- #1 Monster Prom
97% matchVery Positive93% of 14,278 reviews2018
Dev: Beautiful GlitchPub: Xelu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You have 3 weeks to get a date for Monster Prom! Go through absurd and funny situations, raise your stats and seduce one of your classmates. Beautiful art, bold, unapologetic dialogue and hard choices make up this Multiplayer (1-4 players) Dating Sim. Be your worst self.
Why similar: Dating Sim 28.7%, LGBTQ+ 20.4%, Comedy 12.5%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Choices Matter 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the series' signature blend of chaotic humor, multiplayer dating mechanics, and supernatural charm.
- #2 Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,115 reviews2020
Dev: Beautiful Glitch
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
"Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp" brings you more of the world's best (and maybe only?) multiplayer dating sim; but in a way you've never expected!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17%, Dating Sim 15.6%, Comedy 9.2%, Text-Based 8.9%, Visual Novel 8%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the original formula with new characters, a camp setting, and the same hilarious, high-stakes dating gameplay.
- #3 Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,285 reviews2022
Dev: Beautiful Glitch
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Embark on a road trip like no other in this co-op narrative survival adventure. Visit fun locations, meet wacky characters, and manage your resources wisely. And yes: you still can date some hot monsters ;)
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 12.6%, Dating Sim 10.4%, Dark Humor 9.3%, Memes 9%, Comedy 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A spin-off that shifts the focus to a road trip survival mechanic while maintaining the series' iconic art style and comedic writing.
- #4 Doomsday Paradise
95% matchVery Positive91% of 247 reviews2023
Dev: Lemonade Flashbang
Windows
Can you get a date before the end of the world? Doomsday Paradise is a goofy, multiplayer dating sim about finding love before the apocalypse. With over 130 different endings and 12 different singles to woo- no two games will ever be the same.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.8%, Dark Humor 19.1%, Dating Sim 18.4%, Visual Novel 8.4%, Romance 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer-focused dating sim that shares the chaotic, apocalyptic energy and comedic tone of the Monster Prom series.
- #5 Dialtown: Phone Dating Sim
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,198 reviews2022
Dev: DirectDoggo
Windows
If you've ever wanted to romantically pursue a phone, then hot DARN, do I have just the game for you.
Why similar: Dating Sim 26.5%, LGBTQ+ 23.1%, Comedy 17.7%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Funny 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Matches the seed game's surreal, absurdist humor and unique character designs in a highly interactive dating sim format.
- #6 Hooked on You: A Dead by Daylight Dating Sim™
94% matchVery Positive90% of 6,618 reviews2022
Dev: PsyopPub: Behaviour Interactive Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Welcome to Murderer’s Island. Your companions: four dead-sexy Killers who, underneath their murderous exteriors, just want a little romance. Flirt your way into their hearts, uncovering dark twists along the way. Will you find true love, forge friendships… or get hacked to death?
Why similar: Dating Sim 19.5%, Visual Novel 11.5%, LGBTQ+ 10.4%, Text-Based 9.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Uses meta-humor and a supernatural setting to create a parody-heavy dating experience that feels very similar to the Monster Prom vibe.
- #7 I Wani Hug that Gator!
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,578 reviews2024
Dev: Cavemanon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
I Wani Hug that Gator! Is a choice-driven narrative about teenagers struggling to find their way. Help Inco, loser highschooler extraordinaire, navigate his budding friendships (and romance!) while surviving being the only human in a dinosaur-filled school.
Why similar: Dating Sim 16.7%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.2%, Romance 10.6%, Choices Matter 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality visual novel featuring monster-themed romance with deep, emotional writing and meaningful choices.
- #8 Date Everything!
92% matchVery Positive94% of 7,103 reviews2025
Dev: Sassy Chap GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Date Everything! is a sandbox dating simulator set in the comfort of your own home, featuring 100 fully voice acted datable characters! Let the romance flow between your bed, smoke alarm and… Overwhelming Sense of Existential Dread? Are you ready to Date Everything?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.8%, Dating Sim 22.5%, Romance 10.5%, Comedy 10.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, high-concept dating sim that embraces the same over-the-top, comedic premise as the Monster Prom series.
- #9 Sucker for Love: First Date
91% 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 22.8%, Comedy 15.9%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Romance 14.5%, Multiple Endings 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of supernatural horror and absurd, lighthearted romance with a focus on eldritch entities.
- #10 Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator
91% matchVery Positive92% of 6,238 reviews2017
Dev: Game Grumps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator is a game where you play as a Dad and your goal is to meet and romance other hot Dads. Are you ready? Hi ready, I'm Dad.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31.2%, Dating Sim 24.4%, Memes 10.1%, Romance 8.6%, Visual Novel 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A well-written, inclusive dating sim that focuses on character-driven stories and humorous, relatable situations.
- #11 From Madness with Love
90% matchVery Positive91% of 501 reviews2023
Dev: JamsanpoidPub: VampireK.K.
Windows
This is a dating sim with guys you will never be on the same page with! For some reason, you just can't communicate with the guy you like... An unusual yet extraordinary experience with a cute pixel art style, fully voiced in Japanese.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.1%, Dark Humor 17.2%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Comedy 12.5%, Multiple Endings 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same brand of dark, absurdist comedy and chaotic energy found in the Monster Prom universe.
- #12 Boyfriend Dungeon
89% matchVery Positive92% of 2,643 reviews2021
Dev: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Date your weapons! Romance swords, daggers, and polearms to level them up in this “shack-and-slash” dungeon crawling adventure.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.9%, Dating Sim 20.4%, Comedy 16.3%, Romance 10.8%, Choices Matter 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional dating sim elements with action-oriented gameplay, offering a unique and inclusive romance experience.
- #13 A Date with Death
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 13,836 reviews2023
Dev: Two and a Half Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.
Why similar: Dating Sim 27.7%, LGBTQ+ 22.6%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Romance 9.8%, Text-Based 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, banter-heavy supernatural dating sim that focuses on the relationship between the player and a quirky entity.
- #14 Pixel Puzzle Makeout League
88% matchVery Positive92% of 75 reviews2020
Dev: Rude GhostPub: Skymap Games
Windows · Mac
Solve pixel puzzles, date superheroes, and save the day! Dating sim meets puzzle game in this romantic comedy adventure.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.4%, Dating Sim 18.7%, Comedy 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Romance 10%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky, puzzle-based dating sim that shares the lighthearted and colorful aesthetic of the Monster Prom games.
- #15 Purrfect Date - Visual Novel/Dating Simulator
89% matchMixed61% of 471 reviews2017
Dev: Bae TeamPub: Bossa Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 38%
As Cat Island’s newest arrival, it’s not long before you realise something’s seriously amiss, or should we say… amorous! A blend of mystery, intrigue and wickedly black humour, will you discover your Purrfect Date before it’s too late? Remember, curiosity killed the cat...
Why similar: Dating Sim 24.5%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Memes 11.7%, Parody 10.9% ★, Romance 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: An absurd, comedic dating sim that leans into the strange and unexpected, much like the Monster Prom series.
- #16 Speed Dating for Ghosts
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 545 reviews2018
Dev: Copychaser Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Branching dialogue! Hard choices! A cemetery's worth of phantoms, wraiths, and poltergeists lookin' for love in all the blight places.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.1%, Dating Sim 19.3%, Dark Humor 15.8%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Choices Matter 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique, supernatural premise with a focus on funny, poignant, and memorable character interactions.
- #17 Hatoful Boyfriend
86% matchVery Positive94% of 7,560 reviews2014
Dev: MediatonicPub: Epic Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted as the only human student at the prestigious St. PigeoNation’s Institute, a school for talented birds! Roam the halls and find love in between classes as a sophomore student at the world’s greatest pigeon high school.
Why similar: Dating Sim 28.2%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Comedy 10.8%, Romance 8.5%, Multiple Endings 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: The classic pioneer of the 'absurd dating sim' genre that paved the way for games like Monster Prom.
- #18 ERROR143
84% matchVery Positive92% of 4,892 reviews2022
Dev: Jenny Vi Pham
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A bickering and bantering rivals-to-lovers visual novel where you fall in love after first hack.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.4%, Dating Sim 19.8%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Romance 9%, Memes 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features intense, witty banter and a modern aesthetic that resonates with the fast-paced dialogue of the Monster Prom games.
- #19 Lovingly Evil
85% matchVery Positive86% of 118 reviews2020
Dev: Lizard Hazard GamesPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Unleash your inner villain and head over to the Villain Conference, the one and only interdimensional business event for evildoers! Who knows, maybe you'll even find a partner - whether it's in crime or love…
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 15.7%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Comedy 13.4%, Romance 13.2%, Memes 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Allows players to romance villains in a comedic, lighthearted setting that mirrors the 'monster' theme of the seed game.
- #20 Our Life: Beginnings & Always
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 13,479 reviews2020
Dev: GB Patch Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24%, Dating Sim 18%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Romance 12.2%, Choices Matter 9%
Why You'll Like It: A highly inclusive and customizable visual novel that excels in providing a deep, player-driven romance experience.
- #21 Coming Out on Top
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,395 reviews2017
Dev: Obscurasoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The acclaimed gay dating sim. Have a sweet, sexy, or bizarrely comedic adventure with the man of your choice!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 55.6%, Dating Sim 15.1%, Visual Novel 6.4%, Choices Matter 6.2%, Romance 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic LGBTQ+ dating sim that balances humor, romance, and meaningful choices in a visual novel format.
- #22 Doodle Date
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 339 reviews2018
Dev: Nicholas Lives
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Romance, seduce, and even marry your own drawings! Forget about finding true love; In Doodle Date, you create it!
Why similar: Dating Sim 12.7%, LGBTQ+ 12.2%, Dark Humor 11%, Parody 9.9% ★, Text-Based 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A short, absurdly funny dating sim that shares the 'anything goes' comedic spirit of the Monster Prom series.
- #23 Yuri Dating Agency
81% matchVery Positive89% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: Red bean Taiyaki
Windows · Mac
Yuri Dating Agency - a speed dating simulator for WLW. You're a girl who likes girls, walking into this Yuri dating agency to find yourself a date. Here, you will be able to get to know lots of girls. Will you be able to win their hearts?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.5%, Dark Humor 16.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.9%, Text-Based 10.6%, Comic Book 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines dark humor with a unique premise, appealing to fans of the more unconventional side of the dating sim genre.
- #24 Kitty Powers' Matchmaker
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,943 reviews2015
Dev: Magic Notion Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker is a hilarious dating simulator with a difference. Manage your own matchmaking agency with the guidance of your fabulous boss, drag queen diva Kitty Powers!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.5%, Dating Sim 20.4%, Romance 10.9%, Memes 9.7%, Funny 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous, management-style dating game that focuses on the chaotic process of setting up dates.
- #25 When The Night Comes
81% matchVery Positive93% of 329 reviews2021
Dev: Lunaris Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
When The Night Comes is a queer, narrative-driven, supernatural visual novel.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.5%, Dating Sim 18.6%, Dark Humor 14.3%, Visual Novel 13%, Romance 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A supernatural romance visual novel that features a diverse cast and a focus on player-driven narrative choices.
- #26 First Bite
80% matchVery Positive85% of 164 reviews2022
Dev: First Bite Games
Windows · Mac
An LGBTQ+ Vampiric Visual Novel. One Night. Three vampires. Make a deal with death or die trying.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.7%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Dating Sim 12.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.2%, Dark Humor 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A vampire-themed romance visual novel that focuses on player choice and character-driven narrative.
- #27 Curtain Call
78% matchVery Positive88% of 156 reviews2024
Dev: 元气弹工作室(GD Studio)Pub: IndieArk
Windows
Curtain Call: the latest game from the Noobs Want to Live devs. A strategic roguelite combining auto-battling and deck-building mechanics—recruit performers, take to the stage, and prepare for battle! Win glory and the rapturous applause of the audience. Take that curtain call!
Why similar: Funny 59.9%, 2D 22.1%, Casual 12.3%, Indie 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy, cute, and inclusive dating sim that focuses on character development and branching paths.
- #28 Bewitching Sinners
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 509 reviews2024
Dev: Miss Xero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bewitching Sinners is a dark comedy dating sim where your choices will either leave you with your true love or ruin a whole world and potentially killing millions of people within it, no pressure! Explore a fantasy world full of witches, hot priests, and the occasional dance with death.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 15.9%, Dating Sim 14.6%, Visual Novel 10%, Comic Book 9.6%, Comedy 8%
- #29 Arcade Spirits
79% matchVery Positive91% of 627 reviews2019
Dev: Fiction Factory GamesPub: PQube
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Arcade Spirits is a romantic visual novel that follows an alternative timeline where the 1983 video game crash never occurred. It's 20XX and you've just started a new job at the Funplex game arcade. Who will you meet along the way? Will you find the romance you're seeking?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.4%, Dating Sim 19.3%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.7%, Romance 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, inclusive visual novel that captures the fun and nostalgic vibe of the dating sim genre.
- #30 Love Craft
76% matchVery Positive99% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: Toiu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Join the Crafting Club, where the glue is strong and the feelings stronger! Craft chaos, flirt fearlessly, and make some very bad romantic decisions! Find your project partner in this elimination-based Dating Sim!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.9%, Dating Sim 15.3%, Parody 14.6% ★, Visual Novel 9.7%, Funny 8.4%
- #31 BUSTAFELLOWS
78% matchVery Positive86% of 1,017 reviews2021
Dev: NIPPON CULTURAL BROADCASTING EXTEND INC.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
A new visual novel from the legendary eXtend! Mixing dangerous romance with murder mystery, BUSTAFELLOWS is a steamy noir mystery that will make you shiver but ask for more!
Why similar: Dating Sim 19.7%, Text-Based 16.4%, Visual Novel 16%, Romance 12.9%, Multiple Endings 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-production-value visual novel that offers a compelling mix of mystery, romance, and strong character dynamics.
- #32 Tri City Monsters
77% matchVery Positive97% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Peaches
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tri City Monsters is a supernatural, monsterlovin' visual novel where you can romance and/or de-pants 3 demonic love interests. Navigate a dangerous urban jungle with their help and maybe you'll get a taste of what it means to be a monster.
Why similar: Dating Sim 13.6%, Dark Humor 13%, LGBTQ+ 12.8%, Text-Based 11.3%, Visual Novel 9.7%
- #33 Monster Loves You!
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,197 reviews2013
Dev: Radial Games Corp
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Live the life of a Monster, from birth to elderhood and beyond, making decisions that affect the world of Monsters and Humans. Solve problems. Meet animals and interesting people. Get to know them. Eat them. Make your own story!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19.1%, Multiple Endings 18.5%, Choices Matter 14%, Comedy 11.7%, Text-Based 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A monster-themed choice-based game that focuses on the social and moral dilemmas of being a monster.
- #34 The Divine Speaker
75% matchVery Positive96% of 437 reviews2022
Dev: Two and a Half Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A story-rich tale of breaking the bonds of fate... and meeting some cute guys along the way!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25%, Dating Sim 16.6%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Romance 9.6%, Text-Based 8.6%
- #35 UC Love
75% 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: Memes 14.7%, Dating Sim 13.6%, LGBTQ+ 13.2%, Parody 12.2% ★, Comedy 8.8%
- #36 Gachi: Christmas Party 🎄
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 89 reviews2023
Dev: Octo Games
Windows
Welcome to "Gachi: Christmas Party 🎄" a visual novel filled with hilarious and heartwarming moments set against the backdrop of a festive holiday party. Will you find love under the mistletoe or will you end up alone with only your eggnog for company? The choice is yours!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.5%, Dating Sim 14%, Dark Humor 13.6%, Comedy 10%, Visual Novel 9.4%
- #37 Heirs And Graces
76% matchVery Positive90% of 83 reviews2016
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as Marcel and determine whether or not he has the skills to become Lord Sandor's heir and whether or not he forms a romantic attachment to one of four potential love interests: an ex-gladiator turned gardener, a perfectionist butler, the local doctor, or a mischievous elven Lord.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.4%, Dating Sim 13.6%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Comedy 9.1%, Romance 8.4%
- #38 Curtain Call
74% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: Dramatis Personae GamesPub: Juggernaut Entertainment
Windows · Mac
"Curtain Call" is a visual novel about (literally) breaking through social masks by forming meaningful connections with incredibly deep personalities. Whether you’re looking to make new friends or something more, there’s a whole cast of characters just dying to meet you!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.8%, Dating Sim 16.4%, Text-Based 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Romance 8.8%
- #39 Trap Genesis
73% matchVery Positive95% of 348 reviews2021
Dev: No StrikePub: Eroge Japan
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Finally, a new universe is here! The great finale of the ten years history of the "Trap" series. This is the creation myth of the birth of a blessed world where Gods, men, and crossdressers can love each other freely!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 15.9%, Memes 12.7%, Dating Sim 12.4%, Dark Humor 12.1%, Comic Book 9.5%
- #40 Bunkered with Femboy
69% matchVery Positive91% of 303 reviews2025
Dev: Pink Twilight
Windows · Mac · Linux
A “routine” earthquake drill locks you underground with Riley, a shy femboy graphic-designer. Cook, flirt, and gently unlock his guarded heart as the two of you plan what life might look like when the door finally opens.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.1%, Dating Sim 15.3%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Text-Based 11.3%, Romance 9.4%
- #41 The Jackbox Party Pack 4
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,385 reviews2017
Dev: Jackbox Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The fourth pack in this storied party game franchise features Fibbage 3 and its new game mode, Fibbage: Enough About You; the twisted web game Survive the Internet; the dating contest Monster Seeking Monster; the deranged debate match Bracketeering; and the one-up art game Civic Doodle.
Why similar: Multiplayer 29%, Funny 27.6%, Comedy 21.6%, Casual 14.4%, Indie 7.3%
- #42 Sucker for Love: Date to Die For
69% matchVery Positive95% of 1,287 reviews2024
Dev: AkabakaPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Put the ‘love’ in 'Lovecraftian horror!' Avoid the fanatical cultists and survive dangerous rituals to escape the Black Woods with your life in this 90’s anime inspired visual novel!
Why similar: Dating Sim 30.5%, Visual Novel 20%, Comedy 11.4%, LGBTQ+ 9%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #43 By Moonlight
73% matchVery Positive89% of 121 reviews2019
Dev: SugarHyped
Windows · Mac
~ ~ A Comedic Mystery Visual Novel with Relationship Building ~ ~ Play as a paranormal investigator hired by the paranormal to investigate! Search for a headless horseman's missing head before the night is over.
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.7%, Memes 16.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.6%, Comedy 12.4%, Choices Matter 10.2%
- #44 Jake's Love Story
73% matchVery Positive81% of 146 reviews2017
Dev: Mikołaj Spychał
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Everyday life comedy, where your choices matter.
Why similar: Dating Sim 15.2%, Parody 14.5% ★, Memes 12.8%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Comedy 10.4%
- #45 Witches x Warlocks
71% matchVery Positive91% of 657 reviews2020
Dev: Nifty VisualsPub: Nifty Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Witches x Warlocks is a cute and light-hearted Halloween Raising Sim; featuring a customizable protagonist and 4 love interests of different genders!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.5%, Dating Sim 21.2%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Comedy 12.5%, Text-Based 8.4%
- #46 Kaichu - The Kaiju Dating Sim
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 151 reviews2022
Dev: SquiddershinsPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Kaichu is a dating sim about kaiju! You play the role of Gigachu, a gigantic romantic looking for love. Meet 6 other eligible kaiju and visit 24 famous landmarks where Gigachu will answer challenging compatibility questions to decide the fate of your relationship.
Why similar: Dating Sim 16.3%, Parody 13.9% ★, Visual Novel 10.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.7%, Romance 9.5%
- #47 Find Love or Die Trying
68% 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 29.2%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Romance 13.3%, Multiple Endings 8.9%, Comedy 8.2%
- #48 Raptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance
70% matchVery Positive93% of 141 reviews2021
Dev: Rocket Adrift
Windows · Mac · Linux
Raptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance is a dating sim about a teen girl who moves to a small secret community of cryptids. Romance a magical Fairy, a sensitive Sasquatch and a bold Velociraptor. A satirical 90's teen drama about trying to find love in your last year of high school.
Why similar: Dating Sim 19.7%, LGBTQ+ 18.7%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Romance 9%, Choices Matter 8.3%
- #49 PMC Promiscuity
68% matchVery Positive95% of 330 reviews2024
Dev: ShuukoPub: Overseer Division
Windows
Take on the role of a recruit (and stress-relief) joining the famous monster girl private military company: Manticore!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.3%, Dating Sim 22.8%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Comedy 14.4%, Story Rich 6.9%
- #50 Angel Wings
70% matchVery Positive88% of 645 reviews2021
Dev: RumR Design
Windows
Upon answering a mysterious phone call, you awaken in an unfamiliar place filled with new faces… Through intricate relationships and thoughtful introspection, will you be able to unravel the reason you are here?
Why similar: Dating Sim 15.1%, Dark Humor 13.2%, Parody 11% ★, Visual Novel 10.6%, LGBTQ+ 9.5%
- #51 Emily is Away Too
70% matchVery Positive93% of 6,176 reviews2017
Dev: Kyle Seeley
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Emily is Away Too is a brand new story featuring new characters and multiple different endings. Message your friends, surf the web and choose your path through this branching narrative.
Why similar: Dating Sim 21.4%, Text-Based 14.1%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Memes 11.1%, Multiple Endings 10%
- #52 Find Love or Die Trying: Til Death Do Us Part
68% matchMixed69% of 166 reviews2025
Dev: Sunseeker Games
Windows · Linux
The afterstory to Find Love or Die Trying is here! Continue your romance with your chosen partner in the world beyond the killer dating show. Will your love survive, when the world turns against you?
Why similar: Dating Sim 29.5%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Romance 14.1%, Multiple Endings 8.9%, Comedy 8.4%
- #53 Killer Chat! - Original Edition
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,237 reviews2025
Dev: rosesrotPub: angelrot games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Killer Chat! is a satirical serial killer dating chatsim. Play as a (customisable!) writer as you pretend to be a serial killer, get inspiration for your book, fall in love and try not to call the cops through a whirlwind six months with your murderous beau of choice. What could possibly go wrong?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.8%, Dating Sim 18.7%, Dark Humor 16.6%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Comedy 11.3%
- #54 Dear Monster
69% matchVery Positive90% of 117 reviews2023
Dev: Y Press Games Pub: Y Press Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A NSFW tale of magic and love between man and monster with art by the famous bara artist Jouvru! Allen is trapped in a mansion with five magical beasts. Will he escape or claim his legacy as a wizard? Magic is real, the pull is strong, and he can't turn away from these gorgeous monsters.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 32.1%, Dating Sim 18.3%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Romance 10.2%, Multiple Endings 9%
- #55 Roommates
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 231 reviews2014
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Join Max or Anne in Latin House for their first college year! They'll juggle classes, jobs, and social life with four dorm mates, potentially sparking some extracurricular fun. As Anne you can romance Max, Isabella, Dominic and Rakesh. As Max, romance Anne, Isabella, Sally and Rakesh.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21%, Dating Sim 19%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Comedy 12.5%, Romance 9.4%
- #56 Voice Love on Air
66% matchVery Positive87% of 529 reviews2024
Dev: SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Windows
A BL dating sim with elements of studio management and interactions with voice actors! Follow Aki, a newbie voice director who has to complete the recordings for several BL dramas, and interact with the charming voice actors. Come give voice to the language of love!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.2%, Dating Sim 23.7%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Romance 12%, Multiple Endings 8.2%
- #57 Purrfect Apawcalypse: Love at Furst Bite
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 883 reviews2021
Dev: Denny TruongPub: 90% Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Olive is trapped in school in the midst of the apocalypse! With demons slaughtering every dog in sight there's only so many left to spend time with! Will their special someone be Brownie the snack-loving corgi, Sparky the sporty husky or Patches the dalmatian bookworm? You decide!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26%, Dating Sim 19.3%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.5%, Choices Matter 9.3%
- #58 Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers
67% matchVery Positive89% of 186 reviews2022
Dev: Fiction Factory GamesPub: PQube
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers is the follow-up to 2019's Arcade Spirits, a visual novel of love and pixels, in which you seek friendship and romance while working in an arcade. Now the tables are turned, as you seek friendship and romance while PLAYING in an arcade!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.9%, Dating Sim 18.2%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Romance 11.5%, Choices Matter 9.3%
- #59 Lovers of Aether
67% 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 40.1%, Visual Novel 21%, Memes 11.2%, Comedy 7.7%, Romance 4.5%
