Games Like ONE.

The late-’90s landmark visual novel from AQUAPLUS is back and fully remastered with 3D scenes and animations, full HD resolution, the choice between the original cast or all-new voiceovers, and international translations for the first time ever!

Why similar: 1990's 18.1%, Old School 13.3%, Visual Novel 12%, Emotional 11.2%, Anime 10.4%

Dōkyūsei is a seminal classic of the dating sim genre that first blew Japan's mind in 1992. This updated remake adds HD art, optional modern features, and for the first time ever, a global release.

Why similar: 1990's 18%, Old School 12.6%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Anime 10.5%, Emotional 10.1%

The classic visual novel from AQUAPLUS that launched one of Japan's most beloved franchises, WHITE ALBUM is a story of love in many forms. Will a couple cling together, or drift apart on the cold wind? The album of their relationship will be as white as snow, and as poignant.

Why similar: 1990's 20.8%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Anime 11.1%, Choices Matter 9.4%, Romance 8.5%

Welcome back to your childhood town! The Full HD Remaster of Karigurashi Ren’ai: Living on Borrowed Love perfectly preserves ASa Project's signature blend of comedy and heartwarming charm while offering a stunning new visual experience.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.1%, Anime 17.5%, Comedy 11.6%, Text-Based 9.5%, Choices Matter 9.4%

What starts with a conversation between two long lost friends spills out into a captivating visual novel about four youths struggling to pursue their dreams and find their place in the world as love complicates everything.

Why similar: Emotional 20.3%, Visual Novel 18%, Anime 11.2%, Romance 9.6%, Choices Matter 9%

From the world renowned visual novel studio Key, the highly rated story of CLANNAD is now available on Steam! Improved visuals, achievement integration, and Dangopedia make this the best version of CLANNAD to date.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.1%, Anime 21.1%, Romance 11.5%, Emotional 9.6%, Choices Matter 7.9%

Relive the four days of destiny...

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.9%, Emotional 13.8%, Anime 13.8%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.8%

*This game is only available in Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. 「メモリーズオフ」シリーズ1作目 1999年に登場した恋愛アドベンチャーゲーム「メモリーズオフ」をフルＨＤ移植。

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.4%, Emotional 20.8%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.8%, Cute 7.9%

When tragedy sparks the advancement of science, a sentient android is created. Now, in this heart-wrenching, romantic, and beautiful visual novel, you will explore whether or not it's possible for man and machine to truly love each other.

Why similar: Emotional 16.7%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Anime 13.1%, Choices Matter 9.3%, Text-Based 9.3%

Enjoy short after stories for the heroines of the 9-nine- series in 9-nine-:NewEpisode!

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.3%, Anime 16.8%, Emotional 13.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.1%, Cute 7.8%

A one-route standalone expansion for the fan-favorite visual novel Mashiroiro Symphony. The main character's classmate Sana finally takes the spotlight with a new story and new CGs by artist Tsubasu Izumi!

Why similar: Visual Novel 15.9%, Anime 13.7%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Emotional 11.5%

A tale of small miracles in a snow-covered town— Kanon, the very first game from visual novel studio Key, is now available on Steam! Now featuring HD visuals and full voice support! (The protagonist is only voiced in certain scenes.)

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.2%, Anime 13.9%, Text-Based 12.7%, Emotional 12.2%, Cute 8.4%

The reborn HD edition, Remastered by Siro! Set in Piova, the city of music and endless rain. Guide Chris Vertin on the path to become a master musician in a harmonious fusion of Visual Novel and Music-based gameplay.

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.3%, Anime 15.2%, Emotional 13.1%, Choices Matter 13%, Hand-drawn 9.5%

That pure love, that lovey-dovey moment again――A new, immersive animated novel game where you can experience the story of Yui Hanasaka, the main heroine of the popular short anime series OneRoom, from the protagonist’s point of view.Revisit her special moments in this innovative experience!

Why similar: Anime 24.1%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Text-Based 17.3%, Cute 12.7%, Emotional 10.7%

Capturing the hearts of countless fans since 2007, Little Busters! is an emotional visual novel from Key, the minds behind Angel Beats! and CLANNAD. This special English release supports touch controls and dynamic switching between English and Japanese text, and is in HD for the first time on PC.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.2%, Anime 20.6%, Comedy 8.4%, Romance 7.3%, Story Rich 6.4%

Is one life worth the price of another? A bittersweet visual novel about life and death, trust and bonds, and promises made. Brought to you by popular Japanese bishojo game developer SWEET&TEA. Winner of the Moe Game Awards 2016's "New Brand Award"!

Why similar: Emotional 17.6%, Visual Novel 16%, Anime 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Romance 7.9%

Seek the root of the Fate franchise. Return to where it all began.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Anime 19.7%, Emotional 16.3%, Choices Matter 10.2%, Story Rich 6.7%

"Kimi ga Nozomu Eien" returns as an Enhanced Edition! This legendary visual novel left fans emotionally wrecked for days after its release, and two decades later, its rollercoaster storyline still captivates hearts. Experience the romance that shook a generation!

Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Anime 21.8%, Choices Matter 14.3%, Romance 14%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10%

"Return to that summer with you..." Ryusei returns to the small island of his younger years, where time flows by gently, to spend a fairy-tale summer vacation with his childhood friend who was spirited away.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.6%, Emotional 21.7%, Anime 17.1%, Romance 9.2%, Cute 8.1%

planetarian HD is an engaging and emotional visual novel from legendary game studio, Key. A sub-brand of VISUAL ARTS, Key are also famed for creating Kanon, AIR, CLANNAD, Little Busters!, Rewrite, Angel Beats!, and Summer Pockets.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.9%, Anime 31.5%, Emotional 12.5%, Cute 6.7%, Story Rich 4.8%

STEINS;GATE returns! Rebooted for the modern era! Featuring fully updated visuals, UI, and an all-new story that breathes new life into the streets of Akihabara.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.5%, Anime 19.2%, Choices Matter 15.4%, Romance 11.5%, Story Rich 8.6%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 43.5%, Anime 27.4%, Story Rich 8.8%, Cute 6.7%, Atmospheric 5.8%

NICE TO MEET YOU, AGAIN is a dramatic story by veteran visual novel developer, Purple software. How would you rewrite your life if given the chance to travel 13 years in to the past?

Why similar: Visual Novel 29%, Anime 23.3%, Emotional 21.6%, Text-Based 11.1%, Romance 10%

One of the most highly-acclaimed visual novel series arrives on Steam, newly revamped and officially in English! An interdimensional love story that takes high school romance on a roller-coaster ride through the depths of despair, culminating in a sci-fi grand finale of epic proportions.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.6%, Anime 20.5%, Romance 13.6%, Comedy 12.9%, Cute 9.9%

Now remastered in Full HD and updated for all ages! Originally released in 2008 and later adapted into an anime, this beloved title has been carefully refined under the supervision of Lump of Sugar, crafting an improved version that every generation of gamers will love.

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.7%, Anime 17.3%, Text-Based 15%, Comedy 11.7%, Cute 9.7%

To the promise we once made and the place we must return

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.2%, Anime 21%, Choices Matter 14.1%, Romance 12.9%, Adventure 9.2%

The English version of the heartwarming story that was highly acclaimed in Japan. Enjoy the meticulously crafted narrative. Set in Okinawa, Japan, it is also a story that unravels the mysteries hidden within its history and fantasy.

Why similar: Emotional 19%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Text-Based 11.5%, Comedy 10.4%, Cute 7.4%

Chihiro Himukai can't hold down a job... A sweet visual novel about two people finding each other after slipping apart.

Why similar: Visual Novel 14.7%, Emotional 14.7%, Anime 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Comedy 9.7%

No matter how much times passes... I remember that blue, blue summer. Summer Pockets, the midsummer story brought to you by Key, has been powered-up with even more to play, including new heroines and routes, in Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE, now available on Steam!

Why similar: Emotional 20.9%, Visual Novel 20.5%, Anime 12.8%, Choices Matter 9.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.6%

In this city built upon the ideal coexistence of civilization and the environment, Tennouji Kotarou spends his days with his friends, Kanbe Kotori and Yoshino Haruhiko. In this peaceful city, a tumultuous event shakes the foundations of Kazamatsuri once a year.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Anime 16.2%, Comedy 8.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.7%

An inconveniently orphaned young man must attend an all-girls school just to survive in this comedy visual novel. His housemates took him in when he was in trouble, but now he doesn't know who's taking care of who...!

Why similar: Visual Novel 22%, Emotional 14.9%, Comedy 13.1%, Cute 10.8%, Funny 6.7%

The classic visual novel 'HimaNatsu' from the critically acclaimed developer Makura is available in English for the first time! Weave a cheerful yet sometimes painful tale of promises and redemption together with the Oboshiro Choir Squad in this never-ending summer vacation.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.5%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Anime 14.3%, Comedy 9.2%, Cute 7.9%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.2%, Emotional 13.9%, Anime 13.9%, Cute 11.2%, Funny 11.2%

From renowned Japanese visual novel brand SMEE, LOVEPICAL-POPPY!, the ultimate moege, arrives on Steam! Made for SMEE’s 15th anniversary and celebrating 150k+ sales, it keeps the brand’s signature sweetness while adding life-sim gameplay and a unique story progression system.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.2%, Anime 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Romance 10.1%, Comedy 9.8%

Love, Elections, and Chocolate is a romantic visual novel developed by the Japanese game studio Sprite. Upon its release in Japan, it garnered numerous awards for its exceptional art, captivating music, and well-crafted characters.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.4%, Emotional 16.1%, Choices Matter 12.6%, Romance 11.3%, Comedy 7.9%

This romantic visual novel has you joining a financially struggling all-girls' private school as one student's example case for gender integration. The two of you try to prove that going co-ed could save the school, while the story explores themes of traditions, change, family, and relationships.

Why similar: Visual Novel 12.3%, Anime 11.6%, Emotional 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%, Choices Matter 8.6%

莺神乐的知名作品，在Steam中高清化上架！ 与书本坠入爱河，畅游在书本与魔法的世界中吧！

Why similar: Emotional 16.3%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Text-Based 10.5%, Anime 10%, Choices Matter 9.7%

A new battle begins for Junnosuke—backed by the FS Big Three! “This is what it truly means for the minority to get vengeance.”

Why similar: Visual Novel 17.8%, Anime 14.2%, Emotional 13.4%, Comedy 10.4%, Romance 9%

"Hatsuyuki Sakura" is one of the most popular works by SAGA PLANETS, a popular Japanese developer for visual novels. Experience Hatsuyuki Sakura for the first time in 1080p! This version includes the English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese versions.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.5%, Visual Novel 23.6%, Anime 15.1%, Emotional 14%, Cute 6.9%

The 4K Ultra HD Remaster of "Template!! An Angel's Gift"—a hilarious slice-of-life visual novel—is now on Steam! Follow Sakura Sora, whose bizarre new condition makes ridiculous "classic tropes" real, sparking a twist-filled daily comedy with unique companions.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.5%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Anime 12.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.5%, Comedy 8.3%

A chat dating sim game inspired by Mystic Messenger, VTuber communities, and internet spam

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 13.8%, 1990's 13%, Text-Based 11%, Anime 10.2%, Choices Matter 9.4%

Relive the days of the early internet and dive into this fictional video game era, where the 'Kinmoku Shark’ gaming system and its online social network 'Videoverse' were still popular…

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.5%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Emotional 16.2%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Anime 8.8%

Japanese romance-adventure VN from hit developer PacoPaco Soft! Stepping ashore a remote southern island, the protagonist’s battered spirits are soothed by the lovely Kowakame family that takes him in. However, many more unexpected surprises await him on the island...

Why similar: Old School 13.5%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Anime 12.3%, Comedy 8.3%, Text-Based 8.1%

《青空下的约定― Refine》国际中文版是由日本美少女游戏老牌厂商 GIGA / Entergram（戏画社） 推出的经典恋爱冒险游戏重制版。原作并曾改编为电视动画。在首届“美少女游戏大赏”荣获年度大奖，并同时获得剧本奖、主题曲奖、纯爱游戏奖及玩家支持奖，堪称当年的现象级作品。

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.8%, Visual Novel 20%, Emotional 13%, Anime 12.3%, Adventure 7.4%

Unravel a string of gruesome murders terrorizing Tokyo in this mystery-thriller visual novel. The secrets of a case from six years prior may just be the key to the current unending cycle of tragedy—and the thing that cracks this woeful world’s shell may be one girl’s smile.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.2%, Choices Matter 17.3%, Romance 12.5%, Anime 11.4%, Text-Based 10.2%

A school romance adventure masterpiece is remastered and now released on Steam!

Why similar: Visual Novel 41%, Anime 18.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.8%, Adventure 10.2%, Choices Matter 10%

The REJECTION SIM returns! Explore a slice of chaotic life in late 2000's American high school as you assume the role of Nicole once again. A 100% fully voiced VN presenting as the most culturally accurate period piece in the history of gaming.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.9%, Anime 18.1%, Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Comedy 15.8%, Hand-drawn 10.9%

A tale of the planet's final love story told using the full force of minori's critically acclaimed illustrative style, engaging musical compositions, and the highly talented staff that has led fans coming back for more every single time!

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.9%, Anime 32.4%, Romance 10.4%, Cute 6.8%, Story Rich 6.2%

There is a girl, searching for something she lost... Tamayura Mirai is a midsummer fantasy visual novel of humans, spirits, and sorcerers that's won several industry awards in Japan.

Why similar: Emotional 15.8%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Anime 13.3%, Choices Matter 9.8%, Comedy 9.1%

When chronic daydreamer Tooru’s dastardly diary is discovered, classmates old and new won’t give him a moment’s peace! Featuring eye-popping art, intricate animations, and multiple moonstruck heroines, this ’20 Moe Game Awards-winning comedy VN also received its own hit anime adaptation.

Why similar: Visual Novel 17.9%, Anime 15.1%, Comedy 11.7%, Text-Based 9.6%, Funny 9.6%

HULOTTE’s classic visual novel is now on Steam! After an injury ends his track dream, Sakuma Tsumugi meets a clumsy Love Angel and begins a sweet search for his destined special someone.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.1%, Anime 15.6%, Text-Based 12.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.1%, Comedy 8.9%

The long-awaited "Riviera: The Promised Land" is back with many added features for easier play! The story unfolds like flipping through a picture book with various variations of music color the adventure. Let's set out on the journey to protect Riviera from the devastation of the "The Retribution."

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.5%, Anime 22.9%, Romance 12.3%, Cute 12.2%, Choices Matter 11.3%

Summer stretches on endlessly. Beneath the vast blue sky. Beneath the air in which she awaits— AIR, the second game released by visual novel studio Key, is now available on Steam! Now featuring the side story novel, "First Sky Chapter" and full voice support!

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.1%, Anime 14%, Emotional 13.4%, Text-Based 12.7%, Cute 8.4%

Ever wonder what the little sisters of famous idols get up to in their free time? Get ready for an adventure full of headpats and wish-driven insanity! Discover 12+ endings in this visual novel that pushes the genre beyond its limits.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Funny 15.4%, Anime 14.1%, Cute 13.6%, Hand-drawn 8.4%

A completely self-contained portable version of one of the highest user-rated games. Built on an entirely new engine with new UI, support for Steam Deck, & more. Features world-bending puzzles, intriguing denizens, surreal environments, and a captivating story about the truth of the game's reality.

Why similar: Choices Matter 26.2%, Emotional 16.3%, Cute 16.2%, Story Rich 12.5%, Anime 8.2%

Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll: the romanticism of the Eighties, mystery and intrigues, betrayal and sacrifice, hatred and passion — all this and more in the new game from the creators of the legendary visual novel Everlasting Summer!

Why similar: Visual Novel 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Anime 13.3%, Choices Matter 11.3%, Romance 8.6%

A moving, tearful story presented by SPRITE, the creators of "Love, Elections, & Chocolate" and "Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue."

Why similar: Emotional 29%, Visual Novel 26.7%, Anime 17%, Cute 10.3%, Atmospheric 7.1%