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Games Like The Charming Empire

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Otome, Visual Novel, Female Protagonist, Anime.

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“The Charming Empire” is a dating simulation game set in the Taisho Roman era of Japanese history. Popular voice actors known for their talent in anime and video games bring our five main characters to life. Your ears will thank you to hear their performances across all the main scenarios.

Reviews: Mixed — 54% — of 81 reviews
Released: 2017-04-18
Developer: OperaHouse Corporation
Publisher: Dogenzaka Lab
Genres: Adventure
Platforms: Windows

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  56. #56 Snowkissed Romance
    63% matchVery Positive99% of 69 reviews2025
    Dev: LovelyInc LLC
    Windows · Mac

    It's 1994 in the mountains of Northern Japan - Are you ready to fall in love? Snowkissed Romance weaves addictive stat-building, day planning, and mini-games with captivating storytelling and plenty of ’90s shoujo charm.

    Why similar: Otome 44.3%, Dating Sim 37.1%, Romance 9.7%, Visual Novel 4.9%, Anime 4%

  57. #57 Butterfly's Poison; Blood Chains
    64% matchVery Positive95% of 94 reviews2023
    Dev: PROTOTYPE
    Windows

    Tokyo, 1918. World War I is coming to an end. Yuriko Nomiya, aristocratic by birth, is suddenly struck by a series of misfortunes. Is this fate brought about by the changing times, or is someone plotting against her? The dark, bittersweet tale of Yuriko and five young men is about to unfold...

    Why similar: Otome 61.3%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Adventure 10.7%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Romance 4.4%

  58. #58 dUpLicity ~Beyond the Lies~
    70% matchMixed39% of 66 reviews2015
    Dev: ROSEVERTE
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    dUpLicity ~Beyond the Lies~ is a romance mystery visual novel with romancable guys. Different with the usual dating sims, the main purpose of the game is to find out the truth hidden in the past.

    Why similar: Otome 67.9%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Adventure 7.5%, Anime 4.4%

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