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Low Effort Romance is an otome visual novel about two tired adults who accidentally fall for each other between quarterly reports. Can you juggle deadlines, nosy coworkers, group projects, and a romance that keeps almost happening on company property?

Why similar: Otome 36.2% ★, Dating Sim 13.5%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Romance 9%, Choices Matter 7.3%

A mature take on Cinderella that's all about player choices and breaking the classic fairy tale in any way you like.

Why similar: Otome 32.8% ★, Visual Novel 11.4%, Romance 11.3%, Dating Sim 11.2%, Choices Matter 8.6%

You awaken to find your memories gone. To learn the truth behind your amnesia, you’ll choose from five romantic paths, each its own world. With 20+ endings, can you write the lasting love story you deserve, or will your love and life come to an end?

Why similar: Otome 51.5% ★, Visual Novel 12.1%, Romance 11.1%, Dating Sim 10.6%, Female Protagonist 5.2%

An otome with strong, independent protagonist and hints of spicy scenes! The healer Thalia has developed magical powers and the gods of her world think she might be a new goddess they can marry. Poor Thalia just wants to do her work.

Why similar: Otome 40.1% ★, Romance 13.3%, Dating Sim 12.7%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Choices Matter 7.2%

The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...

Why similar: Otome 49% ★, Romance 14.2%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Dating Sim 6.3%, Female Protagonist 5.3%

Start your new life as a teacher! You worked hard to get here, but nothing prepared you for a lounge full of charming single teachers. Each has secrets, and your choices can change everything. Will you find love in this school romance?

Why similar: Otome 35.6% ★, Dating Sim 12%, Romance 11.3%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.3%

A trilogy of dark, horror romance visual novels about a girl who tries to break up with her (obsessive) boyfriend who really doesn't want to break up. He's hiding secrets, but you've got a few of your own. Unravel your shared pasts and try to make it out of this relationship (alive).

Why similar: Otome 37.8% ★, Romance 12.3%, Dating Sim 11.7%, Visual Novel 8.7%, Choices Matter 6.7%

My Love for You is Evermore is an interactive office-romance visual novel. Customize your character, explore branching dialogue choices, and experience voice calls from your suitors as you pursue multiple endings in a star-studded love story.

Why similar: Otome 44.7% ★, Dating Sim 13.4%, Romance 12.8%, Visual Novel 8.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 5.5%

What happens after Happily Ever After…?

Why similar: Otome 40.5% ★, Romance 15.4%, Dating Sim 13.5%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Choices Matter 5.3%

An otome-fantasy visual novel. Play as Alto, a fearless knight, and enter a world of magic and myths with secrets waiting for you to unveil.

Why similar: Otome 38.5% ★, Romance 12.8%, Dating Sim 12.1%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.8%

A delightful, delicious, devilish erotic visual novel.

Why similar: Otome 47.6% ★, Romance 12.1%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Dating Sim 7%, Multiple Endings 5%

顔良し、頭良し、性格良し。 完全無欠のリア充女子が送るドタバタラブコメディ！（たぶん）

Why similar: Otome 43.8% ★, Romance 11.9%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Dating Sim 7.5%, Female Protagonist 5.7%

Nothing is as it seems.

Why similar: Otome 41.9% ★, Romance 13.6%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Dating Sim 10.6%, Choices Matter 6.1%

Cats + Armies + the Apocalypse! In a world ruled by bushy-tailed, bipedal catfolk, "humans" are mythical beings worshipped as gods. Those who pass a human's trial will have their wish granted... This is the tale of the girl who met a god.

Why similar: Otome 47% ★, Dating Sim 14.1%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Romance 11.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6%

A 20% chance is all you have to survive the surgery. Will love give you the strength to continue this life or will you be singing with the angels? The choice is yours.

Why similar: Otome 40% ★, Romance 13.3%, Dating Sim 11.6%, Visual Novel 9.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.9%

A cozy, heartwarming visual novel in which you take a familiar face (boy or girl) on a romantic spring festival date. Customize your player character (femme or masc) and play several low-stakes mini games!

Why similar: Otome 35.9% ★, Romance 14.5%, Dating Sim 11.8%, Visual Novel 10%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10%

The Radiants is a magical adventure visual novel with light stat raising & multiple endings. Choose what kind of Oracle you will become and maybe find romance along the way.

Why similar: Otome 36.2% ★, Dating Sim 13%, Romance 12.6%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.7%

A dark, psychological romance VN about a British ghost who has haunted you since childhood. When you get close to a new boy at college, he starts to get possessive, and the mind games begin!

Why similar: Otome 30.4% ★, Dating Sim 13.4%, Psychological 10.4%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Romance 9%

Once upon a time, a girl, her pet dog, and three companions made a journey to meet a great wizard who could grant their wishes. But what if the girl hadn’t believed that “there’s no place like home”? Explore a fairytale world through a dozen routes and 20+ endings!

Why similar: Otome 59.5% ★, Romance 11.4%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Dating Sim 8.5%, Female Protagonist 5.6%

The Demon's Apple is a Dark Fantasy otome game with mature content. Pomme, a herbalist as to make an alliance with a bloodthirsty demon she saved to survive in a world hostile to both. Play as Pomme who has to learn to live under the same roof as the demon who wants her blood and more.

Why similar: Otome 46.9% ★, Romance 14.5%, Dating Sim 11.4%, Visual Novel 6.5%, Female Protagonist 5.1%

The fairy tale is over. The Hero won. But the story is just beginning. Explore the web of intrigue in this mystery/fantasy romance visual novel featuring hundreds of animated illustrations.

Why similar: Otome 40.4% ★, Romance 13%, Dating Sim 11.6%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Choices Matter 6%

This is a romance game for women where you become the first female soldier in the Shinsengumi, fight alongside the other soldiers, and fall in love. Experience historical battles alongside the likes of Kondo, Hijikata, and Okita.

Why similar: Otome 46.1% ★, Dating Sim 13.9%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Romance 7.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 5.5%

Spend 4 days with 2 boy failures in this otome visual novel. Will you choose Julian, the lost tourist with golden retriever energy, or Riku, the quietly intense guy in a bear suit, to steal your heart in this short & sweet romance?

Why similar: Otome 45.9% ★, Romance 10.8%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Dating Sim 5.9%, Female Protagonist 5.7%

“When are you getting married?” When you’re finding the reality of your romantic life too bleak to bare, you’re matched through an app to a man with a 99% compatibility rating. Who could be the man of your destiny?

Why similar: Otome 49.4% ★, Dating Sim 15.2%, Romance 10%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.4%, Visual Novel 7%

Heroine for Hire is a medieval fantasy otome about unemployment, following your dreams, and falling in love along the way!

Why similar: Otome 40.4% ★, Romance 13.1%, Dating Sim 13%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.5%

Face the nightmares of your childhood and unveil the truth behind your summoning to the realm of Limbo. Fight your way back home with the help of seven deities sworn to be your protectors. Will love be the key to your freedom, or the first chapter of your downfall?

Why similar: Otome 38.4% ★, Romance 13.3%, Dating Sim 12.2%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Choices Matter 5.8%

A fantasy-themed otome visual novel with stat-building and mini-games.

Why similar: Otome 38.6% ★, Dating Sim 12.3%, Romance 10.8%, Visual Novel 9.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.2%

Nameless ~The one thing you must recall~ is a visual novel game designed for female audiences. It was distributed by the publisher, Cheritz, in English, Korean, and Japanese on Nov. 11th, 2013 and now it is available on Steam.

Why similar: Otome 49.9% ★, Dating Sim 19.5%, Romance 10.9%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Female Protagonist 6%

After taking a pc from someone's garbage, a girl discovers she can chat with handsome guys every day, but something is not quite right about it. Reveal the secrets behind this game, unlock all endings, solve memory games to gain points, and make the best decisions in this short romance story.

Why similar: Otome 29.5% ★, Romance 15%, Dating Sim 14.3%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Choices Matter 9.3%

A spicy, slow-burn 18+ otome visual novel. You're a goddess who feeds on sexual energy—and you're starving. The local priest would do anything for you. Anything except that. Peek, forage, and tempt your way back to life!

Why similar: Otome 39.8% ★, Dating Sim 13.1%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Romance 9.5%, Choices Matter 5.8%

Will you lead your marching band to victory as drum major? Explore band camp and attend rehearsal alongside an unforgettable cast of characters, where every choice matters. Find love or face tragedy in 7 routes with 35+ different endings in this colorful, musically-rich otome visual novel.

Why similar: Otome 37.1% ★, Dating Sim 13.3%, Romance 11.5%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Choices Matter 8.2%

The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where only two humans have survived: the protagonist and the hero. You will assume the role of the protagonist as she fights to survive alongside Harunashi Mika, the game's hero. Genre: Otome Game / Number of Endings: 17 (including bad endings).

Why similar: Otome 45.8% ★, Visual Novel 12.8%, Romance 9.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.7%, Multiple Endings 6.1%

Friendship is a wonderful thing… unless you are friends with a girl who has no idea you have feelings for her! Inske, a student of magical arts, is troubled by the upcoming outdoors exam, and can't even imagine that someone might want to use the test as an opportunity to get close to her.

Why similar: Otome 50.4% ★, Visual Novel 13.1%, Dating Sim 11.5%, Romance 10.8%, Female Protagonist 6.2%

An otome visual novel - play a powerless victim of a terrifying, unfair world. 200+ choices, 50+ endings, 20+ hours of play - and only one way to escape.

Why similar: Otome 37.9% ★, Romance 12.5%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Choices Matter 7.9%, Thriller 7.7%

Dandelion -Wishes brought to you- is a female-oriented game developed by Cheritz. The game was released in South Korea in August, 2012. The English translation for Dandelion was released on Nov, 2012. Dandelion is known as a unique dating simulation with a sensational storyline and charming characters.

Why similar: Otome 53.5% ★, Dating Sim 17.8%, Visual Novel 11%, Romance 9%, Female Protagonist 6.1%

You could live with me.

Why similar: Otome 50.1% ★, Romance 15.9%, Visual Novel 15%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8%, Female Protagonist 4%

A quiet coming-of-age story about how photography changed the lives of three people in a rainy small town and the paths in life they took with it.

Why similar: Otome 41.5% ★, Romance 12.1%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Dating Sim 9.1%, Choices Matter 7.3%

Your blind date invades Earth!?

Why similar: Otome 42.1% ★, Romance 13.8%, Dating Sim 12.4%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Choices Matter 6.4%

Doki Doki House is a Dating Sim that takes place in beautiful Australia, on the Gold Coast. In this game you play as the heroine, which suddenly becomes the temporary owner of a guest house. Fall in love with these characters and experience the interesting story of your very own guest house!

Why similar: Otome 39.4% ★, Romance 18.7%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.8%, Choices Matter 5.8%

In Ashes is a medieval fantasy adventure where you must balance heroism and survival with rest, burn out, and trust. In this choice-driven visual novel, you must build a hero who can overcome the weight of their legacy. When faced with a choice, what kind of hero will you be?

Why similar: Otome 33% ★, Visual Novel 11%, Romance 11%, Dating Sim 8.6%, Choices Matter 8.3%

In this hand-drawn romance mystery visual novel set in a quake post-apocalypse, play as Sky, an impostor scientist racing to recreate a cure only she knows existed. Weave or snap ever-shifting bonds with lovers, friends, and foes, each harbouring a deadly obsession that will end your own. Unless...

Why similar: Otome 28.6% ★, Romance 11.7%, Dating Sim 9.5%, Visual Novel 9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.7%

The full-voiced otome visual novel that adds colour to ordinary life.

Why similar: Otome 47.4% ★, Romance 14.7%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Dating Sim 9.6%, Female Protagonist 3.8%

In this animated manhwa-inspired romance fantasy, toy with princes behind their perfect masks. Fall in love? Maybe. Make them fall for you? Absolutely. You are unpredictable, audacious, and just unhinged enough to make history. Heroine or villainess? Why not both?

Why similar: Otome 55.1% ★, Dating Sim 17.6%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Female Protagonist 7.2%, Romance 1.1%

The remote town of Okunezato is shaped like a crescent moon and shrouded in dark myths and legends. Take on the role of a brave young woman journeying into the unknown to uncover dangerous truths and locate her missing brother with her childhood friend.

Why similar: Otome 45.3% ★, Romance 12.8%, Dating Sim 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Female Protagonist 5.7%

A horror-romance visual novel where your choices affect everything — and everyone. Keep your stalker in check and stay ahead of a killer who’s getting closer. Manipulate, protect, or dispose of your friends. Who can you trust when obsession and death are always watching?

Why similar: Otome 39.4% ★, Romance 11.2%, Dating Sim 11.2%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Choices Matter 8.7%

Working at Japan’s first hotel & casino, you stumble upon a black-market auction, and end up as one of the items for sale. “I’ll let you decide who buys you.” Five men place the winning bid, and now you’re completely at their mercy…

Why similar: Otome 53.3% ★, Romance 15.5%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.8%, Story Rich 4.6%

A romance visual novel game made in collaboration with D3P and Red Entertainment. Crime ADV “DesperaDrops” of love and escape. An innocent fugitive and six villains. Their escape in search of freedom begins--...

Why similar: Otome 53.8% ★, Dating Sim 13.6%, Romance 13.2%, Female Protagonist 6.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 4.1%

A romance visual novel game made in collaboration with D3P and Red Entertainment.Character design and illustrations are by the popular illustrator Teita. The romance revolves around Ninjas who have lived through the Sengoku Period. This game has published in 2016 as PS Vita in Japan.

Why similar: Otome 62% ★, Visual Novel 10.6%, Romance 8.9%, Dating Sim 7.7%, Female Protagonist 6.5%

Princess Rosavel is on a deep space mission but can’t quite remember her purpose. Can she recollect her memories and find out why she went on such a dangerous journey?

Why similar: Otome 31.8% ★, Dating Sim 13.2%, Romance 11.2%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.8%

There are two kinds of people: the rulers and the ruled. The Heights are a gorgeous utopia. The Depths, a filthy industrial wasteland. Our heroine, raised in the Heights, has nothing but contempt for those below.

Why similar: Otome 62% ★, Romance 9.7%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Female Protagonist 5.8%, Choices Matter 3.7%

Upon finding a mysterious social media account, Alex sets out to find the origins of the photos and meets three urban explorers, each of them unearthing something new and unfamiliar in her heart.

Why similar: Otome 38.7% ★, Dating Sim 13.7%, Romance 13.5%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Choices Matter 6.4%

A spicy 18+ otome visual novel! A flirty devil wants to play—but it’s you who chooses how the game ends (and how hot it gets).

Why similar: Otome 41.6% ★, Romance 11.5%, Dating Sim 10.5%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.8%

Follow the story from different points of view and make choices to decide your future on five different routes and discover the mystery behind this magical adventure as you find love with one of the appliances of your kitchen.

Why similar: Otome 39.7% ★, Romance 13.8%, Dating Sim 13.2%, Visual Novel 10%, Choices Matter 7.7%

A murder mystery visual novel with a romantic twist. The killer is randomly chosen at the start of each playthrough, and you may unknowingly fall in love with them. How will your story come to its end? Will you bring the killer to justice, fall in love with them, or die at their hands?

Why similar: Otome 29.3% ★, Dating Sim 13.9%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Romance 11.6%, Choices Matter 8.9%

This is the final installment of TAISHO x ALICE, a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! Take on the role of the heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after" once and for all!

Why similar: Otome 54.9% ★, Visual Novel 13.3%, Romance 10.8%, Female Protagonist 6.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 5.4%

Sarah’s an aspiring actress and finally got her big break! Productions come with their challenges and romances, but Sarah never thought her big break would bring a ghost! Will this supernatural hiccup ruin everything Sarah's worked for? Help her solve the mysteries, and she may also find love!

Why similar: Otome 34.5% ★, Dating Sim 14.6%, Romance 11.6%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.7%

You might’ve accidentally found out that your scary roommate, your childhood best friend, and your project partner are obsessed with you and are willing to kill for you. A romance visual novel filled with yanderes with looks to die for.

Why similar: Otome 29.1% ★, Dating Sim 17.1%, Romance 15.2%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Choices Matter 8.2%

All capture targets are mentally "Jirai"(landmine)!? Meet these eccentric boys, reveal the truth beneath in this Psycho-love-horror VN!

Why similar: Otome 40.8% ★, Dating Sim 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.7%, Female Protagonist 6.6%

A comedy-mystery otome (GxB) visual novel full of dad jokes, cringe puns, and an unexpected mystery! Come and join the pun!

Why similar: Otome 38.9% ★, Dating Sim 13.2%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Romance 10.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7%

When your grandfather passes away and you inherit his café, it's a tall task for anyone. But with the help of 4 talented catboys, Cafe Kin'uan is ready for business in NEKOPARA - Catboys Paradise!

Why similar: Otome 55.9% ★, Dating Sim 14%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Romance 7.3%, Female Protagonist 6.4%