- #1 The Dagger of Hisei
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sword of Dew Studio
Windows
After the revolution, Kikoku is plunged into chaos. Takekosen joins the secret organization Hiseido, facing her final trial. She must abandon her name, wear the mask, and forge her path through fate. A fantasy visual novel set in an ancient Eastern world.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.9%, Visual Novel 26.7%, Anime 13.6%, Adventure 12.4%, Fantasy 8.4%
- #2 Echoes of the Fey Episode 0: The Immolation
96% matchVery Positive83% of 88 reviews2017
Dev: Woodsy Studio
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Imagine being the only survivor of an explosion that kills thousands of people. That is the fate of Sofya Rykov. And survival is just the beginning of her tale... Episode 0: The Immolation is a free, standalone chapter in the Echoes of the Fey adventure game/visual novel series.
Why similar: Adventure 33%, Interactive Fiction 32%, Visual Novel 27.6%, Indie 7.4%
- #3 Alice & Aidy: The Big Adventure
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sloth AI Games
Windows
Alice & Aidy: The Big Adventure is a warm interactive story with a gentle children’s sci-fi feel. When Alice struggles to write about the future, she meets Aidy, an old companion robot. Read, choose, and explore as they search for lost sparks and learn to ask, create, and choose for themselves.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.7%, Visual Novel 23.1%, Adventure 16.3%, Anime 10.9%, Colorful 5.1%
- #4 Template!! An Angel's Gift
95% matchVery Positive97% of 96 reviews2026
Dev: CIRCUSPub: Kagami Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The 4K Ultra HD Remaster of "Template!! An Angel's Gift"—a hilarious slice-of-life visual novel—is now on Steam! Follow Sakura Sora, whose bizarre new condition makes ridiculous "classic tropes" real, sparking a twist-filled daily comedy with unique companions.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.8%, Visual Novel 23.4%, Adventure 22.4%, Anime 12.2%, 2D 5.3%
- #5 My (♂) Life as a Vampire's Maid (♀)
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Ubai TransPub: Kagami Games
Windows
In this suspenseful fantasy visual novel, play as a young man stranded in snowy mountains. Guided by unseen forces, you enter an isolated mansion. As a peculiar daily life unfolds, you live alongside two vampire girls. Immerse yourself in this profound, dreamlike dark fairy tale.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.6%, Visual Novel 24.3%, Adventure 20.9%, Anime 9.6%, 2D 6.3%
- #6 OMNIMUS
94% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2019
Dev: Angry gamesPub: Total
Windows · Mac · Linux
Omnimus. Welcome to the future! A visual novel about a daring experiment.
Why similar: Adventure 29.8%, Interactive Fiction 28%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Anime 13.1%, Indie 6.7%
- #7 夏日事件簿 Summer Fantasy
93% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Summer Fantasy
Windows
It is a story of going forward together with childhood sweetheart monsters and saving each other, accompanying each other to experience those sparkling youthful times that are both troublesome and joyful. There is unparalleled passion and warmth in the daily life of fighting and teasing each other.
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.3%, Interactive Fiction 23.1%, Anime 20.5%, Adventure 20.4%, Indie 1.8%
- #8 The Last Wish
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WofstudioZPub: Wofstudioz
Windows
Follow the Journey, follow your wish and see what it has to teach you.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.9%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Adventure 18.2%, Anime 12.8%, Colorful 6.7%
- #9 WTC : The Manchester Report
91% match1 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Triority Interactive Novels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Manchester, New Hampshire's late-night chat show host Chuck Sterling interviews two people.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32.8%, Visual Novel 25.5%, Adventure 16.7%, Anime 11.5%, 2D 5.9%
- #10 Neighboring Islands
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 150 reviews2017
Dev: Angry gamesPub: Total
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
“Neighboring Islands” – is an exciting graphic novel, key feature of which is an opportunity to take part in its events, directly influencing the development of the plot. Every decision of the player-reader can change the course of the narrative in one direction or another.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 44%, Visual Novel 25.7%, Adventure 25.4%, Indie 4.9%
- #11 Hypoxia - One Last Breath
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 21 reviews2021
Dev: NagiPub: Hypoxia Studio
Windows
A breathtaking sci-fi visual novel! Since the Z gas appeared in the atmosphere, it is no longer possible to breath outside the Dome. You play as Carl Thanavan, a young scientist determined to uncover the origin of the catastrophe. Which path will you choose?
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.8%, Interactive Fiction 23.5%, Adventure 19.1%, Anime 15.9%, 2D 4.7%
- #12 Dare to Lucid Dream
89% matchPositive100% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Ghost Penguin
Windows · Linux
For the first time in years, Sonny meets a person he knows inside of his lucid dreams and, to his surprise, Sonny discovers that what he says and does in his dreams directly affects the people he dreamed about.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.6%, Interactive Fiction 22.9%, Adventure 21.7%, Anime 16.9%, Fantasy 8.1%
- #13 Eternal Pain: Epiphany
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: GDOAD EIS D
Windows
Mental pain will never disappear, it will forever torment the soul of the protagonist. Who is he? How did he end up here? Why do dead people appear before him? Who is this girl with bandaged eyes? Eternal Pain: Epiphany is the story of the insight of a person who finds himself in purgatory.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.4%, Visual Novel 25.4%, Adventure 21.1%, Anime 11.9%, 2D 6.4%
- #14 Welcome To... Chichester 2 - Part I : DayRise
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Triority Interactive Novels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Grendel Jinx, the megalomaniacal kleptomaniac has returned to Chichester, England for a secret mission. Can the protagonist stop her?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 36%, Visual Novel 28.1%, Adventure 16.7%, Anime 12.4%, Colorful 6.2%
- #15 Clare's Escape
87% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Human Sense Design
Windows · Mac
Help real-life 'peasant poet' John Clare on a historical adventure escaping from a mental asylum and guide his epic walk home. Traverse a changing Victorian landscape, encounter ghosts & storytellers, avoid will 'o the wisps and face up to the hallucinations of Clare's shattered mind.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.6%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Adventure 20.4%, Nature 15.9%, 2D 4.9%
- #16 This Winter of Ours
85% matchVery Positive99% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: VARIA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Alone as two, together as one - A fantasy/yuri visual novel telling the story of two girls traversing a snow covered forest and growing closer.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.3%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Anime 13.6%, Adventure 11.9%, Nature 8.6%
- #17 Supipara - Chapter 1 Spring Has Come!
86% matchVery Positive99% of 308 reviews2016
Dev: minoriPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 162.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Spring has come, and our protagonist, Yukinari, returns home after 7 years. Between his second cousin Sakura, who meets him outside in a full maid outfit, Hotaru, a half-Japanese beauty with a sharp tongue, and the lazy scheming witch Alice - life just got way more interesting!
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.6%, Adventure 31.3%, Anime 31.1%
- #18 神明的一天世界(God's One Day World)
86% matchVery Positive85% of 728 reviews2016
Dev: 灰烬天国
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
an Visual Novel & Puzzle Game
Why similar: Adventure 38.4%, Visual Novel 38.1%, Anime 21.1%, Indie 2.4%
- #19 Blumenia - Historias de un Mundo de Plantas
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Hinamiko Novel Games
Windows
A plant world is struck by a drought! Follow three girls in their journey between The Four Seasons in search of the solution. You'll meet plants and will know the stories behind them
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.8%, Nature 19.4%, Anime 18.7%, Adventure 18.2%, Fantasy 8.4%
- #20 The Rainy Port Keelung 雨港基隆
84% matchVery Positive86% of 426 reviews2015
Dev: Erotes Studio
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 35.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The story will develop into the year of 1947, where the players would face one of the most traumatic historical events in the history of Taiwan.Sorry,now there are only English interface, English subtitles are still being processed,we hope to complete as soon as possible.
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.4%, Adventure 26.1%, Anime 23.6%, Indie 5.8%
- #21 Flamel's miracle(弗拉梅尔的奇迹)
83% matchMixed68% of 155 reviews2017
Dev: Weixi Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Assistant and I headed to a newly discovered Plane world for new resouces. Unfortunately, we ran into worm hole, due to which our spacecraft were forced to make emergency landing onto an unknown world. In order to fix the spacecraft, we started our adventure and got involved into various accidents and incidents, voluntarily or not...
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.9%, Adventure 33.2%, Anime 20.5%, Indie 7.4%
- #22 SecretPact:Restart
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: C0Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
"SecretPact: Restart" is a fantasy adventure visual novel created by the solo studio C0Entertainment in 2025. It tells the story of the protagonist, Lu Yu, who lives in 1999 and unexpectedly uncovers a long-buried secret, leading to a series of events.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.1%, Visual Novel 22.5%, Adventure 20.2%, Anime 11.2%, 2D 5.3%
- #23 Cross Concerto
81% matchVery Positive94% of 339 reviews2022
Dev: AppliquePub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 59.4 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 32.9%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Adventure 19.9%, Anime 18.7%, Fantasy 4.5%
- #24 fault - milestone two side: below
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ALICE IN DISSONANCEPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
The cinematic adventure novel series "Fault" has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide, and the latest title in the series is now available after six years!
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.6%, Adventure 24%, Anime 22.4%, Fantasy 9.9%, Indie 4.3%
- #25 Vision of Aurora Borealis
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 40 reviews2016
Dev: Purin Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
A scenic visual novel about a young photographer who comes across a mysterious girl who changes his outlook on life and aspirations.
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.1%, Adventure 25.1%, Anime 22.7%, Indie 6.1%
- #26 the 9th day:第九日
79% matchVery Positive92% of 317 reviews2017
Dev: Lingtan Studio
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The story of The 9th Day, that started with the autumn fire incident, begins here…
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.9%, Adventure 30%, Anime 26.5%, Indie 7.6%
- #27 Your Smile Beyond Twilight:黄昏下的月台上
79% matchVery Positive94% of 600 reviews2017
Dev: Lingtan Studio
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 33.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A story about forced smiles, coming to terms with the past, and love—but most of all, redemption.
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.8%, Adventure 26.9%, Anime 23.9%, Indie 7.5%
- #28 Re Angel
78% matchVery Positive99% of 141 reviews2018
Dev: Studio GU
Windows
Re Angel is a 2nd visual novel created by Studio GU, an indy game developer from Thailand.
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.1%, Adventure 34%, Anime 18.8%, Indie 8.2%
- #29 故地春寻
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Weave工作室
Windows
“桥本可以连接一切,过去与未来,繁荣与衰败...可...断掉的桥呢?” 这是一款由新人制作团队weave为大家带来的galgame。在本游戏中,玩家将作为男主角“辛诚”,与本作女主角——桥神“古桥”相遇。玩家可以在游戏中通过选择不同选项触发不同剧情,沉浸式体验与古桥在一起的日常,并通过点击屏幕浏览文本,欣赏配音,鉴赏插画cg,与古桥在平凡的每日中加深了解,相互理解,并一起开启一段令人激动的寻找之旅,寻找那些遗忘的,隐藏的事物。 希望大家可以在我们的游戏中获得欢乐,同时也欢迎大家向我们提出不足。 欢迎大家来体验。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 42.6%, Adventure 29.3%, Anime 18%, 2D 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #30 极乐妹土!2
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MOONSTONEPub: Kagami Games
Windows
《极乐妹土!2》国际中文版正式登陆 Steam 平台!本作是由日本美少女游戏品牌 MOONSTONE 精心打造的一款视觉小说。故事发生在暑假期间,七濑家的父母远赴海外旅行,留下主角与五位性格迥异的妹妹共同看家。玩家将化身为这位温柔的哥哥,在带领妹妹们齐心参与各项活动的过程中,共同编织出一段温馨又欢乐的夏日成长物语。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.3%, Adventure 21.8%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Anime 13%, 2D 6%
- #31 Secret Stream ASMR with Saya: Just the Two of Us
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SecretStreamAgencyPub: 69waves
Windows
A private ASMR experience with VTuber Saya.Get closer through livestreams and private chats in this interactive visual novel.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.3%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Adventure 21.3%, Anime 15.5%, 2D 4.4%
- #32 Putrika 1st.cut:The Reason She Must Perish
76% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: トトメトリPub: Kagami Games
Windows
Watch a tragedy unfold and uncover one lone girl's forbidden love underneath. This kinetic novel features beautiful visuals, a charming cast of characters, and a gripping drama at its heart.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.4%, Interactive Fiction 29.1%, Adventure 19%, Anime 18.7%, Indie 1.7%
- #33 Tokyo Babel
76% matchVery Positive91% of 93 reviews2016
Dev: propellerPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
And so begins a grand epic of intertwining destinies; a tale of God, of angels, demons and humans living amongst the walls of the floating purgatory, Tokyo Babel -- a soaring bastion erected in the image of Tokyo, one of the largest cities of a world succumbed to the apocalypse.
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.3%, Anime 30.7%, Adventure 23.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #34 Saimin Gakuen: Intrusion Edition
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fudegaki SoftPub: Shiravune
Windows
A classic title from Japan’s renowned visual novel developer, Fudegaki Soft! What kind of unexpected encounters await the seemingly ordinary protagonist in his professional journey...?
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.1%, Adventure 30.3%, Anime 23.2%, Colorful 10.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #35 Voices from the Sea
75% matchVery Positive93% of 1,262 reviews2015
Dev: Zeiva Inc
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 420.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Follow the story of a young boy, Cantus as he meets Maris, the mysterious girl by the sea - an experience that will change his life forever.
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.7%, Anime 31%, Adventure 11.2%, Interactive Fiction 6.6%, Fantasy 2.7%
- #36 Malus Code
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 104 reviews2016
Dev: M2 Co.,LTDPub: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Malus Code is the story of a graduate student studying abroad at a Japanese university, and the three people he meets in the laboratory there. In this unfamiliar environment, can you earn their friendship? For those who don't want a lonely, sad life.
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.5%, Anime 32.6%, Adventure 24.9%
- #37 Memories Off Sousou ~Not always true~
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 124 reviews2025
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
かけがえのない想いを見つけた、その先に――
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32.7%, Visual Novel 23.1%, Adventure 21.1%, Anime 11.5%, 2D 5.6%
- #38 妄想破绽 Broken Delusion
74% matchMixed60% of 4,043 reviews2019
Pub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
《妄想破绽》是一款文字冒险(AVG)游戏,数十万字精彩原创剧情,将带给大家一段近未来架空科技都市的幻想冒险体验。游戏中,玩家将扮演普通高中生与顶级黑客的双重身份。有一天“我”抱着玩笑心理在网络上虚构了一个不存在的假人,不料却因此带来了惊天巨变……
Why similar: Adventure 37.5%, Visual Novel 34.5%, Anime 18.8%, Indie 9.2%
- #39 We Carry the Fire
73% match8 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Myna Games Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
We Carry the Fire is a fantasy-adventure visual novel about four people embarking on a dangerous quest to save a small village from an apocalyptic curse.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.9%, Visual Novel 24.4%, Adventure 22.9%, 2D 7.3%, Fantasy 6.6%
- #40 Murder at Chateau de Rouge
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Abigail Fuller
Windows · Linux
This choices-matter visual novel is narrative-heavy, filled with beautifully illustrated characters, intricate stories, and two distinct endings.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.8%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Adventure 20.4%, Anime 11.9%, Colorful 6.4%
- #41 井底-与奇迹邂逅的井底之人
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 井底游戏制作组Pub: 黎羽科技LICOGAME
Windows
《井底》是一款2024年3月立项的文字类galgame,题材是“超能力悬疑推理故事”,画风是日系校园风格的 故事主要讲述了游戏女主王语韴作为一个业余“侦探”,遇到各种疑难问题,并在侦探事务所所长天翔及其妹妹天音的帮助下,解决案件的故事。 游戏主要使用鼠标点击来推进剧情
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 36.4%, Visual Novel 23.4%, Adventure 22%, Anime 16%, Indie 1.5%
- #42 The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: BrøderbundPub: ZOOM Platform Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore and share Stan & Jan Berenstain’s classic, "The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight", adapted from the original storybook into an interactive animated adventure!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 38.5%, Adventure 24.9%, Visual Novel 22.6%, Colorful 6.9%, 2D 6.2%
- #43 Getsuei Gakuen -kou-
73% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2015
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Miracle collaboration work by Tomokazu Sugita, multi-talent voice-cast, and Toshimichi Mori, BLAZBLUE series producer! Please note that this game is only available in Japanese.
Why similar: Adventure 46.3%, Anime 28.6%, Visual Novel 25.1%
- #44 Rewrite+
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 726 reviews2021
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 60.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
In this city built upon the ideal coexistence of civilization and the environment, Tennouji Kotarou spends his days with his friends, Kanbe Kotori and Yoshino Haruhiko. In this peaceful city, a tumultuous event shakes the foundations of Kazamatsuri once a year.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.5%, Visual Novel 26.4%, Anime 17.9%, Adventure 12.2%, Colorful 6%
- #45 Bishojo Mangekyo Ibun Snow Woman
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ωstarPub: Seikei Production
Windows
玩家将扮演在比武中惜败的武士,体验在深山修行的过程中,所发生的离奇且惊心动魄、却又感人至深的奇幻恋爱体验。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.6%, Visual Novel 21.3%, Adventure 20.1%, Anime 11.9%, 2D 6%
- #46 回忆忘却之看板娘
69% matchPositive92% of 48 reviews2026
Dev: CnGalPub: 希恩基露
Windows · Mac · Linux
This short story commemorates the first anniversary(2016) of the CnGal. It's a heartwarming, healing tale filled with references to our mascot's daily life and Chinese galgame jokes. We hope you enjoy it—and fall in love with our mascot!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 40.1%, Visual Novel 32.1%, Anime 15.6%, Adventure 9.1%, Indie 1.8%
- #47 真愿交错
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: zhubei
Windows
高三的生活,对于学生来说是人生中最重要的时刻,刚刚踏入高三的主人公晨约,对未来感到了迷茫,对高考之后的志愿,以及今后的职业规划有着非常模糊的感觉。就在他迎接着为止的将来的时候,有一位许久不见的朋友闯入了他的生活中。
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.2%, Interactive Fiction 23.9%, Adventure 23.4%, Anime 18%, 2D 4.4%
- #48 어서오세요 신성재판에
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 지식보관소
Windows
Waking up after a car accident to find yourself in another world? Welcome to "Sacred Trial." In a magical world, you face the threat of being summoned to the sacred trial. A fantasy detective adventure where you must prove your innocence in a fantasy world.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32.2%, Visual Novel 23.9%, Adventure 21.5%, Anime 11.2%, Fantasy 5.5%
- #49 The Colors of Love - Re-Colored
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Crimson R Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A romantic visual novel about connection, choices, and the colors of the heart. Features an animated Live2D love interest, multiple endings, English and Spanish support, Steam achievements, and hidden secrets to uncover.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 42.3%, Visual Novel 33.8%, Anime 11.9%, 2D 8.7%, Indie 1.9%
- #50 Mirage Episode:1
69% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: MoonEyes月眼
Windows
七月的海风带着咸湿的气息,吹过神奈川的街道。作家逢坂礼瑜回到阔别多年的故乡,却意外遇见了那个曾经让他心动的女孩——桂木碧。她的笑容依旧温柔,但眼神中却藏着说不清的复杂情绪。 礼瑜决定帮助碧走出生活的困境,可这一切却被他的现女友绘羽琉艾莉看在眼里。一边是未完成的过去,一边是正在书写的现在,礼瑜的每一步选择,都可能改变三个人的命运。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 41.8%, Visual Novel 25.2%, Anime 14.7%, Adventure 13.4%, 2D 3.7%
- #51 Kyoto Colorful Days
70% matchVery Positive85% of 175 reviews2016
Dev: InterOne Inc.Pub: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
"Kyoto Colorful Days" is a Visual Novel, set in the sightseeing hotspot of Kyoto.This visual novel is populated by various different characters and the story can be enjoyed like a TV drama. Fully voiced in Japanese (the Kyoto dialect)
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.8%, Anime 26.2%, Adventure 26%
- #52 Detours
69% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: Mismatched GamesPub: Code Coven
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as Daniella as she moves across the country with only the help of her ex.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 40.1%, Visual Novel 23.8%, Adventure 18.9%, Colorful 10.2%, 2D 4.2%
- #53 恋爱,我就借走咯
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ASa ProjectPub: Kagami Games
Windows
为了筹集妹妹高昂的生活费,守财奴男主新海幸意外踏入了名为「人才租赁」的奇妙行当。在扮演代理熟人、倾听者乃至专属搭档的虚假契约掩护下,女性们不为人知的内心秘密与真实心声悄然绽放。以金钱维系的脆弱羁绊终将遭遇现实考验,当一层层伪装剥落之后,究竟会是财尽缘散,还是假戏真做呢?充满谎言与心跳的喜剧就此上演。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.5%, Visual Novel 22.8%, Adventure 20.6%, Anime 12.3%, 2D 5.7%
- #54 Death Becomes You: Yuri Onsen Vacation
67% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: Quill Yuri
Windows · Mac · Linux
Alice and Sophie finally have the time to go on an onsen retreat. However, their trip gets inturrupted by mysterious magic. The last straw: "MY FOOD!!!" Will the couple be able to find the culprit and finally enjoy their vacation?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.6%, Visual Novel 24%, Anime 21.6%, Adventure 11.5%, 2D 6.5%
- #55 禁忌taboo
68% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2022
Dev: junzhu
Windows
《禁忌》是一款关于表里世界、梦境与现实的悬疑恐怖剧情游戏。 故事围绕中学生徐灿的视角,讲述春游校车事故之后,徐灿意外觉醒某种诡异的感知能力,与神秘少女岳灵药一起重返废弃矿镇调查真相的同时,逐渐寻回被遗忘的记忆……
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 39%, Adventure 25.8%, Visual Novel 24.8%, 2D 7.3%, Indie 1.9%
- #56 Don't Let Me Fade
66% matchVery Positive99% of 134 reviews2025
Dev: AinkOink
Windows
Don't Let Me Fade is an interactive adventure about memory, identity, and loss. Piece together fragments of a life - even if a simple teddy bear is the last symbol of connection to oneself in a world without time.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 40.5%, Adventure 24.6%, Visual Novel 24%, 2D 7.3%, Indie 2.6%
- #57 Valkyrie Tune: Synthesis of Souls
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FrontwingPub: GOOD SMILE COMPANY
Windows
A visual novel that brings the "Valkyrie Tune" plastic model series by Good Smile Company to life. Experience the resonant story of an amnesiac protagonist and six stunning heroines, whose intertwining serenade of love, sorrow, and fateful encounters calls forth a reboot for the future.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.1%, Adventure 36.1%, Anime 23.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #58 Supipara - Chapter 2 Spring Has Come!
67% matchVery Positive99% of 128 reviews2018
Dev: minoriPub: MangaGamer
Windows
After seven years, Yukinari Sanada has returned to his hometown in Kanagawa Prefecture, Kamakura City, but something feels... different. Both he and his younger sister, Rikka, transfer into Oumi Academy and hope for a fresh start.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.3%, Adventure 33.4%, Anime 28.3%
- #59 Reigns: The Witcher
65% matchMostly Positive80% of 182 reviews2026
Dev: NerialPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Adventure as Geralt through the ballads of Dandelion. Swipe right, swipe left, seek glory, find death! Will you hunt monsters, upset the locals, or run a hot bath? Compose an inspiring epic to claim immortality.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 41.9%, Visual Novel 21.3%, Adventure 19.6%, Fantasy 7.2%, Colorful 4.8%