Games Like PARQUET

"As the world sank, I found you." In the near future, a sudden and unexplained sea rise has left much of human civilization underwater. In a little town slowly being enveloped by the ocean, an unforgettable summer is about to begin for a boy and a mysterious robot girl...

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.2%, Romance 21.8%, Anime 15.7%, Story Rich 8.9%, Cute 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Like PARQUET, this story centers on the emotional bond between a human and an advanced android in a near-future setting.

If there was a robot that could laugh, cry and smile. ...Does it have a soul?

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.4%, Anime 20.7%, Romance 19.7%, Story Rich 8.4%, Cute 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title explores similar themes of artificial life and the philosophical questions surrounding what it means to be human.

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 35.8%, Anime 26.3%, Romance 18.8%, Story Rich 8.1%, Cute 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of sci-fi elements and a poignant, character-driven romance that is both short and impactful.

Sanzenkai Setsuna awakens on the shore of isolated island Urashima with no memories of his past. Befriending three local girls, Rinne, Karen, and Sara, Setsuna's quest to discover the secrets of Urashima and how they tie into his own past - and future - begins.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.2%, Anime 19.6%, Romance 13.5%, Story Rich 9.5%, Cute 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines sci-fi mystery with romance and a unique setting, mirroring the intrigue found in PARQUET.

2061, Japan. Mankind has lost the sky, and with it, its connections. All of it was taken away by birds... ...By countless artificial pigeons flying through the sky.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.1%, Romance 21.8%, Anime 11%, Story Rich 9.5%, Cute 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi mystery that explores the consequences of technology on human relationships and memory.

In a world where flying through the sky is as simple as riding a bicycle, the sport "Flying Circus" is all the rage. Following the discovery of anti-gravitons, special shoes that allow an individual to fly, Anti-Graviton Shoes, took the world by storm.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.4%, Romance 21.8%, Anime 21.4%, Story Rich 8.8%, Casual 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished, high-budget visual novel experience with strong character development and romantic subplots.

From the creators of Angel Beats! and CLANNAD, Key, comes their latest emotional, award-winning journey. Follow protagonist Takahara Hairi as he travels to the secluded island Torishirojima, where he rediscovers what it means to enjoy summer vacation.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.5%, Anime 17.1%, Romance 15%, Story Rich 8.5%, Casual 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the same high-quality production values and emotional storytelling found in top-tier visual novels.

From renowned visual novel studio Key, which brought you the highly rated visual novel “planetarian~the reverie of a little planet~”, this is “Harmonia”, the latest kinetic novel in the series.

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.6%, Anime 29.9%, Casual 8.9%, Adventure 7.7%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, kinetic visual novel from Key that focuses on an android searching for human emotions.

For decades, superpowers and psychic abilities were thought to be mere science fiction, but the discovery of a certain particle called the "Astron" at the end of the 20th century proved to the world that these wondrous phenomena were real.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Romance 26%, Anime 13.5%, Cute 8.4%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the high-quality art and polished romance mechanics typical of Yuzusoft titles.

Takamine Kousei was living a carefree college life until, one day, he tragically died in an accident. But then, the bizarre happened: Takamine Kousei opened his eyes again. And what's more, when he woke up, it was the morning of the very day, he had died.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.7%, Romance 24.5%, Anime 9.8%, Story Rich 8.3%, Multiple Endings 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and polished visual novel that balances humor with a compelling, story-rich romance.

An animated visual novel of a lovely and bittersweet tale of youth, you play as Aoi Minase in this romantic-comedy as he meets various young girls in his hometown and works together with them to revive their school’s glider-flying “Soaring Club” in order to realize their shared dream of flight.

Why similar: Romance 27.3%, Visual Novel 24.2%, Anime 16.4%, Story Rich 10%, Cute 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A beloved story-rich visual novel that captures the same sense of wonder and romantic growth.

It's the Dawn of a New Age- The 21st century has brought about its own slew of problems for society at large. Asa result, the most promising youths from around the world have been gathered and enrolled in Amakawa Noble Academy.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.5%, Romance 24.3%, Anime 12.2%, Story Rich 11.6%, Multiple Endings 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a sophisticated narrative and high-quality character designs that appeal to fans of polished visual novels.

Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.4%, Anime 20.1%, Story Rich 12.8%, Romance 10.6%, Multiple Endings 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An essential sci-fi visual novel that dives deep into the implications of technology and time on human memory.

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 32.2%, Romance 22.7%, Anime 18.7%, Story Rich 9.6%, Multiple Endings 6%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for emotional, character-driven storytelling in the visual novel medium.

Rescue squad captain Watase Kasasagi wakes up without his memories in the middle of his most critical mission yet-- a nuclear meltdown at a research facility. In an unfamiliar place and without his years of training, he must rescue the survivors and escape...

Why similar: Visual Novel 42.1%, Anime 20.6%, Story Rich 11.5%, Multiple Endings 10.7%, Mystery 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A complex sci-fi mystery that shares the high-stakes, technology-focused narrative style of PARQUET.

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 36.5%, Anime 17.6%, Romance 13.8%, Story Rich 8.7%, Multiple Endings 6%

Why You'll Like It: A heartwarming and story-rich adventure that focuses on the bonds between friends and the passage of time.

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 32.1%, Romance 19.9%, Anime 16.3%, Cute 9.3%, Casual 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational emotional visual novel that excels at building intimate, memorable character relationships.

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: Visual Novel 27.8%, Anime 19.4%, Romance 15.4%, Comedy 7.1%, Multiple Endings 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Blends supernatural and sci-fi elements with a deep, multi-layered narrative and high production quality.

Springtime. The season of the cherry blossoms, and a time of new beginnings, new encounters, and new people. For Aoba Kyousuke, this new season marks the start of his second year in high school, and also the year he resolved himself to finally fulfill his long-cherished dream: finding a girlfriend.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Romance 22.3%, Anime 17.7%, Story Rich 6.9%, Cute 6%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted and cute romance visual novel that excels in its character-focused writing.

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 31%, Romance 20%, Anime 16.9%, Cute 9.6%, Casual 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on themes of memory and connection, mirroring the poignant tone of PARQUET.

In the midst of leading an ordinary life, I began to feel the urge to find myself a girlfriend. Yet somehow, I couldn't bring myself to take the first step. But one day... "What's this...?" A single notebook had fallen right in front of me. "Hey, you! Yes, you! Why aren't you picking it up?"

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.8%, Romance 23.3%, Story Rich 9.6%, Comedy 9.3%, Cute 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a casual and funny romantic experience with strong character-driven interactions.

This is the summer story of Aqua - a beginning maid carrying a secret - and her master (the player) who lost part of his memory. This is the pure summer love story of two individuals from completely different walks of life.

Why similar: Romance 32.1%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Cute 13.2%, Anime 11.5%, Story Rich 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cute and romantic visual novel that provides a relaxing, high-quality experience.

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 48.3%, Anime 30.9%, Story Rich 6.4%, Casual 5.2%, Adventure 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Directly addresses the digitization of memory and the ethical dilemmas of future technology.

"Yukikoi Melt" is a visual novel about a young man's life in the Winter Country. Miharu, a winter hater, and the girls of the Winter Club find their lives intertwined when he moves to snowy Yubane. Can their warmth melt his heart?

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.7%, Romance 23.2%, Anime 16.6%, Cute 9.1%, Comedy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and cute visual novel that focuses on romantic development and lighthearted adventure.

Welcome to the Special Administrative Region "Aqua Eden", an artificial island off the coast of Japan where casinos and more are legal.

Why similar: Romance 23.6%, Visual Novel 23.5%, Anime 16.7%, Story Rich 9.4%, Multiple Endings 7.6%

What does "youth" mean to you? Is it a time in your life meant for having fun? For devoting yourself to a cause? For Yuu Tono, it's meant earning money and studying to build a brighter future for him and his family. But maybe the new (or maybe old?) friend who's come into his life will change that.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.8%, Romance 24.5%, Anime 12%, Story Rich 9.1%, Cute 7.6%

A dark visual mystery novel featuring transhumanism, traditional marriage, loneliness, and cosplay. Two pursuable characters. Five endings. Welcome to the future.

Why similar: Visual Novel 58.4%, Anime 20.3%, Story Rich 6.6%, Sci-fi 5.4%, Romance 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi mystery that uses digital archives and AI interactions to uncover a story of the past.

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 22.7%, Romance 22.1%, Anime 16.3%, Multiple Endings 10%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, music-themed visual novel that offers a deeply emotional and story-rich 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 59.4%, Anime 29.1%, Story Rich 8.1%, Casual 1.4%, Cute 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, powerful, and highly emotional narrative that focuses on the human experience in the face of mortality.

What begins as a slice-of-life romantic comedy will prove to be a sci-fi tale full of character drama, mysteries, and tragedy. This coming-of-age visual novel is a story about life, mistakes, pursuing your dreams, and finding your place in the universe.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.2%, Anime 20.1%, Story Rich 11.9%, Comedy 10.4%, Cute 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi visual novel that explores themes of space, memory, and the impact of technology on humanity.

We all dream of a bright future ahead, but life doesn't always turn out how we expect. Yuuma, the protagonist, lives a peaceful life until the student council president proposes a new controversial policy that changes everything they once knew forever.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.8%, Romance 19.9%, Anime 14.7%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Cute 9.4%

Your Diary + is a visual novel game that explores the seven ways humans experience happiness in the stories of its seven heroines. What does it mean to be useful to someone? To be loved? To trust someone with your heart? Rediscover the importance of these everyday joys.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.4%, Romance 21.6%, Anime 15.7%, Story Rich 8.8%, Cute 8.7%

This was a story about humans and monsters, disease and haunting, and the past and the future. It leads you to the unusual traditional Japanese culture.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.1%, Anime 31.7%, Sexual Content 9.1%, Adventure 8.1%, Story Rich 6.2%

Aokana - EXTRA2 is the official Misaki after story for Aokana.

Why similar: Romance 21.7%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Anime 13.5%, Story Rich 9.3%, Cute 8.2%

The picture of café au lait is a visual novel game that makes the players feel immersed in story and character. They will experience the story in the game through the first-person perspective of the main character in the story named "Takagi".

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.3%, Romance 21.4%, Anime 15.8%, Story Rich 7%, Comedy 6.6%

Autumn. With the leaves just starting to change color, a boy arrives at Yunagi Village. The first person he meets is a girl handing out flyers -- a cute, cat-eared waitress.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.5%, Romance 22.4%, Anime 18.2%, Cute 11.7%, Sexual Content 6.7%

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 29.8%, Romance 26.7%, Anime 19.4%, Story Rich 9.3%, Cute 4%

This is a small tale from the end. The leftovers of mankind are destined to perish as the Arks break orbit. Suddenly, however, she's making me ask her out, an invitation to face the apocalypse together... a short but exquisite visual novel, "Dream Ending" is humanity's last love story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.2%, Romance 28%, Anime 17.1%, Casual 10.8%, Adventure 8.2%

First game of a four-part visual novel series. Nerdy Itsuki Ninomae accidentally creates a “digital hypnotism movie.” Showing it to his neighbor causes him to learn her and a classmate’s dark secret, dragging him into the underbelly of society.

Why similar: Romance 25.1%, Visual Novel 22.8%, Anime 12.7%, Cute 9.9%, Story Rich 9.2%

Yunagicho, a town lined with Western-style homes. The previous autumn was when Yuzuki came to this town and met the animal eared girls and started working with them at Cafe Setaria.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.7%, Romance 27%, Anime 13.6%, Multiple Endings 10%, Story Rich 9.1%

Bottled-up emotions... An everlasting oath... Heartfelt desires... An enduring regret... And a childhood promise. Yuuto was abandoned by his parents and raised in an orphanage in Britain before a trading merchant by the name of Takakura Yoshiomi adopted him and brought him to Japan.

Why similar: Romance 23.9%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Anime 12.9%, Multiple Endings 9.2%, Story Rich 8.9%

Keita’s summer kicks off with a random game chat—just anonymous “bros” trading jokes and awkward confessions. But when he learns his whole party is actually a group of girls living next door, things spiral fast in a season of neighborly chaos, college camaraderie, and maybe... something more.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25%, Romance 20.3%, Anime 12.5%, Cute 9.8%, Adventure 6.9%

Seiran Island. Even here in paradise, there are those who work in the shadows to bring it down... Confront the tyranny of a twisted system in this long-awaited visual novel adventure.

Why similar: Romance 19.6%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Anime 13.8%, Comedy 8.3%, Multiple Endings 7.8%

A visual novel about becoming lovers with Kanade—a half-human, half-alien girl. Enjoy a tender relationship with Kanade and witness how love blossoms into a song that saves the world.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.2%, Anime 24.7%, Cute 11.9%, Sci-fi 7%, Casual 6.8%

A devoted brother and his fragile sister share a quiet, dreamlike summer. As her gentle companion, speak with her, care for her, and gather the fleeting, precious fragments of a love that blooms softly in the stillness of everyday life.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.2%, Anime 24.4%, Sexual Content 18.2%, Cute 12.3%, Casual 7.7%

Azuma Satoru has sworn a life to do good on others with the lofty goal of one good deed a day. Upon his return to his hometown, things are going well as he helps the girls at his school but soon his life is about to get a little more chaotic...

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.7%, Romance 22.6%, Anime 18%, Comedy 9%, Multiple Endings 6.9%

Kaito wakes to find himself in a strange room, with no memories, and a taciturn girl named Yonagi by his side. Upon learning of his role, he immerses himself into three wondrous dream worlds with her. When all three stories meet a bitter end, Kaito recovers his memories, and the true story unfolds.

Why similar: Romance 29.8%, Visual Novel 25.8%, Story Rich 12.6%, Cute 6.7%, Futuristic 5.4%

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 19.5%, Romance 18.9%, Anime 13.3%, Multiple Endings 9.1%, Cute 7.8%

Momoiro Closet is a visual novel exploring the unlikely romance of an average joe and the student council president. Experience the otaku mecca of Akihabara firsthand as you court your anime-obsessed cosplayer schoolmate, through either a tender love story or a passionate tale of lust.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.9%, Romance 20%, Anime 17.9%, Cute 9.6%, Comedy 7.8%

When he was a child, Yuuma received a special power from the “translucent magician”, Shinku. Just by touching someone with his hand, he is able to cure all of their wounds in return for some of his memories.

Why similar: Romance 24.3%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Anime 11.5%, Story Rich 8.8%, Cute 8.8%

Yan, a student of natural history, encounters a cute and mysterious girl with fox ears while conducting routine scientific research at a remote observation cabin. This might be a "blessing" for the intrepid in the golden age of geographical discovery...

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.1%, Anime 26.3%, Romance 18.4%, Cute 9.4%, Casual 3.2%

The gameplay of the game includes visual novel +2D horizontal version shooting. The main story is about the male protagonist traveling to the future world, helping the female protagonist run the amusement park, solving disasters in the future city, and returning to the original world.

Why similar: Anime 32.7%, Comedy 16.7%, Cute 15.7%, Sexual Content 15.6%, Casual 10.6%

The protagonist of this story is an office clerk who has the ability to leave his body for the astral plane and put his consciousness into other people.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.6%, Casual 22.4%, Adventure 19.3%, Anime 12.4%, Sexual Content 11.4%

A defective mercenary who can't use particles and an antique Exo that doesn't rely on them—when these two meet, the wheels of their story slowly begin to turn.

Why similar: Romance 28.3%, Anime 23.3%, Story Rich 12.1%, Cute 11.6%, Sexual Content 8.4%

The crime... is murder. Our story takes place in a court trial, set in a futuristic world where most humans have cyberbrains. The defendant on trial is an agent who coordinates with artists to create the data for cyberbrains to interact with people’s emotions. The victim is a girl artist named Lux.

Why similar: Anime 46.5%, Story Rich 8.4%, Multiple Endings 8.3%, Cute 7.9%, Sexual Content 7.5%

Wonderful Everyday is a visual novel with multiple routes which develops a story based on a few concepts: "the sky and the world", "the beginning and the end", "literature and science", "savior and hero", "brother and sister".

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.8%, Romance 16.4%, Anime 14.3%, Story Rich 10.8%, Sexual Content 5.8%

Share a heart-to-heart talk, watch a movie together, take a bath, remove a computer virus, help a girl in a tough spot and—if you're lucky—find the love of your life using the color and pattern of her panties. This game tells the story about a guy looking for love renovated in a nostalgic 80s and 90s anime style.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.2%, Romance 25.9%, Anime 21.6%, Comedy 7.1%, Casual 6.8%

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 34.6%, Cute 13.4%, Comedy 13.1%, Anime 7.2%, Sexual Content 7.2%

I want to confess my feelings for you...

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.5%, Anime 24.9%, Romance 16%, Comedy 11.1%, Adventure 7.8%