
An otome game that isn't quite otome — or simply, a visual novel. About dreams, writing, and death. Please be sure to read the content guide and notes.
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An otome game that isn't quite otome — or simply, a visual novel. About dreams, writing, and death. Please be sure to read the content guide and notes.

Élan Vital
Élan Vital is a visual novel. The story is given form through the backgrounds, characters, sound, and music to create a novel for the reader to enjoy. Readers view the story from the standpoint of the protagonist, Liam.

Crypto Girl The Visual Novel
Learn the story of an ordinary girl Dokkaebi who decided to become a miner and farm the crypto currency
Élan Vital is a visual novel. The story is given form through the backgrounds, characters, sound, and music to create a novel for the reader to enjoy. Readers view the story from the standpoint of the protagonist, Liam.
Why similar: Visual Novel 100%
Learn the story of an ordinary girl Dokkaebi who decided to become a miner and farm the crypto currency
Why similar: Visual Novel 81.8%, Casual 6.6%, Adventure 6.3%, Indie 5.3%
«Lionessy story» is a visual novel that tells a story of a lion cub living out his carefree days in a lion pride reigning over the great African savannah. But life in the wilderness is never easy, and after a terrible tragedy yanks him out of his pampered lifestyle, the young cub has to face the dangers of the real world where anything...
Why similar: Visual Novel 92%, Indie 8%
You're going to work by train, but strange things happens on the way: the train stops, the pink fog appears outside and the man who came off the train immediately dies. The main characters turned out to be locked in the train without any clues about what's happening...
Why similar: Visual Novel 92.6%, Casual 2.4%, Indie 2.2%, Adventure 1.7%, Atmospheric 1.1%
You are the protagonist! You take on the role of the protagonist and experience romancing with adorable maids!
Why similar: Visual Novel 83.3%, Adventure 8.6%, Casual 8.1%
Let’s Split Up is a visual novel with 24 completely different endings that change not only the outcome but also the beginning, the setting and the characters themselves.
Why similar: Visual Novel 89.4%, Casual 10.6%
Embers of Magic is a short, adventure visual novel that tells the story of Liana the witch. She takes an airship down to the surface of the dangerous and corrupt earth beneath her flying city home.
Why similar: Visual Novel 75.8%, Casual 6.8%, Adventure 6.3%, Indie 5.7%, Female Protagonist 5.4%
In the not-too-distant-future, Roman is a newly-minted employee at a classy jazz club. He must contend with his past as a new hire (and former co-worker), Eris, makes him question if quitting his old job was the right thing to do.
Why similar: Visual Novel 90.5%, Indie 9.5%
It is the end of summer. Han Hui, a university student, meets a mysterious young girl named He Jia in the mountains. After this chance meeting, the two embark on a delightful journey.
Why similar: Visual Novel 84.3%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Casual 3.2%, Indie 2.8%, Adventure 2.6%
Follow three stories set in a world where the dead linger, and things far worse wait beyond the veil.
Why similar: Visual Novel 79.6%, Adventure 8%, Casual 6.5%, Indie 6%
In another distant world, there is a kingdom of fire. They who live under the red sky. People with different social classes. Birth with different but changeless fate. Those of nobility bring fortune and power to men, and bring hope.
Why similar: Visual Novel 78.2%, Casual 7.9%, Adventure 7.8%, Indie 6.1%
STORY:This is a visual novel and adventure game set in the present day.(It is not an otome game.)
Why similar: Visual Novel 79.8%, Casual 7.3%, Text-Based 7%, Indie 5.8%
From Dischan Media, creators of the highly acclaimed Juniper's Knot, comes Dysfunctional Systems: Learning to Manage Chaos.Dysfunctional Systems is a visual novel series featuring Winter Harrison, a student mediator from a utopian world. Learning to Manage Chaos is the first entry in the series.What is a mediator?
Why similar: Visual Novel 91.6%, Indie 2.9%, Female Protagonist 2.2%, Adventure 1.8%, Casual 1.4%
A group of girls are having their vacation, alone. What would a group of girls do on a dark Christmas night? Of course, fortunetelling! Unfortunately for them, their boyfriends are not about to leave them alone and their sudden visit totally ruins their plans for fortune telling, turning it into a scary story contest.
Why similar: Visual Novel 100%
A heartbreaking kinetic novel about the meeting of a depressed thirty years old man with a lost little girl he takes in his house.
Why similar: Visual Novel 86.6%, Casual 7.8%, Indie 5.6%
Taking place on the unluckiest day of the year, the protagonist and his/her friends get an invite to "The Beach". Mistaking this for a private beach party, they are sorely disappointed when instead of everyone being able to have fun, they have to instead search for three parts of a missing sword.
Why similar: Visual Novel 80.1%, Adventure 7.7%, Casual 7%, Indie 5.2%
--The way it was, Just like it is now, On a bright, bright summer day. "That's a promise, right?" The girl in a white dress said. Sunny sky. A paper plane slid across it, riding on blue winds.
Why similar: Visual Novel 77.6%, Adventure 7.8%, Casual 7.8%, Indie 6.8%
From the author of Spice and Wolf, Isuna Hasekura, comes WORLD END ECONOMiCA. This is the first episode out of three part sci-fi/economic thriller visual novel set on the moon.
Why similar: Visual Novel 97.9%, Indie 2.1%
This is a galgame about college life, where you'll pursuit the love of your life. You'll surely experience hardship, triumph, happiness, sadness, maybe even trauma. Only time can heal all.
Why similar: Visual Novel 87.6%, Adventure 6.5%, Indie 5.9%
A scenic visual novel about a young photographer who comes across a mysterious girl who changes his outlook on life and aspirations.
Why similar: Visual Novel 84.6%, Adventure 8.7%, Indie 6.7%
Max and his girlfriend Ann are very happy together. They have no arguments, they enjoy spending time with each other, they are in love. What else can they wish? Well, Max, you will get a big surprise this evening...
Why similar: Visual Novel 92.5%, Indie 7.5%
A short horror point & click game about a teenager trapped in a dream-like garden. Will Reven be able to escape? It's up to you!
Why similar: Visual Novel 81.9%, Casual 10.4%, Indie 7.7%
A horror visual novel set in a suburban city.
Why similar: Visual Novel 81%, Adventure 9.6%, Indie 9.4%
SC2VN is a visual novel about the South Korean StarCraft 2 scene. You play as Mach, a foreign semi-pro trying to make it in eSports who soon learns that success in StarCraft takes more than in-game strategy.
Why similar: Visual Novel 87.5%, Casual 5.4%, Indie 4.3%, Adventure 2.8%
A short kinetic visual novel, independently written by Redewaan Duckett, giving an alternative take on the Welcome To... Chichester series
Why similar: Visual Novel 80%, Adventure 7.8%, Casual 7%, Indie 5.2%
Gary is caught in a strange dream and now he must overcome the adversities on his path or perish in the attempt. In this adventure you will meet 3 children in dream-like scenarios, next to a mysterious girl who talks about a promise.
Why similar: Visual Novel 88.8%, Casual 6%, Indie 5.2%
The story will develop into the year of 1947, where the players would face one of the most traumatic historical events in the history of Taiwan.Sorry,now there are only English interface, English subtitles are still being processed,we hope to complete as soon as possible.
Why similar: Visual Novel 84%, Adventure 9.4%, Indie 6.6%
When a human is destined to die, the demons ferry their souls to the afterlife. ‘The Reject Demon: Toko’ is the story of Toko herself, a demon who has been kicked out of hell. Toko cannot ferry human souls to the underworld, and every day she stays on earth has her becoming increasingly human.
Why similar: Visual Novel 82.6%, Female Protagonist 7.2%, Casual 5.7%, Indie 4.6%
A dark visual mystery novel featuring transhumanism, traditional marriage, loneliness, and cosplay. Two pursuable characters. Five endings. Welcome to the future.
Why similar: Visual Novel 94.8%, Indie 3.2%, Female Protagonist 1.1%, Dark 0.5%, Adventure 0.4%
13-year-old Janis has "Magic Deficiency Disorder," a madness where one can't use magic in a very magic-oriented world. For her protection, she lives in a madhouse: a place where those with mental disorders can be safe from an unforgiving society.
Why similar: Visual Novel 69.6%, Adventure 11%, Casual 10.9%, Indie 8.4%
"There are bodies buried beneath the cherry trees!" A Japanese poetic literature "Beneath The Cherry Trees(1928)" by Motojirō Kajii starts from a shocking sentence. We made a short Visual Novel based on this story with Illustrator Kotori's watercolor works, beautiful photographs, and imposing musics.
Why similar: Visual Novel 69.8%, Casual 10.7%, Adventure 10.7%, Indie 8.8%
This is a visual novel game without player selections. To atone for the sins of humanity, the girl continues to die.
Why similar: Visual Novel 76.8%, Adventure 13.4%, Indie 9.8%
This is a story of disease and suffering; of medication and adverse effects; of thoracotomy scars and cellular poisons; of the living who cannot help but to die and of the dying who cannot help but to live; of a resting place other than "on 7F" or "at home".
Why similar: Visual Novel 94.5%, Indie 2.5%, Female Protagonist 1.4%, Casual 1.1%, Adventure 0.4%
The story of two people who have dedicated their lives to law enforcement. One, a former police officer, instructs less experienced comrades and makes a feasible contribution to the fight against crime, although he doesn't always keep up with the law.
Why similar: Visual Novel 75%, Adventure 13.1%, Casual 11.8%
When the past awakens, the future bleeds. A full length cinematic sci-fi mystery visual novel where augmented reality, history, AI technology and murder collide in the heart of Kyoto.
Why similar: Visual Novel 73.7%, Text-Based 16.9%, Adventure 9.4%
《TrymenT—献给渴望改变的你—》是由2016年被誉为业界年度黑马,并荣获了萌系游戏大赏剧本金奖的作品《Re;LieF~致亲爱的你~》的原班人马所打造的共享世界观与游戏角色,并以群像剧视角重新演绎的全新作品。本作拥有令人一见倾心的顶级场景绘画,以及拥有余音绕梁般魔力的优秀配乐。
Why similar: Visual Novel 80.8%, Adventure 9.7%, Casual 9.6%
A highly engaging visual novel, with memorable characters and multiple endings. Traverse worlds, solve a murder mystery -- and partake in political revolution. Inspired by greats such as Steins;Gate, Tales of Symphonia, Persona 4 and Future Diary. An unforgettable science-fiction/fantasy adventure!
Why similar: Visual Novel 86.8%, Adventure 4.7%, Indie 4.2%, Casual 2.2%, Female Protagonist 2.1%
BAPTISM is a short kinetic novel about a madman, a child, and a lake.
Why similar: Visual Novel 78.1%, Indie 11.8%, Dark 10%
A Japanese love adventure game, as you follow the story of Kogasaka You, his hometown and a promise he made.
Why similar: Visual Novel 86.5%, Adventure 7.2%, Casual 6.3%
一份工作,让秦幽羽的父亲从此失踪,紧接着又是母亲的突然离去。虽然从未放弃过寻找,可是事情却毫无进展,直到那天……
Why similar: Visual Novel 68.3%, Casual 11.9%, Adventure 10.6%, Indie 9.2%
Juniper's Knot is a short (~30 mins) kinetic novel about the meeting of a demon and a boy. A kinetic novel is a game that uses text, sound, and illustrations to tell a story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 79.7%, Casual 11.1%, Indie 9.2%
Delve further into the world of CLANNAD and experience the stories beyond the original visual novel adventure. Known as CLANNAD Hikari Mimamoru Sakamichi de in Japan, This Steam version features high resolution assets and is translated into English for the very first time.
Why similar: Visual Novel 92.8%, Casual 7.2%
「We prove our void――」
Why similar: Visual Novel 79.9%, Text-Based 8.6%, Adventure 7.5%, Atmospheric 3.9%
"Life is like a waiting room, except people don't leave in the order they enter." Narcissu is a thought provoking visual novel series about terminal illness, living, dying, and the relationship between those leaving and those left behind. There are no miracles, no heroes, no villains in this story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 87.4%, Casual 5.4%, Indie 5%, Atmospheric 2.1%
【A ghost girl, is here.】Terau Mare is a shy girl moves to Tokyo to go to university, and her new house, Hakusan-so, is like an abandoned. As soon as she enters the room, Mare meets a ghost girl, Furuzaki Yuika. Yuika says, "I'm going to kick you out of here soon." But...
Why similar: Visual Novel 73%, Text-Based 14.3%, Adventure 10.1%, Indie 2.6%
A story about forced smiles, coming to terms with the past, and love—but most of all, redemption.
Why similar: Visual Novel 81.4%, Adventure 9.9%, Indie 8.7%
"let's make a promise... When I grow up, I'll find you." By complete chance, these two childhood friends meet again after 10 years apart, but this time, will he be able to hold on to her? Or, will he lose here again forever? A love story about a summer trip in the countryside.
Why similar: Visual Novel 82.7%, Casual 9.1%, Adventure 8.2%
Despite determination and skill, Natalie Puccile, a Special Investigations and Tactics officer, has spent her career watching over a listening post in the middle of deep space. After the orders that she has always dreamed of arrive, she finds herself in charge of a small destroyer and tasked with discovering the fate of a missing...
Why similar: Visual Novel 83.3%, Female Protagonist 5.8%, Adventure 4.2%, Casual 3.4%, Indie 3.2%
《茉莉之夏》是传统的视觉小说形式文字冒险游戏,画风精致的本格的恋爱模拟视觉小说,没有白学和胃疼的温馨日常佳作。目前版本包含有1幕,50万字左右内容。
Why similar: Visual Novel 82.5%, Casual 10.1%, Indie 7.4%
Following his mother's death, a young man meets a strange young girl in the Welsh countryside.
Why similar: Visual Novel 75.4%, Casual 13.9%, Indie 10.7%
Following the events of The Last Day of the Decade, a band of smugglers carries a chest through the underground tunnels beneath the city of Kroistham in this action-adventure game rich with captivating dialogues and story, choices that matter and optional dungeons to explore.
Why similar: Visual Novel 79.9%, Indie 10.6%, Adventure 9.5%
You wake up with an aching head and the world out of focus. In front of you is a man accusing you of being “fake”. He looks exactly like you, down to the last scar and pimple, has the same memories, the same voice and the same personality. But who is lying and who is telling the truth? Who is fake and who is real?
Why similar: Visual Novel 86.6%, Casual 7.1%, Indie 6.3%
Japan, 2030 A.D. Memories can now be digitized and archived, allowing people to communicate with the deceased. With only one week left before his best friend’s memories are deleted, can Hiroki uncover the truth behind Sorano’s death?
Why similar: Visual Novel 86.7%, Adventure 5.2%, Casual 4.5%, Indie 3.6%
This is a visual novel about 60 minutes in length, telling a story of memories.he visual novel "Once10" is a story which will recall the experience of many individuals.
Why similar: Visual Novel 74.8%, Adventure 14.8%, Indie 10.4%
A heart-warming comedy of living with adorable kittens! A visual novel that leaves you feeling thoughtful. Would you care to watch over the boy's daily life with his new heartwarming family?
Why similar: Visual Novel 85.8%, Casual 8%, Indie 6.2%
It's been a year since Semyon returned from "Sovyonok" and met the girls from the camp in the real world. But it's New Year at hand! And it needs to be celebrated!
Why similar: Visual Novel 87.8%, Adventure 4.4%, Casual 3.9%, Indie 3.9%