- #1 Memories Off 2nd
97% matchVery Positive92% of 218 reviews2024
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
*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: Dating Sim 19.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.3%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Adventure 11.8%, Emotional 9.7%
- #2 Memories Off
96% matchVery Positive92% of 238 reviews2024
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
*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: Dating Sim 19.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.1%, Visual Novel 15%, Drama 10.2%, Adventure 9.6%
- #3 Memories Off Yubikiri No Kioku
96% matchVery Positive92% of 92 reviews2024
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
*This game is only available in Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. 今年もここ、神奈川県藤川市にある藤林高等学校にも春が訪れた。 教室の窓から差し込む暖かい日差しにまどろみながら「芹澤 直樹」はいつも願う。 ｢ちなつは、なおくんの嫁なのです！」 そんなことを恥ずかしげもなく言える幼なじみの「天川 ちなつ」や学校の仲間たちと、ずっと楽しく過ごせればいいのに──。 しかし、その願いは唐突に打ち砕かれる。 突如として現れた謎の少女「南雲 霞」 そして始まった霞と秘密の同棲生活。
Why similar: Dating Sim 19.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.2%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Adventure 12%, Drama 10.2%
- #4 Omoide Ni Kawaru Kimi Memories Off
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
*This game is only available in Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. なんとなく大学生になった主人公、「加賀正午」。 それなりに一人暮らしの大学生活を楽しんでいる一方で、彼は漠然とした憂鬱さを感じていた。 その原因は数年前、理由も告げず突然消えた恋人、「黒須カナタ」だった。 カナタとの唐突な別れは彼の心に大きな傷をつけていたのだ……。 それから数年後── 偶然にもカフェで再会するカナタと正午。 失ったと思っていたカナタとの再会で彼の心は乱れてしまう。
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.3%, Dating Sim 18.3%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Adventure 12.1%, Drama 8.4%
- #5 Memories Off #5 Togireta Film
94% matchVery Positive88% of 78 reviews2024
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
*This game is only available in Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. 千羽谷大学の２年生「河合春人」は、映画作りという夢を目指して、小さな映画サークルに所属している。 だが春人は、１年前に親友「日名雄介」の死をきっかけに、その夢をあきらめかけていた。 そんな春人の前に突如現れた謎の女「仙堂麻尋」 彼女の登場で、「日名あすか」をはじめとする仲間たちとの間に、微妙な変化が訪れる……。 立ち止まったままの春人の胸にかけがえのない想いが宿るとき、途切れたフィルムは静かに回り出す。
Why similar: Dating Sim 19.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.1%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Adventure 12%, Drama 10.2%
- #6 Memories Off6 T-wave
94% matchVery Positive97% of 156 reviews2024
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
*This game is only available in Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. 神奈川県澄空市────。 秋は深まり、枯葉が道を彩っている。 ｢塚本志雄」は、幼なじみの「遠峯りりす」と歩く通学路でしみじみと思い起こしていた。 後から付いてくる感じだった幼い頃のりりす。 しかし、数年の間を経て再会したりりすは随分と我侭になっていた。 そして、志雄はいつしか下僕のような扱いに……。 その日、同級生の「箱崎智紗」をりりすに紹介される。 地味だった智紗は、大胆にイメージチェンジをしていた。
Why similar: Dating Sim 20.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.1%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Adventure 12%, Drama 10.1%
- #7 Memories Off -Innocent Fille-
93% matchVery Positive90% of 1,082 reviews2020
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 117.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
「メモリーズオフ」シリーズ史上最もライトで最もシリアスな二面性のあるシナリオが、切なくて儚い、ただ一つの想いを選ぶ“二者択一の恋物語”(オルタナティブ・ラヴストーリー)へとプレイヤーを誘います。
Why similar: Adventure 39.1%, Dating Sim 28.6%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Emotional 12.8%
- #8 WHITE ALBUM: Memories like Falling Snow
92% matchVery Positive94% of 854 reviews2023
Dev: AQUAPLUSPub: DMM GAMES
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 36.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 21.4%, Multiple Endings 8.5%, Story Rich 8.4%, Drama 7.3%
- #9 Hatsuyuki Sakura
91% matchVery Positive95% of 878 reviews2024
Dev: SAGA PLANETSPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 13.1 hrsMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
"Hatsuyuki Sakura" is one of the most popular works by SAGA PLANETS, a popular Japanese developer for visual novels. Experience Hatsuyuki Sakura for the first time in 1080p! This version includes the English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese versions.
Why similar: Dating Sim 26.7%, Visual Novel 24.3%, Adventure 14.3%, Drama 10.5%, Emotional 9.8%
- #10 Memories Off Sousou ~Not always true~
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 114 reviews2025
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
かけがえのない想いを見つけた、その先に――
Why similar: Dating Sim 26.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.8%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Adventure 13.2%, Drama 6.7%
- #11 Trinoline All Ages Version
90% matchVery Positive89% of 153 reviews2019
Dev: minoriPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 26.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Dating Sim 18.1%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Drama 13.4%, Emotional 13.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.4%
- #12 ef - the first tale. (All Ages)
89% matchVery Positive96% of 189 reviews2019
Dev: minoriPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 286.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
What starts with a conversation between two long lost friends spills out into a captivating visual novel about four youths struggling to pursue their dreams and find their place in the world as love complicates everything.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.4%, Drama 16%, Emotional 15.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.4%, Dating Sim 9.3%
- #13 Yukiiro Sign
89% matchVery Positive88% of 74 reviews2023
Dev: Wonder FoolPub: Shiravune
Windows
A story of three girls and one season in the snowy town of Minamiouse.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.3%, Emotional 16.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.7%, Drama 10.6%, Dating Sim 8.4%
- #14 Dreamin' Her - 僕は、彼女の夢を見る。-
88% matchVery Positive98% of 232 reviews2022
Dev: LIFE0
Windows
From the creators of Seven Days and LOST:SMILE, LIFE0 presents their third game: 「Dreamin' Her」. In his dreams, the ideal girlfriend appears taking the form of his childhood friend. Is she really just a dream, or is she something more?
Why similar: Dating Sim 22.7%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.8%, Adventure 11.9%, Emotional 9.3%
- #15 Memories Off -Innocent Fille- for Dearest
87% matchVery Positive91% of 303 reviews2020
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 96.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
『メモリーズオフ -Innocent Fille-』のファンディスクは、これまでのシリーズ作品と同様に各エンディングの続きをお届けするオムニバスストーリー。
Why similar: Adventure 32.5%, Dating Sim 29.7%, Visual Novel 23.1%, Emotional 14.6%
- #16 Mystery Lover:Nonexistent Memories
84% matchVery Positive94% of 592 reviews2025
Dev: Never Knows Best
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
《恋爱绮谭 不存在的回忆》是国产悬疑恋爱AVG《恋爱绮谭》系列第三部作品，也是系列的解谜篇。在前作《不存在的夏天》与《不存在的真相》中留下的诸多谜团，将在《恋爱绮谭 不存在的回忆》中解答，系列的故事还在继续。
Why similar: Dating Sim 30.2%, Visual Novel 24.3%, Story Rich 9.8%, Drama 9.8%, Emotional 9.5%
- #17 Clover Day's Plus
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 882 reviews2023
Dev: ALcotPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 68.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Bottled-up emotions... An everlasting oath... Heartfelt desires... An enduring regret... And a childhood promise. Yuuto was abandoned by his parents and raised in an orphanage in Britain before a trading merchant by the name of Takakura Yoshiomi adopted him and brought him to Japan.
Why similar: Dating Sim 24%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Drama 13.4%, Emotional 12.8%, Multiple Endings 9.7%
- #18 KamiYaba: Destiny on a Dicey Deadline
86% matchVery Positive92% of 377 reviews2022
Dev: HULOTTEPub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 59.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
“If you don't tie the knot with the person of your dreams within the next year, you'll be in big trouble.” So forewarns Urara, the self-proclaimed Goddess of Matchmaking... kicking off a rowdy rom-com adventure!
Why similar: Dating Sim 28.2%, Visual Novel 21.5%, Emotional 11.8%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.6%
- #19 Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star- HD
86% matchVery Positive94% of 382 reviews2017
Dev: FavoritePub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A Japanese love adventure game, as you follow the story of Kogasaka You, his hometown and a promise he made.
Why similar: Visual Novel 53.9%, Adventure 21.1%, Story Rich 14.5%, Cute 9.5%, Singleplayer 1%
- #20 Kanon
84% matchVery Positive98% of 399 reviews2024
Dev: VISUAL ARTS/KeyPub: VISUAL ARTS
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A tale of small miracles in a snow-covered town— Kanon, the very first game from visual novel studio Key, is now available on Steam! Now featuring HD visuals and full voice support! (The protagonist is only voiced in certain scenes.)
Why similar: Dating Sim 23.3%, Visual Novel 20%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.7%, Adventure 10.3%, Drama 9%
- #21 突然＊恋人
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 880 reviews2024
Dev: SMEEPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 29.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
《突然＊恋人》 全高清合集版收录了本系列本篇与两部后日谈内容。本系列是由日本知名美少女游戏品牌SMEE为纪念品牌成立十周年所制作的恋爱AVG作品。本作拥有特色的恋爱模拟系统，整体基调也保持了SMEE旗下作品一贯的高甜度。
Why similar: Dating Sim 24.6%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Drama 15.7%, Adventure 13.5%, Multiple Endings 9.2%
- #22 Black Lily's Tale
82% matchVery Positive87% of 478 reviews2023
Dev: 1000-REKA
Windows
Perhaps it was the curse of a black lily that bloomed too early in the winter...Before graduation, a girl falls in love with another girl... But her pure feelings are torn apart by a "loop of tragedy."By [interrupting choices] and [typing in words], you will weave her feelings into the story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.9%, Emotional 15.3%, Story Rich 13%, Adventure 12.6%, Drama 9.4%
- #23 恋爱绮谭 不存在的真相
81% matchVery Positive94% of 2,196 reviews2022
Dev: Never Knows Best
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 45.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
《恋爱绮谭~不存在的真相~》是一款文字冒险游戏。 初到江城的顾唯，意外成为了一起社会新闻的主人公。凶险的都市中，他需要在混乱的舆论和虚假的情报中找到唯一的真相，也需要在两名各有千秋的少女间完成自我的抉择。秋去冬来，覆盖城市的厚厚积雪下，究竟掩藏着什么样的秘密......
Why similar: Dating Sim 29%, Visual Novel 22.1%, Drama 12%, Multiple Endings 9.7%, Emotional 9%
- #24 Cyanotype Daydream -The Girl Who Dreamed the World-
82% matchVery Positive88% of 761 reviews2022
Dev: Laplacian
Windows
Median: 17.0 hrsMean: 54.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Kaito wakes to find himself in a strange room, with no memories, and a taciturn girl named Yonagi by his side. Upon learning of his role, he immerses himself into three wondrous dream worlds with her. When all three stories meet a bitter end, Kaito recovers his memories, and the true story unfolds.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.9%, Emotional 19.2%, Dating Sim 15.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%, Story Rich 12.4%
- #25 9-nine-:NewEpisode
81% matchVery Positive94% of 713 reviews2022
Dev: PALETTEPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 184.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Enjoy short after stories for the heroines of the 9-nine- series in 9-nine-:NewEpisode!
Why similar: Dating Sim 30.4%, Visual Novel 25.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 24.5%, Emotional 8.6%, Cute 4.4%
- #26 书恋与君：美少女教我追系花
80% matchVery Positive87% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: 磷光工作室
Windows
校园恋爱题材的剧情作 Galgame。大二刚开学，魏明诚终于鼓起勇气向系花江雪表白，结果却是被拒绝了。正在他伤心失落之际，在他面前突然出现一位打扮奇特又可爱的女生，自称是仙子，要教魏明诚怎么追女生。这场从心碎开始的旅途，会走向怎样的结局呢？
Why similar: Dating Sim 28.9%, Visual Novel 23.6%, Adventure 8.5%, Drama 8.4%, Multiple Endings 8.1%
- #27 Seifuku Kanojo
79% matchVery Positive80% of 559 reviews2024
Dev: EntergramPub: HIKARI PULSE
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
《制服女友》是日本视觉小说游戏资深大厂ENTERGRAM制作的一款新时代恋爱模拟游戏。在本作中，玩家可以通过社交软件自由地与穿着制服的各位女主角发展关系，增进情谊。 而你，想与谁相伴，让她成为独属于你的「制服女友」呢？
Why similar: Dating Sim 32.8%, Visual Novel 21%, Drama 10.5%, Emotional 10.1%, Adventure 9%
- #28 Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku o Refine
78% matchVery Positive86% of 197 reviews2025
Dev: GIGAPub: HIKARI PULSE
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
《青空下的约定― Refine》国际中文版是由日本美少女游戏老牌厂商 GIGA / Entergram（戏画社） 推出的经典恋爱冒险游戏重制版。原作并曾改编为电视动画。在首届“美少女游戏大赏”荣获年度大奖，并同时获得剧本奖、主题曲奖、纯爱游戏奖及玩家支持奖，堪称当年的现象级作品。
Why similar: Dating Sim 29%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Adventure 16.5%, Drama 10.2%, Emotional 9%
- #29 Tamayura Mirai
78% matchVery Positive94% of 200 reviews2023
Dev: AzuritePub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 43.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
There is a girl, searching for something she lost... Tamayura Mirai is a midsummer fantasy visual novel of humans, spirits, and sorcerers that's won several industry awards in Japan.
Why similar: Dating Sim 22.4%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.1%, Emotional 11.9%, Multiple Endings 8.2%
- #30 Natsu no Iro no Nostalgia
79% matchVery Positive91% of 561 reviews2019
Dev: MOONSTONEPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 85.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
《追忆夏色年华》是由美少女游戏品牌MOONSTONE制作的一款奇幻恋爱题材作品。讲述了主人公与妹妹时隔三年一同返回故乡生活，并与曾经关系密切的三位女孩再度相见，并深入了解她们内心隐藏的爱意与黑暗的故事。本作由山风岚负责原画，吴担当剧本，solfa制作音乐，霜月遥献唱主题曲。
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.4%, Dating Sim 22.8%, Adventure 16.5%, Drama 12.9%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #31 ATRI -My Dear Moments-
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 22,459 reviews2020
Dev: FrontwingPub: ANIPLEX.EXE
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 106.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"As the world sank, I found you." In the near future, a sudden and unexplained sea rise has left much of human civilization underwater. In a little town slowly being enveloped by the ocean, an unforgettable summer is about to begin for a boy and a mysterious robot girl...
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.7%, Dating Sim 22.8%, Story Rich 9.7%, Emotional 9.6%, Multiple Endings 7.4%
- #32 Aonatsu Line
76% matchVery Positive93% of 998 reviews2022
Dev: GIGAPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 32.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
《青夏轨迹》是日本美少女游戏资深大厂GIGA/Entergram出品的一部青春题材的视觉小说。本作由知名插画家U35负责原画与角色设计，人气声优小鸟居夕花、夏和小、和实羽优希为本作女主角献声。本作发售后赢得市场普遍赞誉，并荣获萌系游戏大赏年度剧本金奖等诸多奖项。
Why similar: Dating Sim 33.1%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Adventure 13%, Drama 9.8%, Emotional 7.7%
- #33 Love, Elections, and Chocolate
75% matchVery Positive91% of 499 reviews2025
Dev: spritePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 57.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Love, Elections, and Chocolate is a romantic visual novel developed by the Japanese game studio Sprite. Upon its release in Japan, it garnered numerous awards for its exceptional art, captivating music, and well-crafted characters.
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.3%, Emotional 18.8%, Story Rich 13.6%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Drama 10.2%
- #34 花落冬陽 Snowdreams -lost in winter-
76% matchVery Positive97% of 262 reviews2022
Dev: 觀象草圖 Astrolabe DraftPub: 觀象草圖 Astrolabe Draft
Windows
《花落冬陽》是一款以「夢想」與「思念」為主題的文字冒險遊戲。故事講述主角謝子臣在追尋作家之夢的過程中遭遇的困境，以及與夏芊帆、雪見兩名少女的戀愛故事。豐富的劇情、精緻的插畫、悠揚的音樂、搭配全中文語音，帶你體驗一段動人的台北冬季戀曲。
Why similar: Dating Sim 29.6%, Visual Novel 23.4%, Emotional 14.9%, Multiple Endings 11.2%, Story Rich 10.2%
- #35 Waning Flowers of a World Eternal - The Rainbow Appears After Flowering Rain
74% matchVery Positive98% of 265 reviews2025
Dev: SWEET&TEAPub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Is one life worth the price of another? A bittersweet visual novel about life and death, trust and bonds, and promises made. Brought to you by popular Japanese bishojo game developer SWEET&TEA. Winner of the Moe Game Awards 2016's "New Brand Award"!
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.6%, Emotional 20%, Drama 15.1%, Adventure 10.7%, Story Rich 10.1%
- #36 蔚蓝月下的回忆~SAPPHIRE MOON-FOREVER MEMORIES
77% matchVery Positive82% of 331 reviews2022
Dev: 星愿游戏制作组
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%
The story will be accompanied by three heroines, and everyone will find their own love in this real and imaginary world. Is it the dark-skinned school girl who is available, the cold and mysterious girl, or the afterimage that I have been unable to reach in my memory?
Why similar: Dating Sim 36.2%, Visual Novel 24.5%, Drama 14%, Emotional 13.3%, Story Rich 4.6%
- #37 Da Capo 3 R
77% matchVery Positive97% of 150 reviews2017
Dev: CircusPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 156.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Da Capo 3 R is a visual novel set in a secret magic school hidden beneath the city of London. This slice-of-life story will blossom into a tale of love, romance, and friendship as the students overcome the magic trials that await.
Why similar: Dating Sim 24%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.6%, Emotional 11.5%, Multiple Endings 9.3%
- #38 Amairo Chocolate 2
74% matchVery Positive99% of 336 reviews2023
Dev: Cabbage SoftPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 124.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Yunagicho, a town lined with Western-style homes. The previous autumn was when Yuzuki came to this town and met the animal eared girls and started working with them at Cafe Setaria.
Why similar: Dating Sim 33.3%, Visual Novel 25.4%, Emotional 12.3%, Multiple Endings 11.2%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #39 Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE
73% matchVery Positive88% of 989 reviews2025
Dev: VISUAL ARTS/KeyPub: VISUAL ARTS
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 118.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
No matter how much times passes... I remember that blue, blue summer. Summer Pockets, the midsummer story brought to you by Key, has been powered-up with even more to play, including new heroines and routes, in Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE, now available on Steam!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.9%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Dating Sim 13.8%, Emotional 12.7%, Multiple Endings 9.5%
- #40 OneRoom ―Yui Hanasaka Memorial―
72% matchVery Positive92% of 410 reviews2025
Dev: 株式会社さかさうま工房Pub: Laplacian
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 16%
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: Dating Sim 28.5%, Visual Novel 27.3%, Adventure 18.1%, Cute 9.3%, Emotional 8.7%
- #41 他人世界末 On-looker
73% matchVery Positive93% of 2,953 reviews2020
Dev: 8A studioPub: 昆布科技
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
这是属于不怎么开朗的我们，充满逃避、畏缩、胆怯、不切实际的单恋故事。 属于你的故事结局将会如何，由你的选择而定。
Why similar: Dating Sim 35.3%, Visual Novel 28.7%, Multiple Endings 14.9%, Adventure 8.3%, Drama 4.8%
- #42 HARMONIC REFLECTIONS
73% matchVery Positive91% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Laplacian
Windows
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 27.6%, Emotional 16.6%, Adventure 15.8%, Dating Sim 13%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.9%
- #43 AMANATSU ~Perfect Edition~
72% matchVery Positive95% of 384 reviews2024
Dev: AZARASHI SOFTWAREPub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Japanese coming-of-age VN from hit developer AZARASHI SOFTWARE. After moving to a sleepy seaside town, Haruto befriends three unforgettable heroines, each with unique traits—and a surprise confession. Navigate your own summer of love on this sugar-sweet journey of romance and discovery.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.3%, Dating Sim 26.3%, Emotional 16.8%, Story Rich 11%, Cute 8.3%
- #44 Tsuki ni Yorisou Otome no Sahou 2
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 522 reviews2025
Dev: NavelPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
《近月少女的礼仪2》是由日本美少女游戏资深大厂 Navel 制作的超人气女装系列作品的第三部。国际中文版除收录游戏本篇中的内容外，也将包括Limited Edition追加的『樱小路露娜接后日谈的后日谈《对好答案后是美妙的问候》以及『堂兄妹理论及其中心』两个特别篇内容以及全角色语音内容。
Why similar: Dating Sim 30.6%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Adventure 12.1%, Drama 11.7%, Emotional 10%
- #45 Mashiroiro Symphony HD -Sana Edition-
71% matchVery Positive91% of 394 reviews2024
Dev: PalettePub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A one-route standalone expansion for the fan-favorite visual novel Mashiroiro Symphony. The main character's classmate Sana finally takes the spotlight with a new story and new CGs by artist Tsubasu Izumi!
Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Drama 17.1%, Emotional 13.3%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #46 Putrika 1st.cut:The Reason She Must Perish
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 519 reviews2024
Dev: トトメトリ
Windows
"Even though I knew this love was forbidden..." While the tragedy is being told, the girl's true love is revealed! Enjoy this crazy pure love drama with beautiful visuals and cute characters!
Why similar: Visual Novel 38%, Adventure 17.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.6%, Emotional 9.6%, Cute 9.1%
- #47 Select Oblige
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 742 reviews2024
Dev: MadosoftPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 75.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Select Oblige is the latest title from the popular Japanese visual novel brand Madosoft. It features character design and artwork by renowned illustrator Hiyo Yuzuna, with the story crafted by Shoukei Wakaba. The main heroines are voiced by Hana Akino, Kanau, Ren Sagami, and Yuuka Nanakusa.
Why similar: Dating Sim 31.5%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Adventure 13%, Drama 9.6%, Emotional 8%
- #48 My Camp of Memories: Episode 1
71% matchVery Positive90% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: Daniil Tarasau
Windows · Mac
Visual novel in the genre of romance and adventure. You are eighteen years old, and you have just entered the last stage of education. However, strange fragments of memories, notes and a series of events say that it will not work out to study calmly. The path you take is entirely in your hands.
Why similar: Dating Sim 23.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.1%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Drama 10.1%, Adventure 9.3%
- #49 Memory Girl +
69% matchVery Positive97% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: cream△Pub: Champloo Games
Windows
A tragic love story following Memori and her search for the missing "him."
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25.2%, Visual Novel 24.8%, Emotional 12%, Story Rich 10.3%, Multiple Endings 10%
- #50 YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,464 reviews2020
Dev: NitroplusPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 128.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story is the visual novel medium in its purest form. Will Shinichi choose Miyuki, the beautiful queen bee of the school, or the endearingly awkward misfit Aoi? With art by Tsuji Santa, these beautifully rendered romances will stay with you forever.
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.9%, Dating Sim 17.3%, Adventure 10.9%, Story Rich 10%, Multiple Endings 9.2%
- #51 Kimi no Hitomi ni Hit Me
67% matchVery Positive94% of 478 reviews2024
Dev: GIGAPub: HIKARI PULSE
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
《你的眼眸命中我心头》是由日本美少女游戏资深大厂GIGA/Entergram（戏画社）制作的一款校园恋爱喜剧作品。发售后赢得了市场好评，中文版收录了家用机版本中追加的人气角色桐原步鸟的路线以及大量新CG。种崎敦美、大桥步夕、户田惠等业内当红声优为本作女主角献声。
Why similar: Dating Sim 34.3%, Adventure 17.5%, Drama 12.4%, Emotional 11.5%, Visual Novel 7.8%
- #52 True Love ～Confide to the Maple～
70% matchVery Positive85% of 1,600 reviews2016
Dev: SP-time
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Guo Hengyi and Yao Fengyi are childhood sweetheart. But their relationship goes far gradually after divided into different classes and the great college entrance exam pressure. Tang Haiyin and Yao Fengxi came to his life as well. An unexpected accident had involved them together.
Why similar: Dating Sim 43%, Visual Novel 39.8%, Adventure 12%, Story Rich 5.2%
- #53 Love Begins With Goodbye
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 982 reviews2025
Dev: 大王工作室
Windows
As a male exchange student at Norway's University of Bergen, you live with three girls: Chinese student Luo Xue'er, mysterious landlady Laya, and Inora, a Norwegian learning Chinese. Weave your love story with them over six months, starting from a "goodbye."
Why similar: Dating Sim 23.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.2%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Drama 12.9%, Emotional 11.5%
- #54 Clover Reset
67% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: vividX
Windows
"Hey, do you know the meaning of the four-leaf clover?" Set at "Shonan Saika Academy," a prestigious school in Shonan, Kanagawa Prefecture, this is a youthful story of girls wavering between friendship and love.
Why similar: Dating Sim 27.8%, Visual Novel 25%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.1%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Adventure 10.5%
- #55 Chihiro Himukai Always Walks Away
67% matchVery Positive96% of 319 reviews2021
Dev: SMILEPub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Chihiro Himukai can't hold down a job... A sweet visual novel about two people finding each other after slipping apart.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31%, Emotional 21.1%, Drama 19.7%, Story Rich 11.9%, Hand-drawn 11%
- #56 Katawa Shoujo
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,256 reviews2024
Dev: Four Leaf Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Katawa Shoujo is a romantic visual novel set in the fictional Japanese Yamaku High School for disabled children. Hisao's congenital heart defect forces him to move to a new school. Despite his difficulties, Hisao is able to find friends—and perhaps love, if he plays his cards right.
Why similar: Dating Sim 22.8%, Visual Novel 20%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.5%, Emotional 12.3%, Multiple Endings 9.5%
- #57 日日夜夜
68% matchVery Positive91% of 328 reviews2020
Dev: PEARFLOWERPub: GameCreator
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
本游戏是一款通过点击画面推进游戏进程的AVG，某天傍晚，你走在回去的路上，突然从天而降的银发女性打乱了你平静的生活。心地善良的你决定救下这名无名女性。遥远的记忆开始苏醒，你不得不面临着选择。
Why similar: Dating Sim 32.5%, Visual Novel 24.8%, Multiple Endings 12.2%, Adventure 11.9%, Story Rich 10.3%
- #58 SMOKY WHITE
66% matchVery Positive96% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: たにからきぬまで
Windows
雪の降る冬の屋上で、 不思議な雰囲気の先輩と出会って別れる短編ノベルゲームです。 会話中の選択によって結末が分岐します。
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.5%, Adventure 15.3%, Story Rich 13.3%, Cute 7.6%
- #59 Symphonic Rain
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,136 reviews2017
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 33.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The reborn HD edition, Remastered by Siro! Set in Piova, the city of music and endless rain. Guide Chris Vertin on the path to become a master musician in a harmonious fusion of Visual Novel and Music-based gameplay.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20%, Dating Sim 17.6%, Drama 11.4%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Emotional 10%
- #60 Bokuten - Why I Became an Angel
69% matchVery Positive86% of 149 reviews2019
Dev: OVERDRIVEPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Bokuten is a dramatic, emotional visual novel where you must play cupid and decide if the relationships you witness are worth rekindling, or if letting them fall apart would result in greater happiness. The decisions you make will echo into the course of your own love life.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.2%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Dating Sim 16%, Drama 13.5%, Emotional 12.5%
