- #1 The Ditzy Demons Are in Love With Me
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,530 reviews2018
Dev: SMILEPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 227.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Ren’s virginity is in danger as he is suddenly pushed into the school’s special girl's dormitory full of useless demons. Assigned as an assistant to watch over them, his happy and troublesome days as a teacher for these cute but incompetent demons has begun.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.7%, Anime 23.7%, Dating Sim 20.7%, Romance 8.5%, Casual 5.4%
- #2 Fureraba ~Friend to Lover~
96% matchVery Positive98% of 392 reviews2018
Dev: SmeePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 16.9 hrsMean: 71.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Springtime. The season of the cherry blossoms, and a time of new beginnings, new encounters, and new people. For Aoba Kyousuke, this new season marks the start of his second year in high school, and also the year he resolved himself to finally fulfill his long-cherished dream: finding a girlfriend.
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.6%, Anime 23.4%, Dating Sim 16.3%, Romance 7.2%, Simulation 6.4%
- #3 Momoiro Closet
96% matchVery Positive90% of 62 reviews2018
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Momoiro Closet is a visual novel exploring the unlikely romance of an average joe and the student council president. Experience the otaku mecca of Akihabara firsthand as you court your anime-obsessed cosplayer schoolmate, through either a tender love story or a passionate tale of lust.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.6%, Anime 27.4%, Dating Sim 16.1%, Romance 7.5%, Adventure 5.3%
- #4 WAGAMAMA HIGH SPEC
95% matchVery Positive91% of 419 reviews2017
Dev: madosoftPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 208.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Narumi Kouki, our hapless protagonist, writes a risque romcom for a weekly manga magazine. Due to its content, he's kept it a secret from everyone except the two closest to him: Mihiro and Toa.
Why similar: Visual Novel 54.7%, Anime 30.4%, Casual 5.6%, Dating Sim 5%, Adventure 4.3%
- #5 My Little Sister's Special Place
94% matchVery Positive95% of 137 reviews2023
Dev: fengPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Our hero used to go to Akiba a lot when he was younger. It wasn't to have fun, but for his little sister's sake. One day, his younger sister is gifted a Christmas trip, and they spend time together as if they're a couple. This is the delightful and touching love story of these two siblings.
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.7%, Anime 30.8%, Romance 10.5%, Adventure 7%
- #6 Adventure of a Lifetime
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 876 reviews2018
Dev: MoeNovel
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
I'm going to get it back! The important treasure that has sunk in the ocean! Set in the southern island World Heritage Site, Ogasawara Islands, a city boy, a runaway girl and a local girl meet in summer, sparking the growth and deepening of love and friendship.
Why similar: Visual Novel 48.6%, Anime 23.6%, Simulation 10%, Casual 9%, Adventure 8.9%
- #7 Renai X Royale - Love's a Battle
93% matchVery Positive90% of 115 reviews2022
Dev: ASa ProjectPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
I, transfer student Hanamaru Mari, love you, Komachi Hiro-kun! Please go out with me! Our protag, Komachi Hirotaka. Every day, he goes through the motions-- dodging his cunning underclassman's advances, accidentally hitting on the student council president, and chasing idols.
Why similar: Visual Novel 57%, Anime 25%, Romance 12%, Adventure 6%
- #8 My Academy's Special Place
92% matchVery Positive91% of 74 reviews2023
Dev: fengPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Our hero's homeroom teacher is also his big sister, Yaeka. She's popular with the students, but at home, she's a slobbish drunk. There's Maika, an exchange student and Akiba nerd. She's always asking him to go to Akiba with her. But Maika is told to return home. Two love stories are about to begin!
Why similar: Visual Novel 50.1%, Anime 31.2%, Romance 10.4%, Casual 8.3%
- #9 Kakenuke★Forward to Our Sparking Youth!
91% matchVery Positive95% of 471 reviews2024
Dev: SAGA PLANETSPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 67.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
What does "youth" mean to you? Is it a time in your life meant for having fun? For devoting yourself to a cause? For Yuu Tono, it's meant earning money and studying to build a brighter future for him and his family. But maybe the new (or maybe old?) friend who's come into his life will change that.
Why similar: Visual Novel 54.2%, Anime 24.9%, Romance 12.4%, Casual 5.6%, Adventure 3%
- #10 Raspberry Cube
91% matchVery Positive96% of 135 reviews2022
Dev: madosoftPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 42.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Azuma Satoru has sworn a life to do good on others with the lofty goal of one good deed a day. Upon his return to his hometown, things are going well as he helps the girls at his school but soon his life is about to get a little more chaotic...
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.2%, Anime 29.5%, Romance 9.1%, Casual 8.9%, Adventure 6.4%
- #11 Sabbat of the Witch
90% matchVery Positive93% of 2,372 reviews2018
Dev: YUZUSOFTPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 296.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hoshina Shuuji has a secret: He has a mysterious power that allows him to perceive the emotions of others. However, he is soon to find out that he is not the only one who has something he doesn't want others to find out about as Ayachi Nene, a classmate, likewise has a secret.
Why similar: Visual Novel 54.6%, Anime 22.1%, Dating Sim 9.4%, Romance 4.8%, Casual 3.5%
- #12 Otome * Domain
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 884 reviews2022
Dev: PALETTE-QUALIAPub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 131.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
An inconveniently orphaned young man must attend an all-girls school just to survive in this comedy visual novel. His housemates took him in when he was in trouble, but now he doesn't know who's taking care of who...!
Why similar: Visual Novel 74.6%, Anime 14.7%, Adventure 10.7%
- #13 Sounds of Her Love
89% matchVery Positive91% of 765 reviews2017
Dev: ds-sans
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%
In the midst of their hearts, something is blossoming between two students. Both of whom go about their daily lives at an international school in Tokyo. Just what is flowering? Of course, it's love. Starting your new life after transferring into an international school, you find yourself dismayed when it turns out to be the same as any...
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.5%, Anime 29.8%, Romance 9.4%, Dating Sim 7.1%, Casual 4.3%
- #14 My Girlfriend’s Special Place
88% matchVery Positive91% of 218 reviews2023
Dev: fengPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
One day, our hero is headed home from Akihabara when he's mistaken for a molester. The person accusing him is his childhood friend, Fuyuka Akiyoshi. "If you want me to forgive you, then become my butler!" Recently reunited, these two end up in an unusual relationship as their story begins again...
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.5%, Anime 28.2%, Romance 10%, Dating Sim 6.9%, Adventure 5.7%
- #15 TroubleDays
87% matchVery Positive91% of 997 reviews2020
Dev: qureate
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 203.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Cohabitation with a naive succubus?! In this love-adventure game set in Akihabara, you can enjoy the sweetly thrilling and slightly naughty day-to-day life with an innocent succubus!
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.7%, Anime 31.1%, Adventure 19.2%
- #16 Majikoi! Love Me Seriously!
86% matchVery Positive96% of 218 reviews2021
Dev: Minato SoftPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 15.9 hrsMean: 34.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Follow Yamato and his friends as they navigate the friendships, rivalries, and martial arts of Kawakami Academy.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.9%, Anime 28.9%, Dating Sim 19.5%, Casual 5.6%, Adventure 5.1%
- #17 Amairo Chocolate 2
85% matchVery Positive98% of 348 reviews2023
Dev: Cabbage SoftPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 151.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Yunagicho, a town lined with Western-style homes. The previous autumn was when Yuzuki came to this town and met the animal eared girls and started working with them at Cafe Setaria.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.2%, Dating Sim 21.3%, Anime 19.5%, Romance 9.4%, Casual 5.9%
- #18 Yukikoi Melt
86% matchVery Positive92% of 83 reviews2020
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
"Yukikoi Melt" is a visual novel about a young man's life in the Winter Country. Miharu, a winter hater, and the girls of the Winter Club find their lives intertwined when he moves to snowy Yubane. Can their warmth melt his heart?
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.9%, Anime 31.7%, Romance 10.8%, Adventure 6%, Casual 5.6%
- #19 Futamata Ren'ai: Two Times the Trouble
83% matchVery Positive89% of 314 reviews2025
Dev: ASa ProjectPub: Kagura Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Koga Nao never knew his life would take a wild turn when a night out at a college drinking party would result in a messy relationship with Toiro Kirame. Now forced to date her, his life only gets more complicated when his longtime crush, Nobuta Yua, decides to confess to him!
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.8%, Anime 44.2%, Romance 4%
- #20 LOVE³ -Love Cube-
84% matchVery Positive94% of 2,453 reviews2019
Dev: NEKO WORK HPub: NEKO WORKs
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 108.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Things are about to change for Ichinari Tsuzurigi, an adult comics artist living in poverty. Blessed by his "Fates", he is facing a turning point of his career, and three women are going to live together with him...
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.2%, Anime 33.7%, Dating Sim 8.6%, Romance 5.1%, Casual 4.6%
- #21 Loca-Love My Cute Roommate
84% matchVery Positive93% of 121 reviews2018
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Aoi Ichitaro has had a crush on his cute coworker, Kojika Hiwa, for quite some time. When he's presented with the opportunity to move in with her, all his wildest dreams may finally be coming true...!
Why similar: Visual Novel 38%, Anime 27.6%, Dating Sim 14.8%, Romance 9.5%, Adventure 5.2%
- #22 Renai Karichaimashita: Koikari - Love For Hire
82% matchVery Positive96% of 358 reviews2021
Dev: ASa ProjectPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 16.3 hrsMean: 161.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Due to family circumstances, Yuki has only one belief: money will make his little sister happy. And thus, he works part-time jobs late into the night. His plan is to start working full-time after graduation, but his little sister tells him that if he won't go to university, then she won't either.
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.6%, Anime 31.4%, Romance 10.7%, Casual 6.3%
- #23 LOVEJUICED! -Hi Neighbor, meet Gamer.-
81% matchVery Positive88% of 59 reviews2026
Dev: Atelier KAGUYAPub: Shiravune
Windows
Keita’s summer kicks off with a random game chat—just anonymous “bros” trading jokes and awkward confessions. But when he learns his whole party is actually a group of girls living next door, things spiral fast in a season of neighborly chaos, college camaraderie, and maybe... something more.
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.3%, Anime 22.3%, Adventure 11.7%, Romance 8.8%, Casual 7.4%
- #24 True Love ～Confide to the Maple～
82% matchVery Positive85% of 1,604 reviews2016
Dev: SP-time
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 29.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Guo Hengyi and Yao Fengyi are childhood sweetheart. But their relationship goes far gradually after divided into different classes and the great college entrance exam pressure. Tang Haiyin and Yao Fengxi came to his life as well. An unexpected accident had involved them together.
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.9%, Dating Sim 21.9%, Anime 17.8%, Casual 5.4%, Adventure 5%
- #25 AMANATSU ~Perfect Edition~
79% matchVery Positive95% of 426 reviews2024
Dev: AZARASHI SOFTWAREPub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Japanese coming-of-age VN from hit developer AZARASHI SOFTWARE. After moving to a sleepy seaside town, Haruto befriends three unforgettable heroines, each with unique traits—and a surprise confession. Navigate your own summer of love on this sugar-sweet journey of romance and discovery.
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.7%, Anime 18.2%, Dating Sim 16.8%, Romance 11.1%, Casual 7.1%
- #26 LoveKami -Healing Harem-
81% matchVery Positive83% of 229 reviews2018
Dev: MoeNovel
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
"I'll find a solution to the Goddess' problems!" The 3rd chapter in the LoveKami series tells a story of love, troubles and more, as Akira helps the Tatarigami - Goddesses that bring misfortune - Yukari, Shion and Kaeda, with their problems.
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.3%, Anime 30.8%, Simulation 11.3%, Casual 7.2%, Adventure 6.4%
- #27 Amairo Chocolate
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,022 reviews2020
Dev: Cabbage SoftPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 87.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Autumn. With the leaves just starting to change color, a boy arrives at Yunagi Village. The first person he meets is a girl handing out flyers -- a cute, cat-eared waitress.
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.1%, Anime 35.9%, Romance 10.8%, Casual 4.3%
- #28 A summer in Oneeshota Town
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 136 reviews2026
Dev: アイオライトPub: 072 Project
Windows
Neighbour Oneechan, Gyaru, student council president, friend's mom... Being surrounded by all kinds of Oneechans, how much fun will this summer turn out to be?
Why similar: Anime 47.4%, Visual Novel 22%, Dating Sim 14.4%, Casual 11.1%, Romance 5.2%
- #29 Koi Musubi
80% matchVery Positive91% of 277 reviews2017
Dev: Narrator
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
After studying away in Taiwan, Shao-Tang finally comes back to his hometown of Nangan to be a receptionist at an inn for the summer where he works with his childhood friend Zi-Jin. "Without a love knot, you will be single forever!"
Why similar: Visual Novel 38%, Anime 27.3%, Dating Sim 24.9%, Adventure 9.8%
- #30 NinNinDays
78% matchVery Positive93% of 783 reviews2019
Dev: qureate
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 231.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A sullen main character and a clumsy female ninja living together?! In this romantic adventure game set in Akihabara, you'll laugh and you'll cry over the entertaining lifetyle of a slightly erotic female ninja and the main character's cohabitation!
Why similar: Visual Novel 59.4%, Anime 27.5%, Adventure 10.5%, Romance 2.6%
- #31 Living with my Little Sister
77% matchMixed69% of 412 reviews2025
Dev: Flash ClubPub: Saikey Studios
Windows
Your truant younger sister decided to crash at your place. Improve your relationship by spending time with her while balancing your job as an illustrator. Give her a head pat, cook for her, have a chat, and maybe, over time, she'll open up to you.
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.7%, Anime 35.8%, Simulation 11.5%, Romance 4.7%, Dating Sim 3.2%
- #32 Tayutama 2-you're the only one-
77% matchVery Positive95% of 2,438 reviews2016
Dev: Lump of SugarPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 138.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Introduction In the mountain town far away the ashihara chou，a BRAND-NEW story about the coexistence of “humans”and “ tayutai“ is about to start. To be with you this is the only oath and my everything
Why similar: Anime 38.1%, Visual Novel 37.1%, Dating Sim 21.2%, Adventure 3.6%
- #33 Amairo Chocolate 3
73% matchVery Positive100% of 93 reviews2025
Dev: Cabbage SoftPub: Sekai Project
Windows
It's been about one year since a young man came to Yunagicho. And in this town, he's met quite a few people. This is the story of his loving relationships with the wonderful women he has met. Let's do our best today, with both our familiar friends, and our new ones, too! ♪
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.9%, Anime 24.1%, Dating Sim 21.5%, Adventure 7%, Casual 7%
- #34 Rewrite+
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 697 reviews2021
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 61.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Visual Novel 37.9%, Anime 26.1%, Dating Sim 14.4%, Simulation 6.2%, Casual 5.2%
- #35 Lilycle Rainbow Stage!!!
76% matchVery Positive92% of 171 reviews2019
Dev: ParticlePub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 243.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In this yuri visual novel featuring an all-star cast, you follow one main love triangle as they navigate their budding romance and the pursuit of their goals, unlocking new, heartwarming events to view from the perspectives of each cute girl in six other precious couples as well.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.4%, Anime 28.2%, Dating Sim 14.9%, Romance 9.4%, Casual 3.8%
- #36 The Princess, the Stray Cat, and Matters of the Heart
76% matchVery Positive91% of 366 reviews2019
Dev: TOKYOTOON
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 88.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Once upon a time, after his mother passed away, a boy called Nora felt all alone in the world. He spent every day with his unique and kind hearted friends until one fateful day, he had a chance encounter with a princess from the Netherworld.
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.5%, Anime 27.6%, Dating Sim 20.1%, Romance 10.2%, Adventure 5.7%
- #37 NekoMiko
75% matchVery Positive96% of 444 reviews2019
Dev: qureate
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The main character is an unfortunate man who can't do anything well. One fateful day, he meets 2 cat-eared shrine maidens by the name of Ayame and Kaede at an old shrine, and ends up living with them! Set in Akihabara, enjoy this adventure game of the slightly dirty-minded and eventful cohabitation life with 2 cat-eared shrine maidens.
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.5%, Anime 37.2%, Dating Sim 11.9%, Adventure 5.3%
- #38 Superbunny's adventure
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 114 reviews2024
Dev: DDUCK KONG
Windows
A daily adventure with the mysterious Superbunny and Bunny Girl Usagi-san.
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.8%, Anime 22.5%, Dating Sim 22.5%, Simulation 11%, Casual 6.1%
- #39 Making*Lovers
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 652 reviews2020
Dev: SmeePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 38.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Making*Lovers A story about the way love can bloom after dating begins. The focus in Making*Lovers is on the things that come after a relationship's beginning. With "start dating, then fall in love" as the concept, you will work towards the moment when love truly blooms.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.4%, Anime 20%, Dating Sim 15.8%, Simulation 11.7%, Casual 7.8%
- #40 Some Some Convenience Store
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,105 reviews2020
Dev: TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A game about starting a relationship while working part-time at a convenience store
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.2%, Dating Sim 27.6%, Anime 21.9%, Simulation 6.5%, Casual 4.8%
- #41 Long and Hard... Summer!
73% matchVery Positive81% of 268 reviews2022
Dev: Inlet Pipe Productions
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Girls, exams and the struggle to pay the rent. Experience the life of a student who failed his first semester of Game Design Course in our Dating Sim - "Long and Hard... Summer!". Constantly choose between studying, work and love as you try to make it through the season.
Why similar: Anime 33.8%, Dating Sim 29.9%, Romance 12%, Adventure 8.3%, Simulation 8.1%
- #42 Love's Sweet Garnish
71% matchVery Positive93% of 774 reviews2018
Dev: Canvas+GardenPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 87.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Amidst the falling cherry blossoms, Asaki wishes to revitalize his grandmother's beloved cafe. With the appearance of Rira and Richer, two girls who wish to work at the cafe, this is the start of a bittersweet story that will intertwine them all.
Why similar: Visual Novel 50.6%, Anime 34.5%, Dating Sim 10.5%, Casual 4.3%
- #43 Miss！Don't Affect my Rank
70% matchVery Positive80% of 230 reviews2025
Dev: Peach Fox GamePub: Shark Shark Game
Windows · Mac
This visual novel blends simulation and management gameplay. The protagonist, aiming to become a pro esports player, tries to cut off all distractions but is drawn into a strange adventure with a tsundere childhood friend and a sultry neighbor, where unshakable bonds and passion collide!
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.9%, Anime 30%, Dating Sim 19%, Adventure 8.1%, Casual 5.7%
- #44 The Language of Love
72% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2019
Dev: ebi-hime
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Mitsuki, an aimless young man studying to take his university entrance exams, falls for a young single mother who lives in his apartment complex. A relationship develops between these mismatched social outcasts, and then...
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.1%, Anime 26%, Dating Sim 16.4%, Romance 10%, Casual 6%
- #45 Slobbish Dragon Princess LOVE+PLUS
71% matchVery Positive97% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: WhirlpoolPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 373.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Haru and the gang are back in Slobbish Dragon Princess Love + PLUS! Enjoy three short stories for Haru, Suzuka and Dorami which takes place after the events of Slobbish Dragon Princess.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.2%, Anime 37.4%, Romance 8.4%, Adventure 7.3%, Casual 6.7%
- #46 NinNinDays2
70% matchVery Positive91% of 162 reviews2022
Dev: iMelPub: qureate
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 625.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A life turned upside down after an encounter with two female ninja?! This romance adventure game is set in Akihabara, where you'll enjoy your new, slightly naughty roommate life with laughter, tears, and the friendship of two female ninja.
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.6%, Anime 34.3%, Adventure 9.1%, Romance 7%
- #47 NEKO-MIMI SWEET HOUSEMATES Vol. 1
69% matchVery Positive95% of 355 reviews2022
Dev: Animal HerbPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 66.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
What is one to do when face to face with a cat-eared, winged angel? Life will never be the same when the angel, Mint, moves in and becomes your new housemate. Follow Mint, a popular girl from the doujin circle "Animal Herb," as she stars in this brand new, heart-warmingly comedic game!
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.4%, Anime 31.8%, Romance 7.6%, Casual 6.6%, Adventure 4.7%
- #48 Cross Princess
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 950 reviews2020
Dev: 双叶小组
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Single route visual novel. Belle is actually a boy, an accident lets him and a bright girl named Bambi begin to live together, a warm and healing friendship + love story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 48.2%, Dating Sim 19.8%, Anime 14%, Casual 9.7%, Adventure 8.3%
- #49 Natsu no Iro no Nostalgia
70% matchVery Positive91% of 565 reviews2019
Dev: MOONSTONEPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 85.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
《追忆夏色年华》是由美少女游戏品牌MOONSTONE制作的一款奇幻恋爱题材作品。讲述了主人公与妹妹时隔三年一同返回故乡生活，并与曾经关系密切的三位女孩再度相见，并深入了解她们内心隐藏的爱意与黑暗的故事。本作由山风岚负责原画，吴担当剧本，solfa制作音乐，霜月遥献唱主题曲。
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.3%, Anime 28.2%, Dating Sim 11.4%, Casual 7.3%, Adventure 6.8%
- #50 Roommates
68% matchVery Positive85% of 192 reviews2024
Dev: Octaday
Windows · Linux
You have just entered the society, and since you have not found a satisfactory job for several months, you have to share an apartment with others. Your roommates is three lovely beauties, and then you will have a wonderful journey with three roommates and the people around you
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.1%, Dating Sim 23.9%, Simulation 16.8%, Casual 12.1%, Romance 6.6%
- #51 Games&Girls
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 271 reviews2017
Dev: Yume Creations
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 146.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
An episodic Visual Novel about a Gamer and his life with cute girls.
Why similar: Visual Novel 52.3%, Anime 37%, Casual 5.8%, Adventure 5%
- #52 Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star- HD
69% matchVery Positive93% of 388 reviews2017
Dev: FavoritePub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A Japanese love adventure game, as you follow the story of Kogasaka You, his hometown and a promise he made.
Why similar: Visual Novel 59.2%, Anime 25.8%, Adventure 7.7%, Casual 7.2%
- #53 Nanairo Reincarnation
68% matchVery Positive96% of 165 reviews2019
Dev: Silky's Plus WasabiPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Join spirit detective Kagami Makoto and his demon familiars as they hunt down the wandering ghosts disrupting the peace of his small town.
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.5%, Anime 30.5%, Romance 9.3%, Adventure 4.4%, Casual 4.3%
- #54 NYO-NIN-JIMA -My New Life in Charge of a Tropical Island-
66% matchVery Positive88% of 112 reviews2024
Dev: PacoPaco SoftPub: Shiravune
Windows
Japanese romance-adventure VN from hit developer PacoPaco Soft! Stepping ashore a remote southern island, the protagonist’s battered spirits are soothed by the lovely Kowakame family that takes him in. However, many more unexpected surprises await him on the island...
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.4%, Anime 27.6%, Dating Sim 16.6%, Romance 9.4%, Adventure 5.8%
- #55 Summer Clover
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,698 reviews2024
Dev: ConnectionPub: Mango Party
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Experience a summer like never before as you become a live-in housekeeper for three charming sisters (and your supportive supervisor).
Why similar: Visual Novel 43%, Anime 25%, Dating Sim 19.3%, Simulation 5.4%, Casual 4.3%
- #56 ATRI -My Dear Moments-
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 22,666 reviews2020
Dev: FrontwingPub: ANIPLEX.EXE
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 107.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"As the world sank, I found you." In the near future, a sudden and unexplained sea rise has left much of human civilization underwater. In a little town slowly being enveloped by the ocean, an unforgettable summer is about to begin for a boy and a mysterious robot girl...
Why similar: Visual Novel 48%, Anime 23.9%, Dating Sim 14%, Romance 8.1%, Casual 3.5%
- #57 Raising a Happy NEET
63% matchVery Positive92% of 225 reviews2026
Dev: るりりソフトPub: akaeroCore
Windows
A distant relative and NEET girl suddenly becomes your family. Together, you’ll begin a heartwarming and redemptive life together in this cohabitation sim.
Why similar: Anime 42%, Visual Novel 27.5%, Simulation 21.9%, Casual 8.6%
- #58 Summer~Life in the Countryside~
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,119 reviews2021
Dev: Dieselmine
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
An simulation game about reuniting with your childhood friend,and spending your summer vacation having her.
Why similar: Anime 27.5%, Dating Sim 24.9%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Simulation 19.5%, Adventure 7.7%
- #59 ISLAND
65% matchVery Positive95% of 1,753 reviews2018
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 154.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sanzenkai Setsuna awakens on the shore of isolated island Urashima with no memories of his past. Befriending three local girls, Rinne, Karen, and Sara, Setsuna's quest to discover the secrets of Urashima and how they tie into his own past - and future - begins.
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.8%, Anime 31.3%, Dating Sim 9.5%, Romance 5.2%, Adventure 4.4%
