Games Like Making*Lovers

Springtime. The season of the cherry blossoms, and a time of new beginnings, new encounters, and new people. For Aoba Kyousuke, this new season marks the start of his second year in high school, and also the year he resolved himself to finally fulfill his long-cherished dream: finding a girlfriend.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.6%, Dating Sim 22.7%, Romance 14.9%, Anime 13.5%, Simulation 12%

Amidst the falling cherry blossoms, Asaki wishes to revitalize his grandmother's beloved cafe. With the appearance of Rira and Richer, two girls who wish to work at the cafe, this is the start of a bittersweet story that will intertwine them all.

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.8%, Anime 26.1%, Dating Sim 19.3%, Casual 8.9%

Spring is here and love awaits, an oasis just over the horizon, a beautiful story waiting to be told. Join Takumi and Alice in a tale of fleeting cherry blossoms and forgotten first love.

Why similar: Visual Novel 46%, Anime 25.1%, Casual 12.2%, Romance 11.9%, Story Rich 4.8%

Making Lovers After Stories contains the official extra stories for Making Lovers. Experience the crazy stories that are happening to your favorite girls!

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.4%, Romance 31.4%, Anime 15.3%, Story Rich 5.9%

Enjoy short after stories for the heroines of the 9-nine- series in 9-nine-:NewEpisode!

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.9%, Dating Sim 29.5%, Casual 13.7%, Anime 13.3%, Romance 11.2%

A Visual novel made from the heart. Experience, and expect the "Mature" in Maturity, A story about Sex, Romance, friendship, healing, and moving on. Made to put a smile on one's face.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.3%, Dating Sim 30.3%, Romance 25.5%, Casual 6.6%, Story Rich 5.4%

A terminal love story

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.7%, Romance 22.3%, Casual 19.5%, Anime 18.9%, Story Rich 5.6%

A girl who cannot fall in love. A boy who has no interest in love. If they were to fall in love with each other, how would the world change? From Palette, developers of "Mashiro Iro Symphony", comes the romantic school comedy, "Saku Saku: Love Blooms with the Cherry Blossoms."

Why similar: Visual Novel 61.3%, Anime 21.3%, Casual 13.4%, Story Rich 3.9%

Kinkoi: Golden Loveriche is a Japanese-style visual novel produced by Saga Planets, a Japanese developer of romance VNs. The game won numerous awards in the year of its release in Japan for its art, music, characters, and story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Dating Sim 26.6%, Romance 15.8%, Casual 9.6%, Anime 9.6%

Momoiro Closet is a visual novel exploring the unlikely romance of an average joe and the student council president. Experience the otaku mecca of Akihabara firsthand as you court your anime-obsessed cosplayer schoolmate, through either a tender love story or a passionate tale of lust.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29%, Dating Sim 24.5%, Anime 17.1%, Romance 16.8%, Casual 8.6%

Show the Spirits the power of love and save the world in this romantic visual novel!

Why similar: Dating Sim 27.4%, Visual Novel 24.9%, Anime 18.6%, Romance 14.1%, Simulation 12.5%

Aoi Ichitaro has had a crush on his cute coworker, Kojika Hiwa, for quite some time. When he's presented with the opportunity to move in with her, all his wildest dreams may finally be coming true...!

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.2%, Dating Sim 22.1%, Romance 21%, Anime 17.1%, Casual 8.3%

A coming-of-age romance simulation that follows the raw, relatable journey of a real loser.

Why similar: Dating Sim 26.4%, Visual Novel 21.1%, Romance 14.8%, Simulation 14.2%, Anime 11.4%

In the midst of their hearts, something is blossoming between two students. Both of whom go about their daily lives at an international school in Tokyo. Just what is flowering? Of course, it's love. Starting your new life after transferring into an international school, you find yourself dismayed when it turns out to be the same as any...

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.6%, Romance 22.7%, Anime 20.1%, Dating Sim 11.6%, Casual 7.9%

Because I Love Her is a choice-driven adult Visual Novel that focuses on character relationships over time. Play out the lives of two main protagonists while learning about other love interests and uncover the mystery that surrounds your new neighbors in this zero grind Visual Novel.

Why similar: Dating Sim 32%, Visual Novel 25.3%, Romance 17.7%, Simulation 13.6%, Casual 11.4%

Based on the weekly Naver Webtoon 'Random Chat,' this new visual novel breathes life into the story by re-forming it into a love simulation game!

Why similar: Dating Sim 34.9%, Visual Novel 25.1%, Casual 15.1%, Anime 13%, Simulation 8.6%

Your girlfriend has lost her memory and now is clueless about who you are. Isn’t it the perfect opportunity to relive all the best memories and create them once again? Explore each other in a mix of a dating sim, a life sim and a visual novel that is SEX Amnesia 🔞!

Why similar: Dating Sim 24.1%, Visual Novel 22%, Romance 15.4%, Simulation 12.6%, Anime 12.5%

"What is love?" We try to answer that with this game. The game encourages people to have a warm, soft, and understanding heart.

Why similar: Dating Sim 32%, Romance 25.2%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Simulation 8.4%, Story Rich 5.4%

Mitsuki, an aimless young man studying to take his university entrance exams, falls for a young single mother who lives in his apartment complex. A relationship develops between these mismatched social outcasts, and then...

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.8%, Dating Sim 23.3%, Romance 21%, Anime 15.2%, Casual 9.5%

Getting a girl-friend before National College Entrance Exam, I know it's crazy, but from today, we will face everything together.

Why similar: Dating Sim 36%, Visual Novel 30.3%, Romance 13%, Simulation 8.6%, Anime 7.7%

The afterstory to Find Love or Die Trying is here! Continue your romance with your chosen partner in the world beyond the killer dating show. Will your love survive, when the world turns against you?

Why similar: Dating Sim 31.5%, Visual Novel 24.4%, Romance 18.5%, Anime 13.2%, Casual 8.8%

A game about starting a relationship while working part-time at a convenience store

Why similar: Dating Sim 38.5%, Visual Novel 24.4%, Anime 12.6%, Simulation 12.2%, Casual 7.5%

A BL dating sim with elements of studio management and interactions with voice actors! Follow Aki, a newbie voice director who has to complete the recordings for several BL dramas, and interact with the charming voice actors. Come give voice to the language of love!

Why similar: Dating Sim 29%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Romance 18.1%, Anime 11.6%, Simulation 10.4%

A time-management romance sim AVG. As a fan, you take in idol Momoka to start living together. Influence the relationship via daily schedules & dialogue choices: work, cheer at concerts, give gifts... Win her heart, make her open up, and unlock intimate scenes.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.8%, Romance 29.1%, Simulation 17.9%, Casual 10.1%, Story Rich 7.1%

A beautiful woman will always catch a boy's eye. Where you look depends on your preferences. This game could be the start for you!

Why similar: Dating Sim 50.2%, Romance 33.9%, Casual 15.9%

This game is to rekindle the exhilarating sensation of youthful passion—to perfectly capture the essence of romantic endeavors, making the experience of falling in love both sweet and meaningful, and to inspire players with the beauty of love within the nightlife entertainment industry.

Why similar: Dating Sim 34.4%, Romance 23.4%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Simulation 9.8%, Casual 6.2%

Become roommates with two gorgeous girls and explore the largest hand-drawn 18+ dating sim ever. Level up your stats, sharpen your game, and roam the city to seduce scores of unique waifus & find your soulmate(s). Play your cards right, and your days will be filled with nothing but love… and sex!

Why similar: Dating Sim 45.6%, Visual Novel 18%, Simulation 11.1%, Casual 10.5%, Romance 6.7%

The classic visual novel from AQUAPLUS that launched one of Japan's most beloved franchises, WHITE ALBUM is a story of love in many forms. Will a couple cling together, or drift apart on the cold wind? The album of their relationship will be as white as snow, and as poignant.

Why similar: Dating Sim 26.3%, Visual Novel 26.1%, Romance 19.6%, Anime 13%, Simulation 9.9%

You have become a manager at a VTuber production by a twist of fate, tasked with the important mission of nurturing three VTubers. In order to help them reach the pinnacle of the VTuber world, you not only need to carefully manage their schedules but also fulfill their various ♂ needs...!?

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.1%, Dating Sim 23.2%, Anime 17.1%, Simulation 16.1%, Casual 8.7%

It's been about one year since a young man came to Yunagicho. And in this town, he's met quite a few people. This is the story of his loving relationships with the wonderful women he has met. Let's do our best today, with both our familiar friends, and our new ones, too! ♪

Why similar: Dating Sim 33.5%, Visual Novel 27.6%, Anime 15.5%, Casual 12.1%, Romance 10.2%

We meet many people in our lives. Relationships with them are different and can be changed.

Why similar: Dating Sim 28.3%, Visual Novel 27.6%, Anime 16.6%, Romance 14.3%, Casual 7.8%

Sugar * Style is a Japanese-style visual novel produced by Smee, a Japanese developer of romance VNs. Be the perfect husband for your future wife and conquer her heart with your husband-powers!

Why similar: Visual Novel 46.3%, Romance 22.9%, Anime 13.9%, Casual 12.1%, Story Rich 4.8%

Date, communicate, enhance feelings and record good memories with girls!

Why similar: Simulation 25.8%, Dating Sim 21.3%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Casual 14.4%, Anime 12.4%

A devoted brother and his fragile sister share a quiet, dreamlike summer. As her gentle companion, speak with her, care for her, and gather the fleeting, precious fragments of a love that blooms softly in the stillness of everyday life.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.9%, Anime 26.1%, Casual 18.4%, Dating Sim 13.6%

When tragedy sparks the advancement of science, a sentient android is created. Now, in this heart-wrenching, romantic, and beautiful visual novel, you will explore whether or not it's possible for man and machine to truly love each other.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30%, Dating Sim 24.9%, Romance 20.5%, Anime 17.9%, Story Rich 6.7%

Time flies and never comes back. But with an incredible 1-million-word script and 100+ original CGs, this game will take you back to when you were young, simple and pure. Go and get the love of your life back, start something new, or end everything in flame, that's for you to decide!

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.9%, Dating Sim 31.5%, Anime 11.5%, Simulation 10.3%, Romance 7%

SEX, LOVE & GIRLS is a seductive adult-only visual novel that delves into the thrilling and erotic world of romantic relationships. With your libido in overdrive, you eagerly accept date offers from a variety of sexy and alluring girls, each with their own unique personalities and desires.

Why similar: Dating Sim 33%, Visual Novel 28.1%, Romance 22.3%, Casual 9.8%, Story Rich 6.8%

Introduction In the mountain town far away the ashihara chou，a BRAND-NEW story about the coexistence of “humans”and “ tayutai“ is about to start. To be with you this is the only oath and my everything

Why similar: Dating Sim 37.3%, Visual Novel 32.2%, Anime 27.5%, Story Rich 2.9%

A simulation of an outcast romance!

Why similar: Dating Sim 28.5%, Visual Novel 23.9%, Simulation 15.2%, Romance 12.2%, Anime 10.8%

A story about a guy who finds love in unexpected circumstances—on a film set!

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.4%, Dating Sim 22.9%, Romance 16.5%, Anime 11.5%, Simulation 11.1%

"Raise" your own perfect boyfriend in this visual novel-stat raiser. Will you fall in love or will you say goodbye?

Why similar: Dating Sim 23.5%, Visual Novel 22.2%, Romance 16%, Simulation 15.8%, Anime 13.4%

Hoshina Shuuji has a secret: He has a mysterious power that allows him to perceive the emotions of others. However, he is soon to find out that he is not the only one who has something he doesn't want others to find out about as Ayachi Nene, a classmate, likewise has a secret.

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.1%, Dating Sim 15.6%, Anime 15%, Romance 11.3%, Casual 6.5%

At long last - we, the student council, have won you your freedom to love! The moment I declare these words, my classmates come surging forward, surrounding me in a circle of cheers that echo across the entire campus.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.8%, Dating Sim 23%, Simulation 19.6%, Casual 11.6%, Anime 11.3%

Pastry Lovers is an adventure simulation game that sets in a fantastic Pastry Kingdom. Sakura, the main character, grows into a pastry master and gains romantic love.

Why similar: Dating Sim 27.4%, Visual Novel 25.7%, Romance 15.1%, Simulation 14.9%, Anime 9.8%

Play as Shido and unravel the secrets of the mysterious spirit Ren in the visual novel follow-up to DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation, based on the acclaimed light novel and anime series.

Why similar: Dating Sim 28.1%, Visual Novel 25.6%, Romance 19.7%, Anime 15%, Simulation 6.9%

With the day filled with abundant temptations, can you resist the seductresses around you and impress your crush, or will you give in to their flirtations? This furry lovers’ dating sim dream is about to begin!

Why similar: Dating Sim 26.3%, Visual Novel 21.5%, Romance 18.7%, Simulation 14.5%, Anime 11.3%

They say it's hard to find a place to call your own, but what if such a place was not uniquely yours? What if both of you were not willing to give it up? Big Dipper is a visual novel which tells a romantic story of the circumstances that brought two lovers together one fateful New Year's Eve.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.1%, Romance 18.2%, Dating Sim 17.2%, Simulation 15%, Anime 14.1%

A love simulation game set in a beautiful beach town. Make various stories with women of different charms.

Why similar: Dating Sim 50.7%, Simulation 18.7%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Anime 9.5%, Story Rich 7.4%

Tyler is a high schooler on a mission. He's going to use every minute of summer vacation to go on as many GPS-assisted scavenger hunts as possible. After running into some old friends during one of these hunts, strange things start happening: The day resets and today plays out exactly like yesterday

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.9%, Simulation 20.3%, Dating Sim 19.3%, Casual 12.3%, Anime 11.5%

This is a small, warm story that happened in the winter. Two people who met by chance, because of each other's existence, and then felt more past that had not been deliberately remembered - After telling the story, I finally ushered in the day when the first snow fell.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30%, Dating Sim 25.2%, Anime 15.7%, Romance 15.7%, Casual 13.4%

A love comedy set in the voice acting industry, from the point of view of voice actresses, managers, and sound engineers... and it's, like, 78% accurate! Play it, and you might find out what this industry is all about!

Why similar: Dating Sim 45%, Visual Novel 39.1%, Anime 9.8%, Story Rich 6.1%

This game is a male-oriented visual novel that features text, illustration, and voice.

Why similar: Dating Sim 23.3%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Simulation 16.8%, Romance 16.1%, Anime 12.9%

As a single man who desperately wants to have a girlfriend, you have been introduced to a lot of girls via matchmaking service. Let's seduce them and advance your relationship...

Why similar: Dating Sim 33.3%, Anime 27.6%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Simulation 11.8%, Casual 6.8%

A silly dating sim where your flavor decides your fate. Customize your profile, flirt with six lovably unique characters, and try to survive your first date!

Why similar: Dating Sim 32.9%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Simulation 13.3%, Romance 12.4%, Casual 11.4%

Tomboys Need Love Too is a visual novel about two childhood friends who are starting to see one another as members of the opposite sex.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41%, Simulation 19.3%, Romance 18.7%, Casual 10.9%, Anime 10%

"When you wish upon a star" is a romantic comedy visual Nobel that develops stories based on the player's choice!

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.8%, Dating Sim 26.4%, Simulation 21.5%, Romance 12.2%, Casual 11%

More than a dating sim—this is your "cyber trial marriage." Each dialogue, choice, and interaction delicately shifts the balance. Will you stand firm or adapt for love? Confront or avoid the challenges? Rewind to before the promise is made, and let life's scales reveal where your heart truly leans.

Why similar: Dating Sim 28.4%, Simulation 25.9%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Casual 15.8%, Romance 9.1%

Spicy Ecchi Content + A Yaoi Fantasy Story + A Dash of Comedy = My Magical Demon Lover, a 'mature players' dating sim that puts the wannabe wizard Tristan with his choice of three hot demons.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.9%, Simulation 23.3%, Dating Sim 19.3%, Romance 11.4%, Anime 7.9%

After moving to a new house, you quickly meet the beautiful young wife next door, Haruka Aoi. Chat with her, befriend her, and make her lonely heart slowly succumb to your charms.

Why similar: Dating Sim 23.9%, Romance 19.5%, Anime 19.1%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Simulation 13.7%