- #1 Doki Doki Literature Club!
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 221,125 reviews2017
Dev: Team Salvato
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 38.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.5%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Dating Sim 17.4%, Anime 16.2%, Romance 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive psychological horror visual novel that shares the exact 'cute-to-disturbing' bait-and-switch structure of the seed game.
- #2 YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,620 reviews2020
Dev: NitroplusPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 131.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 27.5%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Sexual Content 16.2%, Anime 11.3%, Romance 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in subverting the dating-sim genre, this game mirrors the psychological depth and meta-narrative elements found in the seed game.
- #3 Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 30,999 reviews2021
Dev: Team SalvatoPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 81.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Welcome to the club! Write poems for your crush and experience the terror of school romance in this critically-acclaimed psychological horror story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20%, Dating Sim 17.4%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Sexual Content 13.8%, Anime 13%
Why You'll Like It: An expanded version of the classic that provides even more context and content for fans of the genre's dark side.
- #4 Trick and Treat - Visual Novel
95% matchVery Positive90% of 3,616 reviews2016
Dev: Eternal Night StudiosPub: Alberto Herrera
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Trick & Treat is a Visual Novel that test your instincts by making choices that can get you out from the cursed forest or drive you to death… or maybe just maybe your choices can guide you to something more?
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.9%, Anime 24.7%, Sexual Content 13.5%, Dating Sim 9%, Romance 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play title that shares the specific blend of cute anime art and underlying horror themes.
- #5 How To Date A Magical Girl!
94% matchVery Positive80% of 470 reviews2019
Dev: Cafe ShibaPub: RIVER CROW STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
You're invited to the elite academy for magical girls! Will you take the opportunity to make new friends? Learn magic? Or... Will you try to date a cute magical girl?
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.6%, Dating Sim 17.1%, Anime 16.5%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Sexual Content 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: It features a similar juxtaposition of romantic dating-sim mechanics and dark, violent narrative surprises.
- #6 NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD
93% matchVery Positive94% of 55,246 reviews2022
Dev: WSS playground
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a “multi-ending ADV” depicting daily life with “OMGkawaiiAngel”, a young girl with a rather extreme need for approval attempting to become the #1 “Internet Angel” (streamer).
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.7%, Psychological Horror 22.3%, Sexual Content 21.2%, Anime 17.9%, Multiple Endings 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the dark, obsessive side of internet culture through an anime-inspired lens, matching the seed game's unsettling tone.
- #7 Carpe Diem
94% matchVery Positive89% of 8,560 reviews2015
Dev: Moonlit Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 13%
Seize the day
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.6%, Anime 25.1%, Dating Sim 15.1%, Sexual Content 8.5%, Cute 4%
Why You'll Like It: A polished, straightforward dating sim that captures the 'cute' visual novel aesthetic found in the seed game.
- #8 PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,449 reviews2024
Dev: TERNOX
Windows
Your Pocket-Sized Dating Simulator! Every launch brings a new date with unique dialogues! Spend endless hours with your adorable, love-struck virtual girlfriend.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.9%, Dating Sim 26.2%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Romance 10.3%, Anime 10%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the indie dating sim focus while incorporating horror and psychological elements.
- #9 The Letter - Horror Visual Novel
92% matchVery Positive86% of 1,515 reviews2017
Dev: Yangyang MobilePub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
When seven people fall prey to a vicious curse, they will discover that horror rests not from the shadows lurking about, but within themselves. To what ends will one go in order to survive?
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.9%, Sexual Content 14.4%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Anime 13.3%, Choices Matter 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It successfully blends high-quality anime aesthetics with genuine psychological horror and branching narrative paths.
- #10 Her World
90% matchVery Positive97% of 483 reviews2022
Dev: TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
Windows
We invite you to experience this chillingly sweet romance.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.8%, Dating Sim 22%, Sexual Content 13.8%, Anime 13.2%, Romance 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric visual novel that blends dating elements with a sense of unease and mystery.
- #11 Your Diary +
91% matchVery Positive85% of 345 reviews2018
Dev: CubePub: Hyper'sthene
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 58.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Your Diary + is a visual novel game that explores the seven ways humans experience happiness in the stories of its seven heroines. What does it mean to be useful to someone? To be loved? To trust someone with your heart? Rediscover the importance of these everyday joys.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.1%, Sexual Content 15.8%, Dating Sim 15.8%, Anime 13.5%, Romance 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Maintains the high-quality, charming anime art style and slice-of-life focus seen in the seed game.
- #12 Some Some Convenience Store
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,105 reviews2020
Dev: TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A game about starting a relationship while working part-time at a convenience store
Why similar: Dating Sim 27.8%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Sexual Content 15.4%, Anime 12.1%, Nudity 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality dating sim that offers deep character routes and a similar focus on romantic progression.
- #13 Find Love or Die Trying
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,005 reviews2021
Dev: Sunseeker Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Welcome to the only killer dating show where ending up single means ending up dead! Date or die, it's up to your choices!
Why similar: Dating Sim 23.1%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Sexual Content 15.1%, Anime 11.9%, Romance 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Blends the dating sim genre with high-stakes, life-or-death decision making that keeps the player on edge.
- #14 Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 31,772 reviews2023
Dev: Black Tabby Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.8%, Psychological Horror 20.9%, Dating Sim 17.6%, Romance 10.6%, Choices Matter 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative horror experience that constantly subverts player expectations, much like the best moments in the seed game.
- #15 Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 33,269 reviews2020
Dev: Nikita KryukovPub: Nikita Igorevich Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 11%
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.9%, Psychological Horror 31.3%, Anime 16.5%, Story Rich 2.5%, Indie 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, psychological experience that mirrors the unsettling and experimental tone of the seed game.
- #16 Our Lovely Escape
88% matchMixed66% of 79 reviews2019
Dev: Reine Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Your life is a peaceful one. Each day, you work alongside your (otherwise?) all-female workforce in the pursuit of creating otome games. Will you complete your life with a cute girlfriend? Will you be doomed to a life of normalcy? Or...? Find out in this (mostly...?) normal visual novel!
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.2%, Dating Sim 14.8%, Sexual Content 14.6%, Anime 12.3%, Psychological Horror 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the romantic visual novel experience with a similar art style and character-driven narrative.
- #17 Sakura Swim Club
86% matchVery Positive85% of 2,789 reviews2015
Dev: Winged Cloud
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 64.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In Sakura Swim Club, follow the story of Kaede, just your average guy. Upon transferring to a new school, he meets two beautiful girls in the swim club. Things haven't gone well for the swim club lately, but with Kaede's help, that all changes.
Why similar: Anime 21.2%, Sexual Content 20.6%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Nudity 16.9%, Dating Sim 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: Represents the classic, lighthearted anime dating sim side of the seed game's visual style.
- #18 Obedient Women
85% matchMixed69% of 64 reviews2022
Dev: INTERHEARTPub: ARTLINK
Windows
This is the main game for accessing each heroine's story in Obedient Women.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.1%, Dating Sim 20.9%, Sexual Content 20.2%, Anime 10.4%, Nudity 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A visual novel focused on romantic interactions and character dynamics within an anime-style framework.
- #19 Momoiro Closet
84% matchVery Positive90% of 62 reviews2018
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Momoiro Closet is a visual novel exploring the unlikely romance of an average joe and the student council president. Experience the otaku mecca of Akihabara firsthand as you court your anime-obsessed cosplayer schoolmate, through either a tender love story or a passionate tale of lust.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.5%, Dating Sim 16.8%, Anime 15.5%, Sexual Content 15.1%, Romance 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, slice-of-life visual novel that matches the aesthetic and tone of the seed game's lighter moments.
- #20 Sakura Angels
84% matchVery Positive84% of 2,169 reviews2015
Dev: Winged Cloud
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 31.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
日本語バージョンダウンロード開始されました。Two girls, blessed with magical powers, are faced with the task of saving the lonely protagonist from the clutches of a mysterious witch and ancient evil, sealed away long ago by his ancestors. What does this sorceress want from our protagonist?
Why similar: Anime 23.8%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Sexual Content 17.5%, Nudity 16.4%, Dating Sim 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A standard anime-style visual novel that features the same fantasy and romance tropes found in the seed game.
- #21 Lovers of Aether
82% matchVery Positive94% of 1,586 reviews2019
Dev: Dan FornacePub: Aether Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Are you tired of fighting? Lovers of Aether is the game for you! This is a wholesome animal dating simulator set in the world of Rivals of Aether.
Why similar: Dating Sim 40.3%, Visual Novel 31.2%, Anime 10.3%, Cute 4.2%, Romance 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play dating sim that captures the lighthearted, casual side of the genre.
- #22 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,381 reviews2015
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 55.4%, Anime 28.7%, Story Rich 6.5%, Cute 4.2%, Atmospheric 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential example of cute anime characters masking a terrifying and dark psychological narrative.
- #23 My Therapy
81% matchVery Positive96% of 334 reviews2022
Dev: Suvorov Mikhail
Windows · Linux
A visual novel about cute melancholic girls!
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.1%, Anime 20.9%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Romance 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy visual novel with multiple endings and a similar anime-inspired aesthetic.
- #24 Kimochii Classroom
80% matchVery Positive88% of 164 reviews2025
Dev: Radish ASMR
Windows · Mac · Linux
Welcome to Kimochii Classroom! A slice-of-life visual novel with stunning visuals, a beautiful soundtrack, and an immersive story. Who will you meet first?
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.9%, Dating Sim 19.4%, Anime 14%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Choices Matter 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that emphasizes player choices and atmospheric storytelling within a school setting.
- #25 Hush Hush - Only Your Love Can Save Them
79% matchVery Positive94% of 1,632 reviews2023
Dev: Sad Panda Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 82.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A Visual Novel with a twist - improve skills, charm girls, and learn dangerous secrets... by any means necessary.
Why similar: Sexual Content 25.6%, Dating Sim 19.8%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Anime 10.6%, Nudity 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dating sim that features a mix of romance and supernatural elements in a visual novel format.
- #26 Superbunny's adventure
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 114 reviews2024
Dev: DDUCK KONG
Windows
A daily adventure with the mysterious Superbunny and Bunny Girl Usagi-san.
Why similar: Dating Sim 25.7%, Visual Novel 22.9%, Sexual Content 22.2%, Anime 14%, Nudity 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky, indie dating sim with an experimental feel that fans of the seed game may appreciate.
- #27 Hey Stranger! I Dare You to Love Me!
77% matchVery Positive87% of 222 reviews2025
Dev: Pound Cake WorkshopPub: Kupaa Games
Windows
In this saucy 2D visual novel, you find yourself in a strange new town in which all of its residents are promiscuous and eager to get to know the newcomer! The story will depend entirely on your own choices. Will you give in to passion and accept the locals' blatant advances?
Why similar: Sexual Content 26.2%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Dating Sim 14.3%, Anime 11.8%, Nudity 8.8%
- #28 Games&Girls
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 271 reviews2017
Dev: Yume Creations
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 146.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
An episodic Visual Novel about a Gamer and his life with cute girls.
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.6%, Sexual Content 30.6%, Anime 24.6%, Nudity 4.8%, Casual 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A casual visual novel that centers on the intersection of gaming culture and romance.
- #29 Lewd Girls, Leave Me Alone! I Just Want to Play Video Games and Watch Anime! ~ Hentai Edition
76% matchVery Positive81% of 1,214 reviews2023
Dev: azaly
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 71.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
You're a REAL GAMER. But are you tough enough to turn down a sexy girl? Dating sims are full of lies, these girls will do anything to keep your date from falling through!
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.4%, Dating Sim 15.5%, Sexual Content 13.6%, Anime 12.2%, Romance 8.3%
- #30 Slimy Sextet
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 230 reviews2023
Dev: BelgerumPub: Critical Bliss
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Become a slime monster and fuck a harem of sexy girls silly with tentacles in a fully-voiced erotic visual novel story!
Why similar: Sexual Content 17.7%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Dating Sim 13.9%, Anime 10.2%, Psychological Horror 9.2%
- #31 Steamy Sextet
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 469 reviews2020
Dev: Belgerum
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Six sexy girls will submit to the lust of a hero! Enjoy their stories in this fully-voiced English visual novel!
Why similar: Visual Novel 15.4%, Dating Sim 14.8%, Sexual Content 14.6%, Anime 10.9%, Psychological Horror 10%
- #32 Girls! Girls! Girls!?
75% matchVery Positive88% of 693 reviews2023
Dev: Myosuki
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Welcome to 'Girls! Girls! Girls!?' cafe, where charming cross-dressing "girls" navigate love, life, and laughter. As the new manager, make lasting decisions, explore intricate and explicit relationships with each character, and discover multiple endings in a story where every choice matters.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.5%, Dating Sim 17%, Sexual Content 16.3%, Anime 12.7%, Romance 9.4%
- #33 My Furry Neighbour 🐾
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 310 reviews2021
Dev: Dirty Fox Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
There's a new girl in town! You live a mundane otaku life until one day, your new neighbor turns everything upside down. Experience a story filled with romance, comedy, and a touch of personal drama!
Why similar: Visual Novel 22%, Sexual Content 21.7%, Dating Sim 17%, Anime 10.1%, Nudity 9.1%
- #34 Mosaique Neko Waifus
75% matchVery Positive91% of 2,724 reviews2020
Dev: Lil Hentai Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 38.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Hentai puzzler, micro visual novel, with a sprinkle of RPG. All the neko girls in town heard all about you, now they can finally meet you!
Why similar: Sexual Content 24.4%, Dating Sim 18.8%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Anime 14.7%, Nudity 11.1%
- #35 Crush Crush
74% matchVery Positive89% of 28,060 reviews2016
Dev: Sad Panda Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 96.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Welcome to Crush Crush - the Idle Dating Sim! Meet, flirt, and fall in love with a motley cast of girls in this heartfelt and hilarious game.
Why similar: Sexual Content 35.8%, Dating Sim 20.8%, Nudity 14.8%, Anime 13.8%, Visual Novel 6.1%
- #36 Kill or Love
73% matchVery Positive89% of 2,191 reviews2020
Dev: Andy Church
Windows · Mac · Linux
A visual novel about obsession, loneliness, and, based on your choices, varying amounts of murder.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.1%, Psychological Horror 19.2%, Anime 18.8%, Sexual Content 11.1%, Romance 9.7%
- #37 Sucker for Love: First Date
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,966 reviews2022
Dev: AkabakaPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Put the 'love' in 'Lovecraftian horror'! Perform terrifying rituals to win the affections of eldritch horrors and smooch 'em... at any cost!
Why similar: Dating Sim 17.9%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Anime 14.3%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Romance 10.4%
- #38 Ascendant Hearts
74% matchVery Positive88% of 122 reviews2018
Dev: Visualnoveler
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A visual novel where you wake up in a strange new world before going on a real-life RPG adventure with three wacky party members.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.2%, Anime 20.1%, Sexual Content 20%, Nudity 8.8%, Dating Sim 8.3%
- #39 Horny Sekai
73% matchVery Positive83% of 244 reviews2021
Dev: LuminatiGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Horny Sekai is a visual novel where you need to draw magic symbols to defeat monsters. Meet hot girls who live in this world. Enjoy smooth and realistic CG animation and feel the deep characters of the heroines. Give gifts and spend time with them to build relationships.
Why similar: Sexual Content 22.2%, Dating Sim 20.4%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Anime 12.5%, Nudity 10%
- #40 Gamer Girls (18+)
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 630 reviews2021
Dev: Pirates Of The Digital Sea
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Our Gamer's Club is full of sexy loveable girls! Will you solve the puzzle into their panties? "Gamer Girls (18+)" is a game combined with pretty girl, visual novel and awesome mechanics. Cute and sexy girl in different states. All characters in the game are over the age of 18.
Why similar: Dating Sim 19.1%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Sexual Content 17.5%, Anime 12.8%, Romance 9.1%
- #41 VPet-Simulator
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 50,934 reviews2023
Dev: LB Game
Windows
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice!
Why similar: Sexual Content 33.4%, Anime 32.7%, Cute 17.6%, Nudity 4.9%, Psychological Horror 4.6%
- #42 Kawaii Neko Girls
72% matchVery Positive81% of 938 reviews2021
Dev: Kawaii
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Kawaii Neko Girls — it's a relaxing anime puzzles with cute kawaii neko girls. Solve puzzles, and collect full images. Enjoy high quality artworks.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.3%, Sexual Content 18.9%, Dating Sim 18.8%, Anime 14.6%, Romance 9.8%
- #43 MONMUSU
72% matchVery Positive80% of 5,251 reviews2018
Dev: Tentacle GamesPub: NEKO WORKs
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 48.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
You are an up and coming summoner and a lover of monster girls. Earn money to gather up summoning materialsand summon monster girls!
Why similar: Sexual Content 46.8%, Anime 22.5%, Nudity 18.3%, Visual Novel 8.8%, Casual 1.3%
- #44 Psycho地雷InLove : 싸이코지라이 인 러브
70% matchVery Positive96% of 284 reviews2022
Dev: 유진게임즈
Windows
A simulation of an outcast romance!
Why similar: Dating Sim 28.1%, Visual Novel 26.7%, Anime 14.1%, Romance 8.9%, Cute 6.9%
- #45 Sweetest Monster
71% matchVery Positive92% of 618 reviews2017
Dev: ebi-hime
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A middle-aged man has an encounter with a cute catgirl in the dead of night - but all is not as it seems.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.8%, Sexual Content 14.7%, Dating Sim 14.5%, Anime 13.8%, Psychological Horror 13.2%
- #46 Elf Enchanter: Arousing Anima
71% matchVery Positive83% of 204 reviews2019
Dev: Belgerum
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Fight slimes with a dark elf, accidentally hypnotize her, and have sexy encounters in an erotic visual novel!
Why similar: Visual Novel 19%, Sexual Content 18.4%, Anime 13%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Romance 9%
- #47 Choose Your Cutie
69% matchVery Positive85% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: Hunny Bunny Studio
Windows
The girls are ready to meet you! Each of them is special. Choose your cutie!
Why similar: Sexual Content 37.2%, Anime 19.7%, Nudity 18%, Romance 10.7%, Casual 3.6%
- #48 Amairo Chocolate
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,022 reviews2020
Dev: Cabbage SoftPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 87.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Autumn. With the leaves just starting to change color, a boy arrives at Yunagi Village. The first person he meets is a girl handing out flyers -- a cute, cat-eared waitress.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.6%, Sexual Content 23.4%, Anime 16.8%, Romance 10.1%, Cute 7%
- #49 AI2U: With You 'Til The End
66% matchVery Positive90% of 1,678 reviews2025
Dev: AlterStaff Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
You wake up in the home of a cute girl who's eager to keep you by her side! Engage with thematic stories, puzzles, and yandere AI NPCs who'll go to any lengths to protect you—even if it means contradicting themselves. Bask in sweet meet-cutes, or brace for chaos if you dare to escape.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.1%, Dating Sim 18.4%, Sexual Content 16.1%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Anime 14.3%
- #50 FREE GIRLS!
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 250 reviews2024
Dev: Hentai Puzzle
Windows
FREE GIRLS! - is a stunning, animated, relaxing game where sexy girls are always free and want to fulfill all your fantasies! In this game you will definitely forget about time and find the girl of your dreams!
Why similar: Sexual Content 29.2%, Dating Sim 23.8%, Anime 16.8%, Nudity 13.9%, Cute 5.6%
- #51 A Warmer Shade of Summer
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 118 reviews2021
Dev: 52.6 Productions
Windows
You return to the family farm to find it in disrepair. Maybe you have what it takes to bring it back to its former glory? Who knows who you'll meet on you're way? An old friend? That special someone? Anything is possible in Summerset.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.2%, Dating Sim 24.2%, Anime 16.6%, Romance 10.9%, Psychological Horror 7%
- #52 Tricolour Lovestory
67% matchVery Positive81% of 28,032 reviews2017
Dev: HL-Galgame
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 48.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Time flies and never comes back. But with an incredible 1-million-word script and 100+ original CGs, this game will take you back to when you were young, simple and pure. Go and get the love of your life back, start something new, or end everything in flame, that's for you to decide!
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Dating Sim 24.3%, Sexual Content 17.8%, Anime 11.7%, Nudity 7.5%
- #53 Tsundere Idol
70% matchMixed64% of 96 reviews2018
Dev: NornPub: Cherry Kiss Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Tsundere Idol is a story of Kota, a mild-mannered student in Japan and idol sensation Rui Kurumizaka. Odd circumstances lead Kota to come to Rui's aid and shield her from an embarrassing situation. Rui now knows who Kota is, and is now indebted to the young man. How could she make it up to him?
Why similar: Sexual Content 25%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Anime 16.6%, Nudity 12.3%, Romance 9.1%
- #54 Wild Romance: Mofu Mofu Edition
69% matchVery Positive80% of 195 reviews2017
Dev: NornPub: Cherry Kiss Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 293.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Expanded version of previously released Wild Romance including new UI, more features and additional never before seen in English content. Follow the adventures of Kazuma as he reconnects with four female friends who accidentally reveal that they are not mere humans.
Why similar: Sexual Content 24.5%, Visual Novel 22.5%, Anime 17.4%, Nudity 11.8%, Romance 6.2%
- #55 Dream Date
67% matchVery Positive85% of 2,616 reviews2020
Dev: ADOG
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Date, communicate, enhance feelings and record good memories with girls!
Why similar: Sexual Content 41.6%, Nudity 18.2%, Dating Sim 11.6%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Anime 9%
- #56 UC Love
66% matchVery Positive87% of 70 reviews2023
Dev: Plush Cat Studios
Windows
A humorous and wholesome anime-style dating simulator based on personified University of California schools + more ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)! Romance 2D-girls (or guys) with 3D personalities in a cute and funny visual novel format! There are various locations to visit, minigames to play, and secrets to find!
Why similar: Dating Sim 22.6%, Visual Novel 21%, Anime 15.5%, Romance 11.8%, Memes 8.7%
- #57 Everlasting Summer
65% matchVery Positive94% of 77,532 reviews2014
Dev: Soviet Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 58.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.4%, Anime 18.5%, Dating Sim 9.4%, Romance 8.7%, Nudity 6.6%
