Games Like One Manga Day

SC2VN is a visual novel about the South Korean StarCraft 2 scene. You play as Mach, a foreign semi-pro trying to make it in eSports who soon learns that success in StarCraft takes more than in-game strategy.

Why similar: Visual Novel 51.8%, Anime 33.4%, Simulation 5.7%, Indie 3.6%, Casual 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this title focuses on the professional challenges and interpersonal relationships within a specific niche industry.

One day, Ciarán starts receiving enigmatic emails from a mysterious sender, turning his everyday life into a mess of a romantic comedy with psychological themes mixed in. What lies beyond the mystery he's been presented with? In the words of Harry H.: "If you want to know the truth, go find it".

Why similar: Visual Novel 50.3%, Anime 35.6%, Simulation 8.7%, Casual 3.5%, Indie 2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded free-to-play visual novel that excels at character-driven storytelling and emotional depth.

Seize the day

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.4%, Anime 41.8%, Nudity 9.5%, Indie 2.2%, Casual 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, free-to-play visual novel that mirrors the casual, character-focused pacing of the seed game.

Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!

Why similar: Visual Novel 48.7%, Anime 31.1%, Nudity 17.5%, Adventure 1.3%, Indie 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential free-to-play visual novel that captures the nostalgic, slice-of-life atmosphere found in many indie anime games.

The week you spend in Japan will certainly be memorable!!! Get a taste of the foreign travel offered by printed guidebooks. Enjoy a tour around Japan from the comfort of your own home!

Why similar: Anime 46.9%, Visual Novel 44.8%, Nudity 6.2%, Adventure 1.2%, Casual 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the Japan-centric themes and lighthearted, casual visual novel gameplay of the seed.

The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...

Why similar: Visual Novel 57.5%, Anime 34.5%, Simulation 5%, Indie 2.1%, Casual 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: This free-to-play title offers a polished narrative experience with strong character development and anime-style art.

The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

Why similar: Visual Novel 51.4%, Anime 45.1%, Indie 1.6%, Casual 1.1%, Adventure 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: An essential free-to-play visual novel that starts as a standard slice-of-life story before subverting expectations.

Anime Studio Simulator is a lighthearted visual novel about a group of friends fulfilling their dream of creating an anime. Your choices determine whether their anime succeeds... or fails.

Why similar: Anime 53.4%, Visual Novel 26.3%, Simulation 15.5%, Indie 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This simulation game shares the workplace-themed premise of the seed game while maintaining an anime aesthetic.

Despite determination and skill, Natalie Puccile, a Special Investigations and Tactics officer, has spent her career watching over a listening post in the middle of deep space. After the orders that she has always dreamed of arrive, she finds herself in charge of a small destroyer and tasked with discovering the fate of a missing...

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.6%, Anime 31.8%, Nudity 9.3%, Simulation 6.1%, Adventure 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play visual novel that blends anime aesthetics with a narrative-heavy adventure style.

As Regeria Hope, clear your clients of their crimes, or watch them hang and amass power and wealth. It's up to you.

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.7%, Anime 35.9%, Indie 8.2%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play visual novel that combines narrative adventure with a unique, character-focused plot.

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 34%, Nudity 32.5%, Anime 26.1%, Simulation 5.3%, Casual 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A popular free-to-play visual novel that emphasizes romantic interactions and character-driven dialogue.

It's been a year since Semyon returned from "Sovyonok" and met the girls from the camp in the real world. But it's New Year at hand! And it needs to be celebrated!

Why similar: Visual Novel 46.9%, Anime 38.1%, Nudity 7.1%, Indie 2.9%, Adventure 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, free-to-play visual novel that provides a concise, anime-styled romantic experience.

This is a story of disease and suffering; of medication and adverse effects; of thoracotomy scars and cellular poisons; of the living who cannot help but to die and of the dying who cannot help but to live; of a resting place other than "on 7F" or "at home".

Why similar: Visual Novel 61.3%, Anime 35.3%, Indie 2.3%, Casual 0.8%, Adventure 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, free-to-play visual novel known for its emotional storytelling and minimalist, focused design.

An episodic Visual Novel about a Gamer and his life with cute girls.

Why similar: Visual Novel 43.3%, Anime 36.5%, Nudity 11.2%, Casual 3.2%, Adventure 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that balances casual adventure with character-focused romantic themes.

Driftwood is a visual novel following Marcus Feick and his new life on Marthas Vineyard.

Why similar: Visual Novel 51.2%, Anime 22.8%, Simulation 15.1%, Casual 5.6%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play indie visual novel that focuses on casual, dialogue-driven storytelling.

Katawa Shoujo is a romantic visual novel set in the fictional Japanese Yamaku High School for disabled children. Hisao's congenital heart defect forces him to move to a new school. Despite his difficulties, Hisao is able to find friends—and perhaps love, if he plays his cards right.

Why similar: Visual Novel 53.3%, Anime 35.9%, Simulation 7.2%, Casual 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary free-to-play visual novel that delivers a deep, meaningful narrative with a focus on character relationships.

an Visual Novel & Puzzle Game

Why similar: Visual Novel 50%, Anime 33.4%, Adventure 11%, Casual 3%, Indie 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: An indie visual novel that shares the casual, slice-of-life anime aesthetic of the seed game.

Take on the role of Aaki, a seemingly normal if somewhat self conscious young man, whose life is turned upside down after a casual stroll through the local park. Now he has to deal with two mischievous demi-gods who insist he must marry one of them.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.3%, Anime 26.3%, Nudity 25.7%, Indie 5.3%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, casual visual novel that fits perfectly with the tone and structure of the seed game.

Japan, 2030 A.D. Memories can now be digitized and archived, allowing people to communicate with the deceased. With only one week left before his best friend’s memories are deleted, can Hiroki uncover the truth behind Sorano’s death?

Why similar: Visual Novel 51.6%, Anime 38.8%, Adventure 3.5%, Indie 3.1%, Casual 3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality visual novel that leans into the anime aesthetic and narrative-heavy structure.

Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.

Why similar: Visual Novel 75.4%, Anime 24.6%

Why You'll Like It: A popular free-to-play visual novel that features engaging dialogue and a unique, supernatural premise.

Enter your first year at Koto Gakuen and discover Japanese language through easy to learn lessons and compelling mini games. Meet new friends and unveil their story and maybe find love through your adventures.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.9%, Nudity 29.4%, Anime 25.4%, Simulation 7.2%, Casual 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines anime-style visual novel elements with an educational focus on Japanese language.

Narumi Kouki, our hapless protagonist, writes a risque romcom for a weekly manga magazine. Due to its content, he's kept it a secret from everyone except the two closest to him: Mihiro and Toa.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.4%, Nudity 27.8%, Anime 26.7%, Casual 2.8%, Adventure 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A popular anime-style visual novel that focuses on school-life and character interactions.

Can a delinquent girl transform into an idol?! A love-adventure game where you can enjoy the heart-pounding roommate life of a rookie producer and a delinquent girl turned idol.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40%, Nudity 31.3%, Anime 19.2%, Adventure 5.7%, Indie 2%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, character-focused visual novel that emphasizes the idol industry theme.

You are Kayto Shields, an ordinary man thrown into an extraordinary adventure. Control Kayto's day to day life as well as his responsibilities as club manager in this stat management sim.

Why similar: Nudity 33.4%, Anime 32.1%, Visual Novel 26.9%, Simulation 4.6%, Indie 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dating-sim visual novel that blends management simulation with anime-style character relationships.

We meet many people in our lives. Relationships with them are different and can be changed.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.9%, Anime 29.9%, Nudity 26.1%, Adventure 3.3%, Casual 3%

Why You'll Like It: A dating-sim visual novel that provides a nonlinear, character-focused experience.

A daily adventure with the mysterious Superbunny and Bunny Girl Usagi-san.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.7%, Anime 26%, Nudity 16.5%, Simulation 13.3%, Indie 4%

Your life is a peaceful one. Each day, you work alongside your (otherwise?) all-female workforce in the pursuit of creating otome games. Will you complete your life with a cute girlfriend? Will you be doomed to a life of normalcy? Or...? Find out in this (mostly...?) normal visual novel!

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.4%, Nudity 28.2%, Anime 28.2%, Simulation 9.5%, Casual 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy visual novel that focuses on romantic progression and anime-style art.

Enter the melancholic life of a Japanese high school student, as you soon become entwined in the dispute between two female students. Learn more about their past as you piece together their relationship and mend their bond, all whilst forming bonds of your own.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.2%, Nudity 24.1%, Anime 22.9%, Adventure 5.1%, Indie 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie visual novel that blends casual adventure with a unique, character-driven story.

W-w-w-whaaaaat...? I'm on a desert island, alone with Angela... NAKED...? Discover what happens next in this original visual novel!

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.2%, Nudity 30.2%, Anime 24%, Simulation 6.3%, Casual 3.2%

A reclusive student is forced into joining several clubs, can he make it through the year and will he gain any new friends along the way or even find love.

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.1%, Nudity 28.8%, Anime 22.4%, Adventure 5.5%, Indie 5.2%

Can you help navigate Tomo through the pitfalls of work and maintain his sanity in the face of animal instincts, carnal lusts and girls clad in lingerie in this fun, tongue in cheek ecchi visual novel with multiple endings?

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.5%, Anime 26.4%, Nudity 21%, Adventure 7.5%, Casual 6.9%

A new day begins as you take over the running of a beach resort filled with Beautiful girls to distract you from saving the park from ruination, all the while trying to ensure one of your staff members wins the local Beauty Pageant. It can be trying times in this ecchi visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.5%, Nudity 29%, Anime 22.7%, Adventure 4.6%, Indie 4.3%

A visual novel game following a young man who wakes up in the body of another student... Learning his friends may not be living the perfect lives he thought they were.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37%, Nudity 27.9%, Anime 24.1%, Adventure 5.6%, Indie 5.4%

Would you get along with your game character? Do you think you would get along? Would you like each other? Or would you not stand the sight of each other? Find out in this visual novel!

Why similar: Nudity 41.4%, Visual Novel 27.1%, Anime 24.8%, Indie 3.3%, Adventure 3.3%

AV production simulation game you can freely film, edit, and sell your creations! Work with charming heroines to produce top-tier masterpieces, boost your reputation, and grow your sales. Striving to pay off your debts, take on the fiery challenge of reaching the top of the industry as a director!

Why similar: Nudity 65.6%, Simulation 20.9%, Anime 8%, Casual 4.2%, Indie 1.4%

Morgan, a young man going on a trip to visit his parents, ends up nearly drowning when his ship sinks. When he awakens, he finds himself in a world ruled by monster girls and three of them want him to be their husband! He has only five days to get to know them and choose a girl to be with.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.7%, Anime 29.3%, Simulation 12.6%, Nudity 9.9%, Casual 4.3%

Live out your school days as you navigate the rocky world of game development! Can you make an amazing game, or will something get in the way?

Why similar: Visual Novel 55.4%, Anime 32.6%, Simulation 9.6%, Casual 2.4%

Make history with manga! Turn your work into anime, drama, and even movies!

Why similar: Anime 51.2%, Simulation 27.8%, Casual 10.9%, Adventure 5.6%, Indie 4.5%

This story is about a main character working at a fitness gym. Can you meet the expectations of the heroines who are in charge of training?! Let's proceed with the story and enjoy various event scenes! Visual Novel Type Adventure Game, HOT FIT! all characters are over the age of 18.

Why similar: Nudity 41.2%, Visual Novel 31.5%, Anime 23%, Adventure 4.3%

In the midst of their hearts, something is blossoming between two students. Both of whom go about their daily lives at an international school in Tokyo. Just what is flowering? Of course, it's love. Starting your new life after transferring into an international school, you find yourself dismayed when it turns out to be the same as any...

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.8%, Anime 31.9%, Nudity 21.8%, Casual 2.6%, Adventure 1.8%

I have reincarnated in the gender-bent world of Dong-tak. If I wish to survive, I've got four years to raise Lü Bu the right way.

Why similar: Anime 41.6%, Visual Novel 27.7%, Simulation 18.9%, Casual 6.1%, Indie 5.7%

You have become a manager at a VTuber production by a twist of fate, tasked with the important mission of nurturing three VTubers. In order to help them reach the pinnacle of the VTuber world, you not only need to carefully manage their schedules but also fulfill their various ♂ needs...!?

Why similar: Nudity 37.6%, Visual Novel 28%, Anime 24.3%, Simulation 7.4%, Casual 2.6%

Simply wanted to find a job, but turned out to cause so much trouble. Then I received a mysterious test item... a young girl?! Am I gonna start living happily ever after? or just the prelude of a disaster! My story with her has just begun... Hope this game can make you feel a little touched.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36%, Anime 29.6%, Nudity 29.5%, Adventure 2.9%, Casual 1.9%

You don't know what do to? Just ask Hana! You can chat with Hana, ask her any question and as an oracle she will answer you. Enter specific keywords and she will tell you different stories!

Why similar: Anime 52.7%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Simulation 13.6%, Casual 4.4%, Indie 4.3%

A group of girls are having their vacation, alone. What would a group of girls do on a dark Christmas night? Of course, fortunetelling! Unfortunately for them, their boyfriends are not about to leave them alone and their sudden visit totally ruins their plans for fortune telling, turning it into a scary story contest.

Why similar: Visual Novel 64.3%, Anime 25.2%, Nudity 10.5%

This is a casual role-playing game. Become a delivery driver, sort and deliver packages, and perhaps even trigger interesting little stories!

Why similar: Anime 68.5%, Nudity 21.6%, Casual 9.9%

Japanese romance VN from hit developer PacoPaco Soft! As Shunji's various acquaintances begin to interact in ways they were never supposed to, he finds his social circle expanding farther than he could have ever imagined...

Why similar: Visual Novel 49.7%, Anime 37.9%, Nudity 7.4%, Adventure 3.2%, Casual 1.8%

As Yume Akiyama, you'll quit your dead-end job and become a full time manga artist, working in an office with a bunch of super cute girls! You'll need to show them the ropes, and perhaps a little more, in one of three endings in this cute, sexy, visual novel!

Why similar: Visual Novel 70.9%, Indie 29.1%

Humanity Must Perish is a short, comedic visual novel in which the fate of humanity is placed in the hands of a witty, pessimistic android.

Why similar: Visual Novel 43%, Anime 29.4%, Simulation 15.7%, Indie 6%, Casual 5.8%

Ringsel is in trouble, can you help her with her daily 'activities'? 65 Activities to complete - Unlock a 100 of rewards!

Why similar: Nudity 53.3%, Anime 36.9%, Casual 6%, Indie 3.8%

Erotic comic book puzzle!

Why similar: Nudity 60.8%, Anime 25.9%, Casual 6.8%, Indie 6.4%

A strange incident turns the life of an ordinary young man upside down when, having fallen asleep on a regular train commute, he wakes up in another country... in a body of a Japanese student! An unforgettable summer adventure awaits, promising many fateful meetings and momentous occasions.

Why similar: Visual Novel 44%, Anime 37.3%, Simulation 10.9%, Adventure 3.5%, Indie 2.4%

Become an intern at an adult magazine, filter sexy photos and flirt with colleagues in chat. Your choices unlock hot scenes, every waifu hides secrets… and yes, OnlySluts: WAIFU MATCH 💖 can be played with just one hand!

Why similar: Nudity 36.8%, Visual Novel 25.7%, Anime 22.1%, Simulation 8.9%, Casual 3.9%

A blocky world filled with girls...Caught inside malfunctioning Virtual Reality equipment, Takeshi finds himself surrounded by a world of blocks... and beautiful girls!But a creeping menace lurks in the darkness...With no apparent way to escape the mysterious virtual land, Takeshi joins forces with...

Why similar: Nudity 51%, Visual Novel 21%, Anime 16.7%, Simulation 5.8%, Adventure 2.9%

Haru is invited by her old friend Manami to spend a night at the hot springs. All Haru wants to do is enjoy the hot springs like everyone else, but she doesn't want to cause any trouble...

Why similar: Visual Novel 50.4%, Anime 32.2%, Simulation 10.6%, Casual 4.1%, Indie 2.7%

This visual novel blends simulation and management gameplay. The protagonist, aiming to become a pro esports player, tries to cut off all distractions but is drawn into a strange adventure with a tsundere childhood friend and a sultry neighbor, where unshakable bonds and passion collide!

Why similar: Nudity 48.4%, Anime 23.3%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Adventure 4.8%, Casual 2.5%

When your grandfather passes away and you inherit his café, it's a tall task for anyone. But with the help of 4 talented catboys, Cafe Kin'uan is ready for business in NEKOPARA - Catboys Paradise!

Why similar: Visual Novel 48.9%, Anime 34%, Nudity 12.4%, Casual 2.3%, Adventure 1.5%