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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include LGBTQ+, Story Rich, Visual Novel, Indie.

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"non-binary" is a video game that mixes text choices and bullet hell to tell the story of two non-binary people's journey of self-discovery. Make your choices. Dodge words. Go through things that hurt without breaking down. If you can.

Reviews: Very Positive — 94% — of 296 reviews
Released: 2022-07-19
Developer: owof games
Genres: Indie, RPG, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

Overview

The game 'non-binary' is a poignant exploration of identity that uniquely blends bullet-hell mechanics with intimate, choice-driven storytelling to mirror the struggles of self-discovery. These recommendations prioritize titles that share its commitment to LGBTQ+ narratives, emotional vulnerability, and experimental gameplay that bridges the gap between interactive fiction and mechanical challenge.

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.6%, Interactive Fiction 21%, Emotional 16.6%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Story Rich 6.7%

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Text-Based 14.9%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Multiple Endings 13.4%

  54. #54 巧|合/co|incidence
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 78 reviews2024
    Dev: 团购规划局
    Windows

    "co|incidence" is a FVN produced for Renpy.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 36%, LGBTQ+ 35.9%, Text-Based 15.8%, Story Rich 6.2%, 2D 5.4%

  55. #55 Love Curse: Find Your Soulmate
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,103 reviews2025
    Dev: Xso
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Love Curse is a GL visual novel. You’ve fallen under a curse, and the only way to break it is to find your soulmate! The clock is ticking… Will you find true love? And what secrets will you uncover along the way?

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 49.1%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Multiple Endings 9.4%, Emotional 7.6%, Interactive Fiction 6.1%

  56. #56 Stiff Neck
    64% matchVery Positive84% of 943 reviews2026
    Dev: 伤官制作组 Team UranianPub: Tailtone Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A story about the self—and about others. A toy factory, several cursed dolls, and a horror novel… This quiet seaside town throws Noele's love life into chaos and dredges up the old wounds she has tried for years to forget.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Emotional 12%, Text-Based 11.6%

  57. #57 Wanderlust: Travel Stories
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 134 reviews2019
    Dev: Different Tales
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Wanderlust: Travel Stories is a bridge between literature and gaming. Step into the shoes of modern travelers—explore their desires, hopes and fears, and shape how their stories unfold. Make this journey your own.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27%, Interactive Fiction 19.9%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Text-Based 13.8%, Multiple Endings 13%

  58. #58 Countdown
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 63 reviews2024
    Dev: duskstudio
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Visual Novel 44.8%, Emotional 37.9%, Text-Based 8.3%, RPG 4.4%, 2D 3.1%

  59. #59 The Divine Speaker
    67% matchVery Positive96% of 437 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+ 43.2%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Multiple Endings 15.1%, Text-Based 9.8%, Story Rich 7.2%

  60. #60 Seraphim Slum
    66% matchVery Positive95% of 154 reviews2024
    Dev: rosesrotPub: angelrot games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An eerie liminal game that explores just how far an angel can fall. Play as sapphic Lucifer and corrupt angels into falling... in love with you.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 32%, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Multiple Endings 9%, Story Rich 6.5%

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