- #1 Leviathan: The Last Day of the Decade
97% matchMostly Positive79% of 689 reviews2014
Dev: Lostwood
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"Leviathan: The Last Day of the Decade" is a detective story told by a dweller of a cruel dark fantasy world affected by the pandemic. The world ruled by a five noble-born kins under the suzerainty of the undead Plague King.
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.3%, Point & Click 21.1%, Story Rich 14.1%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Adventure 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Shares a similar blend of visual novel storytelling and point-and-click adventure mechanics within a complex, atmospheric fantasy setting.
- #2 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
96% matchVery Positive81% of 472 reviews2022
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.
Why similar: Point & Click 22%, Mystery 12.7%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Story Rich 10%, Hand-drawn 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that captures the spirit of discovery and puzzle-solving found in the seed game.
- #3 Beacon Pines
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,195 reviews2022
Dev: Hiding SpotPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.9%, Emotional 15.4%, Point & Click 12.1%, Story Rich 10.9%, Hand-drawn 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a unique, story-rich narrative with a distinct art style and a focus on how player choices alter the outcome.
- #4 Winds of Change
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 583 reviews2019
Dev: Klace
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lead The Rebellion, build your army, and shape the world with your choices. A story-heavy adventure game with multiple endings, romance options, and non-linear storytelling. A vast fantasy world waiting to be explored. Inspired by Dragon Age, and Mass Effect. Fully voice acted by a stellar cast!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.5%, Visual Novel 21.5%, Point & Click 16.5%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Story Rich 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, choice-driven fantasy narrative that will appeal to fans of the character-focused writing in the seed game.
- #5 The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
94% matchVery Positive92% of 3,008 reviews2022
Dev: Cloak and Dagger GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...
Why similar: Point & Click 30%, Emotional 11.7%, Dark 11.5%, Mystery 10.8%, Atmospheric 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong focus on atmospheric exploration and point-and-click mystery that mirrors the investigative nature of the seed game.
- #6 Unavowed
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,539 reviews2018
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.
Why similar: Point & Click 32%, Story Rich 12.5%, Mystery 11.9%, Choices Matter 11.6%, Adventure 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in narrative-driven point-and-click adventure with deep character interactions and meaningful choices.
- #7 Mira
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 62 reviews2020
Dev: Too Husky
Windows
Mira is a Slavic-themed visual novel with adventure game elements. The gameplay has a strong emphasis on art, atmosphere, and story. Discover your destiny by walking into Navia, a magical land hidden from the eyes of mortals, and decide on its fate.
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.4%, Point & Click 16.4%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Mystery 10.8%, Choices Matter 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn visual novel that emphasizes mystery and fantasy elements in a way that feels very similar to the aesthetic of the seed game.
- #8 Return to Shironagasu Island
92% matchVery Positive94% of 3,990 reviews2020
Dev: HYOGO ONIMUSHIPub: TABINOMICHI
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A mystery adventure game and visual novel set on solitary Shironagasu Island. Discover its secrets, solve its mysteries, and escape from the ominous island!
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.3%, Mystery 19.3%, Adventure 12.1%, Point & Click 11.6%, Choices Matter 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A compelling mystery visual novel that balances narrative depth with point-and-click investigative gameplay.
- #9 The Tower of Beatrice
91% matchVery Positive84% of 89 reviews2018
Dev: Fairy Forest
Windows
An Adventure and Escape Room game about an unlucky thief who steals a book that can't keep its mouth shut.
Why similar: Point & Click 32%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Puzzle 13.3%, Indie 10.7%, Adventure 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric point-and-click adventure that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a surreal, fantasy-inspired world.
- #10 Stories of Mara
91% matchVery Positive84% of 100 reviews2021
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Dive into the charming Stories of Mara, an episodic slice of life tale about a diverse cast of characters. Get to know your neighbours and bond with them, but… Could you make them stick together to help each other?
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.1%, LGBTQ+ 20.5%, Choices Matter 16.2%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Fantasy 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A charming adventure game that blends visual novel elements with fantasy world-building and meaningful choices.
- #11 Dreambound
89% matchVery Positive96% of 89 reviews2024
Dev: Two and a Half Studios
Windows · Mac
Mysterious deaths. Dreams that are reality, and reality that is a dream. Will Noah be able to move forward and solve the mystery—or will he give in to the demons of his past? A story-rich BL mystery visual novel.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.8%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Emotional 11.1%, Mystery 10.7%, Point & Click 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that focuses on mystery and drama, appealing to those who enjoy the character-driven aspects of the seed game.
- #12 Embracelet
89% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2020
Dev: Mattis FolkestadPub: machineboy
Windows
Travel to northern Norway, solve puzzles using a mysterious, magical bracelet and make new friends on your journey to discover the past - and yourself!
Why similar: Point & Click 14.9%, Choices Matter 13.3%, LGBTQ+ 13.1%, Story Rich 11%, Emotional 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A heartfelt, story-rich adventure that emphasizes exploration and emotional connection to the game world.
- #13 Solstice
90% 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: Visual Novel 19.7%, LGBTQ+ 18.3%, Choices Matter 14.4%, Mystery 10.4%, Story Rich 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A choice-heavy visual novel that explores complex narrative paths similar to the branching stories in the seed game.
- #14 Fran Bow
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 21,826 reviews2015
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Why similar: Point & Click 29.2%, Story Rich 15.6%, Dark 11.6%, Puzzle 10.4%, Hand-drawn 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a highly distinct, surreal art style and a dark, atmospheric story that rewards careful point-and-click exploration.
- #15 No Longer Home
88% matchMixed64% of 426 reviews2021
Dev: Humble GrovePub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.4%, Point & Click 19.3%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Emotional 14.2%, Story Rich 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, story-rich experience that focuses on character intimacy and atmospheric point-and-click interactions.
- #16 Amarantus
86% 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: Choices Matter 14.9%, Mystery 12.7%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Visual Novel 12.3%, LGBTQ+ 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, mystery-filled visual novel that relies heavily on choices to shape the narrative experience.
- #17 Untale: King of Revinia
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2020
Dev: Empty Die Studio
Windows · Linux
Unravel the mystery of the King's sudden death... Claim your right for the throne. Try to stay alive as long as possible. Will you take the risk? The story for those who are brave enough to dive in a dark story and are able to think reasonably.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.9%, Choices Matter 14.8%, Mystery 14.5%, Story Rich 11.9%, Hand-drawn 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-driven visual novel that emphasizes the impact of player choices on the unfolding drama.
- #18 The Cat Lady
85% matchVery Positive94% of 6,079 reviews2013
Dev: Harvester GamesPub: Screen 7
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...
Why similar: Point & Click 25%, Story Rich 16.7%, Emotional 12.8%, Dark 12.3%, Atmospheric 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-rich adventure that excels at creating a unique atmosphere through its art and narrative choices.
- #19 NAIRI: Rising Tide
84% matchVery Positive100% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: HomeBearStudioPub: Hound Picked Games
Windows
Explore a lively oasis city filled with charming characters, forgotten ruins and ominous conspiracies in the second chapter of NAIRI, a narrative puzzle adventure about Nairi's perilous quest to save her family.
Why similar: Point & Click 18.3%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Emotional 12.6%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Story Rich 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, point-and-click visual novel that balances lighthearted exploration with a compelling story.
- #20 Kathy Rain
84% matchVery Positive92% of 3,928 reviews2016
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.
Why similar: Point & Click 97.7%, Mystery 0.7%, Adventure 0.4%, Hand-drawn 0.3%, Story Rich 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click mystery that focuses on character development and a gripping, story-rich plot.
- #21 Fate of Kai
83% matchVery Positive92% of 225 reviews2021
Dev: TRYLIGHT GAME STUDIOPub: TheGamePublisher.com
Windows
Fate of Kai is a new kind of adventure. Explore different storylines, solve complex puzzles, travel through time and manipulate characters ideas to help Kai reach the castle. The game is set in a magical illustrated book, which you will have to master to reach the end of the story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.9%, Point & Click 22.5%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Adventure 11.6%, Puzzle 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: An innovative adventure game that uses a comic-book style to present choices and puzzle-solving.
- #22 Sally Face - Episode One
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 26,081 reviews2016
Dev: Portable Moose
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.
Why similar: Point & Click 15.1%, Story Rich 12.6%, Mystery 11.3%, Dark 11%, Hand-drawn 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-rich adventure that uses a unique art style to tell a haunting and memorable narrative.
- #23 Technobabylon
82% matchVery Positive94% of 1,607 reviews2015
Dev: Technocrat GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A cyberpunk adventure game from the studio that brought you Gemini Rue and Blackwell! The year is 2087. Genetic engineering is the norm, and an omnipresent AI powers the city. Take control of three citizens of this world as they struggle to understand a deadly conspiracy.
Why similar: Point & Click 48.1%, Adventure 12.8%, Story Rich 11.9%, LGBTQ+ 9.6%, Indie 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric point-and-click adventure with a deep, complex narrative that rewards players for paying attention to the world.
- #24 ENIGMA:
82% matchVery Positive95% of 144 reviews2016
Dev: UzumeyaPub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Enigma is an atmospheric, full-length visual novel where you discover the secrets of Enigma, a worldwide epidemic, and a forest on a lonely island that bears its name.
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.2%, LGBTQ+ 17%, Mystery 16.5%, Adventure 14.4%, Indie 10%
Why You'll Like It: A visual novel with a great soundtrack and a focus on atmospheric storytelling that complements the seed game's vibe.
- #25 Primordia
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,387 reviews2012
Dev: Wormwood StudiosPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.
Why similar: Point & Click 47.8%, Story Rich 11.1%, Adventure 10.7%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Indie 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, hand-drawn aesthetic and a focus on deep world-building through point-and-click exploration.
- #26 Coralina: a Memory Tale
79% matchVery Positive98% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Gabriel MakiPub: ZNT Productions
Windows
A mysterious plot about a film student who finds herself lost in the world of the dead, the Posthumous Lands. Alongside a purple-haired woman, Coralina must decipher Human Alchemy in this retro adventure with cinematic touches!
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.6%, LGBTQ+ 15.9%, Emotional 12.9%, Mystery 10.7%, Fantasy 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy adventure that blends puzzle elements with a visual novel presentation style.
- #27 Five Stages of Pink
79% matchVery Positive98% of 93 reviews2022
Dev: Kaffein
Windows · Mac · Linux
Horror mystery about a boy who desperately wants a Normal life in the most abnormal city in the world. Help Timor understand his cruel life in this supernatural city while trying to survive one more day. In a universe where Sleep is an illness. This is a visual novel with point and click features.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.9%, Point & Click 19.2%, Mystery 12.6%, Emotional 11.3%, Story Rich 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich visual novel that explores emotional themes through a unique, interactive narrative structure.
- #28 Syberia: The World Before
78% matchVery Positive90% of 4,837 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Point & Click 26.8%, Mystery 16.5%, Story Rich 14.4%, Emotional 13.9%, Puzzle 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful point-and-click adventure that excels at environmental storytelling and immersive world-building.
- #29 The Will of Arthur Flabbington
78% matchVery Positive96% of 179 reviews2023
Dev: Gugames
Windows · Mac · Linux
A comedy point-and-click adventure game about a dead uncle, a hidden treasure, a reluctant ghost sidekick, old people and pizza.
Why similar: Point & Click 28.2%, Nonlinear 22.1%, Story Rich 14.2%, Funny 8.6%, Puzzle 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous and well-written point-and-click adventure that focuses on character dialogue and puzzle-solving.
- #30 Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells
76% matchVery Positive99% of 114 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Élan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Deciding to break protocol to lend a helping wing, Rain, a flighty little courier takes a skittish girl by the name of Mila on an adventure through the inner workings of a mysterious post office. Together, they search for a letter containing the last words of someone who seemingly never existed.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.2%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Point & Click 16.1%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #31 Dead Forest
77% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2022
Dev: Manul Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Laki is an outcast: many beastmen have disappeared because of him. To break this curse, Laki travels to the Dead Forest, a place from which almost no one has ever returned. But what will be the key to the secrets of his fate and the mysteries of the forest?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.5%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Dark 10.4%, Mystery 10%, Choices Matter 9.6%
- #32 Serafina's Crown
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 54 reviews2016
Dev: Woodsy StudioPub: Thesis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Serafina’s Crown is a visual novel with elements of fantasy, adventure and romance. You play as Odell Perin, the newly-appointed regent of Darzia as she tries to solve the murder of the queen and a host of other domestic and international crises.
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.1%, Adventure 35.2%, Indie 25.7%
Why You'll Like It: An indie visual novel with a strong female protagonist and a focus on adventure and narrative progression.
- #33 Return to Ash
75% matchVery Positive98% of 115 reviews2025
Dev: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
“The hospital was empty. Quiet, and brighter than usual... like waking up on a snow day. But I didn't feel cold. I didn't feel much of anything.”
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.7%, LGBTQ+ 21.2%, Emotional 14.5%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Choices Matter 10.7%
- #34 Six Legends
74% matchVery Positive100% of 93 reviews2025
Dev: Vincent Paquin
Windows
The epic and emotional journey of six dragons growing up in a broken civilization, each with their own unique perspectives on life. Mixing Visual Novel, Point-And-Click, Rhythm, Cooking, Fighting and more, Six Legends is a unique experience about life and friends.
Why similar: Point & Click 18%, Visual Novel 17%, LGBTQ+ 16.1%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #35 The Guardian of Nature
74% matchVery Positive93% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: Inlusio Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
«The Guardian of Nature» is a hand-drawn, size-changing adventure. Embark on a magical journey with botanist Henry, use your size-changing ability to explore nature in big and small and solve solarpunk puzzles to put nature back in order.
Why similar: Point & Click 26.4%, Hand-drawn 15.8%, Puzzle 10.6%, Story Rich 9.7%, Adventure 6.9%
- #36 LEAVES - The Return
77% matchVery Positive85% of 425 reviews2017
Dev: ZAR 21Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Mononino and the Treefruities fared well without you - until another disaster scattered the leaves of their home tree. Once more, take on the journey and challenging puzzles along the way.
Why similar: Point & Click 33.8%, Adventure 31.3%, Indie 21%, Puzzle 13.9%
- #37 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+ 25.6%, Visual Novel 24.9%, Choices Matter 9.7%, Hand-drawn 7.7%, Funny 6.3%
- #38 memories
72% 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+ 22.4%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Choices Matter 15.1%, Emotional 14.9%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #39 The Confines Of The Crown
76% matchVery Positive89% of 255 reviews2015
Dev: Hanako Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Madeleine Valois is a prince's companion. It is her responsibility to keep him out of trouble - not to let him walk blindly into a political minefield, not to let him get arrested for a crime he didn't commit, and definitely not to let him fall in love with her...
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.5%, LGBTQ+ 17.5%, Mystery 8.4%, Fantasy 8.2%, Choices Matter 8.2%
- #40 An Adventurer's Gallantry
73% matchVery Positive90% of 79 reviews2023
Dev: Zetsubou
Windows · Mac · Linux
Disgraced knight-in-training Oren gets a second chance at life as an adventurer in this fantasy visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 48.5%, Fantasy 23.4%, Story Rich 8.6%, Casual 8%, 2D 5.7%
- #41 LEAVES - The Journey
75% matchVery Positive80% of 715 reviews2017
Dev: ZAR 21Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Travel to the mystic lands of Mononino and help the Treefruities to recover the lost leaves of their home tree. Search for clues to master the many puzzles and challenges on your journey.
Why similar: Point & Click 41.2%, Adventure 24.6%, Indie 17.9%, Puzzle 16.4%
- #42 If Found...
73% matchVery Positive90% of 2,276 reviews2020
Dev: DREAMFEELPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
If Found... is a game about going home, coming out and erasing everything.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 34.3%, Visual Novel 23.1%, Story Rich 9.4%, Emotional 9.4%, Indie 6.8%
- #43 Rue Valley
72% matchMixed65% of 1,543 reviews2025
Dev: Emotion Spark StudioPub: Owlcat Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Rue Valley is a narrative adventure about a man trapped in a time loop, surrounded by a colorful cast with complex emotional stories, each hiding unexpected secrets. Dealing with mental challenges, the main character must delve into the anomaly to uncover its enigmatic origins.
Why similar: Point & Click 18.5%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Emotional 13.4%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Mystery 10.8%
- #44 London: Echoes of the Past
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 242 reviews2025
Dev: Stellar Artificer Games
Windows · Mac
A mysterious woman comes back from the dead, and the dusty past surfaces. Between a gloomy student girl and a glamorous ex-girlfriend, the clues are intertwined, who is the mastermind behind the scene? Play as a detective heroine in 1935 London, embark on a journey of love and growth.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.8%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Point & Click 14.1%, Nonlinear 14%, Mystery 11.2%
- #45 Near-Mage
70% matchVery Positive91% of 221 reviews2025
Dev: Stuck In Attic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Attend a magic school, learn spells, and explore a folklore-rich Transylvania in this hand-crafted narrative adventure.
Why similar: Point & Click 19.1%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Choices Matter 12.8%, Story Rich 10%
- #46 Landlord of the Woods
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,182 reviews2021
Dev: Madison Karrh
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 30%
You're 25, you feel like all of your peers are ahead of you in life so you apply for a new job to try to find some sort of meaning. Your new career is filled with physics-based puzzles, hand drawn art & a cute little story.
Why similar: Point & Click 32.4%, Hand-drawn 17.9%, Puzzle 11.2%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #47 Komorebi
70% matchVery Positive93% of 281 reviews2023
Dev: Klace
Windows
In a society plagued by visions of the future, a group of friends attempt to find their own way in a predestined life. This isn't easy, however, when they live under the Argus Corporation - a superpower dedicated to maintaining social order. A fully voice acted dystopic story/dating-sim. Play today!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.1%, Visual Novel 21.8%, Point & Click 18.8%, Choices Matter 11.9%, Story Rich 11.5%
- #48 The Roottrees are Dead
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,749 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Trout Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.
Why similar: Point & Click 24.8%, Mystery 22.4%, Puzzle 12.3%, Story Rich 11.4%, Atmospheric 9.7%
- #49 Solanaceae: After All
71% matchVery Positive96% of 54 reviews2022
Dev: DarkChibiShadow
Windows · Linux
Join Battam, an exiled witch, on his quest to make a brand new type of coven! Explore a colorful world, gather ingredients for potion brewing and cooking, immerse yourself in a long and detailed story, all while viewing some optional romantic scenes in this hybrid visual novel!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.4%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Point & Click 17.3%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Emotional 11.8%
- #50 The Wreck
69% matchVery Positive89% of 273 reviews2023
Dev: The Pixel Hunt
Windows · Mac
In this 3D visual novel, follow failed screenwriter Junon as she attempts to make it through the most pivotal day in her life. Relive the past, alter the present, and embrace the future, or without your help, Junon’s story might end in a wreck.
Why similar: Choices Matter 16.4%, Point & Click 16%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Mystery 10.8%, Emotional 10.8%
- #51 tomorrow is my birthday
68% matchVery Positive100% of 79 reviews2024
Dev: rileylessthan9Pub: Lemon+Blood
Windows
"we don't have to do this. why don't we just leave?" asks you your bestfriend while you try to escape your hometown. and you start hating them. and you start hating yourself. can you pull through or will you choose to go home again? both decisions feel wrong but this time it's you who has to choose.
Why similar: Point & Click 26%, Visual Novel 20.8%, LGBTQ+ 12.1%, Choices Matter 9.6%, Dark 9.1%
- #52 Boxville 2
67% matchVery Positive99% of 107 reviews2025
Dev: Triomatica Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Boxville 2 continues the adventure of cans living in a box city. Two friends were setting up fireworks for the city celebration, but a mistake caused chaos and one friend went missing. Now our hero must explore Boxville and beyond to fix everything and find his friend.
Why similar: Point & Click 22.2%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Emotional 12.2%, Puzzle 8.2%, Atmospheric 7.9%
- #53 Purrgatory
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,893 reviews2021
Dev: Niv
Windows
A slice-of-death visual novel about making friends, cracking cat puns, and waiting for eternity to pass.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.7%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Point & Click 18.2%, Hand-drawn 12%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #54 2064: Read Only Memories
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,665 reviews2015
Dev: MidBoss, LLC.Pub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
2064: Read Only Memories is a cyberpunk point-and-click adventure set in Neo-San Francisco. Team up with Turing, the world's first sapient machine, to unravel a conspiracy that threatens to shake an entire society
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.1%, Point & Click 17.4%, LGBTQ+ 14%, Choices Matter 12.9%, Emotional 10.9%
- #55 Times and Galaxy
68% matchVery Positive93% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Copychaser GamesPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Embark on an interplanetary adventure as the first robo reporter for the Times & Galaxy, the solar system’s most trusted holopaper. You’re just an intern, but if you can get the scoop, write great stories, and impress your colleagues, maybe you'll get to keep your job!
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.5%, LGBTQ+ 15.3%, Point & Click 15.3%, Hand-drawn 11%, Choices Matter 10.8%
- #56 The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood
66% matchVery Positive94% of 5,842 reviews2023
Dev: DeconstructeamPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Immerse yourself in an enchanting narrative experience as Fortuna, a fortune-teller Witch condemned to exile on her asteroid home. Craft your own Tarot deck, regain your freedom, and shape the fate of the cosmic Witch society.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.2%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Choices Matter 14.8%, Story Rich 9.3%, Fantasy 7.4%
- #57 Road Trip to the End of the World
65% matchVery Positive97% of 188 reviews2025
Dev: Shark and Pelican Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: LGBTQ+ 20.5%, Visual Novel 20.5%, Emotional 14.2%, Story Rich 11%, Hand-drawn 10.2%
- #58 Until Then
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 15,382 reviews2024
Dev: Polychroma GamesPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.6%, Emotional 20.9%, Story Rich 13.8%, LGBTQ+ 12.5%, Mystery 10.3%
- #59 Crown Delights Deli
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 83 reviews2022
Dev: baconeggandcheese
Windows · Mac
Crown Delights Deli is a visual novel with multiple dialect/language choices. As the cashier at a Brooklyn bodega, choose to talk in English, AAVE, or Spanish to a diverse cast of characters as you try to maintain a five-star rating for your boss.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.2%, LGBTQ+ 21.3%, Choices Matter 16.2%, Story Rich 11.2%, Colorful 6.2%
- #60 The NOexistenceN of Morphean Paradox : The Forest of Silver Shallots
65% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,690 reviews2026
Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
You awaken in the Forest of Silver Shallots, setting out to uncover the secret of the Morphean Paradox. Above, factions weave their schemes; below, the black mist hides a swelling undercurrent. Time never stands still, and truth wears many faces. Not everyone can return to their fate…
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Choices Matter 22.4%, Story Rich 18.5%, Fantasy 13.9%, Adventure 8.3%