- #1 Lucy -The Eternity She Wished For-
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,211 reviews2016
Dev: Modern Visual Arts Laboratory
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 37.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
If there was a robot that could laugh, cry and smile. ...Does it have a soul?
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.7%, Robots 23.9%, Anime 21.5%, Cute 7%, Story Rich 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A poignant visual novel about the emotional bond between a human and an android that explores the nature of consciousness.
- #2 My Lovely Daughter
96% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,304 reviews2018
Dev: GameChanger StudioPub: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
My Lovely Daughter is an alchemist simulator that explores the depth of a father’s grief and how far he will go to resurrect his daughter. Contains dark and disturbing subject matters, might not be suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Why similar: Philosophical 25.7%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Horror 13.8%, Anime 10.6%, Cute 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This dark management simulation forces you to make harrowing moral choices while raising homunculi, mirroring the unsettling parenting themes of the seed game.
- #3 Robotherapy
96% matchVery Positive87% of 125 reviews2023
Dev: Lucas Molina
Windows · Mac · Linux
An emotional dark comedy about robots doing therapy. In Robotherapy, you're a robot therapist in a dystopian society that killed all the humans, but is still not happy. Treat patients, meet weird robots and enter their minds. If killing all humans doesn't bring happiness, then what does?
Why similar: Robots 29.3%, Psychological 21.2%, Philosophical 20.4%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Emotional 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich experience that focuses on the psychological evaluation and emotional complexity of robots in a clinical setting.
- #4 Doki Doki Literature Club!
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 223,416 reviews2017
Dev: Team Salvato
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 38.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.5%, Anime 23.9%, Horror 17.6%, Cute 12.1%, Dark 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential example of a cute visual novel that subverts expectations to deliver a deeply psychological and unsettling horror experience.
- #5 Rumu
94% matchVery Positive90% of 568 reviews2017
Dev: Robot HousePub: Hammerfall Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Rumu is an intimate, narrative-driven adventure that follows the path into sentience of a robot vacuum cleaner.
Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 28.3%, Robots 26.3%, Mystery 11.2%, Emotional 7.8%, Dark 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game where you play as a household robot uncovering the dark secrets of the family that created you.
- #6 Momotype
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 788 reviews2021
Dev: RimatoadPub: Rimatoad
Windows · Mac · Linux
An experimental, horror visual novel about raising a virtual pet. Help a tamagotchi-like creature navigate his angst. We love Momo!
Why similar: Psychological 23.5%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Artificial Intelligence 17%, Dark 10.6%, Horror 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, pixel-art visual novel that uses a cute aesthetic to mask a deeply unsettling and linear narrative.
- #7 The Dearest Person
92% matchVery Positive94% of 637 reviews2024
Dev: house.opposite
Windows · Mac · Linux
A visual novel about what it means to be human. A story about loneliness, self-identification, and the meaning of existence.
Why similar: Philosophical 35.3%, Artificial Intelligence 29.4%, Visual Novel 15%, Anime 9.1%, Emotional 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A philosophical exploration of artificial intelligence that mirrors the intimate, conversation-heavy nature of the seed game.
- #8 BAD END
94% matchVery Positive83% of 398 reviews2015
Dev: Arai Koh Create OfficePub: YOX-Project
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Visual Novel 19%, Mystery 16.1%, Anime 15.2%, Horror 14.8%, Psychological 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic indie visual novel that blends anime aesthetics with genuine horror and high-stakes decision-making.
- #9 NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD
91% matchVery Positive94% of 56,574 reviews2022
Dev: WSS playground
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a “multi-ending ADV” depicting daily life with “OMGkawaiiAngel”, a young girl with a rather extreme need for approval attempting to become the #1 “Internet Angel” (streamer).
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.1%, Anime 23.6%, Psychological 22.3%, Cute 12.3%, Multiple Endings 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological simulation where you must manage the life of a fragile internet idol, balancing her mental health against your own goals.
- #10 BatteryNote
90% matchVery Positive99% of 220 reviews2025
Dev: 72studioPub: room6
Windows · Mac
BatteryNote is a multi-ending sci-fi adventure visual novel game. You can recharge three robots with limited lifespans, bringing them back to life. Interact with them through conversations or experiment by applying high voltage. How they spend their final moments is entirely up to you.
Why similar: Robots 28.7%, Philosophical 25.7%, Visual Novel 14%, Emotional 8.4%, Sci-fi 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional, story-rich adventure that relies on branching conversations to shape the narrative outcome.
- #11 Quantum Suicide
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 118 reviews2020
Dev: Cotton Candy Cyanide
Windows · Mac · Linux
Quantum Suicide is a game of betrayal, deception and romance in the cold depths of space.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.2%, Mystery 21%, Anime 17%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Multiple Endings 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes mystery visual novel where your choices directly impact the survival of your crew in a sci-fi setting.
- #12 Locke(d)
89% matchVery Positive93% of 1,103 reviews2023
Dev: KigyoDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
An algorithm decided to show you this. What now?
Why similar: Philosophical 30.5%, Artificial Intelligence 22.5%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Mystery 12.2%, Anime 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A philosophical visual novel that emphasizes conversation and mystery, perfect for fans of the seed game's dialogue-driven narrative.
- #13 Hydrangea
89% matchVery Positive93% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: Meiri Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A yandere psychological horror visual novel. Choose a sweetheart to romance, but beware the petals of obsession.
Why similar: Psychological 22.2%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Anime 15.3%, Horror 10.8%, Cute 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: An interactive fiction title that offers multiple paths and endings, focusing on the emotional weight of player decisions.
- #14 Ego's Spark
88% matchVery Positive94% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: SatsukiPub: Shiravune
Windows
Is this a nascent ego—or just a nasty bug? Crash headfirst into cuddles, comfort, and maybe even love in this short visual novel about robots and the human heart.
Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 27%, Robots 24.5%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Anime 10.3%, Sci-fi 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi visual novel that explores the romantic and ethical implications of interacting with artificial intelligence.
- #15 Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 33,869 reviews2020
Dev: Nikita KryukovPub: Nikita Igorevich Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 11%
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.2%, Psychological 23.5%, Philosophical 19.6%, Horror 14.8%, Anime 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal and psychological experience that captures the same sense of unease and fragile mental states found in the seed game.
- #16 Synergia
86% matchVery Positive87% of 807 reviews2020
Dev: Radi ArtPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Synergia is a yuri thriller visual novel that takes place in a cyberpunk future, wrapped up in a beautifully unique, vibrant neon aesthetic. At the end of the world, sometimes love is the ultimate crime.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.5%, Anime 19.9%, Sci-fi 11.4%, LGBTQ+ 11%, Choices Matter 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A yuri-themed visual novel set in a dystopian future that focuses on the relationship between a cynical cop and an advanced android.
- #17 Trick and Treat - Visual Novel
86% matchVery Positive90% of 3,624 reviews2016
Dev: Eternal Night StudiosPub: Alberto Herrera
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Trick & Treat is a Visual Novel that test your instincts by making choices that can get you out from the cursed forest or drive you to death… or maybe just maybe your choices can guide you to something more?
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.9%, Anime 31.4%, Horror 15.9%, Mystery 3.9%, Casual 3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic horror-themed visual novel that provides a similar blend of anime style and unsettling mystery.
- #18 Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority-
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,226 reviews2023
Dev: NankidaiPub: 0UP GAMES
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.
Why similar: Psychological 30.9%, Mystery 20.4%, Anime 15.5%, Dark 13.7%, Multiple Endings 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A gripping mystery visual novel where the player must make impossible choices to survive a deadly game.
- #19 Kill or Love
84% matchVery Positive89% of 2,191 reviews2020
Dev: Andy Church
Windows · Mac · Linux
A visual novel about obsession, loneliness, and, based on your choices, varying amounts of murder.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.2%, Anime 25.1%, Horror 12%, Mystery 11.4%, Psychological 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play visual novel that leans into the darker, psychological side of romance and anime-style horror.
- #20 5omeday
82% matchVery Positive89% of 305 reviews2026
Dev: Indigo IngotsPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
You have been assigned to guard a dragon girl set to be executed at the end of 5 days and have the ability to kill her instantly at any time with the push of a button in this multi-ending visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.3%, Psychological 18.6%, Anime 15.7%, Cute 12.9%, Choices Matter 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that balances a cute aesthetic with psychological horror and simulation elements.
- #21 AI: The Somnium Files
82% matchVery Positive92% of 9,294 reviews2019
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.1 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 26.4%, Mystery 21.1%, Anime 19.4%, Story Rich 8.2%, Choices Matter 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A complex mystery game featuring an AI companion that helps you navigate the psychological landscapes of suspects.
- #22 The Robot Girl Meets The Human!
83% matchVery Positive97% of 71 reviews2022
Dev: Usui Sio
Windows · Mac
This is an adventure game that takes you on a journey through a world after humans have disappeared. Lead the robot girl "Scarlet" to find the surviving humans.
Why similar: Robots 41.5%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Cute 11.6%, Multiple Endings 8.9%, Story Rich 8%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, story-rich interactive fiction piece that explores the intersection of human and robot relationships.
- #23 Midnight Witch
81% matchVery Positive92% of 357 reviews2023
Dev: Crimson Moon Studio
Windows
Your average student life quickly descents into horror as a mysterious witch takes over the college... Can you save the girl you love? Or even make it out alive?
Why similar: Visual Novel 22%, Anime 17.9%, Mystery 13.9%, Horror 13.2%, Multiple Endings 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror visual novel that uses anime tropes to build a tense and mysterious atmosphere.
- #24 Familiar Friends: What's Your Familiar?
81% matchVery Positive92% of 189 reviews2024
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
A cute and cozy Visual Novel experience with plenty of choices to make! Come find the Familiar truly meant for you by feeding The Conjuring Cauldron with a multitude of choices, all to a relaxing Original Soundtrack!
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.8%, Anime 19.9%, Choices Matter 16.4%, Multiple Endings 13%, LGBTQ+ 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy visual novel where choices matter significantly in determining the outcome of your relationships.
- #25 I Wanna Be A Game Dev!
79% matchVery Positive95% of 231 reviews2024
Dev: Lyko Studio
Windows · Mac
Live out your school days as you navigate the rocky world of game development! Can you make an amazing game, or will something get in the way?
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.2%, Philosophical 29%, Anime 16.2%, Cute 14.4%, Story Rich 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A life-simulation visual novel that focuses on the pressures of creation and management, similar to the caretaking mechanics of the seed game.
- #26 Anamnesia - part 1: am i my body?
80% matchVery Positive95% of 91 reviews2024
Dev: Simon Herbig
Windows · Mac
Sci-Fi Mystery Visual Novel. Nine people are trapped in an underground research facility, forced to play a game of life and death. Check your log to find the truth that connects those apparent strangers - if you even want to, that is.
Why similar: Philosophical 22%, Psychological 18.3%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Mystery 12.2%, Anime 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi mystery visual novel that questions the nature of identity and existence through a digital lens.
- #27 Robot Hospice
78% matchVery Positive100% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: Buttercup gardenPub: dokogames
Windows · Mac
"Robot Hospice" is a 2D pixel art adventure game where beloved robots spend their final days in a hospice. As a new staff member, you will gently yet painfully bid farewell to these cherished machines that once lived alongside humans.
Why similar: Robots 34.2%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Emotional 12.3%, Cute 11.7%, Sci-fi 9.5%
- #28 Take Care Of It.
77% matchVery Positive99% of 72 reviews2026
Dev: Zealli
Windows
Horror/thriller visual novel with RPG elements about two friends that explores guilt, co-dependency, and personal limits being pushed.
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.2%, Horror 27.9%, Multiple Endings 14.2%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #29 RGB GlitchGazer
76% matchVery Positive97% of 97 reviews2026
Dev: 群星闪耀时Pub: 群星闪耀时
Windows
A mad and romantic ADV. Unravel a strange world of science and philosophy with a mecha girl, zombie girl, or beastfolk. Some paths may disturb you... or thrill you.
Why similar: Philosophical 25.5%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Mystery 15.2%, Anime 14.8%, Emotional 7.7%
- #30 Love, Death & Veggies
78% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2022
Dev: 7DOTS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Six stories about the most important things. And elves, gnomes, robots, aliens, adventure, and love.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.2%, Horror 17.6%, Anime 16.7%, Cute 14.5%, Multiple Endings 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: An interactive fiction game that uses a cute, lighthearted exterior to explore deeper, more complex themes.
- #31 My Therapy
77% matchVery Positive96% of 334 reviews2022
Dev: Suvorov Mikhail
Windows · Linux
A visual novel about cute melancholic girls!
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.7%, Anime 24.1%, Multiple Endings 15.4%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Casual 7.7%
- #32 机械恋心
76% matchVery Positive100% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: Lunatic Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
当科技突破伦理的局限，当天才的火花和机械的纯洁相遇，当积久的矛盾与必然的巧合共鸣，不受祝福却被期待的恋爱就此展开......
Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 24.3%, Robots 23.8%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Anime 10.3%, Sci-fi 6.3%
- #33 Blossoms Bloom Brightest
79% matchMixed69% of 212 reviews2017
Dev: Reine Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 26%
A sci-fi, yuri visual novel with a dollop of mystery.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24%, Anime 17%, Horror 13.7%, LGBTQ+ 13.1%, Sci-fi 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure that focuses on character-driven storytelling and emotional depth in a visual novel format.
- #34 Kiki & Ana - The Child
75% matchVery Positive95% of 129 reviews2021
Dev: Horror Shop
Windows
"Kiki & Ana - The Child" is a cute story experience. Focused on story, art, and music. Must avoid hazards which some people find difficult. Takes about an hour to complete. WARNING: flashing lights, light gore.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.4%, Anime 18.1%, Cute 14.2%, Horror 11.7%, Emotional 11.6%
- #35 MetaWare High School (Demo)
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 693 reviews2020
Dev: Not Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
How do you see the world when nothing is real? An experimental metafictional visual novel.
Why similar: Philosophical 30.2%, Psychological 16.7%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Anime 10.8%, LGBTQ+ 6.5%
- #36 Lucid9: Inciting Incident
75% matchVery Positive90% of 1,041 reviews2016
Dev: Fallen Snow Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Lucid9 is a visual novel focused on a web of intricate mysteries set in the fictional 2018 metropolis of Isamu. Lucid9: Inciting Incident is the first part of the story, focused on a string of disappearances that occur at a prestigious, uppity boarding academy.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.7%, Anime 21.6%, Mystery 20%, Horror 11.5%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #37 Kimochii Classroom
71% matchVery Positive88% of 171 reviews2025
Dev: Radish ASMR
Windows · Mac · Linux
Welcome to Kimochii Classroom! A slice-of-life visual novel with stunning visuals, a beautiful soundtrack, and an immersive story. Who will you meet first?
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.9%, Anime 21.5%, Choices Matter 16.9%, Emotional 8.5%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #38 Machine Child
72% matchMixed65% of 234 reviews2026
Dev: SYOJO KISHIDANPub: JAST
Windows
Machine Child is a nurturing simulation by renowned illustrator Ooyari Ashito. Raise a daughter in a charming town and guide her through heartwarming moments. Journey with her on adventures and create unforgettable memories. Choices matter, her future is yours to shape.
Why similar: Cute 30%, Anime 25.5%, Choices Matter 19.5%, Multiple Endings 19.2%, Casual 4.8%
- #39 //TODO: today
73% matchVery Positive93% of 426 reviews2021
Dev: Boys Laugh +
Windows · Mac · Linux
A visual novel about figuring out life with the help of an AI. //TODO: today is a pastel colored slice-of-life story that let's you freely choose your pronouns and romantic preferences!
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.4%, LGBTQ+ 20.8%, Cute 15.2%, Multiple Endings 11.4%, Anime 8.8%
- #40 Imitosis
71% matchVery Positive98% of 205 reviews2024
Dev: One Over Games
Windows
A free 5-minute visual novel. A security concern demands your attention.
Why similar: Robots 28.1%, Visual Novel 24.1%, Psychological 23.2%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Sci-fi 8.5%
- #41 MOOD
70% matchVery Positive86% of 480 reviews2025
Dev: MAT Affect
Windows
MOOD is a short visual novel combining horror, dark humor, and dialogues on a wide variety of topics, from old movies to ancient wars. You were the one who summoned your new companion, there is no backing out now!
Why similar: Philosophical 31%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Anime 10.6%, Horror 10.6%, Dark 8.9%
- #42 DIVINATION
73% matchVery Positive89% of 204 reviews2019
Dev: Mojiken
Windows · Mac
"What if you're born into this world without your permission?" DIVINATION is a very short visual novel where you act as a fortune teller in a futuristic world. Talk and listen to people's stories, then foresee their future using the runes they had drawn.
Why similar: Philosophical 31.9%, Robots 15.7%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Mystery 8.2%, Choices Matter 7.4%
- #43 我的机器人女友
68% matchVery Positive92% of 1,167 reviews2026
Dev: 时娱游戏
Windows
This is a simulation game that combines nurturing with romance.You'll cultivate a one-of-a-kind robotic girlfriend while sharing romantic moments with multiple girls, each possessing distinct personalities.
Why similar: Robots 44.3%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Story Rich 12.3%, Choices Matter 10.1%, Multiple Endings 9.8%
- #44 be you 2
73% matchVery Positive82% of 97 reviews2020
Dev: louis morel
Windows
be you 2 is an interactive visual novel. In this sequel to "be you", you must raise a child by making story choices. There are multiple routes and endings based on your offspring's personality.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Horror 23.6%, Choices Matter 17.9%, Cute 14.7%, Story Rich 9.1%
- #45 DEAD LAMB WALKING
69% matchVery Positive97% of 195 reviews2024
Dev: Lyn Mametchi
Windows
A story about a dead lamb walking.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.2%, Horror 15.8%, Cute 11.6%, Anime 11.6%, Choices Matter 10.9%
- #46 PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,534 reviews2024
Dev: TERNOX
Windows
Your Pocket-Sized Dating Simulator! Every launch brings a new date with unique dialogues! Spend endless hours with your adorable, love-struck virtual girlfriend.
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.3%, Horror 24.1%, Anime 14.2%, Cute 13.2%, Multiple Endings 9%
- #47 Saihate Station
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,519 reviews2025
Dev: びぶ/viv
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.6%, Horror 17.3%, LGBTQ+ 14%, Anime 12.4%, Cute 8.6%
- #48 BAD END THEATER
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 9,804 reviews2021
Dev: NomnomNami
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.8%, Choices Matter 15.3%, LGBTQ+ 14.3%, Multiple Endings 14.1%, Cute 10%
- #49 Robot girl's dream -RobotBattleChampionship-
69% matchVery Positive97% of 193 reviews2025
Dev: DeskClub Games
Windows
This game is an RPG game that follows the growth of a robot girl who has lost her memories. Players can aim for victory in the robot battle tournament, the main objective, and also enjoy interactions with both humans and robots.
Why similar: Robots 36.7%, Visual Novel 34%, Anime 15.8%, Cute 13%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #50 Dab on Darkness!
72% matchVery Positive97% of 86 reviews2020
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
Dab On Darkness is a cozy, short, non-linear visual novel where you learn real world, practical tactics to deal with those nasty thoughts you would rather not have. Make the correct decision as your inner negativity manifests into a cute anime girl, lest you despair into the darkness...
Why similar: Anime 23.9%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Choices Matter 15.1%, Cute 14.7%, Multiple Endings 10.8%
- #51 Andromeda Six
68% matchVery Positive98% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: Wanderlust Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Andromeda Six is a sci-fi inspired visual novel, with romance elements and an immersive, choice based story. Take on the role of a lost Traveler and uncover the truth of your past. Fight for a future for both yourself, and those you grow close to throughout your journey.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31%, Choices Matter 14.1%, Cute 14%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #52 Graveyard Girls
70% matchVery Positive98% of 164 reviews2022
Dev: Delphinium Interactive
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: Psychological 21.4%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Anime 11.9%, Dark 8.8%, Emotional 7.8%
- #53 Twilight Town: A Cyberpunk Day In Life
71% matchVery Positive85% of 170 reviews2021
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
Twilight Town: A Cyberpunk Day In Life is a chill, linear visual novel set in an ambient yet melancholic town in the distant future. Play as Ikuro and work with all kinds of shady figures to take care of your personal robot companion you're so hopelessly in love with.
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.6%, Anime 17.4%, Story Rich 14.2%, Dark 12.1%, Casual 9%
- #54 Space Yandere
70% matchVery Positive97% of 88 reviews2021
Dev: Horror Shop
Windows
Space Yandere is a cute, dramatic story experience about love in space, featuring beautiful art and music. About 45 mins play time. One main ending, others are short gameovers.
Why similar: Anime 20.6%, Choices Matter 14.3%, Horror 13.9%, Cute 13.8%, Emotional 12%
- #55 Train of Afterlife
74% matchMixed51% of 183 reviews2015
Dev: Zeiva Inc
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Train of Afterlife is a mystery, psychological, horror Visual Novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.9%, Anime 16.7%, Psychological 14.3%, Mystery 9.5%, Casual 6.4%
- #56 Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole
69% matchVery Positive92% of 2,595 reviews2017
Dev: KeroQPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 175.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Philosophical 34.4%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Psychological 12.5%, Mystery 8.2%, Anime 8.1%
- #57 Bring Me that Shawarma
67% matchVery Positive91% of 540 reviews2024
Dev: SHAWAVERSEPub: BRXKENVN
Windows · Linux
A visual novel about shawarma, consisting of multiple episodes.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.7%, Anime 19.1%, Horror 14%, Dark 11.9%, Cute 11.7%
- #58 Free Will
66% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2024
Dev: Kipps In A BoxPub: Meowdy
Windows
Free Will is a 2D psychological puzzle RPG where the puzzles happen outside of the game. Dig deep into the system code to fix the corruption, and uncover information that might be better off hidden.
Why similar: Psychological 44.3%, Horror 11.6%, Story Rich 9.7%, Choices Matter 9.5%, Mystery 7.6%
- #59 Dreambound
66% matchVery Positive95% of 94 reviews2024
Dev: Two and a Half Studios
Windows · Mac
Mysterious deaths. Dreams that are reality, and reality that is a dream. Will Noah be able to move forward and solve the mystery—or will he give in to the demons of his past? A story-rich BL mystery visual novel.
Why similar: Psychological 18.6%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Mystery 14.7%, Anime 12%, LGBTQ+ 8.6%
