Games Like Nightshade/百花百狼

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 63.2% ★, Visual Novel 11.2%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Romance 5.5%, Anime 3%

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 74.9% ★, Visual Novel 9.6%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Adventure 4.1%, Anime 3.8%

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 69.1% ★, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Dating Sim 3.7%, Anime 3.4%

"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 71.6% ★, Visual Novel 10.1%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Romance 4.4%, Dating Sim 3.1%

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 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Romance 9.7%, Dating Sim 9.5%

“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 55.2% ★, Dating Sim 15.6%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Visual Novel 8.5%, Romance 5.1%

"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 78.9% ★, Visual Novel 12.1%, Adventure 4.7%, Anime 4.2%

《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 60.5% ★, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Romance 10.2%, Anime 2.5%

"Pub Encounter" is a romance game where you can fall in love with one of several middle-aged men.

Why similar: Otome 71% ★, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Visual Novel 9.2%, Dating Sim 4.8%, Adventure 3.4%

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 63.1% ★, Visual Novel 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Romance 6.4%, Dating Sim 6.1%

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 55.8% ★, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Romance 8%, Dating Sim 7.1%

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 72.3% ★, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Adventure 2.3%, Dating Sim 2%

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% ★, Dating Sim 11%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Visual Novel 8.6%, Romance 6.2%

"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 82.9% ★, Visual Novel 11.4%, Adventure 5.7%

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 56.7% ★, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Romance 8.6%, Dating Sim 8.5%

"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 71.4% ★, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Adventure 3.7%

Akash: Path of the Five is a professionally-produced, fully voiced visual novel in the otome style.

Why similar: Otome 59.8% ★, Visual Novel 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Dating Sim 8.3%, Romance 6.3%

C-14 Dating is an otome dating sim that combines archaeology, friendships and love.

Why similar: Otome 58% ★, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Dating Sim 9.1%, Romance 6.1%

The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...

Why similar: Otome 61.9% ★, Visual Novel 11%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Romance 8.4%, Dating Sim 3.7%

“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 56.5% ★, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Romance 8.7%, Visual Novel 8.5%, Dating Sim 7.2%

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 60.4% ★, Visual Novel 12.4%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Dating Sim 7.3%, Romance 4.8%

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 70.4% ★, Visual Novel 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Adventure 4.9%

Enjoy a sweet romance with vampires in this otome novel adventure.

Why similar: Otome 71.1% ★, Visual Novel 13.1%, Female Protagonist 8%, Anime 4.4%, Adventure 1.7%

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 65.5% ★, Visual Novel 14.3%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Romance 6.4%

The Shinsengumi: defenders of the capital. In this game, you can fall in love with a rugged, passionate Shinsengumi captain.

Why similar: Otome 77.3% ★, Visual Novel 17%, Adventure 5.8%

Otome dating sim - make your choices and survive this thriller romance game!

Why similar: Otome 55.4% ★, Visual Novel 10.9%, Dating Sim 9.3%, Romance 8.5%, Female Protagonist 8.3%

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 43.9% ★, Visual Novel 17.7%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Romance 7.7%, Dating Sim 7.2%

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 64.6% ★, Visual Novel 12%, Romance 10.5%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Story Rich 2.6%

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%, Visual Novel 22.8%, Romance 14.1%, Anime 12.1%, Dating Sim 12%

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 53.5% ★, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Romance 8.7%, Dating Sim 8.6%

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 64.2% ★, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Visual Novel 9%, Dating Sim 8.1%, Anime 2.9%

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% ★, Visual Novel 9%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Dating Sim 3.4%, Adventure 2.8%

Awakening in a mysterious mansion, her first, frantic thoughts are: 'Where am I? And more importantly, WHO am I?'

Why similar: Otome 74.9% ★, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Visual Novel 9%, Romance 4.3%, Adventure 2.8%

--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 59.5% ★, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Dating Sim 9.5%, Visual Novel 8.4%, Romance 3.8%

"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 72.9% ★, Visual Novel 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Adventure 5.7%, Anime 3.3%

A lesbian love story set in Victorian England, featuring maids, music, and finding love in unexpected places.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.6%, Female Protagonist 30.6%, Romance 12.9%, Anime 11.8%, Adventure 5.1%

All capture targets are mentally "Jirai"(landmine)!? Meet these eccentric boys, reveal the truth beneath in this Psycho-love-horror VN!

Why similar: Otome 60.2% ★, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Dating Sim 7.6%, Anime 3.8%

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 11.1%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Romance 7.6%, Dating Sim 7.4%

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%

“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% ★, Visual Novel 14.8%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Dating Sim 6.2%, Story Rich 1.7%

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 60.7% ★, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Visual Novel 9.2%, Romance 7.8%, Dating Sim 4.9%

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 56.9% ★, Visual Novel 16.3%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Anime 5.1%, Romance 3.6%

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 67.4% ★, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Visual Novel 8.7%, Romance 6.1%, Dating Sim 4.5%

A romantic comedy visual novel centered around a girl named Mika Anderson, who gets entangled in the affairs of incubi.

Why similar: Otome 57.3% ★, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Dating Sim 8.9%, Romance 8%

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 61.7% ★, Visual Novel 10.9%, Dating Sim 8.9%, Romance 6.9%, Female Protagonist 6.4%

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 29.6%, Visual Novel 27.3%, Romance 21.9%, Anime 9.2%, Dating Sim 5%

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 13.5%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Adventure 3.9%, Romance 3.8%

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 54.1% ★, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Romance 7.5%, Dating Sim 7.5%

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 72.4% ★, Visual Novel 12.6%, Violent 6.6%, Adventure 5%, Anime 3.4%

Otome × Death Game × Mild Horror Multiple Endings Puzzle RPG

Why similar: Otome 67.7% ★, Female Protagonist 23.6%, Story Rich 3.5%, Dating Sim 2.8%, Adventure 2.3%

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 10.9%, Dating Sim 9.8%, Visual Novel 8.9%, Romance 5%

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 29%, Romance 22.3%, Dating Sim 16%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Anime 11.4%

An exciting adventure in a story of ancient Chinese setting.Visual Novel with multiple endings to explore.

Why similar: Visual Novel 49.4%, Female Protagonist 35.3%, Adventure 15.3%

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 49.8%, Female Protagonist 24.2%, Anime 14.6%, Adventure 6.1%, Story Rich 5.3%

Embrace or resist the demonic influence around you. Romance your companions in this RPG with an emphasis on conversation choices and character interactions.

Why similar: Otome 57.1% ★, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Romance 8.9%, Dating Sim 8.9%, Visual Novel 8.6%

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 58.5% ★, Visual Novel 11.3%, Dating Sim 10.3%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Romance 8.1%

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 56.4% ★, Female Protagonist 12%, Visual Novel 11%, Romance 8.6%, Dating Sim 8.2%

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 76.4% ★, Visual Novel 17.5%, Anime 3.5%, Adventure 2.7%

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 65.2% ★, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Dating Sim 10.9%, Adventure 2.8%, Anime 2.7%

——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 57.3% ★, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Visual Novel 10%, Dating Sim 9.2%, Romance 6.5%