Games Like My Living Things

“Perennial Dusk -Kinsenka-” is a kinetic novel about how the human heart endures relentless violence and limitless cruelty, telling the story of a group of exorcists-in-training as they gather the pieces needed to mend their wounded souls.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.7%, Anime 14.7%, Drama 14.7%, Dark 12.7%, Emotional 11.4%

Isabella, your classmate, is someone you were never close to but someone you certainly noticed. One day however, you notice that Isabella stopped coming to class. You start to discover how important you were to her despite never even having a conversation with her before.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.7%, Drama 19.1%, Anime 14.2%, Dark 14.1%, Emotional 12%

You have the opportunity to become the husband of the Goblin Baroness. But what are your chances if this love is a sham?

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.2%, Anime 15.4%, Drama 13.7%, Emotional 11.6%, Hand-drawn 11.3%

A side story for The Labyrinth of Grisaia, this episode takes place just after Kusakabe Asako officially names Kazami Yuuji her successor as number 9029, and details his globe-hopping exploits thereafter. Yet more secret passages of The Labyrinth of Grisaia are revealed within...

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.1%, Anime 17.3%, Drama 13.6%, Violent 12.4%, Emotional 10.6%

Essence Bloom is a linear, story-focused indie visual novel that allows the player to experience a world with beautiful cherry blossoms and fun times with friends....

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.7%, Anime 15.1%, Emotional 14.9%, Dark 14.5%, Drama 14.1%

《Isle Echo》 is a slice-of-life fantasy visual novel with multiple endings. Play as a college student on Hainan Island, meet several heroines with distinct personalities, and shape stories through your choices.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.9%, Emotional 23.2%, Drama 22.5%, Anime 17.5%, Casual 5.8%

"The Other Side of the Sky" is a short text adventure game with an alternate fantasy setting in a single-line ending narrative mode.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.2%, Anime 22.4%, Story Rich 17.3%, Drama 15.2%, Adventure 7.3%

Last Stanza is a slice of life, dramatic visual novel that deals with the consequences of a tragic event from different perspectives.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.5%, Anime 23.5%, Drama 21.4%, Story Rich 8.6%, Casual 6.6%

Sanctuaries. Secrets. Serious consequences. A solo-developed psychological horror/drama visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 17%, Emotional 13.6%, Anime 13.2%, Drama 12.8%, Dark 12.2%

Step into the world of Nyx, a VTuber whose online persona begins to blur with something far more unsettling. After the Stream Went Dark is a short psychological horror visual novel exploring identity, self-perception, and the fragile boundary between performance and reality.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.3%, Drama 16.6%, Anime 15.1%, Hand-drawn 13.7%, Emotional 13.4%

"Grisaia: Phantom Trigger" is a visual novel, specifically a kinetic novel (without branching routes). Returning character artist Akio Watanabe and writer Ryuta Fujisaki bring you the latest installment in the acclaimed Grisaia series.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.6%, Anime 17%, Dark 14.5%, Violent 12.2%, Horror 10.3%

In this visual novel, experience the story of Ethan Syfran, who by an accident got him and his family caught in a whirlpool of crime in a catastrophe-swept world. How would he struggle to get out and save everything he cherished... or carry up all the sins he'd done and keep going?

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.5%, Drama 27.4%, Anime 20.6%, Story Rich 13.6%, Adventure 6.3%

A horror visual novel set in a steampunk universe. Young Lyset finds herself wandering through a mysterious world of sentient machines. In her desperate search for her long-lost brother, she must choose between death and immortality.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.4%, Anime 19.5%, Horror 13.9%, Story Rich 13.6%, Violent 11.2%

At last, an all-out war is at hand. The battle against the religious organization, The Fatal Answer (TFA), has entered its final phase, with CIRS and SORD preparing to send all of their troops into TFA's stronghold.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.2%, Anime 17.8%, Drama 14.5%, Emotional 11.3%, Story Rich 9.9%

Hello, Jake. Welcome to the game.

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.8%, Drama 17.6%, Dark 15.9%, Anime 13.8%, Emotional 11%

On a winter afternoon, she sees that familiar face again. But what does it matter? He was never hers to keep...

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.7%, Drama 23.1%, Anime 18.8%, Hand-drawn 17.9%, Casual 9.9%

Black Lilies - Eternal Summer is a yuri English Visual Novel made by one lone dev. Alice and her friends must try to find they way out of an endless time loop, or lose their minds trying. Drama, mystery, murder, and suffering awaits them... As does romance, if they can survive.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.9%, Drama 19.4%, Dark 17.1%, Anime 15.6%, Emotional 12.8%

"Project Vostok" is a non-linear horror visual novel about a group of airplane crash survivors finding a mysterious Soviet-era bunker in Altai mountains. Uncover a story full of drama, horrors and decide the fate of diverse cast of characters in this visual novel.

Why similar: Drama 16.3%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Emotional 14.7%, Dark 13.3%, Anime 11.7%

"Life is like a waiting room, except people don't leave in the order they enter." Narcissu is a thought provoking visual novel series about terminal illness, living, dying, and the relationship between those leaving and those left behind. There are no miracles, no heroes, no villains in this story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.1%, Anime 16%, Emotional 14.4%, Story Rich 13.9%, Casual 5.6%

As he enters his final semester of college, Kev continues to wonder if there’s something more to the future he’s carving out for himself. After a chance encounter with Vivi, an aspiring voice actor also in her final semester, he experiences the beautiful and fleeting days before his graduation.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.7%, Emotional 18.2%, Drama 17.5%, Anime 17.5%, Story Rich 6.7%

This visual novel is about love, friendship, scientific curiosity, and the mysteries of wormholes, offering an emotional and exciting experience. Players face unique characters and choices that shape the story and relationships.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23%, Drama 16.7%, Dark 16.2%, Anime 15.7%, Emotional 10.3%

A Conversation With Mister Rabbit is a very short, linear visual novel with a dark and bloody twist. The story follows an aspiring knight who seeks wisdom from a big and fluffy rabbit.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.2%, Anime 19.2%, Dark 12.9%, Emotional 12.5%, Story Rich 12.4%

“On the unseen side of everyday life, a story begins.”

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.5%, Anime 17.9%, Drama 15.8%, Emotional 10.9%, Horror 9.8%

Together with Snezhana and her dog Ayda you will go to the woods for mushroom hunting. An ordinary adventure does not foreshadow adversity, until you decide to step into an uncharted plase… A short but atmospheric visual novel that will give you goosebumps.

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.9%, Emotional 14.4%, Dark 13%, Anime 12.1%, Horror 11.7%

A short 3D Visual Novel with an emotional and dramatic story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.2%, Drama 22.5%, Anime 18.7%, Emotional 15.6%, Story Rich 7.4%

A short, dark visual novel set in the UK about a young autistic girl's destructive obsession with her older brother.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.2%, Drama 17.4%, Emotional 14.7%, Dark 14.6%, Anime 14%

In this adventure game, play as a young boy, Boku, who accidentally releases vengeful spirits from a local shrine. To fix his mistake, he must collect the ancient treasures to repair the seal. But the freed Youkai have their own plans for him and won’t make it easy. Can he resist their deadly lure?

Why similar: Anime 19.9%, Dark 17.3%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Horror 14.5%, Drama 9.7%

VTuber Connect is a love letter to VTubers as a medium. One that hides nothing, but embraces everything. Whether you’re a VTuber or a viewer, we all form connections in our own way. How will you connect?

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.3%, Emotional 20.8%, Drama 19.5%, Anime 15.4%, Story Rich 8.5%

여름방학을 며칠 앞둔 어느 날 갑작스레 내 앞에 나타난 한 소녀. 자신을 유령이라 밝힌 소녀는 난데없이 내게 자신을 없애 달라는 부탁을 건넨다. 자신의 눈에 보인다는 죽음의 색을 통해 나는 유령 소녀의 과거를 추적하기 시작하지만, 어째 소녀는 점점 죽음에 가까워지기보다는 나의 일상에 녹아들기 시작하는데...

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.1%, Emotional 18.8%, Drama 15.6%, Anime 14.7%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Can you protect this girl until the end, when the world has turned their back on her?

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.6%, Emotional 27.2%, Story Rich 15.7%, Anime 12.1%, Adventure 5.3%

A short visual novel about a warrior with a dark past and a radiant goddess who are confronted with a shocking challenge that will change their lives forever, forcing them to reconsider their views on such a complex and contradictory feeling as love.

Why similar: Drama 21.3%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Emotional 16%, Anime 12.6%, Hand-drawn 11.1%

《繁花落舞恋如樱 -Re:BIRTH-》由日本美少女游戏资深大厂Navel制作，是早在22年前就已成为广受赞誉的经典名作的重制版。本作由西又葵担当原画与角色设计；由创作了《我们没有翅膀》、《近月少女的礼仪》等话题名作的剧本家王雀孙主笔。桃山伊音、夏和小、九条信乃等知名声优为本作女主角献声。

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.3%, Drama 18.4%, Anime 18.2%, Emotional 14.2%, Casual 8.4%

The Tiny World is a drama visual novel. A New Year's story about a long separation from home, family, friends, and tears freezing in the cold.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23%, Drama 21.1%, Anime 12.9%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Emotional 10.4%

A dark lesbian horror/romance story so toxic it's emitting spores. Ethel, a shy university student, ventures into the wintry woods late at night, where she meets an enchanting femme fatale — but all is not as it seems.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.3%, Drama 16.6%, Anime 14.8%, Dark 14.1%, Emotional 13.6%

It is late December in Taipei. The pavement glows like silver under the winter rain. That's when we met for the first time. The warmth between us has a certain comfort that I’ve never felt before.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28%, Emotional 25.2%, Anime 19.5%, Story Rich 14.4%, Adventure 4.5%

A tale told with vivid colors and rich sound in a classic TYPE-MOON visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.7%, Drama 18.9%, Anime 16.8%, Emotional 13.8%, Story Rich 8.8%

On the whimsical Night of the Fairies, Crow Yamada lands on the rooftop of a quaint patisserie known as Folkroll. Without any memories, he strives to help the cute employees by becoming the best baker around in this sugary sweet visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.3%, Drama 20.7%, Anime 20.6%, Emotional 15.2%, Story Rich 6.5%

A game about the short journey of a boy who left home. Experience a dense story in around 2 hours, along with rhythm gameplay and music puzzles. Enjoy live acoustic sounds and a story that feels like a musical film!

Why similar: Visual Novel 21%, Emotional 18.9%, Drama 16.7%, Dark 16.7%, Story Rich 13.4%

"Styxton" is a nonlinear horror visual novel. Sometimes, salvation is the worst curse. You are alive. Now find out who needed it.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.1%, Dark 19.6%, Horror 16.1%, Story Rich 13.7%, Atmospheric 7.4%

You are about to dive into the adventures of the main hero: pilot-engineer Henry Morgan! The adventure is truly dangerous, but at the same time very passionate and full of love! An intriguing plot with unexpected twists that will leave you craving for more!

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.7%, Drama 20.4%, Anime 16.9%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Emotional 9.5%

I dreamed of a girl. From then on, I saw her every day in my dreams. I don't know why it happened. I can only keep telling myself that it is all false, all illusion. But on the other hand, I fell in love with it.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.9%, Drama 28.3%, Emotional 21.8%, Story Rich 8.8%, Casual 5.8%

Yakuza Cats is a graphic adventure set in a 100% feline Tokyo. This original world mixes Ukiyo-e art with Gen Z aesthetics. It is a coming of age story that puts the player through different ethical choices while tackling themes such as identity and prejudice.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.2%, Hand-drawn 17.7%, Drama 17.5%, Anime 16.2%, Story Rich 10.1%

"Return to that summer with you..." Ryusei returns to the small island of his younger years, where time flows by gently, to spend a fairy-tale summer vacation with his childhood friend who was spirited away.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.8%, Emotional 17.7%, Anime 15.6%, Drama 15.1%, Story Rich 9%

Missing Stars is a visual novel that aims to depict mental disorders and the people who live with them in a realistic, but sensitive and respectful light.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.4%, Drama 15.9%, Anime 15.6%, Emotional 15.3%, Story Rich 12.7%

"Project Vostok" is a non-linear horror visual novel about a group of airplane crash survivors finding a mysterious Soviet-era bunker in Altai mountains. Uncover the story full of drama, horrors and decide the fate a of various cast of heroes in this free visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19%, Anime 13.7%, Dark 13.4%, Drama 13%, Horror 11.7%

One-room cyberpunk VN about doubt, guilt and memory. Talk to a girl who claims to be your girlfriend, question reality, and unlock multiple endings in a short, replayable psychological story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.6%, Drama 18.3%, Dark 17.3%, Emotional 14.9%, Casual 8%

Interactive anime adventure in visual novel format!

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.2%, Anime 14.6%, Drama 14.6%, Emotional 13.4%, Hand-drawn 13.3%

"Some stories are best told to none," she whispered. Long ago, the stars disappeared. Then, a man returned them. Few would believe such a thing; fewer still can recall how he bent heaven's ear. However, you won't find the tale in books or archives—only in the hearts of those who were there.

Why similar: Drama 27.8%, Visual Novel 27.7%, Emotional 12%, Story Rich 11.2%, Hand-drawn 10.6%

This is a story of disease and suffering; of medication and adverse effects; of thoracotomy scars and cellular poisons; of the living who cannot help but to die and of the dying who cannot help but to live; of a resting place other than "on 7F" or "at home".

Why similar: Visual Novel 48.1%, Anime 24.6%, Story Rich 8.3%, Drama 7.7%, Emotional 6.6%

A kinetic visual novel about an ex-archeologist, ex-professor, always-a-poet and now burglar taking his second ever case to crack open a Soul Box after a reporter from the news blows his brains out during a live broadcast.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.7%, Drama 21.9%, Hand-drawn 16.6%, Emotional 13.5%, Story Rich 13.3%

planetarian HD is an engaging and emotional visual novel from legendary game studio, Key. A sub-brand of VISUAL ARTS, Key are also famed for creating Kanon, AIR, CLANNAD, Little Busters!, Rewrite, Angel Beats!, and Summer Pockets.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.5%, Anime 24.7%, Drama 16%, Emotional 8.3%, Story Rich 6.9%

Mugen Takebara doesn't remember much of his childhood. Returning to Inonaki wasn't his choice. Welcomed by his cousin, Sora, the two quickly reconnect… but something is wrong. With her. Or with you.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25%, Anime 14.4%, Story Rich 11.3%, Drama 11.1%, Hand-drawn 10.6%

Tiny Bunny: Prologue is a non-linear horror visual novel. Those, who have heard the voice of the forest, are beyond help.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.2%, Horror 25.4%, Dark 9.7%, Anime 7.5%, Adventure 6.9%

Discover the secrets held within the old House on 32, Dandelion Drift. In this classic Visual Novel you’ll find joy, hope, but also remorse and terror.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.7%, Horror 15.4%, Drama 13.1%, Story Rich 12%, Dark 11.4%

“Raising the blade over my dear friend, I could only curse this broken world with all my soul. Nothing to worry about... If my blade turns out to be the slower.” Shards of fate, heart and soul.

Why similar: Drama 19.1%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Anime 14.9%, Emotional 12.2%, Story Rich 10.2%

Tiny Bunny is a non-linear horror visual novel. Those, who have heard the voice of the forest, are beyond help.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.1%, Dark 17.9%, Horror 15.1%, Story Rich 13.2%, Atmospheric 8.5%

She's here to help! Let Sakuya Izayoi from the Touhou Project comfort you after encountering some hardships in this beautiful visual novel that aims to heal your troubles away!

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.8%, Anime 27%, Story Rich 13%, Emotional 12.4%, Casual 6.8%

When Ryunosuke Kokuto lands a professorial role at an exclusive academy, his hopes for his new charges prove more ambitious than most! In this characteristically crispy dark comedy VN from Liquid, navigate an unlikely career filled with breakneck twists through the lofty halls of St. Martius.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.9%, Drama 20.2%, Dark 19.1%, Anime 14.2%, Story Rich 9.1%

跟随少年，揭开一页页被藏起的心事。在父母的言语风暴中，慢慢学会——不是所有爱都温柔。献给所有在中式教育背景下“不被理解”的孩子，和那些想爱却不知如何表达的大人。

Why similar: Drama 30.3%, Visual Novel 30.2%, Emotional 27.7%, Casual 7.1%, Indie 3.5%