- #1 Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds
97% matchVery Positive93% of 2,231 reviews2017
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Romance 12 handsome warriors and the samurai of the Shinsengumi, uncover their dark secrets, and conquer your demons in this historical fantasy visual novel! Your narrative choices unlock multiple branching storylines and 30 different endings!
Why similar: Otome 62.8% ★, Visual Novel 11.3%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Romance 5.5%, Anime 3%
- #2 Destiny's Princess: A War Story, A Love Story
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 313 reviews2016
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
It's a game for girls designed with a dramatic storyline with an emphasis on an intriguing plot. You can fall in love with the well-known heroes of the Warring States Period!
Why similar: Otome 74.4% ★, Visual Novel 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Adventure 4.1%, Anime 3.7%
- #3 Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,075 reviews2018
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Continue your journey to Edo in Hakuoki™: Edo Blossoms, where you play as the heroine Chizuru Yukimura. Romance the famous warriors of the Shinsengumi as you enter a fantasy drama of battles and self-discovery. Your narrative choices unlock multiple branching storylines and 30 different endings!
Why similar: Otome 68.7% ★, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Dating Sim 3.6%, Anime 3.4%
- #4 The Men of Yoshiwara: Kikuya
95% matchMostly Positive74% of 484 reviews2015
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
"The Men of Yoshiwara" is a popular romance game for women. At the end, to whom is it that you will be talking of love? Vocal opening song/English text
Why similar: Otome 71.3% ★, Visual Novel 10.1%, Female Protagonist 8%, Romance 4.4%, Dating Sim 3.1%
- #5 The Charming Empire
94% matchMixed54% of 81 reviews2017
Dev: OperaHouse CorporationPub: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
“The Charming Empire” is a dating simulation game set in the Taisho Roman era of Japanese history. Popular voice actors known for their talent in anime and video games bring our five main characters to life. Your ears will thank you to hear their performances across all the main scenarios.
Why similar: Otome 55.4% ★, Dating Sim 15.5%, Female Protagonist 10%, Visual Novel 8.2%, Romance 4.9%
- #6 Blood Code
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,024 reviews2015
Dev: ZiX Solutions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A story about an ordinary human girl and her romantic encounters with knights and princes. These characters may be gentle, passionate, considerate, or inhospitable. There are many character styles to suit a variety of individual player tastes.
Why similar: Otome 52.8% ★, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Romance 9.7%, Dating Sim 9.4%
- #7 My Vow to My Liege
92% matchVery Positive92% of 4,086 reviews2020
Dev: YETU GAMEPub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
《My Vow to My Liege》is a visual novel dating game. Players get to play as a girl disguised as the King of Ng, a man. The 4 dateable characters are: the guide, the enemy, the minister and the guard.Will they choose the man over the country? Love over hate? Who will they finally end up with?
Why similar: Otome 60.2% ★, Female Protagonist 15%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Romance 10.2%, Anime 2.5%
- #8 The Men of Yoshiwara: Ohgiya
93% matchVery Positive83% of 223 reviews2016
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
"The Men of Yoshiwara: Ohgiya" is a romance game for women, with the famous Yoshiwara pleasure districts as the setting -- but with the roles of men and women reversed!
Why similar: Otome 73.1% ★, Visual Novel 11.3%, Female Protagonist 7.2%, Adventure 4.5%, Anime 3.9%
- #9 Ken ga Kimi
91% matchVery Positive94% of 1,172 reviews2020
Dev: RejetPub: Beijing Happy Entertainment Technology
Windows
Love story with samurais living in Japan This is a splendid Japanese adventure game which its story is happened in "The Land of the Rising Sun" where human, Yōkai and Oni were living together. Will your story end in the tragedy of "Ken(sword)", or the romance of "Kimi(you)"？
Why similar: Otome 71.7% ★, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Visual Novel 9%, Adventure 2.3%, Dating Sim 2.3%
- #10 Pub Encounter
91% matchVery Positive82% of 306 reviews2016
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 99%
"Pub Encounter" is a romance game where you can fall in love with one of several middle-aged men.
Why similar: Otome 70.6% ★, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Dating Sim 4.7%, Adventure 3.5%
- #11 BUSTAFELLOWS
90% matchVery Positive86% of 1,017 reviews2021
Dev: NIPPON CULTURAL BROADCASTING EXTEND INC.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
A new visual novel from the legendary eXtend! Mixing dangerous romance with murder mystery, BUSTAFELLOWS is a steamy noir mystery that will make you shiver but ask for more!
Why similar: Otome 55.6% ★, Female Protagonist 11%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Romance 8%, Dating Sim 7.1%
- #12 Amnesia™: Memories
89% matchVery Positive92% of 4,248 reviews2015
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You awaken to find your memories gone. To learn the truth behind your amnesia, you’ll choose from five romantic paths, each its own world. With 20+ endings, can you write the lasting love story you deserve, or will your love and life come to an end?
Why similar: Otome 63% ★, Visual Novel 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Romance 6.4%, Dating Sim 6.1%
- #13 Nameless ~The one thing you must recall~
88% matchVery Positive93% of 766 reviews2014
Dev: Sujin RiPub: Cheritz
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Nameless ~The one thing you must recall~ is a visual novel game designed for female audiences. It was distributed by the publisher, Cheritz, in English, Korean, and Japanese on Nov. 11th, 2013 and now it is available on Steam.
Why similar: Otome 59.7% ★, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Dating Sim 11%, Visual Novel 8.7%, Romance 6.2%
- #14 My Butler
89% matchMixed55% of 98 reviews2016
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
"My Butler" is a game where you can enjoy falling in love with your personal butler. Each butler is a celebrity; sometimes they'll approach you softly...and sometimes forcefully.
Why similar: Otome 82.7% ★, Visual Novel 11.7%, Adventure 5.6%
- #15 Lost in Secular Love
86% matchVery Positive87% of 522 reviews2016
Dev: YETU GAME
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A Otome game about romancing monks?! All the romanceable characters are monks?! Sweet yet seductive! The untainted body and soul that only you can touch… PS: The game is set in an alternate history with an alternate religion.
Why similar: Otome 56.4% ★, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Romance 8.6%, Dating Sim 8.5%
- #16 Dangerous Relationship
87% matchMixed53% of 86 reviews2016
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
"Dangerous Relationship" is a game where you can enjoy the dangerous world of dating a celebrity. Get seduced while you're on the job and try to keep your relationship a secret!
Why similar: Otome 70.9% ★, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Visual Novel 9.2%, Adventure 3.7%
- #17 Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,122 reviews2017
Dev: Dicesuki
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...
Why similar: Otome 61.7% ★, Visual Novel 11%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Romance 8.4%, Dating Sim 3.7%
- #18 The Amazing Shinsengumi: Heroes in Love
86% matchMixed57% of 112 reviews2016
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Shinsengumi: defenders of the capital. In this game, you can fall in love with a rugged, passionate Shinsengumi captain.
Why similar: Otome 67.6% ★, Visual Novel 15%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Adventure 5.1%
- #19 Gakuen Club
85% matchMixed68% of 62 reviews2017
Dev: OperaHouse CorporationPub: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Gakuen Club is a school life love story that begins when you discover a secret at your academy, setting off a chain of events that you never imagined. Enjoy the different distinct and unique characters along with their own stories and wonderful voices.
Why similar: Otome 70% ★, Visual Novel 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12%, Adventure 4.8%
- #20 C14 Dating
84% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2016
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
C-14 Dating is an otome dating sim that combines archaeology, friendships and love.
Why similar: Otome 57.7% ★, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Dating Sim 9.1%, Romance 6.1%
- #21 Meiji Tokyo Renka Full Moon
81% matchVery Positive93% of 192 reviews2024
Dev: dramatic create
Windows
“Meiji Tokyo Renka Full Moon” (also known as “Meikoi”) is a historical romance fantasy game in which the main character travels back in time to the Meiji era and meets and falls in love with the great figures of history. Having ability changes her relationship with them....
Why similar: Otome 56.3% ★, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Romance 8.7%, Visual Novel 8.5%, Dating Sim 7.3%
- #22 Akash: Path of the Five
83% matchVery Positive90% of 141 reviews2019
Dev: Truant Pixel, LLC
Windows · Mac
Akash: Path of the Five is a professionally-produced, fully voiced visual novel in the otome style.
Why similar: Otome 59.5% ★, Visual Novel 12%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Dating Sim 8.3%, Romance 6.3%
- #23 Backstage Pass
82% matchVery Positive86% of 279 reviews2016
Dev: sakevisual
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 98%
A visual novel/sim game about life, love, and working in the entertainment industry. Play as makeup artist Sian Goodin as she navigates the world of showbiz. Make friends, forge business relationships, and maybe even find romance!
Why similar: Otome 60.1% ★, Visual Novel 12.4%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Dating Sim 7.3%, Romance 4.8%
- #24 Phantom of the Twilight
80% matchVery Positive84% of 79 reviews2024
Dev: Lumiere Entertainment Inc.Pub: Smilegate
Windows
Enjoy a sweet romance with vampires in this otome novel adventure.
Why similar: Otome 71.1% ★, Visual Novel 13%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Anime 4.4%, Adventure 1.7%
- #25 Rose of Winter
82% matchVery Positive91% of 221 reviews2016
Dev: Pillow Fight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rose of Winter is a charming visual novel with adventure, romance, and heartbreak. Choose one of four princes to take on your adventure, and make decisions to unlock multiple endings.
Why similar: Otome 65.2% ★, Visual Novel 14.3%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Romance 6.4%
- #26 Nurse Love Addiction
81% matchVery Positive92% of 873 reviews2016
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 84.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Follow Asuka Osachi, a ditzy girl training to become a nurse at Teito Nursing School. Experience her story with her classmates as they discover love, medicine, and adulthood.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.7%, Visual Novel 22.5%, Romance 13.9%, Anime 12%, Dating Sim 11.9%
- #27 Gilded Shadows
79% matchVery Positive95% of 192 reviews2022
Dev: Steamberry Studio
Windows
A GxB visual novel that explores a whimsical, yet dangerous world which blends the solarpunk and cyberpunk aesthetics into a unique adventure. As you follow the MC on her journey, pursue various love interests in a stand-alone story unique to that route.
Why similar: Otome 64.3% ★, Visual Novel 12%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Romance 10.5%, Story Rich 2.5%
- #28 SoulSet
79% matchVery Positive90% of 161 reviews2017
Dev: NoBreadStudio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
SoulSet is a mystery/romance visual novel, in which you can try to avoid death and pursue a relationship with both male and female characters. You play as Mariko, who finds herself trapped in an eerie mansion with five other people who claim to have no recollection of their past. Who will you trust?
Why similar: Otome 43.6% ★, Visual Novel 17.7%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Romance 7.7%, Dating Sim 7.2%
- #29 Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly
78% matchVery Positive85% of 890 reviews2018
Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Intragames
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Awakening in a mysterious mansion, her first, frantic thoughts are: 'Where am I? And more importantly, WHO am I?'
Why similar: Otome 74.7% ★, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Visual Novel 9%, Romance 4.3%, Adventure 2.8%
- #30 Folie Fatale
75% matchVery Positive86% of 2,531 reviews2024
Dev: Kanmidoko (神海処)Pub: 346lab Localization
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
All capture targets are mentally "Jirai"(landmine)!? Meet these eccentric boys, reveal the truth beneath in this Psycho-love-horror VN!
Why similar: Otome 58.9% ★, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Dating Sim 7.6%, Anime 3.7%
- #31 Heart Cage
73% matchVery Positive97% of 327 reviews2025
Dev: RiceLoveCoffee
Windows · Mac · Linux
Yandere x Otome x Mystery A mystery Otome game with all yandere love interest, play as a detective and find out the truth!
Why similar: Otome 64.1% ★, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Visual Novel 9%, Dating Sim 8%, Anime 2.8%
- #32 TAISHO x ALICE episode 1
76% matchVery Positive86% of 1,344 reviews2019
Dev: PrimulaPub: pencil
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
DUALICE(TAISHO x ALICE episodeI) is a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! You will take on the role of the fairytale heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after"!
Why similar: Otome 74.4% ★, Visual Novel 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8%, Dating Sim 3.5%, Adventure 2.8%
- #33 Yoshiwara Higanbana
76% matchVery Positive91% of 469 reviews2021
Dev: MariaCrownPub: Beijing Happy Entertainment Technology
Windows
--Whether I end up after falling in love, in your arms or in a scarlet prison? It's up to you to make my vow of higanbana fall or wither-- Even if it's only for one night, I want to be held by you...
Why similar: Otome 59.2% ★, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Dating Sim 9.5%, Visual Novel 8.4%, Romance 3.8%
- #34 My Secret Pets!
78% matchMixed66% of 141 reviews2016
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
"My Secret Pets!" is a romance game where you can live a secret second life at home with your pets, which suddenly transformed into cute guys!
Why similar: Otome 72.5% ★, Visual Novel 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Adventure 5.6%, Anime 3.2%
- #35 Dangerous Fellows: Otome Game
77% matchMixed45% of 143 reviews2023
Dev: Storytaco
Windows
Otome dating sim - make your choices and survive this thriller romance game!
Why similar: Otome 55.2% ★, Visual Novel 10.8%, Dating Sim 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Romance 8.5%
- #36 Hashihime of the Old Book Town
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 643 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: Visual Novel 59.3%, Violent 15.2%, Anime 12%, Story Rich 8%, Adventure 5.5%
- #37 Blackberry Honey
74% matchVery Positive94% of 739 reviews2017
Dev: ebi-hime
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A lesbian love story set in Victorian England, featuring maids, music, and finding love in unexpected places.
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.4%, Female Protagonist 30.9%, Romance 12.8%, Anime 11.7%, Adventure 5.1%
- #38 X-note
77% matchMixed51% of 253 reviews2015
Dev: Zeiva Inc
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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: Otome 56.6% ★, Visual Novel 16.4%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Anime 5.2%, Romance 3.6%
- #39 Cinders
73% matchVery Positive87% of 793 reviews2014
Dev: MoaCube
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A mature take on Cinderella that's all about player choices and breaking the classic fairy tale in any way you like.
Why similar: Otome 53.3% ★, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Romance 8.7%, Dating Sim 8.5%
- #40 Ten Trials of Babel: The Doppelganger Maze
70% matchVery Positive93% of 4,366 reviews2022
Dev: 红渊Pub: NVLMaker
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Otome × Death Game × Mild Horror Multiple Endings Puzzle RPG
Why similar: Otome 68.1% ★, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Story Rich 3.4%, Dating Sim 2.9%, Adventure 2.3%
- #41 Love in the Glen
75% matchMixed64% of 69 reviews2016
Dev: Sapphire Dragon Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
“Love in the Glen” is a romantic otome visual novel/dating sim with a fun and charming match 3 minigame. Follow in the steps of Zoe Richardson, an interior designer living and working in Los Angeles’ exclusive and stylish Westside, as she explores the true meaning of love, commitment and passion and how it exists on so many different...
Why similar: Otome 65.7% ★, Visual Novel 14.8%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Dating Sim 6.2%, Story Rich 1.7%
- #42 7'scarlet
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 867 reviews2019
Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Intragames
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The remote town of Okunezato is shaped like a crescent moon and shrouded in dark myths and legends. Take on the role of a brave young woman journeying into the unknown to uncover dangerous truths and locate her missing brother with her childhood friend.
Why similar: Otome 57.3% ★, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Romance 7.6%, Dating Sim 7.3%
- #43 Flowers -Le volume sur ete-
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,300 reviews2018
Dev: Innocent GreyPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 178.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Summer has arrived early to Saint Angraecum Academy, and with it comes change. Follow the story of Erika in the second game in the Flowers series.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.9%, Visual Novel 27.1%, Romance 21.8%, Anime 9.1%, Dating Sim 5%
- #44 Demonheart
72% matchVery Positive91% of 756 reviews2017
Dev: Rolling Crown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Discover the secrets of the witches and demons in this dark fantasy romance game, featuring a female protagonist whose personality is completely up to the player thanks to extensive dialog choices.
Why similar: Otome 55.5% ★, Female Protagonist 12%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Romance 9%, Dating Sim 8.5%
- #45 甜点恋人 / Pastry Lovers
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 311 reviews2017
Dev: 橙光游戏
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Pastry Lovers is an adventure simulation game that sets in a fantastic Pastry Kingdom. Sakura, the main character, grows into a pastry master and gains romantic love.
Why similar: Otome 61.5% ★, Visual Novel 10.9%, Dating Sim 8.9%, Romance 6.9%, Female Protagonist 6.5%
- #46 Seduce Me the Otome
70% matchVery Positive87% of 2,179 reviews2015
Dev: Michaela Laws
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A romantic comedy visual novel centered around a girl named Mika Anderson, who gets entangled in the affairs of incubi.
Why similar: Otome 57% ★, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Dating Sim 8.9%, Romance 8%
- #47 OZMAFIA!!
71% matchVery Positive82% of 679 reviews2016
Dev: Poni-Pachet SYPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Once upon a time, a girl, her pet dog, and three companions made a journey to meet a great wizard who could grant their wishes. But what if the girl hadn’t believed that “there’s no place like home”? Explore a fairytale world through a dozen routes and 20+ endings!
Why similar: Otome 67.1% ★, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Visual Novel 8.7%, Romance 6.1%, Dating Sim 4.5%
- #48 Butterfly's Poison; Blood Chains
68% matchVery Positive94% of 102 reviews2023
Dev: PROTOTYPE
Windows
Tokyo, 1918. World War I is coming to an end. Yuriko Nomiya, aristocratic by birth, is suddenly struck by a series of misfortunes. Is this fate brought about by the changing times, or is someone plotting against her? The dark, bittersweet tale of Yuriko and five young men is about to unfold...
Why similar: Otome 70.2% ★, Visual Novel 13.3%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Romance 3.9%, Adventure 3.8%
- #49 DRAMAtical Murder
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,676 reviews2021
Dev: Nitro+CHiRALPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Aoba's vibrant cyberpunk world is one of contrasts: high-tech virtual reality battles versus street gang turf wars, ultra-exclusive luxury resorts and tiny junk shops. The choices you make will shape the path of Aoba's journey into the dark secrets lurking beneath the glossy sheen of the city.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.6%, Romance 26.3%, Anime 13.9%, Otome 7.7% ★, Violent 5.9%
- #50 London Detective Mysteria
70% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2019
Dev: Karin EntertainmentPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
The evening is as ordinary as they come for London, England as the curtains close on the 19th century. Mist hangs thick, beclouding the radiance of the moon and modest glow of gas lamps. Upon the resounding chime of Big Ben, a new tale of love and adventure like no other begins!
Why similar: Otome 72.2% ★, Visual Novel 12.7%, Violent 6.6%, Adventure 5.1%, Anime 3.4%
- #51 Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk
69% matchVery Positive85% of 653 reviews2019
Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Intragames
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Uncover the secret – Unite the clans In a town ruled by opposing clans and overshadowed by superstition and legend, a child is born with the dreaded mark of a witch. She conceals her identity until the theft of a mysterious relic brings to light a series of staggering revelations.
Why similar: Otome 53.9% ★, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Visual Novel 9.5%, Romance 7.5%, Dating Sim 7.5%
- #52 Flowering Nightshade
69% matchVery Positive85% of 62 reviews2021
Dev: Nightshade
Windows · Mac · Linux
The continuation of the lighthearted romance stories from Blooming Nightshade. Now living in Akiramine, Himeka must adjust to her adult life and responsibilities while supporting her friends. Continue from the romantic endings of the previous game or see a collection of new stories!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.4%, Romance 23.6%, Visual Novel 15%, Anime 10.8%, Dating Sim 10.5%
- #53 私のリアルは充実しすぎている フルボイス版
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,235 reviews2022
Dev: TetraScopePub: HotchPotch K.K.
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
顔良し、頭良し、性格良し。 完全無欠のリア充女子が送るドタバタラブコメディ！（たぶん）
Why similar: Otome 60.6% ★, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Visual Novel 9.2%, Romance 7.8%, Dating Sim 4.9%
- #54 Vibrant Frame
66% matchVery Positive94% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Lumiere Entertainment Inc.Pub: Smilegate
Windows
An otome novel adventure that captures a slice of life and sweet romance of youths striving for their dreams without despairing over reality.
Why similar: Otome 58% ★, Visual Novel 11.5%, Dating Sim 10.3%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Romance 8.2%
- #55 WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,710 reviews2023
Dev: TYPE-MOONPub: Aniplex Inc.
Windows
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 64.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A tale told with vivid colors and rich sound in a classic TYPE-MOON visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.6%, Female Protagonist 24.5%, Anime 14.6%, Adventure 6.1%, Story Rich 5.3%
- #56 Soulslayer～灭魂·误佳期～
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 713 reviews2017
Dev: 开水工作室Pub: NVLMaker
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An exciting adventure in a story of ancient Chinese setting.Visual Novel with multiple endings to explore.
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.1%, Female Protagonist 35.6%, Adventure 15.3%
- #57 Dandelion - Wishes brought to you -
69% matchVery Positive86% of 774 reviews2014
Dev: Sujin RiPub: Cheritz
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Dandelion -Wishes brought to you- is a female-oriented game developed by Cheritz. The game was released in South Korea in August, 2012. The English translation for Dandelion was released on Nov, 2012. Dandelion is known as a unique dating simulation with a sensational storyline and charming characters.
Why similar: Otome 62.4% ★, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Dating Sim 9.7%, Visual Novel 8.9%, Romance 4.9%
- #58 Blooming Nightshade
68% matchVery Positive84% of 231 reviews2019
Dev: Nightshade
Windows · Mac · Linux
After hearing about a number of student couples forming at her school, Himeka Uchida decides to look for a girlfriend of her own. As she gets wrapped up in the daily lives of her friends and classmates at Solana Academy, will she find the romance she seeks?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.8%, Visual Novel 27%, Romance 24.8%, Anime 12%, Adventure 3.4%
- #59 Trap of MUSK:Europe Night
67% matchMixed69% of 227 reviews2023
Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Beijing Happy Entertainment Technology
Windows
An exotic love story set in the land of hot sand. The target, who has never truly loved a woman. And the client, who loves women in a twisted way. How will you manage between these two? Who is it that destroys the sacrifice of thirsty love--?
Why similar: Otome 64.9% ★, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Dating Sim 10.9%, Adventure 2.9%, Anime 2.8%
- #60 月华辉映之刻
61% matchVery Positive90% of 4,417 reviews2025
Dev: 侠客狗工作室
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
——这是由阴阳两面的夹缝中，诞生的深刻羁绊。世人只言开封繁华，歌舞升平，却难以看到那，被隐藏起来的黑暗背面。粉饰的美好，残酷的真相。生者的思念，亡者的祝福。所以，你要止步当前，还是深究一切？
Why similar: Otome 57.2% ★, Female Protagonist 13%, Visual Novel 10%, Dating Sim 9.2%, Romance 6.5%
