
Painting Werther is a Paintable Visual Novel where all the visuals are living paintings, all the music are classics (with a twist) and the novel was written by Goethe in 1774.
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Painting Werther is a Paintable Visual Novel where all the visuals are living paintings, all the music are classics (with a twist) and the novel was written by Goethe in 1774.

Colossals
Colossals tells the story of a vagrant, who, together with his love interest, the soon-to-be-Empress Khalida, interpret the fairy tales they read in front of a windmill to be fact, telling them of a faraway land where, once upon a time, giants roamed.

A Christmas Carol: But With Anime Girls
Read the Charles Dickens' classic... but with Anime Girls.
Colossals tells the story of a vagrant, who, together with his love interest, the soon-to-be-Empress Khalida, interpret the fairy tales they read in front of a windmill to be fact, telling them of a faraway land where, once upon a time, giants roamed.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 54.6% ★, Philosophical 15.6%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Emotional 6.8%, Linear 6.5%
Read the Charles Dickens' classic... but with Anime Girls.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 64.3% ★, Visual Novel 10.1%, Emotional 6.3%, Linear 5.6%, Drama 5.3%
A fun hidden object game with cats! 🐈 Explore detailed locations from Dumas' novel while finding fluffy witnesses to a great revenge. 🔍
Why similar: Based On A Novel 57.2% ★, Hidden Object 15.1%, Hand-drawn 7.6%, Relaxing 6.5%, Point & Click 6.4%
改编自家里姥爷的亲身经历,一位老共产党员的平淡故事。 或者也不算平淡呢,毕竟在那时年代,没有人的一生是能平淡度过的。
Why similar: Based On A Novel 59.8% ★, Historical 11.9%, Drama 10.9%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Emotional 5%
One morning, when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 55.3% ★, Visual Novel 10.3%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Point & Click 9.5%, Historical 8.5%
Decide Althea's fate in dark Victorian London. Experience the story of an upper-class young woman whose family is falling apart along with her future and who is filled with diverse and interesting characters among whom she may find love.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 51.7% ★, Romance 13.8%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Drama 7.9%, Emotional 7.4%
An award-winning, fully-voiced sound novel. In 1888 in Yoshiwara, the pleasure district of Tokyo, a man meets a woman. Soon after, the illustrious escort Hakuhi dies. So begins a tale of the events leading up to her death, told from the perspective of two men with nothing in common.
Why similar: Historical 17.9%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Romance 12.4%, Drama 12.3%, Linear 11.6%
What if the physical objects of everyday life, the possessions we hold close, were actual windows to the past? Peer into distant memories and unseen futures in Hindsight.
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Orwell’s Animal Farm is a text-based choice-driven narrative game where all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. Immerse yourself in George Orwell's story of absolute power and corruption and follow the ups and downs of Animalism.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 42.5% ★, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Emotional 9%, Narration 8%, Point & Click 7.7%
A poet ponders queer life and love after his happily ever after.
Why similar: Romance 14.5%, Visual Novel 12%, Cinematic 11.3%, Historical 11%, Emotional 10.6%
Newly arrived at a boarding school in Victorian England, Sara Crewe uses her love of books and storytelling to build new relationships. But what happens to a fairy-tale princess when she loses everything?
Why similar: Based On A Novel 53.7% ★, Visual Novel 12.5%, Romance 11.8%, Emotional 8.1%, Drama 7.9%
In this visual novel by Studio Pork, make a strong-willed yet acquiescent, pure-hearted but rebellious housewife fall in love with you!
Why similar: Instrumental Music 29.5% ★, Romance 13.2%, Narration 10.4%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Visual Novel 10%
Is it possible to overcome obstacles through hope or faith in love? Lead your valiant heroes through the thorny path to their most cherished desires and find out!
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Sometimes saving one life can change the fate of many. Can you melt the ice in people's hearts?
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Grotesque notes written not by Fyodor Dostoevsky, but by a "certain person".
Why similar: Based On A Novel 59% ★, Visual Novel 10.3%, Narration 9.5%, Point & Click 6.6%, Linear 5.6%
12th century, England: In a time of poverty and war, a small town begins the construction of a cathedral to claim wealth and safety for its people. In their struggle to survive, lives and destinies intertwine. Based on Ken Follett's world-bestseller ‘The Pillars of the Earth’.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 49.8% ★, Point & Click 16.3%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Historical 7.6%, Story Rich 5%
Explore the wonderful world of books through deceptively simple cryptograms. 10% of every purchase benefits Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 60,000 free ebooks.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 54.7% ★, Philosophical 17.4%, Historical 13.3%, Relaxing 6.4%, Drama 3.2%
A quiet town awaits death. Two young women fall in love.
Why similar: Philosophical 17.4%, Romance 14.9%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Narration 11.9%, Cinematic 9.2%
Improve your word-guessing skills with this unique twist on Hangman! Guess sentences from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Unlock audio clips and images with no way to lose! Immerse yourself in the greatest love story ever written.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 54.4% ★, Romance 14.1%, Historical 12.1%, Relaxing 7.2%, Narration 4.8%
Aesop is a famous storyteller from Ancient Greece. The best fables of him are reinterpreted and modernized for a visual novel experience. All of these short stories are purely family-friendly and full with life lessons.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 50% ★, Philosophical 16.7%, Point & Click 9.3%, Visual Novel 8.4%, Adventure 5.4%
Prepare to experience the original man-on-the-run thriller in a completely new way! There are secrets to be discovered, locations to be explored and - above all - an incredible tale to be told in this ground-breaking interactive novel.
Why similar: Based On A Novel 69.9% ★, Point & Click 10.2%, Adventure 9.6%, Narration 7.8%, Story Rich 1.7%
Write love letters and cross swords in a one hour adaptation of the classic play: Cyrano de Bergerac!
Why similar: Historical 17.2%, Romance 16.3%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Emotional 13%, Drama 13%
"Some stories are best told to none," she whispered. Long ago, the stars disappeared. Then, a man returned them. Few would believe such a thing; fewer still can recall how he bent heaven's ear. However, you won't find the tale in books or archives—only in the hearts of those who were there.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.7%, Romance 19.4%, Drama 18.9%, Linear 13.5%, Hand-drawn 10.2%
A short adventure in which a 9-year-old girl travels through a dream world to reunite with her grandmother.
Why similar: Philosophical 16.7%, Narration 14.1%, Cinematic 12.9%, Emotional 11.7%, Drama 11.1%
Azkend 2: The World Beneath is a beautifully polished match-three adventure game set in an awe-inspiring underground world. Enjoy superbly smooth casual matching puzzle gameplay, an engaging storyline with voiceovers, and hidden object minigames.
Why similar: Hidden Object 14.4%, Philosophical 14.4%, Historical 13%, Romance 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.3%
Love can help you overcome many obstacles, even if the fate of an entire kingdom is at stake! Can two heroes in love make it through? Find out in this game!
Why similar: Hidden Object 13.6%, Romance 13%, Point & Click 11.7%, Narration 11%, Drama 10.7%
On 2 August 1980 Bologna is the victim of a neo-fascist attack. Bologna 020880 is a visual novel created to commemorate the victims of the massacre and keep the memory of those terrible facts alive.
Why similar: Historical 24.7%, Narration 18.7%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Point & Click 11%, Drama 9.7%
Travel blogger Kate Robinson and her daughter Nicole are headed to Rome for a big job with a local tourism agency!
Why similar: Hidden Object 13.6%, Romance 12.3%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Point & Click 10.2%, Emotional 9.9%
The Human Story is a hidden object game set in a colorful, historically accurate miniature world. Explore different cultures and ages. Find characters, objects and little stories about our ancestors. Learn about their lives and piece together the history of humankind.
Why similar: Philosophical 20.3%, Historical 19.7%, Hidden Object 17%, Narration 15.6%, Point & Click 12.6%
A story woven with the sound of rain, poetic text, and gentle narration... A short visual novel where you can spend a relaxing moment in your own place, with time to yourself, where no one will disturb you, no one will come barging in. It could be a small, secretive café.
Why similar: Philosophical 24.4%, Narration 16.8%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Cinematic 14.1%, Emotional 12.1%
Back To The Collis is a story-rich, fully hand-drawn 2D Point & Click adventure puzzle. Embark on a journey alongside the main character, Benjamin, to solve lots of engaging puzzles and explore the town of Collis, outstanding by its memorable populace.
Why similar: Philosophical 24%, Narration 15.8%, Point & Click 15.5%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Linear 9.2%
A date on the beach, small talk, a little bit of nostalgia and an important decision. All of that taking place to the accompaniment of the summer breeze.
Why similar: Philosophical 20.7%, Romance 15.1%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Emotional 12.2%, Drama 12.1%
「For Stella」is an interactive narrative game centered around psychological disorders. “Why would someone who has spent their entire life suppressing their emotions suddenly pull you aside to talk about love?”
Why similar: Philosophical 26.6%, Romance 17.3%, Narration 15.7%, Emotional 15.5%, Drama 12.6%
An isolated village during the war. Men leave one by one, along the winding forest path painted crimson by distant fires, and do not return. Young Nadia becomes a part-time postwoman filling in for her sick mother. She is now a messenger of hope and of trouble.
Why similar: Historical 16.6%, Point & Click 14.5%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Narration 12.9%, Hand-drawn 12.1%
Work. Sleep. Repeat. Days blur together, and colors fade... until everything is blank. In this point-and-click story, escape monotony and repaint your canvas with new colors.
Why similar: Point & Click 17.6%, Narration 15.5%, Emotional 15.3%, Romance 15.1%, Philosophical 9.7%
It's 2026, and you're a bail bondsman in Burlington. A fully voiced visual novel exploring the obligations of duty, and what justice really means.
Why similar: Narration 22.8%, Philosophical 22.5%, Hand-drawn 16.8%, Visual Novel 16%, Romance 13.3%
A short tale, a long journey. With a beautiful watercolor touch, it depicts the life of a woman. In her ordinary and modest life...experience her joys, her sorrows, her growth. Witness the story she spins in a life woven by those around her.
Why similar: Cinematic 21.1%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Romance 13.5%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Drama 11.4%
Scriptur is a kinetic visual novel featuring original artworks, soundtrack, and characters. You woke up on the train, knowing not how you ended up in it and where it was going. What is the secret behind all this? Will it be possible to reveal it and restore the memories of what happened?
Why similar: Philosophical 19.3%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Romance 14.4%, Emotional 9.9%
Alone in the forest glade he shared with his wife, a woodworker struggles to accept her passing. Help him hold on to cherished memories of their life together as he struggles to care for himself and his now empty home. Pine is a single-serving game focused on telling a beautiful, emotional tale.
Why similar: Emotional 17.4%, Romance 17.4%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Point & Click 13.7%, Visual Novel 12.3%
JUSFASLEX is a short kinetic visual novel about a dreamy boy who strives to create a society in a different dimension while struggling to connect to others.
Why similar: Philosophical 31.3%, Romance 18.4%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Drama 10.1%, Narration 8.8%
Mind Scraper is a story-driven graphic adventure. Play as Robert and dive into dying minds—built from unresolved regrets—to explore memories and learn why those choices were made.
Why similar: Point & Click 20.4%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Hand-drawn 15.8%, Narration 14.2%, Emotional 10.1%
Step into an art sanctuary woven from colors, shapes, and puzzles, and embark on an unprecedented journey of the soul. You will become an art seeker, traversing the inner worlds of four 20th-century art masters, unlocking the secrets hidden deep within their works.
Why similar: Philosophical 28.7%, Historical 17.2%, Point & Click 14.7%, Hidden Object 13.7%, Hand-drawn 9.3%
The people of Libertyville are in danger! Evil and witchcraft are gaining strength to carry out an insidious plan to take over the city. Help the authorities stop the Swamp Witch and save innocent people!
Why similar: Hidden Object 15.5%, Narration 13.3%, Point & Click 12.7%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Hand-drawn 10.6%
In this short and cozy game, you restore memories by matching forgotten objects in the environment with their counterparts in the ghost’s recollections. Each discovery unveils a piece of your story and bringing emotions.
Why similar: Philosophical 21.6%, Hidden Object 20.6%, Point & Click 19.1%, Emotional 12.2%, Narration 9.5%
You are about to dive into the adventures of the main hero: pilot-engineer Henry Morgan! The adventure is truly dangerous, but at the same time very passionate and full of love! An intriguing plot with unexpected twists that will leave you craving for more!
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.2%, Romance 16.3%, Historical 15.6%, Drama 14.9%, Hand-drawn 12.2%
A narrative adventure about the momentum and whiplash of young adulthood. Explore the big city through 18-year-old Mara's eyes. Collect items, nurture ideas, and experience complex relationships while attempting to find your place in the world.
Why similar: Philosophical 20.4%, Historical 13.9%, Romance 13.8%, Cinematic 12.8%, Point & Click 12.6%
The important thing in life is to be able to let go of the past and always be open to an uncharted future. Could you embrace your destiny and save the kingdom?
Why similar: Hidden Object 17.8%, Romance 15.9%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Narration 11.8%, Point & Click 11.7%
Several centuries have passed since the Blight Era ended. All the suffering of the time seems to be over. Enter the journey of Jules, a normal mercenary thrust into unusual circumstances. Follow her journey to find the truth about herself and her close friends….
Why similar: Philosophical 23.8%, Visual Novel 22.1%, Narration 21.6%, Linear 15.4%, Emotional 11.5%
A historical romance VN about a feckless queen and an impoverished revolutionary based on the life (and death) of Marie Antoinette. Your choices determine whether the capricious Queen Liliane loses her head... or her heart.
Why similar: Historical 21.1%, Romance 19%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Emotional 14.8%, Cinematic 11.9%
A short visual novel about a warrior with a dark past and a radiant goddess who are confronted with a shocking challenge that will change their lives forever, forcing them to reconsider their views on such a complex and contradictory feeling as love.
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Three Theban tragedies of Sophocles as a visual novel with parallel text in Ancient Greek for reference.
Why similar: Historical 21.7%, Philosophical 20.3%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Drama 14.5%, Cinematic 9.4%
Life on the Hook - is a short story about the life of a lonely fisherman named Hrafn, who lives his life in a small house on a lake with a dock and an old boat.
Why similar: Philosophical 21.7%, Hidden Object 14.4%, Narration 12.6%, Drama 11.7%, Emotional 11.2%
Aurans is a kinetic visual novel about coming of age, learning to believe in yourself, and finding out what really matters to you. Everything is fully hand drawn, and is the first visual novel project of Pixelsplosion Studios.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.7%, Linear 16.1%, Philosophical 14.1%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Drama 10.8%
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: Romance 17.8%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Emotional 16.7%, Drama 11.9%, Relaxing 9.1%
YOU are the hero in Forest of Doom! Explore the sinister Darkwood Forest in the digital Fighting Fantasy Standalone version of Ian Livingstone's classic RPG gamebook!
Why similar: Based On A Novel 82.6% ★, Visual Novel 12.2%, Adventure 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Join the Twin World saga's latest chapter as you dive into the mesmerizing underwater kingdom of the Azure World. Solve nonograms to restore submerged sanctuaries, and explore the tranquil beauty of the deep blue. Enjoy added challenges with hidden object, spot-the-difference, and jigsaw mini-games.
Why similar: Hidden Object 19%, Cinematic 17.9%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Philosophical 11.3%, Drama 11.1%
You're off to Scotland!
Why similar: Hidden Object 26.8%, Historical 23.1%, Point & Click 19.1%, Linear 10.1%, Relaxing 8.8%
Survive seven days with a cursed painting. Rely on notes from past victims and manage to successfully paint her portrait. But be careful not to upset her, or you'll quickly find yourself dead! An assortment of terminal tableaus awaits you. Will you be the one to finally finish her?
Why similar: Point & Click 15%, Hidden Object 14.7%, Emotional 13.4%, Cinematic 13%, Drama 12.7%
Perfect Tides is a point and click adventure game about the agony and anticipation of being a teen. Set in the year 2000, you follow Mara, an internet-obsessed young writer who lives on a so-called island paradise.
Why similar: Point & Click 20.9%, Philosophical 19.1%, Emotional 11.7%, Drama 11.4%, Romance 10.9%
Going to a masquerade ball, you rarely suspect anything amiss. But, since you are a detective, your intuition does not fail you and something magically evil will indeed happen in Venice.
Why similar: Hidden Object 15.6%, Romance 14%, Narration 13.4%, Point & Click 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.2%