- #1 Thoughtless
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aky Heart
Windows · Mac · Linux
A dark sci-fi psychological Visual Novel where your choices shape who you are. The world has ended and it's been dominated by mysterious aliens who roam the city. Despite that, you only think of what you've lost. Will you be able to rebuild your relationships? Or even... the world itself?
Why similar: Text-Based 19%, Dynamic Narration 19% ★, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Multiple Endings 5.8%
- #2 In Search of the Ice Pop
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Guanpeng Chen
Windows · Mac
A short, nostalgic slice-of-life visual novel with a coming-of-age story about a forgotten ice pop and the girl who once felt like a big sister to you.
Why similar: Comic Book 20.8%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Text-Based 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Romance 10.4%
- #3 After the Wane
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nova-box
Windows · Mac · Linux
Retracing the footsteps of a mother she never knew, Lena's trying to make it as a dancer in the city. Caught in a quarrel between dance companies, dealing with love and heartbreak and the challenges of young adulthood, she must also cope with the voice in her head commenting on everything she does.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Dynamic Narration 14.4% ★, Comic Book 11.9%, Romance 9.9%
- #4 Short Sad Stories
95% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Pent Panda
Windows · Mac · Linux
Alice is a dreamy girl who lives between the real and imaginary worlds, in love with the wrong person. Just before that situation becomes unsustainable, things change unexpectedly, and a new path opens for her and those around her.
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 25.8% ★, Romance 15.7%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Comic Book 7.4%
- #5 Take a Hint
94% matchVery Positive97% of 134 reviews2026
Dev: FloramisuPub: Skull Queens Games
Windows
Take a Hint! is a comic-style visual novel where you control Delfina and must convince your best friend Ailén that her boyfriend is not good for her. It won't be easy, and no one will leave until the truth comes out.
Why similar: Comic Book 25%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Dynamic Narration 11.6% ★, Romance 10.1%
- #6 Koncolos
94% matchPositive83% of 29 reviews2022
Dev: Umigame Studios
Windows
"Do you know a monster that dwells around here?" she asked. An ordinary barkeepers' journey, intertwined with the only survivor from a shrouded monster hunter company, started with this question.
Why similar: Comic Book 21.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Text-Based 14.7%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Romance 11.2%
- #7 Godland : The Fire Quest
93% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Ravar Shikin
Windows · Linux
Fleeing a war, for absolute power, thinking themselves far from any conflict, the people of the island hope to live in peace... As a village chief, your role will be to protect your people from the catastrophe that is war...
Why similar: Comic Book 22.4%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Dynamic Narration 16.1% ★, Text-Based 15.5%, Visual Novel 13.8%
- #8 The Elevator: Beyond the Doors
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Verse and Vision
Windows
A narrative-driven psychological visual novel where every floor of an elevator reveals a key moment from your past. Face your regrets, uncover forgotten memories, and make choices that shape your future. Will you find closure, or remain trapped in your own mind?
Why similar: Text-Based 24.9%, Interactive Fiction 24.2%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Choices Matter 8.9%
- #9 The Secret Ties of Strandcliff
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TedRed
Windows
A detective game where you fiddle information to your advantage. As an owner of a small bar, listen to visitors of your establishment, overhear their gossiping, collect information and then use to manipulate their thoughts and actions.
Why similar: Comic Book 19.1%, Dynamic Narration 16.3% ★, Text-Based 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.9%
- #10 OmOneko
91% matchVery Positive98% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: TaleChaser
Windows · Mac · Linux
“A story about cat girls … with bite.” Nekos have evolved in the shadows of human society. Beautiful. Mysterious. Chaotic. And now, three of them live with you. Will you be able to get past the stigma and grow closer to them? OmOneko is a tale of cat and mouse... and rats.
Why similar: Comic Book 19.9%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Romance 14.3%, Text-Based 12.5%
- #11 Wednesdays
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,921 reviews2025
Dev: Pierre CorbinaisPub: ARTE France
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
"The hardest part is not to speak up. It’s being heard." Part video game, part graphic novel, Wednesdays seeks to raise awareness about child sexual abuse through a surprisingly hope-filled story.
Why similar: Comic Book 26.7%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Text-Based 16.1%, Psychological 6.9%
- #12 Fishbowl Kid
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hoo Cares
Windows
Fishbowl Kid is an uplifting interactive story about coping with depression.
Why similar: Comic Book 31.9%, Interactive Fiction 27.3%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Story Rich 6.1%, Casual 5.2%
- #13 My Summer Adventure: Memories of Another Life — Day 1
89% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: AlkinoyPub: 101XP
Windows · Mac · Linux
A strange incident turns the life of an ordinary young man upside down when, having fallen asleep on a regular train commute, he wakes up in another country... in a body of a Japanese student! An unforgettable summer adventure awaits, promising many fateful meetings and momentous occasions.
Why similar: Text-Based 19.1%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Romance 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Multiple Endings 7%
- #14 Lovely Girls
88% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Maid GamesPub: Maid4Fun
Windows
Dive into the enchanting world of Lovely Girls, an adult anthology brought to life as a motion comic. Featuring a collection of beautiful stories starring irresistibly sexy girls, this is an experience crafted for mature audiences who appreciate stunning art and engaging, explicit narratives.
Why similar: Comic Book 28.4%, Interactive Fiction 21.7%, Text-Based 17.6%, Romance 15%, Visual Novel 11.8%
- #15 Revenge Story
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Deus Marmota
Windows
A visual novel with a very open narrative: Revenge Story offers you to play as an avatar in search of justice, as well as the worst of the scum. Customize your character's gender, romance the character you like or get rid of the others!
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 23.2% ★, Text-Based 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Romance 12.2%
- #16 Where Control Ends
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Softveil StudioPub: Softveil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Where Control Ends is a psychological visual novel about Astra, a young girl trying to hold herself together after a night she cannot fully remember.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Text-Based 16.9%, Romance 14.8%, Multiple Endings 6.9%
- #17 Costella Maid Cafe♡ : The 5 Love Recipe for you
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RIVERBOY STUDIO
Windows
실존 코스튬 플레이어 5인이 직접 등장하는, 실사 비주얼 기반 연애 시뮬레이션. 옛날부터 알고 지내던 누나의 부탁으로 작은 메이드 카페 「코스텔라」의 임시 매니저가 된 당신. 라강, 아희, 보미, 아소, 린땅 — 다섯 명의 메이드와 함께하는 예상치 못한 일상 속에서, 다섯 가지 마음의 이야기가 시작됩니다.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.8%, Visual Novel 24.5%, Romance 20.5%, Choices Matter 8.1%, Multiple Endings 8%
- #18 You, in every Room.
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Obliviant Interactive
Windows
A psychological visual novel adventure about love, obsession, and blurred boundaries. Navigate a web of manipulation and dependency, make difficult choices, and face multiple endings.
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 21.1% ★, Interactive Fiction 17.5%, Text-Based 17.1%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Romance 13.2%
- #19 Dawn of Gray
84% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Wistfulware
Windows
Dawn of Gray is a single-player visual novel with a distinctive style, in which you play the role of a young man discovering himself and his feelings.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.2%, Romance 20.4%, Comic Book 20.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Text-Based 13.7%
- #20 The Portal Pirate
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZizihPub: Zizih Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A sound, a flash, a portal… A pirate emerges, bringing a deadly threat. Five friends stand before him, and one of them is the target. But which one? Even they don't know.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.8%, Text-Based 23.8%, Dynamic Narration 13.6% ★, Choices Matter 8.4%, Multiple Endings 7.3%
- #21 Sword Princess Amaltea - The Visual Novel
84% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: Senpai Media GroupPub: Natalia Batista
Windows · Mac · Linux
Princess Amaltea is sent out on this quest, and rescues Prince Ossian. They are both unwilling to play along in these traditional expectations of them, and after fleeing their own wedding they are now out on the open roads – on to new adventures in this gender flipped world!
Why similar: Comic Book 25.6%, Interactive Fiction 19.8%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Text-Based 15.5%, Romance 6.4%
- #22 LifeSimOS
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Clayton Davis
Windows
A story-rich coming-of-age experience told through a 2004 desktop, where friendships, music, and late-night conversations shape who you become. Explore chats, drama, mini-games, and the early internet in a branching story about growing up, making mistakes, and finding your place.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.9%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Text-Based 17.6%, Choices Matter 8.2%, Romance 8.2%
- #23 Moth Cry
82% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Harbinger Arts
Windows
Moth Cry is a non-linear visual novel about life and its consequences. Experience life alongside the main character. His fate is in your hands.
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 21.2% ★, Visual Novel 14.6%, Romance 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%, Multiple Endings 7.9%
- #24 We should talk.
82% matchMixed57% of 165 reviews2020
Dev: Insatiable CyclePub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
It's not what you say, it's how you say it. We should talk is a short-form narrative game that will make you think carefully about the words you choose. Can your relationship survive the night?
Why similar: Text-Based 19.3%, Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Romance 14.2%, Multiple Endings 8.1%
- #25 com__et
81% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: Margarita Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A queer romance/horror visual novel about being locked into a path, and having _______ words hidden from You. Find Your way to discover what's missing and reach Your ____ End.
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 20% ★, Visual Novel 16.6%, Romance 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Text-Based 12%
- #26 The Count of Monte Cristo
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hidden Veil Studios
Windows
Play as the Count of Monte Cristo in 19th-century France. Charm & Dominate your enemies. Exploit their weaknesses, and orchestrate their downfall in this gripping narrative-driven tale of revenge.
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 19.2% ★, Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Text-Based 15.7%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Romance 11.9%
- #27 Strange Parallel:Sele
79% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: APOGAMES
Windows
Nothing can stop those destined to meet.Cherish the opportunity given by God and fall in love with every "her" in parallel time and space.This candy contains love, keep it sweet~~~~~
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.8%, Text-Based 18.6%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Romance 16.9%, Comic Book 11.4%
- #28 The Solitary Existence of a Little Universe
77% matchMostly Positive70% of 20 reviews2026
Dev: Wolkemann
Windows · Linux
In this dark interactive novel you will play as a lost soul wandering a forsaken desert, accompanied by a mysterious girl. Explore ancient ruins and face obscure choices. Your decisions will shape their journey—often in ways you’ll never fully understand. Will you find peace, or something else?
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 26.1% ★, Interactive Fiction 19.1%, Visual Novel 14%, Multiple Endings 8.9%, Choices Matter 7.4%
- #29 MeetCute
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: emuemwPub: neonoptimism
Windows · Mac · Linux
Meet-cute (n) - An amusing or charming first encounter that leads to the development of a romantic relationship
Why similar: Comic Book 24.4%, Interactive Fiction 19.8%, Romance 16.3%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Text-Based 15.8%
- #30 Along the Edge
79% matchVery Positive83% of 966 reviews2016
Dev: Nova-box
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Following the loss of a baby, a breakup, and a surprise heritage, Daphné decides to leave everything behind to start a new life in the French countryside. There, she discovers she's the last descendant of a line of witches. Will she embrace the family tradition?
Why similar: Comic Book 19.1%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Romance 15%, Choices Matter 7.6%
- #31 Touhou: Fading Illusion
78% matchVery Positive91% of 234 reviews2022
Dev: Indie Game Order
Windows · Mac · Linux
A visual novel based on Touhou Project, made by fans for fans and others! Embark on the investigation of the greatest incident in Gensokyo's history and discover the terrifying truth of the youkai world with Reimu Hakurei, Marisa Kirisame, Sakuya Izayoi and other heroines!
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 22.6% ★, Text-Based 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Multiple Endings 7%
- #32 Ballshit
75% matchVery Positive96% of 344 reviews2025
Dev: 疯兔游戏(FUNTOO Studio)
Windows
The first live-action visual novel with an anime flair! Gamer 'Eggy' turns into a girl. Join bro Monkey and his gf to uncover why the school belle hides a tough guy soul. Seek a cure or embrace your new life. Your choice drives this adventure!
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 21.5% ★, Text-Based 18.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Romance 11.5%
- #33 The Vigilante Diaries
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Out of the Blue Games
Windows
The Vigilante Diaries is a narrative-driven role-playing game where you assume the role of a masked vigilante. Experience his life journey through his diaries spanning years, navigate the changes within his hideout, and make every decision that shapes his destiny.
Why similar: Comic Book 23.9%, Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Text-Based 15.6%, Choices Matter 9%
- #34 Mr. Mueller's Grand Experiment
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Scott Tipton
Windows · Mac · Linux
In an engrossing interactive novel, live as the assistant to a remarkable historical figure: George Mueller, a man who witnessed orphans dying young in the streets of 1830's England and decided he would care for them, no matter the cost.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.8%, Dynamic Narration 20.6% ★, Visual Novel 17.7%, Text-Based 16.7%, Multiple Endings 6.2%
- #35 September 19
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: My Dots
Windows
September 19 is a visual novel with a deep storyline, a dark atmosphere, and complex moral choices. After being betrayed by your father, you find yourself in a world full of secrets, monsters, and people you can’t trust.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.4%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Romance 16.1%, Text-Based 13.7%, Multiple Endings 8.5%
- #36 Fairy Comedy: A Love Hard To Find
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DOVEFLOWERSPub: 2P Games
Windows
这是一段关于幸福的故事。不谙世事的鸟儿,跌跌撞撞地前进,找寻着关于幸福的答案。在鸟儿与重要之人度过的时而温暖、时而令人啼笑皆非的日子里,心的色彩逐渐累积。碧色、赤色、湛蓝……待到映射出“自我”与“梦想”的光谱被拼凑出后,在银白色的雪花中,幸福的答案将会揭晓。
Why similar: Comic Book 22.3%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Text-Based 17%, Romance 14.3%, Visual Novel 14%
- #37 电波奇缘~与时音相会的日子
73% matchVery Positive97% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: 黎厘星游戏工作室
Windows
架空都市题材的视觉小说文字冒险游戏,玩家扮演社畜阿诚为失忆“女鬼”找回记忆。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.8%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Romance 19.2%, Comic Book 16.5%, Mystery 3.9%
- #38 Messy Hearts
73% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Black Heart Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Messy Hearts is a pixel-art visual novel about a complicated coworker friendship. Through journal-style narration, Florence unpacks romance, trauma, and some messy boundaries in a deeply personal story of mental health and heartbreak. No choices; this is a linear narrative.
Why similar: Comic Book 29.1%, Interactive Fiction 24.6%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Romance 8.9%, Casual 7.3%
- #39 Scribe
73% matchPositive91% of 33 reviews2024
Dev: TalesBar
Windows
Scribe is a scribe simulator in which you can secretly shape the destinies of the inhabitants of the estate: resolve disputes, influence the course of family intrigues, decide who lives and who does not. Choose what to write in letters and whether to change their recipients!
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 20.6% ★, Text-Based 20.1%, Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Choices Matter 8.3%
- #40 A Sketchbook About Her Sun
74% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2021
Dev: Team SolEtude
Windows
Through a narrative based on Red Ribbon’s new album “Planet X”, experience a broken-heart girl’s journey through thoughts, daydreams and music.
Why similar: Comic Book 24.8%, Interactive Fiction 21.3%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Romance 14%, Choices Matter 5.7%
- #41 Ekikoi: The Young Miss Falls for the Station Attendant - VAM
74% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: MediBang TraDe
Windows
A "Video Audio Manga" game of the romance series "Ekikoi: The Young Miss Falls for the Station Attendant".
Why similar: Comic Book 33.4%, Interactive Fiction 31.1%, Romance 23.6%, Casual 6.9%, Story Rich 5%
- #42 Elevenses
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: REDRAYPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
일레븐지스는 미스터리·로맨스 장르를 표방하는 비주얼 노벨 게임입니다. 악마 '메피'는 화자인 '이지원'을 위해 여러 가지 시련을 준비했습니다. 악마를 이기기 위해선 잔머리가 아닌 굳센 의지와 날카로운 직감이 필요합니다. 위대한 대적자, '메피'와 그녀가 준비한 장기말들을 직접 목도하세요.
Why similar: Text-Based 20.5%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Romance 16%, Multiple Endings 7.6%
- #43 Breaking Point
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Phantom Script Studio
Windows
A psychological thriller visual novel where your choices deeply affect an 18-year-old woman's mental state, leading to multiple endings.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.8%, Comic Book 21.4%, Text-Based 19.2%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Stylized 4.8%
- #44 Monsters of Little Haven
71% matchVery Positive88% of 437 reviews2019
Dev: Nikita Igorevich Studio
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
At the heart of the action are a twelve-year-old Kenneth and his younger sister Esme, children of the Murphy family, who hit the trail of a mysterious monster following series of entangled events.
Why similar: Text-Based 20.2%, Interactive Fiction 19%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Romance 8.3%, Multiple Endings 8.1%
- #45 LINGERING
72% matchPositive82% of 28 reviews2020
Dev: Ceylon Entertainment
Windows · Linux
An LGBTQ+ Mystery Visual Novel with comic panel style aesthetics and pixel styled backgrounds. Join The Heart Breachers operatives as they navigate the world of desire, treachery, and emotional turmoil while learning to understand lofty concepts such as friendship, hope, and belief in oneself.
Why similar: Comic Book 27%, Interactive Fiction 21.9%, Visual Novel 19%, Text-Based 14.9%, Casual 5.1%
- #46 Dream Enders RPG
72% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2019
Dev: C.A.Withey
Windows
A visual, interactive story with unique characters, consequential dialogue choices, and branching story paths set in the world of an M.M.O.R.P.G.
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 21.6% ★, Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Text-Based 15.9%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Romance 11.5%
- #47 Annie and the AI
70% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2023
Dev: NoSleepGames LLC
Windows · Mac
Step into the role of Esme, an AI built by Annie but built for what purpose? Evolve and learn by solving visual puzzles accompanied by beautiful hand-drawn artwork. Learn all about Annie's life, befriend her, and grow together.
Why similar: Comic Book 26.1%, Dynamic Narration 23.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 20.6%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Story Rich 4.5%
- #48 The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 44,750 reviews2020
Dev: Skybound Games
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 29.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons, 400 Days, and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which includes over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes.
Why similar: Comic Book 22.5%, Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Dynamic Narration 11.8% ★, Visual Novel 11.6%, Choices Matter 11.5%
- #49 Arcadie II: Cold Lands
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Arcadie & Utopie
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are the Monarch. Choose between diplomacy and tyranny. Romance allies or enemies. Your decisions define your rule and the fate of those closest to you in this character-driven interactive tale.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Text-Based 19.4%, Romance 15.9%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Choices Matter 7.9%
- #50 My Summer Adventure: Memories of Another Life
70% matchVery Positive91% of 132 reviews2023
Dev: AlkinoyPub: 101XP
Windows · Mac · Linux
A strange incident turns the life of an ordinary young man upside down when, having fallen asleep on a regular train commute, he wakes up in another country... in a body of a Japanese student! An unforgettable summer adventure awaits, promising many fateful meetings and momentous occasions.
Why similar: Text-Based 18.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Romance 15.1%, Multiple Endings 8%
- #51 Bound By Volithine
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ChocEnd
Windows
A narrative-driven visual novel following a guild of misfits as they work to stop the spread of Volithine, a mysterious but deadly substance. Play as the guild's latest recruit as you form bonds with the guild members and help them come to terms with the wicked substance that changed their lives.
Why similar: Comic Book 25.3%, Interactive Fiction 19.6%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Romance 14.2%, Text-Based 9.9%
- #52 His World
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EckGames
Windows
His World is a short visual novel game where you play as a young shy introvert boy and witness his life with his family and get to see his internal world and struggles. You also make a few decisions throughout the game that will decide on one of game's multiple endings.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22%, Romance 16.6%, Text-Based 15.5%, Dynamic Narration 11.7% ★, Choices Matter 8.3%
- #53 Secret Glory Hole
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: jonnymelabo
Windows · Mac · Linux
In an abandoned bathroom waits a hungry female mouth; wet, eager, and downright sinister. Dare to feed it? — SHORT NAUGHTY SPOOKY VISUAL NOVEL · 26k words · 12 endings (in some you might even survive).
Why similar: Comic Book 24.6%, Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Text-Based 15.7%, Multiple Endings 7.5%
- #54 Concealed
68% matchVery Positive83% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: CASCHA GAMESPub: Neverland Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
At Di Yingling High, rumors of missing girls run rampant. Exchange student Meng Jiangnan uncovers the school’s hidden darkness. The Remake heightens the suspense with black-and-white comic visuals and upgraded systems. Will you face the truth?
Why similar: Comic Book 20.2%, Dynamic Narration 19.2% ★, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Text-Based 15.1%, Visual Novel 12.6%
- #55 Don't Make Love
69% matchVery Positive84% of 487 reviews2017
Dev: Maggese
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Assume the role of a praying mantis in a relationship dilemma. Torn between their mutual love and the instinct to have sex – which could lead to the male mantis’s death – the couple is on the verge of making a decision. Type anything you want in response to your partner during this life-changing conversation.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.1%, Text-Based 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Romance 14.8%, Multiple Endings 9.6%
- #56 Transparent
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DamDSN
Windows
Transparent is a narrative game where every choice shapes Clara’s existence. On the eve of her 30th birthday, she revisits key moments of her life. Will her decisions anchor her to reality or make her fade away? Explore memories, face dilemmas, and discover multiple endings
Why similar: Text-Based 22%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Romance 15.2%, Multiple Endings 8.1%
- #57 Parallels: Year One
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Resquita Productions
Windows
Parallels: Year One is a visual novel that will take you on a journey through one relationship in five parallel worlds. Join Ron and Jessica on a journey to see each other from a new perspective.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.9%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Text-Based 15.8%, Multiple Endings 8.4%, Choices Matter 7.4%
- #58 Dropkick Rick
66% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Grim Future Studio
Windows
A chaotic and bold visual novel where every absurd decision shapes a branching interactive story. Play as a washed-up wrestler in a quick, comic-strip format with full voice over and many endings.
Why similar: Comic Book 24.4%, Text-Based 19.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Dynamic Narration 12% ★, Visual Novel 10.8%
- #59 내 여동생과 친구의 여동생을 교환해 보았다
67% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: 씨즈어스
Windows
4명의 여성들과 즐겁게 학생 시절을 만끽하는 이야기
Why similar: Text-Based 25%, Comic Book 19.4%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Romance 11.3%, Multiple Endings 10.4%
- #60 Flying over the penguin's hollow
65% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: Reanim GamesPub: STuNT
Windows
Meet Vinnie, aka "The Trickster." In his dreams, he's a criminal mastermind, the terror of banks and the ladies. In reality, he's the guy who tried to break into a gumball machine, mistaking it for a safe, got his hand stuck, and screamed at it until the cops arrived.
Why similar: Comic Book 23.8%, Interactive Fiction 21.2%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Text-Based 16.7%, Multiple Endings 5.5%