- #1 Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds
97% matchVery Positive93% of 2,277 reviews2017
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Romance 12 handsome warriors and the samurai of the Shinsengumi, uncover their dark secrets, and conquer your demons in this historical fantasy visual novel! Your narrative choices unlock multiple branching storylines and 30 different endings!
Why similar: Otome 29.4% ★, Historical 12.4%, Romance 10.2%, Dating Sim 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.7%
- #2 Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,089 reviews2018
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Continue your journey to Edo in Hakuoki™: Edo Blossoms, where you play as the heroine Chizuru Yukimura. Romance the famous warriors of the Shinsengumi as you enter a fantasy drama of battles and self-discovery. Your narrative choices unlock multiple branching storylines and 30 different endings!
Why similar: Otome 40.9% ★, Historical 10.5%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Dating Sim 8.1%, Visual Novel 7.8%
- #3 My Vow to My Liege
96% matchVery Positive92% of 4,093 reviews2020
Dev: YETU GAMEPub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
《My Vow to My Liege》is a visual novel dating game. Players get to play as a girl disguised as the King of Ng, a man. The 4 dateable characters are: the guide, the enemy, the minister and the guard.Will they choose the man over the country? Love over hate? Who will they finally end up with?
Why similar: Otome 45.6% ★, Romance 17.2%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Anime 3.8%
- #4 TAISHO x ALICE episode 1
95% matchVery Positive86% of 1,357 reviews2019
Dev: PrimulaPub: pencil
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
DUALICE(TAISHO x ALICE episodeI) is a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! You will take on the role of the fairytale heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after"!
Why similar: Otome 66.5% ★, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Dating Sim 6.9%, Anime 3.6%
- #5 Amnesia™: Memories
94% matchVery Positive92% of 4,343 reviews2015
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You awaken to find your memories gone. To learn the truth behind your amnesia, you’ll choose from five romantic paths, each its own world. With 20+ endings, can you write the lasting love story you deserve, or will your love and life come to an end?
Why similar: Otome 45.8% ★, Romance 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Dating Sim 10%, Visual Novel 9.3%
- #6 TAISHO x ALICE epilogue
94% matchVery Positive92% of 612 reviews2021
Dev: PrimulaPub: pencil
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
This is the final installment of TAISHO x ALICE, a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! Take on the role of the heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after" once and for all!
Why similar: Otome 48.8% ★, Female Protagonist 13%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Romance 10%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.3%
- #7 Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,130 reviews2017
Dev: Dicesuki
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...
Why similar: Otome 45.2% ★, Romance 13.8%, Female Protagonist 11%, Visual Novel 10%, Dating Sim 5.9%
- #8 Ken ga Kimi
92% matchVery Positive95% of 1,188 reviews2020
Dev: RejetPub: Beijing Happy Entertainment Technology
Windows
Love story with samurais living in Japan This is a splendid Japanese adventure game which its story is happened in "The Land of the Rising Sun" where human, Yōkai and Oni were living together. Will your story end in the tragedy of "Ken(sword)", or the romance of "Kimi(you)"?
Why similar: Otome 64% ★, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Dating Sim 4.7%, Anime 2.7%
- #9 The Ethereal Dream
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 289 reviews2025
Dev: 鸭子与葱制作组Pub: NVLMaker
Windows
乙女向多结局AVG——在蓝色的月夜里,邂逅那些已逝之人的灵魂吧。
Why similar: Otome 52.1% ★, Dating Sim 14.3%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.5%, Anime 6.4%
- #10 東周列萌志 Philosophic Love
91% matchVery Positive90% of 890 reviews2018
Dev: IWPLAY WORLD INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 31.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
在百家爭鳴的時代,尋莫逆於心的知音。穿越到2300多年前的戰國時期,邂逅6位不同學派的帥哥門徒,刻骨銘心的故事就此展開……你願意為他永遠地留在過去嗎?
Why similar: Otome 45.4% ★, Dating Sim 17.6%, Historical 12.9%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Visual Novel 9.5%
- #11 TAISHO x ALICE episode 2
90% matchVery Positive86% of 697 reviews2020
Dev: PrimulaPub: pencil
Windows
DUALICE(TAISHO x ALICE episode II) is a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! You will take on the role of the fairytale heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after"!
Why similar: Otome 54.4% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.4%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Anime 7.2%, Female Protagonist 4.8%
- #12 私のリアルは充実しすぎている フルボイス版
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,321 reviews2022
Dev: TetraScopePub: HotchPotch K.K.
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
顔良し、頭良し、性格良し。 完全無欠のリア充女子が送るドタバタラブコメディ!(たぶん)
Why similar: Otome 38.5% ★, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Romance 11%, Visual Novel 7.2%, Dating Sim 6.7%
- #13 TAISHO x ALICE episode 3
89% matchVery Positive91% of 444 reviews2021
Dev: PrimulaPub: pencil
Windows
DUALICE(TAISHO x ALICE episode III) is a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! You will take on the role of the fairytale heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after"!
Why similar: Otome 49.8% ★, Female Protagonist 15%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.9%, Anime 5.8%
- #14 Destiny's Princess: A War Story, A Love Story
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 315 reviews2016
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
It's a game for girls designed with a dramatic storyline with an emphasis on an intriguing plot. You can fall in love with the well-known heroes of the Warring States Period!
Why similar: Otome 67.9% ★, Visual Novel 11.2%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Anime 6.8%, Adventure 3.9%
- #15 The Radiants
87% matchVery Positive86% of 87 reviews2023
Dev: Rose Arcana Games
Windows · Mac
The Radiants is a magical adventure visual novel with light stat raising & multiple endings. Choose what kind of Oracle you will become and maybe find romance along the way.
Why similar: Otome 32% ★, Dating Sim 11.7%, Romance 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.1%
- #16 Moonless Moon
85% matchVery Positive92% of 314 reviews2024
Dev: Kazuhide OkaPub: KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
Windows · Mac
When night falls, she wanders into another world... Moonless Moon is a text-based adventure game following a girl as she travels through a variety of different worlds.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.4%, Text-Based 17%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Multiple Endings 8.7%
- #17 OZMAFIA!!
86% matchVery Positive82% of 680 reviews2016
Dev: Poni-Pachet SYPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Once upon a time, a girl, her pet dog, and three companions made a journey to meet a great wizard who could grant their wishes. But what if the girl hadn’t believed that “there’s no place like home”? Explore a fairytale world through a dozen routes and 20+ endings!
Why similar: Otome 29.8% ★, Romance 10.7%, Dating Sim 9.7%, Female Protagonist 9%, Visual Novel 6.8%
- #18 The Charming Empire
86% matchMixed55% of 83 reviews2017
Dev: OperaHouse CorporationPub: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
“The Charming Empire” is a dating simulation game set in the Taisho Roman era of Japanese history. Popular voice actors known for their talent in anime and video games bring our five main characters to life. Your ears will thank you to hear their performances across all the main scenarios.
Why similar: Otome 41.6% ★, Dating Sim 25.3%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Romance 8.2%, Visual Novel 7.7%
- #19 Yukar From The Abyss
84% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: LocaGames
Windows
A fantasy otome game based on the myths and legends of Hokkaido, Japan. Meet and fight with unique Gods, overcome fierce trials together, and discover what happens when you pursue forbidden love with the divine..
Why similar: Otome 30.9% ★, Romance 11.1%, Dating Sim 10.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
- #20 Lost in Secular Love
84% matchVery Positive87% of 532 reviews2016
Dev: YETU GAME
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A Otome game about romancing monks?! All the romanceable characters are monks?! Sweet yet seductive! The untainted body and soul that only you can touch… PS: The game is set in an alternate history with an alternate religion.
Why similar: Otome 34.8% ★, Romance 11.8%, Dating Sim 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Historical 8%
- #21 Ken ga Kimi: Momoyo Tsuzuri
83% matchVery Positive88% of 218 reviews2020
Dev: RejetPub: Beijing Happy Entertainment Technology
Windows
KEN ga KIMI is Japanese legend ADV and is highly recommended since released at Japan. KEN ga KIMI Momoyo Tsudzuri is the FD of the original game and it has 100 stories included.
Why similar: Otome 30.5% ★, Dating Sim 12.4%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Historical 10.7%, Visual Novel 8.1%
- #22 Phantom of the Twilight
81% matchVery Positive83% of 84 reviews2024
Dev: Lumiere Entertainment Inc.Pub: Smilegate
Windows
Enjoy a sweet romance with vampires in this otome novel adventure.
Why similar: Otome 54% ★, Visual Novel 12.3%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Anime 6.6%, Simulation 5.3%
- #23 The Three Kingdoms: Rebirth
77% matchVery Positive91% of 2,950 reviews2026
Dev: 玛奇阿朵互娱科技Pub: 凤麟工作室
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
You, an ordinary modern person, cross into the Three Kingdoms. There you meet legendary heroes and beauties. Will you retreat with your love, or rise to conquer the land? Every choice rewrites history—or leads to your doom.
Why similar: Romance 20.1%, Dating Sim 20%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Multiple Endings 12.4%
- #24 Pub Encounter
82% matchVery Positive83% of 310 reviews2016
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
"Pub Encounter" is a romance game where you can fall in love with one of several middle-aged men.
Why similar: Otome 61.7% ★, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Dating Sim 8.8%, Anime 3.7%
- #25 The Cloud Dream of the Nine
81% matchVery Positive85% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: Sesisoft
Windows
The vast love story of one female character with nine male characters Your choice changes his fate and creates a new ending.
Why similar: Otome 31.2% ★, Romance 13.2%, Dating Sim 12.8%, Visual Novel 8.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.4%
- #26 Fujiwara Bittersweet
80% matchVery Positive87% of 417 reviews2021
Dev: MagicBenchVN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Girl protag heartwarming slice of life with bittersweet twists!
Why similar: Otome 39% ★, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Multiple Endings 8.6%, Romance 7.3%
- #27 Of Frost and Flowers
79% matchVery Positive91% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: Elseth GamesPub: Neoclassic Games
Windows · Mac
An otome-fantasy visual novel. Play as Alto, a fearless knight, and enter a world of magic and myths with secrets waiting for you to unveil.
Why similar: Otome 32.5% ★, Romance 11.3%, Dating Sim 10.5%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.7%
- #28 Heileen 1: Sail Away
82% matchMixed55% of 136 reviews2014
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Embark with Heileen in a unforgettable voyage to the New World! Met with old friends, and make new ones. Find romance, avoid dangers and life your life to the fullest!
Why similar: Otome 28.4% ★, Romance 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Historical 9.3%, Visual Novel 8.7%
- #29 Ten Trials of Babel: The Doppelganger Maze
76% matchVery Positive93% of 4,390 reviews2022
Dev: 红渊Pub: NVLMaker
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Otome × Death Game × Mild Horror Multiple Endings Puzzle RPG
Why similar: Otome 40.8% ★, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14%, Multiple Endings 11.9%, Dating Sim 3.7%
- #30 月华辉映之刻
73% matchVery Positive90% of 4,546 reviews2025
Dev: 侠客狗工作室
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
——这是由阴阳两面的夹缝中,诞生的深刻羁绊。世人只言开封繁华,歌舞升平,却难以看到那,被隐藏起来的黑暗背面。粉饰的美好,残酷的真相。生者的思念,亡者的祝福。所以,你要止步当前,还是深究一切?
Why similar: Otome 37.7% ★, Dating Sim 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Romance 9.4%, Visual Novel 8.1%
- #31 Rose of Winter
78% matchVery Positive91% of 222 reviews2016
Dev: Pillow Fight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rose of Winter is a charming visual novel with adventure, romance, and heartbreak. Choose one of four princes to take on your adventure, and make decisions to unlock multiple endings.
Why similar: Otome 53.6% ★, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Romance 11.7%, Cute 3.3%
- #32 her tears were my light
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 835 reviews2022
Dev: NomnomNami
Windows · Mac · Linux
a love story between time and space
Why similar: Romance 24.5%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Multiple Endings 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9%
- #33 Band Camp Boyfriend
76% matchVery Positive97% of 123 reviews2023
Dev: Lovebird Game Studios
Windows
Will you lead your marching band to victory as drum major? Explore band camp and attend rehearsal alongside an unforgettable cast of characters, where every choice matters. Find love or face tragedy in 7 routes with 35+ different endings in this colorful, musically-rich otome visual novel.
Why similar: Otome 32.7% ★, Dating Sim 11.9%, Romance 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Multiple Endings 7.4%
- #34 甜点恋人 / Pastry Lovers
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 312 reviews2017
Dev: 橙光游戏
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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: Otome 46.3% ★, Dating Sim 14.6%, Romance 11.6%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
- #35 Snowkissed Romance
75% matchVery Positive99% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: LovelyInc LLC
Windows · Mac
It's 1994 in the mountains of Northern Japan - Are you ready to fall in love? Snowkissed Romance weaves addictive stat-building, day planning, and mini-games with captivating storytelling and plenty of ’90s shoujo charm.
Why similar: Otome 35.5% ★, Dating Sim 13.5%, Romance 13%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.7%, Multiple Endings 7%
- #36 C14 Dating
78% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2016
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
C-14 Dating is an otome dating sim that combines archaeology, friendships and love.
Why similar: Otome 36.8% ★, Dating Sim 12.7%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.3%, Romance 8.7%
- #37 The Men of Yoshiwara: Kikuya
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 485 reviews2015
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
"The Men of Yoshiwara" is a popular romance game for women. At the end, to whom is it that you will be talking of love? Vocal opening song/English text
Why similar: Otome 60.8% ★, Visual Novel 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Romance 8.7%, Dating Sim 5.7%
- #38 我的恋爱逃生攻略 Love to Live
72% matchVery Positive86% of 917 reviews2025
Dev: 番茄炖肉制作组Pub: Comma 49
Windows · Mac · Linux
Trapped in a game of dreams, where the price of failing to escape is eternal slumber. Across shifting worlds, you meet 'him.' Is he merely a kindred spirit born of crisis, or a forgotten soul from your distant memories? A heart-pounding romance adventure across the dreamscape—begins now!
Why similar: Otome 25.5% ★, Dating Sim 17.3%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Romance 14%, Visual Novel 9.7%
- #39 Mr. Rightaway
72% matchVery Positive98% of 474 reviews2024
Dev: 开水工作室Pub: NVLMaker
Windows
古风多结局乙女向文字冒险游戏,完全免费
Why similar: Otome 51.2% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.2%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Visual Novel 8.6%, Multiple Endings 6.2%
- #40 Yoshiwara Higanbana
73% matchVery Positive91% of 474 reviews2021
Dev: MariaCrownPub: Beijing Happy Entertainment Technology
Windows
--Whether I end up after falling in love, in your arms or in a scarlet prison? It's up to you to make my vow of higanbana fall or wither-- Even if it's only for one night, I want to be held by you...
Why similar: Otome 42.3% ★, Dating Sim 14.8%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Visual Novel 7.4%, Romance 6.1%
- #41 Maid Cafe on Electric Street
71% matchVery Positive85% of 715 reviews2024
Dev: Adventurer's TavernPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Maid Cafe on Electric Street is a leisurely maid cafe adventure set in the otaku haven of Nipponbashi, Osaka.
Why similar: Romance 18.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.3%, Dating Sim 17.1%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Multiple Endings 10.3%
- #42 Blood Code
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,024 reviews2015
Dev: ZiX Solutions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 25.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A story about an ordinary human girl and her romantic encounters with knights and princes. These characters may be gentle, passionate, considerate, or inhospitable. There are many character styles to suit a variety of individual player tastes.
Why similar: Otome 35.3% ★, Romance 14.4%, Dating Sim 13.6%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Visual Novel 9.4%
- #43 Sona-Nyl of the Violet Shadows Refrain
71% matchVery Positive100% of 64 reviews2023
Dev: Liar-softPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore the meaning of memories in this mysterious fairytale where fantasy and reality intertwine. The story unfolds from the perspectives of two women: one who travels in the ruins of Engine City New York, and one who finds herself in an underground world with an eldritch, violet sky.
Why similar: Romance 17.7%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.7%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Multiple Endings 10%
- #44 The Dawning Letters -Sunrise-
69% matchVery Positive95% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: 戏幻言制作组
Windows · Mac
In 1927, Lu Yanhe, a daughter of a royal family of the Qing dynasty decided, to run away from home. Under the changing times and the subtle influence of new thoughts, she began to seek possibilities beyond her destiny......
Why similar: Otome 34.3% ★, Historical 16.9%, Dating Sim 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Romance 10.3%
- #45 さくら、もゆ。-as the Night's, Reincarnation-
68% matchVery Positive94% of 211 reviews2026
Dev: FavoritePub: Syawase Works China
Windows
――これは“魔法少女”のための物語だ。
Why similar: Dating Sim 23.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.2%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Romance 16.2%, Anime 8.6%
- #46 Arcade Spirits
71% matchVery Positive91% of 630 reviews2019
Dev: Fiction Factory GamesPub: PQube
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Arcade Spirits is a romantic visual novel that follows an alternative timeline where the 1983 video game crash never occurred. It's 20XX and you've just started a new job at the Funplex game arcade. Who will you meet along the way? Will you find the romance you're seeking?
Why similar: Otome 26.6% ★, Dating Sim 14.3%, Romance 14%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%, Visual Novel 9%
- #47 Dangerous Fellows: Otome Game
74% matchMixed44% of 144 reviews2023
Dev: Storytaco
Windows
Otome dating sim - make your choices and survive this thriller romance game!
Why similar: Otome 35.5% ★, Dating Sim 12.9%, Romance 12%, Visual Novel 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
- #48 Backstage Pass
73% matchVery Positive86% of 279 reviews2016
Dev: sakevisual
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 98%
A visual novel/sim game about life, love, and working in the entertainment industry. Play as makeup artist Sian Goodin as she navigates the world of showbiz. Make friends, forge business relationships, and maybe even find romance!
Why similar: Otome 45.9% ★, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Dating Sim 12.1%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Romance 8.1%
- #49 Vibrant Frame
69% matchVery Positive94% of 65 reviews2024
Dev: Lumiere Entertainment Inc.Pub: Smilegate
Windows
An otome novel adventure that captures a slice of life and sweet romance of youths striving for their dreams without despairing over reality.
Why similar: Otome 40.7% ★, Dating Sim 15.7%, Romance 12.8%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Visual Novel 10%
- #50 BUSTAFELLOWS
70% matchVery Positive86% of 1,031 reviews2021
Dev: NIPPON CULTURAL BROADCASTING EXTEND INC.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A new visual novel from the legendary eXtend! Mixing dangerous romance with murder mystery, BUSTAFELLOWS is a steamy noir mystery that will make you shiver but ask for more!
Why similar: Otome 33.7% ★, Romance 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Dating Sim 9.3%, Visual Novel 7.4%
- #51 Love Spell: Written In The Stars - a magical romantic-comedy otome
70% matchVery Positive93% of 229 reviews2020
Dev: Great Gretuski Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
After saving the life of a mysterious old woman, a young girl is gifted a magical spell book with the power to make anyone whose name she writes inside of it fall madly in love with her until the next full moon. "Love Spell" is a romantic-comedy otome game full of magic, laughs & cute penguins!
Why similar: Otome 37.7% ★, Romance 12.7%, Dating Sim 11.4%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Visual Novel 7.8%
- #52 Lair Land Story
70% matchVery Positive86% of 232 reviews2020
Dev: CIRCLE Ent.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Decide a mysterious girl's fate in this stunning visual novel raising sim!
Why similar: Romance 17.7%, Dating Sim 14.2%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Multiple Endings 11.7%
- #53 Butterfly's Poison; Blood Chains
68% matchVery Positive94% of 105 reviews2023
Dev: PROTOTYPE
Windows
Tokyo, 1918. World War I is coming to an end. Yuriko Nomiya, aristocratic by birth, is suddenly struck by a series of misfortunes. Is this fate brought about by the changing times, or is someone plotting against her? The dark, bittersweet tale of Yuriko and five young men is about to unfold...
Why similar: Otome 44.5% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Drama 7.4%
- #54 Wishful Journey:Love Across Time
67% matchVery Positive89% of 487 reviews2024
Dev: Hillhouse Holdings Limited
Windows
Xu yuan, who was a loser in real life traveled to an ancient palace. By transforming into the male protagonist, players will be in love with many beauties with different personalities, such as the unruly princess, the cold female assassin, embark on a love adventure that spans time and space.
Why similar: Dating Sim 26%, Multiple Endings 16.7%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Historical 16.2%, Romance 8.2%
- #55 Trilogy of the Moon
67% matchVery Positive86% of 220 reviews2025
Dev: SKYPLUS
Windows
Immerse yourself in a romantic fantasy where past meets present! Experience a unique interactive game featuring Korea's stunning photoshoot models in this cinematic adventure.
Why similar: Dating Sim 33.8%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Romance 21.7%, Simulation 10.7%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
- #56 NICE TO MEET YOU, AGAIN
64% matchVery Positive97% of 316 reviews2026
Dev: Purple SoftwarePub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 26.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
NICE TO MEET YOU, AGAIN is a dramatic story by veteran visual novel developer, Purple software. How would you rewrite your life if given the chance to travel 13 years in to the past?
Why similar: Dating Sim 31%, Visual Novel 19%, Romance 17%, Anime 13%, Multiple Endings 8.6%
- #57 Flowering Across 樱下花期
69% matchVery Positive94% of 68 reviews2021
Dev: 凝冰剑斩
Windows
In the season when the cherry is at full blossom, an ordinary high school girl met a sakura youkai and the story unfolded. This game is a visual novel with multiple storylines and your choices will lead to different endings
Why similar: Romance 23.9%, Female Protagonist 23.7%, Visual Novel 19%, Multiple Endings 14.6%, 2D 5.1%
- #58 Yumeutsutsu Re:Master
68% matchVery Positive89% of 359 reviews2019
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Yumeutsutsu Re:Master is a girls-love adventure game set in a small game studio.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Dating Sim 14.5%, Romance 14.2%, Anime 10.6%
- #59 透明的她与真实的我
64% matchVery Positive90% of 192 reviews2025
Dev: 可味玩KawayiPlay
Windows
This game is a bishoujo game developed and published by Kawayi Play.
Why similar: Multiple Endings 25.2%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Romance 14.6%, Anime 13.5%, Choices Matter 7.9%
- #60 Ambition: A Minuet in Power
66% matchVery Positive86% of 428 reviews2021
Dev: Joy Manufacturing Co.Pub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
18th century Paris - a city of love, lies and revolution. You are a woman of fashion trying to survive the political turmoil. Date a cast of unforgettable characters. Amass the wealth and respect you deserve. Engage in gossip that can alter the course of history, or lead you to the guillotine.
Why similar: Otome 23.4% ★, Dating Sim 12.7%, Historical 12.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.5%, Romance 10.5%