Games Like Memoir

A song from years ago triggers a flood of memories for champion swimmer Miriam. Embark on an evocative journey through her turbulent childhood and the complicated relationship she shared with her devoted mother.

Why similar: Casual 49%, 2D 32%, Indie 9.6%, Singleplayer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a similar focus on memory, emotional narrative, and a distinct 2D aesthetic.

Florence Yeoh feels a little... stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world and herself.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.6%, Casual 24.5%, Indie 13.5%, 2D 8.2%, Dating Sim 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive story that beautifully captures the highs and lows of a first relationship through simple, evocative gameplay.

A visual novel about a memory that a boy named Mark tries very hard to forget, and a girl named Myra who unearths it.

Why similar: Visual Novel 66%, Dating Sim 18.9%, 2D 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the nostalgic and bittersweet tone of young love through a classic visual novel format.

Having moved away from her friends and family to attend community college, Allison Merlo is a fresh student struggling with the day to day challenges of life.

Why similar: Drama 37%, Visual Novel 30.5%, Casual 9.1%, Dating Sim 8.1%, 2D 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A highly-rated visual novel that excels at delivering a grounded, romantic, and emotional experience.

An emotional and immersive game about a man named Will and the people close to him. Experience his life through a story about love, memories and hope.

Why similar: Visual Novel 61.8%, Casual 19.8%, Indie 10.2%, Singleplayer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply moving narrative experience that explores the impact of a life lived and the memories left behind.

When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.

Why similar: Puzzle 38.4%, 2D 26.7%, Casual 22.8%, Singleplayer 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A wordless, puzzle-focused narrative game that explores themes of love and loss with a beautiful art style.

A woman alone in a house. A mystery and a love story. Explore the present to uncover the past, in a short story of love and loss and a life well-lived. A narrative exploration game that examines a world where memories are constantly fading and jumbled.

Why similar: Casual 38.8%, Indie 37%, Singleplayer 24.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, intimate walking simulator that deals with memory and identity in a poignant way.

A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.

Why similar: Indie 45.8%, 2D 22.9%, Singleplayer 20.7%, Casual 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: An iconic narrative-driven experience that focuses on the power of memories and emotional storytelling.

A narrative puzzle game with themes of love, fate and time. Follow the life stories of the two main characters and influence their destinies through interactions and choices. The game combines hand-drawn style and an immersive interactive experience to explore a profound journey of love and choice.

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.2%, Puzzle 22.3%, Casual 9.3%, 2D 9%, Indie 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, hand-drawn visual novel that incorporates puzzle elements and a focus on emotional growth.

A date on the beach, small talk, a little bit of nostalgia and an important decision. All of that taking place to the accompaniment of the summer breeze.

Why similar: Visual Novel 55.6%, 2D 16%, Dating Sim 13%, Indie 9%, Singleplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, character-focused visual novel that explores the complexities of romance and drama.

A terminal love story

Why similar: Visual Novel 60.7%, Casual 28.8%, Singleplayer 5.4%, Indie 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, casual visual novel that focuses on a fleeting but meaningful romantic encounter.

Emily is Away is an interactive story. Create a screenname and choose your path through the branching narrative.

Why similar: Visual Novel 43.1%, Casual 15.2%, Singleplayer 12.3%, Indie 12.1%, Dating Sim 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game uses a nostalgic interface to simulate the feeling of early digital romance and the passage of time.

Unforgettable You is a contemplating platformer game about love.

Why similar: Drama 80.5%, 2D 9.5%, Singleplayer 5.3%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy experience that centers on the themes of memory and long-lasting emotional bonds.

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 46.7%, Dating Sim 16.6%, 2D 14.5%, Casual 13.4%, Singleplayer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming dating simulation that balances casual gameplay with a heartfelt, character-driven story.

Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.

Why similar: Visual Novel 69.8%, Casual 15.5%, Singleplayer 7.5%, Indie 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing visual novel that focuses on listening to the intimate stories of others while serving warm drinks.

Every life has a story. Every story has regret. But what if you could change the past? LOVE is a puzzle game about finding the things we’ve lost in ourselves and the people who help us find them.

Why similar: Puzzle 45.4%, Indie 42.4%, Singleplayer 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines puzzle-solving with a series of emotional, bite-sized narratives.

*This game is only available in Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. 「メモリーズオフ」シリーズ1作目 1999年に登場した恋愛アドベンチャーゲーム「メモリーズオフ」をフルＨＤ移植。

Why similar: Drama 48.2%, Visual Novel 33.7%, Dating Sim 10.2%, 2D 5.6%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic series entry that excels in delivering dramatic, character-focused romantic storytelling.

This is a AVG with love as the theme. No matter how old you grow, every summer when cicadas sing, you can still remenber of your childhood dreams, childhood friends with whom you share memories, and those pure and shining love like crystal.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.4%, Drama 30.1%, Dating Sim 13.2%, 2D 8.6%, Casual 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive fiction title that captures the feeling of a summer romance through a visual novel lens.

The first love simulator, the real immersive real-life love game, the video novel type, the only pure love experience, takes you into the pure and beautiful love world that seems like dreams, and feels the emotion that has been buried in your heart for a long time.

Why similar: Visual Novel 57.9%, Dating Sim 19.1%, Casual 14.7%, 2D 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, emotional visual novel that focuses on the drama and intimacy of personal relationships.

A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats.

Why similar: Puzzle 55.7%, 2D 31.1%, Singleplayer 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A stunning 2D narrative game that blends supernatural elements with a deeply personal story about love and memory.

From the creators of Angel Beats! and CLANNAD, Key, comes their latest emotional, award-winning journey. Follow protagonist Takahara Hairi as he travels to the secluded island Torishirojima, where he rediscovers what it means to enjoy summer vacation.

Why similar: Visual Novel 70.4%, Casual 20.4%, Dating Sim 8.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, emotional visual novel set in a nostalgic summer environment that emphasizes character growth.

This is a visual novel about 60 minutes in length, telling a story of memories."Once'" is a story which will recall the experience of many individuals. Regardless of if you're in your springtime of life having full of dreams for the future, or if you're a matured adult who has already stepped into the society and owns a family,...

Why similar: Indie 100%

Why You'll Like It: A short, indie visual novel that focuses on the quiet, reflective moments of a relationship.

An animated visual novel of a lovely and bittersweet tale of youth, you play as Aoi Minase in this romantic-comedy as he meets various young girls in his hometown and works together with them to revive their school’s glider-flying “Soaring Club” in order to realize their shared dream of flight.

Why similar: Visual Novel 60.6%, Dating Sim 18.7%, Casual 16.1%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential visual novel that captures the spirit of youth and romantic aspiration.

Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!

Why similar: Visual Novel 77.5%, 2D 7%, Dating Sim 6.5%, Singleplayer 4.9%, Casual 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A popular visual novel that captures the feeling of a transformative, nostalgic summer romance.

memories is a sapphic visual novel dress-up game where clothes are linked to painful memories of a failed relationship.

Why similar: Visual Novel 69.1%, Casual 15.3%, Indie 9.7%, Singleplayer 5.8%

My dream is a Lost Memory is a short interactive story about having Déjà vu, realizing that this Déjà vu came to you because of a dream, and then wondering if that dream is actually a memory. It's a story about work, limitations and self-respect.

Why similar: Visual Novel 57.1%, Casual 18.1%, 2D 18.1%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, 2D visual novel that explores themes of memory and dreams through a gentle narrative.

One day, Ciarán starts receiving enigmatic emails from a mysterious sender, turning his everyday life into a mess of a romantic comedy with psychological themes mixed in. What lies beyond the mystery he's been presented with? In the words of Harry H.: "If you want to know the truth, go find it".

Why similar: Visual Novel 80.1%, Casual 15.2%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional visual novel that focuses on the complexities of relationships and hidden truths.

A short romantic novel about modern relationships. We took some situations from life and tried to answer the question "why do people love each other?".

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.9%, Dating Sim 16.1%, Casual 13.8%, 2D 12.5%, Indie 8%

첫눈이 내리던 날, 나는 그녀에게 첫눈에 반해 첫사랑에 빠졌다. 첫눈이 내리는 나날들, 나와 그녀는 점점 가까워지는데... 스무 살 주인공의 첫사랑에 관한 풀보이스 비주얼노벨.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37%, Drama 31.2%, Dating Sim 11.2%, 2D 10.3%, Casual 5.8%

Set out on a cross-country journey to win back the love of your life and endure the hardship of making story-defining choices that affect your life and the lives of those around you.

Why similar: Indie 41.7%, Casual 23.2%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Singleplayer 10.7%, 2D 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy game that forces players to reflect on their past choices and the nature of love and regret.

Remember Me is a galgame with a male first-person perspective. Players will play a high school student Lin Yining, and three girls launched their own story. It's up to you to choose between the hidden past and the future to reveal.

Why similar: Drama 36.4%, Visual Novel 35.5%, Casual 16.4%, Dating Sim 10%, Singleplayer 1.7%

《停留此刻》是一款单线路的短篇视觉小说，讲述了白小夕与律晓文的师生之间，因为一本诗集所引发的互相改变与和解的故事

Why similar: Drama 44.3%, Visual Novel 35.2%, Casual 14%, Indie 3.5%, Singleplayer 3.1%

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 68.4%, Dating Sim 18.1%, Casual 11.4%, Indie 2.2%

*This game is only available in Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. 主人公「伊波健」は、私立の高校に通う高校３年生。 ずっと変わらないと、信じていた。 半年前から交際している同級生の「白河ほたる」との幸せな状況も、２人の関係も。 しかし、ある出来事を境に変化が訪れる。 些細な誤解。すれ違う心……。 小さな変化は、やがて取り返しのつかないところまで膨らんで……。 そんな最中、２人の間にある数え切れぬほどの想い出を振り切ってでも、一緒にいたいと思える女性が現れたとしたら……。

Why similar: Drama 42.7%, Visual Novel 39%, Dating Sim 11.4%, 2D 4.9%, Singleplayer 2%

A tragic love story following Memori and her search for the missing "him."

Why similar: Visual Novel 74%, 2D 22.5%, Singleplayer 3.5%

かけがえのない想いを見つけた、その先に――

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.4%, Drama 34.4%, Dating Sim 14.7%, 2D 9.6%, Singleplayer 1.9%

A short tale, a long journey. With a beautiful watercolor touch, it depicts the life of a woman. In her ordinary and modest life...experience her joys, her sorrows, her growth. Witness the story she spins in a life woven by those around her.

Why similar: Drama 41.1%, Visual Novel 36.1%, Casual 11.5%, 2D 10%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Casual memory puzzle.

Why similar: Casual 43.1%, Indie 33.2%, Puzzle 23.7%

A word adventure game based on a long-distance relationship. On high school and college campuses, pick up memories that belong only to that time. Ideal and reality, if we can chose it again, can we not have regrets?

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.8%, Dating Sim 25.2%, Indie 16.9%, Casual 9.9%, Singleplayer 6.2%

A simulation of an outcast romance!

Why similar: Visual Novel 51%, Dating Sim 17.1%, Casual 16.3%, 2D 15.6%

懵懂青涩，小心翼翼的情窦初开总是不经意间萌发在我们的中学生涯中。茫茫人海里，两个人相遇的概率不过万分之一。如果能回到与她的初遇时，你会无论挫折与阻碍，都坚定不移地选择她吗？

Why similar: Drama 40.1%, Visual Novel 36.3%, Dating Sim 12.7%, 2D 8%, Singleplayer 2.9%

VTuber Connect is a love letter to VTubers as a medium. One that hides nothing, but embraces everything. Whether you’re a VTuber or a viewer, we all form connections in our own way. How will you connect?

Why similar: Drama 42.4%, Visual Novel 34.5%, Casual 9.4%, 2D 6.1%, Indie 5.1%

DUET illustrates the Hifuu Club's first encounter. It is a wordless, narrative-driven experience about connection and small moments in life. Step into the subtle yet fateful daily interactions that intertwine Renko and Merry's lives.

Why similar: Visual Novel 46.3%, Casual 29.2%, 2D 16.6%, Singleplayer 4.9%, Indie 3.1%

Memories...One of the most important things in our lives. But what happens if you forget who you are? If you don't remember anything? Then you can only hope that the people that do know who you are help you out...This is your journey...On your way to finding new memories...

Why similar: Visual Novel 61.6%, Dating Sim 13.7%, Casual 13.5%, Singleplayer 6.9%, Indie 4.3%

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: Drama 48.5%, Visual Novel 29%, 2D 6.6%, Casual 5.2%, Dating Sim 4.9%

This work adopts the story mode of double female owners. The two female owners have their own corresponding endings. The player can decide the route of the endings from the first person perspective through options.

Why similar: Visual Novel 57.6%, Dating Sim 18.2%, 2D 15.5%, Casual 8.7%

Little game of living with cute sheep "MeiMei"

Why similar: Casual 40.3%, 2D 23.4%, Dating Sim 21.3%, Singleplayer 7.5%, Indie 7.5%

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.9%, Dating Sim 18.3%, Puzzle 12%, Casual 10.3%, 2D 9.4%

*This game is only available in Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. 浜咲学園に通う高校3年生「鷺沢一蹴」 彼には同学年の彼女、「陵いのり」がいた。 何もかも順調だった。 しかし、それは唐突に訪れる……。 卒業も間近に控えた雨の日のバレンタインデー……。 いのりからデートに誘われた一蹴は、いのりから告白された想い出の場所に連れて行く。 そこで渡されるチョコレートと一緒に渡されたのは…… いのりからの一方的な別れ話。 果たして別れの訳は……一蹴といのりの関係は……！？

Why similar: Drama 43.7%, Visual Novel 38.1%, Dating Sim 11.1%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 2%

Elizabeth is a decryption leisure game.The protagonist is a young man who has just stepped into the society, shuttling through the picture frame in search of freedom and love.The game screen is fresh and lovely, each level has rich puzzles waiting for players to solve.

Why similar: Drama 36.2%, Indie 32.9%, Puzzle 14.1%, Casual 7.2%, 2D 6.6%

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

Why similar: Drama 38.5%, Visual Novel 29.2%, Casual 9.1%, Dating Sim 8.6%, 2D 7.5%

Fairy tale wish of a loveless girl

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.2%, Drama 29%, Casual 14.7%, Dating Sim 9.6%, 2D 8%

Campus love is not so much interest entanglement, only pure I love you and you love me. Love in School tells a short love story, simple and fresh.

Why similar: Indie 100%

A boy who can no longer hear the piano, living in the shadow of his gifted younger brother; a karate girl who is more than a friend but not yet a lover; and a girl with future memories. As past and future entwine, where will this triangle lead in this fleeting, bittersweet summer love story?

Why similar: Visual Novel 60.7%, Casual 19.2%, 2D 11.3%, Dating Sim 6.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Do you remember that high school crush you never confessed your love to? Do you ever wonder what could have been if things had gone different back then? This short Visual Novel/Dating Sim explores those questions that we constantly ask ourselves.

Why similar: Visual Novel 64.1%, Casual 20.1%, Indie 15.8%

Memory note is a slice-of-life visual novel with meaningful player choices, several endings to explore, and a story that will touch your heart.

Why similar: Visual Novel 53.8%, Casual 29.5%, Indie 16.7%

This is a puzzle game that combines text and images. Players use visual illusions to piece together fragments of memories from Alzheimer's patients, in order to reconstruct the truth of the story and witness the passage of time for three generations.

Why similar: Puzzle 49.8%, Casual 27.6%, 2D 22.6%

That pure love, that lovey-dovey moment again――A new, immersive animated novel game where you can experience the story of Yui Hanasaka, the main heroine of the popular short anime series OneRoom, from the protagonist’s point of view.Revisit her special moments in this innovative experience!

Why similar: Visual Novel 55.2%, Casual 19.2%, Dating Sim 13.3%, 2D 9.4%, Singleplayer 2.8%

A short visual novel where a private investigator gets reeled into a murky mystery, entangled in lies, secrets, and a family curse.

Why similar: Drama 39.5%, Visual Novel 35.9%, 2D 9.2%, Casual 6.8%, Indie 5.8%