- #1 Mission: It's Complicated
97% matchVery Positive93% of 230 reviews2020
Dev: Schell Games
Windows · Mac
Mission: It’s Complicated is a narrative-based, visual novel where you match super-awesome superheroes to go on missions during the night and dates during the day. The more compatible the pair of superheroes are, the more likely that they will fall in love and save the world.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31.1%, Romance 28.5%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Dating Sim 14.9%, Casual 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of superhero-themed fantasy and lighthearted, comedic dating-sim mechanics.
- #2 Life After Magic
96% matchVery Positive98% of 264 reviews2023
Dev: Team StarlightPub: Chirashi Games
Windows · Linux
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+ 31.9%, Romance 20.9%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Visual Novel 14%, Dating Sim 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: A heartfelt LGBTQ-focused visual novel that balances magical elements with grounded, relatable relationship building.
- #3 Monster Prom
96% matchVery Positive93% of 14,244 reviews2018
Dev: Beautiful GlitchPub: Xelu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You have 3 weeks to get a date for Monster Prom! Go through absurd and funny situations, raise your stats and seduce one of your classmates. Beautiful art, bold, unapologetic dialogue and hard choices make up this Multiplayer (1-4 players) Dating Sim. Be your worst self.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 36.3%, Dating Sim 27.7%, Comedy 18%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Fantasy 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the comedic, high-stakes dating sim energy found in fantasy-themed visual novels.
- #4 Our Life: Beginnings & Always
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 13,335 reviews2020
Dev: GB Patch Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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+ 33.6%, Romance 29.7%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Dating Sim 13.8%, Comedy 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: An incredibly cozy and inclusive visual novel that emphasizes character-driven romance and casual, slice-of-life storytelling.
- #5 Errant Kingdom
95% matchMixed67% of 158 reviews2023
Dev: Lunaris Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Kingdom of Novus has been thrown into disarray and It's up to you to decide if you’ll help to bring peace, or if you’ll stoke the fires of chaos. Pick a side, and meet your match.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 32.3%, Romance 26.5%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Dating Sim 14.3%, Fantasy 7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a sprawling fantasy world with complex, character-driven romance paths that feel both epic and personal.
- #6 Arcadia Fallen
94% matchVery Positive94% of 508 reviews2021
Dev: Galdra Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Play the role of a young alchemist apprentice who is unwillingly bound to an illegal spirit. Suddenly drawn into a war between humanity and magic, they must join a group of unlikely heroes to escape their own doom, hopefully saving the world along the way.
Why similar: Romance 24.6%, LGBTQ+ 23.4%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Dating Sim 15.1%, Female Protagonist 14.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a rich fantasy setting combined with deep, choice-driven romance options and a strong visual novel focus.
- #7 Sucker for Love: First Date
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,933 reviews2022
Dev: AkabakaPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Put the 'love' in 'Lovecraftian horror'! Perform terrifying rituals to win the affections of eldritch horrors and smooch 'em... at any cost!
Why similar: Romance 36.9%, Comedy 18.9%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Dating Sim 18.1%, Hand-drawn 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A comedic, genre-bending dating sim that leans into the absurdity of romancing otherworldly beings.
- #8 Blooming Nightshade
93% matchVery Positive83% of 224 reviews2019
Dev: Nightshade
Windows · Mac · Linux
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+ 32.8%, Romance 26.5%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Dating Sim 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully illustrated fantasy visual novel that centers on LGBTQ romance and character development.
- #9 The Fairy's Song
92% matchVery Positive96% of 185 reviews2020
Dev: ebi-hime
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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+ 26.9%, Romance 21.2%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Comedy 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming indie visual novel that blends fantasy themes with a sweet, character-focused LGBTQ romance.
- #10 My Klutzy Cupid
91% matchVery Positive89% of 66 reviews2023
Dev: HulottePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
In the midst of leading an ordinary life, I began to feel the urge to find myself a girlfriend. Yet somehow, I couldn't bring myself to take the first step. But one day... "What's this...?" A single notebook had fallen right in front of me. "Hey, you! Yes, you! Why aren't you picking it up?"
Why similar: Romance 35%, Visual Novel 24.4%, Comedy 19.7%, Colorful 5.7%, Casual 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a lighthearted, comedic romance experience that mirrors the humorous tone of the seed game.
- #11 Demonheart: The Ice Demon
90% matchMostly Positive79% of 128 reviews2022
Dev: Rolling Crown
Windows · Mac
Play as the young witch Shar, as she moves in with a famous witch who keeps demonic prisoners in her basement. Will you find romance or doom?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.1%, Romance 21.7%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Dating Sim 12%
Why You'll Like It: A direct expansion of the Demonheart experience, offering more of the fantasy romance and visual novel depth.
- #12 Love Curse: Find Your Soulmate
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,847 reviews2025
Dev: Xso
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Love Curse is a GL visual novel. You’ve fallen under a curse, and the only way to break it is to find your soulmate! The clock is ticking… Will you find true love? And what secrets will you uncover along the way?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 39.7%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Romance 14.5%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Dating Sim 12%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed visual novel that emphasizes the romantic journey of a female protagonist.
- #13 Destiny Star Girlfriend
89% matchVery Positive97% of 74 reviews2023
Dev: miraiPub: Shiravune
Windows
A surprise kerfuffle with unhinged space demons sees campus nobody Seiji “tied by fate” to Yuuri, the undercover magical girl who’s also his covert classroom crush! With both their secrets out of the bag, can Seiji still shoot his shot? Or will the evil Majin’s minions invade Earth first?
Why similar: Romance 35.9%, Visual Novel 22%, Comedy 20.7%, Fantasy 7.3%, Colorful 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the comedic clash between supernatural elements and modern-day romance in a visual novel format.
- #14 After I met that catgirl, my questlist got too long!
89% matchVery Positive90% of 141 reviews2021
Dev: Rascal Devworks
Windows
Find love and establish your adventurers' guild in this yuri RPG / visual novel hybrid!
Why similar: Romance 30.1%, LGBTQ+ 25.5%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Fantasy 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the comedic 'fantasy character in a modern setting' premise with a focus on lighthearted questing.
- #15 A Pinch of Magic
88% matchVery Positive84% of 236 reviews2021
Dev: Crystal Game Works
Windows
Save your grandparent's failing café/magic shop from bankruptcy and possibly fall in love!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.9%, Romance 16.5%, Dating Sim 14.7%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Female Protagonist 12%
Why You'll Like It: Combines magical elements with dating-sim mechanics in a way that feels accessible and fun.
- #16 DoraKone
86% matchVery Positive97% of 179 reviews2019
Dev: Apple Cider
Windows · Mac · Linux
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+ 48.2%, Visual Novel 24.5%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Casual 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, indie visual novel that provides a sweet and straightforward fantasy romance experience.
- #17 Demonheart
85% matchVery Positive91% of 752 reviews2017
Dev: Rolling Crown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Discover the secrets of the witches and demons in this dark fantasy romance game, featuring a female protagonist whose personality is completely up to the player thanks to extensive dialog choices.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30%, Romance 22.5%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Visual Novel 14%, Dating Sim 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dark fantasy setting with strong dating-sim elements and a focus on complex character choices.
- #18 A Wild Catgirl Appears!
86% matchMixed57% of 280 reviews2016
Dev: NewWestGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A Wild Catgirl Appears is a short romance visual novel featuring multiple routes, different girls to date and of course, catgirls! You follow the story of Ami, a loner at high school, as she joins the school's coding club and sets about making her first video game.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.2%, Romance 17%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Dating Sim 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A comedic, fantasy-infused visual novel that focuses on the humorous side of dating supernatural beings.
- #19 我的高冷女友 MY COLD GIRLFRIEND
82% matchVery Positive84% of 274 reviews2025
Dev: SuiKa SoftPub: LoveStoryProject
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
What's It Like to Have a Girlfriend with a Hidden Side? 💙A romantic comedy visual novel set in a modern campus, where a dare leads to an unexpected relationship with a cold beauty—and a sweet, chaotic cohabitation begins.
Why similar: Romance 39.6%, Visual Novel 23.2%, Dating Sim 22%, Adventure 6.7%, Casual 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A comedic visual novel that explores the dynamics of a high-cold girlfriend archetype in a modern setting.
- #20 Rituals in the Dark
84% matchVery Positive85% of 192 reviews2019
Dev: ebi-hime
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A lesbian / yuri romance story with mild horror elements set in the rainy English seaside town of Scarborough. Our heroine, Aspen, meets the mysterious, beautiful Althea in the dead of night, but who is Althea really...?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 34.5%, Romance 27.9%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Casual 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the intersection of fantasy, mystery, and romance within a visual novel framework.
- #21 My Girlfriend is... Centaur
84% matchMixed63% of 142 reviews2024
Dev: HairGang Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Step into an extraordinary romance despite physiological disparities. Can you navigate a relationship with a centaur girl and overcome the challenges together?
Why similar: Romance 31.5%, Visual Novel 27.1%, Dating Sim 26%, Adventure 7.2%, Casual 6%
Why You'll Like It: Explores the comedic and fantasy-based dating-sim genre with a focus on supernatural partners.
- #22 Of Frost and Flowers
82% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2023
Dev: Elseth GamesPub: Neoclassic Games
Windows · Mac
An otome-fantasy visual novel. Play as Alto, a fearless knight, and enter a world of magic and myths with secrets waiting for you to unveil.
Why similar: Romance 32.9%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Dating Sim 17%, Fantasy 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: An otome-style visual novel that offers a polished fantasy romance experience with a female protagonist.
- #23 The Witch in the Forest
83% matchVery Positive83% of 114 reviews2020
Dev: Crystal Game Works
Windows
A young woman who lives alone in the forest one day meets another woman- a real witch!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 50.6%, Visual Novel 16%, Dating Sim 11.4%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Casual 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, indie-focused visual novel that emphasizes fantasy elements and LGBTQ romance.
- #24 The Radiants
81% matchVery Positive86% of 85 reviews2023
Dev: Rose Arcana Games
Windows · Mac
The Radiants is a magical adventure visual novel with light stat raising & multiple endings. Choose what kind of Oracle you will become and maybe find romance along the way.
Why similar: Romance 30.6%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Dating Sim 17.2%, Fantasy 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy visual novel that excels at character-driven dating-sim mechanics and world-building.
- #25 boyfriend or cake??
79% matchVery Positive94% of 112 reviews2025
Dev: Nolan TaylorPub: Tactical Toad LLC
Windows · Linux
alternatively: caring romantic partner or delicious confectionery dessert?
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.4%, Dating Sim 20.5%, Romance 20.3%, Hand-drawn 11%, Casual 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous, casual visual novel that keeps the tone light and the romance straightforward.
- #26 Winning Love by Daylight [Ep 1 Demo]
80% matchVery Positive88% of 138 reviews2021
Dev: Cutlass Boardgames
Windows
Winning Love by Daylight is a Visual Novel that puts you directly amongst the action as a High School student who slowly uncovers the secret that several of their classmates are actually magical girl super heroes!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 33.3%, Romance 27.6%, Dating Sim 16.2%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Visual Novel 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Blends magical girl tropes with casual dating-sim elements in a fun, lighthearted way.
- #27 Four Rendezvous
81% matchVery Positive88% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: Diada Novels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hero meets a mysterious girl in the park. Who is that girl? What is a mystery surrounding her? And what about the world they met in? There's definitely something wrong with it. So many questions! So the hero has to deal with all of it to find his love.
Why similar: Romance 40.6%, Visual Novel 29.9%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Casual 7.1%, Adventure 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A stylized, atmospheric visual novel that focuses on intimate, character-focused storytelling.
- #28 The Femboy Next Door Thinks I'm Cute
79% matchVery Positive79% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: owlyboi
Windows
Coming home on a Saturday from the grocery store with little expectations, your roommate informs you that the femboy next door was looking for you...
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 32.1%, Romance 23.8%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Dating Sim 15.2%, Hand-drawn 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, character-focused visual novel that prioritizes lighthearted romance and modern-day settings.
- #29 Hatoful Boyfriend
78% matchVery Positive94% of 7,550 reviews2014
Dev: MediatonicPub: Epic Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted as the only human student at the prestigious St. PigeoNation’s Institute, a school for talented birds! Roam the halls and find love in between classes as a sophomore student at the world’s greatest pigeon high school.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.1%, Dating Sim 21.1%, Female Protagonist 21%, Romance 20.2%, Comedy 12%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential comedic dating sim that proves how effective absurd premises can be in a visual novel format.
- #30 Witch You Want
74% matchVery Positive99% of 144 reviews2026
Dev: Studio Élan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Help this girlfailure witch save her failing potion shop in this cute yuri visual novel!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 41.1%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Romance 12.9%, Dating Sim 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
- #31 Yuri Dating Agency
76% matchVery Positive89% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: Red bean Taiyaki
Windows · Mac
Yuri Dating Agency - a speed dating simulator for WLW. You're a girl who likes girls, walking into this Yuri dating agency to find yourself a date. Here, you will be able to get to know lots of girls. Will you be able to win their hearts?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 46%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Dating Sim 10%, Fantasy 5.6%
- #32 Big Tiddy Goth GF Simulator
77% matchVery Positive82% of 342 reviews2020
Dev: WoweePub: Earthbound Books
Windows
Explore the college campus, and work your way up to telling the goth girl you have a crush on how you REALLY feel. Solve puzzles, buy food, and explore a eerily empty dorm.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.7%, Dating Sim 23.4%, Female Protagonist 21%, Comedy 19.9%, Casual 7.4%
- #33 Brilliant Shadows - Part One of the Book of Gray Magic
77% matchVery Positive93% of 191 reviews2015
Dev: Ithaqua Labs
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Brilliant Shadows is a visual novel that follows the story of Veronica Ashmar, a new graduate of the Mountain and a necromancer. Tradition dictates that upon graduation, necromancers and paladins are to perform the pairing ritual.
Why similar: Romance 27.2%, LGBTQ+ 25.2%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Fantasy 7.5%
- #34 Syrup and the Ultimate Sweet
73% matchVery Positive97% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: NomnomNami
Windows · Mac · Linux
A candy alchemist finds a candy golem in her basement workshop...
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 41.1%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Hand-drawn 5.6%, Adventure 3.6%
- #35 Wheel of Innocence
74% matchVery Positive90% of 94 reviews2022
Dev: MKShadowZX
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wheel of Innocence is a lesbian visual novel where you peer into the life of a disabled high schooler named Reina.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 32.8%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Romance 18.2%, Casual 3.4%
- #36 Futanari Vampire Girlfriend
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 99 reviews2021
Dev: owlyboi
Windows
After browsing a hookup app, you happen find your dream girl. A crazy-hot goth girl with a feisty attitude. Little do you know, that you're in way over your head.
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.3%, LGBTQ+ 20.2%, Fantasy 13%, Casual 10.2%, Adventure 5.3%
- #37 Bewitching Sinners
71% matchVery Positive96% of 487 reviews2024
Dev: Miss Xero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bewitching Sinners is a dark comedy dating sim where your choices will either leave you with your true love or ruin a whole world and potentially killing millions of people within it, no pressure! Explore a fantasy world full of witches, hot priests, and the occasional dance with death.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.5%, Romance 21.9%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Dating Sim 14.2%, Comedy 11.7%
- #38 Escape from the Princess
75% matchVery Positive89% of 228 reviews2018
Dev: Salamandra88Pub: 7DOTS
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Rosetta dreams of becoming a magician, but she isn't cut out for it. Fate brings her together with a mysterious witch, who is pursued by the princess herself. The witch promises to make Rosetta a magician in return for her help. But Rose falls in love with a witch who is clearly hiding something.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.2%, Romance 17.7%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Female Protagonist 11%, Casual 7.8%
- #39 My Cat Girl Lover
73% matchVery Positive90% of 335 reviews2022
Dev: 琉璃花糖制作组Pub: WindField Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Zirui, who lives alone, takes in a dying black cat. One rainy night the black cat suddenly 'bad-mouthed' Zirui. The next day, the black cat disappears and at the same time, a cat lady who resembles the black cat appears in Zirui's bed ......
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 36.5%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Dating Sim 16.7%, Comedy 5.5%
- #40 Brookhaven Grimoire
75% matchMixed56% of 191 reviews2022
Dev: Little_Amethyst
Windows
A Wizard has trapped you in a dark storybook, transporting you to the magical town of Brookhaven. With spells, swords, and the power of friendship, begin your new life in this strange land. But remember, escape may yet be possible for those who unravel this world’s mysteries...
Why similar: Romance 43.4%, Dating Sim 28.6%, Fantasy 10.9%, Adventure 7.1%, Casual 6.3%
- #41 Enamored Risks
73% matchVery Positive86% of 204 reviews2020
Dev: Crystal Game Works
Windows
Upon finding a mysterious social media account, Alex sets out to find the origins of the photos and meets three urban explorers, each of them unearthing something new and unfamiliar in her heart.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.1%, Romance 25.3%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Dating Sim 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.1%
- #42 Dark Nights
71% matchVery Positive92% of 407 reviews2022
Dev: Pinlin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Nothing is as it seems.
Why similar: Romance 37.6%, Visual Novel 21.1%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Dating Sim 15.8%, Adventure 5.7%
- #43 My Vow to My Liege
70% matchVery Positive92% of 4,072 reviews2020
Dev: YETU GAMEPub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
《My Vow to My Liege》is a visual novel dating game. Players get to play as a girl disguised as the King of Ng, a man. The 4 dateable characters are: the guide, the enemy, the minister and the guard.Will they choose the man over the country? Love over hate? Who will they finally end up with?
Why similar: Romance 39.6%, Female Protagonist 26.8%, Visual Novel 19.8%, LGBTQ+ 7.5%, Casual 3.5%
- #44 From Madness with Love
69% matchVery Positive91% of 496 reviews2023
Dev: JamsanpoidPub: VampireK.K.
Windows
This is a dating sim with guys you will never be on the same page with! For some reason, you just can't communicate with the guy you like... An unusual yet extraordinary experience with a cute pixel art style, fully voiced in Japanese.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.9%, Romance 22.9%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Comedy 15.6%, Casual 4.6%
- #45 Criminally Yours
69% matchVery Positive96% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Meant to Bee Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A superhero-themed yandere romance visual novel. He's your coworker, your crush, and the villain you need to stop? Make choices to be with your supervillian ex, or move on to a new hot superhero.
Why similar: Romance 31.7%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, LGBTQ+ 17%, Comedy 6.6%
- #46 Lovely Lady RPG
68% matchVery Positive100% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: DAS POPPY UND MIA KUNSTKOLLEKTIV
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lovely Lady RPG is a visual novel about wandering around and just sort of seeing what life has in store for you. After waking up with a hole in her ceiling, a cosmic space Orb embedded in her chest and no recollection of basically anything, Ghost sets out to continue her life as best she can.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 41.9%, Visual Novel 35.5%, Romance 22.6%
- #47 PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,324 reviews2024
Dev: TERNOX
Windows
Your Pocket-Sized Dating Simulator! Every launch brings a new date with unique dialogues! Spend endless hours with your adorable, love-struck virtual girlfriend.
Why similar: Romance 38.2%, Visual Novel 30%, Dating Sim 27.6%, Adventure 4.2%
- #48 1 to 1 humanoid edible toys
66% matchVery Positive93% of 2,339 reviews2024
Dev: 汉谟拉比炒面Pub: 无
Windows · Mac
A story about Ambiguous Affection, Appetite, and Tantalizing Desires.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31.5%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Dating Sim 14.2%, Romance 10.5%
- #49 渡劫 x 魔女 ~ Team up with A Magician！
72% matchVery Positive81% of 64 reviews2020
Dev: V.P.TEAMPub: 33ParadoX&igstore
Windows · Mac
The orc magician who came down from the sky ended my lonely life. However, my peaceful daily life was also disturbed.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.8%, Dating Sim 24.9%, LGBTQ+ 24.6%, Casual 8.3%, Adventure 8%
- #50 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: LGBTQ+ 26.4%, Romance 21.7%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Dating Sim 14.3%, Female Protagonist 13.9%
- #51 Sakura Knight 3
72% matchVery Positive81% of 103 reviews2020
Dev: Winged Cloud
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Estelle's adventures in the land of Lemuria come to a head in this yuri fantasy visual novel. Estelle faces a fierce challenge in the form of the wicked dragonkin Saga, all while deciding which member of her party she wants to pledge her to heart to. It's hard to fight evil and fall in love!
Why similar: Romance 29.5%, Visual Novel 24%, Dating Sim 17.7%, LGBTQ+ 12.3%, Comedy 8.5%
- #52 Genderbend Me! Sayonara Demon Dong
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 62 reviews2021
Dev: NornPub: Cherry Kiss Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take on the role of the newly feminized Demon Queen and travel the world with the horny hero, looking for a spell to turn back into your original form and retake the throne of the demon realm!
Why similar: Romance 36.9%, Visual Novel 26.5%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Fantasy 10.1%, Casual 5.8%
- #53 Nova Hearts
67% matchMixed69% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: Lightbulb Crew
Windows
A mysterious force of power transforms you and other highly attractive people in your area into superheroes and villains! TEXT, DATE and FIGHT your friends and enemies alike.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.9%, Romance 18.3%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Dating Sim 14.7%
- #54 Knight Bewitched
69% matchVery Positive91% of 167 reviews2018
Dev: Joshua Keith
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Knight Bewitched is a turn-based jRPG that follows the love story of innocent witch Gwen and Ruth, the stalwart knight tasked to slay her. The Enhanced Edition includes new features and new content.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 35.5%, Romance 32.3%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Fantasy 7.1%, Casual 4%
- #55 灾厄黑龙与谎言公主
63% matchVery Positive90% of 3,543 reviews2025
Dev: 莓夜工作室
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
这是身为人类的公主，教会了强大而冷漠的黑龙，何为「爱」的故事。玩家将扮演故事中的女主角——一名人类国度的公主，与一头黑龙建立羁绊，融化与温暖它的心灵，为自身谋得生存希望。令人啼笑皆非的生活开始啦！
Why similar: Romance 31%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Dating Sim 17.9%, Fantasy 6.7%
- #56 How To Date A Magical Girl!
68% matchVery Positive80% of 469 reviews2019
Dev: Cafe ShibaPub: RIVER CROW STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
You're invited to the elite academy for magical girls! Will you take the opportunity to make new friends? Learn magic? Or... Will you try to date a cute magical girl?
Why similar: Romance 27.9%, Visual Novel 27.6%, Dating Sim 20.1%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Adventure 6.4%
- #57 Deliver Us From Evil (DUFE)
67% matchVery Positive89% of 82 reviews2022
Dev: Galen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Romance supernatural bachelors and investigate humanity’s dark wishes!
Why similar: Romance 32.2%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Dating Sim 19%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Comedy 13.8%
- #58 My Girlfriend’s Special Place
65% matchVery Positive92% of 192 reviews2023
Dev: fengPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
One day, our hero is headed home from Akihabara when he's mistaken for a molester. The person accusing him is his childhood friend, Fuyuka Akiyoshi. "If you want me to forgive you, then become my butler!" Recently reunited, these two end up in an unusual relationship as their story begins again...
Why similar: Romance 39%, Visual Novel 27%, Comedy 18.7%, Dating Sim 6.6%, Adventure 5.8%
- #59 Zero-Sum Heart
63% matchVery Positive95% of 226 reviews2024
Dev: Citreat Studio
Windows · Mac
"I" make a deal with the witch to give up my heart, in exchange for love— from everyone. Is it worth it if losing my heart means gaining *his*? ————————————————————————— In this short visual novel, make choices and answer the question: is love a zero-sum game?
Why similar: Romance 31.8%, LGBTQ+ 25.4%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Adventure 4.4%
