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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, LGBTQ+, Female Protagonist, Casual.

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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...

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 96% — of 3,091 reviews
Released: 2018-08-30
Developer: npckc
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

Overview

One Night, Hot Springs is a poignant, introspective visual novel that excels at capturing the quiet anxieties and warmth of personal discovery within a cozy slice-of-life setting. These recommendations focus on games that prioritize emotional storytelling, LGBTQ+ themes, and gentle, character-driven narratives that allow players to explore meaningful relationships and personal growth.

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  1. #1 A YEAR OF SPRINGS
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 925 reviews2021
    Dev: npckc
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Experience the stories of Haru, Erika, and Manami, a trio of friends navigating their feelings of love, connection, and just wanting to belong.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.8%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Emotional 9.1%, Female Protagonist 9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This collection includes the original game and its sequels, offering a complete and cohesive experience of the series' gentle, introspective storytelling.

  2. #2 Please Be Happy
    96% matchVery Positive99% of 376 reviews2022
    Dev: Studio Élan
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A comfy yuri VN about the foxgirl Miho and her quest to find the person who's most important to her. This emotional visual novel features two different heroines to choose from, and a story that will make you both laugh and cry!

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.1%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Emotional 10.2%, Multiple Endings 10%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a gentle, queer-focused narrative that emphasizes kindness and emotional connection in a cozy setting.

  3. #3 Blooming Nightshade
    96% matchVery Positive83% of 224 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: LGBTQ+ 29.1%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Emotional 10.9%, Anime 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a strong focus on character dynamics and emotional intimacy within a beautifully illustrated visual novel format.

  4. #4 If Found...
    95% matchVery Positive90% of 2,276 reviews2020
    Dev: DREAMFEELPub: Annapurna Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    If Found... is a game about going home, coming out and erasing everything.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 43.8%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Emotional 8.4%, Story Rich 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: An emotionally resonant and deeply introspective story that uses a unique mechanic to explore themes of identity and belonging.

  5. #5 Life After Magic
    94% matchVery Positive98% of 264 reviews2023
    Dev: Team StarlightPub: Chirashi Games
    Windows · Linux

    Can you save magic before the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve? Life After Magic is a queer, retro visual novel that follows jaded ex-magical girls as they reconnect, deal with young adulthood, and face off against one last threat before Y2K hits.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29.9%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Multiple Endings 9.4%, Choices Matter 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on personal growth and navigating complex queer relationships through thoughtful, choice-driven dialogue.

  6. #6 Our Life: Beginnings & Always
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 13,335 reviews2020
    Dev: GB Patch Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 35.3%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.1%, Choices Matter 11.6%, Multiple Endings 9%

    Why You'll Like It: An incredibly cozy and choice-heavy visual novel that allows you to grow alongside characters over several years.

  7. #7 Coffee Talk
    93% matchVery Positive95% of 12,156 reviews2020
    Dev: Toge Productions
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Emotional 10.6%, Multiple Endings 10%, Choices Matter 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, conversation-based game that captures the same intimate, slice-of-life atmosphere as the seed game.

  8. #8 Syrup and the Ultimate Sweet
    92% matchVery Positive97% of 64 reviews2025
    Dev: NomnomNami
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A candy alchemist finds a candy golem in her basement workshop...

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.2%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Multiple Endings 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A cute, short visual novel with multiple endings that mirrors the accessible and charming nature of the seed game.

  9. #9 A Summer's End - Hong Kong 1986
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,153 reviews2020
    Dev: Oracle and Bone
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    A Summer's End is a visual novel set in 1980s Hong Kong. It tells of a love story between two women. Lush and vibrant visuals, the game features over 400 unique hand-drawn artwork inspired by Asian cinema and 1980s anime.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 44.8%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Casual 5.7%, Anime 4%

    Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning and atmospheric game that focuses on a nuanced, slow-burn queer romance.

  10. #10 Letters From a Rainy Day -Oceans and Lace-
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 945 reviews2021
    Dev: Lily SpinelPub: HUBLOTS
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Luscious artwork brings the beautiful streets of Kamakura in June to life in this bittersweet sapphic story of a romance that begins with blackmail... This is a yuri adventure game based on the theme of love between girls at a lady's school in Kamakura, Japan.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 33.9%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12%, Anime 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A cozy, slice-of-life visual novel that emphasizes quiet moments and meaningful character interactions.

  11. #11 Lilycle Rainbow Stage!!!
    91% matchVery Positive92% of 167 reviews2019
    Dev: ParticlePub: MangaGamer
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 243.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    In this yuri visual novel featuring an all-star cast, you follow one main love triangle as they navigate their budding romance and the pursuit of their goals, unlocking new, heartwarming events to view from the perspectives of each cute girl in six other precious couples as well.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.8%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Anime 9.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted and character-driven story that celebrates queer relationships with a focus on charm and warmth.

  12. #12 Fragile Feelings
    89% matchVery Positive98% of 62 reviews2023
    Dev: ebi-hime
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A sweet, slow burn yuri / lesbian visual novel about an anxious young teacher being swept off her feet by the cool, competent school nurse.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.7%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Emotional 11.9%, Anime 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: An emotional and character-focused experience that prioritizes the internal journey of its protagonist.

  13. #13 The Witch in the Forest
    89% matchVery Positive83% of 114 reviews2020
    Dev: Crystal Game Works
    Windows

    A young woman who lives alone in the forest one day meets another woman- a real witch!

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 40.5%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Anime 11.2%, Cute 10.5%, Story Rich 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric, and cute visual novel that captures the same intimate, low-stakes storytelling style.

  14. #14 All the Words She Wrote
    88% matchVery Positive96% of 57 reviews2022
    Dev: ebi-hime
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A cutely comedic lesbian / yuri visual novel about a grumpy, socially awkward writer and her cheerful, happy-go-lucky fan set in the Japanese countryside.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.9%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Anime 10.3%, Cute 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A short, cute, and story-rich visual novel that explores themes of connection and self-expression.

  15. #15 Highway Blossoms
    86% matchVery Positive94% of 2,684 reviews2016
    Dev: Studio Élan
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    A yuri visual novel about Amber, a girl who's trying her best to be alone on the road, until she stumbles upon a young hitchhiker and the journal of a prospector from long ago. Fully voiced in English.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 36.9%, Visual Novel 19%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Anime 10.4%, Story Rich 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic queer road-trip visual novel that balances emotional depth with a relaxed, character-focused pace.

  16. #16 Lonely Yuri
    87% matchVery Positive95% of 148 reviews2018
    Dev: Night-time SheepPub: DLsite
    Windows

    "First with a kiss... the girl is etched in the protagonist's mind. It was first year in high school. The budding of summer. Fusa Konno met a shut-in girl named Seri. Persecuted by her yearning eyes, her heart gradually opened... Night-time Sheep presents a highly atmospheric romance yuri visual novel"

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 48.5%, Female Protagonist 24.2%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Anime 9.5%, Casual 2.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on intimate, character-driven moments that highlight the complexities of queer romance and friendship.

  17. #17 Clover Reset
    84% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2025
    Dev: vividX
    Windows

    "Hey, do you know the meaning of the four-leaf clover?" Set at "Shonan Saika Academy," a prestigious school in Shonan, Kanagawa Prefecture, this is a youthful story of girls wavering between friendship and love.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.9%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.9%, Multiple Endings 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused visual novel that integrates queer themes into a compelling, choice-driven narrative.

  18. #18 DoraKone
    86% matchVery Positive97% of 179 reviews2019
    Dev: Apple Cider
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Follow along with the adventures of Dulce as she finds new friends, new fun, and maybe even romance in the world of Dragon Connection, a hot new augmented reality mobile game.A, short, sweet free all-ages GxG visual novel featuring cute girls, friendship, and romance!

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 40.4%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Anime 7.1%, Casual 5.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A casual and charming visual novel that fits perfectly into the cozy, queer-focused genre.

  19. #19 Strawberry Vinegar
    85% matchVery Positive84% of 212 reviews2016
    Dev: ebi-hime
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    A cute comedy yuri VN about a gluttonous demon and a cynical young girl centered around the most important thing in life: food! ♥

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.7%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Anime 9.5%, Cute 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A delightful and cozy visual novel that features a charming friendship and a lighthearted, humorous tone.

  20. #20 Wanting Wings
    82% matchVery Positive99% of 135 reviews2023
    Dev: BaseSonPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.8%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Emotional 9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A cute and character-focused visual novel that emphasizes the warmth of its central relationships.

  21. #21 Yumeutsutsu Re:Master
    84% matchVery Positive89% of 353 reviews2019
    Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 39.1%, Visual Novel 19%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Anime 8.6%, Multiple Endings 4.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A professional slice-of-life visual novel that explores the working lives and personal relationships of its queer cast.

  22. #22 Kindred Spirits on the Roof
    83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,454 reviews2016
    Dev: Liar-softPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 61.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    During lunch one day, Toomi Yuna meets two "Kindred Spirits" on the roof of her school. When they insist she help them nurture young love, Yuna finds herself playing "yuri cupid" to six unique and adorable couples. Can she remain aloof or will the promise of a "yuritopia" reach her too?

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 41.1%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Anime 8.7%, Cute 5.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic title in the queer visual novel space that focuses on heartwarming, character-driven romance.

  23. #23 SeaBed
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 960 reviews2017
    Dev: PaleontologyPub: Fruitbat Factory
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 94.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    SeaBed is a yuri-themed psychological mystery visual novel told through the perspectives of three separate characters: Sachiko, Takako and Narasaki.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 34.1%, Visual Novel 23.7%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Anime 8.4%, Cute 5%

    Why You'll Like It: A deeply introspective and emotional visual novel that explores the complexities of memory and queer relationships.

  24. #24 Sisterly Bliss ~Don't Let Mom Find Out~
    78% matchVery Positive94% of 82 reviews2025
    Dev: eyephonPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A light admonishment from Mom sparks the realization that these twin sisters care for each other in more than a familial sense. In this dramatic & romantic yuri Visual Novel, it's up to you to navigate the forbidden tension between the sisters so their love can flourish without growing one-sided.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.8%, Visual Novel 16%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Choices Matter 8.8%, Anime 8%

  25. #25 The Waters Above: Prelude
    81% matchVery Positive91% of 139 reviews2018
    Dev: Studio ÉlanPub: Sekai Project
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 62.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.4%, Visual Novel 22.2%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Anime 12.4%, Cute 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric, and cute story that mirrors the gentle pacing of the seed game.

  26. #26 Fujiwara Bittersweet
    80% matchVery Positive87% of 412 reviews2021
    Dev: MagicBenchVN
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Visual Novel 25%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Multiple Endings 18.8%, Story Rich 11.1%, Cute 10.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A story-rich visual novel with multiple endings that rewards players for exploring different character paths.

  27. #27 2ECONDS TO STΔRLIVHT: My Heart's Reflection
    81% matchVery Positive84% of 148 reviews2021
    Dev: SKY HOUR WORKSPub: Anarch Entertainment
    Windows

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.7%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Multiple Endings 7.8%, Choices Matter 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A casual and character-driven experience that captures a sweet and intimate tone.

  28. #28 千面 Melancholy Love
    79% matchVery Positive95% of 2,209 reviews2020
    Dev: 白露社Pub: PeriScope Game
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 69.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    《千面》是一款百合向视觉小说游戏,讲述了在前作时间线十年之后,聆花女子学院中的“优等生”与“不良少女”间的甜蜜纠葛。

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 43%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Simulation 7.5%, Anime 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on romance and multiple endings, providing a variety of emotional outcomes for the player to discover.

  29. #29 The Expression Amrilato
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 737 reviews2019
    Dev: SukeraSparoPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 33.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    This is the story, pure and sometimes frustrating, of two girls intertwined through their fumbling efforts to communicate. Learn a new language by playing the game!

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.9%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Emotional 8.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique slice-of-life visual novel that uses language learning as a metaphor for bridging gaps between people.

  30. #30 Adult Life Yuri Bundle by Team ANPIM
    78% matchVery Positive98% of 59 reviews2025
    Dev: Team ANPIMPub: Quill Yuri
    Windows · Linux

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.3%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Emotional 10%, Anime 9.5%

  31. #31 memories
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 1,515 reviews2023
    Dev: guiyyuPub: Spookulele Games
    Windows · Mac

    memories is a sapphic visual novel dress-up game where clothes are linked to painful memories of a failed relationship.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.5%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Emotional 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Choices Matter 11.3%

  32. #32 Familiar Friends: What's Your Familiar?
    76% matchVery Positive93% of 183 reviews2024
    Dev: Randumb Studios
    Windows

    A cute and cozy Visual Novel experience with plenty of choices to make! Come find the Familiar truly meant for you by feeding The Conjuring Cauldron with a multitude of choices, all to a relaxing Original Soundtrack!

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Choices Matter 10.9%

  33. #33 The Neverending Summer
    75% matchVery Positive99% of 77 reviews2025
    Dev: LSAusa
    Windows

    Summer comes again and again, and changes come quietly.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 34.7%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Female Protagonist 16%, Anime 9%, Emotional 6.8%

  34. #34 Melancholy Love
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 71 reviews2021
    Dev: White Dew GamesPub: Kikai Digital
    Windows · Mac

    Melancholy Love is a Yuri Visual Novel between an elite and a misfit in an All-Girls' High School. How will sparks flare between the two?

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.7%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Emotional 10.4%, Multiple Endings 10.2%

  35. #35 Negligee: Spring Clean Prelude
    76% matchVery Positive82% of 194 reviews2021
    Dev: Dharker Studios
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%

    The girls of the Lingerie shop are back and they are in for their toughest day of the year, a mega sale event! Prelude is a free to play version of the LGBTQ+ Yuri visual novel game: Negligee: Spring Clean. Check it out now to see what you could be enjoying.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.7%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Multiple Endings 8.9%

  36. #36 Wheel of Innocence
    74% matchVery Positive90% of 94 reviews2022
    Dev: MKShadowZX
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Wheel of Innocence is a lesbian visual novel where you peer into the life of a disabled high schooler named Reina.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.3%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Cute 10.6%, 2D 5.8%

  37. #37 Once on a windswept night
    75% matchVery Positive87% of 195 reviews2017
    Dev: ebi-hime
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 42.1%, Visual Novel 29.9%, Anime 15.5%, Casual 8.2%, Indie 4.3%

  38. #38 Monster Girls Onsen
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 83 reviews2025
    Dev: Dreamers Workshop
    Windows

    Seduce sexy monster girls and run your own Japanese hot spring in this adult anime visual novel. Upgrade your onsen, unlock NSFW scenes, and explore a steamy mythological story.

    Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.8%, Anime 16.1%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Simulation 12.6%, Story Rich 8%

  39. #39 Dreamy Planet
    73% matchMostly Positive76% of 73 reviews2022
    Dev: ebi-hime
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29.3%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Anime 9.9%, Cute 8.5%

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    74% matchVery Positive83% of 75 reviews2019
    Dev: JMF Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.7%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Emotional 12.1%, Multiple Endings 10.7%, Anime 9.8%

  41. #41 //TODO: today
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 426 reviews2021
    Dev: Boys Laugh +
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 44.2%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Multiple Endings 12.3%, Cute 9.8%, Casual 4.6%

  42. #42 Flowering Nightshade
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 62 reviews2021
    Dev: Nightshade
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 32.9%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Emotional 13.4%, Anime 9.9%, Visual Novel 9%

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    72% matchVery Positive95% of 77 reviews2021
    Dev: Y Press Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 37.9%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%, Choices Matter 8.8%, Anime 8%

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    71% matchVery Positive98% of 192 reviews2021
    Dev: SukeraSparoPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  45. #45 Alice in Stardom - A Free Idol Visual Novel
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 162 reviews2019
    Dev: Crystal Game Works
    Windows

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.8%, Visual Novel 23.6%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Anime 7.4%, Casual 5.6%

  46. #46 Rituals in the Dark
    72% matchVery Positive85% of 192 reviews2019
    Dev: ebi-hime
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A lesbian / yuri romance story with mild horror elements set in the rainy English seaside town of Scarborough. Our heroine, Aspen, meets the mysterious, beautiful Althea in the dead of night, but who is Althea really...?

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.2%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Female Protagonist 13%, Anime 8.9%, Emotional 7.3%

  47. #47 Watamari Part1 - A Match Made in Heaven
    70% matchVery Positive88% of 186 reviews2022
    Dev: Kuro Irodoru YomijiPub: Sekai Project
    Windows

    Hikari is a female spy who joins an all girls school as a student to discover its secrets… when she suddenly receives the Mark of Virgo, and timeslips 1 year in the past?! By the developers of Ne no Kami: The Two Princess Knights of Kyoto comes this new yuri title filled with intrigue and drama.

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    68% matchVery Positive93% of 123 reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 130 reviews2022
    Dev: Conor Hehr
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Come home to see your wife who loves you a lot every day.

    Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19.3%, LGBTQ+ 17.5%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Simulation 9.1%, Anime 8.3%

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    67% matchVery Positive95% of 75 reviews2025
    Dev: Nullblade Studios
    Windows

    Plenty of Fish in the Sea is a cozy narrative-driven dating sim where you engage in heartfelt conversations with charming salmon and take them on delightful underwater dates.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.7%, Emotional 13.2%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Cute 8.9%

  51. #51 Lingua Fleur: Lily
    70% matchVery Positive97% of 229 reviews2019
    Dev: Narrator
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.7%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Emotional 7.9%, Cute 7.7%

  52. #52 Nurse Love Syndrome
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 302 reviews2019
    Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 240.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Meet cheerful Kaori Sawai, fresh out of nursing school, as she joins Yurigahama Hospital. Surviving a near death experience as a child left her with a desire to become a nurse and "healing hands" that let her relieve pain in patients just by touching them.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 37.1%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Anime 10.4%, Multiple Endings 5.9%

  53. #53 LipTrip ~My Boss Is My Heat Suppressant?!~
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 465 reviews2024
    Dev: SukeraSomeroPub: HUBLOTS
    Windows

    A boss x employee Omegaverse yuri romance where the physical comes before the emotional

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 41.7%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Anime 6.2%, Cute 5.5%

  54. #54 发现姐姐是妹控的我今后该如何是好
    69% matchVery Positive86% of 122 reviews2022
    Dev: 百合赛高
    Windows

    《发现姐姐是妹控的我今后该如何是好》是一款短篇百合视觉小说,主要描述了主人公樱自从看见了那个场景之后,对姐姐态度的变化,心灵不断成长最后happy end的故事。

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31.3%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Anime 9.5%, Emotional 8.2%

  55. #55 Stories of Mara
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 100 reviews2021
    Dev: Chibig
    Windows

    Dive into the charming Stories of Mara, an episodic slice of life tale about a diverse cast of characters. Get to know your neighbours and bond with them, but… Could you make them stick together to help each other?

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.6%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Female Protagonist 14%, Choices Matter 13.8%, Anime 8.6%

  56. #56 a new life.
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,375 reviews2020
    Dev: Angela He
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 1.2 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    When your loved one hurts you, what do you do? A classic love story about letting go.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 38%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Emotional 12.8%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Multiple Endings 7%

  57. #57 Enamored Risks
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 204 reviews2020
    Dev: Crystal Game Works
    Windows

    Upon finding a mysterious social media account, Alex sets out to find the origins of the photos and meets three urban explorers, each of them unearthing something new and unfamiliar in her heart.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.9%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.9%, Choices Matter 8.5%

  58. #58 My Therapy
    66% matchVery Positive96% of 332 reviews2022
    Dev: Suvorov Mikhail
    Windows · Linux

    A visual novel about cute melancholic girls!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 23.8%, Multiple Endings 17.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.3%, Anime 11.6%, Choices Matter 9.2%

  59. #59 Moonless Moon
    65% matchVery Positive93% of 299 reviews2024
    Dev: Kazuhide OkaPub: KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
    Windows · Mac

    When night falls, she wanders into another world... Moonless Moon is a text-based adventure game following a girl as she travels through a variety of different worlds.

    Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.8%, Visual Novel 18%, Emotional 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Multiple Endings 8%

  60. #60 BAD END THEATER
    63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 9,533 reviews2021
    Dev: NomnomNami
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.1%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Multiple Endings 13.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.9%, Choices Matter 10.6%

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