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A lesbian / yuri romance story with mild horror elements set in the rainy English seaside town of Scarborough. Our heroine, Aspen, meets the mysterious, beautiful Althea in the dead of night, but who is Althea really...?

Reviews: Very Positive — 85% — of 192 reviews
Released: 2019-11-20
Developer: ebi-hime
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 3.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.7 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 85%

Overview

Rituals in the Dark is a captivating blend of intimate yuri romance and atmospheric, slightly eerie mystery set against a moody seaside backdrop. These recommendations focus on visual novels that balance emotional character-driven storytelling with supernatural, gothic, or psychological elements, perfect for those who enjoy a touch of darkness alongside their romance.

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    Dev: Studio Élan
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    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 76.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A fantasy yuri visual novel filled with magic, fairies, and a ghost girl. When Maddie and her best friend, Tara, journey to a remote forest village to investigate rumors of the supernatural, they find a whole lot more than they bargained for.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.7%, Romance 15.4%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Anime 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the blend of supernatural mystery and heartfelt yuri romance found in the seed game.

  2. #2 SeaBed
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 960 reviews2017
    Dev: PaleontologyPub: Fruitbat Factory
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 94.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    SeaBed is a yuri-themed psychological mystery visual novel told through the perspectives of three separate characters: Sachiko, Takako and Narasaki.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.8%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Romance 15.5%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Anime 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric and introspective visual novel that shares the slow-burn, melancholic tone of the seed game.

  3. #3 Letters From a Rainy Day -Oceans and Lace-
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 945 reviews2021
    Dev: Lily SpinelPub: HUBLOTS
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Luscious artwork brings the beautiful streets of Kamakura in June to life in this bittersweet sapphic story of a romance that begins with blackmail... This is a yuri adventure game based on the theme of love between girls at a lady's school in Kamakura, Japan.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 35.4%, Visual Novel 19%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Romance 12.5%, Anime 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: The rainy, seaside setting and focus on deep emotional connections make this an ideal companion to the seed game.

  4. #4 The House in Fata Morgana
    95% matchVery Positive95% of 6,041 reviews2016
    Dev: NOVECTPub: MangaGamer
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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: Gothic 20.3%, LGBTQ+ 16.1%, Romance 13%, Visual Novel 12%, Anime 7%

    Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of gothic mystery and romance that provides the same sense of dread and intrigue as the seed game.

  5. #5 Amelie
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 442 reviews2021
    Dev: Two and a Half Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    A psychological mystery yuri visual novel about a girl named Amelie. Forbidden from leaving the house, Amelie awaits the arrival of her long time penpal, Sofia, to her dear friend Lilika’s dismay. What secrets will Sofia unravel that were best kept buried?

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.8%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Anime 9.6%, Mystery 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This title features a compelling mix of psychological horror and yuri romance that mirrors the seed game's thematic core.

  6. #6 Nurse Love Addiction
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 864 reviews2016
    Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 85.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Follow Asuka Osachi, a ditzy girl training to become a nurse at Teito Nursing School. Experience her story with her classmates as they discover love, medicine, and adulthood.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.4%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Romance 16.5%, Anime 15.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This game offers a darker, psychological twist on the yuri genre that aligns well with the seed game's mild horror elements.

  7. #7 Salome's Kiss
    93% matchVery Positive88% of 126 reviews2022
    Dev: ebi-hime
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A dark lesbian / yuri gothic romance tale set in Victorian England, in which an anxious governess is aggressively pursued by her unruly, tempestuous pupil.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.8%, Gothic 18.6%, Romance 12.4%, Visual Novel 10%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A gothic yuri visual novel that provides the same blend of romance and dark, atmospheric storytelling.

  8. #8 Highway Blossoms
    92% matchVery Positive94% of 2,684 reviews2016
    Dev: Studio Élan
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    A yuri visual novel about Amber, a girl who's trying her best to be alone on the road, until she stumbles upon a young hitchhiker and the journal of a prospector from long ago. Fully voiced in English.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.3%, Romance 18.1%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Anime 10.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This road-trip romance delivers a strong sense of atmosphere and character development similar to the seed game.

  9. #9 Blackberry Honey
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 718 reviews2017
    Dev: ebi-hime
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    A lesbian love story set in Victorian England, featuring maids, music, and finding love in unexpected places.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 39.8%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Anime 9.9%, Romance 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This gothic-inspired yuri romance captures the same moody and aesthetic charm found in the seed game.

  10. #10 Lachesis or Atropos
    91% matchVery Positive87% of 68 reviews2023
    Dev: 4nokiPub: Quill Yuri
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    This world is woven of strings, of fate and of hate. What do you see, detective? A horror-mystery yuri visual novel peering into the maddening darkness of love and death.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.1%, Visual Novel 15%, Romance 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Anime 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A detective-themed yuri visual novel that leans into horror and mystery, much like the seed game.

  11. #11 A Tithe in Blood
    89% matchVery Positive88% of 194 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio Élan
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A dark yuri visual novel about a quiet university student who discovers blood magic in the depths of her grief. Stepping into a world she little understands, Honoka finds unexpected love, and inadvertently sets in motion a deadly series of events.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25%, Romance 16.8%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Anime 9.7%, Emotional 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This dark fantasy yuri visual novel offers a similar mix of romance and unsettling narrative elements.

  12. #12 The Fairy's Song
    90% matchVery Positive96% of 185 reviews2020
    Dev: ebi-hime
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    A yuri / lesbian visual novel set in the UK. Marnie, a bored goth girl, accidentally stumbles upon a sleeping female knight in the forest. Together, the pair must work to break a centuries-old curse, while romantic feelings between them begin to grow.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.4%, Romance 16.7%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Anime 10%

    Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric and emotional yuri visual novel that shares the seed game's focus on intimate, character-driven storytelling.

  13. #13 Fatal Twelve
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 995 reviews2018
    Dev: LYCORISPub: Sekai Project
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Shishimai Rinka was a high schooler who ran a small café named Lion House in place of her grandmother. She lived her life much like any other person her age, but one day, she was caught up in an explosion while returning home on the train alongside her friend, Hitsuji Naomi.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31.1%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Anime 10.7%, Mystery 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A supernatural mystery visual novel with strong yuri themes that will appeal to fans of the seed game's darker narrative beats.

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    Dev: 4nokiPub: Studio Élan
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    Alice, Alice, the Red Queen is missing. The queen has been dismembered and Alice must find all her pieces. A horror-fantasy yuri visual novel filled with death, love, and forgotten memories.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.5%, Romance 17.4%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Anime 9.6%, Dark 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This title leans heavily into the dark, horror-tinged romance elements that define the seed game's unique appeal.

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Why You'll Like It: The strong sense of place and atmospheric storytelling make this a great match for fans of the seed game's setting.

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    Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy yuri visual novel that explores themes of isolation and connection similar to the seed game.

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    86% matchVery Positive98% of 158 reviews2022
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    Windows

    Graveyard Girls is a halloween-themed yuri visual novel about complicated grief and overcoming hardships. Collect Elle’s “scribbles” to learn about her struggles, befriend a mysterious girl, and have a conversation about death.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Romance 12.3%, Anime 9.7%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This title leans into the darker, more emotional side of yuri romance, fitting the seed game's tone perfectly.

  18. #18 Black Lily's Tale
    84% matchVery Positive87% of 478 reviews2023
    Dev: 1000-REKA
    Windows

    Perhaps it was the curse of a black lily that bloomed too early in the winter...Before graduation, a girl falls in love with another girl... But her pure feelings are torn apart by a "loop of tragedy."By [interrupting choices] and [typing in words], you will weave her feelings into the story.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29.4%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Mystery 8.1%, Anime 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This mystery-focused yuri visual novel offers a compelling narrative that will satisfy fans of the seed game's plot.

  19. #19 Asphyxia
    86% matchMostly Positive77% of 273 reviews2015
    Dev: ebi-hime
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.3%, Romance 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Anime 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic indie yuri visual novel that captures the same heartfelt and slightly melancholic tone as the seed game.

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    83% matchVery Positive89% of 184 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.9%, Gothic 17.7%, Romance 12.1%, Visual Novel 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7%

    Why You'll Like It: A gothic vampire romance that shares the dark, romantic aesthetic of the seed game.

  21. #21 Flowers -Le volume sur printemps-
    84% matchVery Positive93% of 1,846 reviews2016
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    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 133.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Why You'll Like It: A high-quality mystery visual novel set in a girls' school that shares the seed game's focus on intimate, complex relationships.

  22. #22 Please Be Happy
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  24. #24 The Witch in the Forest
    82% matchVery Positive83% of 114 reviews2020
    Dev: Crystal Game Works
    Windows

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  26. #26 Kindred Spirits on the Roof
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 35.2%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Romance 15.6%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Anime 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic yuri visual novel that provides a heartwarming and deeply engaging romantic experience.

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    79% matchVery Positive95% of 2,209 reviews2020
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  28. #28 Perfect Gold - Yuri Visual Novel
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    Windows · Mac
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    76% matchVery Positive94% of 2,205 reviews2021
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  31. #31 The Sad Story of Emmeline Burns
    77% matchVery Positive90% of 893 reviews2016
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    75% matchVery Positive95% of 181 reviews2022
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    74% matchVery Positive80% of 70 reviews2018
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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29.4%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Anime 9%, Drama 7.1%

  50. #50 寄甡 Symbiotic Love
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 1,647 reviews2019
    Dev: 白露社Pub: PeriScope Game
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 80.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    《寄甡》是一款百合向视觉小说游戏,讲述了一场现代百合版、宛如“罗密欧与朱丽叶”的凄美爱情故事。

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 39.2%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Anime 10.1%, Casual 6%

  51. #51 missed messages.
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 15,420 reviews2019
    Dev: Angela He
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 18%

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.7%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Romance 17.8%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Emotional 8.8%

  52. #52 Lady in Mystery
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 163 reviews2021
    Dev: nolsoft
    Windows

    Welcome to a small detective agency in old Seoul. Lady in Mystery is a Yuri mystery visual novel set in 18th-century Joseon. Choose one of four women to grow closest to Heesoo, the disguised detective. Your choices may lead to love, revenge, or darker paths than you imagined.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.7%, Romance 19.2%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Mystery 8.3%

  53. #53 Lingua Fleur: Lily
    69% matchVery Positive97% of 229 reviews2019
    Dev: Narrator
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    'Lingua Fleur: Lily' is focused on friendship, love, troubles, efforts, and confusions between girls. Made with illustrations, animations, and original music, this story tells of the protagonist Yuyi Wu's secret, one very different from an 'ordinary' girl. Told in a gentle and ordinary style.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.8%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Romance 10.2%, Anime 7.9%

  54. #54 Starlight Vega
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 265 reviews2016
    Dev: Razzart Visual
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Play as Aria and romance the two sultry demon girls, Lyria and Scherza, or your best friend Melody in this yuri (girl x girl) visual novel where your choices will ultimately decide the fate of this spellbound girl.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.9%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Romance 17.2%, Anime 12.3%

  55. #55 London: Echoes of the Past
    66% matchMostly Positive74% of 242 reviews2025
    Dev: Stellar Artificer Games
    Windows · Mac

    A mysterious woman comes back from the dead, and the dusty past surfaces. Between a gloomy student girl and a glamorous ex-girlfriend, the clues are intertwined, who is the mastermind behind the scene? Play as a detective heroine in 1935 London, embark on a journey of love and growth.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29.5%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Anime 11.8%, Mystery 9.3%

  56. #56 her tears were my light
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 796 reviews2022
    Dev: NomnomNami
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    a love story between time and space

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 35.4%, Romance 21.4%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Anime 7.3%

  57. #57 When The Night Comes
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 327 reviews2021
    Dev: Lunaris Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    When The Night Comes is a queer, narrative-driven, supernatural visual novel.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 34.1%, Romance 21.7%, Gothic 17.2%, Visual Novel 17%, Horror 4.2%

  58. #58 Blood Lily Loop
    66% matchVery Positive84% of 67 reviews2024
    Dev: Sounding Stone / 老奉毊
    Windows

    Your bestie seems to be hiding something. There's something about your world that seems odd as well, like it has...secrets. Dive into the Cthulhu Mythos universe of this horror game and witness a "friendship" that rewrites the world.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 34.4%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Anime 9%, Drama 6.8%

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