- #1 AIR
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 905 reviews2025
Dev: VISUAL ARTS/KeyPub: VISUAL ARTS
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 55.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Summer stretches on endlessly. Beneath the vast blue sky. Beneath the air in which she awaits— AIR, the second game released by visual novel studio Key, is now available on Steam! Now featuring the side story novel, "First Sky Chapter" and full voice support!
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.2%, Dating Sim 14%, Emotional 11.1%, Anime 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Another classic emotional visual novel by Key that similarly explores a poignant summer setting and supernatural folklore.
- #2 CLANNAD
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 11,028 reviews2015
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 106.8 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 30.2%, Anime 14.4%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Story Rich 10%, Emotional 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the same legendary studio, this masterpiece shares the same profound emotional depth, memorable character bonds, and tear-jerking narrative structure.
- #3 Kanon
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 502 reviews2024
Dev: VISUAL ARTS/KeyPub: VISUAL ARTS
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A tale of small miracles in a snow-covered town— Kanon, the very first game from visual novel studio Key, is now available on Steam! Now featuring HD visuals and full voice support! (The protagonist is only voiced in certain scenes.)
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.6%, Dating Sim 14.1%, Emotional 10.1%, Anime 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Sharing Key's signature storytelling style, this emotional visual novel balances a wintery atmosphere with deeply touching personal dramas.
- #4 Little Busters! English Edition
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,251 reviews2017
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 41.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Capturing the hearts of countless fans since 2007, Little Busters! is an emotional visual novel from Key, the minds behind Angel Beats! and CLANNAD. This special English release supports touch controls and dynamic switching between English and Japanese text, and is in HD for the first time on PC.
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.8%, Anime 13.5%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Story Rich 9%, Dating Sim 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This beloved Key visual novel combines heartfelt friendships, emotional character routes, and a deeply moving overarching mystery.
- #5 ATRI -My Dear Moments-
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 23,554 reviews2020
Dev: FrontwingPub: ANIPLEX.EXE
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 110.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"As the world sank, I found you." In the near future, a sudden and unexplained sea rise has left much of human civilization underwater. In a little town slowly being enveloped by the ocean, an unforgettable summer is about to begin for a boy and a mysterious robot girl...
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.5%, Dating Sim 12.3%, Emotional 11.9%, Anime 11.8%, Multiple Endings 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This emotionally resonant visual novel captures a similar bittersweet, nostalgic atmosphere centered around a profound seasonal setting.
- #6 Rewrite+
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 798 reviews2021
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 61.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
In this city built upon the ideal coexistence of civilization and the environment, Tennouji Kotarou spends his days with his friends, Kanbe Kotori and Yoshino Haruhiko. In this peaceful city, a tumultuous event shakes the foundations of Kazamatsuri once a year.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.6%, Anime 12.4%, Dating Sim 12.1%, Multiple Endings 7%
Why You'll Like It: A rich, sprawling visual novel from Key that blends supernatural mysteries with memorable character interactions and high-stakes drama.
- #7 GINKA
92% matchVery Positive91% of 2,840 reviews2023
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 40.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
"Return to that summer with you..." Ryusei returns to the small island of his younger years, where time flows by gently, to spend a fairy-tale summer vacation with his childhood friend who was spirited away.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.6%, Emotional 19.7%, Anime 11.5%, Drama 9.2%, Dating Sim 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Created with a similar rural summer aesthetic, it weaves a mystery-laden tale filled with emotional depth.
- #8 ef - the first tale. (All Ages)
93% matchVery Positive95% of 211 reviews2019
Dev: minoriPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 273.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
What starts with a conversation between two long lost friends spills out into a captivating visual novel about four youths struggling to pursue their dreams and find their place in the world as love complicates everything.
Why similar: Emotional 19.9%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Anime 8.2%, Story Rich 8%
Why You'll Like It: This deeply emotional visual novel features intricate storytelling and heavy dramatic elements akin to Key's best works.
- #9 Harmonia
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 793 reviews2016
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 89.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From renowned visual novel studio Key, which brought you the highly rated visual novel “planetarian~the reverie of a little planet~”, this is “Harmonia”, the latest kinetic novel in the series.
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.4%, Anime 26%, Casual 9.5%, Adventure 9%, Story Rich 8%
Why You'll Like It: Another heartfelt visual novel by Key that explores themes of empathy, loneliness, and emotional healing in a beautifully crafted world.
- #10 WHITE ALBUM: Memories like Falling Snow
89% matchVery Positive93% of 907 reviews2023
Dev: AQUAPLUSPub: DMM GAMES
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 37.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
The classic visual novel from AQUAPLUS that launched one of Japan's most beloved franchises, WHITE ALBUM is a story of love in many forms. Will a couple cling together, or drift apart on the cold wind? The album of their relationship will be as white as snow, and as poignant.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.4%, Dating Sim 14.9%, Multiple Endings 12.1%, Anime 10.2%, Emotional 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic dramatic visual novel that excels at portraying complex romantic relationships and raw emotional vulnerability.
- #11 ef - the latter tale. (All Ages)
90% matchVery Positive97% of 128 reviews2019
Dev: minoriPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 462.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
In this direct continuation of "ef - the first tale", Yuu tells the tale of a young woman who has lost one of her eyes due to an accident, but who may have lost so much more beneath the surface.
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.3%, Anime 19.4%, Story Rich 18.4%, Adventure 11.5%, Romance 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: The direct continuation delivers the same cinematic direction and gut-wrenching emotional catharsis found in Summer Pockets.
- #12 Clover Day's Plus
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive94% of 971 reviews2023
Dev: ALcotPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 69.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Bottled-up emotions... An everlasting oath... Heartfelt desires... An enduring regret... And a childhood promise. Yuuto was abandoned by his parents and raised in an orphanage in Britain before a trading merchant by the name of Takakura Yoshiomi adopted him and brought him to Japan.
Why similar: Visual Novel 15.9%, Emotional 15.2%, Multiple Endings 12.5%, Dating Sim 12.2%, Drama 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A heartwarming and slightly dramatic romance visual novel featuring endearing heroines and memorable slice-of-life moments.
- #13 Memories Off
88% matchVery Positive92% of 256 reviews2024
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%
*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 17.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.2%, Dating Sim 13.5%, Emotional 13.4%, Drama 10%
Why You'll Like It: A classic romance visual novel series that explores the bittersweet complexities of youth and past emotional attachments.
- #14 9-nine-:Episode 1
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,023 reviews2019
Dev: PALETTEPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 144.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Help Miyako and Kakeru track down a superpowered serial killer before they strike again.
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.5%, Anime 18.2%, Multiple Endings 11.9%, Story Rich 7.4%, Choices Matter 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A supernatural mystery visual novel that balances engaging character dynamics with thrilling plot developments.
- #15 9-nine-:NewEpisode
86% matchVery Positive93% of 762 reviews2022
Dev: PALETTEPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 188.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Enjoy short after stories for the heroines of the 9-nine- series in 9-nine-:NewEpisode!
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.1%, Dating Sim 16.1%, Emotional 10.9%, Anime 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: An epilogue chapter that further expands on the beloved supernatural mystery world and character relationships.
- #16 Trinoline All Ages Version
87% matchVery Positive87% of 167 reviews2019
Dev: minoriPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
When tragedy sparks the advancement of science, a sentient android is created. Now, in this heart-wrenching, romantic, and beautiful visual novel, you will explore whether or not it's possible for man and machine to truly love each other.
Why similar: Emotional 16.6%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Multiple Endings 11%, Dating Sim 9.7%, Anime 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a touching sci-fi premise with deeply emotional character routes and a compelling narrative arc.
- #17 The House in Fata Morgana
85% matchVery Positive95% of 6,743 reviews2016
Dev: NOVECTPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 27.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.4%, Multiple Endings 17.2%, Story Rich 13.6%, Anime 13.2%, Choices Matter 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in narrative storytelling that delivers an unforgettable emotional journey through interconnected tragedies.
- #18 STEINS;GATE
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 27,155 reviews2016
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 67.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.1%, Anime 16.8%, Multiple Endings 15.9%, Story Rich 14.5%, Choices Matter 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features deeply endearing characters and a brilliantly woven sci-fi mystery that hooks you from start to finish.
- #19 Kakenuke★Forward to Our Sparking Youth!
82% matchVery Positive94% of 490 reviews2024
Dev: SAGA PLANETSPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 78.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
What does "youth" mean to you? Is it a time in your life meant for having fun? For devoting yourself to a cause? For Yuu Tono, it's meant earning money and studying to build a brighter future for him and his family. But maybe the new (or maybe old?) friend who's come into his life will change that.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.8%, Emotional 13.3%, Story Rich 10.9%, Anime 10.6%, Multiple Endings 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A lively youth-focused visual novel filled with humor, romance, and spirited character development.
- #20 Bokuten - Why I Became an Angel
84% matchVery Positive85% of 159 reviews2019
Dev: OVERDRIVEPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Bokuten is a dramatic, emotional visual novel where you must play cupid and decide if the relationships you witness are worth rekindling, or if letting them fall apart would result in greater happiness. The decisions you make will echo into the course of your own love life.
Why similar: Emotional 16%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.9%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Anime 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A poignant visual novel that tackles heavy emotional themes of grief and redemption through a supernatural lens.
- #21 AMANATSU ~Perfect Edition~
82% matchVery Positive94% of 498 reviews2024
Dev: AZARASHI SOFTWAREPub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Japanese coming-of-age VN from hit developer AZARASHI SOFTWARE. After moving to a sleepy seaside town, Haruto befriends three unforgettable heroines, each with unique traits—and a surprise confession. Navigate your own summer of love on this sugar-sweet journey of romance and discovery.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.2%, Emotional 17.1%, Dating Sim 11.6%, Story Rich 8.5%, Anime 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted and cute romance visual novel that provides a relaxing, summer-adjacent getaway experience.
- #22 Fate/hollow ataraxia REMASTERED
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,130 reviews2025
Dev: TYPE-MOONPub: Aniplex Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 64.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Relive the four days of destiny...
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.5%, Emotional 15.4%, Anime 11.4%, Multiple Endings 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a relaxing yet compelling slice-of-life atmosphere mixed with supernatural adventure and beloved character interactions.
- #23 Dal Segno
83% matchVery Positive89% of 171 reviews2017
Dev: CircusPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Enjoy a paradise. Find happiness. Savor a heartfelt romance in this slice-of-life visual novel. Uncover the cracks in the Paradise System governing this summer island as you pursue the girl of your dreams.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 17.3%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Emotional 13.5%, Dating Sim 11.7%, Multiple Endings 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, feel-good visual novel featuring cute heroines and a magical premise centered around changing seasons.
- #24 Sabbat of the Witch
81% matchVery Positive93% of 2,383 reviews2018
Dev: YUZUSOFTPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 297.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hoshina Shuuji has a secret: He has a mysterious power that allows him to perceive the emotions of others. However, he is soon to find out that he is not the only one who has something he doesn't want others to find out about as Ayachi Nene, a classmate, likewise has a secret.
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.2%, Anime 16.6%, Dating Sim 12.5%, Cute 5.4%, Story Rich 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming and emotionally engaging visual novel that balances supernatural elements with wonderful romantic comedy.
- #25 Making*Lovers
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 662 reviews2020
Dev: SmeePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 39.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Making*Lovers A story about the way love can bloom after dating begins. The focus in Making*Lovers is on the things that come after a relationship's beginning. With "start dating, then fall in love" as the concept, you will work towards the moment when love truly blooms.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.9%, Dating Sim 22.9%, Anime 16.5%, Casual 9.8%, Story Rich 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on delightful romance and charming heroine routes that provide a comforting, feel-good experience.
- #26 Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,600 reviews2019
Dev: spritePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 138.3 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 40.1%, Anime 18.8%, Dating Sim 14.1%, Story Rich 10.6%, Romance 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Shares a bright, sky-and-water thematic aesthetic alongside an inspiring and emotional sports-romance narrative.
- #27 Riddle Joker
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,059 reviews2020
Dev: YUZUSOFTPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 15.5 hrsMean: 208.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
For decades, superpowers and psychic abilities were thought to be mere science fiction, but the discovery of a certain particle called the "Astron" at the end of the 20th century proved to the world that these wondrous phenomena were real.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.4%, Dating Sim 17.3%, Anime 11.6%, Story Rich 9.6%, Choices Matter 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features an entertaining undercover academy setting combined with engaging character chemistry and lighthearted romance.
- #28 Senren＊Banka
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 37,218 reviews2020
Dev: YUZUSOFTPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 16.8 hrsMean: 170.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Senren＊Banka is a Japanese-style visual novel produced by Yuzusoft, a Japanese developer of romance VNs. This game commemorated Yuzusoft's 10th anniversary. It won numerous awards on the year of its release in Japan for its art, music, and characters.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Dating Sim 23.7%, Anime 12.8%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Story Rich 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A gorgeous visual novel set in a mystical rural town, blending endearing slice-of-life comedy with compelling supernatural mysteries.
- #29 Irotoridori No Sekai HD - The Colorful World
78% matchVery Positive96% of 277 reviews2024
Dev: FAVORITEPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 125.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
When he was a child, Yuuma received a special power from the “translucent magician”, Shinku. Just by touching someone with his hand, he is able to cure all of their wounds in return for some of his memories.
Why similar: Emotional 20%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Multiple Endings 13.6%, Story Rich 8.7%, Anime 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A magical romance visual novel that explores colorful fantasy elements alongside deeply emotional character bonds.
- #30 LOVEPICAL-POPPY!
76% matchVery Positive94% of 382 reviews2025
Dev: SMEEPub: Kagami Games
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From renowned Japanese visual novel brand SMEE, LOVEPICAL-POPPY!, the ultimate moege, arrives on Steam! Made for SMEE’s 15th anniversary and celebrating 150k+ sales, it keeps the brand’s signature sweetness while adding life-sim gameplay and a unique story progression system.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.5%, Anime 12.8%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Choices Matter 5.9%
- #31 Summer Pockets
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,963 reviews2020
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 135.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 30.4%, Emotional 21.2%, Anime 11.2%, Dating Sim 9.5%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #32 Hatsuyuki Sakura
76% matchVery Positive94% of 988 reviews2024
Dev: SAGA PLANETSPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 12.7 hrsMean: 58.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"Hatsuyuki Sakura" is one of the most popular works by SAGA PLANETS, a popular Japanese developer for visual novels. Experience Hatsuyuki Sakura for the first time in 1080p! This version includes the English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese versions.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.7%, Dating Sim 14.9%, Emotional 12.7%, Anime 10.2%, Drama 8.3%
- #33 Tamayura Mirai
77% matchVery Positive93% of 232 reviews2023
Dev: AzuritePub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 41.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
There is a girl, searching for something she lost... Tamayura Mirai is a midsummer fantasy visual novel of humans, spirits, and sorcerers that's won several industry awards in Japan.
Why similar: Visual Novel 13.9%, Emotional 13.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%, Dating Sim 10.8%, Multiple Endings 10%
- #34 さくら、もゆ。-as the Night's, Reincarnation-
73% matchVery Positive94% of 280 reviews2026
Dev: FavoritePub: Syawase Works China
Windows
――これは“魔法少女”のための物語だ。
Why similar: Visual Novel 22%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.3%, Dating Sim 17.4%, Anime 9.5%, Multiple Endings 9.2%
- #35 Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue - EXTRA2
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,111 reviews2022
Dev: spritePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 91.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Aokana - EXTRA2 is the official Misaki after story for Aokana.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.2%, Emotional 21.9%, Anime 12.1%, Story Rich 11.3%, Choices Matter 6.4%
- #36 Memories Off 2nd
75% matchVery Positive92% of 245 reviews2024
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
*This game is only available in Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. 主人公「伊波健」は、私立の高校に通う高校３年生。 ずっと変わらないと、信じていた。 半年前から交際している同級生の「白河ほたる」との幸せな状況も、２人の関係も。 しかし、ある出来事を境に変化が訪れる。 些細な誤解。すれ違う心……。 小さな変化は、やがて取り返しのつかないところまで膨らんで……。 そんな最中、２人の間にある数え切れぬほどの想い出を振り切ってでも、一緒にいたいと思える女性が現れたとしたら……。
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18%, Emotional 16%, Dating Sim 14.1%, Multiple Endings 9%
- #37 Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue - EXTRA1
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,733 reviews2020
Dev: spritePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 72.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Aokana - EXTRA1 is the official Mashiro afterstory for Aokana.Experience even more Aokana in 1440p!
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.7%, Anime 20.7%, Dating Sim 16.4%, Cute 8.4%, Casual 6.8%
- #38 Yukiiro Sign
75% matchVery Positive89% of 83 reviews2023
Dev: Wonder FoolPub: Shiravune
Windows
A story of three girls and one season in the snowy town of Minamiouse.
Why similar: Emotional 19.1%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.5%, Multiple Endings 8.5%, Drama 7.5%
- #39 Tayutama: Kiss on my Deity
72% matchVery Positive96% of 97 reviews2025
Dev: kawaiinium
Windows
Now remastered in Full HD and updated for all ages! Originally released in 2008 and later adapted into an anime, this beloved title has been carefully refined under the supervision of Lump of Sugar, crafting an improved version that every generation of gamers will love.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 15.4%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Multiple Endings 12.7%, Anime 10%, Dating Sim 9.8%
- #40 Tayutama:It's happy days
71% matchPositive100% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: kawaiinium
Windows
This is a story that picks up after the main events... or maybe one that could've happened somewhere along the way.the lovey-dovey days of two souls bound by a deep, unshakable bond!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.4%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Dating Sim 13.7%, Emotional 11.3%, Anime 9%
- #41 Memories Off Sousou ~Not always true~
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 128 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 18%, Dating Sim 17.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.3%, Emotional 10%, Anime 7.6%
- #42 Ninki Seiyuu: How to Make a Pop Voice Actress
73% matchVery Positive92% of 233 reviews2021
Dev: MintCUBEPub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A love comedy set in the voice acting industry, from the point of view of voice actresses, managers, and sound engineers... and it's, like, 78% accurate! Play it, and you might find out what this industry is all about!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Multiple Endings 14.1%, Emotional 14%, Dating Sim 12.6%
- #43 NICE TO MEET YOU, AGAIN
68% matchVery Positive97% of 399 reviews2026
Dev: Purple SoftwarePub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
NICE TO MEET YOU, AGAIN is a dramatic story by veteran visual novel developer, Purple software. How would you rewrite your life if given the chance to travel 13 years in to the past?
Why similar: Visual Novel 22%, Dating Sim 19.5%, Emotional 15.5%, Anime 12.4%, Multiple Endings 8.8%
- #44 Cyanotype Daydream -The Girl Who Dreamed the World-
72% matchVery Positive88% of 806 reviews2022
Dev: Laplacian
Windows
Median: 16.1 hrsMean: 66.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Kaito wakes to find himself in a strange room, with no memories, and a taciturn girl named Yonagi by his side. Upon learning of his role, he immerses himself into three wondrous dream worlds with her. When all three stories meet a bitter end, Kaito recovers his memories, and the true story unfolds.
Why similar: Emotional 24.6%, Visual Novel 22%, Story Rich 12%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.8%, Dating Sim 8.3%
- #45 Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku o Refine
71% matchVery Positive85% of 204 reviews2025
Dev: GIGAPub: HIKARI PULSE
Windows
Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
《青空下的约定― Refine》国际中文版是由日本美少女游戏老牌厂商 GIGA / Entergram（戏画社） 推出的经典恋爱冒险游戏重制版。原作并曾改编为电视动画。在首届“美少女游戏大赏”荣获年度大奖，并同时获得剧本奖、主题曲奖、纯爱游戏奖及玩家支持奖，堪称当年的现象级作品。
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.8%, Dating Sim 16.8%, Emotional 12.1%, Anime 8.5%, Drama 8.4%
- #46 Haruka Ao no Hanayome ni
70% matchVery Positive97% of 286 reviews2024
Dev: Lump of SugarPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 38.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
《献给蔚蓝之海的新娘》是由日本美少女游戏知名品牌Lump of Sugar（方糖社）于2023年最新发售的作品。本作由人气原画师萌木原文武担当人物设计与原画，由业内多位剧本家携手担当剧本；结成惠乃香、风花真白等知名声优领衔出演游戏女主角。片头主题曲《Eternity Blue》由知名歌姬Kicco献唱。
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.4%, Dating Sim 18.9%, Emotional 11.5%, Anime 10.9%, Casual 6.4%
- #47 Amairo Chocolate 3
69% matchVery Positive99% of 112 reviews2025
Dev: Cabbage SoftPub: Sekai Project
Windows
It's been about one year since a young man came to Yunagicho. And in this town, he's met quite a few people. This is the story of his loving relationships with the wonderful women he has met. Let's do our best today, with both our familiar friends, and our new ones, too! ♪
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.2%, Dating Sim 16.9%, Emotional 14.7%, Anime 10.8%, Comedy 5.1%
- #48 HimaNatsu: Of Churches, Sunflowers, and Long Summers
69% matchVery Positive94% of 71 reviews2026
Dev: MakuraPub: Kagami Games
Windows
The classic visual novel 'HimaNatsu' from the critically acclaimed developer Makura is available in English for the first time! Weave a cheerful yet sometimes painful tale of promises and redemption together with the Oboshiro Choir Squad in this never-ending summer vacation.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.8%, Anime 12.4%, Casual 8.3%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #49 Mashiroiro Symphony HD -Sana Edition-
70% matchVery Positive92% of 479 reviews2024
Dev: PalettePub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 39.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A one-route standalone expansion for the fan-favorite visual novel Mashiroiro Symphony. The main character's classmate Sana finally takes the spotlight with a new story and new CGs by artist Tsubasu Izumi!
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.6%, Emotional 17.5%, Anime 15.5%, Comedy 9.8%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #50 Sickly Days and Summer Traces
67% matchVery Positive95% of 2,173 reviews2025
Dev: Sister PositionPub: HIKARI SPARK
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A devoted brother and his fragile sister share a quiet, dreamlike summer. As her gentle companion, speak with her, care for her, and gather the fleeting, precious fragments of a love that blooms softly in the stillness of everyday life.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.7%, Anime 17.9%, Emotional 17.5%, Sexual Content 9.1%, Cute 7.6%
- #51 STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT
66% matchVery Positive90% of 1,088 reviews2026
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
STEINS;GATE returns! Rebooted for the modern era! Featuring fully updated visuals, UI, and an all-new story that breathes new life into the streets of Akihabara.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Multiple Endings 17.5%, Dating Sim 13.3%, Anime 10.4%, Story Rich 10%
- #52 Your Diary +
71% matchVery Positive85% of 363 reviews2018
Dev: CubePub: Hyper'sthene
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 60.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Your Diary + is a visual novel game that explores the seven ways humans experience happiness in the stories of its seven heroines. What does it mean to be useful to someone? To be loved? To trust someone with your heart? Rediscover the importance of these everyday joys.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.6%, Dating Sim 14.6%, Anime 13%, Story Rich 9.9%, Choices Matter 8.8%
- #53 Memories Off Yubikiri No Kioku
69% matchVery Positive92% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 57.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
*This game is only available in Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. 今年もここ、神奈川県藤川市にある藤林高等学校にも春が訪れた。 教室の窓から差し込む暖かい日差しにまどろみながら「芹澤 直樹」はいつも願う。 ｢ちなつは、なおくんの嫁なのです！」 そんなことを恥ずかしげもなく言える幼なじみの「天川 ちなつ」や学校の仲間たちと、ずっと楽しく過ごせればいいのに──。 しかし、その願いは唐突に打ち砕かれる。 突如として現れた謎の少女「南雲 霞」 そして始まった霞と秘密の同棲生活。
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.1%, Dating Sim 14.2%, Emotional 13.5%, Drama 10.4%
- #54 Da Capo 3 R
70% matchVery Positive97% of 164 reviews2017
Dev: CircusPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 150.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Da Capo 3 R is a visual novel set in a secret magic school hidden beneath the city of London. This slice-of-life story will blossom into a tale of love, romance, and friendship as the students overcome the magic trials that await.
Why similar: Visual Novel 14.7%, Emotional 13.1%, Dating Sim 11.7%, Multiple Endings 11.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.2%
- #55 DRACU-RIOT!
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,278 reviews2026
Dev: YUZUSOFTPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 66.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Welcome to the Special Administrative Region "Aqua Eden", an artificial island off the coast of Japan where casinos and more are legal.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.8%, Emotional 14.1%, Multiple Endings 13.2%, Anime 13.2%, Story Rich 10%
- #56 NYO-NIN-JIMA -My New Life in Charge of a Tropical Island-
68% matchVery Positive89% of 126 reviews2024
Dev: PacoPaco SoftPub: Shiravune
Windows
Japanese romance-adventure VN from hit developer PacoPaco Soft! Stepping ashore a remote southern island, the protagonist’s battered spirits are soothed by the lovely Kowakame family that takes him in. However, many more unexpected surprises await him on the island...
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.7%, Dating Sim 11.5%, Anime 10.9%, Choices Matter 6.4%
- #57 Everlasting Summer
66% matchVery Positive94% of 78,183 reviews2014
Dev: Soviet Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 59.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!
Why similar: Visual Novel 33%, Anime 14.7%, Story Rich 12.6%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Choices Matter 9.4%
- #58 NUKITASHI 2
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,774 reviews2024
Dev: QruppoPub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 55.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
A new battle begins for Junnosuke—backed by the FS Big Three! “This is what it truly means for the minority to get vengeance.”
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 17.6%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Multiple Endings 14.3%, Emotional 11.9%, Anime 9.3%
- #59 Hoshizora no Memoria -Eternal Heart- HD
67% matchVery Positive97% of 68 reviews2022
Dev: FavoritePub: Sekai Project
Windows
From the popularity of the main title Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a shooting star- the much awaited fandisc is here!
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.8%, Dating Sim 20.1%, Emotional 14.8%, Anime 10.4%, Multiple Endings 9.5%
