
Messy Hearts is a pixel-art visual novel about a complicated coworker friendship. Through journal-style narration, Florence unpacks romance, trauma, and some messy boundaries in a deeply personal story of mental health and heartbreak.
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Messy Hearts is a pixel-art visual novel about a complicated coworker friendship. Through journal-style narration, Florence unpacks romance, trauma, and some messy boundaries in a deeply personal story of mental health and heartbreak.

Fishbowl Kid
Fishbowl Kid is an uplifting interactive story about coping with depression.

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A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.
Fishbowl Kid is an uplifting interactive story about coping with depression.
Why similar: Comic Book 27.2%, Interactive Fiction 26.2%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Casual 8.7%, Emotional 7.8%
A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19%, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Emotional 15.3%, Psychological 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Through a narrative based on Red Ribbon’s new album “Planet X”, experience a broken-heart girl’s journey through thoughts, daydreams and music.
Why similar: Comic Book 19.5%, Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Emotional 8.8%, Dialogue Heavy 6.8%
"The hardest part is not to speak up. It’s being heard." Part video game, part graphic novel, Wednesdays seeks to raise awareness about child sexual abuse through a surprisingly hope-filled story.
Why similar: Comic Book 25%, Interactive Fiction 19.8%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Psychological 12.2%, Emotional 11.4%
The story of this visual novel begins with a winter night crime. Detective Yu-chi Fang discovered that the anomaly at the crime scene was related to his own hidden secret. What is abnormal and what is normal? In the end, Yu-chi Fang must face his true feelings and make a choice.
Why similar: Comic Book 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, LGBTQ+ 14.9%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Emotional 10.9%
Visual novel in the form of interactive comic book about love, life and fighting to be heard.
Why similar: Comic Book 27.3%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Emotional 11.1%, Psychological 10.8%
A digital comic about the story of Emeline. She tries to live her dream of being a superheroine after her friends decided to change their career paths. A gentle and moving story, drawn by hand.
Why similar: Comic Book 27.5%, Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Visual Novel 16%, Emotional 10.7%, Psychological 10.3%
Growing older has nothing to do with feeling grown up. Face the challenges of adulthood with Liv, Albert and Finja in this interactive visual novel by exploring their everyday lives through point-and-click interactions as well as mini games and figure out the secrets of how to be an adult!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.9%, Comic Book 18.3%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Emotional 9.9%, Casual 8.2%
A GxG coming-of-age visual novel. Nina sucks at choosing. But when a mysterious incident happens at the arts academy, will she muster the courage to choose–or will she let someone else decide on her behalf?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.9%, LGBTQ+ 18.4%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Emotional 10.5%, Romance 8.5%
From the creator of Coffee Talk and What Comes After, comes a slice-of-life adventure set in modern Jakarta about love, loss and finding your own way forward. Step into the shoes of Rama, a young musician struggling to move on with life after the death of his girlfriend, Cinta.
Why similar: Comic Book 19.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, LGBTQ+ 13.4%, Visual Novel 12%, Modern 10.9%
An emotional story portraying the struggles of anxiety—the paralyzing thoughts and irrational fears. Join Lucy on her journey to find solace, alongside her supportive yet puzzled roommate. A heartfelt narrative delving into the complexities of anxiety and the challenges of empathy.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.4%, LGBTQ+ 16.2%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Emotional 13.7%, Psychological 13.6%
IN LOVE: Mystic Passions Pack features 3 enchanting stories – A Raven’s Call, Bloodstained, and Arcanum Academy. Make your choices, dive into mystery, and experience supernatural romances filled with emotion and suspense.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.3%, Comic Book 21.3%, Visual Novel 18%, Casual 13.9%, Emotional 9.1%
Dawn of Gray is a single-player visual novel with a distinctive style, in which you play the role of a young man discovering himself and his feelings.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.9%, Comic Book 20.2%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Romance 11.8%, Emotional 11.8%
IN LOVE: Temptations in Amsterdam takes you on a thrilling romantic journey through canals, secrets, and desire. Your choices will shape how far you’ll go in this passionate and mysterious adventure.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.3%, Comic Book 21.3%, Visual Novel 18%, Casual 13.9%, Emotional 9.1%
Cuckold Life Simulator 😳🔞 is a story about paying enough attention to your other half or she will find someone else. An office slave named Slavik (Slavek) comes home early one day and catches his wife and her new fitness trainer having sex.
Why similar: Comic Book 23%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, LGBTQ+ 15.1%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Modern 12.6%
Players assume Lucien's perspective, unraveling the truth behind his coma and amnesia, while cultivating a relationship with Hugh. Throughout the game, choices shape the narrative, leading to diverse storylines and multiple endings.
Why similar: Comic Book 18.4%, LGBTQ+ 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Psychological 8.7%
A laundromat. Every Wednesday. And stories that stay. Join Hideki in a small laundromat in the heart of a restless metropolis, where smartphones are not allowed and strangers slowly become part of each other’s lives.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.1%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Casual 13.7%, LGBTQ+ 11%, Emotional 9.3%
Help Dawn, a young woman of faerie descent, with her first steps into loving and accepting who she is in a modern world where faeries and humans were supposed to live in harmony.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.8%, Visual Novel 17.2%, LGBTQ+ 16.8%, Emotional 11%, Psychological 10.8%
IN LOVE: Romance Edition features 3 heartfelt stories – Interview with Fate, Tessa’s Choice, and The Rhythm of Passion. Make decisions, shape your path, and experience unique endings in this interactive romance game.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.1%, Comic Book 21.6%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Casual 14.5%, Emotional 9.2%
Winter 1999. Kicked out of your house after being outed by your closest friend, you plan to leave your hometown. Your girlfriend, Mika, wants to see you one more time. Decide whether or not you'll stay together.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17%, LGBTQ+ 16.9%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Romance 9.4%, Dialogue Heavy 8.7%
Welcome to Pride Park! Experience six main stories and several bonus stories centered around the staff and students of this eclectic idol school in this episodic, slice-of-life visual novel!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.4%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Casual 14.8%, LGBTQ+ 10.2%, Emotional 9.7%
Dry Spring Monologue is a chapter-based visual novel game that follows Lu Zimo. The story includes adult themes such as overtime work, insomnia, and performance reviews, as well as terrifying elements like living spaghetti.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.6%, Comic Book 25.3%, Visual Novel 17%, LGBTQ+ 10.4%, Casual 7.9%
One of them is visiting a friend in Chicago. The other wants to shake things up in New York City. It starts in San Francisco, but where this relationship goes is all up to you.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.5%, Interactive Fiction 22.8%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Romance 11.8%, Dialogue Heavy 11.1%
A story-rich, girl's love visual novel about the titular phantom thief, Forget Me Not, and the famous ballet troupe that visits the city with its precious jewel and a certain ballerina that they fall for.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.3%, Visual Novel 16.7%, LGBTQ+ 13.1%, Modern 11.7%, Emotional 10.1%
Tired of a suffocating college routine? Yearning for something more? Join the Qiqu Club! We promise unforgettable experiences beyond your wildest dreams. But beware, our club is extremely exclusive. Only those daring enough to seek adventure will be admitted...
Why similar: Comic Book 21.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.1%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Emotional 12.3%, Psychological 10.6%
A compilation of 12 small literary games about humans meeting and missing one another. Explore these experimental experiences that were made on a monthly basis over the course of a year.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.1%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Dialogue Heavy 10%, Romance 9.1%, Modern 8.9%
Samael suffers from delusions. He feels lost until he encounters a priest one day. The priest is the only person in the world who makes him feel at peace. This, however, slowly turns into an obsession. Will Samael learn how to love properly or will he fall into a path of darkness? You decide.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.7%, Visual Novel 18.3%, LGBTQ+ 15.9%, Emotional 11.4%, Casual 9.7%
Dive into the enchanting world of Lovely Girls, an adult anthology brought to life as a motion comic. Featuring a collection of beautiful stories starring irresistibly sexy girls, this is an experience crafted for mature audiences who appreciate stunning art and engaging, explicit narratives.
Why similar: Comic Book 30.4%, Interactive Fiction 26.1%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Romance 9.4%, Modern 7.8%
Fishbowl is a slow and tender narrative game about dreams, grief, and hope. Rediscover your memories and find your way into the present in this intimate experience where slice-of-life meets surreal.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.2%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Emotional 14.6%, LGBTQ+ 12.7%, Psychological 11.7%
Step into the role of Esme, an AI built by Annie but built for what purpose? Evolve and learn by solving visual puzzles accompanied by beautiful hand-drawn artwork. Learn all about Annie's life, befriend her, and grow together.
Why similar: Comic Book 25.5%, Interactive Fiction 22.6%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Dialogue Heavy 9.6%, Casual 5.4%
A short, intense, dark visual narrative in 2 colors. You are stuck reliving a single day, over and over. Explore a tiny, giant world of a relationship between two people. Don't get arrested. Try to reach the person you love and escape the cursed time loop. Is it not too late?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.9%, LGBTQ+ 18.6%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Psychological 13.3%, Emotional 7.8%
An LGBTQ+ Mystery Visual Novel with comic panel style aesthetics and pixel styled backgrounds. Join The Heart Breachers operatives as they navigate the world of desire, treachery, and emotional turmoil while learning to understand lofty concepts such as friendship, hope, and belief in oneself.
Why similar: Comic Book 26.5%, Interactive Fiction 24.1%, Visual Novel 18.5%, LGBTQ+ 10.6%, Casual 9.7%
Graveyard Girls is a halloween-themed yuri visual novel about complicated grief and overcoming hardships. Collect Elle’s “scribbles” to learn about her struggles, befriend a mysterious girl, and have a conversation about death.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Visual Novel 16.6%, LGBTQ+ 13.8%, Emotional 13%, Psychological 11.7%
Alex, a mid-level manager from the big city, is forced to return to his home village following a family tragedy. A temporary visit soon becomes a deeply emotional trial. He will have to confront a mystical lake, put his friendships to the test, and find true love.
Why similar: Comic Book 29.3%, Interactive Fiction 24.1%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Romance 8.9%, Casual 7.4%
A romantic comedy visual novel with a sci-fi tilt. If you've ever wanted to blast someone into space, this may very well be for you.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.2%, Visual Novel 18%, LGBTQ+ 17.2%, Dialogue Heavy 9.3%, Romance 8.8%
GAL BOCCHI is an internet artist simulator ADV where you control the dogshit female artist “aimisu_u” and become the legendary artist she so desperately wants to become! All the time left for the not-so-young-anymore aimisu_u to escape reality for her dream is…drum roll…1 single year!
Why similar: Comic Book 25%, Modern 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.4%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Psychological 9.5%
A Fox Thief Survives in a Dark City
Why similar: Comic Book 28.2%, Interactive Fiction 24.1%, LGBTQ+ 18.6%, Visual Novel 17.6%, 2D 5.3%
A short visual novel about queer love and art. Follow Maya, a once-celebrated painter now paralyzed, as she struggles to accept her new reality and its effects on her relationship. Argue with your Prefrontal Cortex, insult an art critic, befriend the elderly.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Emotional 14.2%, Psychological 12.9%, Romance 9.2%
A self-described "chronically online" trans guy goes to a kink club thinking it will fix him. It doesn't.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.2%, LGBTQ+ 17.2%, Modern 17%, Emotional 11.8%, Psychological 11.5%
Managing a dormitory is hard work—especially when its residents are all girls! Does Haruto have what it takes to deal with this garden of flowers?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.1%, Visual Novel 25.7%, Romance 11.1%, Dialogue Heavy 11%, Casual 9.8%
What does a SUPERVILLAIN do, when he is forbidden from doing anything evil for the day? WARNING: This is not the type of game where you can make meaningful choices.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.9%, Visual Novel 27%, Interactive Fiction 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Casual 5.2%
A cute coming-of-age boys' love (BL/yaoi) visual novel set in 2012 about a group of high school students who start a club to prepare for the end of the world.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.5%, Casual 15.8%, LGBTQ+ 12.4%, Modern 11.7%, Emotional 10.4%
A romantic visual novel about connection, choices, and the colors of the heart. Features an animated Live2D love interest, multiple endings, English and Spanish support, Steam achievements, and hidden secrets to uncover.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35%, Visual Novel 29.6%, Casual 13.4%, Romance 13.1%, 2D 7.6%
A domineering CEO-like older sister who’s gentle only to her sister, a childhood friend who became her doctor, and a cheerful girl only she can see… Who was Chu Hebai before losing her memories, and how did she become entangled with them? A melancholic yuri AVG about regret and unspoken love.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.6%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Emotional 16.4%, LGBTQ+ 16%, Romance 8.4%
Follow Sophie as she embarks on her latest adventure in making money, working alongside the enigmatic Rias as they put on a special yuri/lesbian camgirl show for their viewers.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.2%, LGBTQ+ 21.5%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Casual 9%, Dialogue Heavy 8.3%
A bite-sized visual novel about going on dates with some absolutely disastrous goblins.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.9%, LGBTQ+ 20.7%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Emotional 10%, Casual 8.2%
This game was drawn on the Nintendo 3DS app, Flipnote. Earn coins by playing mini games and getting to know everyone in town, then deposit into your piggy bank for comic book cut scenes until you've reached your final goal (a train ticket for one final cut scene: Leave or Stay).
Why similar: Comic Book 33.6%, Visual Novel 22.6%, Casual 18.2%, Emotional 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
You lost your memory of nothing but a mundane day. But why do mysterious men keep jamming into your life, all of them pointing to the day you forgot? Find out a hypnotherapy clinic receptionist's memory of an insignificant day in this BL visual novel.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.2%, Visual Novel 18.9%, LGBTQ+ 18%, Psychological 10.9%, Emotional 10.1%
A "Video Audio Manga" game of the romance series "Ekikoi: The Young Miss Falls for the Station Attendant".
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.9%, Comic Book 34.3%, Romance 14.1%, Casual 13.8%, Story Rich 1.8%
Deciding to break protocol to lend a helping wing, Rain, a flighty little courier takes a skittish girl by the name of Mila on an adventure through the inner workings of a mysterious post office. Together, they search for a letter containing the last words of someone who seemingly never existed.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.4%, LGBTQ+ 21.1%, Comic Book 20.9%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Casual 8.9%
Balance social anxiety and friendship: push too hard, and you'll crash, shut down, and you'll be alone.
Why similar: Comic Book 25.6%, Interactive Fiction 22%, Visual Novel 16.4%, LGBTQ+ 14.2%, Casual 9%
架空都市题材的视觉小说文字冒险游戏,玩家扮演社畜阿诚为失忆“女鬼”找回记忆。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.9%, Visual Novel 22.5%, Comic Book 17.2%, Romance 11.7%, Emotional 7.5%
What if Martin looked into the mirror at night? A poetic visual novel, unfolding as a quiet journey through fragmented days. In the final year of high school, Wei Shi becomes you. Each morning begins without a name, and each night leads them through unfamiliar youth and the fragile art of happiness.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20%, Visual Novel 19.1%, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Psychological 14.7%, Modern 11%
A comforting and heartfelt Visual Novel about a young musician struggling to write a simple song. Roki Olsen seems to want nothing more than singing on stage…truly, when he looks at Elly Hammington, we think he might be lying.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.7%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Comic Book 16.5%, Casual 15.8%, 2D 5.9%
People end up forgetting about the dead.
Why similar: Comic Book 23.3%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Casual 9.4%, Psychological 9.2%, Modern 8.3%
An inflation-kink NSFW visual novel where a scientist named Enora experiences the best and worst week of her life with a cute plant girl. Tons of worldbuilding and sexual-yet-wholesome content!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.2%, Psychological 17.9%, Visual Novel 14.2%, LGBTQ+ 13%, Dialogue Heavy 6.6%
A short, nostalgic slice-of-life visual novel with a coming-of-age story about a forgotten ice pop and the girl who once felt like a big sister to you.
Why similar: Comic Book 25.6%, Interactive Fiction 18%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Emotional 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
The Encounter and Adventure of Furry Boy Bahaku and White-haired Shota Akuro! A visual novel filled with fun interactions, rich storyline, vibrant characters, and adorable artwork. Solve puzzles through clicking and dragging to uncover the truth behind the ancient ruins!
Why similar: Comic Book 27.5%, Interactive Fiction 23.3%, Casual 20.8%, Emotional 19.1%, Linear 4.4%
A short short mix tape of one story that connects three shorter stories. On the NewWave, a magical game console that is retro but new, enjoy DON'T SAY YES, TO:NORTH, and a secret tale nobody yet knows. Welcome to a slightly fantastical and nostalgic world of painful, toilful, and beautiful stories!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.2%, LGBTQ+ 19.4%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Emotional 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
A quiet town awaits death. Two young women fall in love.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.1%, LGBTQ+ 19.7%, Visual Novel 19.1%, Romance 10.3%, Emotional 9.8%