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  1. #1 Endless Monday: Dreams and Deadlines
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,967 reviews2023
    Dev: hcnone
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    "Endless Monday: Dreams and Deadlines" - In this short story from the Endless Monday, Penny, a mild-mannered corporate grunt, spends a weekend at the office in an effort to finish her project on time while overcoming distractions from coworkers, space aliens, imaginary friends, and herself.

    Why similar: Comic Book 21.1%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Interactive Fiction 19.2%, Hand-drawn 17.9%, Story Rich 6.1%

  2. #2 Reviver
    96% matchVery Positive92% of 237 reviews2025
    Dev: Cotton Game
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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: Comic Book 24.3%, Hand-drawn 16.2%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Emotional 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.4%

  3. #3 Wednesdays
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,986 reviews2025
    Dev: Pierre CorbinaisPub: ARTE France
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 54 minMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    "The hardest part is not to speak up. It’s being heard." Part video game, part graphic novel, Wednesdays seeks to raise awareness about child sexual abuse through a surprisingly hope-filled story.

    Why similar: Comic Book 23.7%, Psychological 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.3%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Hand-drawn 12.2%

  4. #4 Invincible Presents: Atom Eve
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 583 reviews2023
    Dev: Terrible Posture GamesPub: Skybound Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Become Atom Eve and take control of your own path as one of the most powerful superheroes in the Invincible universe! Unravel a mystery and balance the dangers and responsibilities of being a superhero with the relatable challenges of everyday life.

    Why similar: Superhero 27%, Comic Book 24%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

  5. #5 Seers Isle
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 200 reviews2018
    Dev: Nova-box
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Seers Isle is a narrative game, set in a fantasy version of medieval northern Europe, where your choices impact the fate of a group of characters.

    Why similar: Comic Book 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Emotional 13.1%, Hand-drawn 12.9%

  6. #6 Stilstand
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2020
    Dev: Niila Games
    Windows · Mac

    A dark, whimsical, and absurd interactive comic by artist Ida Hartmann, exploring the despair and loneliness of a young woman living alone through a long summer in Copenhagen.

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 19%, Comic Book 18.3%, Indie 11.6%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Psychological 10.3%

  7. #7 Epiphany City
    93% matchVery Positive90% of 290 reviews2022
    Dev: Cameron LadjevardiPub: Big Shield Games
    Windows · Mac

    Use magical picture frames to manipulate the world around you in mind-bending ways. Turn paintings to life, change time, & re-imagine objects to suit your needs. Follow Lily, a girl who's lost all hope, as she steals powers from the strongest superhero, leaving it up to her to save the world.

    Why similar: Emotional 19.2%, Hand-drawn 17.5%, Female Protagonist 15%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Story Rich 11.6%

  8. #8 Leila
    91% matchVery Positive87% of 613 reviews2025
    Dev: Ubik Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Leila is a heartfelt, hand-animated narrative game about the small yet significant struggles we all face. Solve story-driven puzzles, relive fragile memories, and discover a deeply personal journey that may feel more familiar than you expect.

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 16.8%, Psychological 16.6%, Emotional 13.6%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Female Protagonist 11.2%

  9. #9 Along the Edge
    92% matchVery Positive82% of 1,017 reviews2016
    Dev: Nova-box
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Following the loss of a baby, a breakup, and a surprise heritage, Daphné decides to leave everything behind to start a new life in the French countryside. There, she discovers she's the last descendant of a line of witches. Will she embrace the family tradition?

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Emotional 15.2%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Female Protagonist 12.3%

  10. #10 Eliza
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 1,745 reviews2019
    Dev: Zachtronics
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Eliza is a visual novel about an AI counseling program, the people who develop it, and the people who use it. Follow Evelyn Ishino-Aubrey as she reconnects with people from her past, gets to know the people of Seattle who use Eliza for counseling, and decides the course of her future.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 22.4%, Emotional 22.2%, Psychological 21.2%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Story Rich 6.9%

  11. #11 Dear me, I was...
    89% matchVery Positive100% of 65 reviews2026
    Dev: Arc System Works
    Windows

    A short tale, a long journey. With a beautiful watercolor touch, it depicts the life of a woman. In her ordinary and modest life...experience her joys, her sorrows, her growth. Witness the story she spins in a life woven by those around her.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 26.9%, Hand-drawn 19.8%, Emotional 16.1%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Female Protagonist 6.6%

  12. #12 The Heroes Around Me
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 751 reviews2024
    Dev: OKJOY
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    The Heroes Around Me tells a story of a family of 3: the hard-working and quiet father – Nan, his daughter Lili, and their pet dog Sesame. Players will experience the harshness and warmth in the simpler time of the 1990s, where lots of stories are untold.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 30.4%, Interactive Fiction 24.6%, Emotional 21.7%, Story Rich 13.2%, Indie 4.9%

  13. #13 Penny for Your Thoughts
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 75 reviews2022
    Dev: Keys to My Lockheart
    Windows · Linux

    Inspiring hope with an outstretched hand.

    Why similar: Superhero 44.3%, Visual Novel 25.1%, Female Protagonist 15%, Story Rich 8.5%, Casual 3.7%

  14. #14 Journal
    90% matchMostly Positive78% of 351 reviews2014
    Dev: Locked Door PuzzlePub: Lupus Studios Limited
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Enter the pages of the hand painted world of Journal. A journey through the life of a young and troubled girl as she tries to face up to the choices and responsibilities that come with childhood. An experience that questions the reliability of how we choose to remember events and explores the truths hidden within our dreams.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.5%, Interactive Fiction 23.6%, Hand-drawn 22.9%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Indie 12.1%

  15. #15 Syrup and the Ultimate Sweet
    87% matchVery Positive97% of 74 reviews2025
    Dev: NomnomNami
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A candy alchemist finds a candy golem in her basement workshop...

    Why similar: Visual Novel 32.2%, Female Protagonist 22.2%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Story Rich 8.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.7%

  16. #16 Replicomica
    86% matchVery Positive98% of 59 reviews2025
    Dev: enyevgPub: Look Who’s Talking Publishing
    Windows · Mac

    A short, atmospheric experience set inside a handcrafted dream. You are a small, solitary citizen drifting through augmented memories. Boot up your LonelyOS and let the robots guide you.

    Why similar: Comic Book 41.5%, Hand-drawn 17.4%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Story Rich 8.6%, Atmospheric 7.6%

  17. #17 Fishbowl
    84% matchVery Positive96% of 160 reviews2026
    Dev: imissmyfriends.studio
    Windows · Mac

    Fishbowl is a slow and tender narrative game about dreams, grief, and hope. Rediscover your memories and find your way into the present in this intimate experience where slice-of-life meets surreal.

    Why similar: Emotional 19.6%, Interactive Fiction 18.5%, Psychological 18.4%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Story Rich 10.1%

  18. #18 Stories of Mara
    86% matchVery Positive81% of 106 reviews2021
    Dev: Chibig
    Windows

    Dive into the charming Stories of Mara, an episodic slice of life tale about a diverse cast of characters. Get to know your neighbours and bond with them, but… Could you make them stick together to help each other?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 27.6%, Hand-drawn 19.1%, Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Story Rich 5.3%

  19. #19 Fall of Porcupine
    85% matchMostly Positive77% of 715 reviews2023
    Dev: Critical RabbitPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    A pidgeon-doctor in a small town. A broken healthcare system. A heartfelt narrative game. Fall of Porcupine tells an emotional story about a young doctor who struggles to find his place. Accompany Finley in a lovingly illustrated world and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.4%, Emotional 17.1%, Hand-drawn 14%, Linear 11.5%, Story Rich 10.9%

  20. #20 Still Joking
    84% matchVery Positive92% of 53 reviews2024
    Dev: Purple Brick Games
    Windows · Mac

    What do mirror reflections do once they have no one to repeat after anymore? Play as Iris, quite a sarcastic reflection torn between the urge to unravel the mystery of death of her “prototype” and the need to find her place in a mirrored world.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Psychological 12.2%, Emotional 12%, Female Protagonist 11.9%

  21. #21 Hanako's Flower Shop
    82% matchVery Positive100% of 100 reviews2025
    Dev: FantaJI Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Hanako’s Flower Shop is a heartfelt visual novel where you run a flower shop, crafting bouquets using the language of flowers. Listen to customers’ stories, shape Hanako’s journey through choices, and navigate her struggle to honor her grandpa’s legacy while discovering her own path.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 27.3%, Emotional 23.1%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Story Rich 14.9%, Atmospheric 5.5%

  22. #22 King of the Cul-De-Sac
    83% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2020
    Dev: Matthew Vimislik
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An Interactive Comic with PUNCHING in it.

    Why similar: Comic Book 39.2%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Story Rich 8.6%, Interactive Fiction 8.4%

  23. #23 A Lozenge
    82% matchVery Positive98% of 51 reviews2020
    Dev: Party for Introverts
    Windows · Mac

    “A Lozenge” is a short interactive story about a mother-daughter road trip and motion sickness, dedicated to children of divorce.

    Why similar: Emotional 19.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Psychological 13.6%, Hand-drawn 9.6%

  24. #24 Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells
    79% matchVery Positive98% of 133 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio Élan
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Deciding to break protocol to lend a helping wing, Rain, a flighty little courier takes a skittish girl by the name of Mila on an adventure through the inner workings of a mysterious post office. Together, they search for a letter containing the last words of someone who seemingly never existed.

    Why similar: Comic Book 23.3%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Hand-drawn 11%, Story Rich 7.1%

  25. #25 A Field of Flowers and Stars
    81% matchVery Positive91% of 73 reviews2021
    Dev: Watercress
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A Field of Flowers and Stars is a simple mouse or keyboard-based visual novel.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 29.5%, Interactive Fiction 25.4%, Hand-drawn 17.1%, Story Rich 7.5%, Colorful 5.2%

  26. #26 If Found...
    80% matchVery Positive90% of 2,322 reviews2020
    Dev: DREAMFEELPub: Annapurna Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    If Found... is a game about going home, coming out and erasing everything.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 23.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Emotional 12.5%, Story Rich 9.8%

  27. #27 Penny Larceny: Gig Economy Supervillain
    79% matchVery Positive97% of 121 reviews2023
    Dev: Fiction Factory Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    A comic book adventure of freelance supervillainy, petting cats, and/or destroying capitalism in which your choices determine success in a series of daring heists and capers.

    Why similar: Comic Book 45.5%, Visual Novel 23.5%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Story Rich 11.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 3.9%

  28. #28 OPUS: The Day We Found Earth
    81% matchVery Positive87% of 1,697 reviews2016
    Dev: SIGONO INC.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Dive into the boundless galaxy and embark on an emotional adventure! Help little robot Emeth to fulfill a century-old promise by finding Earth in order to save Mankind—so step into the spaceship, operate a deep space telescope, and find out what’s out there in the unknown.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 20.9%, Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Emotional 14.9%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Story Rich 12.5%

  29. #29 Six Legends
    76% matchVery Positive100% of 99 reviews2025
    Dev: Vincent Paquin
    Windows

    The epic and emotional journey of six dragons growing up in a broken civilization, each with their own unique perspectives on life. Mixing Visual Novel, Point-And-Click, Rhythm, Cooking, Fighting and more, Six Legends is a unique experience about life and friends.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.3%, Visual Novel 24.1%, Story Rich 14%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Cute 5.9%

  30. #30 The Wreck
    77% matchVery Positive88% of 282 reviews2023
    Dev: The Pixel Hunt
    Windows · Mac

    In this 3D visual novel, follow failed screenwriter Junon as she attempts to make it through the most pivotal day in her life. Relive the past, alter the present, and embrace the future, or without your help, Junon’s story might end in a wreck.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.1%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Emotional 13.8%, Psychological 13.6%, Female Protagonist 10.1%

  31. #31 Universe For Sale - Prologue
    78% matchVery Positive89% of 114 reviews2021
    Dev: Tmesis Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    The Prologue of Universe for Sale, a sci-fi narrative experience about human relationships and self-acceptance, follow the stories of the nameless Master, a mysterious cultist and Lila the universes vendor.

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 23.6%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Comic Book 15.8%, Female Protagonist 12.6%

  32. #32 My life with you
    76% matchVery Positive88% of 77 reviews2025
    Dev: Sorora Game Studio
    Windows

    "My Life with You" is a STORY DRIVEN experience that follows the journey of a young SINGLE MOM who must BALANCE life's challenges while raising her child. An emotional journey focused on the BOND BETWEEN MOTHER AND CHILD, marked by obstacles, growth, and love.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.2%, Emotional 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Hand-drawn 13.7%, Visual Novel 8.7%

  33. #33 Dustborn
    77% matchMixed67% of 702 reviews2024
    Dev: Red Thread GamesPub: Spotlight by Quantic Dream
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Ragtag crew? Check. Musical gear? Check. Tour bus and robot driver? Check. Stolen package? Check! Embark on a perilous road-trip across a Divided States of America. Use the power of words to shape relationships with your crew, get out of trouble and reach your final destination.

    Why similar: Comic Book 30.1%, Superhero 22.2%, Emotional 14.8%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Story Rich 8.6%

  34. #34 Take a Hint
    74% matchVery Positive97% of 150 reviews2026
    Dev: FloramisuPub: Skull Queens Games
    Windows

    Take a Hint! is a comic-style visual novel where you control Delfina and must convince your best friend Ailén that her boyfriend is not good for her. It won't be easy, and no one will leave until the truth comes out.

    Why similar: Comic Book 40.2%, Visual Novel 23.9%, Interactive Fiction 16%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Hand-drawn 5.8%

  35. #35 Earthshine
    78% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2019
    Dev: ElleivPub: Phoenix_co
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Explore a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 35.3%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Indie 13.9%, Story Rich 13%, Atmospheric 9.2%

  36. #36 Sophia the Traveler
    75% matchMostly Positive77% of 424 reviews2024
    Dev: Memo GogoPub: Thermite Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Join our lovely heroine as she roams Venice, the City of Water. Like a Where's Wally Visual Novel: Search for objects & characters in stunning and vivid hand-painted cityscapes!

    Why similar: Comic Book 31.5%, Hand-drawn 19.2%, Emotional 17.8%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Atmospheric 6.5%

  37. #37 Koncolos: Prologue
    75% matchVery Positive81% of 64 reviews2022
    Dev: Umigame Studios
    Windows

    In a small pub with regulars, a woman makes a scene every night. Explore the compelling and mysterious story behind her bizarre behavior in the first chapter of this visual novel.

    Why similar: Comic Book 36.2%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Hand-drawn 13.7%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Story Rich 9.5%

  38. #38 Bai Qu: Hundreds of Melodies
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 702 reviews2017
    Dev: Magenta Factory
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A melody of life and death surrounding a sickly girl and her friends.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 26.1%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Emotional 18.2%, Story Rich 13%, Atmospheric 6.2%

  39. #39 Sumire
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 940 reviews2021
    Dev: GameTomo TeamPub: GameTomo Co., Ltd.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    One Day, One Life. Sumire is a magical narrative adventure about choices made, and dreams lost and found. Embark on a mysterious journey to help Sumire achieve her deepest wishes, before the day ends and the sky turns to twilight.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.4%, Visual Novel 22.6%, Female Protagonist 17%, Story Rich 11.7%, Colorful 5.7%

  40. #40 Room of Depression
    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 870 reviews2023
    Dev: FirePillar2Pub: IndieArk
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    "Same encounter, different world." Moon is a young woman who lives an ordinary city life as an office worker. However, because she suffers from depression, she reacts and deals with things in a way that is very different from regular city folk.

    Why similar: Emotional 23%, Interactive Fiction 21.2%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Female Protagonist 12%, Story Rich 11.5%

  41. #41 NAIRI: Rising Tide
    71% matchVery Positive100% of 66 reviews2024
    Dev: HomeBearStudio
    Windows

    A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore the corrupt oasis city of Shirin as an apocalyptic prophecy looms. Meet unforgettable characters, craft solutions with your Tool Belt, and unravel intricate puzzle-dungeons.

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 18.7%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Emotional 17.5%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Linear 12.1%

  42. #42 Young Hearts
    72% matchVery Positive91% of 96 reviews2024
    Dev: Sky SeekersPub: Evening Studio
    Windows

    ‘Young Hearts’ is a visual novel in the genres of romance and slice of life, telling stories about the everyday life of a student company living in a warm southern town: stories about their secrets, dreams, love, their problems and ghosts of the past…

    Why similar: Visual Novel 25.6%, Hand-drawn 19%, Story Rich 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Atmospheric 8.2%

  43. #43 memories
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 1,536 reviews2023
    Dev: guiyyuPub: Spookulele Games
    Windows · Mac

    memories is a sapphic visual novel dress-up game where clothes are linked to painful memories of a failed relationship.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Emotional 25.2%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Story Rich 11.6%, Atmospheric 5.9%

  44. #44 Visual Novel Sisters
    73% matchMostly Positive80% of 231 reviews2021
    Dev: Quacky GamesPub: Whale Rock Games
    Windows

    Visual novel based on the tale of two sisters.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 24.4%, Linear 19.5%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Story Rich 12.1%, Stylized 11%

  45. #45 Henchman Story
    71% matchVery Positive97% of 302 reviews2021
    Dev: Silken Sail Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Being a bumbling supervillain's henchman is a thankless job. The spandex chafes, there's tons of late nights, and your boss rarely remembers your name. But in this narrative adventure you'll soon discover that - sometimes - even the choices of the lowliest henchman can change everything.

    Why similar: Comic Book 33.9%, Interactive Fiction 18.1%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Story Rich 9.2%

  46. #46 A Storied Life: Tabitha
    69% matchVery Positive83% of 54 reviews2026
    Dev: Lab42Pub: Secret Mode
    Windows · Mac

    A wholesome narrative puzzle game about the objects we leave behind and the stories they tell. Complete a loved one's damaged memoirs by exploring their home and packing away their things.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25%, Emotional 22.4%, Hand-drawn 18.8%, Story Rich 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.1%

  47. #47 NAIRI: Tower of Shirin
    72% matchVery Positive85% of 547 reviews2018
    Dev: HomeBearStudio
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore a vibrant yet dangerous oasis city where humans and animals live side by side. Meet unforgettable characters, trade and combine quirky items, and solve challenging puzzle-dungeons filled with mystery.

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 18.3%, Visual Novel 18%, Emotional 15.6%, Linear 14.7%, Female Protagonist 13%

  48. #48 Cat Leather Jackets
    70% matchVery Positive97% of 102 reviews2023
    Dev: diogoh3xPub: Garoa Studios
    Windows

    A graphic novel styled music/rhythm game about a teenage punk rock and ska punk band.

    Why similar: Comic Book 32.8%, Visual Novel 24.9%, Linear 12.4%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Indie 6.9%

  49. #49 Nova Hearts: The Spark
    71% matchMostly Positive74% of 66 reviews2024
    Dev: Lightbulb CrewPub: Shoreline Games
    Windows

    Join Luce and her friends in this FREE first chapter: The Spark! A mysterious force transforms you and other residents of Vermillion into heroes and villains. TEXT, DATE and FIGHT in this turn-based combat dating adventure!

    Why similar: Superhero 28.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Female Protagonist 10%, Emotional 8.9%

  50. #50 Looking Up
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2026
    Dev: BlueRoof Games
    Windows · Mac

    Looking Up is a cozy puzzle game where you play as Emilia, a curious young girl who wants to learn how to fly. Solve gentle puzzles, interact with meaningful objects, and uncover the memories that shaped her dreams.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 44.3%, Hand-drawn 25.7%, Cute 13.2%, 2D 8.9%, Indie 3.8%

  51. #51 Trail of Stars
    67% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2025
    Dev: ENDYSIS
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A short and (bitter)sweet fairy tale visual novel about first love and longing.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 33.8%, Emotional 18.9%, Hand-drawn 17.7%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Female Protagonist 8%

  52. #52 Everglow
    69% 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 34.4%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Hand-drawn 18.7%, Story Rich 16.4%, Indie 3.5%

  53. #53 A Memoir Blue
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 508 reviews2022
    Dev: Cloisters InteractivePub: Annapurna Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    A song from years ago triggers a flood of memories for champion swimmer Miriam. Embark on an evocative journey through her turbulent childhood and the complicated relationship she shared with her devoted mother.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.3%, Emotional 21.6%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Story Rich 9%, Atmospheric 6.6%

  54. #54 Afterlove EP
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 201 reviews2025
    Dev: PikselnesiaPub: Fellow Traveller
    Windows

    From the creator of Coffee Talk and What Comes After, comes a slice-of-life adventure set in modern Jakarta about love, loss and finding your own way forward. Step into the shoes of Rama, a young musician struggling to move on with life after the death of his girlfriend, Cinta.

    Why similar: Comic Book 26%, Hand-drawn 16%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Emotional 13.9%, Visual Novel 13.9%

  55. #55 Do You See the Waving Cape
    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 53 reviews2022
    Dev: Naivus Luo
    Windows · Mac

    A point&click indie game with a very special narrative style. This game is inspired by the author's childhood and tells a story about Love, Growth, Dreams, and Reality. It integrates different types of gameplay into sentimental and interesting stories.

    Why similar: Comic Book 27.5%, Interactive Fiction 16%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Stylized 7.5%

  56. #56 Some Distant Memory
    68% matchVery Positive94% of 305 reviews2019
    Dev: Galvanic GamesPub: Way Down Deep
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    A hand-drawn story exploration game set 300 years after the apocalypse. You play an archaeologist named Professor Zay, joined by her companion, ARORA, a centuries-old AI capable of recreating human memories from scanned relics.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.1%, Story Rich 27.2%, Indie 18.3%, Atmospheric 16%, Casual 8.6%

  57. #57 The Princess of the Tower Wants a Hero
    66% matchVery Positive95% of 148 reviews2022
    Dev: AntaPub: Neoclassic Games
    Windows · Mac

    A sweet winter themed Otome Visual Novel about a princess of a tower who just wants a hero. … Except she ends up with a tone-deaf bard for a roommate, a sassy demon for a butler and no hero. Still stuck in a tower though.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30%, Visual Novel 29.5%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Story Rich 11.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 3.8%

  58. #58 Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game
    63% matchVery Positive90% of 518 reviews2025
    Dev: Posh Cat StudiosPub: Amplified Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Little Problems is a Cozy Detective game about solving minor inconveniences, everyday misunderstandings, and of course, little problems. This game is not about saving the world; it's about enriching it, one case at a time.

    Why similar: Comic Book 42.4%, Interactive Fiction 23%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Story Rich 8.4%, Cute 5.3%

  59. #59 Tidal Therapy
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 135 reviews2024
    Dev: veryOK
    Windows

    Tidal Therapy is a travel novel game for tired adults. A tired office worker heads to the sea. The setting is a quiet and beautiful sea town with a seaside park, warehouse district, and tower condominiums.

    Why similar: Comic Book 26.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Linear 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

  60. #60 a new life.
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,412 reviews2020
    Dev: Angela He
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 1.2 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    When your loved one hurts you, what do you do? A classic love story about letting go.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 32.3%, Emotional 28.6%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Indie 11.5%, Story Rich 4.4%

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