Games Like Rewrite - DYH

Play as Erwin, a witch hunter navigating a fantasy world of magic and suspicion. Your decisions in this visual novel affect friendships, trust, and multiple story outcomes. Choose wisely—the fate of your journey rests with you.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25.4%, Interactive Fiction 23.9%, Visual Novel 16%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Casual 6%

A psychological horror story set in the town of Blackthorn; a place that lives in constant fear of a witch. The two main suspects? Levi’s mom and sister! His only lifelines to the outside world. Can they live a peaceful life? Or will they be dragged down by the dying town?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.8%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13%, Anime 8.5%, Hand-drawn 7.7%

In this city built upon the ideal coexistence of civilization and the environment, Tennouji Kotarou spends his days with his friends, Kanbe Kotori and Yoshino Haruhiko. In this peaceful city, a tumultuous event shakes the foundations of Kazamatsuri once a year.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.9%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Anime 12.2%, Drama 9.1%

Crimes across the times. Are you able to solve them all?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.9%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Drama 9.5%, Logic 8.1%

Human belief has the power to change reality. For millennia, alien races have been visiting Earth, gaining supernatural abilities and fantastic wealth by exploiting this remarkable power. But humans are advancing, and many aliens now find themselves leaving Earth with nothing but debts and regrets.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.8%, Interactive Fiction 19.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.4%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Anime 8.4%

A short visual novel about a girl who experiences a clinical death.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.2%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Drama 12.3%, Colorful 7.5%

After a transfer student enters his life, college senior Kent begins suffering fainting spells and hearing voices. Navigate friendships, secrets, and a growing supernatural mystery in this choice-driven visual novel.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.3%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Drama 8.6%, Anime 5.8%

"Endless Monday: Dreams and Deadlines" - In this short story from the Endless Monday, Penny, a mild-mannered corporate grunt, spends a weekend at the office in an effort to finish her project on time while overcoming distractions from coworkers, space aliens, imaginary friends, and herself.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.1%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Hand-drawn 13%, Anime 9.6%

Adventure as Geralt through the ballads of Dandelion. Swipe right, swipe left, seek glory, find death! Will you hunt monsters, upset the locals, or run a hot bath? Compose an inspiring epic to claim immortality.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.5%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Hand-drawn 7.1%, Choices Matter 6.4%

"Endless Monday: In Progress" - New job, new Penny. Our favorite former corporate grunt is back, and working hard to live the dream! But as she struggles to keep the dream alive, she'll need all the help she can get, from friends, angry ex-coworkers, the past, and beyond.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19.4%, Interactive Fiction 19.3%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Anime 8.6%

Travelling Light is a narrative game about four friends, Lars, Leah, Samson, and Ivy, caught in the turbulence of their early thirties. Inspired by real events, this experience lets you step into each perspective as love, friendship, and heartbreak collide.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22%, Interactive Fiction 21.3%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Drama 8.4%

Morin is a barkeeper with an unusual curse. All people look like shadows to him, except for one mysterious stranger... Solve the mystery of the curse, fight true darkness and mix the most unusual cocktails in the atmospheric visual novel — Into the Waves!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.9%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.4%, Drama 10.4%, Anime 8.2%

The supernatural mystery visual novel, "CAFE 0 ~The Sleeping Beast~" returns as a remastered version. Will the maid, Corliss, find out why she died within the 7 days time limit?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.6%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Anime 10%

Return to a hometown that hasn’t changed the way it should have. A psychological visual novel focused on atmosphere, relationships, and a reality that slowly refuses to stay still. Can you uncover the truth before it consumes you?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.3%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Hand-drawn 7.3%, Anime 6.8%

A vibrant fantasy visual novel with multiple endings and choices.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.4%, Visual Novel 18%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Anime 9.1%

After a night of fun, passion, and one too many drinks, you wake up the next morning to find a complete stranger lying naked beside you in bed. What do you do?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Choices Matter 6.5%

The Tiny World is a drama visual novel. A New Year's story about a long separation from home, family, friends, and tears freezing in the cold.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.4%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Drama 15%, Hand-drawn 10%, Anime 10%

Royal Duality is an immersive dark fantasy visual novel with 15 endings, various side stories and hidden Easter Eggs all set in an engaging lore-rich world

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25.7%, Interactive Fiction 21.2%, Visual Novel 17%, Hand-drawn 6.8%, Anime 6.2%

A visual novel about detective William Beckett, investigating the case of a servant uprising in the ducal house of "Gentry." Together with intern Michelle Rouge, William must delve deep into the country's political life to uncover the secrets. Gather evidence, take notes, and analyze the information

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.8%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Drama 11.1%, Hand-drawn 10.7%

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%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.2%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Anime 10.3%

DEAD DETENTION is a scribbly interactive story about a nerdy teen turned dooms day survivor! Play as 14 year old Max as he tries to escape his high school during a deadly zombie pandemic! Will he and his new friends get to safety?!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22%, Visual Novel 16%, Hand-drawn 7.6%, Anime 7.5%

This VR fable immerses us in the peaceful life of Oto and Skippy on their planet, which is then disrupted by a spaceship collision and cosmonaut Exo emerges. Cohabitation between them proves to be tricky.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.3%, Anime 12.1%, Drama 10.3%, Casual 7.3%

Journey of animals trying to survive a War. An emotional tale where you'll decide the fate of all who embark on this journey.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.2%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Drama 8.3%

Tomorrow Will Be Dying is an atmospheric, story-driven slice-of-life visual novel with light sim elements about finding yourself through your connections with others.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.4%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Anime 12.7%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Casual 11.1%

The church is impatient. The church is hungry. The church is willing to do anything to get you back.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25.9%, Interactive Fiction 25.7%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Hand-drawn 7.9%, Choices Matter 5.4%

The Trials of Ozymandias is a visual novel set in the high fantasy world of the kingdom of Johrotos. In the capitol city, Dassi, resides the most famous adventurer's guild in all the land: Talleh-Hoy. This is where your story begins.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.2%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Anime 10.5%, Drama 10.4%

The Spirit Weaver is a narrative-driven visual novel where you use the power of Tarot to guide lost spirits through their grief, and maybe figure out your own. Explore a mystical spirit realm, help its denizens, and restore balance in a bittersweet story of love, loss, and empathy.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.2%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Drama 8.3%

A drama/comedy visual novel about how holding a relationship together and surviving a deadly blizzard may not be all that different.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.4%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Anime 9.7%

An accident at birth gave the protagonist the ability to see the soul. He always thought it was a useless ability when he was growing up. After helping his childhood sweetheart who is a policewomen solve a case, he discovered the correct way to use this ability.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.1%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Hand-drawn 15.4%, Drama 10.2%

Camille and Laura is a point and click about the greatest adventure of all - parenting.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.4%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Drama 10.2%, Point & Click 6.9%

Management and life-simulation Game with elaborate Relationships, where players manage their character’s actions and activities as they explore topics about self-discovery, parent-children relationships, friendships, and growing up as a College Student.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Drama 11.8%, Anime 10.9%

In pursuit of coin, hired dagger Arthur finds himself embroiled in conspiracy involving the daughter of a noble House. Who is really pulling the strings behind the scenes?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.5%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Mystery 8.4%

Hello, Jake. Welcome to the game.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19.6%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Drama 13.9%, Anime 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%

This choices-matter visual novel is narrative-heavy, filled with beautifully illustrated characters, intricate stories, and two distinct endings.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.5%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Anime 9.4%, Casual 8.7%

You are a protest organiser, coordinating the crowd outside your window. When the police move in on your position you have to decide whether to tell the protestors to hold the line or pull back.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 35.3%, Interactive Fiction 28.8%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Point & Click 5.6%, Multiple Endings 4.7%

You can't understand them—yet. Decode the “Second Reality.” Talk. Mind Read. Translate. An empathy-driven psychological mystery adventure.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.9%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Drama 11%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%

Awaken in a world plunged into uncertainty. You must navigate hidden truths and make crucial choices. Will you uncover the secrets of your existence? Your path will determine your fate in this journey.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.1%, Interactive Fiction 22.8%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Hand-drawn 8.3%, Drama 7.2%

Watch a tragedy unfold and uncover one lone girl's forbidden love underneath. This kinetic novel features beautiful visuals, a charming cast of characters, and a gripping drama at its heart.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.4%, Interactive Fiction 22.4%, Anime 15.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.6%, Drama 12.7%

Death by Begonia is a surreal LGBTQ+ Southern gothic murder mystery. Follow Riley's attempts to reconnect with old childhood friends in a town haunted by annual serial murders. Will you fall in love and unlock the mysteries hidden in your friends' hearts? Or will you die trying?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.3%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Drama 11.4%, Hand-drawn 9%

From renowned Japanese visual novel brand SMEE, LOVEPICAL-POPPY!, the ultimate moege, arrives on Steam! Made for SMEE’s 15th anniversary and celebrating 150k+ sales, it keeps the brand’s signature sweetness while adding life-sim gameplay and a unique story progression system.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25.5%, Visual Novel 23.7%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Anime 14.6%, Casual 7.3%

Waking up after a car accident to find yourself in another world? Welcome to "Sacred Trial." In a magical world, you face the threat of being summoned to the sacred trial. A fantasy detective adventure where you must prove your innocence in a fantasy world.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.1%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Drama 10.8%, Anime 9.1%

Natural - Beyond Nature - is a Mystery, Drama, Supernatural Visual Novel. Follow the story of Olea in a chance encounter with two residents of a quiet island, Flori and Llima. Can Olea save them from their cruel yet inevitable fate?

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.9%, Anime 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.3%, Casual 9.4%

Lost in the Past: A Heart's Remembrance Labyrinth is a story game about love, lost, hope, grief, medication, meditation and more. You will be the our nameless character and experience his memories.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.1%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Hand-drawn 10%, Anime 10%

This is a secret room to escape burning brain puzzle work, which is divided into five chapters, puzzle level interesting design, complicated and confusing story, criticism and comment on the real society, is full of exquisite everywhere.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.1%, Logic 14.7%, Visual Novel 12%, Strategy 9.2%, Mystery 8.8%

First, a young man obsessed with mature women, dreams of becoming the MILF King. When he gets the chance to work at the company owned by a beautiful actress who was once his childhood idol, a daring and sensual plan begins—one that will change everyone's lives forever.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.2%, Visual Novel 18%, Drama 13.9%, Anime 11.7%, Casual 7.4%

Summer Story: An adventure game where you investigate and make choices that shape the story.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.5%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Drama 8.4%, Anime 7.6%

IN LOVE: Romance Edition features 3 heartfelt stories – Interview with Fate, Tessa’s Choice, and The Rhythm of Passion. Make decisions, shape your path, and experience unique endings in this interactive romance game.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.7%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Drama 10.8%, Casual 9.9%

In Destino Indomable, you're the hot new actress tasked with playing the main character in a telenovela! This is a wild visual novel inspired by the craziest Latin soap operas, filled with humor, drama, romance, horses, handsome men, Spanglish and slaps!

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Drama 10.9%, Anime 10.7%

A Visual Novel game about adventure, fantasy, magic and friendship. This is a continuation of Chapter 3. There are only a few choices that can be made, and some paths to choose from. The decisions do not have an impact on the ending, instead they provide slightly different content.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.3%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Anime 12.4%, Hand-drawn 9.8%

Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of Nauris, where enchanting landscapes hide terrifying secrets: the strange behavior of elders, sinister rituals of priests, and the disappearance of citizens. Madness lurks everywhere – will you master it or become its victim? The choice is yours.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.8%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Anime 10.3%, Hand-drawn 8.6%

Welcome to Hakuba school! Live a student life in Hakuba and solve the mysteries surrounding the school and your past...

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Anime 11.6%, Drama 5.2%

Christian Tyler is ready to investigate a new case! Uncover the mystery of the tourist town of Alkelano in our new visual novel.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Hand-drawn 12%, Casual 9.8%

In search for her grandmother's keepsake, an unlikely visitor--Adelheid Ritter von Weinberger pushed order after order towards the bureau. Time felt like it passed by at their command--what could it mean for the academy?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.5%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Anime 10.5%, Casual 6.4%

A story-driven visual novel about healing, heartbreak, and second chances. Build relationships, face your past, and shape your future in a town where every choice leaves a mark. Romance, drama, and emotional chaos await in Cascade Falls.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 28%, Interactive Fiction 26.3%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Drama 7.4%, Casual 6.1%

IN LOVE: Mystic Passions Pack features 3 enchanting stories – A Raven’s Call, Bloodstained, and Arcanum Academy. Make your choices, dive into mystery, and experience supernatural romances filled with emotion and suspense.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.7%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Drama 11%, Casual 9.8%

A free drama-mystery visual novel with a modern fantasy setting. Reach out to the fourteen people trapped inside to find the truth through eighteen endings, influenced by but not exclusively bound to your own system time.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.6%, Visual Novel 22.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.2%, Mystery 8.9%, Anime 7.2%

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 23.2%, Hand-drawn 19.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.8%, Drama 13.8%, Mystery 8%

Meet Mariah, Maria, and Missy a group of college girls from Greeley University of Arts, however like most people who attend college find themselves also working a part-time job trying to pay off their student loans and other bills. For Mariah, working part time at a shop wasn’t enough.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27.2%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Anime 13.5%, Casual 11.8%, Mystery 7.2%

IN LOVE: Temptations in Amsterdam takes you on a thrilling romantic journey through canals, secrets, and desire. Your choices will shape how far you’ll go in this passionate and mysterious adventure.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.7%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Drama 11%, Casual 9.8%