- #1 Sticky Business
97% matchVery Positive94% of 7,447 reviews2023
Dev: Spellgarden GamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 34.4%, Relaxing 20.5%, Simulation 16.1%, Cute 11.6%, 2D 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the creative shop management and artistic expression found in the seed game.
- #2 Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 31,721 reviews2021
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
Why similar: Incremental 15.6%, Cartoon 13%, RPG 12.8%, JRPG 12.7%, Simulation 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: A delightful management simulation that captures the cozy, community-focused vibe of running a small business.
- #3 Potionomics
96% matchVery Positive90% of 7,274 reviews2022
Dev: Voracious GamesPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
You’ve inherited your uncle’s potion shop—and a huge debt. Better get brewing! Customize your store, hire heroes to gather ingredients, befriend (or romance) fellow vendors to learn new haggling strategies, and go head-to-head with competitors in this narrative-driven, deck-building shop simulator.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.3%, LGBTQ+ 25.6%, Simulation 20%, RPG 19.6%, Indie 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: It combines deep shop management mechanics with a charming cast of characters and dating-sim elements.
- #4 Our Life: Beginnings & Always
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 13,479 reviews2020
Dev: GB Patch Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.4%, Character Customization 23.7%, Otome 16.9% ★, Visual Novel 13.5%, Relaxing 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A heartwarming, LGBTQ-inclusive visual novel that emphasizes character growth and cozy, slice-of-life storytelling.
- #5 Arcade Spirits
94% matchVery Positive91% of 627 reviews2019
Dev: Fiction Factory GamesPub: PQube
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Arcade Spirits is a romantic visual novel that follows an alternative timeline where the 1983 video game crash never occurred. It's 20XX and you've just started a new job at the Funplex game arcade. Who will you meet along the way? Will you find the romance you're seeking?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.4%, Otome 19.5% ★, Character Customization 17.8%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Female Protagonist 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Explores fandom and hobby culture through a dating-sim lens, matching the thematic focus of the seed game.
- #6 Coffee Talk
94% matchVery Positive95% of 12,298 reviews2020
Dev: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31.8%, Relaxing 18.1%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Emotional 14.2%, Simulation 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on relaxing, character-driven narratives that make the player feel like a central part of a small, intimate community.
- #7 Calico
93% matchVery Positive87% of 4,975 reviews2020
Dev: Peachy Keen GamesPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Calico is a day-in-the-life community sim game where you are given an important and adorable task: rebuild the town’s cat café and fill it with cute and cuddly creatures! Build up your café by filling it with cute furniture, fun decorations, yummy pastries, and get it bustling with animals again!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.4%, Character Customization 18.1%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Relaxing 10.2%, Simulation 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A highly aesthetic, relaxing simulation game that focuses on cute, community-driven activities.
- #8 Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,991 reviews2019
Dev: Popcannibal
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30%, Emotional 25.6%, Relaxing 23.4%, Cute 11.3%, Casual 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the wholesome, supportive, and creative community spirit central to fandom culture.
- #9 Unpacking
91% matchVery Positive93% of 39,661 reviews2021
Dev: Witch BeamPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.
Why similar: Relaxing 28.5%, LGBTQ+ 23.1%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Cute 12.3%, Simulation 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a relaxing, meditative experience focused on personal space and decorating, similar to the room customization in the seed game.
- #10 Little Witch in the Woods
90% matchVery Positive89% of 12,587 reviews2025
Dev: SUNNY SIDE UP
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch.
Why similar: Relaxing 23.2%, Simulation 22.7%, RPG 21.4%, Cute 20%, Casual 8%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, charming simulation game that emphasizes crafting and interacting with a whimsical world.
- #11 Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,457 reviews2010
Dev: EasyGameStationPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down. Recette Lemongrass finds herself in charge of an item shop built into her house, in order to pay back a loan her father took and then skipped out on - and Tear, her newfound fairy "companion", won't take no for an answer!
Why similar: JRPG 23.5%, RPG 22%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Comedy 11.9%, Simulation 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential shop management game that balances business growth with character interactions.
- #12 Voice Love on Air
89% matchVery Positive87% of 529 reviews2024
Dev: SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Windows
A BL dating sim with elements of studio management and interactions with voice actors! Follow Aki, a newbie voice director who has to complete the recordings for several BL dramas, and interact with the charming voice actors. Come give voice to the language of love!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 51.5%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Simulation 11.1%, Emotional 7.2%, Relaxing 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A management and dating simulation that mirrors the professional and romantic aspects of the seed game.
- #13 VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 38,192 reviews2016
Dev: Sukeban GamesPub: Ysbryd Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 32.6%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Simulation 11.1%, Cute 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a cozy, narrative-heavy experience where you build relationships with a diverse cast of regulars.
- #14 My Time at Sandrock
86% matchVery Positive88% of 28,550 reviews2023
Dev: Pathea Games
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder. Use your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and turn your run-down workshop into a well-oiled production facility to save the town from the jaws of economic ruin!
Why similar: Character Customization 34.8%, RPG 19.8%, LGBTQ+ 15.4%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Simulation 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A community-focused simulation game that emphasizes building relationships and contributing to your town.
- #15 Winkeltje: The Little Shop
87% matchVery Positive88% of 1,814 reviews2022
Dev: Sassybot
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Winkeltje: The Little Shop is all about building, decorating, and running your own old-world fantasy shop. Buy low, sell high - from nails and apples to swords and alchemic love potions. Impress your customers, craft items, and be the master of your very own shop.
Why similar: Character Customization 57.4%, Simulation 26.8%, Cute 15.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the satisfying loop of managing a shop, crafting goods, and decorating your space.
- #16 Backstage Pass
89% matchVery Positive86% of 279 reviews2016
Dev: sakevisual
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 98%
A visual novel/sim game about life, love, and working in the entertainment industry. Play as makeup artist Sian Goodin as she navigates the world of showbiz. Make friends, forge business relationships, and maybe even find romance!
Why similar: Otome 45.2% ★, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Simulation 10.8%, Indie 3%
Why You'll Like It: An otome-style visual novel that focuses on the behind-the-scenes life of a student and fan.
- #17 Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
86% matchVery Positive95% of 52,284 reviews2020
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.
Why similar: Emotional 26.1%, Hand-drawn 20.2%, Female Protagonist 20%, Relaxing 19.9%, Simulation 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional and management-heavy game that prioritizes character connection and cozy, hand-drawn visuals.
- #18 Lake
85% matchVery Positive87% of 5,712 reviews2021
Dev: GamiousPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 32.8%, Female Protagonist 26.9%, Relaxing 25.7%, Comedy 14.5%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, narrative-driven game that captures the quiet, slice-of-life feeling of the seed game.
- #19 Fragile Feelings
84% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: ebi-hime
Windows · Mac · Linux
A sweet, slow burn yuri / lesbian visual novel about an anxious young teacher being swept off her feet by the cool, competent school nurse.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.6%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Emotional 11.6%, Comedy 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A character-focused visual novel that explores emotional themes within an LGBTQ-inclusive narrative.
- #20 Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,691 reviews2023
Dev: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dust off your coffee machine and prepare your warmest smile to meet your customers again in the second episode of the much loved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator; Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.7%, Relaxing 18%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Simulation 12.2%, Emotional 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the cozy, character-focused narrative experience that makes the player feel like a valued member of a community.
- #21 Lilycle Rainbow Stage!!!
84% 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: LGBTQ+ 31.6%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Relaxing 11.7%, Comedy 11%
Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that highlights LGBTQ themes and character-driven romance in a cute, anime-inspired style.
- #22 A Short Hike
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,017 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Relaxing 41.6%, Cute 23%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Indie 9.7%, Casual 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A brief, cozy, and beautiful indie experience that captures the relaxing, low-stakes nature of the seed game.
- #23 All the Words She Wrote
82% matchVery Positive97% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: ebi-hime
Windows · Mac · Linux
A cutely comedic lesbian / yuri visual novel about a grumpy, socially awkward writer and her cheerful, happy-go-lucky fan set in the Japanese countryside.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.5%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Comedy 8.4%, Cute 8%
Why You'll Like It: A short, sweet visual novel that emphasizes writing and personal connection.
- #24 Stardew Valley
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,008,001 reviews2016
Dev: ConcernedApe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 22.6 hrsMean: 84.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Why similar: Relaxing 29.7%, RPG 26.6%, Simulation 19.4%, Cute 7.9%, 2D 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for cozy simulation, community building, and personal customization.
- #25 Cosplay Club
82% matchMixed64% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Behold Studios
Windows · Mac
In this turn-based RPG you'll embark on the journey of becoming a Magical Girl cosplayer! But don't let this journey fool you, because this is not just roleplaying: your costumes will give you real life powers, and the world's fate will be in your hands!
Why similar: Character Customization 21.7%, LGBTQ+ 18.7%, JRPG 14.4%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Comic Book 14.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features character customization and tactical RPG elements centered around the hobby of cosplay.
- #26 House Flipper
79% matchVery Positive94% of 108,943 reviews2018
Dev: EmpyreanPub: Frozen District
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
House Flipper is a unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Buy, repair and remodel devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell them at a profit!
Why similar: Simulation 44.8%, Relaxing 43.8%, Casual 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides deep, satisfying room decoration and renovation mechanics for those who enjoy customizing their space.
- #27 Grow: Song of the Evertree
80% matchVery Positive81% of 2,549 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.
Why similar: Simulation 48.4%, Cute 33.4%, Casual 18.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines management and simulation with a strong focus on customization and nurturing a world.
- #28 Cats and the Other Lives
78% matchVery Positive91% of 1,505 reviews2022
Dev: Cultic Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Part interactive fiction, part Felis domesticus adventure, “Cats and the Other Lives” explores the reunion of a broken family from the perspective of their house cat, Aspen.
Why similar: Emotional 65%, 2D 35%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-rich, cozy game that focuses on character dynamics and intimate storytelling.
- #29 Welcome to the Adventurer Inn!
81% matchMixed63% of 118 reviews2021
Dev: peperoncinoPub: Kagura Games
Windows
Having just opened an inn, you set out to create a comfortable environment to bring in tired adventurers looking for respite after their questing. Earn money, upgrade your inn, and befriend a diverse cast of characters!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.5%, RPG 24.2%, JRPG 19.8%, Simulation 18.5%, Indie 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A management simulation that features anime-style characters and a focus on running a successful business.
- #30 My Wifey
77% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2026
Dev: Hellim Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
End your loneliness at the computer! Bring your desktop to life with My Desktop Waifu. Chat offline, monitor your system performance (CPU/RAM), keep your notes, and strengthen your bond as you pat her head. Plus, you can even upload your own character!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.1%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Simulation 17.3%, Incremental 14.6%, Character Customization 8.8%
- #31 My Wife
76% matchVery Positive94% of 149 reviews2025
Dev: Neko Game
Windows
Meet your new digital companion - an ultra-cute desktop mascot that brings life to your screen! Place her anywhere on your desktop and enjoy immersive interactions and heartwarming moments.
Why similar: Moddable 24.3% ★, Character Customization 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Cartoon 10.4%, Emotional 10.1%
- #32 UncleOffice:uncle Dating Simulator
78% matchMixed62% of 95 reviews2025
Dev: GameUncle
Windows · Mac
You can play as a newcomer, start a new life, and date 12 uncles
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.9%, Incremental 14.9%, Cartoon 12.4%, RPG 9.7%, Visual Novel 9%
- #33 Only You
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 746 reviews2026
Dev: 忘雪社Pub: WindField Games
Windows · Linux
"Problem Child" me, Class Heartthrob her—two lines that should never cross collided through a series of coincidences, shattering my monochrome world. Crave her eyes on me alone, crave her world with me alone. The once-pure admiration begins to twist...
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.9%, Incremental 19.8%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Visual Novel 10.6%, RPG 9.4%
- #34 Syrup 2: Candy Alchemy RPG
74% matchVery Positive100% of 92 reviews2025
Dev: NomnomNami
Windows · Mac · Linux
Syrup the Candy Alchemist is looking to expand the variety of delicious candies offered at her store, Atelier Sweets! Travel around the world with friends, collecting rare ingredients and battling adorable monsters along the way.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25%, JRPG 14.7%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, RPG 12%, Visual Novel 11.9%
- #35 SneakyDoggie
73% matchVery Positive97% of 151 reviews2025
Dev: 鲨拉曼达Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows · Mac · Linux
"Sneaky Doggie" is a dress-up game. You play as a loyal dog, creating a wide range of outfit combinations. Choose your favorite outfits, complete quests, and become a great doggie! ૮ ・ﻌ・ა Woof!
Why similar: Incremental 24.2%, Relaxing 10.7%, Cartoon 9.1%, RPG 8.9%, Emotional 8.8%
- #36 Arcadia Fallen II
72% matchVery Positive99% of 145 reviews2026
Dev: Galdra Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this sequel to the award-winning roleplay visual novel, Arcadia Fallen, you play as a senior student at the Seven Winds Academy. Choose from three different magical disciplines, and let your choices shape the personality of your character as you navigate school life during a time of great change.
Why similar: Otome 22% ★, LGBTQ+ 17%, Character Customization 15.2%, Comic Book 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.9%
- #37 Love Curse: Find Your Soulmate
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,103 reviews2025
Dev: Xso
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Love Curse is a GL visual novel. You’ve fallen under a curse, and the only way to break it is to find your soulmate! The clock is ticking… Will you find true love? And what secrets will you uncover along the way?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 41%, Female Protagonist 23%, Visual Novel 12.8%, RPG 5.6%, Emotional 5.4%
- #38 A Pinch of Magic
75% matchVery Positive84% of 238 reviews2021
Dev: Crystal Game Works
Windows
Save your grandparent's failing café/magic shop from bankruptcy and possibly fall in love!
Why similar: Otome 24% ★, LGBTQ+ 23.6%, Character Customization 18.7%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Visual Novel 10%
- #39 LOVE SHOP Simulator 💕🛒
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 86 reviews2026
Dev: OneHand GamesPub: Taboo Tales 💘
Windows
Run your own love shop in this quirky first-person simulator! Stock 30+ products, set up displays, hire staff, and serve customers to earn tips. Unlock new items through a spin system and grow your fun, chaotic business into the hottest spot in town. 😏
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 39.2%, Relaxing 20.6%, Simulation 17.6%, Cute 12%, Casual 5.9%
- #40 Can I Not Fall for Idols?
72% matchVery Positive80% of 460 reviews2026
Dev: Mikimaki
Windows
You’ve become the manager of a brand-new idol group—only to find yourself drowning in romance flags from the start! Love with idols is strictly forbidden. Can you survive this chaotic, no-love-allowed romcom—the first of its kind in the otome world!?
Why similar: Otome 45% ★, Comic Book 14.6%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Comedy 7.8%
- #41 Alice in Stardom - A Free Idol Visual Novel
75% matchVery Positive84% of 162 reviews2019
Dev: Crystal Game Works
Windows
Can you manage to beat your competitors to be the next top idol- and maybe even win their hearts in the process?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.1%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Visual Novel 19.2%, RPG 14.1%, Casual 6.6%
- #42 Signed and Sealed With a Kiss
76% matchMixed67% of 72 reviews2019
Dev: Reine Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
"Raise" your own perfect boyfriend in this visual novel-stat raiser. Will you fall in love or will you say goodbye?
Why similar: Otome 23% ★, LGBTQ+ 19.2%, Character Customization 14%, Female Protagonist 9%, Comedy 8.6%
- #43 Desktop Kitten Girl
71% matchVery Positive88% of 323 reviews2025
Dev: KDream
Windows
Median: 87.9 hrsMean: 423.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Wanna make your desktop more interesting? Here comes the cute littile witch! She will keep your company all the time on the desktop! And you can add different events to the little witch's routine! Every event has abundant collection elements. The game supports the steam workshop!
Why similar: Comic Book 21.7%, Relaxing 17.2%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Simulation 14.4%, Cute 12%
- #44 Vtuber Simulator : Vtuber模擬器
73% matchVery Positive86% of 451 reviews2021
Dev: 阿煙
Windows
Customize your own character, streaming, training, and become a famous Vtuber!
Why similar: JRPG 21.1%, RPG 18.2%, Simulation 17.4%, Comedy 9.8%, Cute 8.5%
- #45 Spirited Heart Deluxe
77% matchMixed46% of 90 reviews2014
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Spirited Heart is a fantasy life simulation game. Create your fantasy alter ego choosing between an apparently normal human, a cute elf and a wicked demoness. Run your life in a virtual fantasy world: choose a job from the 20 different ones available, raise your stats, and maybe even find romance!
Why similar: Otome 21.2% ★, LGBTQ+ 20.7%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Visual Novel 9.4%, RPG 9.3%
- #46 V-LOVER!
69% matchVery Positive91% of 1,379 reviews2025
Dev: HentopiaPub: LewdLoco
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
You have become a manager at a VTuber production by a twist of fate, tasked with the important mission of nurturing three VTubers. In order to help them reach the pinnacle of the VTuber world, you not only need to carefully manage their schedules but also fulfill their various ♂ needs...!?
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.3%, Simulation 17.7%, RPG 17.6%, Cartoon 16.4%, Cute 12.4%
- #47 硅心_Silicon Heart——AI少女情人梦 _AI Girl Lovestory
71% matchVery Positive90% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: 呐呐呐制作组Pub: LoveStoryProject
Windows
超越程序化的爱——阿宅插画师与机器人少女的温馨恋爱喜剧！
Why similar: JRPG 18.7%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, RPG 14.7%, Relaxing 12%, Comedy 8.9%
- #48 Maid Cafe on Electric Street
70% matchVery Positive86% of 704 reviews2024
Dev: Adventurer's TavernPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Maid Cafe on Electric Street is a leisurely maid cafe adventure set in the otaku haven of Nipponbashi, Osaka.
Why similar: RPG 28%, Visual Novel 24.3%, Simulation 16%, Cute 14%, 2D 11.7%
- #49 Oriko Days
69% matchVery Positive94% of 157 reviews2026
Dev: AnriFrusPub: Winter’s Archive
Windows
Oriko Days is a warm and cute life-sim inspired by classic virtual pet games! You get to look after your very own catgirl friend Oriko - Give her attention, feed her, decorate her apartment, and watch how she reacts. ₍^. .^₎Ⳋ
Why similar: Simulation 20.3%, Relaxing 19.9%, RPG 18%, Cute 13.6%, Female Protagonist 12.7%
- #50 AV Director Life!
68% matchVery Positive86% of 643 reviews2025
Dev: TeamKRAMAPub: Mango Party
Windows
AV production simulation game you can freely film, edit, and sell your creations! Work with charming heroines to produce top-tier masterpieces, boost your reputation, and grow your sales. Striving to pay off your debts, take on the fiery challenge of reaching the top of the industry as a director!
Why similar: Simulation 68%, Relaxing 14.5%, Casual 13.6%, Indie 3.9%
- #51 Spread The Love
69% matchVery Positive88% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: jamms
Windows · Mac
A silly dating sim where your flavor decides your fate. Customize your profile, flirt with six lovably unique characters, and try to survive your first date!
Why similar: Character Customization 41.9%, Visual Novel 20%, Simulation 15.8%, Cute 9.2%, Casual 8.7%
- #52 Love Craft
68% matchVery Positive99% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: Toiu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Join the Crafting Club, where the glue is strong and the feelings stronger! Craft chaos, flirt fearlessly, and make some very bad romantic decisions! Find your project partner in this elimination-based Dating Sim!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 37%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Comedy 11.6%, Emotional 11.1%, Simulation 10.5%
- #53 Star Ring
70% matchVery Positive89% of 80 reviews2023
Dev: 深海海鲜组Pub: NVLMaker
Windows
长篇×乙女向×模拟养成 欢迎来到星之诗学院！追求梦想的你，就是未来最璀璨的明星。——九种职业路线，七位可攻略角色，丰富的游戏系统，打造独一无二的演艺圈传奇。
Why similar: Otome 29.3% ★, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Visual Novel 11.1%, RPG 9.6%, Simulation 9.2%
- #54 After I met that catgirl, my questlist got too long!
70% matchVery Positive90% of 143 reviews2021
Dev: Rascal Devworks
Windows
Find love and establish your adventurers' guild in this yuri RPG / visual novel hybrid!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.7%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, JRPG 16.3%, Visual Novel 15%, RPG 11.9%
- #55 Trainee Death Simulator
66% matchVery Positive93% of 1,964 reviews2024
Dev: Bone Nail
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
You will play as a Trainee Death, harvesting Souls to pay off your debt. Random choice events offer you various options: Lie in bed and slack off since the debt is endless anyway, Or follow your senior to earn some extra Souls, collecting outfits to switch up your style.
Why similar: Cartoon 30.6%, Simulation 19.1%, RPG 19%, JRPG 16.5%, Cute 8.7%
- #56 Fields of Mistria
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 27,781 reviews2024
Dev: NPC Studio
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.3%, RPG 21.1%, Relaxing 18.9%, Simulation 17.1%, Cute 12.4%
- #57 Kemono Teatime
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,447 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Lalala
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Relax in the world of Kemono Teatime, where animal ears are a normal part of everyday life. Here in Melodius, you can whip up whatever blends of tea you desire in your favorite cafe as you play through an adorable story. Come now and live out your bestest and cutest life—down to the last drop.
Why similar: Emotional 17.3%, Comic Book 16.3%, Female Protagonist 16%, Simulation 13.5%, Visual Novel 12.7%
- #58 Clicker Cuties - Anime Idler
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 464 reviews2024
Dev: Clicker Company
Windows
💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Meet virtual cuties, care for them, and get to know their stories!
Why similar: Incremental 47.4%, RPG 16.1%, Character Customization 13.3%, Simulation 9.8%, Cute 7.7%
- #59 Crush Crush
67% matchVery Positive89% of 28,060 reviews2016
Dev: Sad Panda Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 96.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Welcome to Crush Crush - the Idle Dating Sim! Meet, flirt, and fall in love with a motley cast of girls in this heartfelt and hilarious game.
Why similar: Incremental 50%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Cute 10.2%, LGBTQ+ 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
- #60 I Wanna Be A Game Dev!
65% matchVery Positive95% of 218 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 26.9%, RPG 23.2%, Comedy 17.4%, Cute 15.7%, Simulation 13.4%
