- #1 Ruler by Default
97% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: Pistachi Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ruler by Default is a fantasy/comedy/drama visual novel, played from the perspective of a 21 year old male who is inadvertently summoned to another dimension and subsequently crowned successor to an evil overlord after an unexpected twist of events.
Why similar: Dating Sim 36.3%, Simulation 18.9%, Casual 16.6%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Indie 13.4%
- #2 별에게 소원을 (When you wish upon a star)
96% matchVery Positive83% of 54 reviews2022
Dev: pinkjuicegames
Windows
"When you wish upon a star" is a romantic comedy visual Nobel that develops stories based on the player's choice!
Why similar: Dating Sim 33.2%, Simulation 19.7%, Visual Novel 19%, Casual 14.7%, Indie 13.4%
- #3 The Legend of Arcadieu 2
96% match8 user reviews25% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Kavorkaplay
Windows
A sexy RPG adventure in a magical world filled with beautiful girls! Part two!
Why similar: Dating Sim 32.4%, Simulation 24.2%, Casual 21.5%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Indie 5.7%
- #4 Pizza Game
95% matchVery Positive99% of 341 reviews2019
Dev: Plasterbrain
Windows · Mac · Linux
Every boy have a secret. One of them is bones.
Why similar: Dating Sim 30.1%, Simulation 15.9%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Casual 14.2%, Indie 12.9%
- #5 Lovers of Aether
94% matchVery Positive94% of 1,586 reviews2019
Dev: Dan FornacePub: Aether Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 27.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Are you tired of fighting? Lovers of Aether is the game for you! This is a wholesome animal dating simulator set in the world of Rivals of Aether.
Why similar: Dating Sim 49.7%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Casual 10.4%, Indie 9.3%, Simulation 7.3%
- #6 Goodbye Dreaming
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Notome Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A visual novel dating simulator following Robin as she discovers herself and escapes her mother's shadow. Set in college, this otome game features six romanceable characters, but be careful: not everyone has Robin's best interests at heart.
Why similar: Simulation 34.2%, Casual 27.5%, Indie 22.4%, Dating Sim 10.9%, Visual Novel 5%
- #7 Truth Universally Acknowledged - Seasilk Heart
91% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: ChaseFOX
Windows
Truth Universally Acknowledged - Seasilk Heart is a short mermaid dating sim with 2 love interests.
Why similar: Dating Sim 32.9%, Simulation 20.8%, Casual 18.2%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Comedy 8.4%
- #8 Witch College 2
94% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: Kavorka play
Windows
Sam suddenly disappeared, leaving just a strange symbol behind! What could that mean?
Why similar: Simulation 31.1%, Casual 25%, Indie 19.8%, Dating Sim 15.4%, Visual Novel 8.8%
- #9 AIAI
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team_AIAI
Windows
Genius postdoc who visits the boring lab, Naughty Senior who harasses me every day, Bizarre AI that suddenly starts working. Can we kill two birds with one stone: research and people? Visual Novel in Graduate School, "AIAI"
Why similar: Dating Sim 37.9%, Simulation 19.4%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Casual 14.4%, Indie 10%
- #10 Better Boyfriend
93% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Bridget Gilchrist
Windows
Improve your boyfriend so he’s better than all the rest! Nag and encourage your boyfriend to level him up… If you are vigilant, your boyfriend will learn to complete tasks without you reminding him, and will start proactively doing nice things for you!
Why similar: Casual 32.4%, Indie 25.7%, Simulation 21.9%, Dating Sim 19.9%
- #11 Our Portfolio
89% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: LEARNERSPub: NBOXGAMES.INC
Windows
A year-long journey to get a job at a game company! Will I be able to succeed in landing the job?
Why similar: Simulation 30.8%, Indie 23.4%, Casual 23.4%, Visual Novel 22.4%
- #12 Love Thyself - A Horatio Story
91% matchVery Positive91% of 643 reviews2019
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
In a society where everyone is a clone of the Emperor, can you survive long enough to find out who you truly are? Try out the brand new visual novel set in the Endless Universe!
Why similar: Dating Sim 36.3%, Visual Novel 22.9%, Simulation 15.9%, Casual 14.2%, Indie 10.6%
- #13 Life Game
84% matchMixed40% of 25 reviews2026
Dev: Old Town Entertainment
Windows
Open World, first person life simulation
Why similar: Simulation 43.9%, Dating Sim 37.2%, Indie 18.9%
- #14 Flying Bacon:Ukrainian Air Force
90% matchMixed58% of 60 reviews2018
Dev: CSMPub: W.T.B.
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 11%
Do not be a pig - launch a pig!
Why similar: Simulation 36.2%, Casual 29.1%, Indie 23.4%, Comedy 11.3%
- #15 Angelic Waves
87% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Bus Arrows Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
An dating sim, rom-com visual novel with character development, love moments, drama and... you're dating an angel girl in secret?! Join the MC's unique love quest of choosing three girls to date, and see how you and chosen girl will grow together.
Why similar: Dating Sim 33%, Simulation 21.5%, Casual 18.9%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Comedy 8.1%
- #16 Lovely Heroines
88% matchMixed45% of 22 reviews2019
Dev: Kavorka Play
Windows
Become the greatest super hero in this visual novel!
Why similar: Simulation 24.7%, Casual 22.6%, Dating Sim 20%, Indie 18.2%, Visual Novel 14.7%
- #17 비행? 청춘!
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: 후다닭 치킨집Pub: Infinite Loop
Windows
It's hard for me to make friends because of my ugly impression At the request of a girl, the cat was saved. Then the girl asked me the wrong favor. "Help me fly in the sky!" What is this, flight? air balloon? Stop chasing me!!! A soft youth love comedy like a hot air balloon for teenagers!
Why similar: Dating Sim 31.6%, Simulation 24.3%, Casual 17.9%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Comedy 6.2%
- #18 RavenHeart Hospital: A Medical Visual Novel
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RavenHeart Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
RavenHeart Hospital: A Medical Visual Novel is a surgery simulation visual novel. Take on the role of an ace surgeon in training at the world's greatest hospital. Operate on patients with a variety of conditions. Befriend and romance a colorful cast of doctors. Save lives and melt hearts.
Why similar: Simulation 41.6%, Indie 26.9%, Dating Sim 17.7%, Visual Novel 8.1%, Casual 5.6%
- #19 Artificial Mansion
86% matchPositive91% of 33 reviews2019
Dev: RhinoGearz
Windows · Mac · Linux
When Reuben inherits his uncle's mansion, the last thing he expects is to find are sentient life-sized dolls that are capable of moving and talking. As if that isn't shocking enough, one of the dolls is a psychopathic killer who has her sights set on him! Will he survive or become another victim?
Why similar: Simulation 33.3%, Casual 28.5%, Indie 20.9%, Visual Novel 17.4%
- #20 Mixology
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShakerBotStudio
Windows
This is not just any drinking game! Welcome to the Mixology Hostess Club, dear customer! You seem to have accidentally stumbled upon this club but, oh well! Time for drinks and most importantly... the hostesses! Successfully woo them and you could become more than a customer!
Why similar: Dating Sim 43.5%, Casual 19.2%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Simulation 15.8%, Indie 5.3%
- #21 Lighter
86% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2019
Dev: Yuki游戏制作组Pub: GameDiary
Windows · Mac
《Lighter》是由YUKI制作组制作 ,二次元手帐发行的一款都市奇幻类AVG文字冒险游戏,其中作为女主和一只猫 ,受到了七天必死的诅咒,而能解救他们的在三个少女之中 ,围绕少女们的接触和过往的挖掘展开的有趣故事~ 希望能大家能玩得开心~目前是抢先体验版,还有很多问题正在修订中 ,后续会不断完善~
Why similar: Simulation 24.9%, Dating Sim 21.4%, Casual 20%, Visual Novel 17%, Indie 16.7%
- #22 Coronavirus Quarantine Simulator
85% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2020
Dev: Fancy + Punk
Windows
Coronavirus Quarantine Simulator is a short experience that will help you train all your pandemic survival day-to-day skills while you have a good time with ridiculous situations. Now you can safely play coronavirus quarantine simulator while you safely stay at home during coronavirus quarantine.
Why similar: Simulation 37.7%, Casual 30.8%, Indie 24.8%, Comedy 6.7%
- #23 Making*Lovers
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 652 reviews2020
Dev: SmeePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 38.9 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: Dating Sim 34.1%, Simulation 24.7%, Visual Novel 21.1%, Casual 20.1%
- #24 Heart Flipper: A House Flipper Dating Sim
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frozen District
Windows
Heart Flipper: A House Flipper Dating Sim is a visual novel that lets you date characters from the beloved renovation simulator. Mend their hearts with your choices, help through relaxing minigames, and find love… or stay single forever!
Why similar: Dating Sim 33.3%, Simulation 21.3%, Casual 18.3%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Comedy 8.7%
- #25 The Chastity Scholarship
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Chastity Required
Windows
An adult visual novel where you play as a college student who gets locked in a chastity cage in exchange for tuition. Your cute new roommate has complete control over your tiny prison. Navigate your first semester at college by balancing your building frustration with making her happy.
Why similar: Dating Sim 36.9%, Simulation 24.6%, Casual 21.7%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Indie 5.5%
- #26 鬼畜大冒险 Gui Chu Da Mao Xian
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 219 reviews2018
Dev: 七彩绘色游戏
Windows · Mac · Linux
a text-based visual novel with some RPG elements. As the story progresses, you will collaborate with and fight against Gui Chu stars. Remember, collaborating and fighting is just a means to survive, not an answer to the secrets in this world. Your mission is to figure out the truth of this world.
Why similar: Dating Sim 38.2%, Casual 27.1%, Indie 21.8%, Visual Novel 12.9%
- #27 Sable's Grimoire
83% matchVery Positive96% of 145 reviews2018
Dev: Zetsubou
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sable's Grimoire is a visual novel featuring monster girls in a magic academy setting. Play as Sable, an aspiring magic researcher, as he get sucked into the daily lives and troubles of his demi-human classmates.
Why similar: Simulation 24.7%, Casual 23.6%, Visual Novel 22.5%, Indie 18%, Comedy 11.3%
- #28 LoveAndComplex
76% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Teamgane
Windows
LoveAndComplex is a simulation game set in college. Like any other simulation game, you can watch all sorts of endings by your choice.
Why similar: Dating Sim 38%, Simulation 29.6%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Casual 7.4%, Indie 6%
- #29 Humanity Must Perish
82% matchVery Positive82% of 266 reviews2017
Dev: Zetsubou
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Humanity Must Perish is a short, comedic visual novel in which the fate of humanity is placed in the hands of a witty, pessimistic android.
Why similar: Simulation 26.4%, Visual Novel 23.9%, Casual 21.9%, Indie 18.8%, Comedy 9.1%
- #30 Me, the drifter; Her, the optimist
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ELECTRIC BRANDY
Windows
This is a visual light novel ADV themed around youth and romance. After being promoted to the second year of high school, you’re informed that the school will stop admitting new students. Your childhood friend is determined to prevent the school from closing down when an unexpected incident occurs…
Why similar: Dating Sim 31.4%, Philosophical 23.8%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Simulation 13%, Comedy 9.5%
- #31 One Dollar Simulator
78% matchVery Positive89% of 73 reviews2020
Dev: Funny Twins
Windows
This is, in truth, the best simulator of 2020! This simulator will transform your dollar from your ordinary and everyday world - into a DOLLAR of the world of beauty and harmony!
Why similar: Simulation 39.5%, Casual 32.2%, Indie 25.8%, Comedy 2.5%
- #32 Blind Date
79% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2019
Dev: Joshua Wilson
Windows
A dating game all about your conversational wits, a flurry of nerves and a universe of choices in between.
Why similar: Dating Sim 27.7%, Simulation 24.4%, Casual 20.3%, Indie 17.4%, Visual Novel 10.2%
- #33 True Love ~Confide to the Maple~
79% matchVery Positive85% of 1,600 reviews2016
Dev: SP-time
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Guo Hengyi and Yao Fengyi are childhood sweetheart. But their relationship goes far gradually after divided into different classes and the great college entrance exam pressure. Tang Haiyin and Yao Fengxi came to his life as well. An unexpected accident had involved them together.
Why similar: Dating Sim 46.8%, Visual Novel 27.6%, Casual 13.7%, Indie 11.9%
- #34 Hanapon Princess
78% matchMostly Negative35% of 23 reviews2020
Dev: Kavorkaplay
Windows
One afternoon, after a trip to an antique store, it turns out that a simple statue is actually a magical being from the land of Hanapon.
Why similar: Simulation 25.5%, Casual 21.9%, Dating Sim 20.7%, Indie 17.7%, Visual Novel 14.2%
- #35 KUUKIYOMI: Consider It
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 590 reviews2020
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
The world, THIS IS JAPAN.
Why similar: Simulation 37.8%, Casual 32.2%, Indie 24%, Comedy 5.9%
- #36 Scale Enchanter
73% matchPositive80% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: XD Games Studio
Windows · Mac
Scale Enchanter is a musical scales building game. Test your scale building skills in this simple and minimalist puzzle game.
Why similar: Simulation 37.3%, Casual 34.7%, Indie 28%
- #37 My Lady
77% matchVery Positive82% of 164 reviews2016
Dev: Michaela Laws
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 1.0 hrs≥1hr: 21%
You are Miss Bauxmont, the heiress to the Bauxmont estate. With your mother always away on business trips, you find yourself infatuated with your personal butler. For several years, you have vied for his attention, but to no avail. However, you are now 17 and your mother has plans for you involving a certain suitor who has come into town.
Why similar: Casual 28.7%, Simulation 27.7%, Indie 22.3%, Visual Novel 21.3%
- #38 Spin Evolution
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bruce OsbornePub: Dareapers Production
Windows
Drop in and spin up in Spin Evolution! Race against the clock through infinite obstacle courses. Balance speed and precision to collect items, shave seconds off your time, and survive the ever-changing tracks.
Why similar: Simulation 39.6%, Casual 33.4%, Indie 27%
- #39 The Queen of Blackwood High
75% matchMixed69% of 26 reviews2019
Dev: RhinoGearz
Windows · Mac · Linux
The new girl, Brooke, has an unlucky start at Blackwood High when she accidentally makes enemies with the school's big, bad bully, Kendra. Despite not knowing her, Brooke has a feeling that there is more to Kendra than she's letting everyone else see and is determined to find out what it is.
Why similar: Simulation 33.2%, Casual 28.4%, Indie 22.9%, Visual Novel 15.5%
- #40 Three Of a Fish
74% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2019
Dev: George
Windows
The classic and many favorite genre of three in a row is now on the theme of fish. Move similarly colored fish in a row vertically or horizontally to chain
Why similar: Simulation 37.1%, Casual 34.8%, Indie 28.1%
- #41 像素女友
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,393 reviews2020
Dev: HIROKO IMAKIPub: Pujia8 Studio
Windows
高中入学试的当天,主人公被施加了诅咒。 这个诅咒会使美少女的分辨率降低到只能看到一个■的程度。 如果提高女孩子的好感度画质也会变高,就可以解除诅咒了。
Why similar: Dating Sim 30.6%, Casual 21.5%, Simulation 20.3%, Indie 18.3%, Visual Novel 9.4%
- #42 Dragon Hunt
74% matchMixed69% of 144 reviews2018
Dev: Racing BrosPub: ANPA.US
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 14%
DRAGON HUNT is a classic bricks destroying game, where to win a level you need to destroy the so called dragon stones (yellow and red bricks)
Why similar: Simulation 36.8%, Casual 32.8%, Indie 30.4%
- #43 Tiny Bird Garden Deluxe
71% matchVery Positive89% of 142 reviews2018
Dev: Super Retro Duck
Windows · Mac
Customize your garden with hundreds of items! Every visiting bird—over 100 of them—has unique dialog, favorites, and heart levels! Play mini games, raise baby birds, decorate photos, and chat with human characters inside and out of the visual novel style story mode! We’re eggcited to meet you!
Why similar: Simulation 37.5%, Casual 37%, Indie 25.4%
- #44 Flix and Chill 2: Millennials
73% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2017
Dev: Jason LovettPub: K Bros Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 41%
A dating sim where you jump into the shoes of the modern Millennial to find yourself and love in a time when true romance seems fleeting.
Why similar: Simulation 37.5%, Casual 35.9%, Indie 26.6%
- #45 Keeplanet
73% matchMixed62% of 21 reviews2018
Dev: BigGame StudioPub: BigGame Publishing
Windows
KEEPLANET is an arcade time-killer, standing up for people from the tiny planet in the middle of nowhere. Play as a World Commander, develop the planet, keep your inhabitants alive and protect them from aliens, space debris or even meteor rain.
Why similar: Simulation 37.8%, Casual 35.2%, Indie 27.1%
- #46 I AM FLY
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 28 reviews2020
Dev: Dizzy Media
Windows
A fly lives a short time, so collect poop and become a fat fly OR Eat rotten poop and die before you are satisfied!
Why similar: Simulation 38.4%, Casual 35.5%, Indie 26.1%
- #47 Cut The Ex-Girlfriends
71% matchMixed54% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: CSMPub: W.T.B.
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 11%
I dedicate this game to all the ex.
Why similar: Simulation 38.4%, Casual 34.1%, Indie 27.5%
- #48 Loot Box Simulator 20!8
72% matchMostly Negative32% of 97 reviews2018
Dev: Nikita "Ghost_RUS"Pub: Ghost_RUS Games
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 17%
Strange simulator for a certain type of people who want to get NOTHING and PAIN. Game based on real events.
Why similar: Simulation 38%, Casual 33.6%, Indie 28.3%
- #49 Block Fall Simulator 2019
69% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: JumpPadGames
Windows
Block Fall Simulator 2019 is a casual puzzle game.
Why similar: Simulation 38.8%, Casual 34.4%, Indie 26.8%
- #50 Pony World 2
70% matchMixed61% of 83 reviews2017
Dev: Play Publishing
Windows
A sequel to the very successful Pony World now in 3D. Improved gameplay, cartoony graphics and a whole new Pony Town to explore, live in and form relationships.
Why similar: Simulation 38.5%, Casual 34%, Indie 27.4%
- #51 SkiFy
69% matchMixed60% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: Blup GamesPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
SkiFy is a flight simulator where you can explore different biomes, collect objects and go through levels accompanied by relaxing music.
Why similar: Simulation 38.6%, Casual 32.6%, Indie 28.8%
- #52 Dumb test: Check your teammates
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 21 reviews2019
Dev: CSMPub: W.T.B.
Windows
Before you invite a friend to the team, let him pass this game!
Why similar: Simulation 39%, Casual 34.5%, Indie 26.5%
- #53 DeerHunterX
71% matchVery Negative16% of 57 reviews2018
Dev: Hunterx
Windows
Shoot a tone of deer, earn points, buy better guns to kill deer faster.
Why similar: Simulation 38.4%, Casual 34.1%, Indie 27.5%
- #54 My Own Pet
70% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2016
Dev: JDMSoftware
Windows
"My Own Pet" is a game in which you will find an animal that will need you care for him and help to grow.
Why similar: Simulation 38.5%, Casual 34%, Indie 27.4%
- #55 Bartigo
56% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shmann Games
Windows
Bartigo is a Online-Party-Game in which you can visit different bars with up to 9 friends. Play countless games, experience witty activities or enjoy the evening with unique entertainment options.
Why similar: Simulation 40.8%, Casual 32.8%, Indie 26.4%
- #56 Yubasumi
50% matchPositive97% of 36 reviews2026
Dev: Inspite
Windows
A narrative-driven adult experience where you explore a frozen moment in time as a wandering spirit. Unlock doors through mystical challenges and uncover intimate memories hidden behind each one. 👁️🗨️🔥
Why similar: Dating Sim 32.9%, Simulation 26.7%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Casual 16.7%, Indie 6.2%
- #57 Now Man Flies
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 108 reviews2017
Dev: Epic FirePub: DNB Media
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Travel on an intergalactic highway in search of new planets!
Why similar: Simulation 39.2%, Casual 33%, Indie 27.8%
- #58 unBorn
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 31 reviews2018
Dev: Frenetic Gaming
Windows
Help a lonely spermatozoon survive his ultimate journey, and solve what has been haunting his dreams all his life - what he calls, "The Ovum"! Join him on his quest of survival where you will face hordes of ravenous std's, and stare down mega organisms who have never met defeat!
Why similar: Simulation 39.2%, Casual 33%, Indie 27.8%
- #59 Serial Lover
49% matchVery Positive92% of 155 reviews2026
Dev: Sugar Slip
Windows
A dating sim rhythm game where you seduce serial killers!
Why similar: Dating Sim 33.6%, Casual 28.7%, Indie 23.6%, Visual Novel 14.1%
- #60 Quartet: Heels, Magic, Yoga & The Case
50% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2026
Dev: sichongzhou.co
Windows
这是一款沉浸式恋爱养成游戏。你将扮演主角,穿梭在各种各样的场景,邂逅性格各异的恋爱对象。通过聊天、约会、送礼等互动提升好感,解锁丰富剧情,谱写专属你的甜蜜恋爱篇章 。
Why similar: Dating Sim 37.7%, Simulation 24.7%, Casual 22%, Visual Novel 15.6%