- #1 The Fruit of Grisaia
97% matchVery Positive92% of 1,103 reviews2015
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 125.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
SIX FRUITS BARE THEIR FANGS AT THE WORLD. --The academy was their orchard. In this place of learning, protected by high walls from the outside world, there arrived a single young man who'd lost his purpose in life. He'd lost sight of what he wanted to protect.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25%, Anime 17.2%, Nudity 13.6%, Sexual Content 8.1%, Dating Sim 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This is the foundational entry in the series that establishes the characters and setting found in the side stories.
- #2 The Eden of Grisaia
96% matchVery Positive93% of 118 reviews2017
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 290.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The final chapter in the Grisaia series, featuring The Seed of Blanc Aile, the overarching story's grand conclusion and Prologue De La Grisaia, a prologue set before Yuuji's arrival at Mihama.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.3%, Anime 12.8%, Sexual Content 11.8%, Nudity 11.3%, Comedy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: The conclusion to the main trilogy, offering essential closure for fans of the Grisaia universe.
- #3 The Labyrinth of Grisaia
96% matchVery Positive88% of 161 reviews2016
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 571.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
“Are things OK as they are?” In every second of every minute of the life the young man had lived, the same thought recurred in his mind. Looking back on his past, the girls he’d met in this peaceful life made him feel guilty, and his heart was tormented with that guilt.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24%, Anime 17.5%, Sexual Content 13%, Nudity 11.7%, Dating Sim 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A direct sequel that expands on the backstories and relationships of the main cast.
- #4 Idol Magical Girl Chiru Chiru Michiru Part 2
95% matchVery Positive84% of 97 reviews2015
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Michiru's quest to save the world by sealing the Chaos that threatens it is progressing flawlessly... except for the fact that her fellow Magical Girl and rival, Kazuki, is beating her at every turn!
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.9%, Anime 15.7%, Comedy 10.5%, Nudity 10.1%, Sexual Content 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: The direct conclusion to the spin-off series focusing on Michiru's chaotic adventures.
- #5 YAKIMOCHI STREAM
94% matchVery Positive91% of 320 reviews2022
Dev: まどそふとPub: mirai works
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 50.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
『ヤキモチストリーム』は、まどそふとより発売された学園コメディーアドベンチャーゲームです。本作はまどそふとの2作目にあたる作品で、とても人気が高く、発売当初日本萌えゲーアワード2014にて金賞・プロモーション賞を受賞しました。
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.4%, Sexual Content 13.1%, Nudity 13.1%, Dating Sim 11.9%, Anime 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted romantic comedy visual novel that captures the same fun, casual energy as the seed game.
- #6 Idol Magical Girl Chiru Chiru Michiru Part 1
94% matchVery Positive88% of 195 reviews2015
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Matsushima Michiru is a loved, respected, nationally-famous idol, worthy of singing on the same stage as the legendary Kazami Kazuki... in her own dreams, at least. In reality, she's a complete nobody, only able to perform in a dingy basement bar on the weekends for crowds numbering in the single digits.
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.6%, Anime 14.3%, Sexual Content 10.5%, Comedy 9.8%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features the same protagonist as the seed game in a similarly absurd and comedic magical girl setting.
- #7 Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1
93% matchVery Positive92% of 352 reviews2017
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 52.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
"Grisaia: Phantom Trigger" is a visual novel, specifically a kinetic novel (without branching routes). Returning character artist Akio Watanabe and writer Ryuta Fujisaki bring you the latest installment in the acclaimed Grisaia series.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.4%, Anime 17.2%, Violent 8.5%, Sexual Content 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern entry in the Grisaia franchise that maintains the series' signature art style and character-driven focus.
- #8 NEKOPARA Vol. 2
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,779 reviews2016
Dev: NEKO WORKsPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 197.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Business is booming for La Soleil, the patisserie run by Kashou Minaduki with his two catgirls, Chocola and Vanilla, his sister Shigure, and the Minaduki family's four catgirl sisters.
Why similar: Anime 23.3%, Sexual Content 20.7%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Nudity 14%, Dating Sim 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the charming and humorous antics of the cast in a polished visual novel format.
- #9 STEINS;GATE: My Darling's Embrace
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,820 reviews2019
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fall in love with the lab members all over again in this sweet and slapstick romantic comedy!
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.1%, Anime 19.2%, Dating Sim 11.4%, Funny 9.7%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A comedic spin-off that focuses on character interactions rather than the heavy sci-fi themes of the main series.
- #10 Tomoyo After ~It's a Wonderful Life~ English Edition
91% matchVery Positive91% of 721 reviews2016
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 56.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
From renowned visual novel studio Key, this is the sequel to the highly acclaimed visual novel CLANNAD. Featuring a truly memorable continuation to Tomoya and Tomoyo's journey, Tomoyo After promises to draw you even further into CLANNAD's world.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.3%, Anime 21.8%, Nudity 12.9%, Sexual Content 7%, Casual 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic Key visual novel that provides a deeper, character-focused look at a beloved heroine.
- #11 Sabbat of the Witch
90% matchVery Positive93% of 2,372 reviews2018
Dev: YUZUSOFTPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 296.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hoshina Shuuji has a secret: He has a mysterious power that allows him to perceive the emotions of others. However, he is soon to find out that he is not the only one who has something he doesn't want others to find out about as Ayachi Nene, a classmate, likewise has a secret.
Why similar: Visual Novel 48.3%, Anime 21.1%, Dating Sim 11.3%, Cute 7.4%, Casual 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded comedy-focused visual novel with excellent character writing and a lighthearted tone.
- #12 Café Stella and the Reaper's Butterflies
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,655 reviews2022
Dev: YUZUSOFTPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 179.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Takamine Kousei was living a carefree college life until, one day, he tragically died in an accident. But then, the bizarre happened: Takamine Kousei opened his eyes again. And what's more, when he woke up, it was the morning of the very day, he had died.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30%, Sexual Content 21.9%, Anime 12.2%, Nudity 8.9%, Story Rich 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a charming slice-of-life narrative with a strong emphasis on character chemistry and humor.
- #13 Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.3
89% matchVery Positive93% of 162 reviews2017
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 75.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
"Grisaia: Phantom Trigger" is a visual novel, specifically a kinetic novel (without branching routes). Returning character artist Akio Watanabe and writer Ryuta Fujisaki bring you the latest installment in the acclaimed Grisaia series.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.3%, Anime 17.7%, Nudity 11.4%, Cute 8.8%, Sexual Content 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Further develops the ensemble cast with the same high-quality production values expected of the series.
- #14 Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.2
89% matchVery Positive94% of 168 reviews2017
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A VIP disappears en route to Japan, and it's up to Mihama students Rena, Tohka, Chris, and Murasaki to help investigate, with the twins from Kyousen Sakuragaoka in tow. Recovering the VIP pushes their minds and bodies to the brink, and to top it all off, Rena and Haruto’s past is revealed as well!
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.6%, Anime 17.4%, Violent 10.5%, Nudity 10.2%, Sexual Content 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the action-packed yet character-focused narrative of the Phantom Trigger series.
- #15 NEKOPARA Vol. 1
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 27,267 reviews2014
Dev: NEKO WORKsPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 160.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
What's NEKOPARA? Why, it's a cat paradise! Kashou Minaduki, the son of a long line of Japanese confection makers moved out to open his own shop "La Soleil" as a patisserie.
Why similar: Anime 22.4%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Sexual Content 17.5%, Nudity 17.4%, Dating Sim 8%
Why You'll Like It: A popular, cute, and comedy-driven visual novel that shares the lighthearted appeal of the Grisaia side stories.
- #16 The Afterglow of Grisaia
86% matchVery Positive96% of 125 reviews2016
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A side story to The Labyrinth of Grisaia, this game explores protagonist Kazami Yuuji's past, focusing on his life with Kusakabe Asako, the CIRS agent who rescued him at a young age from a terrorist organization. Secret passages of The Labyrinth of Grisaia are revealed within...
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.3%, Nudity 15.3%, Anime 14%, Sexual Content 10.5%, Dating Sim 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: An essential side story that provides further context to the events of the main Grisaia trilogy.
- #17 Nurse Love Addiction
86% matchVery Positive92% of 873 reviews2016
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 84.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Follow Asuka Osachi, a ditzy girl training to become a nurse at Teito Nursing School. Experience her story with her classmates as they discover love, medicine, and adulthood.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.7%, Anime 17.7%, Sexual Content 14.2%, Nudity 14.1%, Female Protagonist 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, character-focused visual novel that explores relationships with a unique setting.
- #18 DRACU-RIOT!
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,077 reviews2026
Dev: YUZUSOFTPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 45.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Welcome to the Special Administrative Region "Aqua Eden", an artificial island off the coast of Japan where casinos and more are legal.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.5%, Anime 24.1%, Comedy 15%, Story Rich 9.4%, Sexual Content 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines supernatural elements with a comedic and romantic tone that fits well with the Grisaia side stories.
- #19 If My Heart Had Wings
84% matchVery Positive92% of 4,617 reviews2014
Dev: MoeNovel
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 46.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
An animated visual novel of a lovely and bittersweet tale of youth, you play as Aoi Minase in this romantic-comedy as he meets various young girls in his hometown and works together with them to revive their school’s glider-flying “Soaring Club” in order to realize their shared dream of flight.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.4%, Dating Sim 15.7%, Anime 15.5%, Cute 8.3%, Nudity 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, emotional, and character-driven visual novel that resonates with fans of the slice-of-life genre.
- #20 The Melody of Grisaia
85% matchVery Positive95% of 93 reviews2016
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A side story for The Labyrinth of Grisaia, this episode takes place just after Kusakabe Asako officially names Kazami Yuuji her successor as number 9029, and details his globe-hopping exploits thereafter. Yet more secret passages of The Labyrinth of Grisaia are revealed within...
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.5%, Anime 23.1%, Violent 11.3%, Cute 9.8%, Casual 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A short, character-focused side story that adds depth to the Grisaia universe.
- #21 Making Lovers After Stories
82% matchVery Positive96% of 81 reviews2022
Dev: SmeePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Making Lovers After Stories contains the official extra stories for Making Lovers. Experience the crazy stories that are happening to your favorite girls!
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.7%, Comedy 15%, Sexual Content 12.6%, Nudity 11.5%, Anime 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides satisfying conclusions to the relationships established in the original Making Lovers.
- #22 Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,441 reviews2019
Dev: spritePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 136.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In a world where flying through the sky is as simple as riding a bicycle, the sport "Flying Circus" is all the rage. Following the discovery of anti-gravitons, special shoes that allow an individual to fly, Anti-Graviton Shoes, took the world by storm.
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.7%, Anime 24.2%, Dating Sim 12.9%, Story Rich 6.9%, Casual 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a compelling mix of sports, romance, and comedy with a large, distinct cast of characters.
- #23 Momoiro Closet
84% matchVery Positive90% of 62 reviews2018
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Momoiro Closet is a visual novel exploring the unlikely romance of an average joe and the student council president. Experience the otaku mecca of Akihabara firsthand as you court your anime-obsessed cosplayer schoolmate, through either a tender love story or a passionate tale of lust.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.3%, Anime 14.8%, Sexual Content 11.3%, Dating Sim 10.9%, Nudity 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A short and sweet visual novel that emphasizes character charm and lighthearted romance.
- #24 Games&Girls
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 271 reviews2017
Dev: Yume Creations
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 146.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
An episodic Visual Novel about a Gamer and his life with cute girls.
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.8%, Anime 25.1%, Sexual Content 24.6%, Nudity 7.6%, Casual 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A casual and comedic visual novel that shares the lighthearted, character-driven spirit of the seed game.
- #25 Sugar * Style
81% matchVery Positive95% of 248 reviews2021
Dev: SmeePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Sugar * Style is a Japanese-style visual novel produced by Smee, a Japanese developer of romance VNs. Be the perfect husband for your future wife and conquer her heart with your husband-powers!
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.5%, Sexual Content 16.7%, Anime 13.1%, Cute 9.9%, Funny 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A sweet and humorous romantic comedy visual novel that focuses on the daily lives of its characters.
- #26 Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.5
81% matchVery Positive96% of 137 reviews2018
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 87.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Murasaki's sister Yuuki has returned to Japan and begins bonding with the other members of Class A. Feeling out of place, Murasaki thinks back on when she first met Haruto. Where was the secret art Haruto sought out in her village really hidden?
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.7%, Anime 15.7%, Psychological 10.2%, Nudity 9%, Sexual Content 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the narrative arc of the Phantom Trigger series with a focus on character growth.
- #27 NEKOPARA Vol. 0
79% matchVery Positive94% of 17,710 reviews2015
Dev: NEKO WORKsPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 141.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Please note that NEKOPARA Vol. 0 is a fandisc for NEKOPARA Vol. 1What's NEKOPARA? Why, it's a cat paradise! This is a story just before Kashou opened "La Soleil".Enjoy a page from the leisurely, daily lives of Shigure and the Minaduki household's catgirls!
Why similar: Anime 31.7%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Nudity 16.1%, Sexual Content 15.1%, Cute 7.1%
- #28 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Rei
78% matchVery Positive98% of 262 reviews2022
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 200.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.6%, Anime 15.4%, Cute 10.7%, Comedy 10.3%, Funny 8%
- #29 Sonicomi
79% matchVery Positive90% of 608 reviews2016
Dev: NitroplusPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 256.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Super Sonico is a cheerful, hardworking college student and amateur musician who's about to make her modeling debut. As her personal photographer, you will be responsible for Sonico's image, balancing the needs of your clients with your own vision for Sonico's future.
Why similar: Sexual Content 22%, Anime 20.6%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Nudity 14.1%, Dating Sim 9%
- #30 Sakura Swim Club
78% matchVery Positive85% of 2,789 reviews2015
Dev: Winged Cloud
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 64.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In Sakura Swim Club, follow the story of Kaede, just your average guy. Upon transferring to a new school, he meets two beautiful girls in the swim club. Things haven't gone well for the swim club lately, but with Kaede's help, that all changes.
Why similar: Nudity 26.9%, Anime 21.9%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Sexual Content 16.7%, Dating Sim 9.4%
- #31 fault - milestone two side:above
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,565 reviews2015
Dev: ALICE IN DISSONANCE
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 33.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
fault - milestone two side:above is a Cinematic Visual Novel that takes place right after the events of milestone one. Please note that this novel is a direct sequel to fault - milestone one and contains massive spoilers of the first story. Play through of the first title is highly advised.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.1%, Anime 26.4%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Story Rich 9%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%
- #32 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,058 reviews2017
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.2%, Anime 24.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Story Rich 7.8%, Violent 7.2%
- #33 Sunrider Academy
76% matchVery Positive83% of 1,140 reviews2015
Dev: Love in SpacePub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
You are Kayto Shields, an ordinary man thrown into an extraordinary adventure. Control Kayto's day to day life as well as his responsibilities as club manager in this stat management sim.
Why similar: Nudity 22.7%, Anime 22.3%, Visual Novel 20.5%, Dating Sim 15.7%, Sexual Content 12.5%
- #34 Purino Party
77% matchMixed67% of 279 reviews2016
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Purino Party takes one part puzzle game, and one part visual novel - romancing cute girls included - and combines them for a laid-back yet addictive gameplay experience!
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.1%, Nudity 14.8%, Anime 14.5%, Dating Sim 10.1%, Sexual Content 10%
- #35 Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.5.5
75% matchVery Positive92% of 85 reviews2019
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 203.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Three months have passed since Arisaka Shiori started her somewhat special position as a teacher at Mihama Academy, the "school of assassins", when she is forced to take an objective look at herself. Does she want to continue in this job? Which world will she choose to live in?
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.8%, Anime 18%, Sexual Content 9.5%, Cute 8.9%, Nudity 8.7%
- #36 Chuusotsu! 1st Graduation: Time After Time
75% matchVery Positive94% of 67 reviews2018
Dev: Studio BeastPub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Chuusotsu! is a fun, colorful story of three girls brought by their individual circumstances to live under the same roof and being forced to tackle existential questions to win their place in society.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.8%, Anime 18.9%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Cute 8.7%, Sexual Content 7.4%
- #37 Tokyo School Life
74% matchVery Positive93% of 668 reviews2015
Dev: M2 Co.,LTDPub: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
"Tokyo School Life" is the story of your trip as an exchange student in Tokyo and the three girls you meet there. Live the everyday life you love from anime and manga! Vocal opening song/Japanese voices/English text
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.1%, Anime 22.5%, Dating Sim 15.4%, Nudity 10.2%, Cute 6.7%
- #38 NEKOPARA Vol. 3
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 11,981 reviews2017
Dev: NEKO WORKsPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 233.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Patisserie "La Soleil", run by Kashou Minaduki, is flourishing thanks to the help of two catgirls: Maple, full of pride and a little on the haughty side, and Cinnamon, an impulsive daydreamer.
Why similar: Sexual Content 21%, Anime 20.8%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Nudity 16.3%, Cute 7.6%
- #39 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,271 reviews2016
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.2%, Anime 20.3%, Psychological 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #40 Shining Song Starnova
73% matchVery Positive95% of 341 reviews2018
Dev: Love in SpacePub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Take the stage in Shining Song Starnova!
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.6%, Sexual Content 23.6%, Nudity 21.3%, Anime 17.9%, Casual 4.1%
- #41 Muv-Luv photonmelodies♮
72% matchVery Positive88% of 253 reviews2020
Dev: aNCHOR Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Fall in Luv all over again! Familiar faces and worlds collide in three massive new adventures, including the long-awaited follow-up to Muv-Luv Alternative!
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.8%, Anime 21.7%, Sexual Content 11%, Comedy 7.4%, Nudity 6.8%
- #42 Negligee
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 714 reviews2016
Dev: Dharker Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A story of love and lingerie as you are thrust into the role as manager of the shop 'Negligee' alongside three beautiful women.
Why similar: Sexual Content 32.4%, Nudity 25.7%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Anime 13%, Dating Sim 6.8%
- #43 Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole
71% matchVery Positive92% of 2,538 reviews2017
Dev: KeroQPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 173.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Wonderful Everyday is a visual novel with multiple routes which develops a story based on a few concepts: "the sky and the world", "the beginning and the end", "literature and science", "savior and hero", "brother and sister".
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.4%, Sexual Content 14.1%, Anime 11.6%, Nudity 10%, Psychological 9.8%
- #44 The Princess, the Stray Cat, and Matters of the Heart 2
71% matchVery Positive94% of 198 reviews2019
Dev: TOKYOTOON
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 100.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The Princess, the Stray Cat, and Matters of the Heart 2 is a heart-warming romantic comedy visual novel featuring 5 new heroines and 4 heroines from the first game.
Why similar: Visual Novel 16.4%, Anime 14.3%, Dating Sim 12.8%, Comedy 12.3%, Sexual Content 12.1%
- #45 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,381 reviews2015
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.2%, Anime 21.4%, Psychological 18.4%, Story Rich 7.5%, Cute 4.4%
- #46 Kindred Spirits on the Roof
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,469 reviews2016
Dev: Liar-softPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 61.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
During lunch one day, Toomi Yuna meets two "Kindred Spirits" on the roof of her school. When they insist she help them nurture young love, Yuna finds herself playing "yuri cupid" to six unique and adorable couples. Can she remain aloof or will the promise of a "yuritopia" reach her too?
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.6%, Nudity 17.7%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Anime 15.1%, Sexual Content 10.3%
- #47 Carpe Diem
70% matchVery Positive89% of 8,560 reviews2015
Dev: Moonlit Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 13%
Seize the day
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.4%, Anime 28.6%, Dating Sim 11.7%, Sexual Content 7.6%, Cute 6.4%
- #48 Happy Campers
74% matchMixed51% of 75 reviews2017
Dev: Razzart Visual
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
"Happy Campers" is a lighthearted visual novel where you must learn to survive in the wilderness alongside three beautiful women.
Why similar: Sexual Content 34.5%, Nudity 22.3%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Anime 13.5%, Comedy 6.9%
- #49 LAMUNATION! -international-
69% matchVery Positive92% of 812 reviews2019
Dev: White PowderPub: Love Lab, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 99.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Now, this is a story all about how, Luna's life got flipped-turned upside down... Kick back at the Cherry Crown Diner with a cast of quirky heroines in this meme-tastic visual novel that's fizzing with extreme happiness.
Why similar: Sexual Content 26.5%, Visual Novel 26.5%, Anime 19.9%, Nudity 16.1%, Casual 6.2%
- #50 OPPAI Ero App Academy Bigger, Better, Electric Boobaloo!
67% matchVery Positive90% of 290 reviews2023
Dev: MilkfactoryPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
OPPAI Ero App Academy: Bigger, Better, Electric Boobaloo is a VISUAL NOVEL set in Toaru Academy, an all-girls academy where a bigger bust indicates higher exp! Shimojo Kazuma is the first male student at the school. Will he be able to win the hearts of these buxom beauties?
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.2%, Sexual Content 18.1%, Nudity 15.8%, Anime 11.9%, Dating Sim 9%
- #51 Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.4
70% matchVery Positive97% of 133 reviews2018
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 83.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Taiga is an elementary student applying to join Class A, the combat unit. Her transfer is approved, but there's one catch: Chris must supervise her. All is well until a terrorist attack breaks out, and Chris rushes off alone. SORD is powerless - what will they do?
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.3%, Anime 19.7%, Cute 9.6%, Sexual Content 8.2%, Violent 7.6%
- #52 Bunny’s Rent-a-Mom Agency
63% matchVery Positive90% of 94 reviews2026
Dev: Atelier KAGUYAPub: Shiravune
Windows
Left alone for the summer, motherless Ayato ends up with more “moms” than he ever dreamed! When Bunny’s sends doting older ladies in place of regular maids, his quiet break becomes a heartwarmingly chaotic season of head rubs, hugs—and a whole lot of healing.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.3%, Anime 16.4%, Sexual Content 15.7%, Casual 8.5%, Adventure 8.1%
- #53 OPPAI Academy Big, Bouncy, Booby Babes!
67% matchVery Positive91% of 564 reviews2021
Dev: MilkfactoryPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 31.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Get reincarnated into a fantasy world, take on the role of the protagonist Takumi, and use your magic to get all the girls! Clear various quests to progress the main story of this gorgeous FANTASY VISUAL NOVEL, and capture the attractive heroines' hearts along the way!
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.4%, Sexual Content 20.5%, Nudity 17.3%, Anime 12%, Comedy 4.4%
- #54 Yumeutsutsu Re:After
69% matchVery Positive88% of 106 reviews2020
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
What happens "After?" Five stories to continue the possible endings of Yumeutsutsu Re:master.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.9%, Adventure 22.5%, Nudity 15.7%, Sexual Content 11.7%, Anime 9.3%
- #55 Real Anime Situation! 2
65% matchVery Positive92% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: Jitaku StudioPub: Shiravune
Windows
When chronic daydreamer Tooru’s dastardly diary is discovered, classmates old and new won’t give him a moment’s peace! Featuring eye-popping art, intricate animations, and multiple moonstruck heroines, this ’20 Moe Game Awards-winning comedy VN also received its own hit anime adaptation.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.9%, Anime 16.2%, Comedy 12.6%, Dating Sim 11.2%, Cute 7.5%
- #56 Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue - EXTRA2
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,037 reviews2022
Dev: spritePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 92.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Aokana - EXTRA2 is the official Misaki after story for Aokana.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.8%, Anime 17.5%, Comedy 11.3%, Sexual Content 10.7%, Cute 9.7%
- #57 LoveKami -Divinity Stage-
69% matchVery Positive81% of 661 reviews2016
Dev: MoeNovel
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
MoeNovel's exciting new original title, LoveKami -Divinity Stage-, debuts on Steam in English, bringing a fun and energetic tale filled with magic and music!
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.5%, Anime 15.3%, Sexual Content 14.3%, Dating Sim 13.9%, Nudity 13.4%
- #58 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.7 Minagoroshi
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 703 reviews2019
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.8 hrsMean: 89.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.7%, Anime 30.6%, Adventure 10.8%, Story Rich 10.5%, Violent 9.2%
- #59 Harmonia
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 783 reviews2016
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 90.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
From renowned visual novel studio Key, which brought you the highly rated visual novel “planetarian~the reverie of a little planet~”, this is “Harmonia”, the latest kinetic novel in the series.
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.8%, Anime 27%, Casual 9.4%, Adventure 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 7%
- #60 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.4 Himatsubushi
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 899 reviews2016
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.9%, Anime 20.6%, Violent 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Story Rich 7.8%
