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Games Like The Ming Dynasty: Firewood and Flames

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Visual Novel: Late Ming. Players take on the role of the scheming Zheng Wuji, who is compelled to procure a batch of giant golden sandalwood for the imperial palace. They navigate through a series of conspiracies and uncover the truth, while experiencing the love and hatred of seven beauties.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: To be announced
Developer: Drilling Wood For Fire
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    Windows

    A tropical-themed visual novel woven with romance and lingering mysteries. I met a friend—but only I can see her. The doctor insists she’s a delusion, yet she claims to be from another realm. Who can I truly trust? My choices will determine everything.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 17.3%, Lore-Rich 17%, Emotional 16.8%, Immersive Sim 16.7%, RPG 10.7%

  44. #44 Just Another Life
    73% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2023
    Dev: Angry Goat Games
    Windows · Mac

    Just Another Life is a narrative-driven "life simulation" visual novel mixed with adventure game puzzle elements. Play as John Doe, just another life in the little town of Hope. Help John learn the stories of the various characters of Hope, and help him overcome the hurdles to his own happiness.

    Why similar: Immersive Sim 19.5%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Emotional 14.4%, Dialogue Heavy 12.2%, RPG 11.7%

  45. #45 Da Rong
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nullform Games
    Windows

    Play as Da Rong across a lifetime of meetings and farewells with family, friends, and fellow villagers. This linear narrative game unfolds through walking, dialogue, and interaction. Choices reveal what Da Rong leaves unspoken, but do not change the main story.

    Why similar: Historical 23.7%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Emotional 18.6%, Dialogue Heavy 15.9%, RPG 9.4%

  46. #46 The Three Kingdoms: Rebirth
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 3,014 reviews2026
    Dev: 玛奇阿朵互娱科技Pub: 凤麟工作室
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    You, an ordinary modern person, cross into the Three Kingdoms. There you meet legendary heroes and beauties. Will you retreat with your love, or rise to conquer the land? Every choice rewrites history—or leads to your doom.

    Why similar: Immersive Sim 15.9%, Visual Novel 15%, Lore-Rich 14.2%, RPG 9.5%, Emotional 8.8%

  47. #47 To Be In Love With Girls Group
    71% matchMixed65% of 236 reviews2024
    Dev: 光禾文化
    Windows

    "To Be Love With Girls Group" is the world's first real-life interactive video game for nurturing girl groups, produced by "Guanghe Media". Game players will take on the role of a girl group agent from the first perspective in the game to search for and discover girl group trainees

    Why similar: Immersive Sim 21.8%, Visual Novel 17%, RPG 13.5%, First-Person 10.5%, Romance 9.4%

  48. #48 Reminiscence
    70% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: Ambling Alpaca Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In the winter of 210 AD, the renowned genius strategist Zhōu Yú died of illness. Qiáo Qīng, his widowed concubine, reminisces on their bittersweet relationship while going through the belongs in their bedroom. The player's choices affect her sentiment, which in turn affects how the game ends.

    Why similar: Historical 34%, Visual Novel 28.4%, RPG 14.9%, Romance 12.5%, Multiple Endings 7.8%

  49. #49 锈翅 逃离我的家乡 Without Wings
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 191 reviews2025
    Dev: 埋月山枯Pub: Never Knows Best
    Windows

    玩家将以第一视角,扮演一名高中辍学的女孩,她被迫进入注塑厂打工。后来,她通过一款网络游戏,认识了大城市里的男孩阿澈,她义无反顾地向着有阿澈的未来奔去,也是向着能够逃离大山的未来奔去。在这跨越千里的鸿沟之间,她经历了期待、欣喜、意外、无助……最终,你将做出怎样的选择?

    Why similar: Immersive Sim 18%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Emotional 15.9%, Word Game 13.5%, RPG 10.2%

  50. #50 Tavern Maid's Daily Life
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: koko games
    Windows

    In 'Tavern Maid’s Daily Life' you play as a maid working at the 'Red Fox Tavern', serving all kinds of customers and enjoying a cozy, eventful everyday life. Between casual chats and daily chores, you’ll gradually uncover the deeper stories and mysteries of the fantasy world around you.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 20.3%, Lore-Rich 20.1%, Immersive Sim 15.9%, RPG 15.2%, Word Game 10.6%

  51. #51 Sometime Again
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 因遇制作组
    Windows

    Reunion in Time is a school-life visual novel set in an authentic senior year. Attend classes, hang out with classmates, and make choices that subtly shape your relationships and the ending. Casual mini-games offer a light break.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 24.5%, RPG 19.1%, Word Game 17.9%, Emotional 14.2%, Lore-Rich 13.6%

  52. #52 唯独记得我 WHO I AM
    68% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: 苏我Su_wo
    Windows

    The fictional nation of Danna's turbulent history of independence and foreign intervention serves only as a backdrop. This is simply a cliché love story about its third generation, who grew up in peace. (ノ◕ヮ◕)ノ*:・゚✧

    Why similar: Visual Novel 23.7%, RPG 18.5%, Word Game 13.5%, Romance 12.3%, Story Rich 10.7%

  53. #53 Kill The Emperor
    70% matchPositive80% of 30 reviews2023
    Dev: AmyBeryl
    Windows

    A traditional RPG with unexpected plot. The female ghost said she would be reborn to revenge, but her memory would be erased before her rebirth. Can she get revenge? You play a college student. You can see things that others can't see and investigate a story of "Southeast the Peacock Flies".

    Why similar: Historical 22.9%, Emotional 19.4%, RPG 15.3%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Multiple Endings 10.5%

  54. #54 浮生若梦-蜀宫
    67% 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: RPG 25.7%, Visual Novel 22.1%, Historical 19.1%, Emotional 13.3%, Lore-Rich 7.4%

  55. #55 Альтушка с Госуслуг
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gamedev Forge studio
    Windows

    В светлом будущем России вопрос выбора жизненного спутника решён и решён не кем-то там, а самим правительством страны! Теперь государство с любовью и заботой возьмет на себя трудности и ответственность подбора того единственного.

    Why similar: Immersive Sim 24.2%, Visual Novel 22.1%, RPG 18%, First-Person 9.8%, Exploration 7.8%

  56. #56 龙栖
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 35 reviews2023
    Dev: 鲛人文化工作室
    Windows

    In 1995, you came to Longqi Village to carry out academic research on the "Mother of Dragons culture". However, what should be a normal journey becomes more and more confusing due to the strange advent of ancient myths and the conflict between modern ideas and inherited beliefs...

    Why similar: Historical 22.3%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Word Game 15.2%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, RPG 12%

  57. #57 Drifting on the river at dusk
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 大狙Pub: 滴克工作室
    Windows

    A suspenseful visual novel set in a fictionalized Song Dynasty. What is Jianghu? Some say it is flashing blades and clashing swords, rival sects locked in endless feuds, heroes galloping freely across the land. But for most......

    Why similar: Visual Novel 25.7%, Lore-Rich 24.3%, RPG 18%, Word Game 11.1%, Exploration 5.7%

  58. #58 沉舟:序章
    67% match5 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: 孟夏MengxiaPub: 糕薯科技
    Windows · Mac

    Play as a group of underground workers who fight in the dark, and stage a treacherous spy war story in Nanjing during World War II. How will you respond to identity crises, betrayals, and collapsed beliefs? Loyalty or betrayal, abandon others or be abandoned...

    Why similar: Historical 20.3%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Lore-Rich 15.3%, RPG 12.3%, Conspiracy 9.2% ★

  59. #59 Rosa Mortifera
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: sky blue aster
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A fantasy visual novel about a knight who would do anything for his lady. Handmade illustrations with original music.

    Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.7%, Historical 17.4%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Emotional 15.5%, Romance 9%

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