- #1 Area-X
97% matchPositive100% of 34 reviews2015
Dev: Zeiva Inc
Windows
is a blend between Visual Novel and Adventure Game. Follow the story of Elcia as she time travels and solves the mysteries of her surroundings.
Why similar: Otome 35.7% ★, Visual Novel 18.1%, Simulation 9.7%, Dating Sim 9.4%, Adventure 6.7%
- #2 Yukar From The Abyss
96% matchVery Positive88% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: LocaGames
Windows
A fantasy otome game based on the myths and legends of Hokkaido, Japan. Meet and fight with unique Gods, overcome fierce trials together, and discover what happens when you pursue forbidden love with the divine..
Why similar: Otome 34% ★, Dating Sim 16.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.9%, Mythology 11%, Visual Novel 10.7%
- #3 Corona Borealis
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 32 reviews2019
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
June Pinegar is forced to spend the summer working at her father’s quaint country café, far away from her urban home. Will romance spark with the dutiful barista or friendship form with the bubbly cashier? Or perhaps she’ll mend the strained relationship between her and her quirky father.
Why similar: Otome 40.3% ★, Dating Sim 18.3%, LGBTQ+ 15.7%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Simulation 4.5%
- #4 Errant Kingdom
95% matchMixed67% of 158 reviews2023
Dev: Lunaris Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Kingdom of Novus has been thrown into disarray and It's up to you to decide if you’ll help to bring peace, or if you’ll stoke the fires of chaos. Pick a side, and meet your match.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.4%, Dating Sim 25.6%, Visual Novel 16%, Fantasy 7.7%, Otome 7.6% ★
- #5 miraclr - Divine Dating Sim
94% matchPositive81% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: Woodsy Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
miraclr is a comedic workplace romance starring the biblical (and apocryphal) archangels, told in an office collaboration app. Events unfold in real-time on miraclr, so be sure to check the app regularly for new channel activity or direct messages!
Why similar: Otome 42.2% ★, Dating Sim 18.4%, Simulation 13.6%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Casual 8.6%
- #6 Gods of Love: An Otome Visual Novel
94% matchMostly Positive70% of 46 reviews2020
Dev: Y Press Otomes
Windows · Mac · Linux
An otome with strong, independent protagonist and hints of spicy scenes! The healer Thalia has developed magical powers and the gods of her world think she might be a new goddess they can marry. Poor Thalia just wants to do her work.
Why similar: Otome 39.6% ★, Dating Sim 18.1%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.9%, Fantasy 5.2%
- #7 Trouble Comes Twice
93% matchVery Positive87% of 150 reviews2023
Dev: Foxglove Games
Windows
Play as twins Hazel and Jace in this wholesome romcom visual novel. After a silly bet is made, the protagonists must find a boyfriend or girlfriend before their twin beats them to it!
Why similar: Otome 31.8% ★, LGBTQ+ 19.8%, Dating Sim 19.1%, Visual Novel 14%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.4%
- #8 Anicon - Animal Complex - Cat's Path
92% matchPositive87% of 30 reviews2016
Dev: Zeiva Inc
Windows
A romance, comedy, fantasy Visual Novel - filled with adventures, misadventures, adorable animals, brother conflicts, circus cleaning, collecting puzzle pieces, and more - all in one package!
Why similar: Otome 37.2% ★, Dating Sim 15%, Visual Novel 10.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.5%, Simulation 7.2%
- #9 Royal Alchemist
91% matchVery Positive93% of 323 reviews2020
Dev: Nifty VisualsPub: Nifty Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Intrigue, betrayal, deaths! An Otome / BxB survival Raising Simulation in a high-fantasy royal court setting with RPG elements.
Why similar: Otome 37.7% ★, LGBTQ+ 18.2%, Dating Sim 17.6%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Simulation 7.2%
- #10 Sifting Thyme - an otome game inspired by culinary shows
91% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Nochi Studios
Windows · Mac
An otome visual novel where you choose your romance with an attractive boy in culinary school. A perfectly delectable romance for foodies.
Why similar: Otome 36.6% ★, LGBTQ+ 21.2%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Dating Sim 11.2%, Simulation 8.4%
- #11 7'scarlet
90% matchMostly Positive74% of 885 reviews2019
Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Intragames
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The remote town of Okunezato is shaped like a crescent moon and shrouded in dark myths and legends. Take on the role of a brave young woman journeying into the unknown to uncover dangerous truths and locate her missing brother with her childhood friend.
Why similar: Otome 46.8% ★, Dating Sim 18.5%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.6%, Adventure 6.1%
- #12 The Charming Empire
89% matchMixed56% of 83 reviews2017
Dev: OperaHouse CorporationPub: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
“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.
Why similar: Otome 43.3% ★, Dating Sim 37.3%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Adventure 8.6%
- #13 Pub Encounter
89% matchVery Positive83% of 316 reviews2016
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%
"Pub Encounter" is a romance game where you can fall in love with one of several middle-aged men.
Why similar: Otome 63.4% ★, Visual Novel 14.1%, Dating Sim 12.9%, Adventure 9.7%
- #14 Nameless ~The one thing you must recall~
88% matchVery Positive93% of 767 reviews2014
Dev: Sujin RiPub: Cheritz
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Nameless ~The one thing you must recall~ is a visual novel game designed for female audiences. It was distributed by the publisher, Cheritz, in English, Korean, and Japanese on Nov. 11th, 2013 and now it is available on Steam.
Why similar: Otome 51.6% ★, Dating Sim 28.9%, Visual Novel 13%, Simulation 5.1%, Story Rich 1.4%
- #15 TAISHO x ALICE: HEADS & TAILS
87% matchVery Positive91% of 162 reviews2022
Dev: PrimulaPub: pencil
Windows
Like a coin, TAISHO x ALICE has two sides: the real world and the Looking-Glass World. Without darkness, there can be no light... It's time to take a peek behind the curtain in TAISHO x ALICE: HEADS & TAILS!
Why similar: Otome 45.8% ★, Dating Sim 19.9%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Adventure 9.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.4%
- #16 Witches x Warlocks
86% matchVery Positive90% of 658 reviews2020
Dev: Nifty VisualsPub: Nifty Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Witches x Warlocks is a cute and light-hearted Halloween Raising Sim; featuring a customizable protagonist and 4 love interests of different genders!
Why similar: Otome 37% ★, LGBTQ+ 20.1%, Dating Sim 18.5%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Fantasy 4.5%
- #17 TAISHO x ALICE episode 2
86% matchVery Positive86% of 710 reviews2020
Dev: PrimulaPub: pencil
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
DUALICE(TAISHO x ALICE episode II) is a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! You will take on the role of the fairytale heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after"!
Why similar: Otome 56.5% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.2%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Story Rich 5.1%, Adventure 3.9%
- #18 Changeling
85% matchVery Positive94% of 169 reviews2019
Dev: Steamberry Studio
Windows · Mac
A dark, fantastical romantic comedy that focuses not just on falling in love, but rediscovering your past and the dangers of a supernatural world - where what's at stake is not just your heart, but also your life.
Why similar: Otome 57.4% ★, Visual Novel 13.7%, Simulation 9.7%, Casual 8%, Fantasy 7.8%
- #19 Dandelion - Wishes brought to you -
84% matchVery Positive86% of 775 reviews2014
Dev: Sujin RiPub: Cheritz
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dandelion -Wishes brought to you- is a female-oriented game developed by Cheritz. The game was released in South Korea in August, 2012. The English translation for Dandelion was released on Nov, 2012. Dandelion is known as a unique dating simulation with a sensational storyline and charming characters.
Why similar: Otome 54.5% ★, Dating Sim 26.5%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Simulation 5.3%, Story Rich 0.8%
- #20 TAISHO x ALICE episode 1
84% matchVery Positive86% of 1,372 reviews2019
Dev: PrimulaPub: pencil
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
DUALICE(TAISHO x ALICE episodeI) is a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! You will take on the role of the fairytale heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after"!
Why similar: Otome 68.2% ★, Visual Novel 13.7%, Dating Sim 10.4%, Adventure 7.6%
- #21 Speakeasy
83% matchVery Positive85% of 83 reviews2024
Dev: Open Late Games
Windows · Mac
A delightful, delicious, devilish erotic visual novel.
Why similar: Otome 50.6% ★, Visual Novel 14%, Dating Sim 10.8%, Simulation 6.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 5.9%
- #22 Bewitching Sinners
82% matchVery Positive95% of 536 reviews2024
Dev: Miss Xero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bewitching Sinners is a dark comedy dating sim where your choices will either leave you with your true love or ruin a whole world and potentially killing millions of people within it, no pressure! Explore a fantasy world full of witches, hot priests, and the occasional dance with death.
Why similar: Otome 34.1% ★, Dating Sim 18.7%, LGBTQ+ 17%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.9%
- #23 Cinderella Phenomenon: Evermore
82% matchVery Positive96% of 223 reviews2021
Dev: Dicesuki
Windows · Mac · Linux
What happens after Happily Ever After…?
Why similar: Otome 44.7% ★, Dating Sim 21.6%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Fantasy 6.3%, Casual 4.9%
- #24 The Rose of Segunda
81% matchVery Positive99% of 85 reviews2018
Dev: Blackcross & Taylor
Windows
In the kingdom of Segunda, the Crown Prince’s birthday celebrations are traditionally where he is expected to choose a bride. Will you act like the perfect lady and convince the King to select you as the Prince's betrothed, or show your true colours and perhaps catch another's eye?
Why similar: Otome 63.8% ★, Visual Novel 20.3%, Simulation 11.8%, Indie 4.1%
- #25 Cryptid Coffeehouse
81% matchVery Positive92% of 64 reviews2022
Dev: nyewks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Everyone's heard of Mothman– the moth creature that haunts the outskirts of Point Pleasant, West Virginia– but no one's heard of it like this! In some random idyllic Midwestern town, you meet Artemis (aka Mothman) at your favorite coffee shop and begin an agonizingly slow burn romance with them.
Why similar: Dating Sim 23.4%, LGBTQ+ 22.4%, Otome 18.9% ★, Visual Novel 12.7%, Simulation 7.1%
- #26 Demonheart: The Ice Demon
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 128 reviews2022
Dev: Rolling Crown
Windows · Mac
Play as the young witch Shar, as she moves in with a famous witch who keeps demonic prisoners in her basement. Will you find romance or doom?
Why similar: Otome 33% ★, Dating Sim 16.3%, LGBTQ+ 15.1%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.8%
- #27 The Ethereal Dream
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 291 reviews2025
Dev: 鸭子与葱制作组Pub: NVLMaker
Windows
乙女向多结局AVG——在蓝色的月夜里,邂逅那些已逝之人的灵魂吧。
Why similar: Otome 51.8% ★, Dating Sim 20.1%, Simulation 7.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.5%, Adventure 5.7%
- #28 TAISHO x ALICE episode 3
79% matchVery Positive90% of 451 reviews2021
Dev: PrimulaPub: pencil
Windows
DUALICE(TAISHO x ALICE episode III) is a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! You will take on the role of the fairytale heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after"!
Why similar: Otome 54.2% ★, Visual Novel 18.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11%, Adventure 10.9%, Story Rich 4.9%
- #29 Arcadia Fallen
78% matchVery Positive95% of 591 reviews2021
Dev: Galdra Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Play the role of a young alchemist apprentice who is unwillingly bound to an illegal spirit. Suddenly drawn into a war between humanity and magic, they must join a group of unlikely heroes to escape their own doom, hopefully saving the world along the way.
Why similar: Otome 34.9% ★, Dating Sim 18.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.5%, LGBTQ+ 13.4%, Visual Novel 12.3%
- #30 OZMAFIA!!
78% matchVery Positive82% of 691 reviews2016
Dev: Poni-Pachet SYPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enjoy a dramatic romance in this fairytale otome visual novel. Who will you decide to trust and fall in love with in this mysterious town where fairytales have become warring mafia famiglia? Explore this exciting world through a dozen routes and 20+ endings!
Why similar: Otome 36.8% ★, Dating Sim 17%, LGBTQ+ 13%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.1%
- #31 DesperaDrops
76% matchPositive89% of 38 reviews2025
Dev: WIZARDSOFT CORPORATIONPub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
A romance visual novel game made in collaboration with D3P and Red Entertainment. Crime ADV “DesperaDrops” of love and escape. An innocent fugitive and six villains. Their escape in search of freedom begins--...
Why similar: Otome 57.8% ★, Dating Sim 21.2%, Adventure 8.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.7%, Story Rich 3.5%
- #32 XOXO Droplets
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 360 reviews2017
Dev: GB Patch Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
An otome dating sim about a humorously jerky young lady and her mission to woo one of multiple uniquely, but equally, obnoxious guys.
Why similar: Otome 43.1% ★, Dating Sim 24.7%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Simulation 8.6%, Casual 5.8%
- #33 Bakumatsu Renka SHINSENGUMI
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 48 reviews2021
Dev: VRIDGE INC.Pub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
This is a romance game for women where you become the first female soldier in the Shinsengumi, fight alongside the other soldiers, and fall in love. Experience historical battles alongside the likes of Kondo, Hijikata, and Okita.
Why similar: Otome 48.1% ★, Dating Sim 21%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.8%, Adventure 7%
- #34 Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk
76% matchVery Positive85% of 664 reviews2019
Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Intragames
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Uncover the secret – Unite the clans In a town ruled by opposing clans and overshadowed by superstition and legend, a child is born with the dreaded mark of a witch. She conceals her identity until the theft of a mysterious relic brings to light a series of staggering revelations.
Why similar: Otome 41.6% ★, Dating Sim 17.8%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.7%, Simulation 6.2%
- #35 TAISHO x ALICE epilogue
75% matchVery Positive92% of 625 reviews2021
Dev: PrimulaPub: pencil
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
This is the final installment of TAISHO x ALICE, a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! Take on the role of the heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after" once and for all!
Why similar: Otome 59.3% ★, Visual Novel 16.7%, Adventure 9.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.9%, Story Rich 4.7%
- #36 Mythic Love: Iberian Legends
73% matchVery Positive93% of 270 reviews2026
Dev: Platonic Games
Windows · Mac
Think you can handle a little romance with creatures from Spanish folklore? ❤️🔥 Careful: your love life isn’t the only thing at stake at Mythic Love: Iberian Legends.
Why similar: Otome 29.8% ★, LGBTQ+ 15.4%, Mythology 14.2%, Dating Sim 13.4%, Visual Novel 10.3%
- #37 SoulSet
75% matchVery Positive90% of 163 reviews2017
Dev: NoBreadStudio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
SoulSet is a mystery/romance visual novel, in which you can try to avoid death and pursue a relationship with both male and female characters. You play as Mariko, who finds herself trapped in an eerie mansion with five other people who claim to have no recollection of their past. Who will you trust?
Why similar: Otome 30.7% ★, Visual Novel 20.9%, Dating Sim 15.6%, LGBTQ+ 8.8%, Adventure 6.7%
- #38 Celestia: Chain of Fate
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 34 reviews2024
Dev: AgatePub: PQube
Windows
A romance-fantasy visual novel that delivers a captivating player driven narrative. Enrol at Celestia Academy and uncover your heritage. Delve into a fantastical realm and unearth your magical potential as a hybrid. Forge new friendships and build affections based on your love interests.
Why similar: Otome 43.4% ★, Dating Sim 18.5%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Simulation 5.8%, Fantasy 5.7%
- #39 Magical Otoge Ciel
74% matchVery Positive93% of 257 reviews2016
Dev: batensan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Ciel's story in Magical Otoge, a cheesy romantic comedy visual novel series with an overly literal name.
Why similar: Otome 57.5% ★, Visual Novel 23.8%, Simulation 8.2%, Casual 7.2%, Indie 3.3%
- #40 Heart Cage
71% matchVery Positive97% of 390 reviews2025
Dev: RiceLoveCoffee
Windows · Mac · Linux
Yandere x Otome x Mystery A mystery Otome game with all yandere love interest, play as a detective and find out the truth!
Why similar: Otome 49.5% ★, Dating Sim 19.1%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.8%, Simulation 5.1%
- #41 Dragon Essence - Color My World -
74% matchMixed63% of 30 reviews2017
Dev: Zeiva Inc
Windows
A feudal fantasy Visual Novel - follow the story of Chi An as she struggles between the responsibility towards her family, society, and the freedom to pursue her own happiness.
Why similar: Otome 36.4% ★, Visual Novel 15%, Simulation 12.4%, Casual 8.9%, Adventure 8.6%
- #42 The Cloud Dream of the Nine
72% matchVery Positive85% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: Sesisoft
Windows
The vast love story of one female character with nine male characters Your choice changes his fate and creates a new ending.
Why similar: Otome 37.6% ★, Dating Sim 21.8%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.2%, Simulation 8%
- #43 Secrets of Me
73% matchMixed68% of 57 reviews2016
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"Secrets of Me" is a game where, after getting plastic surgery, you can stalk a hot guy to get him to fall in love with you! If you're tired of typical otome games, then this one's for you!
Why similar: Otome 70.8% ★, Visual Novel 15.5%, Adventure 13.7%
- #44 Akash: Path of the Five
72% matchVery Positive90% of 143 reviews2019
Dev: Truant Pixel, LLC
Windows · Mac
Akash: Path of the Five is a professionally-produced, fully voiced visual novel in the otome style.
Why similar: Otome 45.7% ★, Dating Sim 19.6%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Simulation 9.7%, Adventure 6.3%
- #45 Astoria: Fate's Kiss
70% matchVery Positive98% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: UNICO INC.Pub: Voltage Inc.
Windows
It's a dangerous thing, gods and monsters living among mortals. Good thing your agency exists to keep them in line. With big dreams and an even bigger heart, you aspire to climb the agency's ladder... That is, until one day five mythical beings ask for your help!
Why similar: Otome 34.2% ★, Visual Novel 16%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.4%, Mythology 12.2%, LGBTQ+ 10.2%
- #46 London Detective Mysteria
71% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2019
Dev: Karin EntertainmentPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 100%
The evening is as ordinary as they come for London, England as the curtains close on the 19th century. Mist hangs thick, beclouding the radiance of the moon and modest glow of gas lamps. Upon the resounding chime of Big Ben, a new tale of love and adventure like no other begins!
Why similar: Otome 57.9% ★, Visual Novel 17.1%, Adventure 12.7%, Casual 12.3%
- #47 Alaris
67% matchVery Positive98% of 89 reviews2026
Dev: Crescence Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Discover secrets long forgotten, and nurture relationships waiting to bloom. In a game inspired by the lore of Dragon and Fae, make choices that can shape your story, relationships, and even personality. Will you be brave, kind, wise, charismatic? Only you know the answer to your fate.
Why similar: Otome 32.8% ★, Dating Sim 16.8%, LGBTQ+ 16.3%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.8%
- #48 My Butler
71% matchMixed55% of 101 reviews2016
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
"My Butler" is a game where you can enjoy falling in love with your personal butler. Each butler is a celebrity; sometimes they'll approach you softly...and sometimes forcefully.
Why similar: Otome 69% ★, Visual Novel 16.5%, Adventure 14.5%
- #49 Gakuen Club
70% matchMixed68% of 63 reviews2017
Dev: OperaHouse CorporationPub: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Gakuen Club is a school life love story that begins when you discover a secret at your academy, setting off a chain of events that you never imagined. Enjoy the different distinct and unique characters along with their own stories and wonderful voices.
Why similar: Otome 65.4% ★, Visual Novel 20.8%, Adventure 13.8%
- #50 Star-Crossed Myth - The Department of Wishes -
69% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: UNICO INC.Pub: Voltage Inc.
Windows
Your days are dreamless and mundane until, one night, you notice a star sparkling in the heavens. Suddenly, the beautiful gods of the stars appear before you. Their goal? To erase their sins. This exquisite, heartrending true love…all began with a sin.
Why similar: Otome 55.7% ★, Visual Novel 14.6%, Adventure 9.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.4%, Fantasy 6.7%
- #51 Star-Crossed Myth - The Department of Punishments -
69% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: UNICO INC.Pub: Voltage Inc.
Windows
Your days are dreamless and mundane until, one night, you notice a star sparkling in the heavens. Suddenly, the beautiful gods of the stars appear before you. Their goal? To erase their sins. This exquisite, heartrending true love…all began with a sin.
Why similar: Otome 56.5% ★, Visual Novel 14.1%, Adventure 9.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.3%, Fantasy 6.6%
- #52 Destiny's Princess: A War Story, A Love Story
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 327 reviews2016
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
It's a game for girls designed with a dramatic storyline with an emphasis on an intriguing plot. You can fall in love with the well-known heroes of the Warring States Period!
Why similar: Otome 72% ★, Visual Novel 16.1%, Adventure 11.8%
- #53 Meiji Tokyo Renka Full Moon
67% matchVery Positive92% of 208 reviews2024
Dev: dramatic create
Windows
“Meiji Tokyo Renka Full Moon” (also known as “Meikoi”) is a historical romance fantasy game in which the main character travels back in time to the Meiji era and meets and falls in love with the great figures of history. Having ability changes her relationship with them....
Why similar: Otome 44.9% ★, Dating Sim 17.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.2%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Simulation 5.5%
- #54 The Men of Yoshiwara: Kikuya
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 486 reviews2015
Dev: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
"The Men of Yoshiwara" is a popular romance game for women. At the end, to whom is it that you will be talking of love? Vocal opening song/English text
Why similar: Otome 70.1% ★, Visual Novel 16.7%, Dating Sim 9.4%, Adventure 3.8%
- #55 Nightshade/百花百狼
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 805 reviews2017
Dev: Red EntertainmentPub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A romance visual novel game made in collaboration with D3P and Red Entertainment.Character design and illustrations are by the popular illustrator Teita. The romance revolves around Ninjas who have lived through the Sengoku Period. This game has published in 2016 as PS Vita in Japan.
Why similar: Otome 68.6% ★, Visual Novel 13.3%, Dating Sim 12%, Adventure 4.2%, Story Rich 1.9%
- #56 Genso Manège
67% matchPositive82% of 33 reviews2025
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: PQube
Windows
Follow Emma as she fights to reawaken her magical powers in order to aid a unique cast of characters, all of whom are trapped inside a travelling amusement park. Having lost memories from youth, Emma must rediscover her past through love and friendship in this stunning dream-like fantasy otome.
Why similar: Otome 44.9% ★, Dating Sim 21.5%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Fantasy 5.8%, Simulation 5.1%
- #57 Gangsters in Love
66% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: UNICO INC.Pub: Voltage Inc.
Windows
You're leading an ordinary life in sunny California when suddenly you get kidnapped by LA's most wanted gang! Thrown into the extravagant life of these stylish but dangerous gangsters, you must choose one of them to watch over you.... but who can you trust?
Why similar: Otome 27.8% ★, Dating Sim 19.3%, LGBTQ+ 16.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.7%, Visual Novel 13.3%
- #58 The Summit Library
67% matchPositive93% of 45 reviews2024
Dev: cauldron cat games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Library that's falling apart, an Empire on the brink of war, and a dangerous magical mystery you've been tasked to solve.
Why similar: Otome 31.4% ★, Dating Sim 19.7%, LGBTQ+ 17.4%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Simulation 8%
- #59 Lucky Rabbit Reflex!
68% matchPositive87% of 39 reviews2015
Dev: Super63
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 100%
An otome dating simulation game, Lucky Rabbit Reflex! sees our seventeen-year old heroine beginning her first and final year at a new school. Will she find friendship - or even romance - amongst the motley crew at Northmain College?
Why similar: Otome 41.2% ★, Dating Sim 24.4%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Simulation 10.2%, Casual 6.7%
- #60 Vibrant Frame
66% matchVery Positive94% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: Lumiere Entertainment Inc.Pub: Smilegate
Windows
An otome novel adventure that captures a slice of life and sweet romance of youths striving for their dreams without despairing over reality.
Why similar: Otome 45.4% ★, Dating Sim 24.7%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Simulation 10.2%, Adventure 4.3%