- #1 The Afterglow of Grisaia
97% matchVery Positive96% of 122 reviews2016
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 24.5%, Violent 20.7%, Anime 17.4%, Emotional 8.1%, Cute 8%
- #2 The Leisure of Grisaia
96% matchVery Positive91% of 303 reviews2016
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 95.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
This side story to "The Fruit of Grisaia" is a character-driven visual novel featuring some of the same characters. This time, it's Michiru who takes the lead role in this slapstick comedy. A laugh-out-loud side story detailing the Mihama girls' school hijinks.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.5%, Anime 23%, Violent 11.3%, Cute 9.8%, Casual 8.4%
- #3 Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.2
96% matchVery Positive94% of 166 reviews2017
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 66.4 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: Violent 23.6%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Anime 14.8%, Romance 10%, Cute 8.5%
- #4 Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1
95% matchVery Positive92% of 352 reviews2017
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 53.4 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 25.8%, Violent 23.1%, Anime 17.8%, Cute 9.2%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #5 Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.3
94% matchVery Positive93% of 160 reviews2017
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 76.1 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 25.3%, Violent 21.6%, Anime 18.8%, Cute 10.9%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #6 The Eden of Grisaia
94% matchVery Positive93% of 117 reviews2017
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 295.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 20.6%, Violent 17.5%, Anime 14.9%, Romance 11.6%, Cute 8.3%
- #7 Tomoyo After ~It's a Wonderful Life~ English Edition
93% matchVery Positive91% of 705 reviews2016
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 56.8 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 44.1%, Anime 23.3%, Romance 12%, Casual 6.9%, Adventure 6.8%
- #8 The Labyrinth of Grisaia
92% matchVery Positive88% of 159 reviews2016
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 580.7 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 25.1%, Anime 17.8%, Violent 15.7%, Romance 10%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #9 Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.5
91% matchVery Positive96% of 134 reviews2018
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 88.8 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 26%, Violent 21.2%, Anime 19.4%, Cute 10.9%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #10 CLANNAD Side Stories
91% matchVery Positive88% of 397 reviews2016
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 156.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Delve further into the world of CLANNAD and experience the stories beyond the original visual novel adventure. Known as CLANNAD Hikari Mimamoru Sakamichi de in Japan, This Steam version features high resolution assets and is translated into English for the very first time.
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.5%, Anime 17.3%, Casual 11.2%, Story Rich 8.9%, Cute 8.6%
- #11 Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.4
90% matchVery Positive97% of 132 reviews2018
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 84.4 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 27.6%, Violent 20.7%, Anime 20.3%, Cute 11.5%, Adventure 6.5%
- #12 The Fruit of Grisaia
89% matchVery Positive93% of 1,095 reviews2015
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 127.7 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 33.2%, Anime 22.5%, Romance 12.1%, Violent 10.2%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #13 ef - the latter tale. (All Ages)
89% matchVery Positive97% of 123 reviews2019
Dev: minoriPub: MangaGamer
Windows
In this direct continuation of "ef - the first tale", Yuu tells the tale of a young woman who has lost one of her eyes due to an accident, but who may have lost so much more beneath the surface.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.5%, Anime 21.1%, Romance 18.6%, Adventure 14.4%, Story Rich 13.8%
- #14 Harmonia
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 777 reviews2016
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 89.6 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 35%, Anime 24.5%, Violent 15.1%, Casual 10.4%, Adventure 9.8%
- #15 Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.5.5
87% matchVery Positive93% of 82 reviews2019
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 207.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 26.3%, Violent 19.8%, Anime 19.5%, Cute 11.3%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #16 Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star- HD
86% matchVery Positive94% of 382 reviews2017
Dev: FavoritePub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A Japanese love adventure game, as you follow the story of Kogasaka You, his hometown and a promise he made.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.6%, Anime 18.8%, Cute 10.8%, Story Rich 10.1%, Casual 9.2%
- #17 If My Heart Had Wings -Flight Diary-
86% matchVery Positive95% of 527 reviews2019
Dev: MoeNovel
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
While If My Heart Had Wings -Flight Diary- is technically a fan disc for If My Heart Had Wings, it includes six stories - including the prologue and epilogue to the main story - and acts as a sort of sequel to the original.
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.5%, Anime 24.9%, Romance 15.9%, Casual 8.6%, Adventure 7.1%
- #18 Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole
85% matchVery Positive93% of 2,444 reviews2017
Dev: KeroQPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 168.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 32%, Violent 20.5%, Anime 13.9%, Romance 10.4%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #19 STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,225 reviews2019
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 129.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A story for every lab member. Discover a new side of each STEINS;GATE character and get a glimpse of their inner thoughts through 10 new stories.
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.2%, Anime 23.8%, Adventure 18.3%, Story Rich 13.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #20 STEINS;GATE 0
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,939 reviews2018
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 124.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE.
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.3%, Anime 25%, Story Rich 16.6%, Adventure 5.4%, Romance 5.1%
- #21 ISLAND
82% matchVery Positive95% of 1,748 reviews2018
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 154.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sanzenkai Setsuna awakens on the shore of isolated island Urashima with no memories of his past. Befriending three local girls, Rinne, Karen, and Sara, Setsuna's quest to discover the secrets of Urashima and how they tie into his own past - and future - begins.
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.5%, Anime 22.2%, Story Rich 10.1%, Romance 10%, Cute 8.7%
- #22 Muv-Luv photonmelodies♮
83% matchVery Positive88% of 249 reviews2020
Dev: aNCHOR Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.1 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 28.7%, Anime 22%, Violent 16.2%, Romance 10.9%, Adventure 7.5%
- #23 Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue - EXTRA2
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,017 reviews2022
Dev: spritePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 94.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Aokana - EXTRA2 is the official Misaki after story for Aokana.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.5%, Romance 17.8%, Anime 16.9%, Emotional 13.4%, Cute 10.9%
- #24 Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,457 reviews2017
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24.7 hrsMean: 46.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
This is the 2nd half of the Umineko When They Cry sound novel series, featuring episodes 5 through 8. This steam version features multi-language options, swap-able renewed character sprites, as well as the original BGMs and un-cut content.
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.4%, Anime 18.2%, Story Rich 17.1%, Romance 7%, Adventure 6.5%
- #25 CLANNAD
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,460 reviews2015
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 105.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
From the world renowned visual novel studio Key, the highly rated story of CLANNAD is now available on Steam! Improved visuals, achievement integration, and Dangopedia make this the best version of CLANNAD to date.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.6%, Anime 19.4%, Romance 15.3%, Drama 11.1%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #26 fault - milestone two side:above
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,564 reviews2015
Dev: ALICE IN DISSONANCE
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 33.3 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 47.7%, Anime 30.8%, Story Rich 14.3%, Adventure 3.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #27 Sabbat of the Witch
79% matchVery Positive93% of 2,370 reviews2018
Dev: YUZUSOFTPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 295.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 46.1%, Anime 19.9%, Romance 11.2%, Cute 8.4%, Casual 5.6%
- #28 Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.6
80% matchVery Positive95% of 110 reviews2019
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Haruto, along with Sengoku, Ukawa, and the other members of the first Phantom Triggers go to visit the grave of their old friend, and the memories of the life of Aoi - a young woman so vicious, and yet so pure - return once more. What events led to Aoi's final moments?
Why similar: Visual Novel 34%, Anime 25.1%, Cute 14.2%, Casual 8.2%, Adventure 7.9%
- #29 9-nine-:NewEpisode
78% matchVery Positive94% of 713 reviews2022
Dev: PALETTEPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 184.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Enjoy short after stories for the heroines of the 9-nine- series in 9-nine-:NewEpisode!
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.3%, Anime 18.9%, Casual 12.6%, Romance 11.8%, Emotional 8.8%
- #30 Summer Pockets
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,789 reviews2020
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 137.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
From the creators of Angel Beats! and CLANNAD, Key, comes their latest emotional, award-winning journey. Follow protagonist Takahara Hairi as he travels to the secluded island Torishirojima, where he rediscovers what it means to enjoy summer vacation.
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.2%, Anime 16%, Emotional 13.3%, Casual 10.1%, Adventure 9.5%
- #31 9-nine-:Episode 2
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,889 reviews2019
Dev: PALETTEPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 184.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
It's Sora and Kakeru's time to shine when the action heats up in 9-nine-: Episode 2. Can they take down the murderer before it's too late for them both?
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.9%, Anime 22.4%, Violent 19%, Cute 11.2%, Casual 5.9%
- #32 Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,634 reviews2016
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.9 hrsMean: 40.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.
Why similar: Visual Novel 50.9%, Anime 20.4%, Story Rich 19.9%, Romance 3.9%, Adventure 3.6%
- #33 Muv-Luv
76% matchVery Positive94% of 1,935 reviews2018
Dev: aNCHOR Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
One of the most highly-acclaimed visual novel series arrives on Steam, newly revamped and officially in English! An interdimensional love story that takes high school romance on a roller-coaster ride through the depths of despair, culminating in a sci-fi grand finale of epic proportions.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.6%, Anime 20.6%, Romance 19.9%, Story Rich 10.3%, Cute 9.9%
- #34 G-senjou no Maou - The Devil on G-String
77% matchVery Positive92% of 744 reviews2015
Dev: AKABEiSOFT2Pub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
You play as Azai Kyousuke, the son of an infamous gangster. Kyousuke knows what he likes and lets nothing stand in his way in getting what he wants. Referred to as God by his classmates, he often enjoys listening to Bach and "working" part time for his stepfather.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40%, Anime 19.2%, Story Rich 11.5%, Romance 10.6%, Violent 10.2%
- #35 XBlaze Lost: Memories
78% matchVery Positive80% of 50 reviews2016
Dev: Arc System WorksPub: Aksys Games
Windows
XBlaze Lost: Memories is a visual-novel game based in the BlazBlue universe and the sequel to XBlaze Code: Embryo!
Why similar: Anime 35.8%, Visual Novel 25.5%, Adventure 13.1%, Cute 12.2%, Story Rich 10.5%
- #36 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.4 Himatsubushi
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 867 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 30.4%, Violent 23.3%, Anime 19.2%, Story Rich 9.9%, Adventure 5.2%
- #37 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,008 reviews2017
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 21.9 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 34%, Anime 24.7%, Violent 19.2%, Story Rich 10.6%, Adventure 9.1%
- #38 Liminal Border Part III
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Purple SoftwarePub: Shiravune
Windows
Following the events of Part II, Itsuki and the gang's "Rave" business is close to getting off the ground. Itsuki looks to Meryl Hathaway, a young girl often seen accompanying Kotoko, as a counter to the violence of the Umon-kai as he searches for a way to destroy them once and for all.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22%, Romance 17.2%, Anime 15.6%, Drama 12.2%, Cute 10.8%
- #39 NEKO-NIN exHeart 2
73% matchVery Positive95% of 294 reviews2018
Dev: WhirlpoolPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 138.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
This is a Sequel to NEKO-NIN exHeart. Japan. From time immemorial, there are those who possess superhuman abilities. These beings who looked like a cross between man and beast are called Demi-Humans. They acted as Ninja and served those in power.
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.1%, Anime 30.3%, Cute 13.9%, Casual 9.7%, Adventure 6.2%
- #40 [TDA01] Muv-Luv Unlimited: THE DAY AFTER - Episode 01 REMASTERED
73% matchVery Positive90% of 86 reviews2021
Dev: aNCHOR Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The epic saga of Muv-Luv Unlimited: The Day After continues! In the aftermath of Operation Babylon, only a few inhabitable places remain on Earth. Follow the Japanese survivors in Seattle as they struggle to rebuild their lives — and defend themselves from the BETA.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.4%, Violent 20.4%, Anime 17%, Romance 10.3%, Cute 9.7%
- #41 Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue - EXTRA1
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,660 reviews2020
Dev: spritePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 72.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Aokana - EXTRA1 is the official Mashiro afterstory for Aokana.Experience even more Aokana in 1440p!
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.3%, Anime 27.2%, Cute 13.8%, Casual 10.4%, Adventure 10.3%
- #42 Sakura no Mori † Dreamers 2
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 520 reviews2019
Dev: MOONSTONEPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 238.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
《樱之杜†净梦者2》是MOONSTONE于2017年夏天发售的《樱之杜†净梦者》的正统续作。游戏剧情采用双线叙事模式,同时讲述了圆香避开杀身之祸与主人公展开恋爱发展的平行时空故事以及在前作的时空下后续发生的主人公所在的樱之杜净梦者组织所遭遇的新奇事件。是前作玩家不可错过的精彩续作。
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.5%, Violent 30%, Anime 20.1%, Adventure 11.1%, Story Rich 5.2%
- #43 Momoiro Closet
74% 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 25.3%, Anime 19%, Romance 13.9%, Cute 10.9%, Emotional 10.6%
- #44 9-nine-:Episode 3
70% matchVery Positive92% of 984 reviews2020
Dev: PALETTEPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 283.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
9-nine-: Episode 3 is the latest chapter in this series of supernatural mystery visual novels with the focus now shifted towards a new heroine, Haruka Kosaka.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.3%, Romance 20.5%, Anime 14.5%, Cute 11.2%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #45 Bai Qu: Hundreds of Melodies
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 701 reviews2017
Dev: Magenta Factory
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A melody of life and death surrounding a sickly girl and her friends.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.8%, Romance 15.7%, Anime 14.7%, Cute 9.8%, Emotional 9.3%
- #46 [TDA02] Muv-Luv Unlimited: THE DAY AFTER - Episode 02 REMASTERED
71% matchVery Positive86% of 69 reviews2021
Dev: aNCHOR Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Muv-Luv Unlimited: The Day After continues! The Shogun has come to Seattle, and with her, an installation that might solve the ongoing food crisis. But tensions simmer beneath the surface, as an unseen enemy waits for its chance to strike.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.7%, Violent 23.2%, Anime 19.1%, Cute 11.1%, Story Rich 10%
- #47 Little Busters! English Edition
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,092 reviews2017
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 42.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Capturing the hearts of countless fans since 2007, Little Busters! is an emotional visual novel from Key, the minds behind Angel Beats! and CLANNAD. This special English release supports touch controls and dynamic switching between English and Japanese text, and is in HD for the first time on PC.
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.1%, Anime 18.2%, Romance 9.3%, Story Rich 8.2%, Drama 8.1%
- #48 Da Capo 3 R
71% matchVery Positive97% of 150 reviews2017
Dev: CircusPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 156.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Da Capo 3 R is a visual novel set in a secret magic school hidden beneath the city of London. This slice-of-life story will blossom into a tale of love, romance, and friendship as the students overcome the magic trials that await.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.3%, Anime 17.6%, Romance 17.1%, Emotional 11.6%, Cute 10.2%
- #49 Hello Lady! - Complete Edition
69% matchVery Positive86% of 416 reviews2022
Dev: AKATSUKI-WORKSPub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 38.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
It's the Dawn of a New Age- The 21st century has brought about its own slew of problems for society at large. Asa result, the most promising youths from around the world have been gathered and enrolled in Amakawa Noble Academy.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.3%, Romance 16.4%, Drama 13.4%, Anime 12.6%, Story Rich 11.2%
- #50 Wild Romance: Mofu Mofu Edition
72% matchVery Positive80% of 194 reviews2017
Dev: NornPub: Cherry Kiss Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 292.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Expanded version of previously released Wild Romance including new UI, more features and additional never before seen in English content. Follow the adventures of Kazuma as he reconnects with four female friends who accidentally reveal that they are not mere humans.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.3%, Anime 24.6%, Romance 11.8%, Cute 11.5%, Story Rich 11.3%
- #51 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 873 reviews2018
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 40.2 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 37.2%, Anime 23.1%, Violent 18.7%, Story Rich 10.4%, Adventure 8.1%
- #52 Muv-Luv Alternative
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,575 reviews2018
Dev: aNCHOR Inc.
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Playtime's over. Time for despair. Experience the definitive version of a masterpiece in the Muv-Luv trilogy's thrilling conclusion. Note: therapy not included.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.1%, Violent 20.2%, Anime 17.1%, Romance 12.2%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #53 planetarian HD
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 3,260 reviews2017
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 65.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
planetarian HD is an engaging and emotional visual novel from legendary game studio, Key. A sub-brand of VISUAL ARTS, Key are also famed for creating Kanon, AIR, CLANNAD, Little Busters!, Rewrite, Angel Beats!, and Summer Pockets.
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.4%, Anime 25.4%, Drama 9.9%, Casual 6.7%, Emotional 5.6%
- #54 ATRI -My Dear Moments-
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 22,459 reviews2020
Dev: FrontwingPub: ANIPLEX.EXE
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 106.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"As the world sank, I found you." In the near future, a sudden and unexplained sea rise has left much of human civilization underwater. In a little town slowly being enveloped by the ocean, an unforgettable summer is about to begin for a boy and a mysterious robot girl...
Why similar: Visual Novel 30.6%, Anime 16.4%, Romance 14.7%, Cute 9.4%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #55 Seventh Lair
67% matchVery Positive94% of 398 reviews2022
Dev: NOVECTPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac
Seventh Lair is a short visual novel featuring some cast members of The House in Fata Morgana. It exists in a parallel universe to the original game, so it can be enjoyed even by those unfamiliar with it.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Anime 18.6%, Drama 11.5%, Violent 9.7%, Romance 8.2%
- #56 Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.7
69% matchVery Positive88% of 120 reviews2020
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
As daily life goes on unchanged, the girls - and Haruto - continue to sharpen their fangs. They are summoned for a mission of unprecedented scale, against the religious organization "TFA", where Enishi and Kuroe await. What kind of hellish scenes will Arisaka have to face on the battlefield?
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.4%, Anime 18.1%, Drama 12.6%, Emotional 11.5%, Cute 10.7%
- #57 Yumeutsutsu Re:After
68% matchVery Positive88% of 104 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: Adventure 36.7%, Visual Novel 29.3%, Anime 11.6%, Romance 9.5%, Cute 6.2%
- #58 Stella of The End
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,926 reviews2023
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Jude Gray, a wandering Courier, receives a request to deliver some very special cargo. This cargo turns out to be Philia, an android girl who is unaffected by the enigmatic Singularity Machines.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.5%, Anime 16.9%, Violent 16.6%, Emotional 13.1%, Cute 7.3%
- #59 Symphonic Rain
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,136 reviews2017
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 33.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The reborn HD edition, Remastered by Siro! Set in Piova, the city of music and endless rain. Guide Chris Vertin on the path to become a master musician in a harmonious fusion of Visual Novel and Music-based gameplay.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.9%, Anime 16.5%, Romance 14.5%, Drama 9.9%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #60 Ciconia When They Cry - Phase 1: For You, the Replaceable Ones
66% matchVery Positive93% of 540 reviews2019
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
This is the first chapter in newest entry When They Cry visual novel series produced by Ryuukishi07. It features HD graphics, more detailed animations, and newly created songs by many of the composers from Umineko, as well as several new additions.
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.7%, Violent 29.8%, Anime 16.3%, Story Rich 9.1%, Adventure 9.1%