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Dive into a captivating visual novel blending modern city life with Eastern fantasy! You are the chosen heir to the renowned Hehuan Sect, a powerful cultivation clan. This summer break, your destiny awaits: charm your way into the hearts of enchanting young heroines and forge your romantic path.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Q1 2026
Developer: 光韵科学游戏工作室
Genres: Indie, RPG, Simulation
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchVery Positive87% of 181 reviews2023
    Dev: NavelPub: HIKARI FIELD
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 68.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    《SHUFFLE! episode2》是日本美少女游戏知名大厂Navel制作的作品。前作《SHUFFLE! 》是经典人气名作。本作由业界知名画师西又葵与铃平广携手担当原画与人物设计,并由创作了《近月少女的礼仪》、《D.C.》等经典系列作品的剧本家阵容联袂创作。本作曾荣获萌系游戏大赏角色设计金奖。

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.5%, Visual Novel 14.2%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Anime 8.3%, Cartoony 7.6%

  2. #2 大科学家
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 379 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 18.2%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Cartoon 12%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, RPG 9.4%

  3. #3 浮生若梦-蜀宫
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 南瓜马车制作组
    Windows

    建安十二年,日渐衰落的东汉王朝在长期的军阀混战下早已名存实亡。为了攫取更多的权力,将天下纳入自己的囊中,诸多姓氏的野心家们开始了无休止的争斗,纷争无休的乱世就此展开。 这一年,怀着同样对争夺天下的渴望,长期处在四处奔逃的困境中的军阀刘备决意前往隆中拜访名士诸葛亮。同年,刘备之妾甘氏为其诞下一子。故事就此这里开始……

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.1%, RPG 15.6%, Visual Novel 14.9%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Cartoon 12%

  4. #4 幻境咖啡馆-Dreamland coffee
    95% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: 橙光游戏
    Windows

    Du Qing, the heroine, opened a cafe in a foreign country alone after the adventure of Wonderland Lovers. A new story began when she took in a little boy who lingered outside her door on opening day...

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Cartoon 12.8%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, RPG 10.8%

  5. #5 黄莓C HuangmeiC
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 悖论软件(ParadoxSoft)
    Windows

    《HuangmeiC》: a cute, laid-back modern daily visual novel. Play as a new grad, enjoying funny daily life in another world—a light, silly romance! Stress-free job, little to do, great coworkers. No dark stuff or bad endings; just love, growth! Worldview not real—don’t use 3D logic!

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.7%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Anime 11.9%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, RPG 10.7%

  6. #6 Alia's Carnival! Flowering Sky
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 192 reviews2023
    Dev: NanaWindPub: HIKARI FIELD
    Windows
    Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 49.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    本作是日本美少女游戏知名品牌NanaWind(七风社)制作的超能力校园恋爱题材作品,是《爱丽娅的明日盛典!》的续作。本作由业内知名女性画师七尾奈留和Mitha联合担当原画与角色设计;由超人气声优桐谷华、秋野花、阳茉莉等领衔为游戏女主角献声。

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.7%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Anime 12.1%, Cartoony 11.8%, Visual Novel 10.6%

  7. #7 我和妹子的爱恨情仇
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Shinyegg
    Windows

    In “My Love-Hate Relationship with My Sister”, you will play as a boy named Sima Yu who has a second-year syndrome. You will meet and get to know different girls in a humorous way, and experience school and family life. Make your own choices, experience unique stories, and reach different endings.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.2%, Visual Novel 14.1%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, RPG 11.3%, Drama 9.4%

  8. #8 终焉与珑同行
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: YakumoJM
    Windows

    《终焉与珑同行》是一段几乎没有剧情的故事。 没有宏伟的冒险、没有奇迹,也没有命运交错。只有在清晨和黄昏之间,反复走过同一段日子。 一起吃饭、说话、沉默,偶尔争吵,偶尔又因为无聊的事笑得喘不过气。 像温水一样的生活,平凡到几乎透明,却又真实得让人想逃。 你总觉得再这样下去,世界也不会改变。但心里某处却在轻轻提醒你——这样下去,不会太久了。 不是因为发生了什么,而是因为什么都不会发生了。 她不会告诉你原因,你也不会问。

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.4%, Visual Novel 16.9%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Cartoon 15.7%, RPG 11.8%

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    91% match1 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Ka Yu GAME
    Windows

    The player takes on the role of Kikkawa Kaede, who, after years of effort, achieves their lifelong dream—only to be overwhelmed by emptiness and numbness. One day, drowning in alcohol, they find a mysterious girl at the train station...

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Cartoon 12.5%, Drama 12.1%, Anime 10.9%

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    91% 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。

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  11. #11 交叠之夏
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 联结互动
    Windows

    "Overlapping Summer" is a visual novel game developed by Lianhe Interactive Studio. Players will play the role of a high school student. Summer overlaps here, telling a beautiful story about different world lines, redemption and love.

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.4%, Visual Novel 17.9%, RPG 15.4%, Cute 7.3%, Anime 6.9%

  12. #12 The Wish Guide Without BE
    89% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2025
    Dev: Angel Fox Game
    Windows

    This is a visual novel game where players play a protagonist trapped in a time loop and break the loop to save the heroine. The game contains suspense, love, and funny storylines. Players need to make the right choices, and there are multiple endings to explore in the game.

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    Dev: Ring·雪风樱制作组
    Windows

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    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Drama 10.2%, Anime 9.9%, Cartoony 9.7%

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    88% matchVery Positive90% of 330 reviews2024
    Dev: GIGAPub: HIKARI PULSE
    Windows
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    87% matchVery Positive98% of 83 reviews2022
    Dev: NekoNeko SoftPub: iMoe Games
    Windows

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    85% matchPositive92% of 37 reviews2025
    Dev: lamb of game
    Windows

    This is the daily love life between "me" and the minotaur girl.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Cartoon 13.3%, Anime 10.8%, Drama 8.7%

  17. #17 Hunting Moon vol.2
    86% matchMostly Positive76% of 58 reviews2020
    Dev: lamb of gamePub: lamb of game
    Windows

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    86% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: 小池摸大鱼
    Windows

    Do you have any regrets in your life? What are the regrets in your life? Do you regret it? Think about life in this pixel-style story game. The game contains decryption and many mini-games, interspersed with the main story, and you can think deeply while experiencing the fun of the game.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.6%, Visual Novel 15.8%, 2D Platformer 15%, RPG 11.8%, Cartoony 10.5%

  19. #19 Paper Kite: Threads of Longing
    84% matchVery Positive96% of 212 reviews2025
    Dev: 依露琳(武汉)品牌管理有限公司Pub: 北京黎羽科技有限公司
    Windows

    After the grueling college entrance exams in June, Shen Luoying and Chen Yanqing—newly confessed lovers—are forced to attend universities in separate cities (Beijing and Jiangcheng) due to parental expectations and academic score......

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    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 好运风(Breezeborne Games)Pub: 糕薯科技
    Windows

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    Why similar: Visual Novel 24.4%, Interactive Fiction 21.3%, Drama 19%, RPG 18.4%, Anime 9.9%

  21. #21 公主×观众
    82% matchVery Positive99% of 135 reviews2024
    Dev: Nyamoli@Pub: Pujia8 Studio
    Windows

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    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,978 reviews2025
    Dev: 土豆花制作组
    Windows

    Programmer Lin Mo is tired of his monotonous life. One day, he meets a mysterious girl at a café who hides many secrets. As lies and true feelings intertwine, can this chance encounter save him from his numb existence? A visual novel filled with "love and hope".

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.3%, RPG 14.3%, Visual Novel 13.8%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Anime 8.4%

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    83% matchMixed62% of 73 reviews2020
    Dev: imbagroupPub: Esfie
    Windows

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    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.3%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Cartoon 12.8%, Anime 11.9%, Drama 9.4%

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    81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Villain Role
    Windows

    《Phoenix in Flames: A Fateful Misdressing》 is a historical text adventure. Step into the shoes of a Jinwu Guard during the Tang Dynasty’s Shenlong Era. Deeply entangled in the coups following Empress Wu Zetian’s reign, your choices will steer the empire and forge your own unique destiny.

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    82% matchMostly Positive79% of 29 reviews2021
    Dev: kolorogame
    Windows

    一張泛黃的照片 一封從未寄出的情書 青年為了幫助親人尋找過去記憶踏上了台南府城 在南臺灣豔陽下與超甜手搖杯的城市中,他將與府城的少女們遭遇怎樣的邂逅呢?

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.2%, Drama 16.5%, Visual Novel 15.7%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Anime 11.5%

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    81% matchVery Positive90% of 191 reviews2021
    Dev: 致意
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17%, Cartoon 13.2%, Visual Novel 12.7%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Drama 9.5%

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    80% matchMostly Negative20% of 163 reviews2025
    Dev: 梅涅_Menelaus.A
    Windows

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    Why similar: Visual Novel 22%, RPG 18.1%, Anime 14%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Emotional 11.7%

  28. #28 树人
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lostoar
    Windows

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    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.4%, 2D Platformer 20.7%, Visual Novel 17.1%, RPG 14.8%, Lore-Rich 7.8%

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    78% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2024
    Dev: 橙光游戏
    Windows

    In an old mansion rife with secrets, a pretend Taoist unwittingly encounters real ghosts. Unknown to him are their whereabouts, the victim, or his own fate. He must unravel the conspiracy through time loops.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Cartoon 12.2%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, RPG 10.5%

  30. #30 异世界的回响千雪之歌
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: QAQ7
    Windows

    异世界的回响千雪之歌》游戏中,主角千雪在一次过劳工作后不幸意外猝死,没想到死后却因为灵魂中自带的特殊‘天赋’而受到了生命之神的青睐,并且还得到了重新复活的机会,不过复活总是需要代价的,可怜的千雪又成为了一名神界打工人,负责调整并修复,生命能量运转出现问题的多元世界,玩家需要幻化成不同的生命形态,穿梭在各种风格迥异的世界中,探寻各个世界的顽疾并与其他配角们配合,重新恢复世界秩序,使生命能量的循环回到正轨。

    Why similar: RPG 24.2%, Visual Novel 22.5%, 2D Platformer 20.4%, Anime 13.4%, Drama 13.3%

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    76% matchVery Positive99% of 487 reviews2024
    Dev: 许愿铃工作室Pub: Eternal Dream
    Windows

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  32. #32 突然*恋人
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 880 reviews2024
    Dev: SMEEPub: HIKARI FIELD
    Windows
    Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 29.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    《突然*恋人》 全高清合集版收录了本系列本篇与两部后日谈内容。本系列是由日本知名美少女游戏品牌SMEE为纪念品牌成立十周年所制作的恋爱AVG作品。本作拥有特色的恋爱模拟系统,整体基调也保持了SMEE旗下作品一贯的高甜度。

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.4%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Drama 12.8%, Cartoony 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.4%

  33. #33 Cross Concerto
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 328 reviews2022
    Dev: AppliquePub: HIKARI FIELD
    Windows
    Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 60.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    《交汇协奏曲》是由日本知名美少女游戏集团品牌Applique为纪念品牌创立十周年而制作的和风传奇题材作品。由名作《月影魅像-解放之羽-》与《黄昏的禁忌之药》的原班人马打造。游戏剧情层层剥茧,路线结局众多,是一部拥有很高完成度的作品。

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.2%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Anime 15.8%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Cartoony 10.7%

  34. #34 Adventurers Guild Receptionist
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Studio LITTE
    Windows

    Always wanted a fantasy world desk job?! Manage eccentric adventurers like a lazy witch, tsundere fairy & useless bard! Approve quests, keep them alive, pay off Elfie's crippling tax debt, and rake in gold for the Guild!

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.9%, RPG 18.8%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Cartoony 10%, Anime 9.9%

  35. #35 XiaoJun
    75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Jackzhou77571
    Windows

    This is a dark, immersive narrative RPG following a boy’s turbulent life. From rural hardship to urban survival, he learns that fate must be seized. Players will experience a gripping journey through childhood struggles, betrayal, revenge, and the search for identity.

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  36. #36 The Losers Team
    73% matchVery Positive83% of 321 reviews2025
    Dev: Milton Game
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Lu Yunjie, a junior high school student, annoyed the school bully group by accident. But he also got a powerful superpower unintentionally. With this power, he challenged the bullies, triggering a series of funny events

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    72% matchVery Positive97% of 135 reviews2025
    Dev: 鲨拉曼达Pub: Eternal Dream
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    "Sneaky Doggie" is a dress-up game. You play as a loyal dog, creating a wide range of outfit combinations. Choose your favorite outfits, complete quests, and become a great doggie! ૮ ・ﻌ・ა Woof!

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  38. #38 我在终点线等你
    74% matchVery Positive92% of 180 reviews2023
    Dev: DreaMory
    Windows

    一个讲述少年少女勇敢踏出追梦第一步的青春日常系故事。

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  39. #39 The Wapple Hous
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Cheddar Teeth
    Windows

    Wander around a nonsensical world just beyond the LAND OF THE LIVING! A world of waffles, death, and choices that just might bring everyone HOME...

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  40. #40 Shiina Taki's Decameron
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive100% of 7,038 reviews2024
    Dev: 面影桥花见同好会
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    Shiina Taki's Decameron is a doujin interactive fiction based on anime「BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!」. The story concentrates on Shiina Taki, the drummer and song writer of MyGO!!!!! and her fight against fate till the last breath.

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    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SpiritOfWolf
    Windows

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  42. #42 Agnostic Requiem
    73% matchPositive86% of 35 reviews2023
    Dev: WasabiStone
    Windows

    This is a cry of struggle amidst lies, a rebellious song composed by a girl with her life, a truth buried deep within falsehood. Making choices for girls who are sinking in helplessness and clicking the noble mouse to spread the gospel of redemption-seemingly the only hope for them in that world.

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  43. #43 My AI Cultivation System
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jinglin Games
    Windows

    This is a narrative-driven text adventure game set on the stage of a 'sci-fi infused xianxia world,' blending 'multi-identity simulation,' 'system privileges cheats,' and 'deep causal narratives.' Players will traverse between the real world and an AI-generated virtual xianxia realm

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  44. #44 凉面爱情故事
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: 绮陌项目组
    Windows

    This is a light-hearted and enjoyable short visual novel.You will guide the male protagonist to different endings through various choices. Xu Bu, who was originally a graduate student in history, became a teacher after giving up his studies. Then,the new stroy will begin.

    Why similar: RPG 20.8%, Visual Novel 18.7%, 2D Platformer 17%, Cartoony 11%, Drama 10.8%

  45. #45 To the stars
    71% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2023
    Dev: 不謹慎Brothers
    Windows

    The picture-book-loving Little Princess lives happily in the Castle with her best friends Little Seal and Little Sharks day after day. However, the Little Princess, long “Protected” in the Castle, has always been dreaming of seeing the beautiful starry sky depicted in the picture book.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.7%, Drama 13.3%, RPG 12.5%, Visual Novel 12%, Anime 11.1%

  46. #46 Space Travel:Chronicles
    70% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Roth
    Windows

    This is an RPG-style role-playing story game. The protagonist moves to a new town and starts high school, but during their time there, they encounter their sister from a parallel world. The protagonist then begins to investigate this mysterious situation.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.4%, RPG 17.7%, Visual Novel 13.9%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Drama 8.8%

  47. #47 God Chosen Place
    70% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: 野草游戏
    Windows

    "God Chosen Place” is a fantasy adventure game that combines visual novel and RPG elements, featuring a rich narrative that weaves an epic journey!

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.4%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, RPG 13.2%, Lore-Rich 12.5%, Drama 12%

  48. #48 Tsuki ni Yorisou Otome no Sahou 2
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 522 reviews2025
    Dev: NavelPub: HIKARI FIELD
    Windows
    Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    《近月少女的礼仪2》是由日本美少女游戏资深大厂 Navel 制作的超人气女装系列作品的第三部。国际中文版除收录游戏本篇中的内容外,也将包括Limited Edition追加的『樱小路露娜接后日谈的后日谈《对好答案后是美妙的问候》以及『堂兄妹理论及其中心』两个特别篇内容以及全角色语音内容。

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.9%, Visual Novel 15.9%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Anime 10.2%, Drama 10.1%

  49. #49 Xiao Jun (English Edition)
    70% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: jackzhou77571
    Windows

    A dark, emotional RPG set in modern China. Follow Xiao Jun, a rural boy caught in a brutal journey from schoolyard bullying to street violence, love, betrayal, and revenge. A raw story of survival in an unforgiving world.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.6%, RPG 24.8%, 2D Platformer 20.9%, Drama 17.3%, 2D 6.5%

  50. #50 李二牛勇闯合欢宗
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 忧忧子工作室
    Windows

    A text adventure game in first-person perspective, with the protagonist being male. You need to uncover the truth by having conversations with various cute girls. Trigger different events through options and finally choose the ending that suits you.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 16.2%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Drama 13.7%, Anime 11.1%, Emotional 10.8%

  51. #51 Yumahorome ~Toki o Tometa Yakata de Asu o Sagasu Maigo-tachi~
    69% matchVery Positive86% of 290 reviews2022
    Dev: Lump of SugarPub: HIKARI FIELD
    Windows
    Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 79.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    《真愿朦幻馆~在时间暂停的洋馆里追寻明天的羔羊们~》是由日本美少女游戏知名品牌Lump of Sugar(方糖社)于2022年6月24日发售的最新力作。本作由由人气画师萌木原文武担当原画与人物设计,由知名剧本家中岛大河创作剧本。片头主题歌《静寂之门》由新锐创作型歌手逢濑晶创作并献唱。

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26%, Visual Novel 20.5%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Drama 10.7%, Anime 10.7%

  52. #52 Billionaire Lovers
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 3,744 reviews2021
    Dev: Ayacat Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    You’re a broke college graduate. Your rich, distant uncle has just shown up and given you 100 million dollars! And right at this moment, four handsome men come into your life. Could this be… the romance you’ve been waiting for!? But wait, there’s something behind their smiles that says otherwise…

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Anime 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Emotional 10.3%

  53. #53 金烬秋明
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 光羽造物
    Windows

    A visual novel set in an ancient, alternate world. Explore this stormy and unstable country alongside Jiang Jin and Zhaoming, gradually encountering the shifting intrigues of the court. Whether you choose to stay on the sidelines or step forward is up to you

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.1%, Visual Novel 20.8%, RPG 16.2%, Lore-Rich 10.9%, Alternate History 9.6%

  54. #54 梦之彼方-fate prologue
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: 梦之彼方制作组Pub: WindField Games
    Windows

    “一位名叫蓝原逸的少年,在多年之后重返家乡,转入了小镇唯一的学校。八年的时光,小镇的一切已经发生了翻天覆地的变化,那些遗失的美好,珍贵的回忆,慢慢苏醒……这就是所谓的奇迹吗?男孩显得有些疑惑。此后,他与自己的青梅竹马相逢,结识了文学部的众人,开始了一日日平凡的校园时光……”她,如此这样地说着。 片刻的沉默,少女已然整理好了头发,系上了心爱的蝴蝶结,努力挤出了一个微笑,望向窗外。 “至少现在,已经足够了哟~因为你已经很坚强的努力过了,所以,已经不用再逞强了哟~” “在这个充满着奇迹与希望的世界里,无论是快乐的事,还是欣喜的事,全部,都会再得到延续。” “所以,已经足够了哟~”

    Why similar: Visual Novel 16.1%, RPG 14.8%, 2D Platformer 14%, Cartoon 13.7%, Drama 10.9%

  55. #55 失乐园歌留多
    67% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2024
    Dev: CHARONPub: Pujia8 Studio
    Windows

    生命和心的群像剧文字游戏,赠给为活在“当下”感到痛苦的你 这是一部赠与活在“当下”感到痛苦的现代人的,以生命与心为题材的文字游戏。这是一个寻找“我们为何活着”的答案的故事。

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.2%, RPG 20%, Cartoon 15%, Anime 12%, Drama 10.7%

  56. #56 恋爱猪脚饭
    66% matchMixed49% of 414 reviews2025
    Dev: likeyou游戏Pub: LoveStoryProject
    Windows

    This is a text adventure game, in which players will play the role of the male protagonist "Huang Xia" and achieve different endings by making choices in the game, realizing their own counterattack life on the construction site.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.4%, Visual Novel 16%, Comedy 12.5%, RPG 9.7%, 2D Platformer 9.6%

  57. #57 声韵之恋
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: 铃墨文化
    Windows

    《声韵之恋》是一款以配音行业为题材的 GALGAME。作品以配音导演张文轩为主角,他受友人委托承接一部番剧的配音执导工作,借此与三位风格各异的配音演员相遇结缘并了解配音行业的真实生态与圈内文化。

    Why similar: RPG 19.8%, Visual Novel 18.4%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Drama 11.2%, Anime 10.3%

  58. #58 ~潔姊不要停~如果早知道我也會在潔難逃_清水迷因版
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: TUKUMO Production
    Windows

    A meme-inspired visual novel that recreates legendary internet moments with hilarious twists. Follow Wei and his eccentric friends through bizarre encounters, unexpected choices, and over-the-top comedy. More secrets await in the full version!

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.7%, Visual Novel 21.8%, Anime 12.3%, Drama 12.3%, Cute 9.1%

  59. #59 Dating Life 2: Emily X Miley
    68% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2021
    Dev: Dharker Studios
    Windows

    Play as Emily as she goes on her second date with Miley, after they unexpectedly hit it off from a strange and wonderful night before. Is love in the air or just a bit of lust between the two. Can Emily find something special or is this just another night of fun among many.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Cartoon 13.9%, Anime 11.5%, Cartoony 9.5%

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