Games Like Sigh of the Abyss

Embrace the monster within to free yourself from a curse in this dark fantasy visual novel, a standalone introduction to the characters and setting of Sigh of the Abyss.

Why similar: Otome 17.6% ★, LGBTQ+ 9%, Historical 8.2%, Lore-Rich 7.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.2%

Discover the secrets of the witches and demons in this dark fantasy romance game, featuring a female protagonist whose personality is completely up to the player thanks to extensive dialog choices.

Why similar: Otome 24.2% ★, LGBTQ+ 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.9%, Interactive Fiction 7.6%

Play as the young witch Shar, as she moves in with a famous witch who keeps demonic prisoners in her basement. Will you find romance or doom?

Why similar: Otome 26% ★, LGBTQ+ 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.4%, Romance 7.6%

Enjoy a dramatic romance in this fairytale otome visual novel. Who will you decide to trust and fall in love with in this mysterious town where fairytales have become warring mafia famiglia? Explore this exciting world through a dozen routes and 20+ endings!

Why similar: Otome 28.9% ★, LGBTQ+ 10.8%, Romance 8.4%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Visual Novel 7.9%

You are a girl with a demonic heart, trapped with a group of suspicious individuals. A demonspawn arrives, setting off a chain of mysterious murders. Can you trust any of your fellow captives and find love in the chaos? Or will you fight for your life alone?

Why similar: Otome 29.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.1%, Interactive Fiction 10%, Romance 8.7%

Embrace or resist the demonic influence around you. Romance your companions in this RPG with an emphasis on conversation choices and character interactions.

Why similar: Otome 30.3% ★, LGBTQ+ 13.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Multiple Endings 8.5%

A fantasy otome game based on the myths and legends of Hokkaido, Japan. Meet and fight with unique Gods, overcome fierce trials together, and discover what happens when you pursue forbidden love with the divine..

Why similar: Otome 29.9% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Romance 8.7%, Female Protagonist 8.4%

Play the role of a young alchemist apprentice who is unwillingly bound to an illegal spirit. Suddenly drawn into a war between humanity and magic, they must join a group of unlikely heroes to escape their own doom, hopefully saving the world along the way.

Why similar: Otome 33% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.9%, LGBTQ+ 13.1%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Romance 9.1%

In this interactive tale of love and war, be the force of reason that your kingdom needs, or perpetuate its reputation as a force of destruction. Find love and weave friendships, or cast it all away for the sake of retribution.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.9%, Romance 10.4%

A dark fantasy tale where death is not the end but the path to the truth. Two magi trapped in a collapsing tower must unravel a deadly mystery. Each death reveals another piece of the puzzle that is their shared past and forbidden love. For fans of House in Fata Morgana and literary dark fantasy.

Why similar: Otome 24.4% ★, LGBTQ+ 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.1%, Multiple Endings 7.3%

Bewitching Sinners is a dark comedy dating sim where your choices will either leave you with your true love or ruin a whole world and potentially killing millions of people within it, no pressure! Explore a fantasy world full of witches, hot priests, and the occasional dance with death.

Why similar: Otome 28.5% ★, LGBTQ+ 15%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%, Visual Novel 8.7%, Romance 7.6%

Discover secrets long forgotten, and nurture relationships waiting to bloom. In a game inspired by the lore of Dragon and Fae, make choices that can shape your story, relationships, and even personality. Will you be brave, kind, wise, charismatic? Only you know the answer to your fate.

Why similar: Otome 23.4% ★, LGBTQ+ 12.2%, Lore-Rich 8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.6%, Interactive Fiction 7.3%

Solstice is a dystopian mystery visual novel about small personal disasters that turn into great catastrophes.

Why similar: Otome 19.7% ★, LGBTQ+ 11.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9%, Visual Novel 7.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%

Mizuchi 白蛇心傳 is a heartfelt and philosophical yuri visual novel inspired by the Legend of the White Snake and multiple folklores. Follow Linh's journey with a beautiful shape-shifting temptress and a resourceful warrior nun, and experience a story of friendship, love, transformation, and belonging.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17%, Historical 10.3%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Romance 9.5%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

18th century Paris - a city of love, lies and revolution. You are a woman of fashion trying to survive the political turmoil. Date a cast of unforgettable characters. Amass the wealth and respect you deserve. Engage in gossip that can alter the course of history, or lead you to the guillotine.

Why similar: Otome 20.9% ★, LGBTQ+ 12.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.3%, Historical 10.8%, Visual Novel 8.7%

Descend under a mountain to the marketplace below, where everything has a price. Meet the four men who can each give you what you need, but beware: they have their own hidden motives and uses for you. OBSCURA is a dark fantasy romance VN that asks how far you'll go to get what you need.

Why similar: Otome 27.9% ★, LGBTQ+ 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Cinematic 9.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.7%

The Radiants is a magical adventure visual novel with light stat raising & multiple endings. Choose what kind of Oracle you will become and maybe find romance along the way.

Why similar: Otome 30.3% ★, Interactive Fiction 9.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.4%, Visual Novel 9%, Romance 9%

Enjoy an action-packed story in this urban fantasy Visual Novel about a girl dragged into a secret war for the free will of human society. Forge romantic bonds with the other girls on your side. Uncover the mysteries behind the Puppets secretly manipulating society. Find your reason to fight.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.9%, Lore-Rich 14%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.8%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

A dark fairy tale set in the deep sea. The fated encounter between a sea monster and a human forever changes their lives in this visual novel. Contains platonic yuri.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.9%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Multiple Endings 17.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.2%, Adventure 8.8%

Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG set in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world, with a modern twist. Guide Liza, a young vampire in her new unlife among the unsuspecting townsfolk. Will you retain your humanity or descend further into the horror you have become?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 12.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Choices Matter 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%

An otome RPG adventure with a dark story and meaningful choices. Shape the fate of a princess who must corrupt her soul in order to save her kingdom.

Why similar: Otome 37.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Romance 9.5%, Choices Matter 9.4%

Tri City Monsters is a supernatural, monsterlovin' visual novel where you can romance and/or de-pants 3 demonic love interests. Navigate a dangerous urban jungle with their help and maybe you'll get a taste of what it means to be a monster.

Why similar: Otome 21.3% ★, LGBTQ+ 10.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.3%, Lore-Rich 9.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%

Homicipher is a language deciphering and exploration ADV based on the concept of "romance with horror men." The protagonist, who has wandered into another world, interacts with non-human beings to decipher their language while striving to escape.

Why similar: Otome 32.3% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.5%, Visual Novel 8.7%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Interactive Fiction 8.6%

This otome-style visual novel blends eeriness and romance into a compelling drama. A ring of deadly towers traps you in the small mining town of Bataille, Missouri with extreme conspiracy theorists, a serial killer, and wealthy vampires. Choose your partner wisely.

Why similar: Otome 49.2% ★, Adventure 18.6%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Romance 15%

Play as the dark elf Amber in this dating sim with optional crafting gameplay. 3 otome (Bernard, Daniel, Lair), 1 yuri (Ruby) and 2 poly (Lynn, Cosmina) romance routes.

Why similar: Otome 28.5% ★, LGBTQ+ 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Visual Novel 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

《My Vow to My Liege》is a visual novel dating game. Players get to play as a girl disguised as the King of Ng, a man. The 4 dateable characters are: the guide, the enemy, the minister and the guard.Will they choose the man over the country? Love over hate? Who will they finally end up with?

Why similar: Otome 48.5% ★, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Romance 14.9%, Visual Novel 12.5%, LGBTQ+ 3.9%

The World Well: Blood of Caro is a cinematic dark fantasy visual novel where every choice reveals another piece of the truth. Join 4 and Noma as they journey through a vampire-ruled world filled with unforgettable characters, hidden secrets, and difficult decisions.

Why similar: Otome 23.7% ★, LGBTQ+ 14.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Visual Novel 8.7%

Lead The Rebellion, build your army, and shape the world with your choices. A story-heavy adventure game with multiple endings, romance options, and non-linear storytelling. A vast fantasy world waiting to be explored. Inspired by Dragon Age, and Mass Effect. Fully voice acted by a stellar cast!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.5%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Romance 13.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.9%, Choices Matter 11.4%

You are the Monarch. Choose between diplomacy and tyranny. Romance allies or enemies. Your decisions define your rule and the fate of those closest to you in this character-driven interactive tale.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 13.2%, LGBTQ+ 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Lore-Rich 10.5%, Romance 9.8%

Embark on a swashbuckling adventure in The Pirate's Fate, a visual novel experience with a unique twist: the story, the crew, and who you are transform based on your choices. Seek treasure, find love, and choose your fate.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27.6%, LGBTQ+ 24.8%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Adventure 5.7%

It's a dangerous thing, gods and monsters living among mortals. Good thing your agency exists to keep them in line. With big dreams and an even bigger heart, you aspire to climb the agency's ladder... That is, until one day five mythical beings ask for your help!

Why similar: Otome 33.2% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.3%, Visual Novel 13.7%, LGBTQ+ 10.4%, Romance 9.8%

A fantasy interactive story (visual novel) where the mysteries of ancient gods, enigmas of bygone eras, magic, and the complex relationships between various beings are intricately woven together.

Why similar: Otome 22.5% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%, Visual Novel 9%, Choices Matter 7.1%

There are two kinds of people: the rulers and the ruled. The Heights are a gorgeous utopia. The Depths, a filthy industrial wasteland. Our heroine, raised in the Heights, has nothing but contempt for those below.

Why similar: Otome 29% ★, Lore-Rich 11.5%, Visual Novel 8.8%, Romance 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8.4%

A story-rich tale of breaking the bonds of fate... and meeting some cute guys along the way!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.2%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Romance 12.3%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Magic 10.1%

select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.2%, Multiple Endings 14.7%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.2%, Choices Matter 12.3%

A Dark Fantasy Adult Visual Novel, featuring a lesbian protagonist, and deep, meaningful choices and storytelling. Journey through the realm of Astrum, making friends, enemies and potential lovers. Discover the conspiracy that threatens an entire world, and fight to save it!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Romance 10.4%

Parasite Black is a mature, dark fantasy RPG set in the world of Mirnos, where a deadly race known as the Demorai threatens everything. With your newfound "gift," you may hold the key to turning the tide of war and saving the realm from destruction.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 14.1%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.9%

A mature take on Cinderella that's all about player choices and breaking the classic fairy tale in any way you like.

Why similar: Otome 28.8% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.6%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Choices Matter 9%

On a rainy night, it's all up to you whether to show love or be cruel.

Why similar: Otome 30.3% ★, Interactive Fiction 13.3%, Lore-Rich 13.2%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

ARISEN is a narrative card game where you use your emotions to create your own story in a dark fantasy universe.

Why similar: Otome 19.6% ★, LGBTQ+ 12.5%, Lore-Rich 10.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.2%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%

"Throne of Monsters" is a fantasy visual novel with map exploration and card-based combat.Trapped in a mist-covered city, you must slay the false king to escape.Face monsters, confront tears and regret, and lead the world to rebirth.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.3%, Lore-Rich 15.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Visual Novel 10.8%

Embark in a world of magic, where once mighty gods reigned supreme, but now are hunted and on the brink of oblivion. Can you save your love amidst a world consumed by lust and betrayal?

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Romance 14.1%, Magic 13.6%, Choices Matter 12.3%

Choose a path to adventure! Will you sneak into the dragon's lair, or challenge the beast openly? Will you fight for vengeance or for glory? Will you be tempted by elven romance? Will you be buried underground forever? Relive classic 1980s fantasy in this remastered gamebook.

Why similar: Otome 27.4% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.1%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Multiple Endings 8.8%, Romance 8.6%

Roadtrip across the country. Confront a tyrant. The revolution will be messy—but the relationships will be messier.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 13.4%, Romance 13%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.2%

A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.7%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Romance 12.8%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Dark 9.4%

An otome-fantasy visual novel. Play as Alto, a fearless knight, and enter a world of magic and myths with secrets waiting for you to unveil.

Why similar: Otome 35.8% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.5%, Romance 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

A GxB visual novel that explores a whimsical, yet dangerous world which blends the solarpunk and cyberpunk aesthetics into a unique adventure. As you follow the MC on her journey, pursue various love interests in a stand-alone story unique to that route.

Why similar: Otome 36.3% ★, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Romance 10.8%, Visual Novel 10%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

A narrative puzzle game with themes of love, fate and time. Follow the life stories of the two main characters and influence their destinies through interactions and choices. The game combines hand-drawn style and an immersive interactive experience to explore a profound journey of love and choice.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.9%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Romance 14.6%, Multiple Endings 11%

Step into the shoes of an aspiring author during the Taisho era in this psychedelic BL murder-mystery visual novel. Travel back in time to try and save your friends while confronting your own character flaws. Will you retreat into your fantasies, or can you keep it together enough to rescue them?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22%, Historical 17.8%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Romance 11%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.9%

Step into the fog to confront your terror: the evil that hides within. Unravel the fog's mysteries before you become its next victim. Or join us, instead.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 33.6%, Romance 18%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Choices Matter 15%, Story Rich 10.4%

A marvellous romance with a hint of murder, where every playthrough is different! Seek love, friendship, or more... intimate encounters. Help a murdered man find justice. And watch out for the bats.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.6%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Romance 13%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Hand-drawn 11%

If they call me wicked for following my heart, then so be it. Awaken your inner witch, pursue forbidden love, and unlock your destiny in this visual novel adventure, with 8 unique plot paths.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 39.3%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Story Rich 8.7%

In a world filled with magic and riddled with war, you find yourself playing an important role. A life of spellcraft, politics and intrigue awaits you. Will you use your powers to unify the land and its people? Or shall you use them for your own personal gain and amusement, no matter the cost?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.8%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Magic 14.3%, Multiple Endings 12.9%, Romance 11.4%

An Adult Vampire Hunter RPG! Will you take down the creatures of the night, or will you turn into one yourself...?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.3%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Romance 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 10%

When The Night Comes is a queer, narrative-driven, supernatural visual novel.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.3%, Otome 15.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Romance 10.8%, Visual Novel 10.5%

A dark, fantastical romantic comedy that focuses not just on falling in love, but rediscovering your past and the dangers of a supernatural world - where what's at stake is not just your heart, but also your life.

Why similar: Otome 56.5% ★, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Fantasy 8.3%, Romance 7.9%

Melancholy Love is a Yuri Visual Novel between an elite and a misfit in an All-Girls' High School. How will sparks flare between the two?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.5%, Romance 12%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Multiple Endings 10.7%

Aoba's vibrant cyberpunk world is one of contrasts: high-tech virtual reality battles versus street gang turf wars, ultra-exclusive luxury resorts and tiny junk shops. The choices you make will shape the path of Aoba's journey into the dark secrets lurking beneath the glossy sheen of the city.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 41.5%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Romance 12.8%, Choices Matter 9.3%, Multiple Endings 8.3%

In this dark fantasy yuri visual novel, follow the events that lead up to the fateful meeting of two young women. Accompany Sofia, a human revolutionary, and Vlatka, the vampire princess, as they navigate political upheaval, forbidden romance, and the ugliness of war.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Romance 14.3%

Romance 12 handsome warriors and the samurai of the Shinsengumi, uncover their dark secrets, and conquer your demons in this historical fantasy visual novel! Your narrative choices unlock multiple branching storylines and 30 different endings!

Why similar: Otome 35% ★, Historical 14.7%, Romance 9.9%, Visual Novel 9.5%, Female Protagonist 9.4%