- #1 NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD
97% matchVery Positive94% of 57,572 reviews2022
Dev: WSS playground
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a “multi-ending ADV” depicting daily life with “OMGkawaiiAngel”, a young girl with a rather extreme need for approval attempting to become the #1 “Internet Angel” (streamer).
Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.7%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Anime 15.6%, Cute 10.7%, Multiple Endings 9%
- #2 The NOexistenceN of you AND me
96% matchVery Positive93% of 21,931 reviews2024
Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.5%, Psychological Horror 21.8%, Anime 13%, Multiple Endings 11.1%, Cute 10%
- #3 Mojika - Truth Rears Its Ugly Head
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 521 reviews2025
Dev: NITRO ORIGINPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Haunted by the ability to read minds, Suteru embarks on a journey of revenge against those who wronged him. Uncovering the secrets of his tormentors, he must confront his demons in a story that explores the depths and darkness of the human mind.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.5%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15%, Dark 12%, Anime 11.1%
- #4 Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole
95% matchVery Positive93% of 2,708 reviews2017
Dev: KeroQPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 175.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Wonderful Everyday is a visual novel with multiple routes which develops a story based on a few concepts: "the sky and the world", "the beginning and the end", "literature and science", "savior and hero", "brother and sister".
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.7%, Psychological Horror 26.8%, Anime 11.5%, Gore 10.2%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #5 Geminism
94% matchVery Positive89% of 133 reviews2025
Dev: CRAFTWORKPub: Shiravune
Windows
Two pairs of twins war for love, life, and limb beneath the curtain of a dark Tokyo night. From the artisans at CRAFTWORK comes a visual novel lush with art, action, and mystery; a story of GEMINISM—deformity and divinity.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.2%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Anime 14.4%, Cute 11.7%, Dark 11.7%
- #6 YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,981 reviews2020
Dev: NitroplusPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 133.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story is the visual novel medium in its purest form. Will Shinichi choose Miyuki, the beautiful queen bee of the school, or the endearingly awkward misfit Aoi? With art by Tsuji Santa, these beautifully rendered romances will stay with you forever.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.6%, Psychological Horror 28.1%, Anime 12.5%, Multiple Endings 6.2%, Story Rich 6%
- #7 Tiny Bunny
92% matchVery Positive83% of 30,504 reviews2025
Dev: Saikono
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Tiny Bunny is a non-linear horror visual novel. Those, who have heard the voice of the forest, are beyond help.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.4%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Dark 12.6%, Story Rich 10.1%, Gore 9.6%
- #8 HAPPY SAIN† SHEOL
93% matchVery Positive84% of 253 reviews2024
Dev: HUNGRYCULTPub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Two thousand years ago, the Pestis Disaster swept through the land, corrupting all living things and making it to difficult to live on the land. Having touched the darkest darkness the world has seen, one must now face the dazzling light. Thus I pose this question. Whose wings did I see that day?
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.9%, Anime 17.4%, Dark 13.9%, Gore 12.7%, Cute 11.4%
- #9 Liminal Border Part I
91% matchVery Positive92% of 133 reviews2023
Dev: Purple SoftwarePub: Shiravune
Windows
First game of a four-part visual novel series. Nerdy Itsuki Ninomae accidentally creates a “digital hypnotism movie.” Showing it to his neighbor causes him to learn her and a classmate’s dark secret, dragging him into the underbelly of society.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.2%, Cute 14.5%, Dark 13.7%, Anime 12%
- #10 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.2 Watanagashi
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,953 reviews2015
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.4%, Psychological Horror 21.8%, Anime 15.7%, Dark 9.1%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #11 Memory Girl +
90% matchVery Positive97% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: cream△Pub: Champloo Games
Windows
A tragic love story following Memori and her search for the missing "him."
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.7%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.3%, Cute 11.5%, Anime 9.4%
- #12 The Song of Saya
89% matchVery Positive89% of 10,117 reviews2019
Dev: NitroplusPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 63.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Bear witness to a love that will change the world, in this classic horror romance visual novel from acclaimed writer Urobuchi Gen.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.7%, Psychological Horror 26.3%, Gore 17.1%, Anime 8.2%, Dark 7%
- #13 Living With Sister: Monochrome Fantasy
88% matchMostly Positive72% of 15,447 reviews2024
Dev: InusukuPub: Kagura Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 35.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
When your father goes off on an adventure, it's up to you to keep the lights on and take care of your sister.
Why similar: Cute 34.9%, Anime 24%, Visual Novel 17%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Funny 6.2%
- #14 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.7 Minagoroshi
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 765 reviews2019
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.6 hrsMean: 85.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.5%, Psychological Horror 22.5%, Anime 17.6%, Gore 12.1%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #15 Hazy Mind
86% matchVery Positive87% of 347 reviews2024
Dev: betetiro
Windows · Mac · Linux
You can't remember anything, and all you can see is HER. Delve into your story and uncover the truth behind what happened to you and your parents.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 24%, Visual Novel 21.1%, Anime 11.7%, Multiple Endings 10.7%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #16 YAMIKKO TROUBLEMAKER
85% matchVery Positive97% of 110 reviews2025
Dev: お湯めのPub: 半角全角感嘆符
Windows
A long-form, choice-driven psychological horror and depression game in which the protagonist’s ending changes based on the choices made by “you,” the voice he hears in his head.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.5%, Dark 14.5%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Gore 10.3%
- #17 Train of Afterlife
89% matchMixed51% of 183 reviews2015
Dev: Zeiva Inc
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Train of Afterlife is a mystery, psychological, horror Visual Novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.5%, Anime 15.3%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.4%, Multiple Endings 5.6%
- #18 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,154 reviews2017
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.1%, Psychological Horror 23.8%, Anime 17.2%, Gore 11.5%, Dark 8.8%
- #19 It gets so lonely here
84% matchVery Positive94% of 2,296 reviews2023
Dev: ebi-hime
Windows · Mac · Linux
A yandere yuri visual novel with a fairytale theme. Can you escape from your mysterious pursuer?
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.5%, Psychological Horror 21.5%, Anime 13.2%, Dark 10.7%, Cute 10.6%
- #20 Saint Maker - Horror Visual Novel
84% matchVery Positive86% of 264 reviews2023
Dev: Yangyang MobilePub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac
A haunted convent. Statues that move on their own. A buried past. Welcome to Saint Idelora’s convent, where becoming a saint comes with a price.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 22%, Visual Novel 21.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.6%, Anime 10.3%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #21 5omeday
81% matchVery Positive89% of 323 reviews2026
Dev: Indigo IngotsPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
You have been assigned to guard a dragon girl set to be executed at the end of 5 days and have the ability to kill her instantly at any time with the push of a button in this multi-ending visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.1%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Cute 11.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.8%, Anime 10.3%
- #22 Kara no Shojo
83% matchVery Positive92% of 455 reviews2018
Dev: Innocent GreyPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 154.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Play as a detective tasked with catching a serial killer in this visual novel set in post-war Japan. Investigate key locations, question many complex characters, piece together clues, and try to stop the culprit before they end yet another young girl's smile.
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.5%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Anime 13.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.2%, Dark 10.9%
- #23 Saihate Station
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 10,153 reviews2025
Dev: びぶ/viv
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.1%, Visual Novel 22.5%, Anime 8.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.3%, Cute 8.2%
- #24 Kill or Love
82% matchVery Positive89% of 2,191 reviews2020
Dev: Andy Church
Windows · Mac · Linux
A visual novel about obsession, loneliness, and, based on your choices, varying amounts of murder.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.9%, Visual Novel 31%, Anime 21.9%, Multiple Endings 4.8%, Choices Matter 2.9%
- #25 New Meaning
82% matchMixed68% of 81 reviews2021
Dev: Brave Lobster Studios
Windows
In New Meaning you play as Luke Wilson, or do you? Luke is a struggling teenager trying to shed some light upon a dark lonely world, will you help him or will you aid his departure into depression? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.9%, Visual Novel 21.3%, Psychological Horror 20%, Cute 10.6%, Anime 9.2%
- #26 Gore Screaming Show
81% matchVery Positive87% of 173 reviews2022
Dev: Black CycPub: JAST
Windows
A deeply unsettling visual novel following a boy who returns to his hometown expecting to find peace; however, it isn't long before his hopes are dashed by the monster known as Gore Screaming Show.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.8%, Visual Novel 21.3%, Anime 15.5%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Dark 8.8%
- #27 Hello my World! Lily.
78% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Black Leaf Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
"Hello my World! Lily." is a visual novel about a programmer who finds an unusual way to cope with loneliness and routine. But after a while, his imagination and actions go too far, and the line between reality and fantasy begins to melt rapidly.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.1%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Anime 16.8%, Cute 12.4%, Dark 7.2%
- #28 Bad Faith
80% matchVery Positive92% of 64 reviews2022
Dev: Mado
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sanctuaries. Secrets. Serious consequences. A solo-developed psychological horror/drama visual novel.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.6%, Visual Novel 26.2%, Anime 19.1%, Dark 14.2%, Story Rich 10.9%
- #29 Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 32,130 reviews2021
Dev: Team SalvatoPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 83.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Welcome to the club! Write poems for your crush and experience the terror of school romance in this critically-acclaimed psychological horror story.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.1%, Visual Novel 21.3%, Anime 14%, Cute 9.6%, Gore 8.4%
- #30 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,008 reviews2018
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 39.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.1%, Psychological Horror 21.5%, Anime 17.2%, Gore 11.6%, Story Rich 9.2%
- #31 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,373 reviews2016
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.5%, Anime 16.4%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Dark 11.3%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #32 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Rei
76% matchVery Positive98% of 295 reviews2022
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 203.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.9%, Cute 16.4%, Anime 13.9%, Psychological Horror 8.7%, Story Rich 8%
- #33 Ib
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,289 reviews2022
Dev: kouriPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.6%, Anime 12.2%, Cute 11.8%, Multiple Endings 11.3%
- #34 氷点下30度の絶望
73% matchVery Positive98% of 376 reviews2025
Dev: Mitsudomoe Koubou
Windows
可愛い後輩と2人っきり……冷凍庫の中で。 低体温症、矛盾脱衣、幻覚などの苦痛を乗り越えた先にあるのは、「真相」と「死」のみ。
Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.3%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.7%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #35 Narcissu 1st & 2nd
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,421 reviews2015
Dev: stage-nanaPub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
This is a story of disease and suffering; of medication and adverse effects; of thoracotomy scars and cellular poisons; of the living who cannot help but to die and of the dying who cannot help but to live; of a resting place other than "on 7F" or "at home".
Why similar: Visual Novel 58.8%, Anime 28.4%, Story Rich 8.4%, Indie 2.2%, Cute 1.1%
- #36 My Head On Your Body
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Creepy Pop
Windows · Mac · Linux
You've moved to a new house where the previous owner was murdered. They never found his head. But, it has found you.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.2%, Visual Novel 25.3%, Anime 15.6%, Multiple Endings 10.7%, Dark 10.4%
- #37 Folie Fatale
73% matchVery Positive86% of 2,679 reviews2024
Dev: Kanmidoko (神海処)Pub: 346lab Localization
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
All capture targets are mentally "Jirai"(landmine)!? Meet these eccentric boys, reveal the truth beneath in this Psycho-love-horror VN!
Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.2%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, Anime 11%, Multiple Endings 9.4%
- #38 My Therapy
74% matchVery Positive96% of 334 reviews2022
Dev: Suvorov Mikhail
Windows · Linux
A visual novel about cute melancholic girls!
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.6%, Anime 17.2%, Multiple Endings 15.4%, Psychological Horror 14%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.2%
- #39 NUKITASHI
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,788 reviews2023
Dev: QruppoPub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 45.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Seiran Island. Even here in paradise, there are those who work in the shadows to bring it down... Confront the tyranny of a twisted system in this long-awaited visual novel adventure.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.5%, Anime 19.4%, Cute 16.5%, Multiple Endings 14.4%, Story Rich 11.3%
- #40 Parasite in Love
72% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Night Asobu
Windows
Infected with the parasite commonly known as the “brain eating amoeba”, you have 10 days left before your death. One of the symptoms is hallucinations. And through that, “he” starts to talk and confesses his love to you. Can you convince the parasite to leave your body before it’s too late?
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.9%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, Dark 10.5%, Multiple Endings 6.5%
- #41 Sabbat of the Witch
73% matchVery Positive93% of 2,382 reviews2018
Dev: YUZUSOFTPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 297.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hoshina Shuuji has a secret: He has a mysterious power that allows him to perceive the emotions of others. However, he is soon to find out that he is not the only one who has something he doesn't want others to find out about as Ayachi Nene, a classmate, likewise has a secret.
Why similar: Visual Novel 55.3%, Anime 22.4%, Cute 13.4%, Story Rich 5.5%, Adventure 3.4%
- #42 MOOD
71% matchVery Positive86% of 484 reviews2025
Dev: MAT Affect
Windows
MOOD is a short visual novel combining horror, dark humor, and dialogues on a wide variety of topics, from old movies to ancient wars. You were the one who summoned your new companion, there is no backing out now!
Why similar: Visual Novel 21%, Psychological Horror 21%, Dark 13.6%, Anime 12.5%, Multiple Endings 10.4%
- #43 My Yandere Sister loves me too much!
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 276 reviews2020
Dev: NornPub: Cherry Kiss Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Forget your friends, your job, your responsibilities, just let your stepsister take care of you!!
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.2%, Anime 19.6%, Dark 13.3%, Cute 12.9%, Story Rich 11%
- #44 Doki Doki Literature Club!
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 226,656 reviews2017
Dev: Team Salvato
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 38.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.3%, Visual Novel 21.5%, Anime 15.8%, Cute 10.6%, Dark 8.9%
- #45 REFLEXIA Prototype ver.
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,566 reviews2022
Dev: MAHOUMAIDENPub: Nikita Kryukov
Windows · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 38%
REFLEXIA's story starts out as a parody of its genre and ends as a psychological drama.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.2%, Psychological Horror 24%, Cute 13.1%, Anime 12.2%, Dark 12.1%
- #46 Cooking Companions
71% matchVery Positive94% of 1,207 reviews2021
Dev: Deer Dream StudiosPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Unravel the mystery in this cute psychological horror VN, set deep in the woods of the Tatras Mountains. Will you wind up on the chopping block?
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.5%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.1%, Anime 12.8%, Cute 11%
- #47 Lunar maiden, River-side Angel, and the Godlike moment
70% matchVery Positive90% of 104 reviews2023
Dev: サキュレントPub: 072 Project
Windows
"I make you real." Only he knows me. The identity of the young man who thought so was a serial killer. An 18+ novel game for maidens where a woman obtains divinity along with her ruin.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.9%, Psychological Horror 23%, Dark 15.2%, Anime 12.7%, Cute 11.5%
- #48 MINE MEMORY
69% matchVery Positive95% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: VAINSANE
Windows · Mac · Linux
Uncover the skeletons in Hana's closet in "MINE MEMORY," a gripping psychological visual novel. Dive into Hana's memories, shape her destiny, and confront haunting choices with deep consequences.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 29.6%, Choices Matter 16.5%, Dark 14.6%, Story Rich 12.9%, Visual Novel 11.3%
- #49 Yet Another Killing Game
67% matchVery Positive97% of 251 reviews2025
Dev: Soulseer Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
You wake up in a house, alone with two beautiful girls... But no one is allowed to leave until one of you DIES. Why is this happening? What is the purpose of this “killing game”? But most importantly...WHO SHOULD DIE?!
Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.5%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Anime 12.7%, Dark 10.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.1%
- #50 Tiny Bunny: Prologue
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,262 reviews2020
Dev: Saikono
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Tiny Bunny: Prologue is a non-linear horror visual novel. Those, who have heard the voice of the forest, are beyond help.
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.1%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Dark 9.4%, Anime 9.1%, Adventure 7.2%
- #51 Syutyaku Gakuen
68% matchVery Positive89% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: mokosoft
Windows
The only quality that can be measured is whether or not they possess the qualities of morbid love. As they spend their time at the school, what was once a peaceful life turns into a blood-soaked, corpse-riddled, blood-soaked day....
Why similar: Visual Novel 19%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.7%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Anime 11.2%, Cute 10.3%
- #52 Kiki & Ana - The Child
70% matchVery Positive95% of 130 reviews2021
Dev: Horror Shop
Windows
"Kiki & Ana - The Child" is a cute story experience. Focused on story, art, and music. Must avoid hazards which some people find difficult. Takes about an hour to complete. WARNING: flashing lights, light gore.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20%, Cute 15.5%, Anime 14.9%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Story Rich 10.1%
- #53 DEAD LAMB WALKING
67% matchVery Positive97% of 200 reviews2024
Dev: Lyn Mametchi
Windows
A story about a dead lamb walking.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.4%, Psychological Horror 20.5%, Cute 13.7%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Anime 10.3%
- #54 Onii-chan Asobo
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 350 reviews2019
Dev: ilシ
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
"Let's play Onii-chan" is a Slice of Life/Eroge Kinetic Novel about a developer of AO-rated games and his younger sister, who wants to become a developer too and intends to learn by doing things.
Why similar: Anime 30.9%, Visual Novel 30.8%, Cute 11.8%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Story Rich 6.9%
- #55 Homicipher
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,289 reviews2024
Dev: 八名木GamesPub: Gamirror Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Visual Novel 30.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.6%, Multiple Endings 15.6%, Dark 15.1%, Choices Matter 11.8%
- #56 Decollate Decoration
65% matchVery Positive93% of 446 reviews2026
Dev: KANEKODOPub: KEMCO
Windows
This is a point-and-click, command-selection style adventure game where the protagonist is a girl who has become a ghost. The objective is to fulfill her desires by speaking to her beloved "him" causing poltergeists, visiting in dreams, or even cursing.
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.7%, Cute 21%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%, Adventure 9.4%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #57 Curse or Love
66% matchVery Positive91% of 91 reviews2026
Dev: 小橘子糖_official
Windows
A Denpa Bishoujo Psychological Horror Curio: A Visual Novel ❦ Mild Horror, Mild Suspense, and a Hint of Whimsical Madness ❦ We Hope You Find Your Own "Happy Ending" Among Multiple Conclusions ❦ A Major Plot Twist, Perhaps? ❦ Glimpse a sliver of truth in the liminal space between life and death.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.6%, Psychological Horror 29%, Multiple Endings 14.5%, Anime 14.1%, Cute 11.2%
- #58 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.4 Himatsubushi
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 967 reviews2016
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.5%, Psychological Horror 21.3%, Anime 16.4%, Dark 11.4%, Story Rich 9.7%
- #59 SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim
65% matchVery Positive87% of 744 reviews2025
Dev: SAFE HAVN STUDIOPub: HYPER REAL
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
You opened your eyes to find a giant girl looking down at you. Experience the fate of Saeko and the little people in this cruel yet captivating story with avant-garde art.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 19%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.5%, Dark 11%, Anime 10.3%