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 25.5%, Interactive Fiction 23.8%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Casual 6%

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 20.9%, Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.4%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Anime 8.5%

"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 19.2%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Anime 8.6%

"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 19.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.1%, Visual Novel 17%, 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 27.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.5%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Hand-drawn 7.1%, Choices Matter 6.3%

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 21%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.9%, Anime 9.1%, Hand-drawn 8.2%

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 21.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.8%, Visual Novel 19.1%, Anime 13.5%, Colorful 5.4%

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 18.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.7%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Anime 10.1%

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 17.7%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.1%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Anime 6.6%

In this suspenseful fantasy visual novel, play as a young man stranded in snowy mountains. Guided by unseen forces, you enter an isolated mansion. As a peculiar daily life unfolds, you live alongside two vampire girls. Immerse yourself in this profound, dreamlike dark fairy tale.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.2%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.4%, Casual 11.1%, Anime 8.1%

The 4K Ultra HD Remaster of "Template!! An Angel's Gift"—a hilarious slice-of-life visual novel—is now on Steam! Follow Sakura Sora, whose bizarre new condition makes ridiculous "classic tropes" real, sparking a twist-filled daily comedy with unique companions.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Casual 10.6%, Anime 10.4%

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 21.1%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Hand-drawn 6.8%, Anime 6.3%

Alice & Aidy: The Big Adventure is a warm interactive story with a gentle children’s sci-fi feel. When Alice struggles to write about the future, she meets Aidy, an old companion robot. Read, choose, and explore as they search for lost sparks and learn to ask, create, and choose for themselves.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.2%, Visual Novel 19.1%, Anime 9.4%, Casual 8.5%

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 23.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.2%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Anime 6.4%, Choices Matter 5.8%

A vibrant fantasy visual novel with multiple endings and choices.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.4%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Anime 9.2%

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 22.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.1%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Hand-drawn 7.6%, Anime 7.5%

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 29.3%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Anime 12.9%, 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 26%, Interactive Fiction 25.7%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Hand-drawn 7.9%, Choices Matter 5.3%

Kluber's Adventure. Finally, your choices matter... Unless Kluber has better plans. Welcome to an absurdist narrative experience.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27.5%, Interactive Fiction 18.6%, Hand-drawn 16.3%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Choices Matter 7.7%

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

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.2%, Interactive Fiction 21.1%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Anime 12.3%, Point & Click 5.4%

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 18.6%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Mystery 8.4%

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

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.5%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Anime 9.5%, Casual 8.7%

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 20.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.6%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Hand-drawn 7.7%, Anime 7.3%

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

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.7%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Logic 9%, Anime 8%

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 21.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.2%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Anime 12.4%, Hand-drawn 9.7%

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 15.4%, Anime 14.6%, Casual 7.5%

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%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.2%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Anime 10%, Hand-drawn 10%

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 22.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.6%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Anime 10.6%, Casual 6.4%

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 24.1%, Interactive Fiction 23.2%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Point & Click 5.6%

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 19.3%, Hand-drawn 12%, Casual 9.9%

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 17%, Anime 10.3%, Hand-drawn 8.6%

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 27.3%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Anime 13.6%, Casual 11.8%, Mystery 7.2%

3 different Robot-romance stories. Written, drawn, and made by humans, for humans. Since the very moment the first mechanical mind became aware of itself, it craved love. No one truly understand why the heart made of copper and wires started beating, but it did. Even after we were gone.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.7%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Anime 10.5%, Casual 7.3%

Your job is to make humanity happy. Observe the people living in your assigned district and make the best choices to ensure everyone's happiness.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27.8%, Interactive Fiction 25.9%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Hand-drawn 8%, Casual 6%

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 25%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.7%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Casual 8.7%

A comforting and heartfelt Visual Novel about a young musician struggling to write a simple song. Roki Olsen seems to want nothing more than singing on stage…truly, when he looks at Elly Hammington, we think he might be lying.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.6%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Anime 10.7%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Casual 10%

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 23%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.1%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Anime 11.4%

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 21%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.8%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Anime 10.5%

Discover the mysteries of Gensokyo through the lens of Shin, a photographer from the outside world. In this immersive visual novel, join forces with the shrine maiden Reimu Hakurei to unravel the truth behind this incident and stop the enigmatic Kurohana.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.5%, Anime 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Mystery 9%

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 23.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.3%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Choices Matter 6.2%

A directionless night-shift worker clings to a dying MMORPG, a legendary White Unicorn mount, and the belief that old games are more "real" in this short psychological horror visual novel about escapism and being left behind.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.8%, Interactive Fiction 22.5%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Anime 10.2%, Point & Click 5.6%

Take down multiple criminals case by case as you judge each and every one of them. Will you be naughty or nice? The final verdict is up to you!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 29.4%, Interactive Fiction 27.5%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Anime 6.1%, Casual 5.8%

A philosophical interactive visual novel about everyday interactions

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.9%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Anime 10%, Casual 9.8%

为了筹集妹妹高昂的生活费，守财奴男主新海幸意外踏入了名为「人才租赁」的奇妙行当。在扮演代理熟人、倾听者乃至专属搭档的虚假契约掩护下，女性们不为人知的内心秘密与真实心声悄然绽放。以金钱维系的脆弱羁绊终将遭遇现实考验，当一层层伪装剥落之后，究竟会是财尽缘散，还是假戏真做呢？充满谎言与心跳的喜剧就此上演。

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.7%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Casual 10.8%, Anime 10.3%

Ashley's Adventure - Get a Job or Die Trying is an interactive visual novel based in a multiple-choice style of gameplay where you meet colourful characters and crazy events which you must resolve with the power of being a NEET.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.2%, Visual Novel 18%, Anime 14.4%, Casual 5.8%

W-w-w-whaaaaat...? I'm on a desert island, alone with Angela... NAKED...? Discover what happens next in this original visual novel!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.5%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Hand-drawn 12%, Anime 8.8%

"イカスミ"でポーションをつくる！？怪しいポーション屋さんのイカ『スミミ』と共に、個性豊かな人外キャラクター達にポーションを売るアドベンチャーゲーム！

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.7%, Interactive Fiction 18.3%, Hand-drawn 17.5%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Anime 9%

Recent high school graduates gather at a remote cabin for a celebration. What begins as a night of laughter spirals into a tense mystery full of secrets, twists, and chilling choices. Who will survive? Navigate friendships, and uncover the multi-layered mystery in Shadows of Betrayal.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 28.3%, Interactive Fiction 27.9%, Visual Novel 24.7%, Choices Matter 6.9%, Story Rich 5.2%

Holy Deadline is a surreal, story-rich visual novel where you play as a demigod lawyer. You have one week to investigate the divine divorce of Adam and Eve! Flirt, drink, raise your stats and make bold choices in minigames and Heaven's drama.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Colorful 8.9%, Hand-drawn 7.6%

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 30.4%, Logic 15.6%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Strategy 9.7%, Mystery 9.2%

A visual novel about returning home. That is, trying to get home. After all, your home is no longer there. You could say that it is actually about drinking in a bar and talking to strange people.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 26.2%, Visual Novel 21.5%, Anime 13.2%, Hand-drawn 13%, Casual 11.3%

It's rumored that those who play 'BAD END'- a Visual Novel will die in REAL LIFE if they make the wrong decision in the game itself.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.3%, Anime 13.6%, Mystery 8.4%

A supernatural mystery visual novel where your choices shape relationships and determine the fate of a coastal town. Explore ancient secrets, unravel supernatural enigmas, and make decisions that lead to three distinct endings based on your choices across four intense days.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.7%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Casual 8.2%, Colorful 6%

Play as Luna, a girl caught in a fight between armed insurgents and spies. Help her navigate her way to saving her friend. Explore a laboratory dedicated to the production of new materials. Enjoy a lighthearted and chaotic story of a girl out of her depth in an espionage mission.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27.1%, Interactive Fiction 26.8%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Anime 9.7%, Choices Matter 5.7%

The player doesn't impersonate a simple man, but a powerful, rich and famous nobleman who seems to be able to obtain whatever he wishes for. But will this be enough this time?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.9%, Interactive Fiction 22.8%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Anime 9.3%, Colorful 5.7%

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 22.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Hand-drawn 17.2%, Multiple Endings 7.3%

Eight time periods from across human history collide in a competitive bid to stop the end of the world. Go from fighting monsters to solving a murder, dating sim to escape game. Experience seven vastly different routes in a bid to solve the mystery as to why you've all been brought together.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.5%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Point & Click 6.5%

A mini point and click puzzle + visual novel, an experience of Nihilism and self-salvation. The storm is coming. The storm has never left.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.6%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Casual 9.4%, Anime 8.7%

Become friends or foes with the three most notorious criminals at your school as you help them transform into pop idols and compete in a nearby contest! A short, quick game with six possible endings!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 26.2%, Visual Novel 21.5%, Casual 11.8%, Anime 11.4%, Hand-drawn 11.3%