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: Drama 20.6%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Anime 13.8%, Dark 11.8%, Emotional 10.5%

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: Drama 26.3%, Visual Novel 18%, Anime 13%, Dark 12.8%, Emotional 10.8%

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: Drama 19.3%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Anime 14.5%, Emotional 10.7%, Hand-drawn 10.6%

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 22.6%, Drama 19.2%, Anime 16.2%, Violent 11.6%, Emotional 9.8%

"My love for you began with that kiss." Ex-Kendo practitioner Kanemori Tōya, comes across Saya who seals demonic blades. Saving him from his murderous impulse curse is a kiss from Saya!? The two begin living together, battling with demonic blade in hand. Break the curse with a kiss from this beauty!

Why similar: Drama 28.4%, Visual Novel 21.1%, Anime 14.6%, Emotional 13%, Adventure 7.7%

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: Drama 19.9%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Anime 14.1%, Emotional 13.7%, Dark 13.5%

《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: Drama 30.5%, Visual Novel 25.1%, Emotional 20.6%, Anime 15.8%, Casual 5.2%

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 32%, Drama 29.2%, Anime 21.2%, Story Rich 7.7%, Casual 5.9%

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: Drama 36.3%, Visual Novel 24.1%, Anime 18.1%, Story Rich 11.9%, Adventure 5.5%

"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 29.9%, Drama 21.3%, Anime 20.9%, Story Rich 16%, Adventure 6.8%

After his fiancée returns to Japan for work in this visual novel by Dark One!, our protagonist begins dreaming of being a woman in the Middle Ages. The more he has these dreams, the more he becomes a woman in real life. Can he reverse his transformation, or will his life take a different turn?

Why similar: Drama 30.5%, Visual Novel 22.2%, Anime 15.5%, Emotional 12%, Dark 9.6%

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: Drama 23.1%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Anime 14%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Emotional 12.2%

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

Why similar: Drama 31.3%, Visual Novel 23.9%, Anime 16.9%, Hand-drawn 16%, Casual 8.9%

Hello, Jake. Welcome to the game.

Why similar: Drama 24.5%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Dark 14.5%, Anime 12.7%, Emotional 10%

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: Drama 26.8%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Dark 15.5%, Anime 14.3%, Emotional 11.5%

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

Why similar: Drama 30.5%, Visual Novel 25.4%, Anime 16.9%, Emotional 13.8%, Story Rich 6.6%

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 23.5%, Drama 20.5%, Anime 16.7%, Emotional 10.4%, Story Rich 9.2%

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: Drama 26.8%, Visual Novel 23.1%, Emotional 18.7%, Anime 14%, Story Rich 7.7%

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.6%, Drama 22.2%, Anime 16.6%, Emotional 9.9%, Horror 9%

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: Drama 37.5%, Visual Novel 27.1%, Emotional 18.9%, Story Rich 7.7%, Casual 5.1%

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 24.6%, Drama 24.4%, Emotional 16.5%, Anime 16.1%, Story Rich 6.1%

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 19.6%, Horror 13.9%, Story Rich 13.6%, Violent 11.2%

"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 14.4%, Violent 12.2%, Horror 10.3%

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: Drama 28.9%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Anime 11.7%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Emotional 9.3%

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: Drama 28.7%, Visual Novel 26.5%, Anime 18.7%, Emotional 13.3%, Story Rich 5.8%

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: Drama 23.2%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Anime 13.7%, Dark 12.9%, Emotional 12.4%

《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: Drama 25.4%, Visual Novel 23.2%, Anime 16.7%, Emotional 12.8%, Casual 7.7%

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 29.9%, Drama 22%, Emotional 17.2%, Anime 13.7%, Atmospheric 6.1%

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.7%, Drama 26.1%, Anime 15.4%, Emotional 12.4%, Story Rich 8%

"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 36.9%, Visual Novel 24.4%, Emotional 10.4%, Story Rich 9.8%, Hand-drawn 9.3%

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: Drama 23.4%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Emotional 17.2%, Dark 15.3%, Story Rich 12.3%

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 39.8%, Visual Novel 26.3%, Emotional 23.7%, Casual 6.1%, Indie 3%

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: Drama 25.4%, Visual Novel 22.6%, Dark 15.8%, Emotional 13.4%, Casual 7.3%

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%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Dark 16.4%, Drama 13.9%, Horror 13.8%

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: Drama 24.3%, Visual Novel 24.1%, Hand-drawn 16.2%, Anime 14.9%, Story Rich 9.3%

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 26.4%, Drama 22.2%, Anime 14.5%, Emotional 14%, Story Rich 11.7%

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: Drama 29.8%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Emotional 12%, Story Rich 12%

A visual novel about returning home. That is, trying to get home. After all, your home is no longer there. You could say that it is actually about drinking in a bar and talking to strange people.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.1%, Drama 22.1%, Anime 14.6%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Emotional 11.5%

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: Drama 27.7%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Dark 17.3%, Anime 12.9%, Story Rich 8.2%

"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 23.2%, Drama 21.2%, Emotional 16.2%, Anime 14.5%, Story Rich 8.3%

Play the piano, play the flute, and enjoy a ghost story as you use the profits from your street performances to buy new instruments and furniture! Let's shoot for fame and fortune!

Why similar: Drama 32.6%, Visual Novel 27.5%, Anime 19.1%, Story Rich 9.5%, Casual 8.2%

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: Drama 28%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Anime 15.4%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Emotional 8.5%

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 32%, Anime 22.6%, Drama 22.1%, Emotional 7.9%, Story Rich 6.6%

"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 41.2%, Anime 16.1%, Emotional 14.2%, Story Rich 13.9%, Casual 5.6%

After being left alone on a delivery ship, you find yourself on a space station that has gone to hell. Navigate through the dark corridors of the station while running and hiding from the dark forces in pursuit. Choose who you can trust, while uncovering the mystery of what happened.

Why similar: Drama 32.3%, Emotional 15.2%, Horror 14.4%, Dark 12.2%, Anime 8.5%

This is a story about Iris, a nobody who didn't have a Happy Ending and now suffers the consequences of their own (lack of) actions all alone in the most northern city in the world. A depressing story and a melancholic lesson teached in life's hard way awaits you.

Why similar: Drama 33.9%, Visual Novel 23.2%, Emotional 17.9%, Anime 12.9%, Story Rich 4.8%

In this visual novel with E-mote animated sprites by veteran studio ANIM, after trying and failing to have children, the Kajiuras decided to attend a relationship seminar to fix the problem. There they meet the Sonadas and as the sessions continue, their lives begin to entwine more and more...

Why similar: Drama 36.8%, Visual Novel 30.8%, Anime 21.7%, Casual 8%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Some Scary Love Stories is a visual novel game with option branches Players tap the screen to read the story and make their own choices, eventually leading to different ending branches A collection of long-updated short stories on the theme of "Distorted Love"

Why similar: Drama 30.6%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Anime 13.5%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Emotional 9.6%

Before the streams and before anyone knew her name, there was only Miki. Explore the hidden origins of TheMikiKomori in an atmospheric visual novel about loneliness, identity, and the strange mysteries pulling her toward an uncertain future beneath the digital sea.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.3%, Dark 18%, Anime 17.8%, Emotional 15.6%, Casual 9.2%

The Mermaid Festival is an annual festival that takes place in the coastal town of Suminoe and on the night of the festival, Takumi meets a girl with a beautiful singing voice. From this chance encounter, Takumi's daily life slowly begins to change. The 7th project by developer, feng.

Why similar: Drama 34.6%, Visual Novel 26.4%, Anime 18%, Story Rich 10.1%, Adventure 5.2%

On the snowy mountain, in the wooden hut, we are tied together by the world. She and "I" can only love each other, we cannot be separated. Is this free affection, or manipulated love? A short visual novel with multiple endings, "Tiny Snow", a story with two girls, and you who know what love is.

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.8%, Drama 31.7%, Anime 16.5%, Violent 6.5%, Casual 4.3%

These events happened in the places where any crime is nonsense. In broad daylight at the same time three children disappeared in nowhere. A young detective Jim Rene is the closest to the key of a mystery. But what’s the price of it? It's time to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

Why similar: Drama 23.7%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Anime 13.4%, Emotional 13.4%, Story Rich 8.1%

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 22.3%, Anime 19.3%, Dark 12.9%, Story Rich 12.4%, Emotional 12.4%

A remake of the 2015 visual novel The Way We All Go. A yandere story with over 20 endings set in the sleepy Japanese countryside. Can you reconnect with your old friends, or will you meet a grisly ending?

Why similar: Drama 23.4%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Anime 15%, Dark 13.9%, Emotional 12.2%

「透明人間」のクロと、「透明人間しか見えない・聞こえない」豹馬。平穏を望む２人に、世界は恐るべき牙を剥ける。何度でも。ただ、豹馬の望みが絶たれるまで。

Why similar: Drama 25.3%, Visual Novel 24.9%, Emotional 19.6%, Anime 9.7%, Horror 7.2%

Read through this visual novel that will soothe the loneliest of hearts.

Why similar: Drama 34.6%, Visual Novel 27.2%, Anime 17.9%, Casual 9.1%, Story Rich 8%

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 46.3%, Anime 23.8%, Drama 11.3%, Story Rich 8%, Emotional 6.3%

A story about a guy, a girl he met, and their adventure. Freelance IT specialist Semyon meet a girl from Dagestan on the Internet. However, their relationship quickly grow over the regular chatting - he decides to help her run away from home. That is how their amazing adventure begins.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.8%, Drama 24.4%, Anime 15%, Casual 6.8%, Adventure 6.8%