- #1 Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 21,924 reviews2021
Dev: Nikita Kryukov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Psychedelic 18.6%, Surreal 12.8%, Multiple Endings 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same surreal, psychological, and intimate visual novel experience found in q.u.q.
- #2 NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD
96% matchVery Positive94% of 56,574 reviews2022
Dev: WSS playground
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a “multi-ending ADV” depicting daily life with “OMGkawaiiAngel”, a young girl with a rather extreme need for approval attempting to become the #1 “Internet Angel” (streamer).
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.5%, Anime 20.7%, Multiple Endings 15.7%, Psychedelic 10.2%, Cute 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines anime aesthetics with a dark, psychological, and highly stylized visual novel format.
- #3 BAD END THEATER
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 9,804 reviews2021
Dev: NomnomNami
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.4%, Multiple Endings 23.9%, Story Rich 10.8%, Anime 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A meta-fictional visual novel that excels at exploring multiple endings and branching paths in a compact format.
- #4 Eye of Saccharine
95% matchVery Positive79% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: SasDeRiderPub: BRXKENVN
Windows · Mac · Linux
A girl suffering from hallucinations tries her best to live a normal life in the megapolis. She sees an advertisement for a certain doctor presenting a revolutionary technology for diagnosing and treating the psyche, "G.L.A.Z.A".
Why similar: Surreal 19.7%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Psychedelic 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the cute, female-protagonist-led visual novel aesthetic while maintaining a surreal and unsettling tone.
- #5 Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 32,656 reviews2023
Dev: Black Tabby Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Why similar: Visual Novel 63.2%, Story Rich 18.3%, Choices Matter 17.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a surreal, meta-narrative structure with multiple endings and a heavy focus on player choice.
- #6 Strange Telephone
94% matchVery Positive83% of 365 reviews2019
Dev: HZ3 SoftwarePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Strange Telephone is a 2D adventure game in which the player explores strange worlds created with merely 6 digits, and has multiple endings.
Why similar: Surreal 30.8%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Anime 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Casual 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, indie adventure with a unique visual style and a focus on exploring bizarre, dreamlike environments.
- #7 The NOexistenceN of you AND me
92% matchVery Positive93% of 21,072 reviews2024
Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 27.6%, Multiple Endings 16.5%, Surreal 15.7%, Anime 14.6%, Cute 8%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological visual novel that explores existential themes through an anime-inspired lens.
- #8 Yume Nikki
93% matchVery Positive94% of 10,293 reviews2018
Dev: kikiyamaPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 71.4 hrs≥1hr: 46%
This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.
Why similar: Surreal 46.7%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Cute 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, 2D 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive surreal indie experience that mirrors the dreamlike, wandering nature of q.u.q.
- #9 In Stars And Time
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,533 reviews2023
Dev: insertdisc5Pub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Live with the ever-present burden of being trapped in a time loop only you can know about in this turn-based RPG. Create a better future for you and your friends. Find hope where there is none left. Pray to the stars and free yourself from time.
Why similar: Story Rich 38.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.5%, 2D 16.2%, Anime 13.7%, Choices Matter 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A time-loop narrative that blends surreal themes with deep, character-driven storytelling.
- #10 Tiny Bunny
91% matchVery Positive83% of 30,327 reviews2025
Dev: Saikono
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 47.6%, Story Rich 17.2%, Anime 11.9%, Choices Matter 8.8%, Cute 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror visual novel that uses surreal imagery and a distinct art style to build tension.
- #11 Ib
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,206 reviews2022
Dev: kouriPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.
Why similar: Surreal 23.1%, Multiple Endings 14.5%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Anime 11.9%, Story Rich 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic surreal horror-adventure that captures the same sense of wandering through an uncanny, artistic space.
- #12 Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority-
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,226 reviews2023
Dev: NankidaiPub: 0UP GAMES
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.
Why similar: Multiple Endings 29.7%, Female Protagonist 24.2%, Anime 20.4%, Story Rich 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes visual novel with multiple endings and a strong emphasis on character dynamics.
- #13 this morning I decided to die
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 178 reviews2023
Dev: ctcPub: Nikita Kryukov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Follow a girl through the last day of her life.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.6%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Anime 17.5%, Multiple Endings 17%, Psychedelic 15.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a female protagonist in a psychological visual novel setting with multiple endings.
- #14 A Space for the Unbound
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,591 reviews2023
Dev: MojikenPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats.
Why similar: Surreal 30.8%, Anime 19.6%, Story Rich 15.5%, Dystopian 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 13%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional, story-rich adventure that utilizes beautiful 2D pixel art to tell a surreal and grounded story.
- #15 Kiki & Ana - The Child
88% matchVery Positive95% of 129 reviews2021
Dev: Horror Shop
Windows
"Kiki & Ana - The Child" is a cute story experience. Focused on story, art, and music. Must avoid hazards which some people find difficult. Takes about an hour to complete. WARNING: flashing lights, light gore.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.3%, Anime 15.9%, Female Protagonist 13%, Cute 11.8%, Multiple Endings 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional and story-rich visual novel that focuses on character relationships and anime-style art.
- #16 VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 38,383 reviews2016
Dev: Sukeban GamesPub: Ysbryd Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.4%, Dystopian 14.2%, Female Protagonist 14%, Anime 12.6%, Story Rich 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a similarly atmospheric, character-focused visual novel experience with a strong female lead.
- #17 The Coffin of Andy and Leyley
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 38,203 reviews2023
Dev: Kit9 Studio
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk-n-talk adventure with light puzzling. Brother and sister practice cannibalism after witnessing a botched satanic ritual.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Multiple Endings 26.9%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Story Rich 13.9%, Choices Matter 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, anime-inspired aesthetic with complex, character-driven narrative choices.
- #18 Cosmic Ultramarine
86% matchVery Positive97% of 415 reviews2024
Dev: 21st NostalgiaPub: Game Poetics
Windows
从高维度接入超次元，漫步于由你的数个前世构成的景观宇宙。藉由终端机展开一场穿越虚拟与现实、过去与未来的奇妙旅行。在一切的尽头，宇宙、自我和生命的终极答案，将为你解开面纱。
Why similar: Surreal 25.9%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Psychedelic 16.8%, Anime 10.3%, Comedy 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal and lore-rich visual novel that emphasizes a cute, 2D aesthetic similar to q.u.q.
- #19 Without Within
84% matchVery Positive88% of 2,027 reviews2015
Dev: InvertMouse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 19%
The (mis)adventures of Vinty, a nobody who thinks she's somebody!
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.8%, Anime 35%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Cute 6.8%, Story Rich 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A short, indie visual novel that highlights a female protagonist in a slice-of-life narrative.
- #20 Hazy Mind
83% matchVery Positive86% of 333 reviews2024
Dev: betetiro
Windows · Mac · Linux
You can't remember anything, and all you can see is HER. Delve into your story and uncover the truth behind what happened to you and your parents.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.3%, Psychedelic 18.3%, Multiple Endings 14.3%, Anime 11.9%, Surreal 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological visual novel that leans into surreal and psychedelic imagery.
- #21 1bitHeart
84% matchVery Positive91% of 913 reviews2017
Dev: △○□× (Miwashiba)Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Welcome to 1bitHeart―the latest title from Alicemare and LiEat developer △○□× (Miwashiba). In this unique and endearing adventure game, take on the role of Nanashi, a lonely, agoraphobic boy, as you solve a slew of mysteries around town while also making friends.
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.4%, Anime 30.1%, Casual 12.9%, Story Rich 8%, 2D 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, indie visual novel that balances cute character designs with a mystery-solving narrative.
- #22 Hookah Haze
81% matchVery Positive93% of 1,369 reviews2024
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: Aniplex Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
It's the year 2xxx. The inexperienced Toru Sumiki lands a job managing Hookah Haze, a new hookah lounge on the outskirts of Akihabara, where they meet three eccentric girls. The story unfolds as the girls gradually open up to them, connecting through their fondness for hookah...
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.8%, Psychedelic 20.3%, Anime 19.6%, Cute 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A casual visual novel that focuses on life-sim elements and character interactions.
- #23 Otaku's Adventure
82% matchVery Positive95% of 9,007 reviews2019
Dev: Spacelight Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
"Otaku's Adventure" is a different kind of AVG.The story tells of an Otaku who has been single for many years and thirst for love. While he inadvertently embarks on a fantastic journey, he eventually wins girls' love. The game combines storytelling with alternative TAKAGISM, and mini-games.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.3%, Multiple Endings 23.2%, Anime 14%, Surreal 9.9%, Comedy 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A funny, indie visual novel that embraces absurdity and multiple endings.
- #24 Strawberry Vinegar
82% matchVery Positive84% of 221 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: Visual Novel 22.6%, Anime 16.5%, Comedy 16.2%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Cute 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted yet quirky indie visual novel that fits the cute and casual aesthetic of the seed game.
- #25 Moonless Moon
79% matchVery Positive92% of 314 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: Visual Novel 30.7%, Anime 15.3%, Multiple Endings 13.4%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Story Rich 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A text-based adventure visual novel that focuses on a choose-your-own-adventure style of storytelling.
- #26 Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole
80% matchVery Positive92% of 2,595 reviews2017
Dev: KeroQPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 175.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 41.6%, Anime 17.7%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Story Rich 11.9%, Cute 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, philosophical visual novel known for its surreal and challenging narrative structure.
- #27 Petit Game Collection vol.1
78% matchVery Positive87% of 652 reviews2024
Dev: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 26%
A spin-off minigame collection of "Needy Streamer Overload". Meet your internet angel in this retro-style game world!
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.7%, Psychedelic 16.5%, Anime 15.9%, Cute 10%, Multiple Endings 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A collection of short, point-and-click adventure visual novels that mirror the casual nature of q.u.q.
- #28 MAHOUTEQ!
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive100% of 1,214 reviews2025
Dev: motijanPub: SHRIMP POND
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A story about an unemployed girl named Luna, who wanted to buy her favorite figure so much that she had to get a job.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.3%, Anime 20%, Comedy 16.6%, Cute 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #29 You know my name?
79% matchMixed70% of 225 reviews2024
Dev: Mystael studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short visual novel about finding your name and a girl in the fog.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.9%, Psychedelic 25.4%, Post-apocalyptic 11%, Story Rich 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: An experimental and abstract visual novel that pushes the boundaries of the genre.
- #30 outside the door
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 667 reviews2024
Dev: basandaika games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 23.6%, Surreal 20.1%, Anime 19%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
- #31 RGB GlitchGazer
77% matchVery Positive97% of 97 reviews2026
Dev: 群星闪耀时Pub: 群星闪耀时
Windows
A mad and romantic ADV. Unravel a strange world of science and philosophy with a mecha girl, zombie girl, or beastfolk. Some paths may disturb you... or thrill you.
Why similar: Surreal 25.7%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Anime 16.2%, Psychedelic 13.7%, Multiple Endings 11.2%
- #32 Border of her Heart
81% matchMixed67% of 73 reviews2018
Dev: Tuomo LainePub: Tuomo's games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Border of her Heart is a VN about Border control.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.6%, Multiple Endings 16.5%, Anime 11.7%, Cute 11.2%, Story Rich 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: An interactive fiction visual novel that centers on character-driven choices and dating-sim elements.
- #33 Bai Qu: Hundreds of Melodies
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 702 reviews2017
Dev: Magenta Factory
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A melody of life and death surrounding a sickly girl and her friends.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.2%, Multiple Endings 17%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Anime 15%, Cute 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, cute visual novel that emphasizes emotional storytelling and character development.
- #34 This Magical Girl is a B☆tch
75% matchVery Positive99% of 150 reviews2024
Dev: Pastel Magic
Windows · Mac · Linux
A magical girl visual novel about giving middle-schoolers way too much power. Make (bad) choices, fight unexpected enemies, and maybe learn a lesson or two...
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.2%, Comedy 13.5%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Anime 12.5%, Multiple Endings 11.9%
- #35 The Demon Queen's Dire Dilemma
74% matchVery Positive100% of 67 reviews2026
Dev: ebi-hime
Windows · Mac · Linux
A cute and comedic yuri visual novel about a demon queen who just can't catch a break.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.3%, Anime 20.6%, Comedy 18.8%, Cute 11%, Casual 8.2%
- #36 Little Girl On Earth Asking Why She Asking Why
73% matchVery Positive94% of 456 reviews2026
Dev: senpiPub: GOGOGOBATO
Windows · Mac · Linux
"Life sometimes feels like it’s going in circles." Little Girl On Earth Asking Why She Asking Why is a short pixel art Visual Novel about a girl who tell herself this, forever. Maybe you can try to help her ?
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.9%, Multiple Endings 18.6%, Psychedelic 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Anime 8.6%
- #37 ENA: Dream BBQ
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 36,400 reviews2025
Dev: ENA TeamPub: Joel G
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Why similar: Surreal 43.3%, Psychedelic 17.7%, Comedy 12.7%, Retro 10.6%, Multiple Endings 8.8%
- #38 Triclinium
76% matchVery Positive94% of 64 reviews2021
Dev: Supergalactiс Gamedev
Windows
Triclinium is a small comedy visual novel about a girl out of space who just wanted to eat.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.1%, Anime 17.7%, Comedy 12.4%, Multiple Endings 9.4%, Cute 9.2%
- #39 KANADE
74% matchVery Positive83% of 365 reviews2025
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
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 25.3%, Anime 18.9%, Dystopian 13%, Post-apocalyptic 12.1%, Cute 10.1%
- #40 nophenia
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 826 reviews2026
Dev: lane
Windows · Mac · Linux
a small dream explorer.
Why similar: Surreal 35.4%, Post-apocalyptic 17.4%, Anime 17.2%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Cute 11.1%
- #41 Fostering Apocalypse
75% matchVery Positive94% of 77 reviews2021
Dev: Incisor Studios
Windows · Mac
The demon summoned to embark the second apocalypse is only a child, and a woman who has lost it all resolves to save her. A half-hour long narrative game with survival gameplay elements and two endings.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.7%, Post-apocalyptic 17.3%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Multiple Endings 13.5%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #42 Lovely Lady RPG
72% matchVery Positive100% of 109 reviews2025
Dev: DAS POPPY UND MIA KUNSTKOLLEKTIV
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lovely Lady RPG is a visual novel about wandering around and just sort of seeing what life has in store for you. After waking up with a hole in her ceiling, a cosmic space Orb embedded in her chest and no recollection of basically anything, Ghost sets out to continue her life as best she can.
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.4%, Multiple Endings 18%, Text-Based 10.1%, Story Rich 7.4%, Nonlinear 7.2%
- #43 DEAD LAMB WALKING
71% matchVery Positive97% of 195 reviews2024
Dev: Lyn Mametchi
Windows
A story about a dead lamb walking.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.3%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Multiple Endings 14.5%, Anime 10.8%, Cute 10.2%
- #44 Decollate Decoration
70% matchVery Positive94% of 375 reviews2026
Dev: KANEKODOPub: KEMCO
Windows
This is a point-and-click, command-selection style adventure game where the protagonist is a girl who has become a ghost. The objective is to fulfill her desires by speaking to her beloved "him" causing poltergeists, visiting in dreams, or even cursing.
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.2%, Comedy 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Cute 13.3%, Casual 10.1%
- #45 Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 33,869 reviews2020
Dev: Nikita KryukovPub: Nikita Igorevich Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 11%
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Why similar: Visual Novel 48.6%, Anime 18.1%, Retro 9%, Surreal 6.9%, Story Rich 5.6%
- #46 natsuno-kanata - beyond the summer
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 901 reviews2022
Dev: Kazuhide Oka
Windows · Mac
── In the summer of the world that has ended, the girl travels aimlessly. "natsuno-kanata - beyond the summer" is a text adventure game that depicts girls traveling in apocalypse. Through talking to the girls, we get to know them and approach the mysteries of the world ──
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.8%, Anime 20.2%, Post-apocalyptic 17.4%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #47 The Mermaid of Zennor
73% matchVery Positive99% of 76 reviews2021
Dev: ebi-hime
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short, dark visual novel set in the UK about a young autistic girl's destructive obsession with her older brother.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Anime 18.5%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Multiple Endings 14.7%, Casual 6.9%
- #48 LuGame: Lunchtime Games Club!
72% matchVery Positive94% of 209 reviews2019
Dev: UrbanMPub: Urban Meadows
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A games club’s without members… or games?! Who is this crazy robot girl? Why am I being harassed by this cute bully? Life may not have a controller, but it certainly feels like a big game!
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.2%, Comedy 17.4%, Anime 17.2%, Multiple Endings 14.9%, Cute 11%
- #49 Waterside Chirping 水畔空蝉
73% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: 凝冰剑斩
Windows
Aileen was an ordinary village girl. However, after she been cursed on by a weird man, everything changed…
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.8%, Multiple Endings 18.5%, Anime 18.2%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Cute 6.7%
- #50 VIRTUAL GIRL @ WORLD’S END
68% matchVery Positive95% of 87 reviews2025
Dev: 株式会社ヘッドロックPub: Bushiroad Inc.
Windows
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 30.3%, Dystopian 17.5%, Anime 15.6%, Cute 13.3%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #51 Endless Monday: Dreams and Deadlines
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,967 reviews2023
Dev: hcnone
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
"Endless Monday: Dreams and Deadlines" - In this short story from the Endless Monday, Penny, a mild-mannered corporate grunt, spends a weekend at the office in an effort to finish her project on time while overcoming distractions from coworkers, space aliens, imaginary friends, and herself.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24%, Multiple Endings 15.7%, Anime 14%, Comedy 12.5%, Cute 7.9%
- #52 Syrup and the Ultimate Sweet
67% matchVery Positive97% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: NomnomNami
Windows · Mac · Linux
A candy alchemist finds a candy golem in her basement workshop...
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.9%, Multiple Endings 20%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Anime 10%, Cute 9.4%
- #53 Cain × Nica
69% matchVery Positive82% of 73 reviews2024
Dev: Aleksey Izimov
Windows · Mac
"Cain x Nica" is a post-apocalyptic story of love, sacrifice and the unbreakable human spirit. In the world of eternal winter, Cain and his little sister Nica do their best to fight the poverty and find happiness. And they'll get there, no matter what it takes. Game length - 8-10 hours.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.3%, Anime 18.6%, Cute 10.7%, Comedy 10.4%, Multiple Endings 8.2%
- #54 令和罕见物语
68% matchVery Positive86% of 147 reviews2023
Dev: 哥布林软件
Windows
一部魔幻现实主义的视觉小说，一部荒诞主义的GalGame。
Why similar: Surreal 25.9%, Visual Novel 23.5%, Comedy 12.8%, Anime 11.7%, Cute 9.2%
- #55 Slay the Alice
66% matchVery Positive98% of 263 reviews2025
Dev: SUZUMIHARAPub: BARON DU JUVÉNILE
Windows
A short visual novel presented with pixel art and cute animations. Chasing after a rabbit, Alice found herself in a land of talking plants. Now, it's time to go on a tiny little adventure.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.1%, Multiple Endings 18.3%, Anime 13.9%, Cute 10.1%, Retro 9%
- #56 vivid/stasis
64% matchVery Positive94% of 3,736 reviews2025
Dev: Team VividstasisPub: Hajimeli
Windows
Rhythm-mystery hybrid game about uncovering the history of a mysterious system. The stage is set. Will you step up and play your role?
Why similar: Surreal 26.4%, Visual Novel 25%, Anime 12.9%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Cute 8.7%
- #57 Beyond the Sunset 斜阳下的彼岸
69% matchVery Positive93% of 168 reviews2017
Dev: 凝冰剑斩
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Jessica, our protagonist, used to be a noteless writer. However, everything changed after she encountered a stranger…
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.7%, Anime 16.4%, Female Protagonist 16%, Multiple Endings 14.6%, Retro 7.7%
- #58 The Hole Town
66% matchVery Positive94% of 83 reviews2024
Dev: imayuiPub: Millchan Games
Windows
To the town in the hole... a story about a place where I can't go.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.1%, Surreal 23.8%, Anime 12.6%, Cute 12.3%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
- #59 The Endless Empty
68% matchVery Positive96% of 311 reviews2018
Dev: Erik Sheader-Smith
Windows
A surreal post-life adventure
Why similar: Surreal 47.3%, Psychedelic 25.4%, Story Rich 10.6%, Choices Matter 5.8%, 2D 4.7%
- #60 Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis
62% matchVery Positive91% of 3,783 reviews2026
Dev: Alliance Arts
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
“Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis” is a rhythm adventure game about a psychotic hikikomori girl - also an avid anonymous poster - who corrupts the world with her severe brain rot from listening to too many denpa songs. Yunyun all over this ♡♡♡♡ world with your degen otaku-posting.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.3%, Anime 20.1%, Multiple Endings 19.3%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Cute 11.4%
