- #1 Summer Pockets
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,831 reviews2020
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 138.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
From the creators of Angel Beats! and CLANNAD, Key, comes their latest emotional, award-winning journey. Follow protagonist Takahara Hairi as he travels to the secluded island Torishirojima, where he rediscovers what it means to enjoy summer vacation.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.9%, Adventure 16.5%, Casual 15.2%, Emotional 14.7%, Anime 14.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive summer-themed visual novel, perfectly capturing the nostalgic and emotional atmosphere found in the seed game.
- #2 Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star- HD
96% matchVery Positive93% of 388 reviews2017
Dev: FavoritePub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A Japanese love adventure game, as you follow the story of Kogasaka You, his hometown and a promise he made.
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.5%, Anime 18.5%, Adventure 17%, Casual 15%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional visual novel that combines summer themes with a poignant, romantic narrative.
- #3 CLANNAD
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,614 reviews2015
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 106.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
From the world renowned visual novel studio Key, the highly rated story of CLANNAD is now available on Steam! Improved visuals, achievement integration, and Dangopedia make this the best version of CLANNAD to date.
Why similar: Visual Novel 56.3%, Anime 27.8%, Emotional 8.8%, Casual 3.6%, Adventure 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic emotional journey through school life and relationships that serves as the gold standard for the genre.
- #4 AQUARIUM
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 540 reviews2023
Dev: ENTERGRAM,INC.
Windows
This is the summer story of Aqua - a beginning maid carrying a secret - and her master (the player) who lost part of his memory. This is the pure summer love story of two individuals from completely different walks of life.
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.8%, Adventure 37%, Anime 20.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality, story-rich romance that captures the same intimate feeling of a budding relationship.
- #5 If My Heart Had Wings
94% matchVery Positive92% of 4,617 reviews2014
Dev: MoeNovel
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 46.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
An animated visual novel of a lovely and bittersweet tale of youth, you play as Aoi Minase in this romantic-comedy as he meets various young girls in his hometown and works together with them to revive their school’s glider-flying “Soaring Club” in order to realize their shared dream of flight.
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.6%, Anime 26.7%, Casual 16.7%, Adventure 10%
Why You'll Like It: This title excels at portraying pure, student-led romance within a beautifully realized summer setting.
- #6 Your Smile Beyond Twilight:黄昏下的月台上
93% matchVery Positive94% of 600 reviews2017
Dev: Lingtan Studio
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A story about forced smiles, coming to terms with the past, and love—but most of all, redemption.
Why similar: Visual Novel 41%, Adventure 20.6%, Anime 20.3%, Indie 18.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the delicate, fleeting nature of youth and romance in a school setting.
- #7 Memory Oblivion Box
92% matchVery Positive93% of 1,108 reviews2016
Dev: DreaMoryPub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
一份工作，让秦幽羽的父亲从此失踪，紧接着又是母亲的突然离去。虽然从未放弃过寻找，可是事情却毫无进展，直到那天……
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.2%, Casual 24.8%, Adventure 21.9%, Indie 19.2%
Why You'll Like It: An indie visual novel that mirrors the reflective and melancholic tone of the seed game.
- #8 Lucy -The Eternity She Wished For-
91% matchVery Positive95% of 8,195 reviews2016
Dev: Modern Visual Arts Laboratory
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 37.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
If there was a robot that could laugh, cry and smile. ...Does it have a soul?
Why similar: Visual Novel 59.7%, Anime 29.4%, Casual 4%, Adventure 3.5%, Indie 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A short, impactful indie visual novel that focuses on emotional connection and character development.
- #9 旧手表 - Old Watch
91% matchVery Positive85% of 676 reviews2017
Dev: 灰烬天国
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
This is an Visual Novel game. It's a story about time leap.
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.1%, Casual 35.6%, Indie 28.3%
Why You'll Like It: A short, indie visual novel that emphasizes nostalgia and emotional narrative beats.
- #10 Season of 12 Colors
90% matchVery Positive94% of 2,053 reviews2016
Dev: 橘子班Pub: NVLMaker
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
--The way it was, Just like it is now, On a bright, bright summer day. "That's a promise, right?" The girl in a white dress said. Sunny sky. A paper plane slid across it, riding on blue winds.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.9%, Casual 16.2%, Adventure 16.1%, Anime 14.5%, Indie 14.2%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the slice-of-life charm and indie spirit of student-produced visual novels.
- #11 The Neverending Summer
89% matchVery Positive99% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: LSAusa
Windows
Summer comes again and again, and changes come quietly.
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.6%, Anime 18.2%, Casual 13%, Adventure 12.5%, Emotional 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern visual novel that leans into the summer aesthetic and character-focused storytelling.
- #12 神明的一天世界(God's One Day World)
89% matchVery Positive85% of 728 reviews2016
Dev: 灰烬天国
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
an Visual Novel & Puzzle Game
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.8%, Adventure 29.9%, Anime 18.1%, Casual 8.2%, Indie 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: An indie visual novel that balances casual elements with a strong, emotional core.
- #13 UsoNatsu ~The Summer Romance Bloomed From A Lie~
86% matchVery Positive91% of 445 reviews2023
Dev: LYCORISPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
This is a story about finding love to overwrite the feelings for the one they held dearest. A girls love visual novel about summer, love and adolescence.
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.1%, Anime 25.1%, Casual 13.1%, Adventure 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: A direct thematic match that explores the complexities of summer love and secrets.
- #14 Narcissu 1st & 2nd
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,284 reviews2015
Dev: stage-nanaPub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 19.5 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 59.6%, Anime 24.7%, Indie 6.6%, Emotional 5.2%, Casual 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: This indie classic is renowned for its emotional storytelling and minimalist, character-driven approach.
- #15 Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,441 reviews2019
Dev: spritePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 136.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In a world where flying through the sky is as simple as riding a bicycle, the sport "Flying Circus" is all the rage. Following the discovery of anti-gravitons, special shoes that allow an individual to fly, Anti-Graviton Shoes, took the world by storm.
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.5%, Anime 24.8%, Casual 12.8%, Adventure 11%
Why You'll Like It: Features a vibrant summer atmosphere paired with a compelling romance and high-production values.
- #16 夏荷 | Summer Lotus
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 70 reviews2019
Dev: 木子工坊Pub: HongbinGame
Windows
Summer Lotus, a derivative play of campus love With the arrival of summer vacation, the male protagonist applied for a summer job, and naturally met our beautiful girls by the sea. Then an interesting love story happened.
Why similar: Adventure 35.6%, Casual 35.6%, Indie 28.8%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the specific summer setting and indie visual novel structure of the seed game.
- #17 水时钟-Water_Clock
85% 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 34.5%, Casual 19.7%, Adventure 18.1%, Anime 14.3%, Indie 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fellow indie visual novel that focuses on character relationships and personal growth.
- #18 Short Stories Collection of Class Tangerine
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 972 reviews2017
Dev: 橘子班Pub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Short Stories Collection of Class Tangerine is a collection of five Visual Novels by indie-game team "Class Tangerine".
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.8%, Casual 21.7%, Adventure 20.9%, Indie 16.1%, Anime 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the slice-of-life school experience with a charming, indie aesthetic.
- #19 茉莉之夏 Jasmine Summer
84% 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 53.2%, Casual 27%, Indie 19.8%
Why You'll Like It: A summer-themed indie title that focuses on the quiet, romantic moments of youth.
- #20 Dream Ending
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,199 reviews2019
Dev: #workshopPub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 33.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
This is a small tale from the end. The leftovers of mankind are destined to perish as the Arks break orbit. Suddenly, however, she's making me ask her out, an invitation to face the apocalypse together... a short but exquisite visual novel, "Dream Ending" is humanity's last love story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30%, Casual 20.6%, Adventure 19.5%, Indie 16%, Anime 13.9%
Why You'll Like It: An indie title that explores themes of romance and memory in a casual visual novel format.
- #21 Katawa Shoujo
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,524 reviews2024
Dev: Four Leaf Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Katawa Shoujo is a romantic visual novel set in the fictional Japanese Yamaku High School for disabled children. Hisao's congenital heart defect forces him to move to a new school. Despite his difficulties, Hisao is able to find friends—and perhaps love, if he plays his cards right.
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.1%, Anime 22.1%, Emotional 20.8%, Casual 11%
Why You'll Like It: A beloved, free-to-play visual novel that excels at deep, emotional character development.
- #22 the 9th day:第九日
82% matchVery Positive92% of 317 reviews2017
Dev: Lingtan Studio
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The story of The 9th Day, that started with the autumn fire incident, begins here…
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.5%, Adventure 23.2%, Anime 22.7%, Indie 18.6%
Why You'll Like It: An indie visual novel that provides a similar emotional experience through its narrative-heavy gameplay.
- #23 Lingering Fragrance
82% matchVery Positive92% of 596 reviews2018
Dev: BLESTWORKS
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
We walk together, play together, and do everything together. This is our last trip, our last memory. It is a short visual novel contains three story lines, after main story the other two will be unlocked. Which one is your side of story?
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.5%, Anime 19.5%, Casual 17.8%, Adventure 14.4%, Indie 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a gentle, emotional narrative experience typical of indie visual novels.
- #24 Adventure of a Lifetime
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 876 reviews2018
Dev: MoeNovel
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
I'm going to get it back! The important treasure that has sunk in the ocean! Set in the southern island World Heritage Site, Ogasawara Islands, a city boy, a runaway girl and a local girl meet in summer, sparking the growth and deepening of love and friendship.
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.4%, Adventure 20.5%, Casual 19.5%, Anime 17.6%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, anime-inspired visual novel that fits the lighthearted yet emotional tone of the seed game.
- #25 Everlasting Summer
79% matchVery Positive94% of 77,532 reviews2014
Dev: Soviet Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 58.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!
Why similar: Visual Novel 60.9%, Anime 28%, Adventure 5.9%, Indie 2.8%, Casual 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: While more surreal, it captures the essence of a summer-long journey through a visual novel format.
- #26 AftLife -Girl and Cats, and Lost world-
79% matchVery Positive80% of 71 reviews2020
Dev: ryoheyLab.
Windows
A girl and cats make "Heartful Comedy & Mystery" Comedy depicting calm everyday! The big mystery is solved in story. New Stories from Update Story is composed of short stories that are completed. Please wait for update!
Why similar: Adventure 30.5%, Casual 29.1%, Indie 22.7%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Anime 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features the same combination of cats and emotional, indie-style storytelling.
- #27 校园恋物语|Love in School
80% matchMixed64% of 73 reviews2018
Dev: 樱
Windows
Campus love is not so much interest entanglement, only pure I love you and you love me. Love in School tells a short love story, simple and fresh.
Why similar: Indie 100%
Why You'll Like It: A school-based romance that mirrors the casual, anime-style visual novel experience.
- #28 Fluffy Store
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,742 reviews2019
Dev: AsicxArt
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A string of mysterious wind chimes brought three lovely and uninvited kemonomimi girls to this small convenience store. At such a summer night full of surprises and excitement, what lies ahead on their road of adventure?
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.3%, Anime 19.3%, Adventure 13.1%, Casual 11.5%, Indie 10.8%
- #29 Bagel Love Story
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,227 reviews2024
Dev: 橘子班Pub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A light-hearted and enjoyable short romance VN! The protagonist, Fan Tong, struggles to lose weight in hopes of finding a job, but the journey is far from smooth. Until one day, a cute and sunny girl named Bagel comes into his life, kickstarting a story of weight loss, cross-dressing, and romance!
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.3%, Anime 22.5%, Adventure 19.7%, Casual 19.5%, Indie 6.1%
- #30 Natsu no Iro no Nostalgia
76% matchVery Positive91% of 565 reviews2019
Dev: MOONSTONEPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 85.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
《追忆夏色年华》是由美少女游戏品牌MOONSTONE制作的一款奇幻恋爱题材作品。讲述了主人公与妹妹时隔三年一同返回故乡生活，并与曾经关系密切的三位女孩再度相见，并深入了解她们内心隐藏的爱意与黑暗的故事。本作由山风岚负责原画，吴担当剧本，solfa制作音乐，霜月遥献唱主题曲。
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.5%, Anime 22.6%, Casual 17.1%, Adventure 16.8%
- #31 True Love ～Confide to the Maple～
76% matchVery Positive85% of 1,604 reviews2016
Dev: SP-time
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 29.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Guo Hengyi and Yao Fengyi are childhood sweetheart. But their relationship goes far gradually after divided into different classes and the great college entrance exam pressure. Tang Haiyin and Yao Fengxi came to his life as well. An unexpected accident had involved them together.
Why similar: Visual Novel 48.5%, Anime 14.8%, Casual 13.1%, Adventure 12.8%, Indie 10.9%
- #32 Gazing from beyond
77% 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 55.2%, Adventure 16.8%, Indie 15.5%, Anime 12.6%
- #33 Trajectory of summer flower
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 337 reviews2017
Dev: SoraPrayer
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
"let's make a promise... When I grow up, I'll find you." By complete chance, these two childhood friends meet again after 10 years apart, but this time, will he be able to hold on to her? Or, will he lose here again forever? A love story about a summer trip in the countryside.
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.1%, Casual 19.7%, Anime 19.6%, Adventure 17.6%
- #34 Lingua Fleur: Lily
75% matchVery Positive97% of 229 reviews2019
Dev: Narrator
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
'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: Visual Novel 42.1%, Anime 18.6%, Emotional 12.8%, Adventure 10.7%, Casual 9.5%
- #35 Long Live the Catgirls！
72% matchVery Positive85% of 79 reviews2026
Dev: Cat Paw GamePub: Shark Shark Game
Windows · Mac · Linux
This is a story about a human who accidentally stumbles into the Cat Tower, encounters and reunites with the cats. A vibrant Maine Coon in a dilapidated amusement park, a ragdoll living in a candy house built atop paradise, and the supreme god who controls the Cat Tower.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.2%, Anime 15.6%, Emotional 13.6%, Casual 12.4%, Adventure 11.4%
- #36 Cross Princess
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 950 reviews2020
Dev: 双叶小组
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Single route visual novel. Belle is actually a boy, an accident lets him and a bright girl named Bambi begin to live together, a warm and healing friendship + love story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.9%, Casual 20%, Adventure 18.1%, Indie 12.1%, Anime 9.9%
- #37 Your Love Story 被你忘记的那个夏天
74% matchVery Positive85% of 148 reviews2022
Dev: Mingyu Information Technology Shanghai Co., Ltd.
Windows
This is a AVG with love as the theme. No matter how old you grow, every summer when cicadas sing, you can still remenber of your childhood dreams, childhood friends with whom you share memories, and those pure and shining love like crystal.
Why similar: Visual Novel 55.3%, Anime 23.9%, Casual 11.8%, Indie 9.1%
- #38 纯爱独白：小小 Purelove Monologue: Xiaoxiao
71% matchVery Positive92% of 360 reviews2024
Dev: HollowingsPub: LoveStoryProject
Windows
宅男画师和美女程序员的甜美邂逅，不如一起做个独立游戏吧！等等，说好的纯爱呢，小三？黄毛？女装大佬？Σ(ﾟДﾟ)ｽｹﾞｪ!!
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.9%, Anime 26.5%, Casual 16.1%, Indie 11.9%, Adventure 2.7%
- #39 泡沫冬景
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,492 reviews2020
Dev: KorakuPub: Nekoneko Soft
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 40.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
It is the year 1988. Japan is in the midst of the bubble economy. New buildings are sprouting up everywhere, and the people are ecstatic. This is a story of people who live for one year... in such a little corner of the city.
Why similar: Adventure 27.8%, Visual Novel 22.8%, Casual 22.7%, Indie 17.5%, Anime 9.3%
- #40 Bai Qu: Hundreds of Melodies
73% 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 36.8%, Anime 20.1%, Casual 15.3%, Emotional 15.3%, Adventure 8.3%
- #41 错过的暑假可以放第二次吗？
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 915 reviews2026
Dev: 麻溜完结制作组
Windows
游戏内容： 这是一款以绘画为主题、描述了成年人对于过往错过的人与事的灵魂之旅，兽人向的纯视觉小说游戏。 故事讲述了25岁的狸花猫兽人“启诚”，在被公司辞退后回到老家的城市。作为曾没能通过联考的美术生，在青梅竹马“未乾”，以及好朋友【熙和】、【望舒】、画室的“学弟”【烈烈】的帮助下，慢慢寻回了自己曾失去的那个暑假，那个他命中注定的人……
Why similar: Visual Novel 58%, Casual 17%, Emotional 13.8%, Anime 11.2%
- #42 Cat Island Petrichor
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 89 reviews2026
Dev: LuminousNotePub: Mango Party
Windows
As a cat, explore a nostalgic Japanese summer island filled with strays. Solve puzzles, uncover mysteries, and share an intimate, unhurried adventure with the heroine.
Why similar: Cats 29.3%, Emotional 21.4%, Adventure 18.1%, Anime 17.9%, Casual 13.3%
- #43 Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE
69% matchVery Positive89% of 1,069 reviews2025
Dev: VISUAL ARTS/KeyPub: VISUAL ARTS
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 125.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
No matter how much times passes... I remember that blue, blue summer. Summer Pockets, the midsummer story brought to you by Key, has been powered-up with even more to play, including new heroines and routes, in Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE, now available on Steam!
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.5%, Emotional 20.7%, Anime 17.8%, Casual 11.6%, Adventure 10.3%
- #44 Memoir
70% matchVery Positive97% of 278 reviews2022
Dev: 7757
Windows
A short memoir of first love.
Why similar: Visual Novel 60.7%, Casual 25.7%, Indie 13.6%
- #45 Memories Off
68% matchVery Positive92% of 245 reviews2024
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
*This game is only available in Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. 「メモリーズオフ」シリーズ1作目 1999年に登場した恋愛アドベンチャーゲーム「メモリーズオフ」をフルＨＤ移植。
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.7%, Adventure 25.7%, Emotional 19.2%, Anime 9.3%
- #46 The Bright Star Of Seraph-Katis-
69% matchVery Positive87% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: STARxSTAR
Windows
《The Bright Star Of Seraph-Katis-》is a short text adventure game. This game combines a visual novel and an "adventure mode".
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.8%, Adventure 20.5%, Anime 19%, Casual 14%, Indie 9.8%
- #47 金泉风土记
67% matchVery Positive89% of 60 reviews2026
Dev: WETDOGS STUDIOS
Windows
Romance, comedy, and furrys— all wrapped in Diary of Summer Travel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.7%, Adventure 23.9%, Anime 17.3%, Indie 7.1%
- #48 The Last Companion-我与我行将离去的小友。
70% matchVery Positive94% of 185 reviews2019
Dev: Lingtan Studio
Windows
The Last Companion is a visual novel (a subgenre of advanture game) produced by the independent game production team Lingtan Studio.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.6%, Anime 35.4%, Adventure 15%, Indie 11%
- #49 AMANATSU+
66% matchVery Positive98% of 61 reviews2026
Dev: AZARASHI SOFTWAREPub: Shiravune
Windows
A story of adventure and young love by fan-favorite developers AZARASHI SOFTWARE. The protagonist returns to his nostalgic yet somewhat unfamiliar hometown, reuniting with past friends, stirring old feelings, and even finding love over the course of this fleeting summer's dream.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.9%, Adventure 31.8%, Casual 27.3%
- #50 Fortissimo FA
71% matchVery Positive82% of 360 reviews2018
Dev: La’crymaPub: YAMAYURI GAMES
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 39.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
這是一款日本遊戲公司La'cryma製作的以“淚水”為主題的校園戀愛Galgame，表面是融合了“萌”和“燃”要素的青春愛情+熱血戰鬥的美少女遊戲，實際是催淚催奶帶五險一金的里番，更令人震精的是你玩到最後會發現更大的黑幕：神OP+神主題曲+神級BGM讓你燃到爆，音樂才是本體！
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.5%, Adventure 20.9%, Casual 18.3%, Anime 15.1%, Indie 14.2%
- #51 Memories Off Sousou ~Not always true~
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 121 reviews2025
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
かけがえのない想いを見つけた、その先に――
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.9%, Adventure 29.2%, Anime 17.6%, Emotional 12.3%
- #52 夏日事件簿 Summer Fantasy
67% 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 46.7%, Anime 24.9%, Adventure 22.4%, Indie 6.1%
- #53 Yomegami: My Sweet Goddess
66% matchVery Positive93% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: ALcotPub: JAST
Windows
"Yomegami: My Sweet Goddess!" is a lighthearted visual novel set in a fantasy world, developed by ALcot. It tells a love story about a demon reincarnation with a goddess mother, a mob boss's daughter, a clumsy class president, and a naive dog-eared girl in their daily lives❤
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.4%, Adventure 24.5%, Casual 18.7%, Anime 18.4%
- #54 The Moment We Met
72% matchMixed61% of 251 reviews2018
Dev: 萌约游戏制作组
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The Moment We Met is a galgame with the theme on warm. In the game, you will play the part of the hero named Mr. Heh, and share an extraordinary life with an adorable and girl named Quin.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.6%, Anime 23.4%, Emotional 17.5%, Casual 14%, Adventure 7.4%
- #55 Koi Musubi
69% matchVery Positive91% of 277 reviews2017
Dev: Narrator
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
After studying away in Taiwan, Shao-Tang finally comes back to his hometown of Nangan to be a receptionist at an inn for the summer where he works with his childhood friend Zi-Jin. "Without a love knot, you will be single forever!"
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.3%, Adventure 23.4%, Indie 21.1%, Anime 21.1%
- #56 Putrika 1st.cut:The Reason She Must Perish
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 523 reviews2024
Dev: トトメトリ
Windows
"Even though I knew this love was forbidden..." While the tragedy is being told, the girl's true love is revealed! Enjoy this crazy pure love drama with beautiful visuals and cute characters!
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.7%, Anime 17.2%, Adventure 16%, Casual 14%, Emotional 7.7%
