Games Like Ruby Heart [Visual Novel / Otome]

The cinematic adventure novel series "Fault" has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide, and the latest title in the series is now available after six years!

Why similar: Visual Novel 40%, Anime 18.3%, Story Rich 14.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Fantasy 9.7%

"The Other Side of the Sky" is a short text adventure game with an alternate fantasy setting in a single-line ending narrative mode.

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.5%, Anime 22.3%, Story Rich 17.8%, Adventure 12.7%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Set 150 years before the events of BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, XBlaze Code: Embryo is a visual novel that follows Touya Kagari, a high school student whose world is turned upside down when he is attacked by a seemingly otherworldly being and saved by a mysterious girl named Es.

Why similar: Visual Novel 42.1%, Anime 30.2%, Adventure 13%, Story Rich 12.7%, Singleplayer 2%

偏远的山村中，正举行着古老的祭祀『仙姑宴』。少女吟诵着，舞动着，一场漫长而恐怖的杀戮剧正在悄然上演……

Why similar: Visual Novel 46.6%, Anime 20.4%, Story Rich 16.4%, Adventure 13%, Indie 2%

A Japanese love adventure game, as you follow the story of Kogasaka You, his hometown and a promise he made.

Why similar: Visual Novel 55.2%, Anime 18.3%, Story Rich 13.3%, Adventure 12.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%

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%, Anime 25%, Fantasy 9.2%, Story Rich 8.3%, Adventure 4%

The story will develop into the year of 1947, where the players would face one of the most traumatic historical events in the history of Taiwan.Sorry,now there are only English interface, English subtitles are still being processed,we hope to complete as soon as possible.

Why similar: Visual Novel 55.5%, Anime 22.8%, Adventure 16.4%, Indie 5.3%

A scenic visual novel about a young photographer who comes across a mysterious girl who changes his outlook on life and aspirations.

Why similar: Visual Novel 57.2%, Anime 21.7%, Adventure 15.6%, Indie 5.5%

Millia -The ending- is a visual novel made by Millia Soft using Ren'py. The game was successfully funded on kickstarter.com in early 2015.

Why similar: Visual Novel 55.9%, Anime 23.9%, Fantasy 11.9%, Indie 5.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Follow the story of a young boy, Cantus as he meets Maris, the mysterious girl by the sea - an experience that will change his life forever.

Why similar: Visual Novel 54.7%, Anime 29.2%, Adventure 6.9%, Fantasy 3%, Story Rich 2.7%

Japan, 2030 A.D. Memories can now be digitized and archived, allowing people to communicate with the deceased. With only one week left before his best friend’s memories are deleted, can Hiroki uncover the truth behind Sorano’s death?

Why similar: Visual Novel 55.1%, Anime 26.5%, Adventure 8.7%, Story Rich 6.9%, Indie 2.8%

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 49.1%, Anime 18%, Adventure 10.8%, Story Rich 9.5%, Fantasy 7.1%

And so begins a grand epic of intertwining destinies; a tale of God, of angels, demons and humans living amongst the walls of the floating purgatory, Tokyo Babel -- a soaring bastion erected in the image of Tokyo, one of the largest cities of a world succumbed to the apocalypse.

Why similar: Visual Novel 53.7%, Anime 29.3%, Adventure 14.6%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Being able to control fate would be a blessing for many. To Miyon, it is her greatest curse.

Why similar: Visual Novel 57.9%, Anime 23.6%, Story Rich 11.7%, Indie 6.8%

Spring has come, and our protagonist, Yukinari, returns home after 7 years. Between his second cousin Sakura, who meets him outside in a full maid outfit, Hotaru, a half-Japanese beauty with a sharp tongue, and the lazy scheming witch Alice - life just got way more interesting!

Why similar: Visual Novel 49.7%, Anime 29.9%, Adventure 20.4%

A novel game set in the University of Tsukuba. Play as Yuta Kiriha and join the group "Bertha's Knights" to solve a mysterious case of being forgotten every day.

Why similar: Visual Novel 52.9%, Anime 23%, Adventure 17.8%, Indie 6.3%

fault - milestone two side:above is a Cinematic Visual Novel that takes place right after the events of milestone one. Please note that this novel is a direct sequel to fault - milestone one and contains massive spoilers of the first story. Play through of the first title is highly advised.

Why similar: Visual Novel 49.4%, Anime 22.9%, Story Rich 14.4%, Fantasy 5.9%, Adventure 3.2%

《TrymenT—献给渴望改变的你—》是由2016年被誉为业界年度黑马，并荣获了萌系游戏大赏剧本金奖的作品《Re;LieF～致亲爱的你～》的原班人马所打造的共享世界观与游戏角色，并以群像剧视角重新演绎的全新作品。本作拥有令人一见倾心的顶级场景绘画，以及拥有余音绕梁般魔力的优秀配乐。

Why similar: Visual Novel 53.3%, Anime 20.8%, Adventure 16.8%, Story Rich 9.1%

A story about forced smiles, coming to terms with the past, and love—but most of all, redemption.

Why similar: Visual Novel 52.9%, Anime 23.2%, Adventure 17.1%, Indie 6.8%

A story of Ideal that saves Perfection.

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.1%, Anime 16.9%, Story Rich 15%, Adventure 11.3%, Fantasy 9.3%

The loveable birds of Hatoful Boyfriend are back in the remastered holiday-themed sequel Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star!

Why similar: Visual Novel 50.7%, Anime 15.9%, Otome 10.4% ★, Adventure 9.5%, Story Rich 8.6%

Malus Code is the story of a graduate student studying abroad at a Japanese university, and the three people he meets in the laboratory there. In this unfamiliar environment, can you earn their friendship? For those who don't want a lonely, sad life.

Why similar: Visual Novel 53%, Anime 31.4%, Adventure 15.6%

"Kyoto Colorful Days" is a Visual Novel, set in the sightseeing hotspot of Kyoto.This visual novel is populated by various different characters and the story can be enjoyed like a TV drama. Fully voiced in Japanese (the Kyoto dialect)

Why similar: Visual Novel 59.2%, Anime 24.6%, Adventure 16.2%

One day you're attacked. Otherworldly ayakashi want your power. "We'll protect you, human." But in return... You must offer your power to one of us.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32%, Otome 23.2% ★, Anime 15.2%, Adventure 13.7%, Fantasy 7.6%

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 64.5%, Anime 23.8%, Story Rich 8.3%, Indie 2.1%, Adventure 0.8%

XBlaze Lost: Memories is a visual-novel game based in the BlazBlue universe and the sequel to XBlaze Code: Embryo!

Why similar: Anime 33.8%, Visual Novel 33.6%, Adventure 16.9%, Story Rich 13.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%

You’re an average 25-year-old girl, working at the library to make ends meet and support your family’s shrine. However, that all changes when handsome men save you from malevolent spirits! It turns out, though, your saviors are more than they appear… They’re Ayakashi Spirits, too.

Why similar: Otome 28.9% ★, Visual Novel 28.4%, Anime 13.5%, Fantasy 10.2%, Story Rich 9.7%

What will you do if you can redo the last 7 days before you died? Try this unique supernatural mystery visual novel!

Why similar: Visual Novel 51.1%, Otome 19.2% ★, Anime 11%, Adventure 9%, Story Rich 6.6%

Assistant and I headed to a newly discovered Plane world for new resouces. Unfortunately, we ran into worm hole, due to which our spacecraft were forced to make emergency landing onto an unknown world. In order to fix the spacecraft, we started our adventure and got involved into various accidents and incidents, voluntarily or not...

Why similar: Visual Novel 50.7%, Adventure 21.7%, Anime 20.6%, Indie 7%

The story of The 9th Day, that started with the autumn fire incident, begins here…

Why similar: Visual Novel 46.7%, Anime 26.6%, Adventure 19.5%, Indie 7.2%

It is a story of going forward together with childhood sweetheart monsters and saving each other, accompanying each other to experience those sparkling youthful times that are both troublesome and joyful. There is unparalleled passion and warmth in the daily life of fighting and teasing each other.

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.9%, Anime 21.8%, Story Rich 15.3%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 1.8%

fault - StP - LIGHTKRAVTE is the latest entry in the fault series, which has shipped over 500,000 copies worldwide. LIGHTKRAVTE presents its story through the eyes of Khaji Oberg, an ordinary and unremarkable teenaged boy who finds himself reaching for a dream that slips ever further away from him.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.3%, Anime 20.4%, Story Rich 13.1%, Fantasy 12.3%, Adventure 10.2%

​Vinty is off to Melbourne to meet her idol, Excelia!​ Will Vinty learn the star's secrets and finally blossom into a celebrity? (hint: no)

Why similar: Visual Novel 53.8%, Anime 24.8%, Story Rich 14.4%, Indie 7%

an Visual Novel & Puzzle Game

Why similar: Visual Novel 50.5%, Adventure 25.6%, Anime 21.6%, Indie 2.3%

Return as the unhacker to take on Program X and her clone army!

Why similar: Visual Novel 50.6%, Anime 25.8%, Story Rich 15%, Indie 8.6%

Your days are dreamless and mundane until, one night, you notice a star sparkling in the heavens. Suddenly, the beautiful gods of the stars appear before you. Their goal? To erase their sins. This exquisite, heartrending true love…all began with a sin.

Why similar: Otome 29.3% ★, Visual Novel 27.7%, Anime 12.8%, Adventure 12%, Fantasy 9.5%

From the author of Spice and Wolf, Isuna Hasekura, comes WORLD END ECONOMiCA. This is the first episode out of three part sci-fi/economic thriller visual novel set on the moon.

Why similar: Visual Novel 71.1%, Anime 23.8%, Story Rich 2.8%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Miracle collaboration work by Tomokazu Sugita, multi-talent voice-cast, and Toshimichi Mori, BLAZBLUE series producer! Please note that this game is only available in Japanese.

Why similar: Adventure 30.3%, Visual Novel 30.3%, Anime 27.3%, Story Rich 12%

Re Angel is a 2nd visual novel created by Studio GU, an indy game developer from Thailand.

Why similar: Visual Novel 51.1%, Adventure 22.3%, Anime 18.9%, Indie 7.7%

It's been a year since Semyon returned from "Sovyonok" and met the girls from the camp in the real world. But it's New Year at hand! And it needs to be celebrated!

Why similar: Visual Novel 58%, Anime 30.2%, Adventure 7.7%, Indie 3.1%, Singleplayer 1%

I am here, in this world... A Japanese-style fantasy adventure by Kogado Studio. In this town, strange incidents never cease. Join Satoree Mizuki, a girl who can read others’ minds, and uncover the truth behind these supernatural cases.

Why similar: Visual Novel 43.6%, Anime 23.3%, Adventure 16.6%, Story Rich 14.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%

The Last Birdling explores Bimonia and Tayo's struggle to remain friends against all odds.

Why similar: Visual Novel 54.7%, Anime 23.4%, Story Rich 14.8%, Indie 7.1%

Your days are dreamless and mundane until, one night, you notice a star sparkling in the heavens. Suddenly, the beautiful gods of the stars appear before you. Their goal? To erase their sins. This exquisite, heartrending true love…all began with a sin.

Why similar: Otome 30% ★, Visual Novel 27%, Anime 12.8%, Adventure 12.1%, Fantasy 9.6%

A drifting traveler boards a one-man space shuttle destined for Alpha Centauri. This shuttle is piloted by Budapest, an artificial intelligence program designed to serve humanity. When disaster unexpectedly befalls their ship, the two of them are sent careening through uncharted space.

Why similar: Visual Novel 63.5%, Anime 33.8%, Indie 2.7%

The latest visual novel by Tomo Kataoka, the author of Narcissu 1st & 2nd, has arrived! An empty world with endless rain and only one person. Here there is no hunger, sickness or even death. Just what story does this world's one occupant have?

Why similar: Visual Novel 55%, Anime 31.3%, Story Rich 9.3%, Indie 4.3%

In a mysterious school where day and night are two separate worlds, a mismatched trio work to resolve magic-related incidents. A world of magic, intrigue, mystery and the occult awaits you!

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.8%, Anime 32.4%, Adventure 12.2%, Story Rich 9%, Singleplayer 1.6%

This visual novel game tells the tale of a cute little Santa Clause appearing

Why similar: Visual Novel 57.6%, Anime 28.1%, Adventure 6.6%, Story Rich 4.2%, Indie 2.9%

DUALICE(TAISHO x ALICE episode III) is a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! You will take on the role of the fairytale heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after"!

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.3%, Otome 28% ★, Adventure 13.5%, Anime 11.8%, Story Rich 11.2%

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 52.7%, Anime 29%, Story Rich 11.3%, Adventure 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%

A boy, helpless to protect that which he cherished... A girl, hopeless in the face of a promise unkept... A man, desperate to escape his finite destiny... A child, forgetting what must not be forgotten... OVERDRIVE presents a brand new super hero epic!

Why similar: Visual Novel 60.6%, Anime 26.8%, Adventure 12.5%

这是一款视觉小说，你会与女主角相遇，并经历许多事情，你的选择将决定故事最终的结局。

Why similar: Visual Novel 63.7%, Anime 36.3%

This is a sumptuous palace built for the seven princesses. It is a "birdcage" glorified with the name "garden"… Irell Reis was once a famous general leading thousands of soldiers. However, the defeat three years ago cost him everything. Now, he is summoned by the Emperor of Celantu again...

Why similar: Visual Novel 53.9%, Anime 33%, Adventure 8%, Indie 5.1%

The week you spend in Japan will certainly be memorable!!! Get a taste of the foreign travel offered by printed guidebooks. Enjoy a tour around Japan from the comfort of your own home!

Why similar: Visual Novel 56.3%, Anime 37.7%, Adventure 3.5%, Story Rich 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

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 45.3%, Anime 30.4%, Adventure 13.3%, Fantasy 9.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

After seven years, Yukinari Sanada has returned to his hometown in Kanagawa Prefecture, Kamakura City, but something feels... different. Both he and his younger sister, Rikka, transfer into Oumi Academy and hope for a fresh start.

Why similar: Visual Novel 49.9%, Anime 28.4%, Adventure 21.8%

Working at Japan’s first hotel & casino, you stumble upon a black-market auction, and end up as one of the items for sale. “I’ll let you decide who buys you.” Five men place the winning bid, and now you’re completely at their mercy…

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.2%, Otome 29.1% ★, Story Rich 11.5%, Anime 10.7%, Adventure 7.6%

I want to confess my feelings for you...

Why similar: Visual Novel 52.3%, Anime 27.3%, Adventure 18.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%

In another distant world, there is a kingdom of fire. They who live under the red sky. People with different social classes. Birth with different but changeless fate. Those of nobility bring fortune and power to men, and bring hope.

Why similar: Visual Novel 61.7%, Anime 16.2%, Adventure 16.2%, Indie 5.9%

SC2VN is a visual novel about the South Korean StarCraft 2 scene. You play as Mach, a foreign semi-pro trying to make it in eSports who soon learns that success in StarCraft takes more than in-game strategy.

Why similar: Visual Novel 64.3%, Anime 26.5%, Adventure 5.4%, Indie 3.9%