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Games Like The Crown of Leaves

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Story Rich, Adventure, Atmospheric, Singleplayer.

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Roui, a resilient city dandy, a half-educated jeweler and the author of scientific magic articles, was met with a colossal failure and must return to his homeland Latori.

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 96% — of 2,245 reviews
Released: 2018-11-26
Developer: Lingrimm
Publisher: The Broken Horn
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Median playtime: 3.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 6.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 85%

Overview

The Crown of Leaves is a distinct blend of point-and-click adventure and visual novel storytelling, celebrated for its rich world-building, anthropomorphic cast, and atmospheric hand-drawn art. These recommendations focus on titles that prioritize deep narrative choices, immersive fantasy settings, and the unique intersection of investigative gameplay with character-driven drama.

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  1. #1 Winds of Change
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 592 reviews2019
    Dev: Klace
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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+ 23.2%, Visual Novel 21.8%, Point & Click 16.4%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Story Rich 10.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a deep, choice-driven fantasy narrative with an anthropomorphic cast that mirrors the thematic depth of the seed game.

  2. #2 Beacon Pines
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,519 reviews2022
    Dev: Hiding SpotPub: Fellow Traveller
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.6 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 22.7%, Emotional 14.5%, Point & Click 11.9%, Story Rich 10.7%, Hand-drawn 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines a unique, story-rich visual novel experience with point-and-click exploration and meaningful narrative choices.

  3. #3 Seers Isle
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 202 reviews2018
    Dev: Nova-box
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Seers Isle is a narrative game, set in a fantasy version of medieval northern Europe, where your choices impact the fate of a group of characters.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 17%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Emotional 11.9%, Story Rich 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric choice-based adventure that captures the same sense of mystery and character-focused storytelling.

  4. #4 Along the Edge
    95% matchVery Positive82% of 1,090 reviews2016
    Dev: Nova-box
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Following the loss of a baby, a breakup, and a surprise heritage, Daphné decides to leave everything behind to start a new life in the French countryside. There, she discovers she's the last descendant of a line of witches. Will she embrace the family tradition?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 17.9%, Choices Matter 12.9%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Emotional 12.1%, Story Rich 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that emphasizes player agency and branching paths within a beautifully illustrated, atmospheric world.

  5. #5 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
    94% matchVery Positive81% of 486 reviews2022
    Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Headup
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 22.1%, Mystery 12.6%, Choices Matter 11.4%, Story Rich 10.1%, Hand-drawn 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that balances mystery and puzzle-solving with a rich, narrative-heavy journey.

  6. #6 Tavern Talk - A Cozy Visual Novel
    93% matchVery Positive89% of 1,765 reviews2024
    Dev: Gentle Troll Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    A cozy visual novel about running a tavern in a D&D-inspired fantasy! Gather rumors, serve magical drinks, and meet adventurers on a life-changing quest.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Emotional 10.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a relaxing fantasy setting with strong character interactions and a focus on narrative progression.

  7. #7 Untale: King of Revinia
    94% 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 20.3%, Mystery 14.4%, Choices Matter 14.4%, Story Rich 12%, Hand-drawn 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed visual novel that heavily relies on player choices to navigate complex political and personal mysteries.

  8. #8 Night in the Woods
    92% matchVery Positive95% of 20,322 reviews2017
    Dev: Infinite FallPub: Finji
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 17.4%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Story Rich 13.1%, Mystery 12.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a masterclass in anthropomorphic character writing and atmospheric, story-driven exploration.

  9. #9 Return to Shironagasu Island
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 4,299 reviews2020
    Dev: ONIMUSHI HyogoPub: TABINOMICHI
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 13.9 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 32.6%, Mystery 19%, Adventure 12.6%, Point & Click 11.6%, Choices Matter 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A gripping mystery visual novel that blends adventure elements with a dark, compelling narrative.

  10. #10 The Tower of Beatrice
    91% matchVery Positive84% of 90 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 13.4%, Indie 10.4%, Adventure 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A charming fantasy point-and-click adventure that captures the whimsical yet atmospheric tone of the seed game.

  11. #11 Mutazione
    89% matchVery Positive95% of 1,415 reviews2019
    Dev: Die Gute FabrikPub: Akupara Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural. Explore the Mutazione community as Kai as she cares for her ailing grandfather. Discover magical gardens, new friends & old secrets. They can survive an apocalyptic meteor strike, but can they survive their small-town drama?

    Why similar: Point & Click 21.7%, Mystery 16.7%, Story Rich 15.2%, Dark 12.7%, Atmospheric 11.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, hand-drawn art style and a deeply atmospheric world centered on character relationships and discovery.

  12. #12 NAIRI: Tower of Shirin
    90% matchVery Positive84% of 550 reviews2018
    Dev: HomeBearStudio
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore a vibrant yet dangerous oasis city where humans and animals live side by side. Meet unforgettable characters, trade and combine quirky items, and solve challenging puzzle-dungeons filled with mystery.

    Why similar: Point & Click 16.9%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Emotional 10.3%, Story Rich 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Features hand-drawn visuals and a puzzle-heavy, story-rich adventure that feels very similar in tone to the seed game.

  13. #13 The Last Winter Knight
    88% matchVery Positive99% of 81 reviews2026
    Dev: ENDYSIS
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Haunt a suit of armour. Explore an abandoned castle. Recover your memories... and bring the ghosts of the past to rest in this melancholy visual novel about love, family and regret.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 19.3%, Point & Click 15.8%, Mystery 12.3%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Choices Matter 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A gothic-inspired visual novel that focuses on mystery, romance, and atmospheric storytelling.

  14. #14 Primordia
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,448 reviews2012
    Dev: Wormwood StudiosPub: Wadjet Eye Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 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 47.9%, Story Rich 11.2%, Adventure 11.2%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Indie 5.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric point-and-click adventure set in a unique, decaying world that rewards deep exploration and curiosity.

  15. #15 Coralina: a Memory Tale
    87% matchVery Positive97% of 61 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 18.3%, LGBTQ+ 14.8%, Emotional 11.6%, Mystery 9.7%, Fantasy 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused visual novel that uses puzzle elements to drive its emotional story forward.

  16. #16 Six Legends
    86% matchVery Positive100% of 106 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 18.1%, Visual Novel 17.3%, LGBTQ+ 16.3%, Choices Matter 10.5%, Story Rich 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: An interactive fiction title that blends point-and-click elements with a cute, character-focused narrative.

  17. #17 Oxenfree
    86% matchVery Positive91% of 12,124 reviews2016
    Dev: Night School Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.

    Why similar: Choices Matter 26.5%, Story Rich 24.3%, Mystery 18.5%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Adventure 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on meaningful dialogue choices and atmospheric storytelling within a supernatural mystery setting.

  18. #18 Rue Valley
    85% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,189 reviews2025
    Dev: Emotion Spark StudioPub: Owlcat Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 17.2%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Emotional 12.1%, Choices Matter 11%, Mystery 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A psychological, story-rich adventure that uses isometric point-and-click mechanics to explore complex character arcs.

  19. #19 Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
    83% matchVery Positive93% of 131,540 reviews2019
    Dev: ZA/UM
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

    Why similar: Choices Matter 24%, Story Rich 20%, Point & Click 18%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Atmospheric 9%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides an unparalleled level of choice-driven narrative depth and unique artistic direction for fans of complex storytelling.

  20. #20 Kathy Rain
    84% matchVery Positive92% of 4,010 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 excels at building a compelling, story-rich narrative.

  21. #21 An Adventurer's Gallantry
    84% matchVery Positive90% of 80 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 49.4%, Fantasy 23.2%, Story Rich 8.5%, Casual 7.7%, 2D 5.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted fantasy visual novel that captures the adventurous spirit of the seed game.

  22. #22 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
    80% matchVery Positive94% of 1,369 reviews2024
    Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.

    Why similar: Point & Click 26.5%, Hand-drawn 19%, Mystery 17.6%, Story Rich 10.8%, Funny 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A hallmark of the point-and-click genre that offers a deep, globe-trotting mystery with high-quality narrative writing.

  23. #23 Amarantus
    82% matchVery Positive80% of 82 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: LGBTQ+ 17%, Choices Matter 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Mystery 12.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark, mystery-focused visual novel that emphasizes the consequences of player choices.

  24. #24 Embracelet
    81% matchVery Positive94% of 110 reviews2020
    Dev: Mattis FolkestadPub: machineboy
    Windows

    Explore a beautiful, low-poly Norwegian island as 17-year-old Jesper. Armed with a mysterious, magical bracelet, you'll solve puzzles, uncover your grandfather's past, and make choices in this heartwarming coming-of-age story about love, friendship, and family.

    Why similar: Point & Click 14.9%, LGBTQ+ 13.6%, Choices Matter 12.8%, Story Rich 11.1%, Adventure 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure that prioritizes emotional storytelling and exploration over complex mechanics.

  25. #25 Fragments of Him
    82% matchVery Positive84% of 148 reviews2016
    Dev: Sassybot
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    An emotional and immersive game about a man named Will and the people close to him. Experience his life through a story about love, memories and hope.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.1%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Point & Click 15.8%, Emotional 9.3%, Story Rich 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A poignant, story-rich visual novel that focuses on character memory and emotional narrative delivery.

  26. #26 The Blackwell Legacy
    81% matchVery Positive89% of 1,644 reviews2012
    Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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    Why similar: Point & Click 48.7%, Mystery 16.7%, Adventure 12.5%, Story Rich 7.9%, Indie 5.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A quintessential point-and-click series that excels at blending supernatural mystery with character-driven drama.

  27. #27 Five Stages of Pink
    79% matchVery Positive98% of 94 reviews2022
    Dev: Kaffein
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Psychological horror and mystery game 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 and investigate murders while trying to escape Death. This is a visual novel and point and click game.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 19.5%, Point & Click 17.6%, Mystery 12.9%, Emotional 11.5%, Story Rich 10.5%

    Why You'll Like It: An interactive fiction game that blends horror and adventure elements into a cohesive, story-rich experience.

  28. #28 Solanaceae: After All
    79% matchVery Positive96% of 57 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+ 20.7%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Point & Click 17.3%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Emotional 11.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A visual novel with point-and-click crafting elements that focuses on character-driven interactions.

  29. #29 Dreambound
    77% matchVery Positive95% of 98 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+ 17.2%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Emotional 10.8%, Mystery 10.6%, Point & Click 10.2%

  30. #30 NAIRI: Rising Tide
    76% matchVery Positive100% of 69 reviews2024
    Dev: HomeBearStudio
    Windows

    A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore the corrupt oasis city of Shirin as an apocalyptic prophecy looms. Meet unforgettable characters, craft solutions with your Tool Belt, and unravel intricate puzzle-dungeons.

    Why similar: Point & Click 16.8%, Visual Novel 16%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Emotional 11.3%, Story Rich 9.4%

  31. #31 and yet, we dream
    76% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2026
    Dev: arda bolat
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    a psychological visual novel where you investigate the souls of the dead. spend time with them, analyze their past, file reports to decide their eternal fate.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 17.3%, Nonlinear 14.3%, Choices Matter 11.9%, Mystery 11%, Hand-drawn 10.3%

  32. #32 Syberia
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 6,836 reviews2011
    Dev: Microids
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.

    Why similar: Point & Click 38.2%, Adventure 16.5%, Mystery 10.8%, Puzzle 10.6%, Story Rich 10%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic atmospheric adventure that excels at world-building and narrative immersion in a fantasy-adjacent setting.

  33. #33 ENIGMA:
    78% matchVery Positive94% of 148 reviews2016
    Dev: UzumeyaPub: Fruitbat Factory
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 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 33.5%, LGBTQ+ 19%, Mystery 15.2%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A visual novel with a strong soundtrack and an atmospheric, mysterious narrative that fans of the genre will appreciate.

  34. #34 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+ 17.6%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Dark 10.1%, Mystery 9.8%, Story Rich 9.4%

  35. #35 The Guardian of Nature
    74% matchVery Positive95% of 112 reviews2026
    Dev: Inlusio Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Point & Click 26.5%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Puzzle 10.7%, Story Rich 9.8%, Adventure 7.3%

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    73% matchVery Positive99% of 149 reviews2025
    Dev: Serenity Forge
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Visual Novel 24%, LGBTQ+ 20.6%, Emotional 14%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Choices Matter 10.4%

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    72% matchVery Positive95% of 363 reviews2026
    Dev: Pop Elephant Studio
    Windows

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.9%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Point & Click 18.1%, Nonlinear 14.5%, Hand-drawn 9.8%

  38. #38 memories
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 1,565 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.9%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Choices Matter 14.7%, Emotional 14.6%, Story Rich 9%

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    72% matchVery Positive98% of 154 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio Élan
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.5%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Point & Click 16%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Story Rich 7.4%

  40. #40 LEAVES - The Return
    75% matchVery Positive85% of 443 reviews2017
    Dev: ZAR 21Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    Why similar: Point & Click 33.5%, Adventure 32.4%, Indie 20.3%, Puzzle 13.8%

  41. #41 The Confines Of The Crown
    75% matchVery Positive89% of 258 reviews2015
    Dev: Hanako Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    Why similar: Visual Novel 28.8%, LGBTQ+ 17.7%, Mystery 8.3%, Fantasy 8.2%, Choices Matter 7.8%

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    69% matchVery Positive99% of 168 reviews2026
    Dev: Kae KolormorePub: Psykik Creations
    Windows

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    Why similar: Visual Novel 22.8%, Point & Click 21%, Choices Matter 14%, Story Rich 9.9%, LGBTQ+ 8%

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    74% matchVery Positive81% of 742 reviews2017
    Dev: ZAR 21Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    Why similar: Point & Click 40.9%, Adventure 25.5%, Indie 17.3%, Puzzle 16.4%

  44. #44 Mesmalie
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive100% of 1,284 reviews2026
    Dev: Rain (orbitaldot)
    Windows · Linux

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    Why similar: Point & Click 21.3%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Nonlinear 17%, Choices Matter 13.1%, Story Rich 8.9%

  45. #45 Near-Mage
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 246 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 16.9%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Choices Matter 11.2%, Story Rich 9.2%

  46. #46 Leviathan: The Last Day of the Decade
    73% matchMostly Positive79% of 691 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 32.7%, Point & Click 21.1%, Story Rich 14.1%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Adventure 8%

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    Windows

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    67% matchVery Positive100% of 77 reviews2026
    Dev: Lascalis
    Windows

    A classic point-and-click puzzle adventure with RPG elements. A skilled rogue takes on a Guild mission and is drawn into trouble and conspiracy. Explore, combine items, deduce clues, and fight through a charming hand-drawn fantasy full of humor, surprises, and heart.

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 27.5%, Point & Click 25.9%, Adventure 14.3%, Puzzle 11%, Fantasy 8.2%

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    68% matchVery Positive98% of 83 reviews2025
    Dev: NomnomNami
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A candy alchemist finds a candy golem in her basement workshop...

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26%, Visual Novel 24.8%, Choices Matter 9.3%, Hand-drawn 7.8%, Story Rich 6.3%

  50. #50 The Wreck
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 287 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: Point & Click 16.2%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Choices Matter 15.9%, Mystery 10.7%, Emotional 10.5%

  51. #51 If Found...
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 2,364 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+ 34.8%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Story Rich 9.5%, Emotional 9%, Indie 6.6%

  52. #52 Stories of Mara
    71% matchVery Positive81% of 106 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 22.3%, LGBTQ+ 20.6%, Choices Matter 15.6%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Fantasy 11.6%

  53. #53 Komorebi
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 293 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+ 23.5%, Visual Novel 22.1%, Point & Click 18.9%, Story Rich 11.6%, Choices Matter 11.4%

  54. #54 Solstice
    71% matchMostly Positive76% of 191 reviews2016
    Dev: MoaCube
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 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 20%, LGBTQ+ 18.7%, Choices Matter 14%, Mystery 10.3%, Story Rich 10.3%

  55. #55 No Longer Home
    71% matchMixed62% of 452 reviews2021
    Dev: Humble GrovePub: Fellow Traveller
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    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+ 21.8%, Point & Click 19.3%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Emotional 13.8%, Story Rich 10.6%

  56. #56 Mira
    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 66 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 16.7%, Point & Click 16.5%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Mystery 10.7%, Choices Matter 10%

  57. #57 Save My Scrap
    65% matchVery Positive100% of 58 reviews2026
    Dev: Unio AnouPub: AMATA Games
    Windows

    "They mean everything to me. Please, make them whole again." An interactive visual novel puzzle game. By fixing the broken android, you may uncover the truth about your client's past.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 22.5%, Point & Click 21.2%, Adventure 11.3%, Puzzle 9.4%, Emotional 8.2%

  58. #58 London: Echoes of the Past
    66% matchMostly Positive78% of 329 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+ 18.3%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Point & Click 14.1%, Nonlinear 13.9%, Mystery 11.1%

  59. #59 Landlord of the Woods
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,297 reviews2021
    Dev: Madison Karrh
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 48 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    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 32.5%, Hand-drawn 17.8%, Puzzle 11.4%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Story Rich 7.4%

  60. #60 Purrgatory
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,046 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+ 20%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Point & Click 18%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Story Rich 8.1%

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