- #1 Coffee Talk Tokyo
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Coffee Talk Tokyo is the newest entry in the beloved series, set in a late-night café in Tokyo. Brew drinks, meet humans and yōkai, and experience heartfelt stories in a cozy, story-rich world.
Why similar: Narrative 24.5% ★, Conversation 12.1%, LGBTQ+ 10.3%, Visual Novel 9.2%, Interactive Fiction 8.7%
- #2 High Elo Girls
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Split Fate Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
High Elo Girls is a Visual Novel set in the esports scene where you play as the latest recruit for a new all-girls team. Can you help your squad achieve their true potential, or will you only squander your own?
Why similar: Narrative 22.6% ★, Otome 15.4% ★, LGBTQ+ 13.9%, Emotional 8.8%, Visual Novel 6.8%
- #3 Merry Crisis
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Monsoon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Three loves. One week. Merry Crisis is an intimate, character-driven romance visual novel about love, loss, and belonging—is home what you left behind, or where you’re headed?
Why similar: Narrative 24% ★, Otome 14.8% ★, LGBTQ+ 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%, Visual Novel 8.9%
- #4 The Inspireist
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nabi Hamdi Mortan
Windows
Unravel the mysteries of the ocean spirit world by accompanying a recent high school graduate, Bulut, who lost all of his memories of family and friends. The Inspireist is a story-rich puzzle adventure narrative set in a recent 21st century, alternate realm Izmrr.
Why similar: Narrative 43.7% ★, Conversation 14.7%, Mystery 10.7%, Interactive Fiction 7.5%, Choices Matter 6.5%
- #5 VIDEOVERSE
94% matchVery Positive96% of 235 reviews2023
Dev: Kinmoku
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Relive the days of the early internet and dive into this fictional video game era, where the 'Kinmoku Shark’ gaming system and its online social network 'Videoverse' were still popular…
Why similar: Narrative 30.7% ★, Narration 10.4%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%, LGBTQ+ 9.1%
- #6 Bright Oak
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Butterfly Rocket Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bright Oak is a heavily character-driven visual novel with elements of science fiction. Discover the tragic secrets behind Bright Oak’s preternatural dilemma; find friendship, or possibly love; save the town and make your way home--and if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again!
Why similar: Western 20.9% ★, LGBTQ+ 14.1%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%, Emotional 7.7%
- #7 Bonjin ~ An Ordinary Man
93% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: VNDI
Windows · Linux
When your beloved wants to abandon his personality and become an absolutely ordinary person, what do you do? Bonjin ~ An Ordinary Man is an young adult romantic story about transgender identity, exploration of masculinity, and mutual understanding.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.8%, Otome 17% ★, Emotional 11.4%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Conversation 8.3%
- #8 The Lyra Signal
92% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: ESTREA
Windows
The Lyra Signal is a story-driven visual novel focused on narrative and atmosphere. Experience a linear, choice-light journey as you uncover fragments of a personal mystery through dialogue, visuals, and music.
Why similar: Narrative 26.9% ★, Mystery 14.8%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Emotional 11.2%, Multiple Endings 9.4%
- #9 Death & Faeology
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mushroomallow
Windows
In a world where the fae-touched fall prey to a sinister killer, only a Faeologist can uncover the truth. A dark academia murder mystery visual novel with supernatural cases, interactive investigation, romanceable characters, and multiple endings, set in the roaring 1920s New York.
Why similar: Narrative 19.7% ★, Otome 15.3% ★, LGBTQ+ 11.8%, Visual Novel 10%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%
- #10 Lost in Love: Berlin
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lake System
Windows · Mac
Swipe, date & survive Berlin’s wild winter nights in this story-rich horror dating sim. Help Nora find herself — balance Energy, Cash & rising Pain while sex clubs, techno raves, and a messy ex tear your heart apart. Merry Christmas! Your choices decide who you wake up as.
Why similar: Narrative 25.6% ★, LGBTQ+ 12.5%, Emotional 10.8%, Conversation 9.4%, Interactive Fiction 8.4%
- #11 Everlasting Snooze
90% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Cyampire
Windows · Mac · Linux
You lost your memory of nothing but a mundane day. But why do mysterious men keep jamming into your life, all of them pointing to the day you forgot? Find out a hypnotherapy clinic receptionist's memory of an insignificant day in this BL visual novel.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.7%, Conversation 13%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Emotional 8.5%
- #12 The Final Fragment
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: mahousparkle
Windows
A GxG coming-of-age visual novel. Nina sucks at choosing. But when a mysterious incident happens at the arts academy, will she muster the courage to choose–or will she let someone else decide on her behalf?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.7%, Conversation 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%, Emotional 9.9%
- #13 Dissecting Love
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Disco:very StudioPub: TBD
Windows · Mac
An autopsy of a queer relationship.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Narration 9.7%, Choices Matter 7.8%
- #14 Sunset Drive
88% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: Klapanom Games
Windows
Relaxing, emotional, and short, Sunset Drive is created for quiet gaming sessions. Embark on a narrative road trip where two companions share talks, silences, and choices under fading light. Piece together unspoken emotions via atmospheric detours leading to multiple endings and discover anew.
Why similar: Narrative 29.9% ★, Conversation 17.6%, Emotional 14.5%, Mystery 9.5%, Visual Novel 8.7%
- #15 Amarantus
87% matchVery Positive82% of 79 reviews2023
Dev: ub4q
Windows · Mac · Linux
Roadtrip across the country. Confront a tyrant. The revolution will be messy—but the relationships will be messier.
Why similar: Narrative 20.9% ★, LGBTQ+ 12.2%, Mystery 10.8%, Romance 10.4%, Choices Matter 9.9%
- #16 Yuika My Bestie
86% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Feeling Potion
Windows · Mac
Experience a pastel-toned emotional journey in Yuika My Bestie, a short visual novel you can complete in under 15 minutes per playthrough. With 5 unique endings and heartfelt choices, it takes just 30–40 minutes to explore every path of this soft, late-night cry.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.1%, Conversation 15.3%, Otome 12.3% ★, Emotional 11.9%, Visual Novel 10.2%
- #17 Chronicles of Taldun: The Remainder
86% matchVery Positive97% of 148 reviews2022
Dev: Square Weasel Studio
Windows · Linux
A dark fantasy tale where death is not the end but the path to the truth. Two magi trapped in a collapsing tower must unravel a deadly mystery. Each death reveals another piece of the puzzle that is their shared past and forbidden love. For fans of House in Fata Morgana and literary dark fantasy.
Why similar: Otome 20.6% ★, LGBTQ+ 13.7%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Emotional 8.9%, Narration 8.8%
- #18 Bitter Silver
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lookout Drive Games
Windows
You are an intergalactic bounty hunter leading a team of bickering misfits as you track down targets with your words and your weapons to find your missing mom. Make every choice count in this reactive, visual novel love letter to Cowboy Bebop.
Why similar: Western 21.5% ★, LGBTQ+ 18%, Conversation 11.7%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Interactive Fiction 8.6%
- #19 Artificial Instincts
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cyampire
Windows · Mac · Linux
You came here with a motive, so as everyone, except that you are able to change theirs. Ride with Lucas to turn down all the love interests or end their trouble in this (obviously artificial intelligence-themed) sci-fi BL visual novel. Enjoy the long-waited grand finale in this trilogy!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.7%, Conversation 15.8%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Multiple Endings 8.3%
- #20 Truer than You
83% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Transcenders Media AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Overcome your past and become someone new in Truer than You. A choice-driven narrative adventure about love, loss and being lost in life. You're hired as a gig-working actor to play roles in real-life situations. Have conversations, get a good rating and follow the rules. All good?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.6%, Conversation 15.1%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Emotional 10.3%, Choices Matter 10%
- #21 Aeterna: Rubra Plena
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quantum Velvet Games
Windows
Aeterna: Rubra Plena is a visual novel otome game about happy romance, and dealing with depression, anxiety, and trauma. You play a beautiful young noblewoman dealing with her current and past experiences while finding love.
Why similar: Otome 24.5% ★, LGBTQ+ 13.5%, Conversation 10.6%, Visual Novel 9.5%, Interactive Fiction 8.3%
- #22 Solo
84% matchMixed69% of 129 reviews2018
Dev: Team Gotham
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Solo is an introspective puzzler set on a gorgeous and surreal archipelago. Reflect on your loving relationships by exploring contemplative, dream-like islands.
Why similar: Narrative 37.5% ★, LGBTQ+ 18.6%, Choices Matter 8.9%, Romance 8.7%, Emotional 7%
- #23 Poetry in Purgatory
82% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Tymedust Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
After dying, poisoned for unknown reasons, Isobel finds herself in the afterlife... and on a dangerous mission. Experience a truly unique visual novel full of character, mystery and heart as you point and click your way to unveiling the strange world of Purgatory's many secrets.
Why similar: Otome 23.8% ★, LGBTQ+ 12.6%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Romance 9%, Mystery 8.5%
- #24 Love & Fool's Gold
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Games with DNA
Windows · Mac
A choice-driven romance-mystery visual novel set in the Wild West. Choose your partner and investigate the town's secrets to uncover the Eldritchian horror that plagues Cortez Creek.
Why similar: Western 33.7% ★, Visual Novel 13.2%, Romance 10.5%, Mystery 10%, LGBTQ+ 8.2%
- #25 Northanger Abbey
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spiral Atlas GamesPub: 60Yaks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play Jane Austen's classic satirical romance as a visual novel. You're young, new to Bath, and ready for adventure. Choose your gender, choose your path, and discover the secrets of Northanger Abbey.
Why similar: Otome 23.2% ★, LGBTQ+ 18.2%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Conversation 10.1%, Interactive Fiction 7.6%
- #26 Arkhe
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Topchan Games
Windows
Inspired by fault and The House in Fata Morgana, this dark fantasy visual novel takes place in a world shaped and ruled by the the Numerals (Arkhes), where even magic is bound by equations.You will make choices for two protagonists: a stoic warrior, and a young sorceress.
Why similar: Narrative 32% ★, Visual Novel 10.7%, Mystery 9.3%, Romance 8.9%, Emotional 8.4%
- #27 Your Story
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 34 reviews2023
Dev: GameLoad
Windows · Mac · Linux
In Your Story, a visual novel with point’n’click elements, you leave the safe quiet of your family’s inn and embark on a fantasy adventure. It’s a wholesome growing of age tale. The mystery awaits just beyond the horizon…
Why similar: Otome 21% ★, Conversation 12.6%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Narration 10.3%, Mystery 8.6%
- #28 The Antarctic Sphere
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: dotsquare
Windows · Mac
The Antarctic Sphere is a sci-fi narrative game in which you decipher an unknown language in order to communicate with a mysterious sphere that has been found under the ice of Antarctica.
Why similar: Narrative 34.7% ★, Conversation 13.4%, Narration 9.9%, Mystery 9.6%, Interactive Fiction 7.6%
- #29 Pitstop in Purgatory
78% matchPositive95% of 42 reviews2022
Dev: Tymedust Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Astrid wakes up in Purgatory and has to make peace with her death. Only problem is... she doesn't remember anything! Point and click your way through adventure-based gameplay mixed with visual novel storytelling, and solve the mystery of our heroine's untimely demise.
Why similar: Otome 23.4% ★, LGBTQ+ 12.5%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Romance 8.9%, Mystery 8.8%
- #30 Greed and Fear and the Rest
77% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Cyampire
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are ready to say goodbye to life, but are you prepared to face your life's truth? Navigate a grad student's life between greed and fear in his final 6 hours (and beyond) in this BL visual novel.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.1%, Conversation 15%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Multiple Endings 7.9%
- #31 Spellbound : The Magic Within
78% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Wyrdren Games
Windows
Spellbound: The Magic Within is a branching narrative, multiple ending visual novel. Jump into a world of Magic, Witchcraft and Mystery as a magician in training. Interact with a host of unusual characters. Choose from multiple schools of magic, bond with your tutor, and maybe even save the world.
Why similar: Narrative 22% ★, LGBTQ+ 19%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 8.2%, Choices Matter 7.9%
- #32 MIA: Memory Fragments
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Trigger The Monster
Windows
MIA: Memory Fragments is a story-driven psychological horror adventure where you explore fractured memories, interact with the environment to progress, uncover the story through the world, and escape from MIA’s darkest side. Survive the memories… or remain trapped forever in the past.
Why similar: Narrative 22.5% ★, Conversation 14.8%, Narration 11.5%, Mystery 9.6%, Visual Novel 9.4%
- #33 memories
76% matchVery Positive94% of 1,515 reviews2023
Dev: guiyyuPub: Spookulele Games
Windows · Mac
memories is a sapphic visual novel dress-up game where clothes are linked to painful memories of a failed relationship.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.6%, Narrative 20.5% ★, Emotional 13.4%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Romance 10.4%
- #34 Women of Xal
76% matchPositive100% of 32 reviews2021
Dev: PlotTwist Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A political intrigue visual novel with romanceable elements. Player decisions weigh heavy as consequences can easily lead to hurt and trouble.
Why similar: Otome 22.8% ★, LGBTQ+ 16.6%, Emotional 11.9%, Visual Novel 8.7%, Romance 8.1%
- #35 Tails Noir Preludes
75% matchVery Positive92% of 297 reviews2023
Dev: EggnutPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Tails Noir Preludes is a post-noir narrative adventure with branching choices. It is an intertwined series of vignettes about change, circumstance, and consequence. Guide four characters through formative moments in their lives in a dystopian Vancouver inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.
Why similar: Conversation 20.6%, Narrative 18.9% ★, Visual Novel 14.6%, Emotional 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.8%
- #36 Placebo Love
75% matchPositive97% of 33 reviews2021
Dev: Twelve Tiles
Windows · Mac
A lonely young man is guided by a silent Muse to solve the mystery behind his two Doppelganger Soulmates.
Why similar: Narrative 29.9% ★, LGBTQ+ 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Romance 8%
- #37 KUU
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Interactive Tragedy, Limited
Windows
Trapped in the fading light of a broken moonhouse, you have 30 nights to balance scarce resources. Grow meager rations in the weak earthlight. Navigate the emotional sanity of a fragile sisterhood. Decode ancient documents in search of secrets. Your only choices will be impossible ones.
Why similar: Narrative 35.8% ★, Conversation 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%, Choices Matter 8.6%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #38 Verbena: Tales Of Growing Up
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SugarPop Studios
Windows
After a classmate’s murder, you and five love interests must decide—will your final year of high school be a search for the truth or a story of love?
Why similar: Otome 17.5% ★, LGBTQ+ 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Emotional 9.7%
- #39 Text Your Life
73% matchPositive90% of 42 reviews2024
Dev: Pizza Writers
Windows
Who did you kiss that night? Text Your Life is a mobile phone chat simulator that lets you put yourself in the shoes of our protagonist, a female university student with a group of eccentric friends and a love life that has suddenly turned somewhat... complicated.
Why similar: Otome 23.5% ★, Conversation 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Narration 9.2%
- #40 Xochi's Apothecary
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Single Effect Studios
Windows · Mac
A deceptively cozy narrative game about an alchemist that immigrates to a new country and opens an apothecary. Get to know your weird and wonderful community, brew the potions your customers need, and use your words to stir up a country on the brink of change.
Why similar: Narrative 26.3% ★, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Choices Matter 9.9%, Emotional 9.3%, Mystery 8.3%
- #41 My Alien Roommate
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Purple Herring Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
When an alien boy named Enoch lands on your balcony one fateful Sunday evening, your life is changed forever. Can you keep your alien roommate a secret from the world?
Why similar: Otome 22% ★, LGBTQ+ 17.5%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%, Choices Matter 8%
- #42 The Ripe Blood Anthology: This World Is Just for the Two of Us
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Роман Ветер-Пурпурный
Windows · Linux
A visual novel where your choices matter. Derek has a job, a beloved boyfriend, friends, and… “piranha thoughts.” Everything was perfect until his younger sister Rina returned to town.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Choices Matter 10.2%, Romance 9.8%
- #43 Come to my party!
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SIMSANG YOON
Windows
Set in a South Korean elementary school in 1999, 『Come to my party!』 follows 10-year-old Jimin's quest for her first-ever birthday party. Through multiple endings filled with laughs and heart, step into a story that might remind you of your own childhood.
Why similar: Narrative 23.1% ★, Emotional 13.1%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Conversation 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%
- #44 Fling with a Tiefling
70% matchVery Positive92% of 83 reviews2024
Dev: Kristi Jimenez
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fling with a Tiefling is a short fantasy romance visual novel that follows you, an adventurer whose journey is about to come to an end. With tonight potentially being the last night with your treasured Tiefling companion Karrus, how will you spend it with him?
Why similar: Otome 25.6% ★, LGBTQ+ 19.6%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Emotional 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 9%
- #45 Anemorie
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InnGamez StudioPub: Catoptric Games
Windows
A girl with a fragile heart. A gift to see forgotten memories. Dive into Anna’s world where every object holds a story—and one memory may change her life forever.
Why similar: Narrative 30.6% ★, Visual Novel 10.1%, Emotional 9.6%, Mystery 9.4%, Interactive Fiction 9%
- #46 Winter Heat
70% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Yuri Kissaten
Windows · Mac · Linux
Javi lives in Santiago, and Shio lives in Kyoto. They're best friends over the internet, until one fateful December changes their lives forever. A narrative game about long-distance love that takes place over chats, video calls, and social media apps.
Why similar: Narrative 28.5% ★, LGBTQ+ 17.6%, Conversation 12.1%, Emotional 10.7%, Visual Novel 10.4%
- #47 Let Me Speak
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Single Effect Studios
Windows
An apprentice. A healer. A warrior. Breathe, pull, and choose your way through their stories in this dark yet comforting narrative game about healing the worlds inside us.
Why similar: Narrative 34.4% ★, LGBTQ+ 16.8%, Emotional 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Visual Novel 13.1%
- #48 Solstice
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 190 reviews2016
Dev: MoaCube
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Solstice is a dystopian mystery visual novel about small personal disasters that turn into great catastrophes.
Why similar: Otome 20.8% ★, LGBTQ+ 17.2%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Choices Matter 8.9%, Mystery 8.3%
- #49 Vessels
71% matchVery Positive95% of 119 reviews2020
Dev: Local Space Survey CorpsPub: Local Space Survey Corps, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Quarantined inside an airlock. No memories. No way out. The remaining crew thinks there’s something wrong with you, but the Voice says it’ll help you escape. Navigate volatile conversations & unravel mysteries in this narrative adventure about trust, self-destruction, & shifting identities.
Why similar: Narrative 39.1% ★, Conversation 16.9%, Mystery 11.1%, Choices Matter 7.1%, Multiple Endings 5.9%
- #50 Three Days to Chicago
69% matchPositive100% of 31 reviews2023
Dev: Chris SchroyerPub: Austin Ivansmith Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
One of them is visiting a friend in Chicago. The other wants to shake things up in New York City. It starts in San Francisco, but where this relationship goes is all up to you.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30%, Conversation 17.8%, Visual Novel 14%, Romance 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%
- #51 The Afterlife Cafe
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Guava Pixel Studios
Windows · Linux
Travel to the world of the dead, whose stories encourage reflection on life. Chat with spirits, brew drinks to suit your mood, and bond with the people who run the afterlife cafes. In this urban sci-fi fantasy visual novel, your choices impact the living, the departed, and your own path forward.
Why similar: Conversation 20.7%, LGBTQ+ 17.1%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Choices Matter 9%
- #52 Life is Strange Remastered
68% matchVery Positive91% of 9,009 reviews2022
Dev: Deck NinePub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience the BAFTA award-winning story of Life is Strange now beautifully remastered with enhanced visuals and vastly improved animation using mocap technology.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.4%, Narrative 14.5% ★, Choices Matter 13.8%, Emotional 11.6%, Multiple Endings 10%
- #53 Lost Connections
68% matchVery Positive96% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: Amber Pearl
Windows
If she leaves now you will never see her again. Would you have enough courage to take a step, or would you stay quiet and regret it? Experience this story about love and loss.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.3%, Emotional 15.4%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Choices Matter 9.8%
- #54 Melancholy Love
69% matchVery Positive94% of 71 reviews2021
Dev: White Dew GamesPub: Kikai Digital
Windows · Mac
Melancholy Love is a Yuri Visual Novel between an elite and a misfit in an All-Girls' High School. How will sparks flare between the two?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.2%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Emotional 13%, Romance 10.9%, Multiple Endings 9.1%
- #55 I'm Making a Monster
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: zorkie studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Piece by piece, you pour your soul into the monster. This is your burden and you bear it willingly. Your friends think that this is unhealthy.
Why similar: Narrative 26% ★, LGBTQ+ 19.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Emotional 10.1%
- #56 Welcome, Dear Human
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kiki CanPub: Ronkad
Windows · Mac · Linux
A sentient dating simulator is determined that you date monsters - starting with your sleep paralysis demon. Learn their language and earn their trust. Or sabotage it and watch it unravel.
Why similar: Otome 20.8% ★, Visual Novel 10.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%, Romance 9.1%, Emotional 8.3%
- #57 Sky of Tides
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lofty Sky Entertainment Inc.Pub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Explore numen9, where the oceans float in the sky. In this rich narrative adventure, Rin D'Lorah sets off to find her missing father with a runaway rebel and a robot with humor settings on max. Make choices and balance your character to reach the true ending and unlock an exclusive animated series!
Why similar: Narrative 46.3% ★, Conversation 9.9%, Visual Novel 7.7%, Interactive Fiction 7.4%, Emotional 7.2%
- #58 Prickles
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Filthy Houseplant
Windows
A point and click game about an anxious cactus artist named Prickles. Explore Prickles' apartment building to find interesting subjects to draw and acquire new drawing tools and color palettes. Help your neighbors and unravel a mystery by gifting drawings and making new friendships along the way.
Why similar: Narrative 39.3% ★, LGBTQ+ 17.6%, Emotional 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 6.3%, Multiple Endings 6%
- #59 Hibridya
65% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Colora Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Em um piscar de olhos, chega lá... mas nem faz ideia do porquê. Hibridya é uma Visual Novel episódica de fantasia, romance e slice of life onde você acompanhará uma narrativa cheia de emoções, descobertas e reviravoltas, customizando a história da protagonista de algumas maneiras!
Why similar: Otome 26.4% ★, Visual Novel 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Emotional 12%, Romance 10.1%
- #60 Serafina's Saga: Awakened
66% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Woodsy Studio
Windows
In this otome-style visual novel, journey from the depths of the jungle to the royal halls of Castle Krondolee. Young Serafina must uncover the dark secrets of her past and choose whom to trust in this dramatic adventure of romance and intrigue.
Why similar: Otome 29.2% ★, LGBTQ+ 18.2%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Romance 7.9%