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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+ 34.2%, Relaxing 20.7%, Simulation 16.1%, Cute 11.7%, 2D 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the creative process of designing and selling goods, mirroring the fanzine creation aspect of the seed game.

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: Clicker 13.8%, Cartoon 13.7%, RPG 13.5%, Simulation 13.1%, Comedy 13%

Why You'll Like It: A charming business simulation game where you manage a restaurant and interact with a cast of unique characters.

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+ 40.7%, Drama 19.7%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Simulation 9%, Emotional 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong focus on creative work and fandom-adjacent themes within a romance-driven narrative.

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+ 28.4%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Visual Novel 14.2%, RPG 14.1%, Relaxing 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Blends RPG mechanics with crafting and a cozy, LGBTQ-inclusive narrative.

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+ 28.2%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Comedy 8.4%, Emotional 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that captures the emotional depth of creative writing and LGBTQ themes.

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+ 25.1%, Character Customization 18.2%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Relaxing 10.4%, Simulation 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, cute, and LGBTQ-friendly simulation game focused on community and customization.

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+ 31.3%, Relaxing 18.3%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Emotional 14.4%, Simulation 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a relaxing, character-focused experience that emphasizes listening to stories and building connections.

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 45.9% ★, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Simulation 10.7%, Indie 3%

Why You'll Like It: A female-protagonist dating sim that captures the excitement and busy nature of working in the entertainment industry.

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: RPG 28.9%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Comedy 15.5%, Simulation 14.3%, Cute 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines shop management and business simulation with RPG elements in a charming, anime-inspired setting.

Customize your own character, streaming, training, and become a famous Vtuber!

Why similar: RPG 20.5%, Simulation 19.6%, Drama 17.4%, Comedy 11%, Cute 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Simulates the experience of managing a digital content creator, aligning with the fandom and internet culture themes.

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%, Otome 19.9% ★, Character Customization 17.9%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: An inclusive visual novel that celebrates gaming culture and character-driven relationship building.

Save your grandparent's failing café/magic shop from bankruptcy and possibly fall in love!

Why similar: Otome 24.5% ★, LGBTQ+ 23.2%, Character Customization 18.9%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Visual Novel 10%

Why You'll Like It: A dating sim that offers character customization and LGBTQ-inclusive romance options.

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+ 23.9%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Drama 12.5%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Emotional 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that explores emotional narratives with an anime aesthetic and LGBTQ representation.

Fashion police, open up! Collect clothes, put together fashionable outfits, and impress your captors — for a chance to regain access to the outside world!

Why similar: Character Customization 27.1%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, LGBTQ+ 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Simulation 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on character customization and anime-style aesthetics in a visual novel format.

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+ 31.3%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Visual Novel 15%, Relaxing 11.9%, Comedy 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel featuring a female protagonist and strong LGBTQ themes in a charming, anime-style world.

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 28.8%, LGBTQ+ 22.7%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Cute 12.4%, Simulation 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a meditative and cozy experience centered on organizing and decorating personal spaces.

Witches x Warlocks is a cute and light-hearted Halloween Raising Sim; featuring a customizable protagonist and 4 love interests of different genders!

Why similar: Otome 26.1% ★, LGBTQ+ 23.9%, Cartoon 12.6%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Comedy 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cute dating sim that provides a lighthearted and inclusive experience for fans of the genre.

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+ 32.2%, Drama 11.7%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Comedy 10.2%, Emotional 10%

Why You'll Like It: A funny and LGBTQ-inclusive dating sim that parodies common tropes in the genre.

Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.

Why similar: Relaxing 47%, Simulation 38.8%, 2D 14.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the satisfying loop of collecting, identifying, and managing a shop of unique items.

"Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story" is a sound novel game where you work alongside Satone, a girl who loves writing stories. Customize lo-fi music, ambient sounds, and landscapes to create a focused environment. As you deepen your bond with Satone, you may discover a special connection with her.

Why similar: Relaxing 23.6%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Drama 20.4%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Cute 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, atmospheric experience that prioritizes comfort and anime-inspired visuals.

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+ 25.9%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Visual Novel 19.4%, RPG 14.2%, Casual 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Centers on the idol industry and character-driven storytelling with a female protagonist.

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 42.2%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Simulation 15.8%, Cute 9.2%, Casual 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features character customization and multiple endings in a casual, dating-sim-focused environment.

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 21.8% ★, LGBTQ+ 20.5%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Visual Novel 9.5%, RPG 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A life simulation game with RPG elements that allows for deep character development and multiple paths.

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 44.6% ★, Comic Book 14.9%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Comedy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An otome-style dating sim that explores the complexities of fandom and romance.

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 23.3%, Simulation 22.5%, RPG 21.4%, Cute 19.9%, Casual 8%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy RPG simulation game that emphasizes exploration, crafting, and charming character interactions.

Travel to the sleepy village of Caterwaul Way and rebuild your grandmother's cat cafe. Renovate your restaurant, befriend the local cats and townsfolk, forge lasting friendships, unravel catty mysteries, and build a home for dozens of unique felines!

Why similar: Cartoon 30.7%, Relaxing 23.4%, Simulation 21.8%, Cute 13.4%, 2D 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A business simulation game that emphasizes cozy vibes and building relationships with customers and pets.

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 35.3%, RPG 19.9%, LGBTQ+ 14.7%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Simulation 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A robust simulation RPG that focuses on community building, crafting, and character relationships.

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 29.8%, RPG 26.6%, Simulation 19.3%, Cute 7.9%, 2D 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential cozy simulation RPG that offers endless customization and community-building opportunities.

BUNNY BOND is a steamy visual novel where you can chat, flirt, and fall in love with 6 handsome guys! Enjoy fun interactions with the group, send DMs to whoever catches your eye, and collect all of the sexy pictures they send to you!

Why similar: Otome 28.5% ★, Cartoon 14.4%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Drama 9.6%, Comedy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A casual dating sim that provides a lighthearted and interactive experience.

Moonstone Island is a creature-collecting life-sim set in an open world with 100 islands to explore. Make friends, brew potions, collect Spirits, and test your strength in card-based encounters to complete your Alchemy training!

Why similar: Relaxing 25.8%, RPG 22.8%, Simulation 20.5%, Cute 16.7%, 2D 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines creature collection, RPG combat, and cozy simulation in a vibrant, stylized world.

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 17.6%, Simulation 17.5%, Clicker 13.9%, Character Customization 8.9%

"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+ 21.5%, Clicker 18.1%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Visual Novel 10.5%, RPG 9.2%

"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: Clicker 15.3%, Relaxing 12.2%, Emotional 10%, RPG 10%, Drama 9.5%

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 12.4%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Cartoon 10.4%, Emotional 10.3%

You can play as a newcomer, start a new life, and date 12 uncles

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.1%, Clicker 13.7%, Cartoon 12.2%, RPG 9.5%, Visual Novel 8.8%

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 22.1%, Relaxing 17.3%, Female Protagonist 16%, Simulation 14.4%, Cute 12.1%

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 28.6%, LGBTQ+ 25.8%, Simulation 20.2%, RPG 19.7%, Indie 5.7%

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 21%, RPG 15.9%, Simulation 15.9%, Cartoon 14.8%, Cute 11.2%

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 67.9%, Relaxing 14.6%, Casual 13.5%, Indie 4%

"Raise" your own perfect boyfriend in this visual novel-stat raiser. Will you fall in love or will you say goodbye?

Why similar: Otome 23.5% ★, LGBTQ+ 18.9%, Character Customization 14.1%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Visual Novel 8.5%

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%

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 17.6%, Comic Book 16.6%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Simulation 13.4%, Visual Novel 12.7%

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+ 44.6%, Female Protagonist 25.1%, Visual Novel 13.9%, RPG 5.4%, Emotional 5%

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+ 21.3%, Character Customization 19.4%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Relaxing 10.1%, RPG 10%

"Dog Licking Simulator" is a relaxing and casual love-making game. Players need to interact with their goddess in the game, and often give the goddess various cosmetics, luxury goods, takeaways, milk tea, etc. to increase themselves Feelings with the goddess.

Why similar: Clicker 17.2%, Cartoon 15%, RPG 12.2%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Hand-drawn 9.4%

💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Meet virtual cuties, care for them, and get to know their stories!

Why similar: Clicker 45.4%, RPG 16.6%, Character Customization 14.1%, Simulation 10.1%, Cute 7.9%

Play as an aspiring fashion designer with your own boutique and experience a heart pounding romance.

Why similar: Otome 39.1% ★, Character Customization 19.6%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Simulation 7.3%

Wanting Wings is a cute and romantic, yuri visual novel about three girls living together and falling in love over the course of their daily lives. Your choices determine which two will ultimately pair together.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Relaxing 11%, Comedy 10.8%

A lot of unique Japanese nerds appear one after another! Let's enjoy the exciting daily life with him, a member of the nerds circle who is interested in you!

Why similar: Simulation 34.6%, Visual Novel 25.9%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Cute 13.8%, Indie 3.4%

A light admonishment from Mom sparks the realization that these twin sisters care for each other in more than a familial sense. In this dramatic & romantic yuri Visual Novel, it's up to you to navigate the forbidden tension between the sisters so their love can flourish without growing one-sided.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 33.7%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Emotional 9.6%, Drama 7.8%

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 20.1%, RPG 18%, Cute 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12.4%

Experience two different stories with two different heroines in this love-filled idol management game! Complete with Live 2D-animated H-Scenes!

Why similar: RPG 20.6%, Simulation 19.4%, Drama 18.3%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Cute 9.5%

Live the life of a Monster, from birth to elderhood and beyond, making decisions that affect the world of Monsters and Humans. Solve problems. Meet animals and interesting people. Get to know them. Eat them. Make your own story!

Why similar: RPG 24%, Simulation 22.1%, Comedy 16.2%, Cute 12.4%, Casual 9.9%

Live the day-to-day of a magic school student! Whimel Academy is a cozy magic school simulation game. Manage your time and balance between studying magic, part-time jobs, and befriending (or romance) classmates in this wholesome and enchanting world!

Why similar: Character Customization 22.6%, LGBTQ+ 20.8%, Hand-drawn 18.4%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Simulation 9.9%

Tired of working alone? This time 4 lovely girls are here to assist you in your journey to become the best Anime Artist! Draw, Color, Collect art while unlocking tons of dresses and hair styles! Fully personalize your helpers and, this time, don't forget to make them fall in love!

Why similar: Character Customization 40%, Female Protagonist 27.1%, Cute 13%, 2D 10.8%, Casual 5.9%

A comfy yuri VN about the foxgirl Miho and her quest to find the person who's most important to her. This emotional visual novel features two different heroines to choose from, and a story that will make you both laugh and cry!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 33.4%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Emotional 14.2%, Cute 8.7%

Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker is a hilarious dating simulator with a difference. Manage your own matchmaking agency with the guidance of your fabulous boss, drag queen diva Kitty Powers!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 36.2%, Character Customization 14.6%, Simulation 12.6%, Female Protagonist 10%, Comedy 9%

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 27%, RPG 23.3%, Comedy 17.2%, Cute 15.7%, Simulation 13.4%

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+ 22.9%, RPG 21.1%, Relaxing 19.2%, Simulation 17.1%, Cute 12.5%

CraftCraft is a narrative-heavy RPG sim with hands on forging and jewelry making! Create a pretty tiara for a mermaid or a sword made of dragon blood! Be a Moth or a Cat and express your creativity in your cozy crafting studio and change the lives of locals in the mysterious port town of Windspell.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.7%, Character Customization 21.7%, Relaxing 12.8%, Visual Novel 11.4%, RPG 10.6%