Games Like Narcissu 10th Anniversary Anthology Project

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 59%, Anime 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Story Rich 6.3%, Emotional 4.1%

The latest visual novel by Tomo Kataoka, the author of Narcissu 1st & 2nd, has arrived! An empty world with endless rain and only one person. Here there is no hunger, sickness or even death. Just what story does this world's one occupant have?

Why similar: Visual Novel 52.7%, Anime 22.8%, Indie 7.6%, Story Rich 7.4%, Emotional 6.8%

Japan, 2030 A.D. Memories can now be digitized and archived, allowing people to communicate with the deceased. With only one week left before his best friend’s memories are deleted, can Hiroki uncover the truth behind Sorano’s death?

Why similar: Visual Novel 60.2%, Anime 22%, Story Rich 6.2%, Casual 5.9%, Indie 5.7%

fault is a series of Science Fantasy Cinematic Novels using a unique 3D Camera system for a visually immersive reading experience. Follow Selphine, the bubbly Princess and her sharp-witted Royal Guardian, Ritona, on their journey of a lifetime back to their homeland of Rughzenhaide.

Why similar: Visual Novel 57.7%, Anime 21.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Story Rich 7.7%, Indie 1.8%

A melody of life and death surrounding a sickly girl and her friends.

Why similar: Visual Novel 42%, Anime 15.6%, Emotional 13.9%, Story Rich 13.2%, Casual 7.9%

Last Days of Spring is a YA (Young Adult) Otome Visual Novel following a group of high school seniors in their last week of school as they come to terms with questions about love, life and destiny. Follow the steps of Yuka Kishimoto as she navigates across her final week as a high school student and sees her life come to a complete...

Why similar: Visual Novel 52.2%, Anime 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Casual 8.3%, Story Rich 8.1%

──We cannot choose in this unfair world.The rich boy stuck in his never changing daily life...The fierce girl struggling for survival...Two people in totally opposite positions in life.In the face of confusion and the choices before them, what will they find...?

Why similar: Visual Novel 50.7%, Anime 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Indie 9.7%, Casual 8.7%

fault - milestone two side:above is a Cinematic Visual Novel that takes place right after the events of milestone one. Please note that this novel is a direct sequel to fault - milestone one and contains massive spoilers of the first story. Play through of the first title is highly advised.

Why similar: Visual Novel 51.4%, Anime 18.1%, Story Rich 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Indie 5.7%

A terminal love story

Why similar: Visual Novel 49%, Anime 19.1%, Casual 14.2%, Story Rich 12.3%, Indie 4.4%

Delve further into the world of CLANNAD and experience the stories beyond the original visual novel adventure. Known as CLANNAD Hikari Mimamoru Sakamichi de in Japan, This Steam version features high resolution assets and is translated into English for the very first time.

Why similar: Visual Novel 60.2%, Anime 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Story Rich 9.2%, Casual 8.8%

Rescue squad captain Watase Kasasagi wakes up without his memories in the middle of his most critical mission yet-- a nuclear meltdown at a research facility. In an unfamiliar place and without his years of training, he must rescue the survivors and escape...

Why similar: Visual Novel 61.6%, Anime 17.2%, Story Rich 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%, Atmospheric 1.5%

Wonderful Everyday is a visual novel with multiple routes which develops a story based on a few concepts: "the sky and the world", "the beginning and the end", "literature and science", "savior and hero", "brother and sister".

Why similar: Visual Novel 62.3%, Story Rich 15.1%, Anime 14.6%, Casual 3.8%, Atmospheric 3.3%

Fall into the magically complicated world of Overture as the three main characters embark on an adventure that will shake their lives and the world around them. Will they fan the flames of the growing revolution, or will they be the key to extinguishing it?

Why similar: Visual Novel 54.3%, Anime 15.1%, Story Rich 8.7%, Indie 7.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%

A tale of the planet's final love story told using the full force of minori's critically acclaimed illustrative style, engaging musical compositions, and the highly talented staff that has led fans coming back for more every single time!

Why similar: Visual Novel 55.1%, Anime 23.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Story Rich 9.7%, Emotional 1.4%

The conclusive episode in this visual novel trilogy is set in the far future on the moon. Will Hal's dream be realized? It's been 8 years since the events of episode.01. With the economics of lunar city going out of control what is going to happen next?

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Casual 13%, Indie 12.1%, Anime 11.7%

A dark visual mystery novel featuring transhumanism, traditional marriage, loneliness, and cosplay. Two pursuable characters. Five endings. Welcome to the future.

Why similar: Visual Novel 69.9%, Anime 13.9%, Story Rich 6.2%, Indie 5.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%

In a back-alley cafe, the dead are granted one last night to mingle with the living. Necrobarista follows a dynamic and diverse cast of characters as they navigate Melbourne's hipstery coffee culture, the questionable ethics of necromancy, and the process of letting go.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.5%, Anime 15%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Story Rich 14.4%, Indie 6.1%

An episodic Visual Novel about a Gamer and his life with cute girls.

Why similar: Visual Novel 61.2%, Anime 25.1%, Casual 7.6%, Indie 6.2%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 56.5%, Anime 17.4%, Story Rich 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Atmospheric 3%

When a human is destined to die, the demons ferry their souls to the afterlife. ‘The Reject Demon: Toko’ is the story of Toko herself, a demon who has been kicked out of hell. Toko cannot ferry human souls to the underworld, and every day she stays on earth has her becoming increasingly human.

Why similar: Visual Novel 65%, Anime 18.5%, Casual 8.4%, Indie 8.1%

Welcomed by the fluttering of cherry blossom, the main character, Brian, starts a new high school life in Japan. Brian soon starts to get along with two girls in the same class after they start to talk to him. With their help, Brian gradually learns Japanese culture and customs.

Why similar: Visual Novel 59%, Anime 22.4%, Casual 10.1%, Indie 8.5%

From the world renowned visual novel studio Key, the highly rated story of CLANNAD is now available on Steam! Improved visuals, achievement integration, and Dangopedia make this the best version of CLANNAD to date.

Why similar: Visual Novel 49.3%, Anime 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Story Rich 11.5%, Emotional 6.2%

KARAKARA. It is the sound of aridity. It is the sound of dry asphalt and sandy winds. It is the sound of relentless sunshine, as well as the sound of a withering race.

Why similar: Visual Novel 62.3%, Anime 25.7%, Casual 6.7%, Indie 4.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%

This is a galgame about college life, where you'll pursuit the love of your life. You'll surely experience hardship, triumph, happiness, sadness, maybe even trauma. Only time can heal all.

Why similar: Visual Novel 76.5%, Anime 11.8%, Indie 11.6%

A short tale, a long journey. With a beautiful watercolor touch, it depicts the life of a woman. In her ordinary and modest life...experience her joys, her sorrows, her growth. Witness the story she spins in a life woven by those around her.

Why similar: Visual Novel 52.2%, Emotional 14.8%, Casual 10.2%, Anime 8.7%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Shishimai Rinka was a high schooler who ran a small café named Lion House in place of her grandmother. She lived her life much like any other person her age, but one day, she was caught up in an explosion while returning home on the train alongside her friend, Hitsuji Naomi.

Why similar: Visual Novel 49.3%, Anime 15.3%, Story Rich 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Casual 6.6%

Fishbowl is a slow and tender 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: Visual Novel 41.6%, Emotional 22.5%, Anime 16%, Story Rich 15.4%, Casual 3.9%

Matsushima Michiru is a loved, respected, nationally-famous idol, worthy of singing on the same stage as the legendary Kazami Kazuki... in her own dreams, at least. In reality, she's a complete nobody, only able to perform in a dingy basement bar on the weekends for crowds numbering in the single digits.

Why similar: Visual Novel 54.4%, Anime 22.3%, Story Rich 13.5%, Casual 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%

From the creator of Spice and Wolf, Isuna Hasekura, comes World End Economica. Haru woke up with his life but without his dream. 4 years after the incident, he finds a new cause, as a driven young lady offers him a chance to return to investing and to find justice.

Why similar: Visual Novel 53.9%, Anime 20.4%, Story Rich 9%, Casual 8.6%, Indie 8%

A visual novel about what it means to be human. A story about loneliness, self-identification, and the meaning of existence.

Why similar: Visual Novel 51.7%, Emotional 25.1%, Anime 16%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Explore a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.

Why similar: Visual Novel 44%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Indie 12.7%, Casual 12.5%, Story Rich 10.2%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.3%, Anime 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Story Rich 11.9%, Indie 4.4%

Closer the Distance is a slice-of-life sim that tells a deeply emotional story about the connections between family and friends in the face of tragedy. Unearth long kept secrets, repair strained relationships, and help your loved ones move on.

Why similar: Emotional 40.7%, Story Rich 33.5%, Casual 13.9%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Indie 3.2%

From the author of Spice and Wolf, Isuna Hasekura, comes WORLD END ECONOMiCA. This is the first episode out of three part sci-fi/economic thriller visual novel set on the moon.

Why similar: Visual Novel 74.7%, Anime 19%, Indie 3.6%, Story Rich 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 46.6%, Great Soundtrack 20.9%, Anime 18.4%, Story Rich 11.7%, Atmospheric 1.4%

If there was a robot that could laugh, cry and smile. ...Does it have a soul?

Why similar: Visual Novel 59.2%, Anime 19.7%, Story Rich 11%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%, Indie 1.8%

Follow a girl through the last day of her life.

Why similar: Visual Novel 64%, Anime 24%, Indie 5.5%, Casual 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

"Same encounter, different world." Moon is a young woman who lives an ordinary city life as an office worker. However, because she suffers from depression, she reacts and deals with things in a way that is very different from regular city folk.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.9%, Emotional 27%, Story Rich 17.9%, Casual 10.9%, Atmospheric 5.6%

What begins as a slice-of-life romantic comedy will prove to be a sci-fi tale full of character drama, mysteries, and tragedy. This coming-of-age visual novel is a story about life, mistakes, pursuing your dreams, and finding your place in the universe.

Why similar: Visual Novel 49.1%, Anime 20.7%, Story Rich 16.9%, Emotional 6.3%, Casual 4.9%

Hanako’s Flower Shop is a heartfelt visual novel where you run a flower shop, crafting bouquets using the language of flowers. Listen to customers’ stories, shape Hanako’s journey through choices, and navigate her struggle to honor her grandpa’s legacy while discovering her own path.

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.7%, Emotional 18%, Story Rich 15.3%, Anime 11.9%, Casual 6.5%

MUSICUS is a visual novel that takes a deep dive into the lives of musicians and explores what drives people to create music despite the great sacrifices it often takes.

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.4%, Emotional 19.9%, Anime 15.8%, Story Rich 15.3%, Casual 3.5%

X-note is a blend between Visual Novel and Dating Sim. Follow the story of Essi as she pursues the truth of her mother's death.

Why similar: Visual Novel 63%, Anime 17.9%, Casual 6.8%, Indie 6.5%, Story Rich 5.2%

Do you remember that high school crush you never confessed your love to? Do you ever wonder what could have been if things had gone different back then? This short Visual Novel/Dating Sim explores those questions that we constantly ask ourselves.

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Anime 12%, Indie 11.6%, Story Rich 8.5%

Countdown is a short visual novel that tells the story of an ordinary individual's journey through their thoughts and emotions as their life approaches its end. The plot includes critiques and discussions of social issues such as life, family, the workplace, and the healthcare system.

Why similar: Visual Novel 60%, Emotional 22.1%, Indie 9.5%, Anime 7.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Eliza is a visual novel about an AI counseling program, the people who develop it, and the people who use it. Follow Evelyn Ishino-Aubrey as she reconnects with people from her past, gets to know the people of Seattle who use Eliza for counseling, and decides the course of her future.

Why similar: Visual Novel 48%, Emotional 22.5%, Story Rich 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Indie 5.8%

"This is a tale of 'flowers' that never bloom." Shirohime, a girl who has lost her memory, and Kurofude, a mysterious boy, traverse through classic Japanese fairy tales within the land of Adabana, a realm of illustrated books. What awaits them after they mend the distorted tales?

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.9%, Story Rich 16%, Casual 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Anime 8.2%

​Vinty is off to Melbourne to meet her idol, Excelia!​ Will Vinty learn the star's secrets and finally blossom into a celebrity? (hint: no)

Why similar: Visual Novel 55.9%, Anime 18.8%, Indie 13.4%, Story Rich 11.8%

When the world is coming to an end, who would you want to speak to one last time? Schrödinger’s Call is a visual novel that lets you experience the pain and salvation of human connection, as if you were turning the pages of a picture book.

Why similar: Visual Novel 42.8%, Emotional 20.4%, Anime 15.4%, Story Rich 14%, Indie 5.8%

Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, the quaint little aquarium, Manten Aquarium. Numerous urban legends have arisen from here. On the night of the full moon the waters turn to blood and man faced fish lurk within.

Why similar: Visual Novel 57.3%, Anime 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Story Rich 5.9%, Indie 5.6%

A yuri kinetic novel about overcoming the tribulations of the human heart, and a sapphic tale on the heartaches and reprieves of fathoming love. Asou Ei’s first title with Frontwing is presented with poignant visuals in Full HD, an evocative soundtrack, and voice acting by a star-studded cast.

Why similar: Visual Novel 50.3%, Anime 16.3%, Emotional 15.8%, Casual 7.3%, Story Rich 7.1%

When your loved one hurts you, what do you do? A classic love story about letting go.

Why similar: Visual Novel 55.1%, Emotional 23.2%, Indie 14.4%, Story Rich 4.8%, Atmospheric 1.9%

A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.

Why similar: Visual Novel 43.6%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Story Rich 14.2%, Anime 13.8%, Indie 5.1%

From renowned visual novel studio Key, this is the sequel to the highly acclaimed visual novel CLANNAD. Featuring a truly memorable continuation to Tomoya and Tomoyo's journey, Tomoyo After promises to draw you even further into CLANNAD's world.

Why similar: Visual Novel 62.6%, Anime 18.1%, Story Rich 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%, Casual 5.9%

A moving, tearful story presented by SPRITE, the creators of "Love, Elections, & Chocolate" and "Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue."

Why similar: Visual Novel 52.8%, Emotional 23.8%, Anime 16.6%, Atmospheric 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Graveyard Girls is a halloween-themed yuri visual novel about complicated grief and overcoming hardships. Collect Elle’s “scribbles” to learn about her struggles, befriend a mysterious girl, and have a conversation about death.

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.2%, Emotional 19.9%, Anime 15.6%, Story Rich 11.5%, Indie 4%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 56%, Anime 17.2%, Story Rich 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Atmospheric 2.4%

What Comes After is a side-scrolling adventure and a short heartwarming story about learning how to love yourself. Help Vivi in her journey on the train to the afterlife and back.

Why similar: Emotional 27.8%, Story Rich 19.1%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Casual 15.2%, Indie 13.1%

An old farmer lives with his wife - However, he hasn't quite been himself lately. His mind wanders off, he forgets his daily routine and he often brings up things from the past. Forgotten, Not Lost comes from the creators of A More Beautiful World and is a kinetic novel that tackles the theme of dementia and is a visual novel that hopes...

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.3%, Casual 36.9%, Anime 11.9%, Story Rich 6.8%, Indie 6.2%