- #1 Fallen Seeds II
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KPDPub: Monkey Rave Production
Windows
Continue Evod's adventure on the enigmatic planet of Ulthar, unraveling deeper mysteries and navigating political intrigues with his companions Ada, Lily, Sif, Ophelia, and Kaya.
Why similar: Nonlinear 11.1%, Lore-Rich 10.8%, Cyberpunk 9.8%, Dating Sim 9.5%, Detective 9.4%
- #2 Dream about yoU
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 雏形游戏
Windows · Mac
Choose the gender of both the protagonist and their partner! In this near-future world, you'll play as someone trapped in a virtual system. With help from a mysterious figure called DU, embark on a lighthearted, comedic adventure through dreams.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 15.8%, Cyberpunk 15.5%, Dystopian 13.6%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%
- #3 MINDFLUX: Dead Man Walking
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lost Gate StudiosPub: Salix Augeat
Windows
You are a cybernetic detective on the brink of madness. The only doctor who can save you is missing. Modify your brain to extract clues, bargain with ghosts from your past at the cost of sanity, and survive a decaying world of nightmares in this first-person horror RPG.
Why similar: Detective 15.6%, Dystopian 13.7%, Lore-Rich 12.7%, Nonlinear 12.3%, Choices Matter 9.4%
- #4 VIOLENT RUSH
95% matchPositive100% of 42 reviews2026
Dev: Sky SeekersPub: Evening Studio
Windows
A near future where ruthless corporations reign supreme. A familiar story, isn’t it? Once again, few have the courage to challenge the authorities. Enter our heroes: desperate youths armed with spray cans and… the truth. A visual novel about street art in a cyberpunk world, by Sky Seekers Studio.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 17.3%, Detective 16.8%, Lore-Rich 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Dystopian 10.7%
- #5 Kindred [Subject 6244]
94% matchPositive98% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: Victoria RafaelianPub: Captain Edge Studios
Windows
In this eerie, horror visual novel, you are confined in a room with a monster. How will you fare against petrifying odds? Will you be able to work your way into the mind of an indecipherable beast, or will you be added to the casualty count? A word of advice: Choose a side; don't look back.
Why similar: Nonlinear 16.9%, Dystopian 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Choices Matter 9.4%, Multiple Endings 9.1%
- #6 Project: Z3R0 Chapter 1&2
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kitticat Games Ltd
Windows
The "Chip" was humanity’s evolution; Now, it’s a silent weapon. Navigate a web of conspiracy in Vesper City as Detective Richard Apocryphal, alongside your Android partner E.M.R.S, as your investigation outcomes ripple through a fractured society. Can you solve the case before it’s too late?
Why similar: Cyberpunk 25.1%, Detective 21.2%, Mystery 11.5%, Choices Matter 9.2%, Visual Novel 8.5%
- #7 呼救Mayday
93% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: 黎浩贤
Windows
一个以好奇心为驱动力,你可以改写结局的解谜游戏
Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Lore-Rich 18%, Mystery 17.6%, JRPG 12.6%, Multiple Endings 12.2%
- #8 永生之庭
92% matchMixed48% of 470 reviews2026
Dev: IMaiIna
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
這裡是「學園」,一所瀰漫著黑色霧氣的怪異校園,而你,失去所有記憶的你,將成為這所校園中唯一的教師,並與四名學生一同生活,並逃離這所由黑霧砌成的牢籠。
Why similar: Lore-Rich 18.3%, JRPG 17.9%, Dating Sim 17.6%, Mystery 9.7%, Visual Novel 9.6%
- #9 Отделение 38
91% matchVery Positive94% of 241 reviews2024
Dev: The Three Windmills
Windows
После неожиданной смерти студент Александр попадает в "Отделение 38", где бюрократия переплетается с мистикой. Раскройте тайны этого потустороннего мира и найдите ответы, которые изменят всё.
Why similar: Detective 19.1%, Nonlinear 15.1%, Dating Sim 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Visual Novel 7.5%
- #10 Let Bions Be Bygones
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 122 reviews2024
Dev: Bohemian PulpPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Having lost everything, a retired, hardboiled detective, John Cooper, must take his last case to find a missing upper-class girl among the lowest parts of the dystopian city-planet Terrahive. Choose your unique path in this atmospheric narrative future-noir thriller.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 17.6%, Detective 16.8%, Lore-Rich 14.6%, Dystopian 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%
- #11 Jester / King
90% matchVery Positive94% of 90 reviews2021
Dev: Rolling Crown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You wake up as a jester next to the king's lifeless body. You are trapped in a cursed kingdom with three love interests. Will you seek the truth, help the others, or try to escape?
Why similar: Detective 15%, Dystopian 13.1%, Nonlinear 12.5%, Dating Sim 11.3%, Mystery 9%
- #12 Fallen Seeds
89% matchVery Positive87% of 92 reviews2024
Dev: KPDPub: Monkey Rave Production
Windows
As Evod, a special agent of the Earth Empire, you embark on a thrilling adventure to the enigmatic planet of Ulthar, inhabited by the zoomorphic tribe of the Flock, a biotechnological extraterrestrial civilization. Your mission is to unravel an ancient mystery that holds the key to your destiny.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 14.3%, Nonlinear 13.1%, Lore-Rich 12%, Dating Sim 11.9%, Detective 11.6%
- #13 Oracle: Pythia Protocol
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lanem Games
Windows
A dice-driven role-playing visual novel set in a cyberpunk world that survived the war against artificial intelligence. Forge bonds, upgrade implants, and shape the fate of Arkeo City. Your choices define your story, but the dice have the final word.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 17.4%, Detective 14.8%, Dystopian 14.2%, Nonlinear 14.1%, Choices Matter 8.7%
- #14 I drink Sorrel Coffee to reboot reality, but I'm being hunted by Monster Girls and armed agents
87% matchVery Positive86% of 256 reviews2025
Dev: ST SinovarPub: TopHouse Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"I drink Sorrel Coffee to reboot reality, but I'm being hunted by Monster Girls and armed agents" is a branching visual novel where your choices truly matter...
Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Nonlinear 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Multiple Endings 8.4%
- #15 Aim to Capture
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mystery Jam Games
Windows
A horror visual novel where you take on the role of a spy delving into the memories of others to find dirt on a sinister biocorporation. Not for children or the easily disturbed.
Why similar: Detective 15%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Nonlinear 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Mystery 10.7%
- #16 Kindred [High Tide]
86% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Victoria RafaelianPub: Captain Edge Studios
Windows
In this detective horror visual novel, investigate a seabound anomaly. Explore areas of interest, uncover clues, and piece together evidence before time runs out — and before this mission becomes your last. Choose a side; don't look back.
Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Mystery 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, Choices Matter 8.6%
- #17 灰海迷城
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Coladice Studio
Windows
《灰海迷城》是一款赛博朋克风格的文字冒险游戏。玩家将扮演一位名为“铅灰”的少女,探索这座名为“25小镇”的赛博朋克都市,并踏上一条属于自己的救赎之旅。
Why similar: Cyberpunk 24.9%, Lore-Rich 20.2%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Dystopian 14.1%, RPG 10.1%
- #18 久美子之死:昭和少女血色告白
84% matchVery Positive92% of 142 reviews2026
Dev: LingVision Games
Windows
1988年,日本泡沫经济破灭前夕,化身被冤枉成嫌犯的刑警,侦查青梅奇怪自杀案,牵连出持续20年的连环杀人案秘密,穿梭烟酒与霓虹的昭和街头,在人心与生死的抉择中,搜查蛛丝马迹,找出血案真相。
Why similar: Detective 17%, Lore-Rich 13.1%, JRPG 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Mystery 9.8%
- #19 Justice.exe
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 102 reviews2022
Dev: Late Game ClutchPub: Gameclaw Studio
Windows · Mac
Justice.exe is a dialogue-heavy dystopian legal drama in which you defend sentient AI in court. Discover key story elements in dialogue, build your case by studying arguments, and engage the opposing counsel in wits, charisma and skullduggery. Small choices might alter the fate of your clients.
Why similar: Dystopian 19.3%, Detective 17.3%, Cyberpunk 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Mystery 9%
- #20 Ezrebeth
84% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Tymedust Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ezrebeth is an old, bitter recluse who finds herself constantly invaded by her peculiar relatives during the winter holidays. Oh, and she's stuck in a time loop! Investigate, interview and cross-reference as you attempt to figure out what's going on in this surreal visual novel.
Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Mystery 12.5%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, Multiple Endings 11.4%
- #21 Agent Sirius
82% matchPositive94% of 34 reviews2026
Dev: LunarianPub: Saikey Studios
Windows
Join Beni Akesuzu, the high school detective president and secret agent, in this thrilling mystery RPG! Investigate mysterious incidents, solve puzzles,and uncover a sinister plot as monsters lurk in the shadows in a race to save the school and it's students before it’s too late!
Why similar: Detective 23.5%, JRPG 21%, Mystery 13.1%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Anime 10.2%
- #22 Trillenium
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Owl's Nest Games
Windows
In the year 2999, art is on the brink of extinction by AI. Within 3 Days, unite the few remaining artists together to end AI's monopoly on society once and for all. Trillenium is a bite-sized 2D RPG created by artists, for artists, and reminds us that to lose art is to lose humanity itself.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 23.2%, Dystopian 23%, JRPG 21.2%, Choices Matter 10.2%, Multiple Endings 8%
- #23 Deep Copy
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BOON/BANE
Windows · Linux
Deep Copy is a top down point-and-click literary adventure set in a hand-painted science fiction world. Awakened with no memory, you must solve puzzles and navigate a branching story to piece together the dense, interconnected mystery at the heart of the lab.
Why similar: Nonlinear 18.5%, Detective 14.7%, Lore-Rich 13.4%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%
- #24 仿生羊游戏
81% matchPositive83% of 47 reviews2025
Dev: Motopia Studio
Windows
The Game Of Bionic Goat is a suspenseful story-oriented adventure game in which you manipulate the main character to interact with the scene and game characters, advancing the story through communication and choices with other characters.
Why similar: Dystopian 18.8%, JRPG 17%, Dating Sim 13.4%, Mystery 10.7%, Visual Novel 8.2%
- #25 NCH: Chronos Rebirth
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Simian Dawn
Windows
When the war between the Enhanced and ordinary humans shatters the future, turning back time becomes humanity's final gamble. As a life scientist navigating two timelines, you must decide: force genetic equality or embrace natural selection? No matter your choice, someone will pay the price.
Why similar: Detective 14.6%, Lore-Rich 14.3%, Dystopian 13.3%, Cyberpunk 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 11%
- #26 咖啡机Coffee-machine
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SnoworldPub: 现实映像工作室
Windows
你是无机脑公司的一名员工,经个人志愿与公司筛选成功进入咖啡机实验工程。只要通过这项测试,你就能够实现自己梦想中的计划,你能成功吗?
Why similar: Dystopian 20%, Lore-Rich 15%, JRPG 13.9%, Detective 13.7%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #27 Sense - 不祥的预感: A Cyberpunk Ghost Story
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 588 reviews2020
Dev: SuzakuPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 56%
A 2.5D horror game inspired by Clock Tower and Fatal Frame, mixing cyberpunk with traditional Cantonese folklore. With careful attention to pacing, atmosphere and storytelling, Sense hopes to return the horror genre to its roots by celebrating visceral horror and the slow, fearful creep of dread.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 20.3%, Dystopian 17.6%, Survival Horror 11.4%, Multiple Endings 8.6%, Choices Matter 8.5%
- #28 Destiny Isle
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HiStory
Windows
"Destiny Isle" is a visual novel that combines survival horror, multiplayer combat, and puzzle-solving elements. Set in a mysterious isolated academy, players take on the role of newcomer Xu Fan, uncovering the academy's chilling secrets while navigating between darkness and hope.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 18.4%, Nonlinear 16%, Interactive Fiction 13.4%, Mystery 11.4%, Multiple Endings 8.4%
- #29 Work Life Balance
77% matchPositive97% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: LandUni Studio
Windows · Mac
“Are you truly happy?” — A near-future dystopian RPG of corporate satire. In a world where work is everything, 【Work Life Balance】 may be the key to happiness—or a crafted illusion. Join the mysterious “Work Life Balance Fellowship” and uncover the truth.
Why similar: Dystopian 22.3%, JRPG 16.6%, Detective 16.6%, Multiple Endings 9.2%, Mystery 7.6%
- #30 Who's Lila?
78% matchVery Positive95% of 3,610 reviews2022
Dev: Garage Heathen
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face
Why similar: Detective 19.1%, Nonlinear 15.1%, Lore-Rich 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Multiple Endings 8.3%
- #31 Error: Love - Human Bug Eradication Project
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 子时不卜
Windows
If love is an error you can’t fix… will you delete me—or choose to keep me? Step into the role of a censor and dive into a story of order, freedom, and love.
Why similar: Dystopian 20.2%, Dating Sim 15.8%, Cyberpunk 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%, Visual Novel 8.3%
- #32 死亡编码-Death Code
78% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: 橙光游戏
Windows
Death Code is a battle royale genre. It tells the story of Lin Mohuai, a female protagonist with amnesia, who wakes up to find herself involved in an eight-person battle royale game. Everyone is given a code, and the way to win is to kill the player whose number is plus one.
Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Mystery 13.7%, JRPG 12.5%, Multiple Endings 10.2%
- #33 Endless Dream
75% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: 濒危生物同好会
Windows
This is a post-apocalyptic mystery exploration romance visual novel. you are a romantic and thrilling journey with three significant characters to uncover the mystery of your past. Every decision you make will determine the ultimate fate of those you love and the world itself.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 17%, Dating Sim 14.9%, Detective 14.6%, Cyberpunk 12.3%, Multiple Endings 9%
- #34 命运观测:选择性缄默
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 猫术师CAT-S
Windows
Fate Observation: Selective Muteness is an interactive narrative game exploring the complex relationships (love?) between adult men.There are no black-and-white answers here.Make your choice, then walk the path.Uncover the truth that belongs to you across 15 divergent world lines.
Why similar: Dating Sim 23%, Cyberpunk 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Multiple Endings 12.4%
- #35 Touhou: Fading Illusion
76% matchVery Positive91% of 234 reviews2022
Dev: Indie Game Order
Windows · Mac · Linux
A visual novel based on Touhou Project, made by fans for fans and others! Embark on the investigation of the greatest incident in Gensokyo's history and discover the terrifying truth of the youkai world with Reimu Hakurei, Marisa Kirisame, Sakuya Izayoi and other heroines!
Why similar: Detective 19.2%, Nonlinear 17%, Lore-Rich 16.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Multiple Endings 8.2%
- #36 Rose Academy
73% matchVery Positive93% of 61 reviews2026
Dev: KK Studio
Windows · Mac
A detective visual novel inspired by Danganronpa and Everlasting Summer. You play as a young agent sent to an elite girls’ academy to investigate a suspicious death. Interrogate suspects, gather clues, and build romantic relationships — truth or temptation?
Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Dating Sim 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Visual Novel 9.8%, Mystery 8.8%
- #37 Gamedec - Definitive Edition
75% matchVery Positive80% of 1,700 reviews2021
Dev: Anshar StudiosPub: Anshar Publishing
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Gamedec is a single-player cyberpunk isometric RPG. You are a game detective, who solves crimes inside virtual worlds. Use your wits to gather info from your witnesses and suspects, getting to the bottom of deceptive schemes. The game continually adapts to your decisions and never judges.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 16.7%, Detective 15.3%, Nonlinear 14.6%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Mystery 8.4%
- #38 机影:夏夜梦寻
74% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: 卯月游戏(MaoyueGame)
Windows
"Start your dream-seeking journey in the future city!" - In the game, players will play the role of "Park Bo-myeong", the deputy director of the AI Inspection Bureau, and travel through the summer night of the future city "Golden City" with their assistant robot "Dill".
Why similar: Dating Sim 16.7%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Cyberpunk 13.4%, Multiple Endings 12.2%, Anime 9.9%
- #39 Veiled Shadows
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Party of One Games
Windows
Live a month in a rural mountain town, build bonds, and hunt a mystery across two worlds. Manage your days, explore dungeons, and fight turn-based battles to recover what's been lost.
Why similar: JRPG 18.1%, Dating Sim 17.5%, Detective 15.4%, Visual Novel 10%, Exploration 8.7%
- #40 GRAFT
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Harebrained
Windows
GRAFT, TRANSFORM, SURVIVE. Escape a dark, decaying space station the size of a continent in this story-driven survival horror RPG from the makers of BATTLETECH and the Shadowrun Trilogy.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 19.8%, Dystopian 17.3%, Lore-Rich 12.2%, Survival Horror 11.5%, Sci-fi 9.1%
- #41 SIGILLVM: RESONANCE
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LevistokPub: BRXKENVN
Windows · Linux
The Long Night is close at hand. The city comes to a standstill in the lead up to the festivities. But a series of strange events forces Asra to seek out the truth she doesn't truly wish to know, and to come face-to-face to those she has long since left behind.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 19.9%, Nonlinear 17.8%, Dating Sim 12.2%, Visual Novel 8.9%, Multiple Endings 8.7%
- #42 Buy a Croquette!
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 7,532 reviews2024
Dev: 越青Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
March 2012, Nagano. The brave and clever high school girl, Chio Aozora, is facing a major crisis: she doesn’t have enough money to buy a croquette! Navigate through the streets and alleys of Nagano, interact with a variety of characters, solve complex puzzles, collect 380 yen, and buy a croquette!
Why similar: JRPG 17.4%, Mystery 13.9%, Detective 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Sci-fi 11.2%
- #43 Cyber Syrup Syndrome
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Narrator
Windows
Cyber Syrup Syndrome is an adult visual novel set in a dystopian metropolis. You can work diligently to indulge in any absurd virtual pleasure, or patiently pursue genuine connections to uncover the secrets lurking in the shadows. When digital sweetness tastes this good, does reality still matter?
Why similar: Dystopian 26.8%, Lore-Rich 20.5%, Dating Sim 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Visual Novel 7.9%
- #44 Bloody Hype
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CineGames
Windows · Mac
You'll grow from a helpless viral victim to an all-powerful god of public opinion. When you finally hold power and beauty, facing this world that feeds on human suffering, will you become a cog in the viral machine, or the blade that cuts through the rules? The choice is yours.
Why similar: Detective 19.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Dating Sim 12.7%, Lore-Rich 12.6%, Mystery 12.4%
- #45 The Angel's Devil Tail - One More Question 2
69% matchVery Positive96% of 114 reviews2026
Dev: 橘音
Windows
A horror-meets-cute puzzle game with a twist-filled Yuri romance story.
Why similar: Detective 22.8%, JRPG 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Mystery 11.4%, Visual Novel 9.5%
- #46 Fateweaver: The Alchemist's Quandary
71% matchVery Positive98% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
You are The Fateweaver; an ancient beast of legendary status. It is your job to determine which way Fate will unravel as you dig deep into the psyche of those who beckon. Decide whether to help those who beg for your mercy, or invoke the wrath of the Gods upon those you deem unworthy of existence...
Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Mystery 11%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Interactive Fiction 9%
- #47 Double-Sided Aces
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kukui studio
Windows
This is a BL Dating Sim featuring multiple male protagonists. Six unique love interests, all fully voice-acted! Make choices at every step to uncover their hidden double lives. Zaize Yang, works at a tech company and gets caught up in a web of gangs and betrayal. What choices will he make?
Why similar: Dating Sim 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Detective 13.5%, Multiple Endings 10.6%
- #48 malViolence - Definitive Edition
70% matchVery Positive93% of 150 reviews2023
Dev: Mado
Windows · Mac · Linux
CAUTION: Escape from this supervillain at your own risk...A short sci-fi visual novel packed with brain-teasing puzzles, gruesome deaths and heartbreaking secrets.
Why similar: Dystopian 21.2%, Cyberpunk 20.3%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Anime 8.2%
- #49 AI: The Somnium Files
70% matchVery Positive92% of 9,207 reviews2019
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.
Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Mystery 16.3%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Anime 11.5%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #50 Zarathustra - Cybergeddon
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Tim Rachor
Windows
Take on the role of Agent Amy Tanner and solve a case in a cyberpunk future, where technology and religion have become one - A classic pixel art point&click adventure.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 22.4%, Lore-Rich 19.9%, Detective 18.6%, Dystopian 14.6%, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #51 Outbreak The Fedora Files: What Lydia Knows - Known Factors
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Dead Drop Studios LLC
Windows
Join Lydia as she takes her fight to expose the corruption in Cypress Ridge to City Hall in the second part of the visual novel series What Lydia Knows.
Why similar: Dating Sim 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Detective 15.2%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Visual Novel 9.4%
- #52 Sunlight Scream
69% matchVery Positive84% of 81 reviews2023
Dev: Faithy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The hero moves to a new city. However, along with him comes a masked killer who begins to kill his friends one by one... Make decisions to build your adventure. Can you stop him before it's too late?
Why similar: Detective 25.3%, Dating Sim 15.6%, Mystery 13.5%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Anime 9.8%
- #53 Moonlight: Season One
68% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Big Bat Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Neural Implants have redefined humanity, but a single death threatens to expose their darkest secret. Investigate, uncover, and survive in this adult visual novel of mystery, passion, and control.
Why similar: Dystopian 21.3%, Cyberpunk 21.2%, Dating Sim 12.7%, Detective 10.4%, Sci-fi 9%
- #54 No Recollection
68% matchMixed67% of 30 reviews2024
Dev: Jake Platt
Windows · Mac · Linux
A mystery visual novel following a boy who awoke in a strange building, with no recollection of where he is, how he arrived, why he’s here, or how to leave. Discover the answers to these mysteries as you search for a way out. Meet a small but colorful cast in your journey, and escape together!
Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Mystery 15.1%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Visual Novel 10.5%
- #55 Univocity
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Novaerc
Windows · Mac · Linux
Univocity is a short cyberpunk visual novel wrapped in neon aesthetics with a lush atmospheric soundtrack, featuring a deep and emotional conversation between two people about taking down a global tech monopoly.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 28.9%, Dystopian 27.6%, Sci-fi 12%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Choices Matter 8.3%
- #56 嘉德莉亚的挽歌 ~Wind and Dream~
66% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: 遥喵_Haruka
Windows
风色的奇迹与永不醒来的梦。集恋爱、冒险、群像于一体,在这款文本量高达200万字的回合制JRPG中,与你重要的伙伴一同在拉薇达大陆中游历,发掘角色身上的秘密,击败形形色色的敌人,并通过自己的力量终结这场乱世,最终守护心中那位珍爱的对象。
Why similar: JRPG 24.9%, Lore-Rich 22.2%, Dating Sim 12.5%, Multiple Endings 9.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%
- #57 莫比乌斯疑案
68% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: YiMiao Game
Windows · Mac
多条故事线,高智商烧脑反转型剧情类RPG游戏,线索伏笔众多。
Why similar: Detective 24%, JRPG 20.8%, Mystery 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Visual Novel 8.9%
- #58 Sword of Mejor
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GnomePub: Partscove Inc.
Windows
A unique rpg experience where you follow the path of a sword, rather than 1 set character! Follow the Sword of Mejor as it travels the lands swapping hands through battles, trades, gifts and more! With more paths and endings to count, every playthrough is different!
Why similar: JRPG 20.7%, Lore-Rich 20.6%, Nonlinear 16.1%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Multiple Endings 12.6%
- #59 WRITE.EYE
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MorroMedia
Windows
In a futuristic Seattle, the CorpoState regulates every citizen's perception through a mandatory contact lens. Magic, a weary editor in Tower D#503, has come to realize the history he polishes is a hollow lie. Installing an unauthorized override, he toggles his lens to descend to the streets below.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 36.7%, Dystopian 32.8%, Sci-fi 14.4%, Multiple Endings 6.7%, Exploration 5.4%
- #60 The price of tomorrow
65% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Gleb&Aleksandr
Windows
The price of tomorrow is a story-driven sci-fi drama about the choice between a corporation and the people of planet Chenora. As Jack Butler, you negotiate, break taboos, and decide the planet’s fate. Yield to the temptations of Omnilat — and choose wisely.
Why similar: Dystopian 20.7%, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Multiple Endings 13.7%, Choices Matter 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.2%