Games Like Stories of Mara

Take care of your own island and sail with your boat in this cozy farming adventure! Relax and unwind exploring a tropical archipelago or harvesting your own crops while helping others. Discover the story of Summer in Mara, with farming, crafting and exploring mechanics.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.1%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Nature 12.8%, Fantasy 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: As the main game in the series, it provides the full context and world-building that makes the spin-off Stories of Mara so special.

Experience the stories of Haru, Erika, and Manami, a trio of friends navigating their feelings of love, connection, and just wanting to belong.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.9%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, short, and emotional visual novel trilogy that mirrors the intimate, slice-of-life storytelling found in Stories of Mara.

A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 34.9%, Visual Novel 25.4%, Choices Matter 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%, Cute 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same cozy, character-focused, and inclusive atmosphere through a deeply personal, choice-driven narrative.

Immerse yourself in an enchanting narrative experience as Fortuna, a fortune-teller Witch condemned to exile on her asteroid home. Craft your own Tarot deck, regain your freedom, and shape the fate of the cosmic Witch society.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.1%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Choices Matter 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist and complex, choice-driven narrative set in a vibrant, magical world.

Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.7%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Choices Matter 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Conversation 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the art of listening to diverse characters in a cozy, low-stakes environment that feels very similar to the neighborly bonds in Mara.

A cozy visual novel about running a tavern in a D&D-inspired fantasy! Gather rumors, serve magical drinks, and meet adventurers on a life-changing quest.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.4%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Hand-drawn 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a fantasy setting with the cozy, conversational gameplay of a visual novel where you help your patrons navigate their lives.

A fantasy yuri visual novel filled with magic, fairies, and a ghost girl. When Maddie and her best friend, Tara, journey to a remote forest village to investigate rumors of the supernatural, they find a whole lot more than they bargained for.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.7%, Visual Novel 15%, Choices Matter 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Female Protagonist 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded LGBTQ+ visual novel that blends fantasy elements with deep, character-driven emotional arcs.

A demo of Summer in Mara. Discover the beginning of this adventure and take care of your island by harvesting your crops, fishing on your pond, and cooking. Enjoy the opening act to this farming adventure.

Why similar: Cartoon 20%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Anime 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a direct, bite-sized look into the world and characters of the Mara series.

A comfy yuri VN about the foxgirl Miho and her quest to find the person who's most important to her. This emotional visual novel features two different heroines to choose from, and a story that will make you both laugh and cry!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.8%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Anime 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, LGBTQ+ visual novel that emphasizes kindness and character-driven storytelling.

Arcade Spirits is a romantic visual novel that follows an alternative timeline where the 1983 video game crash never occurred. It's 20XX and you've just started a new job at the Funplex game arcade. Who will you meet along the way? Will you find the romance you're seeking?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 32.4%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Choices Matter 17.7%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Cute 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: An inclusive and charming visual novel that emphasizes building relationships and finding your place in a community.

Can you save magic before the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve? Life After Magic is a queer, retro visual novel that follows jaded ex-magical girls as they reconnect, deal with young adulthood, and face off against one last threat before Y2K hits.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Anime 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, LGBTQ+ visual novel that focuses on personal growth and relationships after a major life change.

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.9%, Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Colorful 7.9%, Cute 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, story-rich adventure where your choices significantly alter the outcome of a cute but mysterious narrative.

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

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.1%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Choices Matter 8.5%, Cute 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, short visual novel with a distinct art style and a focus on character-driven narrative.

Spend your teenage years on an alien planet in this narrative RPG with card-based battles. Explore, grow up, and fall in love. The choices you make and skills you master over ten years will determine the course of your life and the survival of your colony.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29.8%, Visual Novel 21%, Choices Matter 20.7%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Story Rich 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep, impactful choices and character relationships within a narrative-heavy, life-sim structure.

In this yuri visual novel featuring an all-star cast, you follow one main love triangle as they navigate their budding romance and the pursuit of their goals, unlocking new, heartwarming events to view from the perspectives of each cute girl in six other precious couples as well.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.4%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Anime 12.1%, Cute 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sweet, romance-focused visual novel that features a diverse cast and a cozy, anime-inspired aesthetic.

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.8%, Choices Matter 24.9%, Hand-drawn 20.6%, Conversation 12%, Adventure 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Explores themes of community and personal growth through a cast of memorable characters in a small, atmospheric town.

It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29.1%, Choices Matter 22.4%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Relaxing 10.5%, Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, slice-of-life game about connecting with neighbors and finding peace in a small community.

Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.8%, Relaxing 17.6%, Cute 17.2%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Casual 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Tells a touching, intimate story through the simple act of organizing a life, mirroring the quiet, cozy vibe of Stories of Mara.

Mice Tea is a visual novel full of transformation, sex, and steamy, hot beverages. Take the role of twentysomething bookstore clerk Margaret de Campos as she finds a box of magical tea with transformative powers that turns the lives of her and her friends into an unforgettable, erotic adventure.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.2%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Cartoon 13.5%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Choices Matter 13%

Why You'll Like It: A short, cozy, and cute visual novel that centers on romance and warm, character-driven interactions.

Monorail Stories is an adventure game focusing on extraordinary things happening to ordinary people. Board the monorail and experience a special story about humanity, friendships, and intertwined destinies manifesting during the everyday commute.

Why similar: Choices Matter 27.6%, Female Protagonist 23.8%, Conversation 13.2%, Relaxing 8.8%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A slice-of-life simulation that focuses on the small, meaningful interactions between commuters on a daily journey.

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: Visual Novel 16.9%, Choices Matter 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Anime 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: An enchanting, narrative-driven adventure that focuses on a single day of exploration and emotional discovery.

‘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 21.6%, Choices Matter 14.8%, Anime 12.3%, Hand-drawn 12%, Cute 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, atmospheric visual novel that captures the essence of youth and romance in a 2D setting.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Cute 22.5%, Nature 21.3%, Relaxing 17.8%, Adventure 15.2%, Female Protagonist 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same sense of wonder, exploration, and gentle, cute aesthetic found in the Mara universe.

Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch.

Why similar: Cute 36.1%, Relaxing 18.6%, Casual 17.1%, Adventure 16.6%, Story Rich 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, fantasy-themed life-sim that features cute characters and a relaxing, magical atmosphere.

A yuri / lesbian visual novel set in the UK. Marnie, a bored goth girl, accidentally stumbles upon a sleeping female knight in the forest. Together, the pair must work to break a centuries-old curse, while romantic feelings between them begin to grow.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.4%, Visual Novel 18%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Anime 10.5%, Cute 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie visual novel that blends fantasy and adventure with a focus on LGBTQ+ themes.

Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.7%, Nature 26.3%, Cute 12.3%, Adventure 10.2%, Casual 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A bright, colorful, and cozy game about helping your community and protecting the environment.

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: LGBTQ+ 20.1%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.3%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Cute 6.7%

'Lingua Fleur: Lily' is focused on friendship, love, troubles, efforts, and confusions between girls. Made with illustrations, animations, and original music, this story tells of the protagonist Yuyi Wu's secret, one very different from an 'ordinary' girl. Told in a gentle and ordinary style.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.3%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%, Anime 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, character-focused visual novel that emphasizes gentle, romantic storytelling.

Alone as two, together as one - A fantasy/yuri visual novel telling the story of two girls traversing a snow covered forest and growing closer.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.8%, LGBTQ+ 19.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Anime 12.2%, Fantasy 7.6%

Wanting Wings is a cute and romantic, yuri visual novel about three girls living together and falling in love over the course of their daily lives. Your choices determine which two will ultimately pair together.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.1%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Anime 11.7%, Cute 7.8%

Mira is a Slavic-themed visual novel with adventure game elements. The gameplay has a strong emphasis on art, atmosphere, and story. Discover your destiny by walking into Navia, a magical land hidden from the eyes of mortals, and decide on its fate.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.6%, Choices Matter 15.4%, Hand-drawn 15.1%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Fantasy 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that balances mystery and fantasy with a hand-drawn aesthetic similar to the Mara series.

Explore a lively oasis city filled with charming characters, forgotten ruins and ominous conspiracies in the second chapter of NAIRI, a narrative puzzle adventure about Nairi's perilous quest to save her family.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.1%, Hand-drawn 16.3%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Anime 10.6%, Cute 10.3%

A visual novel about figuring out life with the help of an AI. //TODO: today is a pastel colored slice-of-life story that let's you freely choose your pronouns and romantic preferences!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 40.8%, Visual Novel 25.4%, Cute 8.4%, Adventure 6.8%, Casual 6.1%

Date wizards, match gems, and level up in this match-3 visual novel with a lot of heart and a little spice. Form deep relationships with faeries, sirens and werewolves, each with their own endearing personalities and challenges. Make choices that affect your relationships, and their destinies.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.1%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Choices Matter 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Hand-drawn 7.8%

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.5%, LGBTQ+ 20.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Anime 14%, Hand-drawn 10.6%

Girl protag heartwarming slice of life with bittersweet twists!

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.1%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Interactive Fiction 17.4%, Anime 10.9%, Cute 9.2%

Memory note is a slice-of-life visual novel with meaningful player choices, several endings to explore, and a story that will touch your heart.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.9%, Adventure 21.9%, Casual 18.6%, Cute 12.9%, Narration 5.8%

A gripping seaside adventure following the connection of two young souls, each unknowingly helping the other make sense of a world that seems senseless. Complemented by breathtaking artwork and an addictive soundtrack, this charming tale will definitely suck you in and leave a lasting impression!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.5%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Choices Matter 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

Go fishing, talk by a cozy campfire, and even hold hands with Marisa Kirisame from the Touhou Project as you go out with her in this short and cozy visual novel!

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.2%, Anime 23.9%, Casual 14.7%, Cute 13.2%, Colorful 10%

The complete edition of National Park Girls! After five years of being a ranger in Yosemite National Park, Eve is just about ready to throw in the towel. However, things start to change when she meets three spritely girls who claim to be manifestations of the National Parks.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.8%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Cartoon 12.9%, Anime 12.3%

A narrative adventure about the momentum and whiplash of young adulthood. Explore the big city through 18-year-old Mara's eyes. Collect items, nurture ideas, and experience complex relationships while attempting to find your place in the world.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.4%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Interactive Fiction 19.3%, Cute 12%, Conversation 10.6%

Windy Meadow – A Roadwarden Tale is an interactive slice-of-life visual novel about choosing your own path. Help three protagonists make the most important choices of their lives. Featuring a multitude of hand-crafted characters and a richly detailed village set in the Roadwarden story world.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.1%, Interactive Fiction 23.2%, Fantasy 12.5%, Nature 12.2%, Adventure 9.6%

Step into the shoes of Lyric, the humble innkeeper in a quiet mountain village, as she reflects upon a lifetime of poignant memories, heartwarming friendships, and bittersweet choices — proving along the way that you don't have to slay dragons to be the hero of your own story.

Why similar: Choices Matter 19%, LGBTQ+ 16.3%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Fantasy 9.7%

"Hey, do you know the meaning of the four-leaf clover?" Set at "Shonan Saika Academy," a prestigious school in Shonan, Kanagawa Prefecture, this is a youthful story of girls wavering between friendship and love.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 35.1%, Visual Novel 23.1%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Anime 9.7%, Adventure 5.8%

We meet many people in our lives. Relationships with them are different and can be changed.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.5%, Choices Matter 17.8%, Anime 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Cute 7.4%

"Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story" is a sound novel game where you work alongside Satone, a girl who loves writing stories. Customize lo-fi music, ambient sounds, and landscapes to create a focused environment. As you deepen your bond with Satone, you may discover a special connection with her.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.5%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Anime 17.3%, Cute 10.3%, Relaxing 9.9%

Relax in the world of Kemono Teatime, where animal ears are a normal part of everyday life. Here in Melodius, you can whip up whatever blends of tea you desire in your favorite cafe as you play through an adorable story. Come now and live out your bestest and cutest life—down to the last drop.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Cute 14.8%, Adventure 10.2%, Conversation 9.5%

Join Tara on a heartfelt journey to become a witch in Wylde Flowers. Farm by day, and cast spells by night as you craft your cottagecore life and bond with your coven. Come to know and love the fully voice acted characters of Fairhaven, as you unravel a local mystery.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 43%, Female Protagonist 22.5%, Cute 9.3%, Fantasy 8.2%, Relaxing 6.8%

A cute and cozy Visual Novel experience with plenty of choices to make! Come find the Familiar truly meant for you by feeding The Conjuring Cauldron with a multitude of choices, all to a relaxing Original Soundtrack!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.8%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Choices Matter 17.4%, Anime 10.8%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

A light admonishment from Mom sparks the realization that these twin sisters care for each other in more than a familial sense. In this dramatic & romantic yuri Visual Novel, it's up to you to navigate the forbidden tension between the sisters so their love can flourish without growing one-sided.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.5%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Anime 10.2%

You have two weeks to save the harvest festival! Tend your garden and collect plants for spells and rituals to help the villagers of Flora. After all, if magic isn't for solving everyday problems, what’s the point of a village witch anyway? A cozy story filled with chaos, friendship, and romance!

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.3%, LGBTQ+ 27.8%, Relaxing 8.3%, Cute 8.1%, Conversation 7.8%

Follow Nairi as she uncovers a mysterious conspiracy in this gripping yet family-friendly adventure that is suitable for all ages! NAIRI: Tower of Shirin is a graphic adventure which crafts a rich 'Ghibli' inspired oasis city where animals and humans live side-by-side!

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.1%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Adventure 11.4%, Cute 10.3%

Play as Marcel and determine whether or not he has the skills to become Lord Sandor's heir and whether or not he forms a romantic attachment to one of four potential love interests: an ex-gladiator turned gardener, a perfectionist butler, the local doctor, or a mischievous elven Lord.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.8%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Choices Matter 13.5%, Fantasy 11.7%, Anime 7.5%

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: Visual Novel 22.5%, Cartoon 20.1%, Hand-drawn 18.7%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Colorful 5.8%

Find friendship, love, and pastries in the most unexpected places in this cute visual novel about baking a home.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.1%, Choices Matter 17%, Cute 11.2%, Anime 9.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%

After hearing about a number of student couples forming at her school, Himeka Uchida decides to look for a girlfriend of her own. As she gets wrapped up in the daily lives of her friends and classmates at Solana Academy, will she find the romance she seeks?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29.3%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Anime 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 7.4%

Follow along with the adventures of Dulce as she finds new friends, new fun, and maybe even romance in the world of Dragon Connection, a hot new augmented reality mobile game.A, short, sweet free all-ages GxG visual novel featuring cute girls, friendship, and romance!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 37.7%, Visual Novel 26.8%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Anime 8.4%, Casual 7.2%

Games can really show someone's personality, don't you think? By way of a simple exploration-based adventure, this data-science game analyzes your actions to estimate your personality.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.4%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Choices Matter 11.5%

Embark with Heileen in a unforgettable voyage to the New World! Met with old friends, and make new ones. Find romance, avoid dangers and life your life to the fullest!

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.5%, LGBTQ+ 22.8%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Anime 13.1%, Adventure 7%

Visual novel based on the tale of two sisters.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.6%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Cartoon 14.3%, Nature 11.5%, Anime 11.2%