- #1 Destiny's Princess: A War Story, A Love Story
97% matchMostly Positive77% of 323 reviews2016
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 75.4% ★, Visual Novel 9.5%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Adventure 3.8%, Anime 3.6%
- #2 Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds
96% matchVery Positive93% of 2,321 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 55.6% ★, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Romance 8.5%, Dating Sim 7.3%
- #3 Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,110 reviews2018
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 62.2% ★, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Visual Novel 9%, Dating Sim 5.4%, Romance 4.6%
- #4 Ken ga Kimi
94% matchVery Positive94% of 1,223 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 73.1% ★, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Visual Novel 8.6%, Dating Sim 2.3%, Adventure 2.2%
- #5 The Men of Yoshiwara: Kikuya
95% matchMostly Positive74% of 486 reviews2015
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.9 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 72% ★, Visual Novel 9.7%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Romance 4.5%, Dating Sim 3%
- #6 The Charming Empire
94% matchMixed55% of 83 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 56.6% ★, Dating Sim 15%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Visual Novel 8%, Romance 4.9%
- #7 Blood Code
93% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,027 reviews2015
Dev: ZiX Solutions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 25.5 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 53.9% ★, Female Protagonist 12%, Visual Novel 11%, Romance 9.6%, Dating Sim 9.1%
- #8 The Men of Yoshiwara: Ohgiya
92% matchVery Positive83% of 223 reviews2016
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
"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 74% ★, Visual Novel 10.9%, Female Protagonist 7%, Adventure 4.4%, Anime 3.8%
- #9 My Vow to My Liege
91% matchVery Positive91% of 4,103 reviews2020
Dev: YETU GAMEPub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
《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 61.3% ★, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Romance 10.1%, Anime 2.5%
- #10 Pub Encounter
91% matchVery Positive83% of 315 reviews2016
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
"Pub Encounter" is a romance game where you can fall in love with one of several middle-aged men.
Why similar: Otome 71.6% ★, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Visual Novel 9%, Dating Sim 4.5%, Adventure 3.4%
- #11 BUSTAFELLOWS
90% matchVery Positive86% of 1,041 reviews2021
Dev: NIPPON CULTURAL BROADCASTING EXTEND INC.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 56.7% ★, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Visual Novel 9.5%, Romance 8%, Dating Sim 6.8%
- #12 Amnesia™: Memories
89% matchVery Positive93% of 4,464 reviews2015
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.3 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 63.8% ★, Visual Novel 9.7%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Romance 6.4%, Dating Sim 6%
- #13 Lost in Secular Love
88% matchVery Positive87% of 543 reviews2016
Dev: YETU GAME
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 57.7% ★, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Visual Novel 9%, Romance 8.5%, Dating Sim 8.2%
- #14 My Butler
89% matchMixed54% of 101 reviews2016
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
"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 83.3% ★, Visual Novel 11.2%, Adventure 5.4%
- #15 OZMAFIA!!
86% matchVery Positive82% of 687 reviews2016
Dev: Poni-Pachet SYPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enjoy a dramatic romance in this fairytale otome visual novel. Who will you decide to trust and fall in love with in this mysterious town where fairytales have become warring mafia famiglia? Explore this exciting world through a dozen routes and 20+ endings!
Why similar: Otome 55.8% ★, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Romance 8.7%, Dating Sim 7.9%
- #16 Nameless ~The one thing you must recall~
86% matchVery Positive93% of 767 reviews2014
Dev: Sujin RiPub: Cheritz
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 19.7 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 60.7% ★, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Dating Sim 10.6%, Visual Novel 8.6%, Romance 6.1%
- #17 Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,140 reviews2017
Dev: Dicesuki
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...
Why similar: Otome 62.7% ★, Visual Novel 10.6%, Female Protagonist 10%, Romance 8.4%, Dating Sim 3.6%
- #18 Dangerous Relationship
87% matchMixed54% of 89 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 71.9% ★, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Visual Novel 8.8%, Adventure 3.6%
- #19 Backstage Pass
85% 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 61.3% ★, Visual Novel 12%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Dating Sim 7%, Romance 4.7%
- #20 Akash: Path of the Five
83% matchVery Positive90% of 143 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 60.6% ★, Visual Novel 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11%, Dating Sim 8%, Romance 6.2%
- #21 Meiji Tokyo Renka Full Moon
81% matchVery Positive92% of 206 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 57.4% ★, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Romance 8.6%, Visual Novel 8.2%, Dating Sim 7%
- #22 The Amazing Shinsengumi: Heroes in Love
84% matchMixed57% of 112 reviews2016
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Shinsengumi: defenders of the capital. In this game, you can fall in love with a rugged, passionate Shinsengumi captain.
Why similar: Otome 68.7% ★, Visual Novel 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Adventure 5%
- #23 C14 Dating
82% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2016
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
C-14 Dating is an otome dating sim that combines archaeology, friendships and love.
Why similar: Otome 58.8% ★, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Dating Sim 8.9%, Romance 6.1%
- #24 Rose of Winter
81% matchVery Positive91% of 224 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 66.2% ★, Visual Novel 13.8%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Romance 6.3%
- #25 Gakuen Club
82% matchMixed68% of 63 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 71% ★, Visual Novel 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Adventure 4.7%
- #26 Phantom of the Twilight
79% matchVery Positive81% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: Lumiere Entertainment Inc.Pub: Smilegate
Windows
Enjoy a sweet romance with vampires in this otome novel adventure.
Why similar: Otome 72.1% ★, Visual Novel 12.5%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Anime 4.2%, Adventure 1.7%
- #27 Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly
79% matchVery Positive85% of 910 reviews2018
Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Intragames
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Awakening in a mysterious mansion, her first, frantic thoughts are: 'Where am I? And more importantly, WHO am I?'
Why similar: Otome 75.9% ★, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Visual Novel 8.5%, Romance 4.2%, Adventure 2.7%
- #28 Gilded Shadows
78% matchVery Positive94% of 199 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 65.3% ★, Visual Novel 11.6%, Romance 10.4%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Story Rich 2.5%
- #29 Dangerous Fellows: Otome Game
80% matchMixed44% of 144 reviews2023
Dev: Storytaco
Windows
Otome dating sim - make your choices and survive this thriller romance game!
Why similar: Otome 56.6% ★, Visual Novel 10.4%, Dating Sim 9%, Romance 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
- #30 Heart Cage
73% matchVery Positive97% of 379 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 65.2% ★, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Visual Novel 8.7%, Dating Sim 7.8%, Anime 2.7%
- #31 Folie Fatale
74% matchVery Positive86% of 2,679 reviews2024
Dev: Kanmidoko (神海処)Pub: 346lab Localization
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
All capture targets are mentally "Jirai"(landmine)!? Meet these eccentric boys, reveal the truth beneath in this Psycho-love-horror VN!
Why similar: Otome 59.8% ★, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Dating Sim 7.5%, Anime 3.7%
- #32 Blackberry Honey
77% matchVery Positive92% of 802 reviews2017
Dev: ebi-hime
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A lesbian love story set in Victorian England, featuring maids, music, and finding love in unexpected places.
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.2%, Female Protagonist 30.8%, Romance 13.1%, Anime 11.7%, Adventure 5.2%
- #33 Yoshiwara Higanbana
76% matchVery Positive90% of 483 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 60.3% ★, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Dating Sim 9.2%, Visual Novel 8.1%, Romance 3.8%
- #34 SoulSet
77% matchVery Positive90% of 163 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 44.8% ★, Visual Novel 17.2%, Female Protagonist 15%, Romance 7.7%, Dating Sim 7%
- #35 TAISHO x ALICE episode 1
75% matchVery Positive86% of 1,367 reviews2019
Dev: PrimulaPub: pencil
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 75.3% ★, Visual Novel 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Dating Sim 3.5%, Adventure 2.6%
- #36 My Secret Pets!
78% matchMixed65% of 143 reviews2016
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
"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 73.4% ★, Visual Novel 9.5%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Adventure 5.5%, Anime 3.1%
- #37 Nurse Love Addiction
74% matchVery Positive92% of 877 reviews2016
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 84.3 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 24.7%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Romance 17.8%, Dating Sim 16.2%, Anime 9.8%
- #38 Flowers -Le volume sur ete-
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,316 reviews2018
Dev: Innocent GreyPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 178.4 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 29.8%, Visual Novel 26.9%, Romance 22.2%, Anime 9.1%, Dating Sim 5%
- #39 7'scarlet
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 880 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 58.4% ★, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Visual Novel 9.5%, Romance 7.6%, Dating Sim 7.1%
- #40 Love in the Glen
76% matchMixed63% of 70 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 66.8% ★, Visual Novel 14.3%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Dating Sim 6%, Story Rich 1.7%
- #41 Demonheart
73% matchVery Positive90% of 759 reviews2017
Dev: Rolling Crown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.0 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 56.7% ★, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Romance 8.9%, Dating Sim 8.2%
- #42 暴杀残雨之夜
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 786 reviews2026
Dev: 茶斩刀制作组Pub: 无
Windows · Mac
On a rainy night, it's all up to you whether to show love or be cruel.
Why similar: Otome 51.5% ★, Visual Novel 12.4%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Dating Sim 10.3%, Romance 7.8%
- #43 Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk
71% matchVery Positive85% of 662 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 54.8% ★, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.2%, Romance 7.5%, Dating Sim 7.3%
- #44 Dandelion - Wishes brought to you -
72% 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 63.5% ★, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Dating Sim 9.5%, Visual Novel 8.4%, Romance 4.8%
- #45 Ten Trials of Babel: The Doppelganger Maze
68% matchVery Positive93% of 4,411 reviews2022
Dev: 红渊Pub: NVLMaker
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Otome × Death Game × Mild Horror Multiple Endings Puzzle RPG
Why similar: Otome 69.1% ★, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Story Rich 3.3%, Dating Sim 2.8%, Adventure 2.2%
- #46 Seduce Me the Otome
71% matchVery Positive87% of 2,179 reviews2015
Dev: Michaela Laws
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 16.0 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 58.2% ★, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Dating Sim 8.6%, Romance 8%
- #47 Butterfly's Poison; Blood Chains
69% matchVery Positive94% of 106 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 71.2% ★, Visual Novel 12.8%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Romance 3.8%, Adventure 3.7%
- #48 私のリアルは充実しすぎている フルボイス版
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,460 reviews2022
Dev: TetraScopePub: HotchPotch K.K.
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 61.7% ★, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Visual Novel 8.8%, Romance 7.7%, Dating Sim 4.7%
- #49 Cinders
70% matchVery Positive87% of 795 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 54.3% ★, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Romance 8.6%, Dating Sim 8.3%
- #50 Flowering Nightshade
70% matchVery Positive86% of 63 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 31.2%, Romance 24%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Anime 10.8%, Dating Sim 10.4%
- #51 Vibrant Frame
67% matchVery Positive94% of 66 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 59.1% ★, Visual Novel 11.1%, Dating Sim 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Romance 8.2%
- #52 甜点恋人 / Pastry Lovers
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 312 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 62.6% ★, Visual Novel 10.6%, Dating Sim 8.6%, Romance 6.9%, Female Protagonist 6.3%
- #53 Soulslayer～灭魂·误佳期～
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 731 reviews2017
Dev: 开水工作室Pub: NVLMaker
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
An exciting adventure in a story of ancient Chinese setting.Visual Novel with multiple endings to explore.
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.7%, Female Protagonist 37.7%, Adventure 14.6%
- #54 Blooming Nightshade
69% matchVery Positive84% of 233 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 32.6%, Visual Novel 26.8%, Romance 25.3%, Anime 11.9%, Adventure 3.4%
- #55 WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,439 reviews2023
Dev: TYPE-MOONPub: Aniplex Inc.
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 66.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A tale told with vivid colors and rich sound in a classic TYPE-MOON visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.4%, Female Protagonist 24.5%, Anime 14.6%, Adventure 6.2%, Story Rich 5.2%
- #56 London Detective Mysteria
69% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2019
Dev: Karin EntertainmentPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 100%
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 73.2% ★, Visual Novel 12.2%, Violent 6.4%, Adventure 5%, Anime 3.3%
- #57 Ken ga Kimi: Momoyo Tsuzuri
67% matchVery Positive88% of 224 reviews2020
Dev: RejetPub: Beijing Happy Entertainment Technology
Windows
KEN ga KIMI is Japanese legend ADV and is highly recommended since released at Japan. KEN ga KIMI Momoyo Tsudzuri is the FD of the original game and it has 100 stories included.
Why similar: Otome 54.7% ★, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Dating Sim 9.7%, Romance 6.1%
- #58 Trap of MUSK:Europe Night
67% matchMixed69% of 231 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 66% ★, Female Protagonist 12%, Dating Sim 10.6%, Adventure 2.8%, Anime 2.7%
- #59 dUpLicity ~Beyond the Lies~
72% matchMixed40% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: ROSEVERTE
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
dUpLicity ~Beyond the Lies~ is a romance mystery visual novel with romancable guys. Different with the usual dating sims, the main purpose of the game is to find out the truth hidden in the past.
Why similar: Otome 77.2% ★, Visual Novel 16.8%, Anime 3.4%, Adventure 2.6%
- #60 TAISHO x ALICE episode 3
66% matchVery Positive91% of 448 reviews2021
Dev: PrimulaPub: pencil
Windows
DUALICE(TAISHO x ALICE episode III) 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 64.8% ★, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Adventure 4.1%, Anime 3.7%
