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  1. #1 炎之陨落 The Fallen of The Blaze Empire
    97% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2019
    Dev: Warthog Studio
    Windows

    The Fall of The Blaze Empire is an indie game based on science fiction and martial arts. Players will open a magical ancient books, in the story of a perspective of ordinary people, experienced the ups and downs of the great yan empire, as well as the hidden line in thirteen Chinese states.

    Why similar: RPG 37.4%, Visual Novel 30.9%, Story Rich 18.2%, Adventure 9.5%, Indie 4.1%

  2. #2 Roar:Return Our Legends
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 青莲游戏(QingLianGame)
    Windows

    A cool time travel themed visual novel game, players will follow a ambitious young man back to their student days, but experience completely different people and events from their previous lives, Familiar yet pleasantly surprised,and return after sailing thousands of sails

    Why similar: RPG 33.6%, Visual Novel 28.8%, Story Rich 16.7%, Adventure 13.2%, Indie 7.6%

  3. #3 Witch Switched
    96% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
    Dev: Sapphicore
    Windows · Linux

    A "man" is transformed into a woman by a vengeful witch and realizes she likes it better this way.

    Why similar: RPG 34.9%, Visual Novel 32.4%, Hand-drawn 27.8%, Singleplayer 2.4%, Indie 2.4%

  4. #4 谁偷了我的女朋友
    95% matchVery Positive95% of 111 reviews2024
    Dev: 86岁按时吃饭
    Windows

    ----------------------快跑!!!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 38.9%, Hand-drawn 37.1%, RPG 19.5%, Singleplayer 4.5%

  5. #5 Major\Minor
    94% matchMostly Positive77% of 591 reviews2016
    Dev: Klace
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A highly engaging visual novel, with memorable characters and multiple endings. Traverse worlds, solve a murder mystery -- and partake in political revolution. Inspired by greats such as Steins;Gate, Tales of Symphonia, Persona 4 and Future Diary. An unforgettable science-fiction/fantasy adventure!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 52.4%, Story Rich 17.9%, RPG 15.7%, Adventure 6%, Indie 4.7%

  6. #6 Sitting
    94% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: FishBox
    Windows

    This is a linear narrative game with card-based mechanics. Players choose the right cards each round based on the story to advance the plot. Cards can be swapped or gained to face upcoming events. Every choice the protagonist makes leads closer to the story’s ending.

    Why similar: Tabletop 41.5%, Hand-drawn 26.3%, RPG 20.5%, Adventure 6.1%, Singleplayer 3%

  7. #7 Gazing from beyond
    93% matchMixed68% of 552 reviews2018
    Dev: 七彩绘色游戏
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    This is a galgame about college life, where you'll pursuit the love of your life. You'll surely experience hardship, triumph, happiness, sadness, maybe even trauma. Only time can heal all.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 55.9%, RPG 28.5%, Adventure 8.7%, Indie 7%

  8. #8 夏日事件簿 Summer Fantasy
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2025
    Dev: Summer Fantasy
    Windows

    It is a story of going forward together with childhood sweetheart monsters and saving each other, accompanying each other to experience those sparkling youthful times that are both troublesome and joyful. There is unparalleled passion and warmth in the daily life of fighting and teasing each other.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 41.1%, RPG 23.9%, Story Rich 20.5%, Adventure 10.1%, Indie 2.4%

  9. #9 Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ジギタリス出版Pub: 15 Industry
    Windows

    Once you open this book, you are no longer just a reader. A "reading-style" fantasy adventure in the spirit of The NeverEnding Story — handcrafted over six years by a 30-year veteran from Vanillaware. 100% handmade, from the first page to the last.

    Why similar: Tabletop 37.2%, Hand-drawn 24.6%, RPG 15.4%, Story Rich 14.7%, Adventure 4%

  10. #10 RED PROTOCOL
    90% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: RedYellowGreenGames
    Windows

    A psychological sci-fi thriller aboard an orbital quarantine station. Interrogate 10 astronauts, identify 4 infected crew members, and prevent a mutiny before Earth reentry.

    Why similar: RPG 41.6%, Visual Novel 37.2%, Story Rich 18%, Singleplayer 3.1%

  11. #11 Fable of the Sword
    91% matchMixed63% of 162 reviews2018
    Dev: 蔷薇千墨游戏组Pub: SakuraGame
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    This is a galgame with a story of ancient. It takes the developing group 蔷薇千墨 6 years to finish. With full-audio, this game will present you an experience when swords did the talk for you. And with the amazing theme song, it will like returning to the ancient, simpler time.

    Why similar: RPG 40.5%, Visual Novel 35.7%, Adventure 14.2%, Indie 9.5%

  12. #12 serial experiments l-If-e
    89% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: 麹屋工房Pub: 麴屋工房
    Windows

    This is a derivative work of the 1990s anime game [Serial Experiments Lain]. It was created using RPG Maker MZ and based on the official guidelines "Lain Time to Live".The game is about exploring dungeons and reading the scenario. I think you can play through the entire content in about 2-3 hours.

    Why similar: RPG 35.2%, Visual Novel 31%, Hand-drawn 22.6%, Adventure 7.3%, Indie 2.2%

  13. #13 Star wish traveler
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Justicat Games
    Windows · Mac

    "Star wish traveler" is a visual novel game with an otherworldly adventure theme.The story follows the adventures of a teenager who is summoned to an alien world to help the world defend itself against the "Day of Approval".

    Why similar: Visual Novel 43.7%, RPG 38%, Adventure 11.4%, Singleplayer 3.9%, Indie 3%

  14. #14 Chess Sudoku
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: One Bastard
    Windows

    Welcome! Are you ready for a new challenge, a new puzzle game? This is Chess inside a Sudoku! Well kind of... the rules of Chess aren't taken very seriously. But you do need some strategy like in Chess and you are solving a Sudoku, so the title isn't lying!

    Why similar: Tabletop 94%, Indie 6%

  15. #15 Containment Zones
    87% matchNo user reviews2023
    Dev: Repository 11
    Windows

    Position yourself, attack random hordes of enemies, don't be cornered. Keep the hordes away of the structure until reinforcements reach you.

    Why similar: Tabletop 82.4%, Adventure 10.1%, Singleplayer 7.4%

  16. #16 Freedom Tower
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Fire Trail
    Windows

    Roleplaying set in a dystopian universe inspired by early twentieth-century wars and Ukrainian folklore. You are Orest, and you might be the last hope of your occupied land. Establish the truths about the world getting drained of its energy, meet captivating characters, and make your land free.

    Why similar: Tabletop 39.7%, Story Rich 16.9%, RPG 16.4%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Visual Novel 5.8%

  17. #17 Soul Gambler
    86% matchVery Positive87% of 2,718 reviews2014
    Dev: Ilex GamesPub: Gamestorming
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Soul Gambler puts YOU in the role of Faust, an ordinary young man living in the present day whose DESTINY is about to be change forever.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 54.3%, RPG 21.7%, Adventure 8.8%, Story Rich 7.1%, Indie 5%

  18. #18 Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery
    85% matchVery Positive90% of 171 reviews2023
    Dev: eNVy softworks
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A visual novel paying satirical homage to the world’s greatest TTRPG. Make important choices, roll countless dice, build lasting relationships, explore magical lands and experience all the rest of the crap you expect from a fantasy game without the hassle of finding actual friends to play with!

    Why similar: Tabletop 40.4%, Visual Novel 24.4%, RPG 14.5%, Story Rich 12%, Adventure 4.5%

  19. #19 Wintermoor Tactics Club
    84% matchVery Positive88% of 645 reviews2020
    Dev: EVC GamesPub: Versus Evil
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Wintermoor Tactics Club is a story about surviving high school, with gameplay inspired by tactics RPGs and visual novels.

    Why similar: Tabletop 35.3%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Hand-drawn 16.8%, RPG 11.7%, Story Rich 10.7%

  20. #20 Game of hearts
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BEBAKK
    Windows

    Casinos, villains, deadly gambling and a lots of cheating. Mystical plot with bloody gambling. Take away as much money as you can and don't let yourself be cheated. Bet your heart on the game and searching for friends or... free appetizers?

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 27.5%, RPG 22.7%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Story Rich 17.6%, Adventure 6.4%

  21. #21 星空骑士
    83% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: Shellpeach
    Windows

    《星空骑士》是一款国产独立AVG文字冒险游戏,讲述的是在古罗大陆一名年轻骑士的奇遇故事,主角会遇到几位性格鲜明的女性角色,并深入探究隐藏在战争背后的可怕真相。本作立绘及CG由Coser出演。

    Why similar: Visual Novel 40.5%, RPG 32.9%, Story Rich 12.5%, Adventure 11.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%

  22. #22 KRYONULL
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: NovelkaGames
    Windows

    Kryonull is a branching sci-fi visual novel about a landing on Europa, a fragile link to Earth, and a first contact that may begin with silence.

    Why similar: RPG 41.6%, Visual Novel 37.2%, Story Rich 18%, Singleplayer 3.1%

  23. #23 笼中困兽
    81% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: 一次性社
    Windows

    Trapped in a Cage is a text adventure game developed by Disposable Club, where players will witness various events beyond human rationality that occur in an anti utopian prison. This is a small incision in a turbulent world, and also a brief moment of endless human nature.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 33.8%, RPG 29.3%, Hand-drawn 19.1%, Story Rich 12.9%, Indie 2.5%

  24. #24 Puzzles and Board Games Mega Collection
    82% matchMostly Negative39% of 28 reviews2018
    Dev: Gunnar Games
    Windows

    10 of the most popular Puzzles and Board Games all in one collection.

    Why similar: Tabletop 100%

  25. #25 Galaxy of Trian Board Game
    81% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2016
    Dev: Grey Wizard Innovative
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Galaxy of Trian is a dynamic, turn-based strategy board game. Its fast paced, tile-based mechanics gives players unique experience. It is simple yet allows for multiple strategies and tactics.

    Why similar: Tabletop 94%, Indie 6%

  26. #26 鬼山 / A Ghost Around Me
    80% matchMixed63% of 90 reviews2019
    Dev: 橙光游戏
    Windows

    "Ghost Mountain" is a text-based escape game, a purely overhead world with the theme of survival and survival, around the various scenarios of thrilling horror and multi-final. The story tells of a class outing. Because the driver made the wrong way, the classmates mistakenly entered the ghost mountain.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 36.5%, RPG 35.5%, Story Rich 14.2%, Adventure 8.7%, Indie 5.1%

  27. #27 Everglow
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 104 reviews2022
    Dev: 7CoreLoops
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Experience the story of Glow, a young and naive furry heroine caught between two empires' interplanetary ambitions, forged in tragedy and conspiracy.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 41.6%, Hand-drawn 22.7%, Story Rich 22.6%, Adventure 8%, Singleplayer 2.6%

  28. #28 ChessVR
    79% matchMixed69% of 16 reviews2016
    Dev: games.Sharbit
    Windows

    ChessVR brings the game to life. Play against the AI in 4 difficulties or try yourself at some chess challenges.

    Why similar: Tabletop 94%, Indie 6%

  29. #29 FRACTURED RED
    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: STORY GAMES
    Windows

    A science fiction visual novel. Deep beneath the surface of Mars lies a secret that will change everything. Six researchers. One rift. No one will return the same.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 29.5%, Hand-drawn 23.4%, RPG 20.5%, Story Rich 17.7%, Adventure 4.6%

  30. #30 Signal Snow
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: KalendulaGames
    Windows

    Signal Snow is a paranoid Antarctic visual novel about a radio signal from beneath the ice, impossible memories, and a crew that may not survive its own fear. Decide who to trust, who to isolate, and whether to answer.

    Why similar: RPG 41.6%, Visual Novel 37.2%, Story Rich 18%, Singleplayer 3.1%

  31. #31 Velvet Emergency
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: KalendulaGames
    Windows

    You are a waitress at a sealed political dinner when a dam failure warning hits. Decide who hears the truth, who gets lied to, and what can be carried from the kitchen before the wave reaches the glass.

    Why similar: RPG 41.6%, Visual Novel 37.2%, Story Rich 18%, Singleplayer 3.1%

  32. #32 Blood in the Ice
    76% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: KalendulaGames
    Windows

    Investigate a death aboard a trapped 1859 Arctic whaling ship in a bleak historical visual novel about evidence, hunger, trust, and the cost of telling the truth.

    Why similar: RPG 41.6%, Visual Novel 37.2%, Story Rich 18%, Singleplayer 3.1%

  33. #33 Favor Chess
    75% matchMixed62% of 53 reviews2019
    Dev: Javissoft
    Windows · Mac

    Assemble your own unique chess army to use against your foes. Use new strategies and pieces to compete against players around the globe in a game of pure skill, where cleverness and adaptation are rewarded.

    Why similar: Tabletop 100%

  34. #34 The Summoning
    74% matchMostly Positive71% of 77 reviews2019
    Dev: Randumb Studios
    Windows

    This experience can be classified as a psychological and atmospheric horror game. However... This isn't a game... Remember all of the urban legends from your childhood? Imagine if it was all real, but we just weren't performing the right rituals to summon these beings from another realm... Well, now you can...

    Why similar: Tabletop 38.1%, Visual Novel 24.3%, Story Rich 14.2%, RPG 13.9%, Adventure 4.7%

  35. #35 孤行
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: DBKWStudio
    Windows

    本作品是我工作室制作的第一款视觉小说——以张四的视角讲述一个在乱世中挣扎求生的普通人故事。当烽烟四起,家园破碎,这个曾经的少年被迫踏上一条充满血泪的流亡之路。这一路,他将见证最深的黑暗,也将遇见最温暖的光明。最终,在这个把人逼成鬼的世道里,张四要找到属于自己的活法。

    Why similar: Visual Novel 42.6%, RPG 37.1%, Story Rich 17.5%, Indie 2.9%

  36. #36 盛夏症候群
    73% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Alice Future-JiayePub: Alice Future
    Windows

    "Summer Syndrome" is a sci-fi mystery visual novel set in the near future. Eerie plane crashes, shadowy organizations operating in the dark, and the increasingly prevalent "Summer Syndrome"... Players will experience a non-linear narrative through chapter-based choices and uncover the truth.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 45.7%, RPG 33.3%, Story Rich 20.9%

  37. #37 Pyre
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 9,291 reviews2017
    Dev: Supergiant Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Pyre is a party-based RPG from the creators of Bastion and Transistor. Lead your band of exiles to freedom through a series of mystical competitions in the Campaign, or challenge a friend to a fast-paced ritual showdown in the head-to-head Versus Mode.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 26.1%, RPG 25.1%, Story Rich 20.8%, Hand-drawn 18.1%, Indie 5.6%

  38. #38 Recepta: Incarnation — Part I
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Gozan_V
    Windows

    A story-driven RPG visual novel where two factions, each fighting for their god, clash in a world nearing its end.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 40.4%, RPG 34.1%, Story Rich 21.1%, Indie 2.4%, Singleplayer 2%

  39. #39 Sunshine & Overcast
    72% matchMixed42% of 19 reviews2021
    Dev: SunshineOvercast
    Windows

    Sunshine & Overcast is a visual novel.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 48.5%, RPG 42%, Indie 9.5%

  40. #40 Wolfskin's Curse
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 75 reviews2022
    Dev: Studio Tamafry
    Windows · Linux

    A forsaken nun must prove a monster's innocence. He is offered no voice, but she will lend hers. Wolfskin's Curse is a fully-voice acted, linear visual novel.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 35.7%, RPG 27.2%, Hand-drawn 18%, Story Rich 12.4%, Adventure 3.1%

  41. #41 魔女低语时
    71% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2022
    Dev: Shellpeach
    Windows

    这是一款悬疑推理类文字冒险AVG,玩家扮演一名初出茅庐的侦探王朝阳,进入迷雾重重的学园,和各位可爱的女性角色互动,以找出诡异案件的真相!

    Why similar: RPG 36.2%, Visual Novel 35%, Story Rich 20.4%, Adventure 3.8%, Indie 2.4%

  42. #42 Broke Signal Badlands: A World of Desert Adventure
    70% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2025
    Dev: Forward Instinct
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A simple choice-driven roguelike RPG, set in the desert. You're a line man that's stolen the company truck, in search of enlightenment. Roll your dice, and get into trouble.

    Why similar: Tabletop 42.5%, Hand-drawn 21.9%, RPG 15.8%, Story Rich 12.6%, Adventure 5.1%

  43. #43 茉莉之夏 Jasmine Summer
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 126 reviews2019
    Dev: JasmineSummer ProjectPub: JasmineSummer Project
    Windows

    《茉莉之夏》是传统的视觉小说形式文字冒险游戏,画风精致的本格的恋爱模拟视觉小说,没有白学和胃疼的温馨日常佳作。目前版本包含有1幕,50万字左右内容。

    Why similar: Visual Novel 55.1%, RPG 35.8%, Indie 9.1%

  44. #44 水时钟-Water_Clock
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 109 reviews2018
    Dev: 3RISEPub: 3acg
    Windows · Mac

    沉迷篮球游戏的大学生和破旧水杯里冒出来的小精灵——泠——的夏日奇遇。 笨拙二人组编织出燃与萌的清新治愈AVG小短剧。

    Why similar: Visual Novel 43.8%, RPG 36.8%, Adventure 11.8%, Indie 7.6%

  45. #45 Magnetic Bonds
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: magbo gamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Magnetic Bonds is a fusion of the visual novel and turn-based RPG genres inspired by shonen manga where players explore a vast galaxy, befriending characters and building relationships as they progress through the story and take down enemies and bosses.

    Why similar: RPG 31%, Visual Novel 28.8%, Hand-drawn 20.6%, Story Rich 13.5%, Adventure 3%

  46. #46 Tyrant of the Southern Dynasty
    68% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: WANG JIAN
    Windows

    Set against real historical backdrop, this work unfolds bloody political intrigues. navigating between the tyrant’s tyranny and relatives’ conspiracies. Every choice shapes the dynasty’s fate and witnesses the darkest court legends of the Northern and Southern Dynasties.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 41.5%, RPG 31.2%, Story Rich 20.5%, Singleplayer 3.6%, Indie 3.2%

  47. #47 Heart of a Bird in a Cage
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SnowyYANGPub: 逐夏
    Windows

    warmth, bitterness, longing, compromise.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 37%, Hand-drawn 34.6%, Story Rich 22.2%, Singleplayer 3.2%, Indie 3%

  48. #48 Arranged
    69% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2020
    Dev: Kabuk Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A visual novel walking you through the traditions of arranged marriages in Turkey.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 33.7%, Hand-drawn 24.4%, Story Rich 15%, Adventure 14.2%, Indie 9.1%

  49. #49 Chess of Blades
    68% matchVery Positive91% of 116 reviews2018
    Dev: Argent Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    At a huge celebration in a secluded fantasy castle, the young nobleman Rivian is faced with murder, mystery, and romance in a whirlwind tale of dangerous intrigue.

    Why similar: Tabletop 64.8%, Visual Novel 27.8%, Indie 7.4%

  50. #50 Idle Chess Story
    69% matchMixed52% of 58 reviews2019
    Dev: Joaquin TelleriaPub: ManuJoaco
    Windows

    Creatures from all over the Galaxy make their way to play on the annual idle chess tournament. In Idle Chess Story You take control of a team of chess units with special abilities to win over your opponents and increase your rank.

    Why similar: Tabletop 94%, Indie 6%

  51. #51 死亡旅店 / Death Inn
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 55 reviews2019
    Dev: 橙光游戏
    Windows

    A group of people who didn't know each other found a dead body in a haunted house called 【Death Inn】. And when this group of people returned to the lobby again, ready to leave the place,The door has was no longer there......

    Why similar: RPG 42.4%, Visual Novel 25.3%, Story Rich 13.6%, Adventure 9.6%, Indie 9.1%

  52. #52 Elfs From Elsewhere!
    67% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: NOVA
    Windows

    "Elfs from Elsewhere" invites you to embark on a brief yet captivating visual novel adventure, where mystery and adventure collide in a world teeming with elves and demons.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 39%, RPG 32.5%, Story Rich 18.1%, Adventure 8.1%, Singleplayer 2.4%

  53. #53 The doll
    66% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2023
    Dev: Dark Light Studio
    Windows

    Lucy bought an exquisite large doll at a low price. While she combs its hair and chats with it, Little does she know that her nightmare is about to begin...

    Why similar: RPG 31%, Visual Novel 29.8%, Hand-drawn 22.7%, Adventure 11.5%, Indie 3.3%

  54. #54 Once in Yaissor 2
    67% matchMixed54% of 81 reviews2017
    Dev: Valera Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 33%

    Страх и горечь окутала Яиссор, больше нет надежды на светлое будущее... Хотя и до этого особо не был виден свет дальнейшего беззаботного жития. В любом случае Володе предстоит пройти нелёгкий путь по устранению своих внутренних врагов.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 42.6%, Story Rich 23.9%, Adventure 20.4%, Indie 13.1%

  55. #55 The Game For Skippers
    66% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
    Dev: Octillion Entertainment
    Windows

    A short visual novel about a person that wants achievements.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 48.3%, Hand-drawn 42.5%, Singleplayer 5.2%, Indie 4%

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