- #1 Bubsy: Paws on Fire!
97% matchMixed62% of 110 reviews2019
Dev: Choice ProvisionsPub: Atari
Windows
From the developers of the BIT.TRIP series comes Bubsy: Paws on Fire!, the latest and greatest in bobcat-based gaming.
Why similar: Runner 70.1%, Adventure 29.9%
- #2 Human Strange Dream
96% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: ALKPub: Alk
Windows
Single player, 3rd, first person (in some characters you can chose first or 3rd person with "K, L" keys) game were you need find a way to go to next dream place.
Why similar: Runner 50%, Adventure 25.2%, Visual Novel 15%, 3D 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #3 Tokyo Hosto
95% matchMixed49% of 67 reviews2015
Dev: Baller IndustriesPub: Baller industries
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Your name is Jayson Traish, and you have just graduated from high school. You failed your exams horribly and you face a life of menial work. Your only recourse is to try get a job at a host bar, where your duties include, hitting on women, drinking copious amounts of alcohol and cleaning the toilets.
Why similar: Adventure 54.3%, Visual Novel 45.7%
- #4 Hoverbike Escape
95% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Cheap Shot Games
Windows
Hoverbike Escape is an endless runner with colorful visuals in a futuristic night time city setting. Avoid obstacles while gathering coins to unlock upgrades. Purchase various bike colors and characters for your collection. Target achievements or push your high score to the limit.
Why similar: Runner 69.5%, Futuristic 19.9%, 3D 9.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #5 Arbeit Man in another world
94% matchMixed65% of 26 reviews2021
Dev: 三月精的旧树屋
Windows
Limited time maze adventure game
Why similar: Runner 65.6%, Adventure 23.3%, 3D 9%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #6 Quantum Conscience
93% matchMostly Positive72% of 57 reviews2015
Dev: Woodsy Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
In this unconventional visual novel, the player controls the story by choosing whether to use the main character's ability to read people's minds. As an agent of an intergalactic society of freedom fighters, Blaire's telepathic skills can be used in the name of freedom, or to manipulate others for power.
Why similar: Adventure 60.8%, Visual Novel 39.2%
- #7 THE GOLD IS MINE
93% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Hey Leroy Games
Windows
You only have one chance to make it to the end with the gold on your back. Mistakes will not be tolerated. Good luck.
Why similar: Runner 58.2%, Adventure 30.6%, 3D 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #8 BUILDING JUMPER
92% matchMostly Negative39% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Hwanhee Choi
Windows
You're trying to climb to the top of a very strange building somewhere. What is at the top of the building? Feel the thrill of climbing a building!
Why similar: Runner 70.8%, Adventure 17.2%, 3D 10.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #9 Lil'Johnny Moonshot Goes To Space
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Panther Game Design Studio
Windows
Lil Johnny is a adventure style game exploring eight worlds through space, ground and inside our parkour space bases. Through jumping, climbing and acrobatics to make your way through the game along Blast off in a rocket or burn rubber in a land rover
Why similar: Runner 47.7%, Adventure 26.2%, Futuristic 17.8%, 3D 7%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #10 イミテーション
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: gentle TAMPOPO
Windows
――It seems that in this world, immortal humans are called “Players.” Eve, a girl living in a world where immortality is commonplace. Become her, gather information through conversation and exploration, and unravel the mysteries of this world.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.4%, Adventure 33.7%, Futuristic 28.9%
- #11 Orion: A Sci-Fi Visual Novel
90% matchMixed54% of 82 reviews2015
Dev: Cylight Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A science-fiction visual novel centered on the implications of time travel, artificial intelligence, and humanity's ascent to the stars.
Why similar: Visual Novel 50.5%, Futuristic 28.1%, Adventure 21.4%
- #12 Clumsy Runners
89% matchMixed69% of 26 reviews2016
Dev: plaiko
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Learn how to successfully run while making qua-zillion mistakes. Run through 10 procedurally generated chapters. Die a lot. Buy upgrades. Unlock 5 characters with special abilities. Most importantly: keep your fingers healthy.
Why similar: Runner 69.2%, Adventure 30.8%
- #13 Nullwake
88% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: DIG Games
Windows
Nullwake is an atmospheric psychological horror with a gripping story, realistic graphics, and unexpected jump scares. But here, you will fear not just the scares — the atmosphere itself will make your heart stop.
Why similar: Runner 42.4%, Visual Novel 27.6%, Adventure 23.5%, 3D 6.4%
- #14 Once in Yaissor 2
88% matchMixed54% of 84 reviews2017
Dev: Valera Entertainment
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Страх и горечь окутала Яиссор, больше нет надежды на светлое будущее... Хотя и до этого особо не был виден свет дальнейшего беззаботного жития. В любом случае Володе предстоит пройти нелёгкий путь по устранению своих внутренних врагов.
Why similar: Adventure 46.3%, Visual Novel 40.7%, Story Rich 13.1%
- #15 Die Die Die And Try
87% match3 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Vozif Corp
Windows
A simple runner where you have to dodge obstacle and finish as fast as possible.
Why similar: Runner 66.7%, Adventure 23%, 3D 6.7%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #16 My Maid Girlfriend
86% matchPositive86% of 37 reviews2018
Dev: Genius inc.
Windows · Mac
You are the protagonist! You take on the role of the protagonist and experience romancing with adorable maids!
Why similar: Visual Novel 65.9%, Adventure 34.1%
- #17 Running into the Cyberpunk
86% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2022
Dev: Must Be Happy
Windows
A wanted criminal trying to outrun the robots. Robots that are trying to put a stop to her escape. How long could you last in this cyberpunk universe? Run into the cyberpunk to find out!
Why similar: Runner 53.8%, Adventure 25.6%, Futuristic 19.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #18 Jump Like a Grad Student
85% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Green Onion Games
Windows
Smith, lingering as a graduate student for 20 years, hears of a rumor about an island where room-temperature superconductors were found. This is his last ray of hope. Help him ascend to the peak of the island and turn his life around. "Jump, Like a Grad Student"
Why similar: Runner 58.5%, Adventure 30.3%, 3D 9.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #19 Ivory Quest
83% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Caleb Kekoa Thompson
Windows · Mac
Cast spells by reading music! Learn treble and bass clef the fun way. Perfect for music students of all ages. Works with MIDI connected instruments.
Why similar: Runner 68.1%, Adventure 20.3%, 3D 9.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #20 幽霊少女室
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: MeimPub: テラサレ (Terrace and Ray Ltd.)
Windows
【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 49%, Adventure 33.8%, Story Rich 14.3%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #21 Reflection
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: White Rainbow
Windows
In a world where the USSR leads in science and space, Sergei, a student of rocket engineering, loses his parents in the “Zarya” station disaster. Years later, he discovers his university's link to the project and sets out to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38%, Futuristic 27.5%, Adventure 25.3%, Story Rich 8.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #22 Umm Oyoun - ام عيون
82% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Mesopotamia Games Studio
Windows
The game is an episodic narrative journey following a mother and her daughter, Sarah, as they search for Sarah's missing father in a stormy, mysterious setting. It combines emotional depth and suspense, immersing players in a world of secrets and intrigue.
Why similar: Visual Novel 43%, Adventure 40.7%, 3D 13.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #23 Together We Live
82% matchVery Positive96% of 219 reviews2017
Dev: Water PhoenixPub: KEMCO
Windows
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 53.3%, Adventure 46.7%
- #24 Echo Leap
81% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Echo Leap
Windows
Echo Leap is an exciting action-adventure game where players click the screen to control their characters to jump and explore a world full of challenges and fantasy.
Why similar: Runner 67.7%, Adventure 30.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #25 Wormster Dash
81% matchPositive98% of 49 reviews2018
Dev: GAMELAB
Windows · Mac
Prepare yourself for a one-of-its-kind platformer game with hidden passages, deathly traps and a dazzling fantasy world. Your task is to outrun a menacing monster you awakened when digging too deep into sacred grounds.
Why similar: Runner 73.3%, Adventure 26.7%
- #26 Once10
80% matchVery Positive82% of 105 reviews2019
Dev: JingtuStudio
Windows · Mac
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 50.2%, Adventure 49.8%
- #27 神明的一天世界(God's One Day World)
79% matchVery Positive85% of 728 reviews2016
Dev: 灰烬天国
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
an Visual Novel & Puzzle Game
Why similar: Visual Novel 51%, Adventure 49%
- #28 Meowmories
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Memolink
Windows
Play as a cat, learn enemy positions and escape routes through repeated failures, and restart quickly to survive the nightmare. Meow into your microphone or press a button to stop monsters, and follow the memories shared by a cat and its missing owner.
Why similar: Runner 60.8%, Adventure 28%, 3D 10.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #29 Archlyphion: Migration
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ★ L I 7 Ξ
Windows
Archlyphion: Migration tells a story of a lone Beanie who, after a fire broke out in their habitat, must make a run for it. Perhaps the herd is waiting at the other side of The Maze, but not before it stumbles across other eras along the way. Will it have what it takes to survive the odds?
Why similar: Runner 65.1%, Visual Novel 26.4%, Adventure 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #30 Mangoo
76% match7 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: hihiisweet
Windows
Casual mini games.
Why similar: Runner 48.5%, Visual Novel 27%, Adventure 17.5%, 3D 6.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #31 Three Fourths Home: Extended Edition
77% matchMixed63% of 249 reviews2015
Dev: [bracket]gamesPub: Digerati
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A visual short story set in Nebraska, Three Fourths Home follows an extended conversation between Kelly and her family during a drive home through an intense thunderstorm.
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.2%, Adventure 39.5%, Story Rich 11.3%
- #32 The Pack
77% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: ZAKHARCHENKO SERGEY ALEXANDROVICH
Windows
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 53.3%, Adventure 46.7%
- #33 Getsuei Gakuen -kou-
76% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2015
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Miracle collaboration work by Tomokazu Sugita, multi-talent voice-cast, and Toshimichi Mori, BLAZBLUE series producer! Please note that this game is only available in Japanese.
Why similar: Adventure 57.1%, Visual Novel 32.6%, Story Rich 10.2%
- #34 Rabbit Canyon
75% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: DIG Games
Windows
You play the role of a brave hare running through a dangerous gorge.
Why similar: Runner 67.1%, Adventure 30.9%, Singleplayer 2%
- #35 Empire of Revenant
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Men of Letters
Windows
An engaging Live2D visual novel with deep plot.
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.9%, Adventure 21.2%, Futuristic 20.3%, Story Rich 13%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #36 Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star- HD
73% matchVery Positive93% of 393 reviews2017
Dev: FavoritePub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A Japanese love adventure game, as you follow the story of Kogasaka You, his hometown and a promise he made.
Why similar: Visual Novel 60.7%, Adventure 25.3%, Story Rich 12.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #37 Infinity Tempest
74% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Natal Game Studio
Windows
You must help the three heroes to flee from their pursuers in an endless race for the survival of humanity.
Why similar: Runner 83.5%, Futuristic 16.5%
- #38 fault - milestone two side: below
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ALICE IN DISSONANCEPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
The cinematic adventure novel series "Fault" has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide, and the latest title in the series is now available after six years!
Why similar: Visual Novel 51%, Adventure 31%, Story Rich 15.6%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #39 The Farmer & the Chicken
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Mauro Marker
Windows
Unleash the chicken's power and escape in this arcade adventure to avoid being caught by the farmer!
Why similar: Runner 62.3%, Adventure 28%, 3D 8.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #40 Blue Hawaii Aniki's Soft Ore Demand vol.1
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Kirishima Shoichi
Windows
"Blue Hawaii Aniki's Soft Ore Demand" is a B-grade late-night variety show starring "Blue Hawaii Aniki's Soft Ore Demand," a show where "self-proclaimed film director" Blue Hawaii Aniki makes a little extra cash.
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.6%, Adventure 40.6%, Story Rich 10.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #41 Blue Hawaii Aniki's Soft Ore Demand DEBUT
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Kirishima Shoichi
Windows
The Blue Hawaii Aniki’s legend begins. The debut of the late-night variety show-style novel game is here! Experience the puzzling and hilarious developments of the cast and their eccentric characters. The next installment is scheduled for release in November 2025!
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.6%, Adventure 40.6%, Story Rich 10.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #42 Jisei
73% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: sakevisual
Windows · Mac · Linux
A murder mystery visual novel. Use your psychic powers to track down a killer and prove your innocence!
Why similar: Visual Novel 50.1%, Adventure 49.9%
- #43 TrymenT ―献给渴望改变的你― AlphA篇
71% matchVery Positive90% of 686 reviews2020
Dev: TrymenTPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 86.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
《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 57.3%, Adventure 34.3%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #44 Piano at 5 a.m.
70% matchVery Positive97% of 189 reviews2023
Dev: Kazuhide Oka
Windows · Mac
"Piano at 5 a.m." is a short text adventure game. A girl who is the main character wanders in a fog forest while adjusting the four factors of "drowsiness," "thirst," "madness," and "recharge," which increase or decrease depending on the choices she makes.
Why similar: Visual Novel 48.1%, Adventure 38.5%, Story Rich 11%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #45 雪色废都 Abandoned Snowy Castle
71% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Amethyst Atelier
Windows
You are traveling to England with your little sister during the summer holiday. But what comes is...
Why similar: Adventure 52.1%, Visual Novel 47.9%
- #46 探偵Rと預言者J
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NUMBER7
Windows · Mac
Gather evidence and uncover the truth through your interactions with others in this mystery adventure game about a case where past and present collide.
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.1%, Adventure 39.7%, Story Rich 12.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #47 The Winter Adventurer
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Menace Gaming Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dash through a frozen world in this winter-themed arcade runner—dodge monsters, survive brutal blizzards, unlock new outfits, and conquer 10 handcrafted levels to become the Winter Champion.
Why similar: Runner 77.9%, Adventure 20.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #48 The Pancake Paradox
69% match3 user reviews33% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: 네발달린물고기Ghotifourlegs
Windows
We need to find another way fast because Earth is going to end? A Mars colonization project? I couldn't care less about that... As a genius physicist, I'm going to conduct research on multidimensional observation right here, right now. Until the day I die.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.8%, Adventure 31.3%, Futuristic 23.7%, Story Rich 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #49 TETE
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: puquPub: P.U.Q.U.
Windows
TETE: A wobbly climbing adventure featuring a clumsy little golem. Can you conquer the hardcore controls and jiggling physics?
Why similar: Runner 62.2%, Adventure 28.2%, 3D 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #50 Run Thief
70% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: H.G.G.
Windows
Run Thief - In the game, you have to play the role of a thief who stole a plot against the Emperor. Passing traps and different locations in daylight or at night, leaving the chase the player will have an interesting adventure on behalf of a young thief saving his house from conspirators.
Why similar: Runner 60%, Adventure 40%
- #51 Per Aspera Test
68% match8 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Beatris Felises
Windows
Survive an intense 5-minute challenge in Per Aspera Test, a nostalgic horror game reminiscent of the PlayStation 1 era. Run, decide, and confront stressful challenges. Run, breathe, think fast - can you handle it? Share results with friends and find out who's the best!
Why similar: Runner 61.2%, Adventure 27.4%, 3D 10.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #52 樱桃客栈
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 本源界游戏工作室
Windows
A story-driven visual novel. Inherit your grandmother's inn, tucked deep in the mountains — Yingtao Inn. Leave the city behind. The inn has no sign, yet wanderers find their way. Never ignore the one rule: be back before midnight. Yingtao Inn awaits.
Why similar: Visual Novel 50.7%, Adventure 34.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #53 山:临界幸存者
66% matchVery Positive91% of 646 reviews2022
Dev: 迩来工作室Pub: WindField Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
偏远的山村中,正举行着古老的祭祀『仙姑宴』。少女吟诵着,舞动着,一场漫长而恐怖的杀戮剧正在悄然上演……
Why similar: Visual Novel 53.4%, Adventure 28.2%, Story Rich 16.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #54 AI T/F Escape: 10 in a Row to Freedom
65% matchMostly Positive71% of 41 reviews2025
Dev: Misty Mountain
Windows
You're trapped in a mysterious room. To escape, challenge yourself with a True/False question created by AI.
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.7%, Adventure 31.6%, Futuristic 24.7%, 3D 7%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #55 Tales of the Cryptozoo
68% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: PROYECTAEX
Windows
Explore, investigate, and survive in a dark world of cryptozoology, where each creature brings its own kind of terror. Will you uncover the truth or succumb to the horrors lurking in the shadows?
Why similar: Runner 49%, Visual Novel 26.8%, Adventure 15.9%, 3D 8.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #56 Cirno's Perfect Summer Vacation
66% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2020
Dev: Chaos Cute Soft
Windows · Mac
When Cirno discovers a magical item in Gensokyo, her power grows as she freezes all the land! Not satisfied with just Gensokyo, she opens a portal to try and freeze New York in the summer! Join us for this free short visual novel Touhou adventure!
Why similar: Adventure 73.9%, Visual Novel 26.1%
- #57 千里の棋譜 ~現代将棋ミステリー~
67% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: Mista StoriesPub: KEMCO
Windows
「最強の名人は、どこに消えたのか?」 かつてない深さで勝負師の真実に迫る推理ミステリーADV
Why similar: Adventure 77.6%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Story Rich 6.1%