- #1 Beacon Pines
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,195 reviews2022
Dev: Hiding SpotPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!
Why similar: Emotional 29.9%, Interactive Fiction 24.6%, Story Rich 14.9%, Horror 11.2%, Cute 9.9%
- #2 Hunky City
96% matchVery Positive81% of 167 reviews2024
Dev: Team R.P
Windows
You move to a new city to live with your "former" stepfather. Work, make friends, and explore the thrilling world of romance in this captivating game. Are you ready for the excitement? Let the journey begin!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 60.1%, Romance 12.3%, Story Rich 7%, Emotional 6.9%, Funny 4.7%
- #3 The Gardener and the Wild Vines
96% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2021
Dev: Finite Reflection Studios
Windows · Mac
Leap, slash, and climb your way to the top of magical towers in this wholesome platformer about a gay Gardener on a quest to rescue his love.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31%, Romance 17.5%, Emotional 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Story Rich 8.7%
- #4 Nocturnals
95% matchVery Positive88% of 877 reviews2024
Dev: Cowboy Toad Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short, choose your own adventure game about two boys that find each other in a lonely, post-apocalyptic town.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 42.1%, Romance 21.5%, Interactive Fiction 18.3%, Horror 10.3%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #5 Embracelet
94% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2020
Dev: Mattis FolkestadPub: machineboy
Windows
Travel to northern Norway, solve puzzles using a mysterious, magical bracelet and make new friends on your journey to discover the past - and yourself!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.7%, Emotional 14.5%, Story Rich 13.5%, Romance 12.4%, Adventure 12%
- #6 Lonesome Village
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 232 reviews2022
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Relaxing puzzle-solving and life-sim meet in a cozy, no-combat, coyote adventure. Uncover the mysterious, magical past of Lonesome Village and save this town from the hands of evil.
Why similar: Adventure 28.4%, Cute 19.3%, Indie 16.8%, 2D 16.1%, Simulation 14.8%
- #7 Prodigal
93% matchVery Positive92% of 567 reviews2020
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Journey through a vibrant world fighting vicious monsters, exploring puzzling dungeons, and collecting magical artifacts. Unravel the mysteries of Vann's Point and bond with all of its curious townsfolk!
Why similar: Romance 38.2%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Story Rich 17.1%, Fantasy 9.6%, 2D 9.1%
- #8 Enamored Risks
92% matchVery Positive86% of 204 reviews2020
Dev: Crystal Game Works
Windows
Upon finding a mysterious social media account, Alex sets out to find the origins of the photos and meets three urban explorers, each of them unearthing something new and unfamiliar in her heart.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 41.8%, Romance 26.8%, Cute 8%, Story Rich 7.5%, Simulation 6.1%
- #9 Pixel Puzzle Makeout League
91% matchVery Positive92% of 74 reviews2020
Dev: Rude GhostPub: Skymap Games
Windows · Mac
Solve pixel puzzles, date superheroes, and save the day! Dating sim meets puzzle game in this romantic comedy adventure.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.9%, Romance 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Story Rich 8.3%, Funny 8.3%
- #10 Courtin' Cowboys
91% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: Mrfishess
Windows · Mac · Linux
It's 1863 and you, the player, are traveling through the small western town of Summerfair. Meet up to 7 love interests and discover their deliciously dark pasts... as well as their current horrifying misdeeds.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31.1%, Simulation 15.1%, Romance 13.7%, Lore-Rich 12.7%, Funny 11.1%
- #11 Boyfriend Dungeon
90% matchVery Positive92% of 2,624 reviews2021
Dev: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Date your weapons! Romance swords, daggers, and polearms to level them up in this “shack-and-slash” dungeon crawling adventure.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 39.2%, Romance 21%, Funny 12.2%, Story Rich 11.7%, Cute 10.5%
- #12 Re:Fresh
89% matchVery Positive89% of 330 reviews2023
Dev: Merge Conflict Studio
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Restore your town as you run, jump and dash through cozy locales while helping lovable townsfolk! Become immersed in a tight-knit community of animals and robots while becoming the town hero in this heart-warming solarpunk adventure.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 62.8%, Cute 16%, Adventure 10.4%, Indie 7.1%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #13 Endless Bounty
89% matchVery Positive93% of 129 reviews2020
Dev: WolfBite Interactive LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
This is a point and click adventure where you lead Drok'tar through the town of Gabranth and its surrounding areas while looking for his bounty. You'll meet a slew of characters along with way, and if you play your cards right, you'll find yourself in more... erotic situations with some of them.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 41.3%, Romance 27.2%, Story Rich 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, 2D 6.3%
- #14 Overcome Your Fears - Caretaker
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 140 reviews2025
Dev: markuwaaaaa
Windows
Steve Jackson, a 19-year-old high schooler, is looking after a friends house and encounters eerie events in a small town. Dive into the dark mystery of the events you unwittingly became a part of. Will you be able to uncover the truth?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 44.2%, Horror 21.1%, Story Rich 21%, Adventure 7.1%, Indie 4.1%
- #15 Until Then
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 15,382 reviews2024
Dev: Polychroma GamesPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.
Why similar: Emotional 22.5%, LGBTQ+ 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Romance 12.3%
- #16 Pine Hearts
86% matchVery Positive97% of 110 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper Luminal Games LtdPub: Secret Mode
Windows
Pine Hearts is a wholesome and tender adventure about nostalgic journeys, overcoming loss, and helping others. Embark on a cozy hiking expedition to the sprawling Pine Hearts nature reserve and scale the mountain your father never managed to climb.
Why similar: Emotional 24.3%, Walking Simulator 23%, Funny 14.4%, Cute 14.2%, Story Rich 11.6%
- #17 Button City
87% matchVery Positive93% of 167 reviews2021
Dev: Subliminal
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Button City is a cozy narrative adventure game about a fox and his friends banding together to save their local arcade! Explore a diorama world, play exciting arcade games, complete quirky quests and meet cute animal friends.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.8%, Funny 24%, Story Rich 15.1%, Cute 14.9%, Adventure 9.8%
- #18 Littlewood
86% matchVery Positive93% of 6,792 reviews2020
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The world has already been saved. Now it's time to rebuild your town, learn new hobbies, and forge lifelong friendships in this peaceful and relaxing RPG.
Why similar: Romance 31.1%, Pixel Graphics 29.6%, Simulation 20.9%, Cute 11.9%, 2D 6.6%
- #19 Fall of Porcupine
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 698 reviews2023
Dev: Critical RabbitPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A pidgeon-doctor in a small town. A broken healthcare system. A heartfelt narrative game. Fall of Porcupine tells an emotional story about a young doctor who struggles to find his place. Accompany Finley in a lovingly illustrated world and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine.
Why similar: Emotional 25.9%, Interactive Fiction 24.9%, Story Rich 15%, Cute 13.3%, Adventure 6.8%
- #20 Moonlight In Garland
83% matchVery Positive89% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: Violet LeBeauxPub: Winters Group Estate
Windows · Mac
City life is calling, and you're gonna love it here!* Move to a new apartment in the bustling city. Make friends, find work, and decorate your new home - all while working with the community to improve your neighbourhood. Welcome to Garland! *Apartment quality may vary, loving it not guaranteed.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.3%, Romance 21.6%, Simulation 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Cute 9.6%
- #21 Brookhaven Grimoire
84% matchMixed56% of 191 reviews2022
Dev: Little_Amethyst
Windows
A Wizard has trapped you in a dark storybook, transporting you to the magical town of Brookhaven. With spells, swords, and the power of friendship, begin your new life in this strange land. But remember, escape may yet be possible for those who unravel this world’s mysteries...
Why similar: Romance 41.2%, Pixel Graphics 25.2%, Adventure 12.2%, Fantasy 11.5%, 2D 9.9%
- #22 Cattle Country
80% matchVery Positive87% of 351 reviews2025
Dev: Castle Pixel, LLC.Pub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Linux
Howdy partner! Welcome to Cattle Country, the Cozy Cowboy Adventure Life Sim. Become a determined pioneer traveling west to start a new life. Make a home in the mountains, take on bandits, discover dastardly plots, build a farm, develop your town, and make friends with fellow residents.
Why similar: Romance 44%, Pixel Graphics 23.1%, Cute 18.1%, 2D 9.9%, Singleplayer 5%
- #23 A Story Beside
81% matchVery Positive96% of 308 reviews2022
Dev: Wayward Prophet
Windows
Step into the shoes of Lyric, the humble innkeeper in a quiet mountain village, as she reflects upon a lifetime of poignant memories, heartwarming friendships, and bittersweet choices — proving along the way that you don't have to slay dragons to be the hero of your own story.
Why similar: Romance 19%, Emotional 18.6%, LGBTQ+ 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Story Rich 9.7%
- #24 Hazel Sky
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 301 reviews2022
Dev: Coffee Addict StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Hazel Sky is a heartfelt adventure about a young engineer facing his destiny and his desires. Fix ramshackle flying machines and jump, climb, swing, and slide through a beautiful, mysterious world.
Why similar: Romance 22.4%, Emotional 19.8%, Walking Simulator 19%, Lore-Rich 14.9%, Story Rich 10.6%
- #25 Heirs And Graces
82% matchVery Positive90% of 83 reviews2016
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as Marcel and determine whether or not he has the skills to become Lord Sandor's heir and whether or not he forms a romantic attachment to one of four potential love interests: an ex-gladiator turned gardener, a perfectionist butler, the local doctor, or a mischievous elven Lord.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 46.9%, Romance 23.8%, Fantasy 8.2%, Indie 5.8%, Cute 5.2%
- #26 Basketboy's Adventure
79% matchVery Positive87% of 104 reviews2026
Dev: greenteagame1
Windows
Explore, collect, and fight in Basketboy's Adventure! Uncover stories and hidden secrets across the vibrant, hand-drawn semi-open world of Gugu City. Master dozens of skills and talents, bond with powerful pets, and gear up for an epic battle!
Why similar: Funny 23.1%, Cute 20.1%, Story Rich 20%, Adventure 12.4%, 2D 9.7%
- #27 Verdant Village
81% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2020
Dev: Exodus Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
You've washed ashore in a foreign land. With nothing to your name other than a few tools you’ll have to learn how to live off the land. Explore, grow crops, and meet the locals. How you live is up to you. Can you create a new life for yourself in the small town of Amberglen?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 39.9%, Romance 25.5%, Lore-Rich 18.2%, Story Rich 10.6%, 2D 5.8%
- #28 A Space for the Unbound
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,328 reviews2023
Dev: MojikenPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats.
Why similar: Emotional 39.1%, Pixel Graphics 22.6%, Story Rich 21%, Adventure 7.6%, 2D 6.4%
- #29 新叶旅者与少年的回忆
78% matchVery Positive86% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: project bamboo
Windows
New Leaf Traveler and Youth's Memories "is a short story RPG that involves playing the role of a young owner of a forest tavern and trying to run your own business to repay your debts. Meeting various guests and understanding their stories...
Why similar: Simulation 31.8%, Pixel Graphics 25.6%, Funny 18.1%, Fantasy 12.5%, 2D 12%
- #30 Heart of the House
79% matchVery Positive89% of 76 reviews2017
Dev: Choice of Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
When your uncle Kent mysteriously disappears, you'll embark on a journey find out what really happened. What will you sacrifice when trapped in a haunted manor? Will you destroy this evil or claim its power? And can love bloom in a haunted house?
Why similar: Adventure 57.4%, Indie 42.6%
- #31 Like No Other: The Legend Of The Twin Books
78% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2022
Dev: Actoon Studio
Windows
Dan is a bumbling first-time adventurer who risks everything to solve the legend of the twin books by exploring the abandoned town of Red Pines.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 43.4%, Walking Simulator 41.9%, Adventure 14.7%
- #32 Dragon Audit
77% matchVery Positive98% of 52 reviews2020
Dev: Archive Entertainment
Windows
A battle accountant storms the castle to rescue a princess, but accidentally rescues a lonely dragoness instead. 3D adventure inspired by classic point & clicks -- mixing comedy, light puzzle solving, and a heartfelt story.
Why similar: Romance 21.3%, Emotional 18.4%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Funny 8.7%
- #33 Frogsong
75% matchVery Positive95% of 252 reviews2023
Dev: Frogteam Games
Windows · Mac
A heartfelt adventure in a fantasy world of frogs! Talk to weird and wonderful characters, fight vicious bugs, and explore a vibrant world in this charming action RPG.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 37.9%, Emotional 15.1%, Funny 12.3%, Cute 10.8%, Story Rich 10%
- #34 UncleNeighbor:uncle Dating Simulator
76% matchVery Positive91% of 880 reviews2020
Dev: GameUncle
Windows · Mac
You can play as a newcomer to the town starting a new life and date the 12 uncles
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 68.6%, Romance 14%, Simulation 7.5%, Indie 3.2%, Adventure 2.6%
- #35 Greyfox RPG
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,021 reviews2015
Dev: Lesley DoddPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
You play as a new arrival to a foggy and mysterious town. You find yourself waking up in the bodies of the town's inhabitants at pivotal moments of their lives. Make tough choices as you discover the truth about this town called Greyfox.
Why similar: Adventure 30.4%, Pixel Graphics 23.8%, Indie 20.7%, Story Rich 10.5%, 2D 8%
- #36 Nut City Blues
73% matchVery Positive98% of 377 reviews2023
Dev: looking4stupid
Windows
A comedy-mystery visual novel about Captain Fox, Detective Raccoon and the danger of pineapple pizza.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.3%, Romance 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Funny 12.4%, Story Rich 11.6%
- #37 The Divine Speaker
74% matchVery Positive96% of 436 reviews2022
Dev: Two and a Half Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A story-rich tale of breaking the bonds of fate... and meeting some cute guys along the way!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 47.8%, Romance 22.6%, Story Rich 10.2%, Fantasy 7.3%, Adventure 6.4%
- #38 Coming Out on Top
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,392 reviews2017
Dev: Obscurasoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The acclaimed gay dating sim. Have a sweet, sexy, or bizarrely comedic adventure with the man of your choice!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 82.9%, Romance 8.5%, Simulation 2.5%, Funny 1.9%, Story Rich 1.7%
- #39 The Bottle Of The Heart
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: 樱桃园社
Windows
Begin a unique life in a furry town!Play as a furry college student, immersing in the furry town's world and stories.A game day has morning, noon, and evening, letting you act freely anytime.Take evening walks with your crush!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 56%, Interactive Fiction 25.7%, Simulation 14.1%, 2D 4.2%
- #40 Matchmaking Inc.
70% matchVery Positive88% of 6,788 reviews2025
Dev: Wave GamesPub: Lightning Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A young single man returns to his hometown and takes over the family's matchmaking business. Matchmaking Inc. is a modern-themed RPG designed for men that combines gameplay elements of simulation management and text adventure.
Why similar: Romance 31.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Funny 15.8%, Story Rich 15.1%, Cute 13.4%
- #41 Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature
71% matchVery Positive99% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamhunt StudioPub: Mindscape
Windows
Be a stone Golem and try to save Nature with the help of an adorable Fox! Reconnect ancient sources of energy in environmental puzzles. Discover secrets from a lost civilization and save animals on an emotional quest in a cozy, colorful world.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.1%, Emotional 24.8%, Cute 14.7%, Story Rich 13.7%, Fantasy 8.7%
- #42 Little Goody Two Shoes
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,301 reviews2023
Dev: AstralShiftPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Venture into the woods as you play Little Goody Two Shoes, a phantasmagorical horror narrative adventure where all your decisions matter!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 46.3%, Romance 14.9%, Horror 13.3%, Adventure 9.2%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #43 Always Sometimes Monsters
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,446 reviews2014
Dev: Vagabond Dog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Set out on a cross-country journey to win back the love of your life and endure the hardship of making story-defining choices that affect your life and the lives of those around you.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 33.3%, Story Rich 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Indie 11%
- #44 Shinehill
69% matchVery Positive95% of 186 reviews2026
Dev: Peach Bite
Windows
Yet again they dumped the toughest job on you. Now you are on Shinehill Island, where you suddenly replaced one of the new residents. Explore the world, meet charming townspeople, do farming, fishing, cooking and try not to reveal yourself.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 28.8%, Story Rich 24.7%, Cute 19.1%, Adventure 11.5%, 2D 5.9%
- #45 Ronny's Climb
70% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Zephyrix
Windows · Linux
Relive the 90s in this 16-bit inspired retro platformer! Explore colorful worlds alongside Ronny and their adorable furry friends and help them jump, dash and fight their way to the top of the mountain. Can you overcome the challenges and reach the summit?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 37%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Funny 12.1%, Cute 9.7%, Fantasy 7.2%
- #46 Newcomer : A Language Learning RPG
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Jason Kappes
Windows
✨A language learning adventure where you must learn and communicate in a second language to save the kingdom and befriend its people! 🎮
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 30.9%, Cute 22.3%, Fantasy 15.1%, 2D 14.7%, Indie 11.4%
- #47 Monster Garden
73% matchVery Positive98% of 89 reviews2018
Dev: Zack WoodPub: Self
Windows · Mac
Befriend strange monsters as you explore the surreal magic of the monster garden and discover its secrets!
Why similar: Simulation 19.7%, Adventure 14.3%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Funny 10.4%
- #48 Even the Ocean
72% matchVery Positive86% of 279 reviews2016
Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 47.3%, Story Rich 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Adventure 9.6%, 2D 5.8%
- #49 Bloomtown: A Different Story
68% matchVery Positive86% of 1,422 reviews2024
Dev: Lazy Bear GamesPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Bloomtown: A Different Story is a narrative JRPG mixing turn-based combat, monster taming and social RPG set in a seemingly pleasant 1960s Americana world. Join Emily and her group of friends to save their cozy town from the demonic creatures that live in the hearts of its residents!
Why similar: Lore-Rich 24.4%, Pixel Graphics 23.2%, Cute 18.2%, Story Rich 17.6%, Adventure 12.5%
- #50 Venture to the Vile
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 179 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Cut to BitsPub: Aniplex Inc.
Windows
Dive into the strange town of Rainybrook, taken over by the “Vile” in this 2.5D metroidvania! Fight your way through treacherous terrains and defeat formidable bosses to absorb their powers! Will you save the town and find your missing friend Ella — or will you give in to the monster you've become?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 44.4%, Horror 25.1%, Adventure 15.5%, Action 8.1%, Singleplayer 7%
- #51 Welcome to Bummertown
72% matchVery Positive82% of 92 reviews2018
Dev: Think Inside The Box
Windows
Welcome to Bummertown a place where You'll have to collect items, talk to colorful characters and solve puzzles in order to find a lost character named Bedford.
Why similar: Adventure 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Funny 13.7%, Indie 13%, Story Rich 12.6%
- #52 Awkward Valley
67% matchVery Positive92% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: GallbladderPub: Rue Valley Time Management Department
Windows
Welcome to Awkward Valley! Plan your day, tackle strange activities, and unlock bizarre new options as you go. Gym? Therapy? Vending machine snacks? It’s up to you! Featuring Awkward Yeti’s weird and wonderful characters in a totally normal town.
Why similar: Emotional 24.5%, Simulation 20.7%, Funny 16%, Story Rich 15.5%, Cute 12.2%
- #53 While the Iron's Hot
69% matchVery Positive82% of 217 reviews2023
Dev: Bontemps GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Reforge a blacksmith’s village on an isle of the land’s finest artisans! Step into the boots of an expert smith for a crafty adventure filled with mystery and charm. Explore the land of Ellian, and prove that a hammer, anvil, and your wits can overcome any challenge.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.8%, Story Rich 22%, Adventure 16.9%, Simulation 13.6%, Fantasy 12.5%
- #54 A HERO AND A GARDEN
69% matchVery Positive95% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: npckc
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as a fairytale hero and help him garden, since saving the princess didn't go that well. A fantasy gardening visual novel and clicker game.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.5%, Emotional 16.2%, Cute 8.4%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #55 Hashihime of the Old Book Town
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 612 reviews2019
Dev: ADELTAPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Follow the protagonist's pursuit to uncover the death of his friends during the Taisho era of Japan. An highly-acclaimed, psychedelic BL murder-mystery visual novel from indie developer ADELTA!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 81.7%, Story Rich 9%, Adventure 4%, Horror 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #56 Snacko
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,002 reviews2025
Dev: Bluecurse StudiosPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Driven away by the cost of living, you and your childhood friend set off with the goal to turn things around and start a new life. Explore, gather, and build up the town from scratch into a place you'll be proud to call "home"!
Why similar: Cute 24.4%, Funny 19.2%, Simulation 17.4%, Story Rich 16.9%, Fantasy 11.2%
- #57 Mondealy
66% matchVery Positive94% of 609 reviews2023
Dev: uglycoalPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Mondealy is about you building relationships and exploring the world. An ordinary guy from an ordinary town on an ordinary day uncovers the secrets of an extraordinary underground kingdom located under his home. Your adventure begins!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.2%, Story Rich 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Cute 13.7%, Fantasy 8.6%
- #58 The Night Market
68% matchVery Positive86% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: Zinnia DemitassePub: Lamplight Inc.
Windows · Mac
Welcome to the Night Market. Survive your journey while navigating a foreign land, rife with political intrigue, arbitrary rules and secrets designed to keep you distracted. Fall in love, explore a world with rich characters, and try to save the realm.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 39.3%, Interactive Fiction 24.5%, Romance 22.8%, Story Rich 8.5%, Fantasy 4.5%
- #59 Potion Permit
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 5,226 reviews2022
Dev: MassHive MediaPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Moonbury's residents need healing, and you're the best chemist around! With your trusty tools, a brewing cauldron, and a canine companion at your side, you'll need to diagnose symptoms, gather ingredients, brew potions, and cure ailments in this open-ended sim RPG.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 27.8%, Simulation 20.3%, Cute 19.6%, Adventure 13.2%, 2D 10.1%
- #60 Mr. Saitou
66% matchVery Positive96% of 496 reviews2023
Dev: Laura Shigihara
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short game about an average white-collar worker who struggles to find meaning in a life full of constant overtime and isolation. After an accident lands him in the hospital, Mr. Saitou is spirited away to a strange fantasy world where an unexpected friend takes him on a life-changing adventure.
Why similar: Emotional 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Funny 11.7%, Story Rich 11.7%, Walking Simulator 10.8%