- #1 BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light
97% matchVery Positive82% of 1,111 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 53.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
“As the last summer day fades, all is illuminated.” With gorgeous translucent designs by Mel Kishida, as well as a story that depicts the youth of lifelike girls, based on a theme of human identity and bonding, a new title in the BLUE REFLECTION series is here!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 33.3%, Visual Novel 29%, Anime 14.1%, Psychological Horror 5.4%, Adventure 5%
Why You'll Like It: It features a strong focus on female friendships, emotional growth, and a magical school setting that mirrors the dramatic intensity of the Revue.
- #2 Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club TOKIMEKI Roadmap to Future
96% matchVery Positive84% of 128 reviews2025
Dev: HUNEX CO.,LTD.Pub: Bushiroad Inc.
Windows
The first visual novel game of Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club!
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.6%, Anime 20.8%, LGBTQ+ 19.1%, Adventure 11.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the idol and performance-based themes of the Revue Starlight franchise.
- #3 WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,439 reviews2023
Dev: TYPE-MOONPub: Aniplex Inc.
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 66.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A tale told with vivid colors and rich sound in a classic TYPE-MOON visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.5%, Drama 20.2%, Anime 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Emotional 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a high-production-value visual novel experience with stunning art and a focus on magical, dramatic character interactions.
- #4 Flowers -Le volume sur hiver-
96% matchVery Positive81% of 743 reviews2022
Dev: Innocent GreyPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 40.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Suoh finally uncovers the the truth behind Saint Angraecum Academy in this emotional conclusion to the Flowers visual novel series.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29.7%, Visual Novel 27.1%, Drama 16.3%, Anime 13.4%, Adventure 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the delicate, emotional, and character-focused yuri storytelling found in the Revue Starlight franchise.
- #5 vivid/stasis
94% matchVery Positive94% of 3,903 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: Visual Novel 37%, LGBTQ+ 34.4%, Anime 14.5%, Adventure 5.7%, Story Rich 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines rhythm-based gameplay with a surreal, music-heavy visual novel narrative that resonates with the Revue's aesthetic.
- #6 Symphonic Rain
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,239 reviews2017
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 33.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The reborn HD edition, Remastered by Siro! Set in Piova, the city of music and endless rain. Guide Chris Vertin on the path to become a master musician in a harmonious fusion of Visual Novel and Music-based gameplay.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.7%, Music 23.8%, Anime 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%, Emotional 7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic visual novel that centers heavily on music and performance, making it a thematic match for the stage-focused narrative of the seed game.
- #7 UNBEATABLE
91% matchVery Positive92% of 7,467 reviews2025
Dev: D-CELL GAMESPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
UNBEATABLE is a rhythm adventure where music is illegal and you do crimes. Follow the story of Beat and her band on the run, in a narrative experience full of big emotions powered by arcade-flawless rhythm gameplay.
Why similar: Music 28.3%, LGBTQ+ 23.7%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Anime 15.9%, Story Rich 6%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-driven narrative game that captures the energy and musical passion central to the Revue Starlight experience.
- #8 SeaBed
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,087 reviews2017
Dev: PaleontologyPub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 73.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
SeaBed is a yuri-themed psychological mystery visual novel told through the perspectives of three separate characters: Sachiko, Takako and Narasaki.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 38.6%, Visual Novel 37.8%, Anime 13.2%, Adventure 5.2%, Female Protagonist 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A slow-burn, emotional yuri visual novel that prioritizes character intimacy and atmospheric storytelling.
- #9 Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,564 reviews2019
Dev: spritePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 138.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In a world where flying through the sky is as simple as riding a bicycle, the sport "Flying Circus" is all the rage. Following the discovery of anti-gravitons, special shoes that allow an individual to fly, Anti-Graviton Shoes, took the world by storm.
Why similar: Visual Novel 55.2%, Anime 25.4%, Adventure 7%, Story Rich 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: This visual novel balances high-stakes competitive drama with deep character development and a vibrant, music-filled atmosphere.
- #10 KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,458 reviews2024
Dev: KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
"KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE" is a rhythm game in which AI girls who were awoken after the apocalypse use special song magic to create melodies with you, in an effort to restart the world. How did the destruction happen? Why do these girls exist? All answers will be revealed...when the music stops.
Why similar: Music 48.7%, Anime 23.2%, Adventure 11.5%, Emotional 8.5%, Story Rich 4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on music and adventure within a stylized anime world, aligning well with the multimedia nature of the seed game.
- #11 The House in Fata Morgana
90% matchVery Positive95% of 6,643 reviews2016
Dev: NOVECTPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.6%, LGBTQ+ 25.2%, Anime 13%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Story Rich 6%
Why You'll Like It: While darker in tone, its exceptional writing and focus on emotional character arcs make it a must-play for visual novel enthusiasts.
- #12 Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+
89% matchVery Positive95% of 23,548 reviews2022
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 44.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Take center stage in Hatsune Miku’s premier rhythm game starring the world’s #1 virtual pop star! With a stunner setlist and enormous wardrobe to style, it’s Miku’s ultimate tour—all it needs is you.
Why similar: Music 46%, Anime 34.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Female Protagonist 3.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: While primarily a rhythm game, its focus on performance and high-quality music tracks makes it a great companion for fans of stage-themed media.
- #13 eden*
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,232 reviews2015
Dev: minoriPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 60.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A tale of the planet's final love story told using the full force of minori's critically acclaimed illustrative style, engaging musical compositions, and the highly talented staff that has led fans coming back for more every single time!
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.1%, Anime 28.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Story Rich 5.4%, Adventure 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A poignant and emotional visual novel that focuses on the bond between two characters in a beautifully realized world.
- #14 Perfect Gold - Yuri Visual Novel
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,212 reviews2021
Dev: Yangyang Mobile
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
In this short, coming-of-age yuri visual novel, play as Marion LaRue and Audrey Clary as they explore the magical city of Castlecoast and get a second chance at love and friendship.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 45.5%, Visual Novel 37.9%, Anime 8.4%, Adventure 3.1%, Female Protagonist 3%
Why You'll Like It: A concise and emotional yuri story that captures the romantic tension and character dynamics found in the seed game.
- #15 Yumeutsutsu Re:Master
88% matchVery Positive89% of 360 reviews2019
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Yumeutsutsu Re:Master is a girls-love adventure game set in a small game studio.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 41.4%, Visual Novel 31.6%, Anime 13.9%, Adventure 7.3%, Female Protagonist 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A workplace-themed visual novel that explores the creative process and character relationships in a studio setting.
- #16 Persona 4 Golden
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 86,999 reviews2020
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 45.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.5%, Anime 28.6%, Emotional 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Story Rich 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a perfect blend of social simulation, music, and dramatic mystery that appeals to fans of character-rich visual novels.
- #17 Lilycle Rainbow Stage!!!
86% matchVery Positive92% of 183 reviews2019
Dev: ParticlePub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 114.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In this yuri visual novel featuring an all-star cast, you follow one main love triangle as they navigate their budding romance and the pursuit of their goals, unlocking new, heartwarming events to view from the perspectives of each cute girl in six other precious couples as well.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 35.7%, Visual Novel 33.2%, Anime 19%, Adventure 4.3%, Story Rich 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming yuri-focused visual novel that emphasizes the bonds between characters in a performance-adjacent setting.
- #18 If Found...
85% matchVery Positive90% of 2,350 reviews2020
Dev: DREAMFEELPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
If Found... is a game about going home, coming out and erasing everything.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 44.1%, Visual Novel 27.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Emotional 6%, Adventure 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional and artistic visual novel that explores identity and relationships with a deep, story-rich focus.
- #19 Idol Manager
84% matchVery Positive88% of 4,106 reviews2021
Dev: Glitch PitchPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Idol Manager is a business sim about conquering the entertainment industry using any means you deem necessary.
Why similar: Visual Novel 68%, Anime 29.5%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deeper look into the mechanics of the idol industry, perfect for fans interested in the behind-the-scenes of stage performance.
- #20 Ciconia When They Cry - Phase 1: For You, the Replaceable Ones
83% matchVery Positive92% of 567 reviews2019
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
This is the first chapter in newest entry When They Cry visual novel series produced by Ryuukishi07. It features HD graphics, more detailed animations, and newly created songs by many of the composers from Umineko, as well as several new additions.
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.8%, Anime 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, LGBTQ+ 13.4%, Adventure 10%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a complex, mystery-laden narrative that rewards players who enjoy deep, character-heavy visual novels.
- #21 Lilja and Natsuka Painting Lies
81% matchVery Positive94% of 164 reviews2024
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
A yuri kinetic novel about overcoming the tribulations of the human heart, and a sapphic tale on the heartaches and reprieves of fathoming love. Asou Ei’s first title with Frontwing is presented with poignant visuals in Full HD, an evocative soundtrack, and voice acting by a star-studded cast.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.5%, LGBTQ+ 22.6%, Drama 14.6%, Anime 13.5%, Emotional 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A character-focused visual novel that explores the complexities of relationships and personal secrets.
- #22 An Octave Higher
84% matchVery Positive82% of 300 reviews2015
Dev: KidalangPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Fall into the magically complicated world of Overture as the three main characters embark on an adventure that will shake their lives and the world around them. Will they fan the flames of the growing revolution, or will they be the key to extinguishing it?
Why similar: Visual Novel 52.1%, Anime 20.5%, Adventure 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Story Rich 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-inspired visual novel that balances world-building with emotional character development.
- #23 fault - milestone one
82% matchVery Positive92% of 3,240 reviews2014
Dev: ALICE IN DISSONANCE
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 30.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
fault is a series of Science Fantasy Cinematic Novels using a unique 3D Camera system for a visually immersive reading experience. Follow Selphine, the bubbly Princess and her sharp-witted Royal Guardian, Ritona, on their journey of a lifetime back to their homeland of Rughzenhaide.
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.6%, Anime 27.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Story Rich 4.3%, Adventure 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-based visual novel with high production values and a focus on the journey of its female protagonists.
- #24 Narcissu 1st & 2nd
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,421 reviews2015
Dev: stage-nanaPub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
This is a story of disease and suffering; of medication and adverse effects; of thoracotomy scars and cellular poisons; of the living who cannot help but to die and of the dying who cannot help but to live; of a resting place other than "on 7F" or "at home".
Why similar: Visual Novel 53.7%, Anime 21.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Drama 8.3%, Story Rich 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional and minimalist visual novel that focuses on the human condition, similar to the more dramatic moments in the seed game.
- #25 The Neverending Summer
79% matchVery Positive99% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: LSAusa
Windows
Summer comes again and again, and changes come quietly.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 36.7%, Visual Novel 33.1%, Anime 14.5%, Adventure 6.2%, Emotional 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modern visual novel that explores identity and romance with a focus on character-driven storytelling.
- #26 Hashihime of the Old Book Town
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 686 reviews2019
Dev: ADELTAPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Step into the shoes of an aspiring author during the Taisho era in this psychedelic BL murder-mystery visual novel. Travel back in time to try and save your friends while confronting your own character flaws. Will you retreat into your fantasies, or can you keep it together enough to rescue them?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 33.6%, Visual Novel 29.1%, Anime 16.7%, Emotional 9.4%, Story Rich 6%
Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded visual novel that explores complex LGBTQ themes and psychological drama.
- #27 Fate/stay night REMASTERED
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,845 reviews2024
Dev: TYPE-MOONPub: Aniplex Inc.
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 49.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Seek the root of the Fate franchise. Return to where it all began.
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.1%, Anime 20.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Emotional 8.9%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #28 千面 Melancholy Love
79% matchVery Positive95% of 2,240 reviews2020
Dev: 白露社Pub: PeriScope Game
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 67.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
《千面》是一款百合向视觉小说游戏，讲述了在前作时间线十年之后，聆花女子学院中的“优等生”与“不良少女”间的甜蜜纠葛。
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 43.5%, Visual Novel 34.9%, Anime 10.7%, Adventure 8.5%, Female Protagonist 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the romantic and dramatic interactions between characters, fitting the tone of the seed game's character-driven narrative.
- #29 ENIGMA:
81% matchVery Positive94% of 147 reviews2016
Dev: UzumeyaPub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Enigma is an atmospheric, full-length visual novel where you discover the secrets of Enigma, a worldwide epidemic, and a forest on a lonely island that bears its name.
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.6%, LGBTQ+ 20.9%, Anime 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Adventure 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully illustrated visual novel that prioritizes atmosphere and character-driven mystery.
- #30 BLUE REFLECTION Quartet
76% matchMixed63% of 200 reviews2026
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Cosmos converge, into one light. The emotional stories of magical Reflectors and the bonds they form. The entire BLUE REFLECTION series combined into one!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.9%, Anime 24.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Emotional 11.7%, Adventure 11%
- #31 Yumeutsutsu Re:After
78% matchVery Positive88% of 106 reviews2020
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
What happens "After?" Five stories to continue the possible endings of Yumeutsutsu Re:master.
Why similar: Adventure 32.4%, Visual Novel 28.5%, LGBTQ+ 19.8%, Anime 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%
- #32 Sora no Kiseki the 1st
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,450 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 23.0 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kiseki series, a story-driven RPG that began in 2004, the landmark first installment, The Legend of Heroes: Sora no Kiseki FC (First Chapter), is receiving a full remake!
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.8%, Anime 24.2%, Well-Written 20.3% ★, Story Rich 5.5%, Female Protagonist 2.8%
- #33 Noel the Mortal Fate Complete Edition
77% matchVery Positive87% of 3,407 reviews2018
Dev: KANAWOPub: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
This is a tale of revenge — of a demon, a girl, and their companions. After seven years of development, the popular dark suspense adventure "Noel the Mortal Fate" finally arrives as a complete edition with all 13 seasons included, fully upgraded and with no extra charges.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.4%, LGBTQ+ 23.3%, Anime 18.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Adventure 9%
- #34 Shining Song Starnova
76% matchVery Positive95% of 342 reviews2018
Dev: Love in SpacePub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Take the stage in Shining Song Starnova!
Why similar: Visual Novel 66.8%, Anime 29.4%, Story Rich 3.7%
- #35 Magical Girl Witch Trials
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 33,789 reviews2025
Dev: AcaciaPub: Re,AER
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Thirteen girls awaken, only to find themselves in a prison. What awaits them: a Witch Trial. Help them prepare for the trial by exploring the prison in order to find the witch hidden amongst them. Find the witch, learn what kind of magic she holds, dispel the lies, and prepare for the execution.
Why similar: Visual Novel 47%, LGBTQ+ 28.4%, Anime 11.7%, Story Rich 5.4%, Female Protagonist 3.8%
- #36 CHAOS;HEAD NOAH
74% matchVery Positive88% of 2,029 reviews2022
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 54.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
CHAOS;HEAD NOAH is now available on Steam!
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.3%, Anime 20.1%, Story Rich 7.5%, Psychological Horror 7.1%, Adventure 6.9%
- #37 Melancholy Love
75% matchVery Positive95% of 76 reviews2021
Dev: White Dew GamesPub: Kikai Digital
Windows · Mac
Melancholy Love is a Yuri Visual Novel between an elite and a misfit in an All-Girls' High School. How will sparks flare between the two?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.8%, Visual Novel 23.6%, Drama 19.5%, Anime 11.9%, Emotional 8.4%
- #38 A Kiss For The Petals - Remembering How We Met
75% matchVery Positive93% of 1,740 reviews2015
Dev: St. Michael's Girls SchoolPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 39.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A brand new entry in the landmark yuri game series, "A Kiss For The Petals!" The story of how fan-favorite couple Risa and Miya first met is now available on the PC!
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.4%, LGBTQ+ 32.3%, Anime 21.7%, Female Protagonist 3.9%, Adventure 2.3%
- #39 Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne
73% matchVery Positive86% of 1,088 reviews2021
Dev: Chime CorporationPub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 77.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Enjoy a new Re:ZERO storyline, fully supervised by the series author Tappei Nagatsuki! Featuring brand new characters designed by the original artist Shinichirou Otsuka as well as your favorites from the series!
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.5%, Anime 34.3%, Adventure 12.9%, Psychological Horror 3.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #40 Trap Yuri Garden
71% matchVery Positive93% of 245 reviews2024
Dev: No StrikePub: Eroge Japan
Windows
Traps in motion at long last! Trap series creators Aogiri Penta and Nishida Hajime bring us another exciting title, a cross-dressing yuri love story that will shatter its readers sense of values into a thousand pieces!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 33.2%, Visual Novel 31.7%, Anime 14.4%, Drama 10.4%, Adventure 9.7%
- #41 Flowers -Le volume sur printemps-
73% matchVery Positive93% of 1,892 reviews2016
Dev: Innocent GreyPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 130.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Suoh Shirahane, a shy girl with a mysterious past, will begin her first year of high school at Saint Angraecum Academy, where she hopes to find a new beginning. She will navigate friendships and mysteries at her new school, and discovers that love can come in many forms.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30%, Visual Novel 26%, Drama 19%, Anime 9.9%, Story Rich 4.1%
- #42 Muv-Luv
72% matchVery Positive93% of 2,073 reviews2018
Dev: aNCHOR Inc.
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
One of the most highly-acclaimed visual novel series arrives on Steam, newly revamped and officially in English! An interdimensional love story that takes high school romance on a roller-coaster ride through the depths of despair, culminating in a sci-fi grand finale of epic proportions.
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.3%, Anime 26.1%, Story Rich 8.5%, Adventure 6.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%
- #43 Trap Legend
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 585 reviews2020
Dev: No StrikePub: Eroge Japan
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In the beginning, Crossdressers were the sun... And Goddesses too! A story of turmoil filled romance between man and crossdresser in modern times, brought back to the forefront by the Goddesses of legend! A hymn of love for the new generation of crossdressers!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 37%, Visual Novel 26.5%, Anime 15%, Adventure 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%
- #44 OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,443 reviews2021
Dev: SIGONO INC.
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Echo of Starsong is a visual novel style adventure game. Eda, a girl who can hear mysterious sound waves known as starsong, crosses paths with a young man in search of their source. Together, they venture out to the heart of space to unravel an ancient myth.
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.3%, Anime 21.6%, Emotional 16%, Story Rich 8%, Adventure 6.7%
- #45 Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole
71% matchVery Positive93% of 2,708 reviews2017
Dev: KeroQPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 175.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 54.1%, Anime 17.7%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Story Rich 8.2%, Adventure 4.9%
- #46 Femboys & Fries
71% matchVery Positive83% of 295 reviews2022
Dev: owlyboi
Windows
The fries are hot and the femboys are sizzling. This will be an experience that you won't soon forget!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 42.8%, Visual Novel 32%, Anime 12.4%, Adventure 7.2%, Story Rich 4.3%
- #47 Flowers -Le volume sur ete-
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,316 reviews2018
Dev: Innocent GreyPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 178.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Summer has arrived early to Saint Angraecum Academy, and with it comes change. Follow the story of Erika in the second game in the Flowers series.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 37.2%, Visual Novel 32.1%, Anime 13.7%, Story Rich 5.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%
- #48 Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost
69% matchVery Positive82% of 2,482 reviews2024
Dev: Alliance Arts
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
"The collapse of Gensokyo... it was all you - " To rebuild the now barren phantasia, Reimu's journey begins. A Touhou Project officially approved derivative rhythm action game.
Why similar: Music 47.4%, Visual Novel 26.4%, Anime 15.5%, Adventure 7.8%, Female Protagonist 1.8%
- #49 AI: The Somnium Files
69% matchVery Positive92% of 9,378 reviews2019
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.3%, Anime 23%, Story Rich 8.2%, LGBTQ+ 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%
- #50 Noctuary
67% matchVery Positive92% of 2,635 reviews2023
Dev: GratescaPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Two young illuminators, Fancia and Alina, start their adventure in the bright and fascinating Inlixaland... ...in pursuit of becoming trustworthy "The Arborangers."
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.2%, LGBTQ+ 26.7%, Anime 17.7%, Emotional 10.4%, Adventure 6.6%
- #51 Adolescent Santa Claus
70% matchVery Positive85% of 1,329 reviews2018
Dev: TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 25%
This visual novel game tells the tale of a cute little Santa Clause appearing
Why similar: Visual Novel 59.6%, Anime 31.2%, Adventure 6.4%, Story Rich 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #52 Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,837 reviews2016
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 45.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.8%, Great Soundtrack 25.3%, Anime 12.7%, Story Rich 8.2%, Psychological Horror 4.7%
- #53 Harmonia
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 791 reviews2016
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 89.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From renowned visual novel studio Key, which brought you the highly rated visual novel “planetarian~the reverie of a little planet~”, this is “Harmonia”, the latest kinetic novel in the series.
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.3%, Anime 25.5%, Adventure 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Story Rich 3.5%
- #54 OshiRabu: Waifus Over Husbandos
67% matchVery Positive85% of 3,990 reviews2020
Dev: SukeraSomeroPub: HUBLOTS
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 62.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
"—I wanna marry you." Those simple words set in motion a ♀ yuri ♀ game of cat and mouse!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 43.8%, Visual Novel 29.6%, Anime 14.6%, Adventure 8.1%, Female Protagonist 3.9%
- #55 Seventh Lair
67% matchVery Positive94% of 418 reviews2022
Dev: NOVECTPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac
Seventh Lair is a short visual novel featuring some cast members of The House in Fata Morgana. It exists in a parallel universe to the original game, so it can be enjoyed even by those unfamiliar with it.
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.3%, LGBTQ+ 28.9%, Anime 16.1%, Emotional 5.9%, Adventure 5.1%
- #56 Hello Lady! - Complete Edition
67% matchVery Positive86% of 428 reviews2022
Dev: AKATSUKI-WORKSPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
It's the Dawn of a New Age- The 21st century has brought about its own slew of problems for society at large. Asa result, the most promising youths from around the world have been gathered and enrolled in Amakawa Noble Academy.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.4%, Drama 30.8%, Anime 13.9%, Story Rich 8.1%, Adventure 5.3%
- #57 Marco & The Galaxy Dragon
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,849 reviews2020
Dev: TOKYOTOONPub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Marco, an orphan with missing memories, and Arco, a dragon who rules the galaxy, were hunting for treasure in space! On one of their adventures, Marco was given a clue to the whereabouts of her mother. Their next stop, her birthplace - Earth!
Why similar: Visual Novel 55%, Anime 22%, Adventure 7.5%, Story Rich 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%
- #58 DRACU-RIOT!
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,236 reviews2026
Dev: YUZUSOFTPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 62.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Welcome to the Special Administrative Region "Aqua Eden", an artificial island off the coast of Japan where casinos and more are legal.
Why similar: Visual Novel 48%, Anime 27.3%, Emotional 11.1%, Story Rich 9.3%, Adventure 3.3%
