Games Like Tears - 9, 10

It is late December in Taipei. The pavement glows like silver under the winter rain. That's when we met for the first time. The warmth between us has a certain comfort that I’ve never felt before.

Why similar: Emotional 32.6%, Visual Novel 27.4%, Story Rich 13.3%, Anime 10.6%, Adventure 4.9%

A short, free visual novel about body positivity and learning to love yourself.

Why similar: Emotional 26.5%, Visual Novel 24.7%, Anime 10.3%, Simulation 9.8%, Story Rich 7.9%

"Life is like a waiting room, except people don't leave in the order they enter." Narcissu is a thought provoking visual novel series about terminal illness, living, dying, and the relationship between those leaving and those left behind. There are no miracles, no heroes, no villains in this story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 43.9%, Emotional 20.3%, Story Rich 13.9%, Anime 9.5%, Indie 6.4%

Do I Know You? is a very short visual novel about a man visiting his mother with dementia.

Why similar: Emotional 33.4%, Visual Novel 32.5%, Anime 12.1%, Simulation 10.9%, Casual 5.7%

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 33.7%, Emotional 26.3%, Story Rich 8.9%, Anime 8.7%, Adventure 8.2%

A short visual novel game in which a boy named Shiomi suddenly appears one day, and the protagonist, who recognizes him as an imaginary friend, converses with him to find out what happened between them.

Why similar: Emotional 34.1%, Visual Novel 33.8%, Story Rich 15.9%, Adventure 9.2%, Indie 3%

The main character, Naho, meets a mysterious fox spirit named Semi in a silver grass field. Fall into her lovely charm. The closer you get to her, the more you will face her and your dark past. Can your choice create a new future?

Why similar: Emotional 28.8%, Visual Novel 26.8%, Adventure 11.2%, Simulation 11%, Anime 10.8%

My Little Sister Callie is a visual novel about a brother helping his little sister to adapt to life outside of a refugee camp. How far will you go to bring her home?

Why similar: Emotional 41.4%, Visual Novel 28.2%, Simulation 12.1%, Anime 10.5%, Casual 6.8%

The pinnacle of school romance adventures, "D.C.~Da Capo~" returns with a complete remake! "On a spring day where cherry blossoms gently dance, a ticklish love story begins, begins—"

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.6%, Emotional 35.3%, Adventure 14.6%, Casual 10.4%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Ryclaw: Hope is a short kinetic novel about a young girl named Sakura who has spent most of her life in the hospital. Coming home for the first time in months, Sakura has a dream that you, as her older brother, can help make a reality.

Why similar: Emotional 39.1%, Visual Novel 32.7%, Anime 15.4%, Simulation 9.4%, Casual 2.5%

Esper - Make You Live Again is a kinetic novel in which Ryo Masaki tells his story whereas he was only a young student in an Esper academy. The Espers are humans with special abilities who can, under certain circumstances, share the pain and see the past and the memories of a person.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.2%, Emotional 22.1%, Story Rich 18.8%, Anime 10.6%, Indie 7.2%

在21世纪30年代的世界，任何新鲜事物都不足为奇，城市里每天都喧闹非凡。“我”和妹妹则是离开了那热闹的中心，搬到了这偏僻的乡下地带，和在这里认识的朋友们每天生活在愉快的日常里。不过这平静的日常又能持续多久呢？

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.4%, Emotional 25.9%, Adventure 12.4%, Anime 10.9%, Casual 8.8%

This is a Galgame about pure love which takes place in the summer, produced by Galgame Department of Jinan University's unnamed cartoon club in 2015 and re-optimized three years later.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36%, Emotional 20.9%, Adventure 12.3%, Anime 11.5%, Indie 9.7%

The latest visual novel by Tomo Kataoka, the author of Narcissu 1st & 2nd, has arrived! An empty world with endless rain and only one person. Here there is no hunger, sickness or even death. Just what story does this world's one occupant have?

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.5%, Anime 20%, Emotional 15.1%, Story Rich 9.7%, Indie 7.4%

VTuber Connect is a love letter to VTubers as a medium. One that hides nothing, but embraces everything. Whether you’re a VTuber or a viewer, we all form connections in our own way. How will you connect?

Why similar: Emotional 32.5%, Visual Novel 30.1%, Anime 10.1%, Story Rich 9.4%, Simulation 6.4%

My Little Sister Fiona is a short kinetic novel about a brother taking care of his reclusive little sister. How far will you go to make sure she feels safe and protected?

Why similar: Emotional 27.7%, Visual Novel 25%, Anime 17%, Simulation 13%, Story Rich 9.5%

"Innocence Rewrite" captures the summer before and after the college entrance exam.As old bonds mend and distant feelings return, it's a season of healing amid chaos.No need for correction fluid — just feel, and slowly rewrite the innocence of youth.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.6%, Emotional 28.2%, Story Rich 15.1%, Anime 11.4%, Adventure 6.6%

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 56.7%, Anime 16.1%, Emotional 10.3%, Story Rich 9.2%, Indie 3.8%

Ten-year-old Margo exists in the shadow of her vibrant older sister, Janice, a shadow cast by parents who are too busy admiring one child to truly see the other, leaving Margo to navigate a world of quiet yearning and internal suffering.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.5%, Emotional 33.2%, Simulation 18.8%, Indie 7%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Your life is changed forever when a mysterious package arrives at your front door. Go on many different outings with your new android companion as you both form unforgettable memories in this beautiful visual novel.

Why similar: Emotional 44.5%, Visual Novel 20%, Story Rich 15%, Anime 13.7%, Casual 5.9%

The Last Waltz is a full-scale visual novel about an incredible niche sport; the first visual novel to be based on Dancesport. Featuring Over 30 stunning CGs, a soundtrack of more than 35 pieces of authentic Dancesport music, and integrating real footage of professional dancers and competitions.

Why similar: Emotional 28.6%, Visual Novel 25.7%, Story Rich 13.6%, Anime 12%, Female Protagonist 8%

TREE tells a story of a relationship between a boy and his tree. What starts off as a simple connection, over time it grows into something deeper.

Why similar: Emotional 60.4%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Casual 10.8%, Indie 10.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%

《Isle Echo》 is a slice-of-life fantasy visual novel with multiple endings. Play as a college student on Hainan Island, meet several heroines with distinct personalities, and shape stories through your choices.

Why similar: Emotional 39.9%, Visual Novel 36.4%, Anime 12.6%, Casual 6.7%, Indie 3.2%

A tale told with vivid colors and rich sound in a classic TYPE-MOON visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.9%, Emotional 22%, Anime 11.2%, Story Rich 9.9%, Adventure 5.5%

warmth, bitterness, longing, compromise.

Why similar: Emotional 34.8%, Visual Novel 32%, Story Rich 16.2%, Female Protagonist 8%, Casual 4%

A new girl in town, Ashley, tries to befriend her lonely classmates. But can an unlikely group of friends of such different personalities be formed and survive? Meanwhile, the new headmaster investigates the mysteries of the school.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Emotional 24.8%, Story Rich 14.3%, Anime 11.3%, Sexual Content 10.4%

A yuri kinetic novel about overcoming the tribulations of the human heart, and a sapphic tale on the heartaches and reprieves of fathoming love. Asou Ei’s first title with Frontwing is presented with poignant visuals in Full HD, an evocative soundtrack, and voice acting by a star-studded cast.

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.1%, Emotional 26.8%, Anime 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Story Rich 7.2%

A visual novel depicting the daily life of a high school boy continuously tormented by guilt on a winter's day. It features layered music played on string instruments and piano, characterized by serious, deep psychological portrayals.

Why similar: Emotional 33.1%, Visual Novel 32%, Simulation 9.4%, Adventure 9.1%, Story Rich 7.6%

You, With Me is set mainly in Singapore of an expat couple who had the perfect plan, a perfect getaway for the holidays. However, everything is turned into dust as news come out of the main character's illness. Truly, will pretending that everything is normal give you a sense of normalcy?

Why similar: Emotional 33.2%, Visual Novel 28.8%, Story Rich 11.6%, Anime 10.9%, Simulation 5.3%

《繁花落舞恋如樱 -Re:BIRTH-》由日本美少女游戏资深大厂Navel制作，是早在22年前就已成为广受赞誉的经典名作的重制版。本作由西又葵担当原画与角色设计；由创作了《我们没有翅膀》、《近月少女的礼仪》等话题名作的剧本家王雀孙主笔。桃山伊音、夏和小、九条信乃等知名声优为本作女主角献声。

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.1%, Emotional 23%, Anime 12.4%, Adventure 10.7%, Casual 9.2%

The Last Birdling explores Bimonia and Tayo's struggle to remain friends against all odds.

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.8%, Story Rich 16.3%, Anime 15.7%, Indie 12.9%, Female Protagonist 7.3%

Shuma Kusanagi is just an ordinary boy... Until he's abducted by a vampire ringleader, who reveals the secret of his birth: he has vampire blood coursing through his veins! Now with so many bizarre people showing up (a werewolf, aristocrat, vampire hunter, assassin) he's forced to decide his fate.

Why similar: Visual Novel 43.4%, Simulation 15.5%, Anime 13.1%, Sexual Content 10.2%, Adventure 9.9%

The cinematic adventure novel series "Fault" has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide, and the latest title in the series is now available after six years!

Why similar: Visual Novel 43.5%, Story Rich 19.6%, Anime 15.4%, Adventure 12.4%, Indie 7.6%

​Vinty is off to Melbourne to meet her idol, Excelia!​ Will Vinty learn the star's secrets and finally blossom into a celebrity? (hint: no)

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.8%, Anime 17%, Story Rich 16%, Indie 13%, Female Protagonist 6.2%

A Japanese-style visual novel where two stories intersect.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.2%, Emotional 34.4%, Anime 13%, Adventure 12.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%

"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 41.4%, Emotional 16.2%, Anime 12%, Story Rich 10.8%, Adventure 9.3%

Jude Gray, a wandering Courier, receives a request to deliver some very special cargo. This cargo turns out to be Philia, an android girl who is unaffected by the enigmatic Singularity Machines.

Why similar: Emotional 30.7%, Visual Novel 29.5%, Anime 10.9%, Simulation 8.3%, Story Rich 8.2%

A fantasy visual novel set in a magic school where humans and mages mingle. Will their differences lead to conflict, or to friendship? Enjoy the story of growth in a world of unbridled fantasies! Character designs by Oyari Ashito, and proudly developed by Frontwing.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.7%, Emotional 23.5%, Anime 13.4%, Adventure 10.3%, Story Rich 8.5%

A Japanese love adventure game, as you follow the story of Kogasaka You, his hometown and a promise he made.

Why similar: Visual Novel 52.2%, Story Rich 15.8%, Anime 13.4%, Adventure 10.2%, Casual 7.4%

She's here to help! Let Sakuya Izayoi from the Touhou Project comfort you after encountering some hardships in this beautiful visual novel that aims to heal your troubles away!

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.2%, Emotional 19.7%, Anime 18%, Story Rich 14.6%, Casual 7.2%

Gary is caught in a strange dream and now he must overcome the adversities on his path or perish in the attempt. In this adventure you will meet 3 children in dream-like scenarios, next to a mysterious girl who talks about a promise.

Why similar: Visual Novel 54.6%, Simulation 15.7%, Anime 13.6%, Indie 8.5%, Casual 7.5%

After the revolution, Kikoku is plunged into chaos. Takekosen joins the secret organization Hiseido, facing her final trial. She must abandon her name, wear the mask, and forge her path through fate. A fantasy visual novel set in an ancient Eastern world.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.6%, Emotional 22.9%, Story Rich 15.3%, Anime 10.4%, Adventure 7.2%

《TrymenT—献给渴望改变的你—》是由2016年被誉为业界年度黑马，并荣获了萌系游戏大赏剧本金奖的作品《Re;LieF～致亲爱的你～》的原班人马所打造的共享世界观与游戏角色，并以群像剧视角重新演绎的全新作品。本作拥有令人一见倾心的顶级场景绘画，以及拥有余音绕梁般魔力的优秀配乐。

Why similar: Visual Novel 49.4%, Anime 14.8%, Adventure 13.9%, Casual 11.3%, Story Rich 10.6%

Short Stories Collection of Class Tangerine is a collection of five Visual Novels by indie-game team "Class Tangerine".

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.8%, Simulation 20.9%, Adventure 13.3%, Casual 11.3%, Indie 11%

fault - milestone two side:above is a Cinematic Visual Novel that takes place right after the events of milestone one. Please note that this novel is a direct sequel to fault - milestone one and contains massive spoilers of the first story. Play through of the first title is highly advised.

Why similar: Visual Novel 46.6%, Story Rich 17.1%, Anime 16.7%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Indie 5.8%

A boy who can no longer hear the piano, living in the shadow of his gifted younger brother; a karate girl who is more than a friend but not yet a lover; and a girl with future memories. As past and future entwine, where will this triangle lead in this fleeting, bittersweet summer love story?

Why similar: Visual Novel 35%, Emotional 32.7%, Story Rich 14.7%, Adventure 10%, Casual 7%

"The Other Side of the Sky" is a short text adventure game with an alternate fantasy setting in a single-line ending narrative mode.

Why similar: Visual Novel 43.8%, Story Rich 22.1%, Anime 16.9%, Adventure 11.1%, Casual 3.5%

A short 3D Visual Novel with an emotional and dramatic story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.1%, Emotional 26.3%, Anime 13.3%, Story Rich 8.8%, Female Protagonist 6.1%

Road Trip to the End of the World is a visual novel about the death of a friendship. When Andy and her imaginary friend Fishy set off on a road trip to crash their ex-best friend’s wedding, will they know when to hit the brakes?

Why similar: Emotional 31%, Visual Novel 28.1%, Story Rich 14.6%, Female Protagonist 8%, Anime 7.4%

Follow Mariko as she boards a train to a completely different world - A world of unbelievable beings and happenings.

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.3%, Story Rich 12.6%, Simulation 12.4%, Anime 10.6%, Casual 8.3%

Driftwood is a visual novel following Marcus Feick and his new life on Marthas Vineyard.

Why similar: Visual Novel 51.1%, Simulation 18.7%, Anime 11.2%, Casual 9.7%, Indie 9.3%

A highly engaging visual novel, with memorable characters and multiple endings. Traverse worlds, solve a murder mystery -- and partake in political revolution. Inspired by greats such as Steins;Gate, Tales of Symphonia, Persona 4 and Future Diary. An unforgettable science-fiction/fantasy adventure!

Why similar: Visual Novel 54.4%, Story Rich 15.7%, Adventure 7%, Indie 6.6%, Simulation 5.8%

Morgan, a young man going on a trip to visit his parents, ends up nearly drowning when his ship sinks. When he awakens, he finds himself in a world ruled by monster girls and three of them want him to be their husband! He has only five days to get to know them and choose a girl to be with.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40%, Simulation 15.7%, Sexual Content 14.7%, Anime 14.6%, Indie 7.6%

At Domi Network, I somehow discovered that three completely different "JIRAI Girls" were hiding right under my nose: YUNA, XIUHUA, AIKA With nearly 370,000 words of rich narrative and three emotionally intense "Subculture Girls," come experience the most authentic Chinese-style "dating minefield" !

Why similar: Emotional 34.2%, Visual Novel 31.7%, Anime 12.4%, Story Rich 10.3%, Adventure 7.2%

Marco, an orphan with missing memories, and Arco, a dragon who rules the galaxy, were hunting for treasure in space! On one of their adventures, Marco was given a clue to the whereabouts of her mother. Their next stop, her birthplace - Earth!

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.4%, Anime 13.5%, Story Rich 13.5%, Female Protagonist 8%, Adventure 6.3%

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 47.8%, Simulation 15.2%, Anime 13.6%, Adventure 13.2%, Casual 10.2%

Taking place on the unluckiest day of the year, the protagonist and his/her friends get an invite to "The Beach". Mistaking this for a private beach party, they are sorely disappointed when instead of everyone being able to have fun, they have to instead search for three parts of a missing sword.

Why similar: Visual Novel 52.9%, Adventure 12%, Casual 8.9%, Sexual Content 8.8%, Indie 8.7%

SC2VN is a visual novel about the South Korean StarCraft 2 scene. You play as Mach, a foreign semi-pro trying to make it in eSports who soon learns that success in StarCraft takes more than in-game strategy.

Why similar: Visual Novel 56.4%, Anime 17.9%, Simulation 7.7%, Indie 7%, Casual 6.7%

Despite determination and skill, Natalie Puccile, a Special Investigations and Tactics officer, has spent her career watching over a listening post in the middle of deep space. After the orders that she has always dreamed of arrive, she finds herself in charge of a small destroyer and tasked with discovering the fate of a missing...

Why similar: Visual Novel 51.5%, Anime 17.7%, Simulation 8.5%, Female Protagonist 6.8%, Adventure 6.1%