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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, RPG, Interactive Fiction, Singleplayer.

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This is a visual novel set against the backdrop of a high school student band. It is a fierce collision between gender identity, the concept of freedom, and traditional views. You will play as the band's bassist, choose your answers to these issues, and experience the story of this special band.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2026
Developer: Little Studio
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows

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    Why similar: Visual Novel 18.2%, Cartoon 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Anime 9.1%, Hand-drawn 7.9%

  53. #53 思安α.1.0
    68% matchNo user reviews2028
    Dev: 苏词呈安
    Windows

    游戏类型:日常休闲轻解谜

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.5%, Visual Novel 21.1%, Casual 17.8%, Hand-drawn 7.3%, Cute 5.4%

  54. #54 Please Praise the SR Girls!
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MOONSTONEPub: Kagami Games
    Windows

    Please praise them! The international edition of Please Praise the SR Girls! is now on Steam. An ordinary boy discovers that he is an SR boy and enters a mysterious girls' academy, where he meets four other SR girls., and helps them grow through love and companionship in a sweet youthful romance.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32.5%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Casual 18.7%, Anime 11.1%, Cute 6.5%

  55. #55 Head Over Heels
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: TundraFlamePub: Dulcia Games
    Windows · Mac

    A dullahan goes to a speed-dating event: Will she fall head over heels or trip up on her chances for love?

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22%, RPG 16.9%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Anime 9.3%, Hand-drawn 8.3%

  56. #56 SCHOLA SPIRITUS
    67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: kwuerysoft
    Windows

    SCHOLA SPIRITUS is an old-school style RPG inspired by the PS2/GBA classics that explores the troubles of growing up in Florida while demons from the past seek to take over. Play as Simmone as she leads her group of unlikely friends and rejects to uncovering the real evil lurking in their small town

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25%, RPG 24.1%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Casual 14%, Cartoon 12.8%

  57. #57 水时钟-Water_Clock
    69% matchMostly Positive76% of 112 reviews2018
    Dev: 3RISEPub: 3acg
    Windows · Mac

    沉迷篮球游戏的大学生和破旧水杯里冒出来的小精灵——泠——的夏日奇遇。 笨拙二人组编织出燃与萌的清新治愈AVG小短剧。

    Why similar: RPG 34.6%, Visual Novel 28.8%, Casual 20.3%, Anime 12.5%, Indie 3.8%

  58. #58 忘川游RiverLife
    67% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: 面包店的面包
    Windows

    通灵少年意外落水,隐居在湖边的神秘男人将他救起,并向他提出了一个要用一生解答的问题。带着这个问题,他将前往死后世界,送心爱的女孩最后一程。

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.6%, Visual Novel 16.6%, RPG 15.3%, Cartoon 15%, Anime 10.7%

  59. #59 Artificial Instincts
    66% 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: Interactive Fiction 24.9%, Visual Novel 18.5%, RPG 18.3%, Psychological 10.1%, Dialogue Heavy 7.5%

  60. #60 大科学家
    64% matchVery Positive94% of 396 reviews2025
    Dev: 箱社
    Windows

    Antoine is a tavern owner who privately conducts her own secret research. Due to an accident, a little girl enters her life and her once-quiet existence is forever changed. Antoine is forced to take risks involuntarily, and bit by bit the truth of the world is revealed to her again.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.3%, Visual Novel 18.8%, RPG 18%, Cartoon 13.1%, Anime 9.6%

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