- #1 A Vessel of Frustration
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Micki
Windows
You return to your hometown but no one recognizes you. But that doesn’t matter, because you are not here for them. You are here for her. Midgårdsormen, singer and artist, pervert and goddess, a being truly out of this world.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 14.1%, Supernatural 13.4%, Psychological 11.9%, Lore-Rich 10.1%, Surreal 9.9%
- #2 Hydrangea
96% matchVery Positive93% of 139 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: LGBTQ+ 16.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.3%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Visual Novel 12.7%
- #3 X.E.H.A. Rogue
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Corvaena Games LLC
Windows · Mac
They steal your crew and force your ship to crash-land on an alien planet where you must start fresh with nothing but a dilapidated base and a... talking cat?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.7%, LGBTQ+ 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Lore-Rich 11.6%
- #4 CamGirls: Sophie X Rias
95% matchPositive88% of 24 reviews2021
Dev: Dharker Studios
Windows
Follow Sophie as she embarks on her latest adventure in making money, working alongside the enigmatic Rias as they put on a special yuri/lesbian camgirl show for their viewers.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Dialogue Heavy 9.1%
- #5 Iridescence ~ A Charming, Seaside Epic!
94% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: NeoNight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore a serene island where land and sea intertwine on your quest to help a mysterious girl from the sea find her way home. Uncover rich mythology and hidden truths in this heart-warming, epic tale, brought to life with gorgeous artwork and music. Embark on a truly unforgettable adventure!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 13.8%, LGBTQ+ 13.6%, Lore-Rich 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Visual Novel 10.1%
- #6 Always The Same Blue Sky...
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 247 reviews2015
Dev: NeoNight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A gripping seaside adventure following the connection of two young souls, each unknowingly helping the other make sense of a world that seems senseless. Complemented by breathtaking artwork and an addictive soundtrack, this charming tale will definitely suck you in and leave a lasting impression!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 15.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.8%, Lore-Rich 13%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Visual Novel 10.5%
- #7 Girl Werewolf Hamlet Saves Christmas
93% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Stegaloaurus Game Development
Windows · Linux
Guide Hamlet (now a Girl *and* a Werewolf) as she deals with a murder mystery, a usurped throne, and a cursed sledding competition. Her emotions are your stats, so.... emote wisely. Or impulsively. Or with shame. It’s her kingdom. Everyone else is just tolerated in it.
Why similar: Visual Novel 15.6%, LGBTQ+ 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.6%
- #8 Beyond The Mist: Beginnings
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Intimidating Puffin Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A romance-driven narrative about destiny, devotion, and the dangerous pull of belonging, set against the ruins of a long‑lost city calling you home.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.5%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Psychological 12.6%, Supernatural 11.5%
- #9 State of Presence
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Harmony Frontiers
Windows · Mac
Waking up in a stranger's apartment is a jarring experience, even worse is learning you're there because you died. Phase between memories, the liminal plane, and current day to uncover your demise. Both the dead and living can help you on this journey. Will you play it safe or take risks?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19%, Supernatural 14.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Psychological 11.3%
- #10 Homunculus Hotel
91% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2022
Dev: Team SolEtude
Windows
Explore the dreams of the Homunculus Hotel's guests in order to understand yourself.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Surreal 9.4%
- #11 A Weekend Trip
90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: lukepagca
Windows
A short narrative about a trip with friends over the weekend. Decide what River does during the trip. Help your friends, explore the place, or just enjoy the scenery.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, LGBTQ+ 14.3%, Dialogue Heavy 13.2%, Nature 8.5%
- #12 Past Spirals to Present
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: R ButtonPub: Hierarch Games
Windows · Mac
You are a soul, ready for your next lifetime on earth. To prepare for incarnation, you visit the Interdimensional Museum to remember your personalities from past lives. Tour the museum artifacts, remember who you were, and when you're ready, the museum will reveal your next life to you.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18%, Supernatural 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Surreal 10.3%
- #13 Our Burial Dolls Remastered
89% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: granatPub: ROSEVERTE
Windows · Mac · Linux
A horror mystery visual novel where a boy and a girl undergo a strange ritual in a remote mountain village. As eerie phenomena creep into their daily lives, they begin to uncover unsettling truths. Your choices shape how the story unfolds.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.9%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Supernatural 17.2%, Mystery 12.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.5%
- #14 Six Legends
88% matchVery Positive100% of 104 reviews2025
Dev: Vincent Paquin
Windows
The epic and emotional journey of six dragons growing up in a broken civilization, each with their own unique perspectives on life. Mixing Visual Novel, Point-And-Click, Rhythm, Cooking, Fighting and more, Six Legends is a unique experience about life and friends.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Dialogue Heavy 10.9%
- #15 EmyLiveShow: S&M story
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: Team Emily
Windows · Mac
Discover the depths of your fetishes and kinks with EmyLiveShow stars Emy and Nia! Spend amazing hours in the company of beautiful v-tubers and find out their secrets!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Character Customization 10.3%
- #16 Greed and Fear and the Rest
86% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Cyampire
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are ready to say goodbye to life, but are you prepared to face your life's truth? Navigate a grad student's life between greed and fear in his final 6 hours (and beyond) in this BL visual novel.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12.4%, Psychological 10.6%
- #17 The Last Days of Friendship Valley
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HEATHER FLOWERS
Windows
A deckbuilding narrative RPG about conflict negotiation, goats, and impending doom. Make your own goat character, navigate arguments with cards, uncover an ancient mystery, and try to save the world.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Character Customization 11.6%, Surreal 10.7%
- #18 Alien Snap
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: JoStorys
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore an alien planet, snap pictures of wildlife and build relationships with your crewmates in this heartfelt sci-fi Point & Click - Visual Novel.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.3%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Visual Novel 15%, Surreal 13.6%, Lore-Rich 10.4%
- #19 Reigns: The Witcher
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 185 reviews2026
Dev: NerialPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 21.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.3%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Lore-Rich 7.7%
- #20 the Death of the Video Star
84% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: K Van Martin
Windows · Mac
The Death of the Video Star is a visual novel about dealing with the aftermath of killing God, and maybe having to kill Her again.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.6%, Supernatural 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Dialogue Heavy 11.3%, Surreal 11%
- #21 The Shame of a Daydreamer
83% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Micki
Windows
Shame & choices = possible apocalypse. You need to figure out what’s causing the apocalypse to happen, so that you can prevent it. 2 playable characters with different relations to shame → 2 unique perspectives of the same story. Complicated families, branching choices and unforgiving consequences.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 13.8%, LGBTQ+ 13.6%, Supernatural 13.1%, Psychological 12.3%, Surreal 11%
- #22 あなたに花束を
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: abyss good gamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
“Flowers for You” is a gentle adventure game where you create custom bouquets based on each customer’s story as a florist. Set in modern Japan, listen to faded memories and craft floral arrangements that bring color back into their lives.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Dialogue Heavy 14%, Visual Novel 12%
- #23 MINE MEMORY
82% matchVery Positive95% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: VAINSANE
Windows · Mac · Linux
Uncover the skeletons in Hana's closet in "MINE MEMORY," a gripping psychological visual novel. Dive into Hana's memories, shape her destiny, and confront haunting choices with deep consequences.
Why similar: Psychological 22%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.7%, Mystery 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Choices Matter 11.4%
- #24 Flora Parasocial
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Laments_VN
Windows
Audiences connect to their favorite celebrities all the time. How does it affect these people when put into a game of life or death? Only time will tell.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.2%, LGBTQ+ 18.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Lore-Rich 14.8%, Visual Novel 14.7%
- #25 Plenty of Fish in the Sea
79% matchVery Positive93% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: Nullblade Studios
Windows
Plenty of Fish in the Sea is a cozy narrative-driven dating sim where you engage in heartfelt conversations with charming salmon and take them on delightful underwater dates.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Relaxing 10.8%, Visual Novel 10.3%
- #26 GOBLR: Goblin Date Night Simulator
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SunS3b
Windows
A bite-sized visual novel about going on dates with some absolutely disastrous goblins.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Colorful 6.7%
- #27 Open Spaces SE
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Queenship Game StudioPub: Queenship Game Studio, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Skylar is an student with anxiety. Walter is a farmer with social anxiety and PTSD. Jessica is a programmer with anxiety and agoraphobia. Li Wei is an technologist with intense anxiety. Navigate their stories, learn how they move through the world, and about methods of treatment and recovery.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, Psychological 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Visual Novel 11.9%
- #28 Ace & Aro: Heart-to-Heart
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kinmoku
Windows · Mac · Linux
Welcome to the Ace & Aro Meetup! Everyone is accepted here – whether you’re a-spec yourself or just curious to learn more. Meet the members, try a cocktail (or two) and unwind with some arcade games. Let’s have a heart-to-heart!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.2%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Relaxing 8%, Character Customization 7.3%
- #29 The Afterlife Cafe
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Guava Pixel Studios
Windows · Linux
Travel to the world of the dead, whose stories encourage reflection on life. Chat with spirits, brew drinks to suit your mood, and bond with the people who run the afterlife cafes. In this urban sci-fi fantasy visual novel, your choices impact the living, the departed, and your own path forward.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.1%, Dialogue Heavy 16%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Supernatural 14.8%, Visual Novel 14.6%
- #30 Whispering Memories
77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Stellar Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Dialogue Heavy 13.5%, Choices Matter 9.9%
- #31 The Dreamwalkers
77% matchPositive90% of 30 reviews2024
Dev: Nightbloomer Studio
Windows
Take control of Morgan's destiny as his world is turned upside down. Explore the world of Dreams, where mythological creatures and Nightmares are real. A story-heavy adventure game with multiple endings, romance options and a symphonic music! Inspired by Neil Gaiman and Inception.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 15.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.8%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Mystery 11.3%, Choices Matter 10.6%
- #32 Spirit Talk - Cozy Visual Novel
75% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2026
Dev: Tortita Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cozy visual novel about a lovely witch who’s able to talk to spirits in a fantasy setting. Using her powers, Julia helps her neighbors in their daily whereabouts. Craft potions, find the right time to use them and get to know both spirits and clients to find their peace.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 16.9%, LGBTQ+ 16.8%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Relaxing 9.9%
- #33 Scarecrows of Illyria
78% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Stegalosaurus Game Development
Windows · Linux
Sole survivor of a terrible incident, you find yourself in the company of new friends and new conflict on the island of Illyria.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Choices Matter 9%
- #34 The Final Fragment
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: mahousparkle
Windows
A GxG coming-of-age visual novel. Nina sucks at choosing. But when a mysterious incident happens at the arts academy, will she muster the courage to choose–or will she let someone else decide on her behalf?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Dialogue Heavy 10.6%, Psychological 8%
- #35 The Archipelago
76% matchVery Positive90% of 113 reviews2022
Dev: Never Done Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Archipelago is a visual novel about brewing tea. The teas you choose determine who you encounter in the midst of a vibrant and changing world.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.9%, Lore-Rich 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Relaxing 9.3%
- #36 anxiety.exe
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HexyArts
Windows
Relaxing, cute and informative game about anxiety disorders and mental health in general.
Why similar: Psychological 18.7%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Dialogue Heavy 14.6%, Choices Matter 14.5%, Relaxing 12.2%
- #37 Columbus
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ZHANG CHUNNING
Windows
Columbus》 is a dark fantasy visual novel with dual male leads. Play as Weaponzzie, a nameless weapon trapped in a wealthy estate. Dialogue choices drive a branching story to 10 endings—tenderness, ruin, freedom, or downfall. Your bond with the young master is defined by you.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Dialogue Heavy 14.2%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Psychological 10.4%
- #38 Dunwich Park
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flawed Designs
Windows · Mac
Dunwich Park is a Lovecraftian horror adventure game and visual novel. Play as the newest park ranger of Dunwich Park, a campground infested with eldritch abominations. With a branching narrative that responds to your choices, actions can have terrible consequences. Choose carefully, choose fast.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.3%, Lore-Rich 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Character Customization 10.5%
- #39 Our Life: Now & Forever
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GB Patch Games
Windows · Linux
A paper airplane, two new neighbors, four autumns, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable, choice-heavy story where you grow from childhood to adulthood.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.8%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%, Character Customization 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 12%
- #40 Lone Bird in the Tree
72% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Aosolagame
Windows · Mac
“Lone Bird in the Tree” is an adventure game with male and female versions of each of the four characters. The story alternates between the “future” of the main character, who is deeply traumatized by the grief of his/her best friend, and the “story leading up to the loss of his/her best friend”.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Hand-drawn 8.8%
- #41 Syrup and the Ultimate Sweet
72% matchVery Positive98% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: NomnomNami
Windows · Mac · Linux
A candy alchemist finds a candy golem in her basement workshop...
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.1%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Relaxing 7.7%, Choices Matter 7.1%
- #42 Call Me Cera
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Toadhouse GamesPub: Team Toadhouse
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 'crunchy wholesome' game about making friends as an adult.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.3%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Lore-Rich 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.1%
- #43 Jurnal Risa: Dark Destiny
71% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Digital Happiness
Windows
Witness the resurrection of the foretold nemesis of the Jurnal Risa family, which was never revealed before. Unveil its dark destiny within this horror-adventure game. This is all about family. Tale of Jurnal Risa, as recounted to me by Risa herself.
Why similar: Supernatural 15.7%, Lore-Rich 15.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%, Dialogue Heavy 12%, Visual Novel 11.2%
- #44 Vogvhathos
73% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Corvaena Games LLC
Windows
As an elf in a panicked flight from home, you discover a more dangerous secret: a human claiming to be a dragon.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Lore-Rich 10.6%
- #45 Help! I've Been Cursed With a Bubble Butt
71% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Kyle, Ceren & CJPub: Studio Terranova
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take control of a bountifully cursed nonbinary protagonist as they navigate a world filled with peril and problems as they search for purpose and self-love. Make impactful choices and guide our cheeked up hero to save the world... and themselves.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 24.8%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Relaxing 7.7%, Cute 6.8%
- #46 Ashen Reverie
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Tidalspire
Windows
You’ve ignored the hallucinations for years. But after visiting a shrine in search of answers, a stranger claims she sees them too. Ashen Reverie is a visual novel about the consequences of chasing a myth too far.
Why similar: Supernatural 16%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Psychological 10.3%
- #47 Head Over Heels
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TundraFlamePub: Dulcia Games
Windows · Mac
A dullahan goes to a speed-dating event: Will she fall head over heels or trip up on her chances for love?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, LGBTQ+ 15.1%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Supernatural 9.8%
- #48 Travelling Light
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Studio IDUNPub: Yotsuba Interactive
Windows · Mac
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 21.8%, LGBTQ+ 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Psychological 9%
- #49 Telvoikai
70% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Corvaena Games LLC
Windows · Mac
You've been tasked with collecting data on an alien planet. Choose between exploring the jungle tropics or navigating deep into the bioluminescent sea.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.7%, Lore-Rich 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Visual Novel 14.5%
- #50 The Final Prize is Soup
69% matchVery Positive94% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: 4nokiPub: Quill Yuri
Windows · Linux
You who are unqualified to drink Meng Po's soup, you have been chosen for the game of life. A horror yuri visual novel following a series of death games in the afterlife.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 17.6%, LGBTQ+ 17.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Psychological 10.6%
- #51 Where Ichor Flows Below
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Purple-Rocket
Windows
After three carriage rides, you have finally made it to the quiet town of Palena to start your new life. Things seem to be going well with your new arcane workshop here, but it seems your past hasn't entirely escaped you.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.3%, Lore-Rich 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Visual Novel 14%
- #52 Where is my lady?
68% match3 user reviews75% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Paradox White Cat
Windows
A vibrant fantasy visual novel with multiple endings and choices.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.5%, Interactive Fiction 18.3%, Visual Novel 17.6%, LGBTQ+ 14.7%, Relaxing 6.7%
- #53 Spellbound : The Magic Within
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Wyrdren Games
Windows
Spellbound: The Magic Within is a branching narrative, multiple ending visual novel. Jump into a world of Magic, Witchcraft and Mystery as a magician in training. Interact with a host of unusual characters. Choose from multiple schools of magic, bond with your tutor, and maybe even save the world.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.8%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Choices Matter 9.5%
- #54 Tavern Talk - A Cozy Visual Novel
66% matchVery Positive89% of 1,761 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle Troll Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A cozy visual novel about running a tavern in a D&D-inspired fantasy! Gather rumors, serve magical drinks, and meet adventurers on a life-changing quest.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.6%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%
- #55 Liar Luna
68% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Moon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 23.6%, LGBTQ+ 23%, Interactive Fiction 19%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Choices Matter 10.2%
- #56 BURN
67% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Convict Games
Windows
𝕭𝖀𝕽𝕹 is a short and replayable visual novel, where you play Nina BURN, the biggest pop star in the world at the turning point of her career. Will you change pop music? Will you become a monster? 𝖄𝖔𝖚 𝖜𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝕭𝖀𝕽𝕹.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 19.9%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Surreal 13%, Choices Matter 12%
- #57 Artificial Instincts
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cyampire
Windows · Mac · Linux
You came here with a motive, so as everyone, except that you are able to change theirs. Ride with Lucas to turn down all the love interests or end their trouble in this (obviously artificial intelligence-themed) sci-fi BL visual novel. Enjoy the long-waited grand finale in this trilogy!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.7%, Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Dialogue Heavy 13.3%, Psychological 12.5%
- #58 Parts of the Elephant
66% matchPositive100% of 49 reviews2024
Dev: 1 head 2 skulls
Windows · Mac · Linux
Weird things are happening in the Elephant Hotel. It's getting late, you're getting drunk, and moments in the lives of strangers are scattered around you like spilled puzzle pieces. Can you put it all together?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Surreal 12.1%, Psychological 11.7%
- #59 Darkly Glass
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BioSignosis
Windows · Linux
Trade your soul for digital fame in this psychological visual novel. As fallen tech mogul Doran White, navigate a treacherous social media landscape. Your choices shape his fate in this hand-drawn, neuroscience-inspired reimagining of Oscar Wilde's classic.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.4%, Dialogue Heavy 17.8%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Psychological 14.1%, Choices Matter 11.4%
- #60 VOICE
68% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2021
Dev: WTFMAN
Windows
VOICE is a game about the story of living in a dystopian world where speaking is forbidden.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.5%, Lore-Rich 17.1%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Dialogue Heavy 11.3%