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  1. #1 The Archipelago
    88% matchVery Positive90% of 110 reviews2022
    Dev: Never Done Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The Archipelago is a visual novel about brewing tea. The teas you choose determine who you encounter in the midst of a vibrant and changing world.

    Why similar: Cooking 15.4%, Lore-Rich 14.9%, LGBTQ+ 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Visual Novel 9.6%

  2. #2 Dungeon Hotpot
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Renala Games
    Windows

    Dungeon Hotpot is a cozy narrative game set in a torchlit dungeon, where you comfort weary adventurers with warm, delicious bowls of monster hotpot.

    Why similar: Cooking 17.3%, Cozy 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Medieval 11.9%, Visual Novel 11.9%

  3. #3 Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly
    83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,614 reviews2023
    Dev: Toge Productions
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Dust off your coffee machine and prepare your warmest smile to meet your customers again in the second episode of the much loved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator; Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.

    Why similar: Conversation 20.3%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, LGBTQ+ 13.1%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Relaxing 7.9%

  4. #4 Rice & Rest
    81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Squirreled Away Games
    Windows

    Rice & Rest is a cozy narrative game where running a food truck leads to unexpected friendships. Cook meals and chat with quirky, heartfelt, and weird characters in a modern-fantasy city. Stuck far from home, you’ll soon find that food has a way of bringing people together.

    Why similar: Cozy 22.9%, Conversation 22.6%, Cooking 17.5%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Fantasy 6.1%

  5. #5 Coffee Talk Tokyo
    81% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Chorus Worldwide Games
    Windows

    Coffee Talk Tokyo is the newest entry in the beloved series, set in a late-night café in Tokyo. Brew drinks, meet humans and yōkai, and experience heartfelt stories in a cozy, story-rich world.

    Why similar: Cozy 25.4%, Conversation 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Visual Novel 11%, LGBTQ+ 9.2%

  6. #6 Best Served Cold
    79% matchVery Positive89% of 584 reviews2025
    Dev: Rogueside
    Windows · Mac

    Can you mix a cocktail while eye-to-eye with a criminal? Find out in Best Served Cold, a murder mystery set in a bustling speakeasy where you serve customers, make friends and enemies, and solve crimes. At the Nightcap bar, prohibition is a killer… and so are some of your customers!

    Why similar: Cozy 24%, Conversation 18%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%, LGBTQ+ 7.2%

  7. #7 Tavern Talk - A Cozy Visual Novel
    79% matchVery Positive89% of 1,680 reviews2024
    Dev: Gentle Troll Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    A cozy visual novel about running a tavern in a D&D-inspired fantasy! Gather rumors, serve magical drinks, and meet adventurers on a life-changing quest.

    Why similar: Cozy 21.6%, Conversation 12.7%, LGBTQ+ 12%, Shop Keeper 10.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%

  8. #8 Noko's Noodles
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Cyclogon
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Run a warm, cozy noodle shop in a dark, cyberpunk world. Make noodles, listen to your customers, put together jobs, and drive the story to spread your warmth through the world, or send it deeper into darkness.

    Why similar: Cozy 18.4%, Conversation 17.7%, Cooking 13.8%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Shop Keeper 10.1%

  9. #9 Fractured Library
    79% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Raguthra Studios
    Windows · Mac

    An enchanted library - once bustling with life - now swirls with dangerous magic that is weakening barriers between worlds, causing some strange things to happen. Travel to the worlds within the pages to help the eccentric yet lovable librarian restore the library to its former glory.

    Why similar: Cozy 31.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Conversation 13.4%, Choices Matter 4.7%

  10. #10 Toad Tavern
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Community Couch
    Windows

    Play as a down-on-your-luck bartender in a 1920s speakeasy visual novel. Mix drinks, master recipes, and if you serve the drinks perfectly, you may uncover hidden truths; after all, drunk toads tell no lies.

    Why similar: Conversation 27.3%, Cozy 23.6%, Visual Novel 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Simulation 8.5%

  11. #11 A TAVERN FOR TEA
    79% matchVery Positive92% of 144 reviews2023
    Dev: npckc
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A fantasy tea-brewing adventure. Listen to your customers' worries and brew them the tea that they didn't know they needed.

    Why similar: Shop Keeper 19.3%, Cooking 16.3%, LGBTQ+ 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Visual Novel 10.3%

  12. #12 India 89
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bhaumik Patel
    Windows

    India ’89 is a story based cooking game, where you are a 10 year old from the UK experiencing a small village in India in 1989. You cook various dishes as a street food vendor in different locations. Explore the joy of village life, family and cooking.

    Why similar: Cozy 28.7%, Cooking 21.3%, Conversation 18.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Visual Novel 11.6%

  13. #13 Black Dog Bar
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BitLight
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Black Dog Bar is a dialog-based bartender simulator. Each client has its own story. Communicate, mix cocktails, and... manipulate. It is only you who decides where the complicated story of each hero will turn and what will happen to them when they leave the bar.

    Why similar: Cooking 22.2%, Conversation 21.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Relaxing 7.9%

  14. #14 Birb Café
    79% matchPositive88% of 24 reviews2022
    Dev: Birbgames
    Windows · Linux

    Birb Café is a coffee-making visual novel about a cute bird helping adventurers on their quests. Your choices matter!

    Why similar: Cooking 19.2%, Lore-Rich 15.6%, Conversation 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Visual Novel 12.2%

  15. #15 ThaumSmith
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Fox in Box Games
    Windows

    Become the ThaumSmith, the master crafter every hero relies on! Forge gear and brew potions for heroes of different kinds as they embark on quests to protect the town. Level up your craft, uncover the secrets of corrupted magic, and help the heroes grow stronger daily!

    Why similar: Cozy 27.1%, Lore-Rich 15.5%, Conversation 12.2%, Visual Novel 8.5%, Medieval 7.4%

  16. #16 Pip's Potion Shop
    75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: Temple 7 Studios
    Windows

    With your shop on the line, meet unique characters and craft potions of every flavor in this short, light-hearted game. From giant constructs to quirky little creatures, listen to their troubles and mix the right ingredients to create a potion that soothes their hearts and satisfies their cravings!

    Why similar: Shop Keeper 24.9%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Lore-Rich 10%, Medieval 9.2%, Conversation 8%

  17. #17 The Afterlife Cafe
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Guava Pixel Studios
    Windows · Linux

    Travel to the world of the dead, whose stories encourage reflection on life. Chat with spirits, brew drinks to suit your mood, and bond with the people who run the afterlife cafes. In this urban sci-fi fantasy visual novel, your choices impact the living, the departed, and your own path forward.

    Why similar: Conversation 23.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Visual Novel 15.2%, LGBTQ+ 13.5%, Cozy 8.7%

  18. #18 Midnight Ramen
    75% matchVery Positive98% of 365 reviews2024
    Dev: Cointinue Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    In Midnight Ramen, you play as the owner of a late-night ramen stand and his apprentice. You interact with your customers, listen to their troubles, and help them out whenever you can. But as the bowls of ramen are cooked and served, troubles are beginning to brew in your own life as well...

    Why similar: Cooking 20.6%, Conversation 19.9%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Lore-Rich 10.8%

  19. #19 Tea for Sana
    74% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2025
    Dev: Pillow Soup
    Windows

    Tea for Sana is a story-driven exploration game set in a Slavic-inspired fantasy world. You play as Vesna, a spirit healer who is losing her memory. Discover recipes, find new ingredients, and cook traditional dishes to restore the balance between the mountain spirits and the villagers.

    Why similar: Cooking 19.2%, Conversation 18.8%, Lore-Rich 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Fantasy 6.7%

  20. #20 Wandering Okali
    74% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
    Dev: Connil de la Mienuit
    Windows

    Discover magical creatures while exploring a fantasy world in this whimsical, art-filled visual novel!

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20%, Cozy 18%, LGBTQ+ 17.8%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Lore-Rich 15.4%

  21. #21 Coffee Talk
    76% matchVery Positive95% of 12,144 reviews2020
    Dev: Toge Productions
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.

    Why similar: Conversation 21.3%, LGBTQ+ 12.8%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8%

  22. #22 Fishbowl
    75% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: imissmyfriends.studio
    Windows · Mac

    Fishbowl is a narrative game about dreams, grief, and hope. Rediscover your memories and find your way into the present in this intimate experience where slice-of-life meets surreal.

    Why similar: Cozy 22.9%, Conversation 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Visual Novel 12%, LGBTQ+ 11.3%

  23. #23 Spirit Talk - Cozy Visual Novel
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tortita Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Cozy visual novel about a lovely witch who’s able to talk to spirits in a fantasy setting. Using her powers, Julia helps her neighbors in their daily whereabouts. Craft potions, find the right time to use them and get to know both spirits and clients to find their peace.

    Why similar: Conversation 23.1%, Visual Novel 15%, LGBTQ+ 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Relaxing 7.4%

  24. #24 Soup for Soul – Your cooking. Their stories.
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Peas & Quiet Games
    Windows

    Run a quaint Japanese ramen shop, craft every bowl your way, and shape your guests’ heartfelt stories with your cooking choices.

    Why similar: Cooking 26%, Conversation 18.1%, Shop Keeper 11%, Cozy 9.7%, Simulation 6.8%

  25. #25 Circuit Shop
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: RobotBobotGames
    Windows · Linux

    A calm, story-driven simulator where every crafted part matters. Run your tiny workshop, meet other robots, and discover how even the smallest detail can change a life in this forgotten city of machines.

    Why similar: Shop Keeper 25.2%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Conversation 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Cozy 8.2%

  26. #26 A Week Before Autumn
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Paper
    Windows

    Pine Hill is a quiet Midwestern college town. Quiet enough that nobody seemed to hear Ginny Nicholson die. Alone with the thoughts in your head, now you just want to know one thing: why?

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Conversation 17.1%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Cozy 13.3%, LGBTQ+ 11.6%

  27. #27 Potion Tales
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: NighttrainGames
    Windows

    Potion Tales is a potion brewing game, in which the potions you create decide the fate of your customers. Make yourself at home in a cozy potion kitchen and prepare different potions for the unique problems of your customers.

    Why similar: Cooking 25%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.3%, Relaxing 9.2%, Lore-Rich 8.1%

  28. #28 Spring in Summer
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Fantasync
    Windows · Mac

    A storytelling sandbox adventure driven by your own personality about helping a jackalope ghost who cannot move on. Explore a mystical island inhabited by quirky mythical creatures, connect with the hearts of its community, & discover one’s heart fulfillment in your own heartwarming personal journey

    Why similar: Cozy 31.1%, Conversation 20.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Visual Novel 9.5%, Fantasy 8.7%

  29. #29 Irene. The Window
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: The Right Words
    Windows

    Reconnect with an old friend. Discuss your daily lives, past loves, and talking snakes. Get up and do things in real life because she asks you to. Become closer and stay until the very end.

    Why similar: Cozy 30.8%, Conversation 21.9%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Relaxing 7.3%

  30. #30 Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gentle Troll Entertainment
    Windows · Mac

    Welcome Tavernkeep! In this D&D-inspired visual novel you will run a cozy seaside tavern, meet adventurers, gather rumours and mix fate-altering drinks to stop dreams from twisting into nightmares.

    Why similar: Cozy 26.9%, Cooking 12.6%, Visual Novel 12%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Lore-Rich 8.5%

  31. #31 Pekoe
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 145 reviews2023
    Dev: Kitten Cup Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Blend tea and friendship in the flavourful world of Pekoe, a cozy cat-filled tea-making simulator about taking the time for self-care and connecting with what makes you happy. Build relationships, upgrade your teahouse, and discover new recipes as you work towards creating a place you can call home.

    Why similar: Cooking 18.9%, Cozy 17.8%, Conversation 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, LGBTQ+ 15.5%

  32. #32 你的所屬之花
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: AliceJi
    Windows

    In the game, players will be given a series of questions to test them. They will continuously interact with the examiner and make decisions, ultimately discovering the flower that represents them.Welcome to play.

    Why similar: Conversation 35%, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Simulation 8.8%

  33. #33 Omurice Next Time
    70% matchPositive100% of 37 reviews2024
    Dev: Griffin CyanPub: MediBang Games
    Windows

    Finn and Gray have been together for five years now. Two men, simple living, and their biggest hobby is just eating for fun. Explore their husband & husband life, joy and love, hopes and dreams, and casual awkwardness and embarrassment in this slice of life interactive storybook.

    Why similar: Cozy 33.1%, LGBTQ+ 19.4%, Interactive Fiction 19%, Conversation 11%, Visual Novel 8.9%

  34. #34 Ghost Jukebox
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Studio Blue Jay
    Windows · Mac

    Ghost Jukebox puts the “boo” in boogie, having you play all sorts of music for your clients in this cozy rhythm game. Everyone has their own afterlife journey, and it’s up to you to help them complete it!

    Why similar: Cozy 28.4%, LGBTQ+ 15.8%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Relaxing 8.2%, Visual Novel 7.8%

  35. #35 Shake It: Lycoris
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Exceedium Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Shake It: Lycoris is a bartender simulator where cozy vibes, smooth jazz, and a wide variety of cocktails blend into one unique atmosphere.

    Why similar: Conversation 25.3%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Shop Keeper 16%, LGBTQ+ 9.6%, Cooking 7.7%

  36. #36 Witchy Life Story
    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,190 reviews2022
    Dev: Sundew Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    You have two weeks to save the harvest festival! Tend your garden and collect plants for spells and rituals to help the villagers of Flora. After all, if magic isn't for solving everyday problems, what’s the point of a village witch anyway? A cozy story filled with chaos, friendship, and romance!

    Why similar: Cozy 26.4%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Conversation 13.2%, LGBTQ+ 11.8%, Cooking 10.7%

  37. #37 Project Salon
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Safe Flight GamesPub: SIGONO INC.
    Windows

    You're a barber in a city full of beastfolk. Chat with your customers, style their look, help them see something new in the mirror... and in themselves.

    Why similar: Conversation 34.2%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Relaxing 11.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%, Choices Matter 8.9%

  38. #38 FALLEN
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dusty Wolf
    Windows

    Finish what had already begun, halt the Darkness in its tracks, and shape a brighter future for the entire world. Prove yourself worthy as a warrior, as you take on what no faint heart could fathom.

    Why similar: Conversation 25.7%, Visual Novel 21.8%, Medieval 20.3%, Choices Matter 9.2%, Simulation 7.1%

  39. #39 Whispering Ledger
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: WispDev
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    As a merchant in a city caught between warring powers, build relationships with unforgettable characters, navigate moral gray zones, and discover how far you'll go to protect your business, and the people around it.

    Why similar: Shop Keeper 21.7%, Visual Novel 19%, Interactive Fiction 18%, Fantasy 9.6%, Choices Matter 8.4%

  40. #40 Vida
    68% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: YEON 연
    Windows · Linux

    In a future where memories are the last connection to a lost humanity, you are an advanced AI exploring fragments of past lives. Understand emotions, traumas, and choices in a journey to uncover what it means to be alive.

    Why similar: Lore-Rich 22.8%, Interactive Fiction 22.7%, Conversation 17.8%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Story Rich 6.5%

  41. #41 Twincantation
    65% matchPositive100% of 32 reviews2025
    Dev: Little Nihilista Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Horror vs. Heartfelt: You decide, when you play a teen sneaking out to hold a seance for your lost twin sister on the anniversary of her death. Lovingly handmade, this atmospheric short visual novel can be meditative or delightfully chaotic depending on how you play.

    Why similar: Cozy 26.2%, Conversation 14.8%, LGBTQ+ 13%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%

  42. #42 Alien Snap
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: JoStorys
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Explore an alien planet, snap pictures of wildlife and build relationships with your crewmates in this cozy sci-fi Point & Click - Visual Novel.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.1%, Lore-Rich 17.1%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Conversation 16.1%, LGBTQ+ 15.8%

  43. #43 The Lost Legends of Redwall: Feasts & Friends
    66% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2024
    Dev: Soma GamesPub: Forthright Entertainment
    Windows

    Come savor the peaceful town of Lilygrove in this cute and cozy cooking game based on the beloved book series "Redwall" by Brian Jacques. Join Scout-Chef Rootsworth in the kitchen as you challenge hand-crafted recipes, meet a charming cast of characters, and enjoy a beautiful small-town story.

    Why similar: Cozy 25.5%, Cooking 21.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Medieval 12.2%, Fantasy 8.2%

  44. #44 Love, Ghostie
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 608 reviews2024
    Dev: Janbeh Games, LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Become a wholesome ghost matchmaker and grow relationships between the manor’s residents! Gift items to lift their spirits, set them up on dates, and watch love bloom! Discover cute romances with a unique story between every pair of residents! How will love blossom in your manor?

    Why similar: Cozy 30.2%, LGBTQ+ 15.6%, Visual Novel 13%, Conversation 12%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%

  45. #45 Whispering Breeze
    68% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: SoCoolDev
    Windows

    Whispering Breeze is a fantasy brewing simulation game with different storylines. along with the characters Listen to problems and stories inspired by your imagination. And help them out by serving them a drink or two.

    Why similar: Cooking 22.1%, Medieval 15.1%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Fantasy 8.5%

  46. #46 The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood
    64% matchVery Positive94% of 5,832 reviews2023
    Dev: DeconstructeamPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Immerse yourself in an enchanting narrative experience as Fortuna, a fortune-teller Witch condemned to exile on her asteroid home. Craft your own Tarot deck, regain your freedom, and shape the fate of the cosmic Witch society.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.6%, Interactive Fiction 20%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Magic 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

  47. #47 Hearth & Holmes
    65% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Abigail CorfmanPub: Open Sorcery Games
    Windows · Mac

    Did you ever have a virtual pet? Was your virtual pet responsible for solving mysteries in the cruel streets of Victorian London? Did your virtual pet forget to eat? Did he stay up to 3AM doing chemistry experiments? Your virtual pet is named Sherlock Holmes. Try to keep him alive.

    Why similar: Cozy 25.4%, Conversation 20%, LGBTQ+ 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Visual Novel 12.4%

  48. #48 inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories
    65% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Nagai Industries
    Windows · Mac

    inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is a cozy slice-of-life game about running a small-town convenience store, inspired by early 1990s Japan. Meet regulars, stock shelves, and watch quiet, everyday moments turn into meaningful stories.

    Why similar: Cozy 29.2%, Shop Keeper 18.5%, Conversation 17.7%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Relaxing 7.7%

  49. #49 手撕道祖,脚踩大乘(Tao Ancestor's Vanquisher)
    64% matchMixed64% of 14 reviews2025
    Dev: Jinglin Games
    Windows

    A story-rich single-player AVG RPG. Features a 2-hour main storyline with multiple branching narratives, encompassing political intrigue, demon clan wars, and emotional entanglements. confront the apocalyptic crisis of the demon clan's resurgence.

    Why similar: Conversation 25%, Lore-Rich 24.9%, Interactive Fiction 22.8%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Story Rich 8.2%

  50. #50 Catboy Sorcery
    64% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Studio EphuaPub: Ephua Ltd
    Windows

    You just wanted a familiar to join a mage guild. Instead, you got a flirty, cursed catboy with trust issues. Now he says he can help you, if you help him. Can you trust him? Probably. (Send help.) Make the right choices in this cute ALL x Catboy romance visual novel.

    Why similar: Cozy 29%, LGBTQ+ 13.1%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Shop Keeper 12%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%

  51. #51 Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim
    61% matchVery Positive98% of 194 reviews2026
    Dev: Coffee Beans Dev
    Windows

    Run your own cozy café in Tailside! Brew coffee, decorate your café, and follow small stories in the daily newspaper. Progress through days and levels to unlock new items, skills, villagers, and creature visitors.

    Why similar: Cozy 30.8%, Shop Keeper 20.6%, Cooking 20.4%, Relaxing 8%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

  52. #52 Three Days to Chicago
    64% matchPositive100% of 31 reviews2023
    Dev: Chris SchroyerPub: Austin Ivansmith Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    One of them is visiting a friend in Chicago. The other wants to shake things up in New York City. It starts in San Francisco, but where this relationship goes is all up to you.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.7%, Conversation 23.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.1%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Choices Matter 5.5%

  53. #53 WYRMHALL: Brush and Banter
    62% matchVery Positive98% of 192 reviews2025
    Dev: Leafy Games
    Windows

    Meet quirky characters and clean strange artifacts in this short cozy comedy game. From an enchanted teacup to a cursed skull with a chip on its shoulder, each item and client brings new twists and surprises.

    Why similar: Conversation 24.5%, Cozy 18.2%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Relaxing 8.4%

  54. #54 Iridescence ~ A Charming, Seaside Epic!
    62% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: NeoNight
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Explore a serene island where land and sea intertwine on your quest to help a mysterious girl from the sea find her way home. Uncover rich mythology and hidden truths in this heart-warming, epic tale, brought to life with gorgeous artwork and music. Embark on a truly unforgettable adventure!

    Why similar: Lore-Rich 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Conversation 15.3%, LGBTQ+ 13.9%, Visual Novel 13%

  55. #55 Castle in the Sands
    63% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Winter Apple
    Windows

    Castle in the Sands is a pixel art visual novel set in a world inspired by "One Thousand and One Nights" and North African culture. The adventure begins in the heart of the desert and leads you to fairytale places full of magic and danger.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 24.4%, Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Fantasy 12.8%, Story Rich 9.4%

  56. #56 Afterglow Bytes: Reverie by the Shore
    63% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Engram Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Run a cozy izakaya in futuristic Bali. Grill skewers, serve patrons, help wandering spirits, and manage supplies to keep your evening haven alive. Every night tells a new story.

    Why similar: Shop Keeper 27.9%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Cozy 12.1%, Conversation 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

  57. #57 Food for Frog
    63% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: PoppyPunk
    Windows

    Food for Frog is a cozy cooking puzzle game about experimenting with ingredients to create dishes requested by a cast of froggy characters. Get to know your customers, learn new recipes, relax and enjoy the cute artwork.

    Why similar: Cozy 35.3%, Cooking 30.3%, Conversation 19.2%, Relaxing 7%, Story Rich 3.7%

  58. #58 Sips and Sonnets
    61% matchVery Positive100% of 62 reviews2025
    Dev: Blue Tango Street
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Run a tea shop in the British countryside and enkindle your love for poetry in this heartfelt visual novel. Play as Ms Meadows, retired journalist and tea enthusiast, as she prepares for her best friend’s long-awaited visit. Listen to customers’ stories, brew tea, and craft wholehearted poems.

    Why similar: Conversation 22%, Cooking 21.2%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%, Choices Matter 7.5%

  59. #59 if you stay
    63% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: YukimiSoft
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Winter 1999. Kicked out of your house after being outed by your closest friend, you plan to leave your hometown. Your girlfriend, Mika, wants to see you one more time. Decide whether or not you'll stay together.

    Why similar: Conversation 19%, LGBTQ+ 18.5%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

  60. #60 The Perfect Bowl
    63% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pixel Emm
    Windows · Mac

    The Perfect Bowl is a cozy, heartfelt narrative Ramen arranger about dealing with grief, following Jim Wada, the new owner of his family’s ramen business. Journey with him as he copes with his father’s illness and helps his customers find comfort in ramen, aiming to heal himself along the way.

    Why similar: Cooking 24.5%, Interactive Fiction 18.5%, Visual Novel 17%, Relaxing 11.5%, LGBTQ+ 9.8%

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