- #1 My Girlfriend’s Special Place
97% matchVery Positive91% of 218 reviews2023
Dev: fengPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
One day, our hero is headed home from Akihabara when he's mistaken for a molester. The person accusing him is his childhood friend, Fuyuka Akiyoshi. "If you want me to forgive you, then become my butler!" Recently reunited, these two end up in an unusual relationship as their story begins again...
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.6%, Romance 24.8%, Anime 19.2%, Drama 15.3%, Adventure 6.4%
- #2 My Little Sister's Special Place
96% matchVery Positive95% of 137 reviews2023
Dev: fengPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Our hero used to go to Akiba a lot when he was younger. It wasn't to have fun, but for his little sister's sake. One day, his younger sister is gifted a Christmas trip, and they spend time together as if they're a couple. This is the delightful and touching love story of these two siblings.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.8%, Romance 24.4%, Anime 19.5%, Drama 16.1%, Adventure 7.4%
- #3 My Academy's Special Place
96% matchVery Positive91% of 74 reviews2023
Dev: fengPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Our hero's homeroom teacher is also his big sister, Yaeka. She's popular with the students, but at home, she's a slobbish drunk. There's Maika, an exchange student and Akiba nerd. She's always asking him to go to Akiba with her. But Maika is told to return home. Two love stories are about to begin!
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.8%, Romance 28.9%, Anime 23.7%, Casual 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #4 LUNARiA -Virtualized Moonchild-
95% matchVery Positive95% of 178 reviews2024
Dev: VISUAL ARTS/KeyPub: VISUAL ARTS
Windows
Genius gamer T-Bit rakes in the prize money in VR races day after day. One day, after experiencing a network error mid-race, he ends up in Lunar World, a moon-based server. There, he meets an AI avatar by the name of Lunar-Q. A love story spanning the 384,400 km between the Earth and moon begins!
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.9%, Robots 15.3%, Anime 14.5%, Romance 14.4%, Drama 12.7%
- #5 Animal Trail ☆ Girlish Square LOVE+PLUS
94% matchPositive95% of 39 reviews2023
Dev: WhirlpoolPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Idol otaku, Nakamori Taiga and the girls of idol group Animal Trail ☆ Girlish Square are back in this series of side stories featuring Haneru and Tetora!
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.3%, Anime 25.2%, Romance 25%, Adventure 10.8%, Casual 8.9%
- #6 Sugar Sweet Temptation
94% matchVery Positive98% of 188 reviews2023
Dev: RecettePub: Love Lab, Inc.
Windows
On the whimsical Night of the Fairies, Crow Yamada lands on the rooftop of a quaint patisserie known as Folkroll. Without any memories, he strives to help the cute employees by becoming the best baker around in this sugary sweet visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.8%, Romance 23.8%, Anime 21.1%, Drama 16.9%, Casual 6.6%
- #7 LOVEPICAL-POPPY!
92% matchVery Positive96% of 340 reviews2025
Dev: SMEEPub: Kagami Games
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 34.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From renowned Japanese visual novel brand SMEE, LOVEPICAL-POPPY!, the ultimate moege, arrives on Steam! Made for SMEE’s 15th anniversary and celebrating 150k+ sales, it keeps the brand’s signature sweetness while adding life-sim gameplay and a unique story progression system.
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.1%, Romance 24.5%, Anime 21.2%, Adventure 11.1%, Casual 8.3%
- #8 Animal Trail ☆ Girlish Square 2
93% matchPositive97% of 38 reviews2023
Dev: WhirlpoolPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Idol fan and manager, Nakamori Taiga and the girls are back in this latest installment! Animal Trail ☆ Girlish Square is gaining momentum and have a chance to reach stardom in the upcoming Tokyo New Idol Festival. The stage is set: it’s time to kick things off with another roar!
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.5%, Romance 27.9%, Anime 26.7%, Adventure 8%, Casual 7.8%
- #9 Trinoline Genesis
91% matchPositive93% of 45 reviews2022
Dev: minoriPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Trinoline Genesis continues with all new stories for the original and side heroines of the original Trinoline!
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.8%, Romance 23%, Drama 20.1%, Adventure 11.1%, Sci-fi 10.2%
- #10 Raspberry Cube
91% matchVery Positive96% of 135 reviews2022
Dev: madosoftPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 42.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 33.7%, Romance 25%, Anime 22.2%, Casual 10.1%, Adventure 8%
- #11 Harmonia Full HD Edition
90% matchVery Positive96% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: VISUAL ARTS/KeyPub: VISUAL ARTS
Windows
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: Robots 23.8%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Romance 14%, Anime 13.7%, Drama 10.3%
- #12 Slobbish Dragon Princess LOVE+PLUS
89% matchVery Positive97% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: WhirlpoolPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 373.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Haru and the gang are back in Slobbish Dragon Princess Love + PLUS! Enjoy three short stories for Haru, Suzuka and Dorami which takes place after the events of Slobbish Dragon Princess.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.8%, Anime 28.6%, Romance 23.6%, Adventure 9.3%, Casual 7.7%
- #13 Slobbish Dragon Princess 3
89% matchVery Positive98% of 87 reviews2023
Dev: WhirlpoolPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Peace has more or less returned as humankind and dragonkind learn to coexist with each other. With the town summer festival approaching soon, Takeru would prefer that things stay the way they are. As expected, a new threat approaches in the form of Mei, the dragon princess of the Nether!
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.6%, Anime 27.8%, Romance 25.1%, Adventure 9%, Casual 7.7%
- #14 Sankaku Renai: Love Triangle Trouble
88% matchVery Positive94% of 260 reviews2019
Dev: ASa ProjectPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Meet Sousuke. He's just your average student, living in a rural town. Ever since his father remarried when he was young, he's been living together with his little sister Nanaru. Together with his childhood friend Maho and their other friends, they have fun geeking out in the Otaku Club.
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.4%, Anime 30.4%, Romance 9.7%, Adventure 6.9%, Casual 6.6%
- #15 Sore wa Maichiru Sakura no You ni -Re:BIRTH-
87% matchVery Positive83% of 233 reviews2024
Dev: NavelPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
《繁花落舞恋如樱 -Re:BIRTH-》由日本美少女游戏资深大厂Navel制作,是早在22年前就已成为广受赞誉的经典名作的重制版。本作由西又葵担当原画与角色设计;由创作了《我们没有翅膀》、《近月少女的礼仪》等话题名作的剧本家王雀孙主笔。桃山伊音、夏和小、九条信乃等知名声优为本作女主角献声。
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.5%, Anime 19.3%, Romance 15.4%, Drama 15.3%, Adventure 10.8%
- #16 AMANATSU+
86% matchVery Positive98% of 61 reviews2026
Dev: AZARASHI SOFTWAREPub: Shiravune
Windows
A story of adventure and young love by fan-favorite developers AZARASHI SOFTWARE. The protagonist returns to his nostalgic yet somewhat unfamiliar hometown, reuniting with past friends, stirring old feelings, and even finding love over the course of this fleeting summer's dream.
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.4%, Romance 30.5%, Adventure 17.9%, Casual 14.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #17 Hello Lady! - Complete Edition
86% matchVery Positive86% of 419 reviews2022
Dev: AKATSUKI-WORKSPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 38.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 31.5%, Romance 24.4%, Drama 19.1%, Anime 13.7%, Casual 5.8%
- #18 Ego's Spark
85% matchVery Positive94% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: SatsukiPub: Shiravune
Windows
Is this a nascent ego—or just a nasty bug? Crash headfirst into cuddles, comfort, and maybe even love in this short visual novel about robots and the human heart.
Why similar: Robots 27.7%, Romance 20.5%, Visual Novel 19.1%, Anime 13.4%, Sci-fi 11.1%
- #19 NEKO-MIMI SWEET HOUSEMATES Vol. 1
84% matchVery Positive95% of 355 reviews2022
Dev: Animal HerbPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 66.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
What is one to do when face to face with a cat-eared, winged angel? Life will never be the same when the angel, Mint, moves in and becomes your new housemate. Follow Mint, a popular girl from the doujin circle "Animal Herb," as she stars in this brand new, heart-warmingly comedic game!
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.1%, Anime 21.4%, Romance 18.6%, Drama 15.2%, Casual 6.6%
- #20 流る星 -a wish star-
84% matchVery Positive93% of 174 reviews2024
Dev: NANACANPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 51.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
俺はあの日、『カミサマ』を拾った。人気イラストレーターななかまいが送る、“カミサマ”の女の子と忘れられないひと夏を過ごすビジュアルノベルです。
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.9%, Romance 26.6%, Anime 23.2%, Adventure 8.5%, Casual 6.9%
- #21 Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star- HD
83% matchVery Positive93% of 388 reviews2017
Dev: FavoritePub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A Japanese love adventure game, as you follow the story of Kogasaka You, his hometown and a promise he made.
Why similar: Visual Novel 53.1%, Anime 23.9%, Adventure 11.9%, Casual 10.1%, Singleplayer 1%
- #22 Another Way of Gettin' Paid
82% matchVery Positive83% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: PacoPaco SoftPub: Shiravune
Windows
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 36.4%, Romance 29.6%, Anime 24.1%, Adventure 5.4%, Casual 3.1%
- #23 Puff Love Story
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 611 reviews2025
Dev: 橘子班Pub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
轻松愉快的短篇恋爱AVG!男主角阿逅是个烘焙师傅,他刚经历事业爱情的双重打击一蹶不振。就在此时,一位爱吃泡芙的女孩出现在他的面前,这段吃泡芙、做泡芙的恋爱故事就此开始!
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.5%, Romance 29.4%, Anime 27.3%, Adventure 11.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #24 Love Duction! The Guide for Galactic Lovers
82% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: US8Pub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Nanaboshi Kanata is a student traumatized by love whose world gets turned upside down when two girls vying for the Galactic Presidency declare that he will fall in love with them. Aliens, UFOs and even a guidebook for love? Nothing is normal and everything is weird in this comedic visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.9%, Romance 22.3%, Anime 18.8%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Adventure 8.6%
- #25 Maid for Loving You
81% matchVery Positive94% of 68 reviews2022
Dev: AZARASHI SOFTWAREPub: Love Lab, Inc.
Windows
Average guy Yuuma suddenly finds his boring life becoming way more exciting when he encounters a mysterious woman named Eve. Join him as he discovers the joys of having a live-in maid in this heartwarming visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.4%, Romance 29.2%, Anime 23.9%, Casual 10.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #26 Slobbish Dragon Princess 2
81% matchVery Positive98% of 126 reviews2021
Dev: WhirlpoolPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 64.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Takeru and Haru's life of slacc is upended once more as Iris, dragon queen of the Sea and Water factions shows up on Earth to claim the seas and bar all humans from entering them. Hijinks and plenty of dragon girls await in Slobbish Dragon Princess 2!
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.4%, Romance 25%, Anime 23.1%, Adventure 7.8%, Casual 7.7%
- #27 Yumahorome ~Toki o Tometa Yakata de Asu o Sagasu Maigo-tachi~
79% matchVery Positive86% of 294 reviews2022
Dev: Lump of SugarPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 77.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
《真愿朦幻馆~在时间暂停的洋馆里追寻明天的羔羊们~》是由日本美少女游戏知名品牌Lump of Sugar(方糖社)于2022年6月24日发售的最新力作。本作由由人气画师萌木原文武担当原画与人物设计,由知名剧本家中岛大河创作剧本。片头主题歌《静寂之门》由新锐创作型歌手逢濑晶创作并献唱。
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.9%, Romance 17.4%, Anime 15.4%, Drama 13.6%, Casual 11.6%
- #28 Never 7 - The End of Infinity
79% matchVery Positive81% of 93 reviews2025
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Save me from this cage of infinity
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.4%, Romance 26.1%, Anime 19.3%, Adventure 12.7%, Sci-fi 10.6%
- #29 Kinkoi: Golden Time
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 839 reviews2022
Dev: Saga PlanetsPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 13.1 hrsMean: 82.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Welcome to Noble Private Academy, an institution that cultivates the wealthiest, most well-connected students in all of Japan! At this boarding school, one must be willing to accept all of its refined and dignified teachings or be met with strict opposition!
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.7%, Romance 27.8%, Anime 17.7%, Drama 12.2%, Adventure 7.8%
- #30 LOOPERS
78% matchVery Positive87% of 1,041 reviews2023
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Tyler is a high schooler on a mission. He's going to use every minute of summer vacation to go on as many GPS-assisted scavenger hunts as possible. After running into some old friends during one of these hunts, strange things start happening: The day resets and today plays out exactly like yesterday
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.1%, Anime 17.6%, Romance 13.6%, Drama 13.2%, Adventure 12.3%
- #31 Queen of the Otaku: THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE
78% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2023
Dev: AppetitePub: Shiravune
Windows
A short visual novel about a manga club torn between its two competing princesses.
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.6%, Romance 23.6%, Anime 23.5%, Adventure 15.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #32 UsoNatsu ~The Summer Romance Bloomed From A Lie~
76% matchVery Positive91% of 445 reviews2023
Dev: LYCORISPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
This is a story about finding love to overwrite the feelings for the one they held dearest. A girls love visual novel about summer, love and adolescence.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.1%, Romance 24.7%, Anime 18.5%, Drama 15.7%, Adventure 5.1%
- #33 planetarian: Snow Globe
74% matchVery Positive95% of 293 reviews2025
Dev: VISUAL ARTS/KeyPub: VISUAL ARTS
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 48%
"planetarian: Snow Globe," the prequel to Key's sci-fi kinetic novel "planetarian: The Reverie of a Little Planet," is now available with binaural audio support! Enjoy the story of a companion robot and her coworkers at a planetarium, and the simple joys they find in their everyday lives.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.6%, Robots 22.2%, Anime 15.4%, Drama 14.9%, Sci-fi 10.5%
- #34 Yukikoi Melt
77% matchVery Positive92% of 83 reviews2020
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
"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 28.6%, Romance 25.3%, Anime 20.4%, Drama 13.2%, Adventure 6.5%
- #35 Hatsuyuki Sakura
73% matchVery Positive94% of 912 reviews2024
Dev: SAGA PLANETSPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 50.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"Hatsuyuki Sakura" is one of the most popular works by SAGA PLANETS, a popular Japanese developer for visual novels. Experience Hatsuyuki Sakura for the first time in 1080p! This version includes the English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese versions.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.9%, Anime 17.7%, Romance 14.6%, Drama 13.9%, Adventure 10.7%
- #36 Marshmallow Imouto Succubus
76% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: OrcsoftPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Tsukikawa Keisuke had a strange dream. That dream involved his younger sister but instead of her usual, innocent self, she had lust in her eyes. So he finds out that a succubus lurks within her! How will he choose between his innocent sister and the allure of a lustful succubus?!
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.3%, Romance 27.1%, Anime 21.5%, Casual 9.3%, Adventure 7.9%
- #37 Holy Maid Academy
75% matchPositive88% of 49 reviews2024
Dev: LiquidPub: Shiravune
Windows
When Ryunosuke Kokuto lands a professorial role at an exclusive academy, his hopes for his new charges prove more ambitious than most! In this characteristically crispy dark comedy VN from Liquid, navigate an unlikely career filled with breakneck twists through the lofty halls of St. Martius.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.6%, Romance 26.8%, Drama 19.3%, Anime 17.3%, Adventure 6.6%
- #38 Kakenuke★Forward to Our Sparking Youth!
73% matchVery Positive95% of 471 reviews2024
Dev: SAGA PLANETSPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 67.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 38.4%, Romance 33.1%, Anime 18.2%, Casual 6.1%, Adventure 3.6%
- #39 Happy Live,Show Up!
75% matchVery Positive87% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: FavoritePub: Syawase Works China
Windows
荣获颇多奖项的Favorite社新作,《Happylive show up》强势登陆Steam平台! 身处异乡他国,在伙伴的友情与爱情的帮助下,奏响属于大家的“Happy Live”!
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.7%, Romance 32.1%, Casual 16.5%, Adventure 16.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #40 Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku o Refine
73% matchVery Positive86% of 199 reviews2025
Dev: GIGAPub: HIKARI PULSE
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
《青空下的约定― Refine》国际中文版是由日本美少女游戏老牌厂商 GIGA / Entergram(戏画社) 推出的经典恋爱冒险游戏重制版。原作并曾改编为电视动画。在首届“美少女游戏大赏”荣获年度大奖,并同时获得剧本奖、主题曲奖、纯爱游戏奖及玩家支持奖,堪称当年的现象级作品。
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.6%, Anime 15.3%, Romance 14.6%, Drama 14.4%, Adventure 13.3%
- #41 Sora no Ao to Shiro to
74% matchVery Positive88% of 236 reviews2022
Dev: Barista LabPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
《天空的蓝与白/如梭夏日》是由日本美少女游戏品牌Barista Lab于2022年夏天推出的一款恋爱小品作。由知名原画师SesenaYau担当人物设计与原画,由咏野万知子编写剧本,并由知名音乐制作人大川茂伸制作音乐。
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.1%, Anime 22.5%, Romance 14.8%, Drama 12.8%, Casual 8.3%
- #42 Making*Lovers
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 652 reviews2020
Dev: SmeePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 38.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Making*Lovers A story about the way love can bloom after dating begins. The focus in Making*Lovers is on the things that come after a relationship's beginning. With "start dating, then fall in love" as the concept, you will work towards the moment when love truly blooms.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.5%, Romance 24.9%, Anime 21.8%, Casual 12.8%
- #43 Ever 17 - The Out of Infinity
71% matchVery Positive84% of 197 reviews2025
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
To the promise we once made and the place we must return
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.5%, Romance 23.7%, Anime 19.5%, Adventure 12.4%, Sci-fi 11.2%
- #44 Renai X Royale - Love's a Battle
72% matchVery Positive90% of 115 reviews2022
Dev: ASa ProjectPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
I, transfer student Hanamaru Mari, love you, Komachi Hiro-kun! Please go out with me! Our protag, Komachi Hirotaka. Every day, he goes through the motions-- dodging his cunning underclassman's advances, accidentally hitting on the student council president, and chasing idols.
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.5%, Romance 29%, Anime 16.5%, Drama 10.2%, Adventure 6.6%
- #45 Flowers -Le volume sur hiver-
71% matchVery Positive81% of 725 reviews2022
Dev: Innocent GreyPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Suoh finally uncovers the the truth behind Saint Angraecum Academy in this emotional conclusion to the Flowers visual novel series.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.4%, Anime 19%, Romance 16.2%, Drama 14.6%, Adventure 10.4%
- #46 Select Oblige
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 751 reviews2024
Dev: MadosoftPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 77.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Select Oblige is the latest title from the popular Japanese visual novel brand Madosoft. It features character design and artwork by renowned illustrator Hiyo Yuzuna, with the story crafted by Shoukei Wakaba. The main heroines are voiced by Hana Akino, Kanau, Ren Sagami, and Yuuka Nanakusa.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.9%, Anime 18.1%, Romance 15.6%, Drama 13.7%, Casual 10.7%
- #47 Making*Lovers: First Blush
68% matchVery Positive97% of 90 reviews2026
Dev: SMEEPub: Kagura Games
Windows
Does destiny really leave you with only one option?
Why similar: Visual Novel 48.2%, Anime 30.9%, Casual 19%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #48 Love, Elections, and Chocolate
68% matchVery Positive91% of 511 reviews2025
Dev: spritePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 65.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Love, Elections, and Chocolate is a romantic visual novel developed by the Japanese game studio Sprite. Upon its release in Japan, it garnered numerous awards for its exceptional art, captivating music, and well-crafted characters.
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.3%, Romance 34.9%, Drama 10.7%, Anime 8.7%, Casual 5.3%
- #49 PARQUET
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,383 reviews2021
Dev: YUZUSOFTSOURPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 92.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
In the near future, a technology called Brain-Machine Interface connects the brain and machines. This technology brings about a new paradigm and opens the gates to the digitization of human memory itself. From these new discoveries, "he" is born.
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.9%, Romance 28.4%, Anime 21.9%, Casual 5.9%, Adventure 5.2%
- #50 Supipara - Chapter 1 Spring Has Come!
70% matchVery Positive99% of 273 reviews2016
Dev: minoriPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 173.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Spring has come, and our protagonist, Yukinari, returns home after 7 years. Between his second cousin Sakura, who meets him outside in a full maid outfit, Hotaru, a half-Japanese beauty with a sharp tongue, and the lazy scheming witch Alice - life just got way more interesting!
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.8%, Anime 36.5%, Adventure 18.7%
- #51 Corona Blossom Vol.3 Journey to the Stars
70% matchVery Positive97% of 148 reviews2017
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In the midst of a furious battle, the launch countdown begins. Time is running out for Keiji and his friends. Will the quest to help R-ne return home be successful? Find out in the thrilling and heartwarming conclusion to the Corona Blossom trilogy!
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.5%, Robots 20.6%, Romance 20.4%, Anime 16.1%, Sci-fi 11.1%
- #52 Corona Blossom Vol.1 Gift From the Galaxy
69% matchVery Positive95% of 307 reviews2016
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 30.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Meet R-ne, a metallic organism from space in the form of a young girl. She’s taken in by Keiji and the people of Hanma town, but the maid uniform-clad, cat-eared space pirate Lily and her crew are looking to sell the valuable metal that’s R-ne. Caught up in the turmoil, can she make it back home?
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.2%, Robots 18.5%, Anime 18.1%, Romance 17.3%, Sci-fi 9%
- #53 GINKA
66% matchVery Positive91% of 2,788 reviews2023
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 41.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
"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 32.1%, Romance 20.9%, Anime 19.5%, Drama 14.9%, Adventure 6.1%
- #54 Hello, Goodbye
70% matchVery Positive93% of 68 reviews2019
Dev: Lump of SugarPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
"Toubu Kaito" That is the fake name assumed by a young military officer from the United Provinces of Japan. He has been tasked with infiltrating Tenshudo Academy, located in Special District Morino, impersonating a transfer student. He is to cast aside his former identity, and 'become' Toubu Kaito.
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.2%, Romance 24.7%, Anime 15.8%, Casual 12.3%
- #55 Fureraba ~Friend to Lover~
68% matchVery Positive98% of 392 reviews2018
Dev: SmeePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 16.9 hrsMean: 71.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 38.3%, Romance 26.2%, Anime 23.3%, Casual 5.7%, Adventure 5.6%
- #56 Getting Freaky With Fujiki
69% matchMixed65% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: KurenaibookPub: Sekai Project
Windows
In a secluded room of a coworking space, you meet a female student named Fujiki. She talks to you about things in her daily life which you quietly listen to in your room. All while hoping for some peace and quiet. How will your daily life change in your interactions with Fujiki?
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.6%, Romance 21%, Anime 18.7%, Drama 18.2%, Adventure 8.2%
- #57 COSPLAY LOVE! : Enchanted princess
67% matchVery Positive100% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: ConfiturePub: iMel
Windows
A lonely young lady who cosplays alone. A young, rookie designer chasing his dream. When these two meet, they open a brand new path through "cosplay"! A slightly erotic, young romance story between two people brought together by cosplay.
Why similar: Visual Novel 33%, Romance 20.1%, Anime 16%, Drama 15.1%, Adventure 14.7%
- #58 Kanon
65% matchVery Positive98% of 426 reviews2024
Dev: VISUAL ARTS/KeyPub: VISUAL ARTS
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 32.3%, Romance 18.2%, Anime 16.7%, Drama 14.7%, Adventure 9.5%
- #59 The Imperial Capital Burns - Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse
66% matchVery Positive97% of 88 reviews2023
Dev: aNCHOR Inc.
Windows
A prequel to Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse which follows Takamura Yui and her friends during their time as surface pilot cadets.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.6%, Anime 20%, Drama 15.4%, Adventure 13.6%, Casual 11.1%
- #60 Corona Blossom Vol.2 The Truth From Beyond
67% matchVery Positive98% of 183 reviews2016
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Breaking news! Space pirate-turned-maid Lily and her cohort Yunie have a nefarious plan to kidnap R-ne and sell her as raw materials! Can Keiji and our other heroes save the day, or is R-ne destined to be melted into scrap? And is there an even greater threat looming in the background?
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.5%, Romance 19.4%, Robots 17.7%, Anime 17.3%, Sci-fi 10.1%