60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Adventure, Drama, Singleplayer.
*A remastered version of this game with enhanced graphics has been released. * "Red Spider" is a Hong Kong Noir-themed Visual Novel. There are 6 story routes with the different characters(approximately 105,000 words in total).
Red Spider2: Exiled
"Red Spider2" is a Hong Kong Noir-themed Visual Novel. There are 6 story routes with the different characters(approximately 200,000 words in total).
Red Spider3: A Heroine Never Dies
Red Spider 3: A Heroine Never Dies is a Kong Noir style Visual Novel.ボイス総収録時間12.9時間！同人ゲームオブ・ザ・イヤーにて【主演女優部門】【熱部門】【泣き部門】【作曲部門】の4部門にノミネート！
"Red Spider2" is a Hong Kong Noir-themed Visual Novel. There are 6 story routes with the different characters(approximately 200,000 words in total).
Why similar: Noir 22.7%, Crime 12.9%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Cinematic 10.4%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
Red Spider 3: A Heroine Never Dies is a Kong Noir style Visual Novel.ボイス総収録時間12.9時間！同人ゲームオブ・ザ・イヤーにて【主演女優部門】【熱部門】【泣き部門】【作曲部門】の4部門にノミネート！
Why similar: Noir 25.8%, Crime 14.8%, Cinematic 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Drama 11.2%
紅蜘蛛外伝：暗戦(Red Spider Anecdote: Triangle) is a Hong Kong Noir style Visual Novel.ボイス総収録時間3時間！黒社会を舞台としたハードボイルドなノベルゲーム
Why similar: Noir 35.9%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Cinematic 16.3%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Modern 8%
Homage to Hong Kong Noir cinema. A former assassin seeks vengeance in this hardboiled VN, scored by Yasunori Shiono (Lufia series). (Full story is free via the demo version. This paid edition supports Steam Achievements and the creators.)
Why similar: Noir 19.8%, Crime 13.4%, Cinematic 8.7%, Visual Novel 8%, Conspiracy 7.3% ★
Noir adventure for an unlucky subway's lost and found worker!
Why similar: Noir 32.5%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Crime 13.9%, Drama 13.3%, Modern 7.7%
The latest in the “Red Spider” series of Hong Kong noir visual novel with full japanese voice acting, “Red Spider Anecdote: The Longest Nite” is now available with all-new graphics. The hard-boiled story of two female protagonists is set in Thailand in 2009. Play time: 2-4 hours
Why similar: Noir 24.9%, Crime 17.5%, Cinematic 11.2%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Conspiracy 7.9% ★
Noir visual novel set in 1950s New York. Infiltrate a prison, build a smuggling network, and shape fates through tough choices across branching paths.
Why similar: Noir 28.6%, Cinematic 15.5%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Drama 10.6%, Crime 10%
Unravel the mystery behind the disappearance of Druhyus' favorite celebrity playboy, Walker Kahmenos. Join investigative journalist Verity Lux, in this interactive fiction title and follow leads, conduct interviews, and submit your findings as you seek out the truth - before it's too late.
Why similar: Noir 19.3%, Crime 18.7%, Drama 11.7%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Cinematic 10.1%
A new visual novel from the legendary eXtend! Mixing dangerous romance with murder mystery, BUSTAFELLOWS is a steamy noir mystery that will make you shiver but ask for more!
Why similar: Noir 24.4%, Crime 14.5%, Otome 13.1% ★, Romance 11.2%, Visual Novel 11.1%
"You're my partner as of today." You're a rookie detective. Your training? Trial by fire, solving a dangerous case together!
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.8%, Crime 15.9%, Drama 14.7%, Otome 12.3% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 12%
"The Burial of Shortcake" is an unpredictable story. It is a new visual novel with characters which are created/designed by voice actor Nozomi Sasaki, whose "expressiveness" shines throughout her career as a performer.
Why similar: Noir 26.8%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Drama 16.7%, Cinematic 16.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.2%
"Marry me... Only a month would do." Due to a twist of fate, you're now pretending to be the wife of a man you've just met. At first, you're against the idea of this fake marriage, but as the days go on and you get to know one another, your mutual attraction deepens...
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.6%, Otome 15.7% ★, Romance 15.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.3%, Female Protagonist 14.3%
In the Darkness of the Sea is a short narrative game about a boy lost in the middle of the ocean.
Why similar: Indie 33%, Dark 29.3%, Adventure 25.2%, 2D 12.5%
普通の女子高生・ソワレは、普通な自分を変えるために普通じゃない劇団のオーディションを受けることにした。そこで出会ったのは元子役の女子高生・マチネ。彼女もまた、ソワレと同じく主役の座を狙っていたのだった……。
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.1%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Romance 14.4%, Drama 12.5%
Even after all these years, you haven’t forgotten about your first love. You try confessing your feelings to him, but he turns you down. Luckily the friends you grew up with are there to help mend your broken heart… until that night, when you become more than just friends…
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.2%, Romance 17.4%, Otome 17% ★, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Drama 9.3%
Loretta is a psychological thriller that makes the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes, leading her through a self-crafted nightmare. Loretta’s story revolves around a woman handling betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, and reclaiming her agency during the socially tumultuous 1940s.
Why similar: Noir 23.4%, Crime 17.2%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Drama 10.6%, Female Protagonist 10.4%
You accidentally get hitched to "that guy" from work when you're drunk! Can marriage be a starting point for love?
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.7%, Otome 18.5% ★, Romance 17.6%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.1%
Detective Reiji Tokisaka is back to face down a mystery that spans decades, if not centuries. With the aftermath of his last case weighing on his soul and a long-silent cult resurgent, can he solve the crime—or will it become his curse?
Why similar: Noir 25.5%, Crime 15.2%, Romance 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Cinematic 11.6%
The Shadows of Fallen City is a reality mystery drama that tracks a violent incident caused by someone's fall, as people who have fallen with different stories gathering in a city where common sense and human relationships have fallen.
Why similar: Noir 29.3%, Crime 24.4%, Drama 16.4%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Story Rich 6.1%
The city is on fire, and the Devil is to blame - or is it? Two women must solve an occult-themed mystery set in an alternate 1980s while unraveling the secrets of their past. Hunt for clues and interrogate suspects in this interactive yuri visual novel.
Why similar: Noir 24.4%, Crime 16.2%, Romance 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Female Protagonist 9.8%
You're a young female doctor stepping into the lion's den of five brilliant surgeons. Every failure here is deadly, but one may show you what it takes to succeed. We don't deal in miracles or pretty lies. All we have is hope. “I'll do whatever it takes to save you.”
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.3%, Drama 19.1%, Otome 18.9% ★, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.3%
Know your neighbors. Find the truth. Betray them. Experience the nightmare of the Salem Witch Trials in this horror story based on true events.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.5%, Drama 17.6%, Crime 16.3%, Romance 16%, Multiple Endings 11%
One morning, I wake up in an unfamiliar bed. Underwear on the floor… Rumpled sheets… Did I spend the night with someone?! I decide to forget it ever happened, but then I get a text saying, “I want to see you again tonight”… Can true love start with a one-night stand?
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.5%, Drama 16.9%, Romance 14.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.9%, Otome 13.6% ★
An atmospheric visual novel with puzzle elements and a nonlinear storyline.
Why similar: Noir 42.9%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Multiple Endings 14%, Story Rich 6.4%, Adventure 4%
"There are bodies buried beneath the cherry trees!" A Japanese poetic literature "Beneath The Cherry Trees(1928)" by Motojirō Kajii starts from a shocking sentence. We made a short Visual Novel based on this story with Illustrator Kotori's watercolor works, beautiful photographs, and imposing musics.
Why similar: Visual Novel 63.6%, Adventure 18.2%, Indie 18.2%
Who wins in the game of seduction? You're an elite agent tasked with taking down the most corrupt people in the world. However, your latest target may be your most challenging yet. His hand slips into your dress, fingers dangerously close to the wire hidden in your lingerie...
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.7%, Drama 16.7%, Otome 15% ★, Romance 13.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.7%
Tokyo, 1918. World War I is coming to an end. Yuriko Nomiya, aristocratic by birth, is suddenly struck by a series of misfortunes. Is this fate brought about by the changing times, or is someone plotting against her? The dark, bittersweet tale of Yuriko and five young men is about to unfold...
Why similar: Otome 20.3% ★, Visual Novel 18.9%, Drama 14.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%, Multiple Endings 10.8%
Angels That Kill - The Final Cut is a dark, first person adventure game that tells the story of two men as they uncover the truth behind a murder that has shaken the city. Play through both sides of the story and discover the truth behind the murder.
Why similar: Noir 44.2%, Crime 26.9%, Multiple Endings 12.3%, Adventure 6.7%, Dark 5.4%
A visual novel depicting a protagonist who desperately struggles to change their fate of despair.
Why similar: Romance 18.1%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Multiple Endings 12.7%, Cinematic 12.7%, Drama 12.2%
After awakening from a deathlike dream, Charlotte's life turned into a terrible tale.
Why similar: Romance 19.2%, Otome 15.7% ★, Drama 14.3%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.9%
Choose Your Story: Choices & Decisions game, Mystery visual novel adventure game
Why similar: Noir 35.3%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Crime 19%, Multiple Endings 7.2%, Female Protagonist 5.7%
Following the sudden death of her father, Mireille Maiorano is sent to live with her uncle in France. Enter Lyon, a tactless, perverse Frenchman charged with escorting to Mireille to her new home. She hates him passionately, with everything she has... so why does he make her heart flutter?
Why similar: Otome 16.2% ★, Visual Novel 15.7%, Cinematic 14.1%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Romance 12.1%
Houston, Texas, 1925. A heroine from 2025 is reborn in the body of a recently murdered gangster’s daughter and becomes “compensation” for the local gang called the Devil’s Six. Six dangerous men, seven deadly sins, and a choice between Redemption and Fall.
Why similar: Noir 25.6%, Otome 14.9% ★, Crime 14.5%, Romance 12.7%, Visual Novel 12.2%
This is a love simulation game that has Vtuber elements. Players are required to do appropriate poses to serve their fans in live broadcasts.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.8%, Otome 19.4% ★, Romance 18.4%, Drama 17.2%, Female Protagonist 12.7%
A gothic psychological thriller otome visual novel. A man inside the screen calls your name — as if he has been waiting for you.
Why similar: Noir 34%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Drama 12%, Romance 11%, Otome 10.6% ★
“Moments of Youth with You and the Grim Reaper” Presented with a condition to be resurrected by the Grim Reaper, the protagonist must bring happiness to a classmate wish to fulfill her unrequited love . However, her best friend also has feelings for someone else....
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.6%, Romance 24.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.8%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Drama 10.5%
Ludu (« ash » in breton) is a free adventure game created with RPG Maker 2003.
Band emergency! This was supposed to be Hannah’s day off, but now she’s been roped into managing The Replay Boys, an up-and-coming boy band. Make choices to stoke multi-timeline romances, keep the band from killing each other, and fight a resurrected ’80s pop star ghost. Can you manage?
Why similar: Otome 15.1% ★, Visual Novel 14.8%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Romance 12.6%, Multiple Endings 12.5%
This ported edition of Baroque Syndrome presents the visual novel depicting the events before the main Baroque story. Play as Kitsune, owner of the Baroque Shop, and experience a branching narrative shaped by your choices. Fonts, stills, animations, and UI have been remastered for smoother play.
Why similar: Noir 38.8%, Visual Novel 21%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.6%, Multiple Endings 9.6%, Adventure 6.5%
This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers' rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links guests together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder!
Why similar: Noir 28%, Crime 19.3%, Cinematic 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Drama 6.6%
Explore a world of underground caves, rescuing swimmers who have been kidnapped by a mysterious black hand ...
Why similar: Indie 100%
A suspense ADV of mobsters in Eastern Europe. Walk around the nostalgic city and talk with fascinating characters as you uncover the identity of a terrifying poison. The game system combines elements of exploration, collecting, and visual novels.
Why similar: Noir 31.4%, Visual Novel 21%, Crime 17.7%, Drama 13.7%, Adventure 6.7%
The Sun Will Rise is a completely free Final Fantasy-style game about depression. Made by an international development team of gamers and mental health professionals, it is designed above all else to be a rewarding playing experience with a positive message behind it.
Amanita is feeling down lately. She lost her best friend and she can't do anything about it. Could you listen to her story, and maybe help her out?
Why similar: Visual Novel 23%, Drama 20.8%, Multiple Endings 19.4%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%
It's a dangerous thing, gods and monsters living among mortals. Good thing your agency exists to keep them in line. With big dreams and an even bigger heart, you aspire to climb the agency's ladder... That is, until one day five mythical beings ask for your help!
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.2%, Drama 16.2%, Otome 15.1% ★, Romance 14.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.9%
A Bartender point-and-click simulator game mixed with visual novel-style storytelling set in a noir-fabled world. As you have only 7 days to live, to save yourself from a collapsing life, it’s time to investigate, mix the drink and discover the secret recipe of success you deserve all along.
Why similar: Noir 38.8%, Crime 16.7%, Cinematic 14.5%, Visual Novel 14%, Multiple Endings 8.4%
Horror thriller visual novel written by cult director Ruggero Deodato. A cannibal story in three episodes. Embark on a challenging journey, where every choice has a price and consequences. Will you be able to reach the end without getting your soul devoured? Dare to decide!
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.7%, Crime 16.5%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Multiple Endings 12.4%, Drama 9.5%
Step into the mind of Michael Valenza—a ruthless made man scarred by his past, haunted by guilt, and shaped by violence. In this dark, story-first Mafia visual novel, trust is currency, betrayal cuts deep, and every scene drags you deeper into a world ruled by blood and silence.
Why similar: Crime 24.1%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Drama 13.8%, Romance 11.8%, Cinematic 11.1%
At what point does a simple desire become an obsession? This is one of the dilemmas faced by Beatrice, a photography student as bitter as reality itself. Within a tangle of unfolding mysteries, she will discover that the most beautiful manifestation of the past holds a chaotic future.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.1%, Female Protagonist 18%, Multiple Endings 17%, Drama 16.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.6%
This is a single-player, narrative based, casual advertising game.
In Kayotica, you play as April—a clever but manipulative student caught in a web of friendship, rivalry, and dark crimes. What begins as ordinary campus life quickly turns into a mystery of betrayal, hidden truths, and a shocking murder. Can you solve the mystery, or will you become the next victim?
Why similar: Crime 22.9%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%, Drama 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.8%
You are Damien Hunt, a junior detective of the Crownston City Police Department. Together with your partner, you are to investigate criminal activities around the city.
Why similar: Noir 42.7%, Crime 29%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Adventure 5.5%, Indie 4.7%
A noir graphic adventure where your mind is your greatest enemy. Investigate crimes, interrogate suspects, and survive in this point-and-click remake, rebuilt from the ground up. Solve the mystery before your demons consume you. Play the free demo and wishlist now!
Why similar: Noir 28.7%, Crime 17.2%, Cinematic 12.9%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Multiple Endings 8.4%
The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...
Why similar: Otome 26.2% ★, Visual Novel 22.5%, Romance 21.2%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Multiple Endings 8%
Court of Crowns is a Visual Novel game inspired by Ace Attorney. You play as Princess Adela de Rex and lead the Crown Court that resolves important disputes between the Nobility. But what kind of a person is Princess Adela de Rex? Decide that for yourself, thanks to the game's unique Belief System
Why similar: Crime 21.4%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Multiple Endings 13.2%, Conspiracy 12.3% ★
Yakuza Kiss is a [GxB] adult visual novel for the feminine audience. Join Jeong Moon on her descent through Cyan City - a neon hell ruled by the criminal underworld. Forced to join the Yakuza she catches the eye of Yuki Yamaguchi. To survive she needs to face her deepest fears and darkest desires...
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.4%, Otome 17.9% ★, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Crime 12.9%, Romance 9.7%
SYNCH is a free, turn-based strategy game. Choose your perfect team of bots to take down the evil boss bot and his floating flunkies!
Why similar: Indie 100%
Super happy fun time artist simulator!!!
Driftwood is a visual novel following Marcus Feick and his new life on Marthas Vineyard.
Why similar: Visual Novel 85.9%, Indie 14.1%
人気コンカフェ「troisième(トロワジエム)」で。 嬢を送迎する「送りドライバー」として働く主人公はある日、店長から依頼を受ける。 「最近、どうにもウチの子たちの様子がヘンなの。どこか仕事に身が入っていないというか……」 「そこでアンタ、送りの時にそれとなく事情を聞き出してもらえないかしら？」 嬢たちの事情を暴き、 依頼を遂行するか？それとも禁断の愛を育むか……？ 決断は、アナタの手に委ねられています……。
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.7%, Romance 21.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.2%, Drama 14.2%, Multiple Endings 12.7%
