60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Anime, Story Rich, Adventure.
“Perennial Dusk -Kinsenka-” is a kinetic novel about how the human heart endures relentless violence and limitless cruelty, telling the story of a group of exorcists-in-training as they gather the pieces needed to mend their wounded souls.
Geminism
Two pairs of twins war for love, life, and limb beneath the curtain of a dark Tokyo night. From the artisans at CRAFTWORK comes a visual novel lush with art, action, and mystery; a story of GEMINISM—deformity and divinity.
Hira Hira Hihiru
"Hira Hira Hihiru" is a visual novel set in a fictional Taishō Era. It tells the story of its two protagonists' struggle against Aerodema, a terrifying disease which brings the dead back to life.
Two pairs of twins war for love, life, and limb beneath the curtain of a dark Tokyo night. From the artisans at CRAFTWORK comes a visual novel lush with art, action, and mystery; a story of GEMINISM—deformity and divinity.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.9%, Anime 16.5%, Emotional 13.4%, Dark 13.1%, Cute 10.1%
"Hira Hira Hihiru" is a visual novel set in a fictional Taishō Era. It tells the story of its two protagonists' struggle against Aerodema, a terrifying disease which brings the dead back to life.
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.3%, Drama 21.5%, Adventure 12%, Casual 10.3%, Anime 8.8%
From hit writer Ryukishi07, the creator of When They Cry, comes a story on the theme of “curses.” Strike down the dark riddle of dolls and soot in this supernatural horror visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.4%, Anime 19.9%, Emotional 12.9%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Horror 8%
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 28.2%, Philosophical 13.4%, Anime 12.6%, Violent 9.7%, Psychological 9.5%
Haunted by the ability to read minds, Suteru embarks on a journey of revenge against those who wronged him. Uncovering the secrets of his tormentors, he must confront his demons in a story that explores the depths and darkness of the human mind.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24%, Dark 17.8%, Anime 16.8%, Psychological 16%, Philosophical 10.2%
A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.3%, Anime 16.6%, Dark 15.2%, Philosophical 11.1%, Atmospheric 9.3%
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 39.2%, Dark 18.9%, Anime 15.4%, Atmospheric 12%, Psychological Horror 7%
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 25.4%, Anime 16.8%, Dark 11.4%, Violent 10.6%, Horror 6.2%
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 28.8%, Anime 21.8%, Horror 12.3%, Dark 10.8%, Violent 8.8%
Thrown into prison for an act of self-expression, protagonist Shuichiro must confront both a violent system and his own actions—or else try to find happiness on the inside in this visual novel from the makers of NUKITASHI.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.2%, Anime 23.3%, Emotional 14.4%, Cute 12.2%, Casual 7.7%
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 52.3%, Anime 28.1%, Drama 10%, Emotional 6.1%, Casual 1.8%
A dark, dramatic medieval visual novel. On a stage at the boundary between life and death, an actress struggles through her hardest performance—directed by a jester, she relives her past for the the prize of resurrection...
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.4%, Anime 21.6%, Dark 13.8%, Psychological 11.4%, Philosophical 10.9%
Train of Afterlife is a mystery, psychological, horror Visual Novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.8%, Anime 18.1%, Adventure 10.3%, Casual 9.5%, Psychological 7.6%
A boy regains his hope and a girl finds herself in solitude. A kinetic novel that will take you through their darkest days and immerse you in their deepest emotions.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.3%, Anime 17.6%, Emotional 15.5%, Psychological 13.9%, Dark 8%
"Even though I knew this love was forbidden..." While the tragedy is being told, the girl's true love is revealed! Enjoy this crazy pure love drama with beautiful visuals and cute characters!
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.4%, Anime 19.9%, Cute 15%, Adventure 10.4%, Emotional 9.1%
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 33.9%, Anime 19.9%, Psychological 15.3%, Dark 12%, Atmospheric 5.6%
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 34.6%, Anime 22.5%, Horror 11.9%, Violent 9.5%, Adventure 8.4%
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 29.9%, Anime 17.7%, Dark 10.3%, Horror 9.9%, Psychological 7.4%
Basically the story goes as visual novel form. Sometimes, the system switches into dot part, and you can control the character to continue the story.
Why similar: Anime 23.1%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Dark 12.2%, Psychological 11.1%, Violent 10.8%
A linear visual novel about five short stories, unrelated at first glance. Be prepared for mysticism, gloomy atmosphere and light psychological horror. Not recommended to play if you are experiencing depression or severe psychological state.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25%, Dark 17.6%, Anime 14.1%, Horror 8.9%, Atmospheric 8.8%
Sanctuaries. Secrets. Serious consequences. A solo-developed psychological horror/drama visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.9%, Anime 16.9%, Emotional 14.1%, Psychological 13.7%, Dark 12.3%
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 29%, Anime 24.1%, Adventure 11.8%, Horror 11.7%, Violent 9.9%
The tragedy of Hinamizawa is over. Those held captive within its grip are free from the fate that bound them to June 1983. Yet the tale of Hinamizawa is not truly complete. There are many worlds not yet explored.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.1%, Anime 21.6%, Psychological 16.4%, Violent 9.9%, Adventure 9.5%
A self abating husk is forcibly coerced into a suicide pact by a "perfect" girl drowning in ennui and despair. The result is unfathomable heart rending terror and confusion.
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.4%, Anime 21%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Adventure 10.4%, Psychological Horror 7.5%
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 30.1%, Anime 24.3%, Cute 13.9%, Linear 7.4%, Emotional 6.3%
The only quality that can be measured is whether or not they possess the qualities of morbid love. As they spend their time at the school, what was once a peaceful life turns into a blood-soaked, corpse-riddled, blood-soaked day....
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.8%, Anime 14.9%, Dark 12.7%, Emotional 12.1%, Cute 10.3%
"Let us celebrate, the birth of this nightmare." A story about an urban legend surrounding a certain "Box", this is a Japanese-style, supernatural visual novel about madness, love and hate.
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.5%, Anime 23.7%, Casual 11.2%, Horror 10.9%, Violent 10.9%
The definitive edition of the fan-favorite visual novel is here! A surreal, coming-of-age tale set in early 2010s Central Florida, Siren's Call is the small town you swore you'd always leave. Something inside you knows this is your last chance. Will you reach escape velocity?
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.4%, Emotional 13.1%, Psychological 12.2%, Anime 11.7%, Dark 9.1%
A death march to the end of the world. Can humanity's lost future be reclaimed?
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.6%, Anime 16.5%, Emotional 15.7%, Dark 12.3%, Psychological 9.6%
"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 22.9%, Drama 16.5%, Anime 14.9%, Emotional 13.7%, Cute 7.8%
A deeply unsettling visual novel following a boy who returns to his hometown expecting to find peace; however, it isn't long before his hopes are dashed by the monster known as Gore Screaming Show.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.5%, Anime 18.2%, Emotional 16.7%, Dark 10.1%, Horror 8.7%
Pumpkin Eater is a visual novel about grief, pumpkin heads, and human decomposition. 100% medically accurate.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.1%, Drama 20.5%, Dark 12.6%, Psychological 9.8%, Emotional 8.4%
"Grisaia: Phantom Trigger" is a visual novel, specifically a kinetic novel (without branching routes). Returning character artist Akio Watanabe and writer Ryuta Fujisaki bring you the latest installment in the acclaimed Grisaia series.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.3%, Anime 18.3%, Dark 12.3%, Violent 12.3%, Cute 10.4%
A yuri kinetic novel about overcoming the tribulations of the human heart, and a sapphic tale on the heartaches and reprieves of fathoming love. Asou Ei’s first title with Frontwing is presented with poignant visuals in Full HD, an evocative soundtrack, and voice acting by a star-studded cast.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.6%, Anime 16.4%, Drama 16.3%, Emotional 13.8%, Cute 9.9%
Featuring a blend of 2D adventure and visual novel, The Mildew Children is a grim tale about a village inhabited only by children who follow savage pagan traditions. A young witch named Kyrphel, along with her sisters, are bound to perform a macabre Ritual in order to save their village.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.5%, Emotional 14.6%, Dark 11%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Adventure 9.8%
"I hope that someday, you'll dream of me." -- CINERIS SOMNIA is a 3D adventure through a beautifully strange and mesmerizing world - and a young girl's cruel and forlorn dreams.
Why similar: Anime 26.5%, Dark 17.5%, Horror 17.2%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Casual 9.1%
MAMIYA is a captivating, dark mystery visual novel in which a group of young men struggle against existential dread before the end of the world.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.1%, Drama 19.5%, Anime 12.7%, Emotional 11.7%, Horror 7.3%
A Conversation With Mister Rabbit is a very short, linear visual novel with a dark and bloody twist. The story follows an aspiring knight who seeks wisdom from a big and fluffy rabbit.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.8%, Anime 21.5%, Dark 11.4%, Emotional 11.3%, Cute 10.1%
Without a Dawn is a dark, psychological, and philosophical visual horror novel featuring hauntingly beautiful pseudo-ASCII art.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.4%, Emotional 15.2%, Philosophical 12.1%, Dark 11.6%, Psychological 9.3%
Aki is haunted by a curse. In search of salvation, she travels into the memories of a dead classmate, where she must witness three eerie mystical stories and figure out how to break the shackles of misfortune.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.6%, Dark 19.9%, Psychological 12%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Adventure 8.7%
Two thousand years ago, the Pestis Disaster swept through the land, corrupting all living things and making it to difficult to live on the land. Having touched the darkest darkness the world has seen, one must now face the dazzling light. Thus I pose this question. Whose wings did I see that day?
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.6%, Anime 20.8%, Dark 16.3%, Adventure 10.6%, Cute 10.3%
Set in a war-torn world in the distant future, the sci-fi kinetic novel "Harmonia" follows a mechanical boy and a human girl as they find their way to each other's hearts. Key's 15th anniversary title is back with full voice and FHD resolution, including the main character!
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.3%, Drama 17.6%, Anime 16.1%, Cute 9.9%, Emotional 9.6%
Tiny Bunny is a non-linear horror visual novel. Those, who have heard the voice of the forest, are beyond help.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.1%, Dark 16.9%, Horror 11.5%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Anime 8%
Some Scary Love Stories is a visual novel game with option branches Players tap the screen to read the story and make their own choices, eventually leading to different ending branches A collection of long-updated short stories on the theme of "Distorted Love"
Why similar: Drama 31.5%, Visual Novel 24.5%, Anime 18.3%, Emotional 10.7%, Adventure 8.8%
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 25.1%, Anime 16.7%, Psychological 12.8%, Dark 11.2%, Horror 7.2%
A tragic love story following Memori and her search for the missing "him."
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.4%, Anime 16.5%, Cute 15.3%, Emotional 15%, Horror 10.1%
The story is set in future Tokyo, where human’s endless desires have consumed finite resources. In this world that is gradually approaching its end, the streamer girls continue to sing, while embracing dreams and despair in their hearts...
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.4%, Drama 19.3%, Emotional 14.9%, Anime 11.5%, Cute 10.5%
Perseverance is a horror/drama visual novel about survival and redemption. In Part 1 you play as Jack, a father who is struggling to keep his family together and finds himself in the middle of horrific events.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.3%, Violent 14.1%, Horror 12.2%, Anime 11.9%, Adventure 11.4%
Hell-bent on vengeance, Caldo single-handedly topples the royal throne of Solide, capturing the king and the princess and working their ruin through his dark contracts with demons. A visual novel about hate and revenge... and possibly redemption.
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.2%, Dark 21.2%, Atmospheric 16.8%, Magic 12.9%, Cute 12.1%
A summer night consumes the girls... Exploration type horror ADV game
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.3%, Anime 17%, Dark 13.1%, Cute 11.6%, Horror 10.2%
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 22.3%, Drama 21.5%, Anime 17.6%, Emotional 11.5%, Cute 10%
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.7%, Anime 21%, Psychological 13.8%, Cute 12.3%, Psychological Horror 6.6%
A mysterious global pandemic is making people disappear into thin air. A mysterious glass object carried by a girl found adrift at sea. Two stories that set two pairs of protagonists off on separate journeys around the world. What does it mean to live, make mistakes, and live again?
Why similar: Casual 29.8%, Visual Novel 29%, Violent 21.2%, Anime 20%
Five girls meet in an isolated underground city. As they slay and betray each other, what fate awaits them at the end of their journey? Hope? Or despair? Enjoy an immersive story, fully voiced and boasting multiple endings!
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.5%, Anime 26.9%, Dark 18.3%, Adventure 10%, Violent 8%
Hand-drawn 2D point and click Horror x Dating sim Meet the 'Flowers' imprisoned in hell. They long for an escape to purgatory. Your job here is simple. Listen to their stories, and break out together. Easy, right? ...But, doesn't it seem strange? These people... seem to be out of their mind, a bit.
Why similar: Emotional 43.8%, Atmospheric 21.1%, Horror 17.6%, Adventure 17.5%
Horror mystery about a boy who desperately wants a Normal life in the most abnormal city in the world. Help Timor understand his cruel life in this supernatural city while trying to survive one more day. In a universe where Sleep is an illness. This is a visual novel with point and click features.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.8%, Anime 18.8%, Emotional 15.2%, Horror 11%, Cute 8.4%
Two souls are drawn into a mysterious otherworld—and torn apart. In a realm filled with danger and restless spirits, each searches for the other while uncovering hidden truths. A suspenseful multi-ending adventure where every choice shapes their fate.
Why similar: Horror 18%, Dark 17.9%, Anime 16.2%, Violent 13.6%, Adventure 13.5%
Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a multi-ending mystery adventure game. A group of boys and girls who have lost their memories gather in a “Tokyo” that is both familiar and unfamiliar. They must trace their lost memories to escape the bizarre labyrinths. Are they prepared to confront their “true selves”?
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.1%, Anime 24.2%, Emotional 13.7%, Adventure 11.2%, Cute 9.9%
Outside the door is a mystic visual novel set within one office. You are about to figure out the stories of a few visitors without having a single memory of yourself.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.6%, Anime 25%, Psychological 17.1%, Violent 6.9%, Casual 5.5%
“A holy night with no dawn, my dear...” You awaken in a strange town full of art, blanketed in snow, and enclosed by a massive wall. On Christmas, it all burns down—and the girl who loves it most rewinds time to the start of Advent. Find the truth in the loop and paint it on this canvas of a town!
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.2%, Drama 17.6%, Emotional 16.4%, Anime 12.4%, Cute 11.8%
