60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Casual, Interactive Fiction, Relaxing, Cooking.
The Perfect Bowl is a cozy, heartfelt narrative Ramen arranger about dealing with grief, following Jim Wada, the new owner of his family’s ramen business. Journey with him as he copes with his father’s illness and helps his customers find comfort in ramen, aiming to heal himself along the way.
Bearly Baking
Bearly Baking is a cooking and relationship-building game where you play as a bear running an inn to feed animals for hibernation. You cook bread and muffins in small mini-games, and based on the quality, you build better relationships with your patrons and learn more about their stories.
Black Dog Bar
Black Dog Bar is a dialog-based bartender simulator. Each client has its own story. Communicate, mix cocktails, and... manipulate. It is only you who decides where the complicated story of each hero will turn and what will happen to them when they leave the bar.
Bearly Baking is a cooking and relationship-building game where you play as a bear running an inn to feed animals for hibernation. You cook bread and muffins in small mini-games, and based on the quality, you build better relationships with your patrons and learn more about their stories.
Why similar: Cooking 24.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Visual Novel 11%, Simulation 8.3%, Relaxing 7.1%
Black Dog Bar is a dialog-based bartender simulator. Each client has its own story. Communicate, mix cocktails, and... manipulate. It is only you who decides where the complicated story of each hero will turn and what will happen to them when they leave the bar.
Why similar: Cooking 27.4%, Interactive Fiction 17.5%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Emotional 10.9%, Relaxing 10.7%
Potion Tales is a potion brewing game, in which the potions you create decide the fate of your customers. Make yourself at home in a cozy potion kitchen and prepare different potions for the unique problems of your customers.
Why similar: Cooking 30.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Relaxing 12.2%, Story Rich 9.4%
A Greek Myth-based, heartfelt narrative game where you're a demigod named Aelius trying to find your godly father and re-forge your family.
Why similar: Cooking 26.4%, Interactive Fiction 20%, Visual Novel 14.7%, LGBTQ+ 9%, Multiple Endings 7.1%
The Archipelago is a visual novel about brewing tea. The teas you choose determine who you encounter in the midst of a vibrant and changing world.
Why similar: Cooking 25.2%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Emotional 10.8%, LGBTQ+ 10.1%
A romantic, fantasy slice-of-life visual novel about Emile Mayer — the owner of A Slice of Comfort bakery in the Kingdom of Selias — when the Fae Kingdom's royal procession, and the interesting newcomer that comes with it, changes his life forever.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.4%, Cooking 20.4%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Simulation 11.2%, Emotional 9.1%
In Midnight Ramen, you play as the owner of a late-night ramen stand and his apprentice. You interact with your customers, listen to their troubles, and help them out whenever you can. But as the bowls of ramen are cooked and served, troubles are beginning to brew in your own life as well...
Why similar: Cooking 27.5%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Emotional 13.8%, Relaxing 8.9%
Dungeon Hotpot is a cozy narrative game set in a torchlit dungeon, where you comfort weary adventurers with warm, delicious bowls of monster hotpot.
Why similar: Cooking 27.9%, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Relaxing 10.2%, Multiple Endings 8.2%
A fantasy tea-brewing adventure. Listen to your customers' worries and brew them the tea that they didn't know they needed.
Why similar: Cooking 24%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Relaxing 9.6%, LGBTQ+ 9.4%
Run a tea shop in the British countryside and enkindle your love for poetry in this heartfelt visual novel. Play as Ms Meadows, retired journalist and tea enthusiast, as she prepares for her best friend’s long-awaited visit. Listen to customers’ stories, brew tea, and craft wholehearted poems.
Why similar: Cooking 25.1%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Emotional 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%, Multiple Endings 10%
Cozy visual novel about a lovely witch who’s able to talk to spirits in a fantasy setting. Using her powers, Julia helps her neighbors in their daily whereabouts. Craft potions, find the right time to use them and get to know both spirits and clients to find their peace.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.6%, Emotional 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Relaxing 11.3%, LGBTQ+ 8.7%
A DEMO of "Sincerely, Robin" -- our upcoming management, cooking, and narrative game currently in development! Play as Robin and return to your hometown to regrow your late grandfather's bed and breakfast. Cook meals, connect with the community, and forge lasting relationships!
Why similar: Cooking 29.7%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Emotional 15%, Crafting 12.4%, Story Rich 8.3%
Blend tea and friendship in the flavourful world of Pekoe, a cozy cat-filled tea-making simulator about taking the time for self-care and connecting with what makes you happy. Build relationships, upgrade your teahouse, and discover new recipes as you work towards creating a place you can call home.
Why similar: Cooking 25.5%, Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Crafting 17%, LGBTQ+ 10.3%, Relaxing 9.5%
Experience the stories of Haru, Erika, and Manami, a trio of friends navigating their feelings of love, connection, and just wanting to belong.
Why similar: Visual Novel 17.2%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Emotional 14.4%, LGBTQ+ 12.9%, Relaxing 12.2%
In "Ring Craft," you will play as a ring forging master, using various materials to add useful or useless attributes to the rings. You will explore the secrets of nutrition, oop, I mean, enchantment. Whether it's miracles-craft or disaster-craft, it's all up to you!
Why similar: Cooking 43.9%, Crafting 20.8%, Relaxing 14.1%, Simulation 10.2%, Casual 8%
Welcome Tavernkeep! In this D&D-inspired visual novel you will run a cozy seaside tavern, meet adventurers, gather rumours and mix fate-altering drinks to stop dreams from twisting into nightmares.
Why similar: Cooking 20.8%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Multiple Endings 10.7%, Emotional 10%
Win the hearts of Parisians with your cooking, discover delicious recipes, and become a chef worthy of working onboard the Orient Express.
Why similar: Cooking 33.3%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Relaxing 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Story Rich 7.7%
Birb Café is a coffee-making visual novel about a cute bird helping adventurers on their quests. Your choices matter!
Why similar: Cooking 30%, Interactive Fiction 19.3%, Visual Novel 16%, Relaxing 10.8%, Multiple Endings 7.7%
Help Smokey the cat save his home! Run a traditional Warung Jamu in Village Meow, master ancient herbal recipes, and brew the perfect cure for your neighbors. Listen to their stories, cook with care, and earn enough to pay off the ruthless loan shark, Bos Oyen, before time runs out!
Why similar: Cooking 35.3%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Relaxing 13.2%, Multiple Endings 7.9%, Simulation 7.6%
Be the person you needed. Brew tea, listen well, and guide branching stories in a narrative slice-of-life about showing up when it matters. No perfect answers. Only your choices and what they set in motion.
Why similar: Emotional 19.3%, Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Relaxing 11.5%, Story Rich 9.4%
Alchemy type cooking sim about Malin and her mom who were sent to the past by their newly bought cafe ♡
Why similar: Crafting 19.2%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Cooking 14.7%, Story Rich 11.3%, Relaxing 9.3%
Welcome to the Ace & Aro Meetup! Everyone is accepted here – whether you’re a-spec yourself or just curious to learn more. Meet the members, try a cocktail (or two) and unwind with some arcade games. Let’s have a heart-to-heart!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Visual Novel 19.3%, LGBTQ+ 17.1%, Relaxing 9.8%, Casual 8.6%
Open your fridge, choose the ingredients, examine, chop, seasoning, heat, and taste them. During the lockdown, you start to learn how to cook from your dear grandma.
Why similar: Cooking 37.6%, Emotional 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Story Rich 8.7%, Simulation 8.4%
During the 2020 lockdown, Dorothy spends her days caring for jars of sourdough starters. By sharing them with others, she builds unexpected connections and discovers small acts of kindness that bring warmth in difficult times.
Why similar: Cooking 23.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Relaxing 12.1%, Emotional 10%
“Flowers for You” is a gentle adventure game where you create custom bouquets based on each customer’s story as a florist. Set in modern Japan, listen to faded memories and craft floral arrangements that bring color back into their lives.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.6%, Crafting 16%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Emotional 14.5%, LGBTQ+ 10.4%
Fusion is a puzzle game with visual novel elements where you will meet many characters on your way to becoming a legendary alchemist.
Why similar: Crafting 25.7%, Visual Novel 23.7%, Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Relaxing 17.3%, Casual 8.4%
Work as Penelope on her day off! Complete mini-games to prepare the food for a wide variety of customers!
Why similar: Cooking 35.4%, Visual Novel 21.3%, Relaxing 11.5%, Multiple Endings 8.2%, Simulation 7.6%
Is one life worth the price of another? A bittersweet visual novel about life and death, trust and bonds, and promises made. Brought to you by popular Japanese bishojo game developer SWEET&TEA. Winner of the Moe Game Awards 2016's "New Brand Award"!
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.3%, Emotional 19.7%, Relaxing 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Cooking 12.8%
Welcome to Pride Park! Experience six main stories and several bonus stories centered around the staff and students of this eclectic idol school in this episodic, slice-of-life visual novel!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.1%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Simulation 13.9%, Emotional 12.2%, Casual 10.9%
Join Battam, an exiled witch, on his quest to make a brand new type of coven! Explore a colorful world, gather ingredients for potion brewing and cooking, immerse yourself in a long and detailed story, all while viewing some optional romantic scenes in this hybrid visual novel!
Why similar: Cooking 22.8%, Crafting 17.1%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Emotional 13.4%, LGBTQ+ 12.3%
A bite-sized visual novel about going on dates with some absolutely disastrous goblins.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.3%, Visual Novel 18.1%, LGBTQ+ 14%, Emotional 11.9%, Simulation 7.7%
A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24%, Emotional 23.5%, Interactive Fiction 22.2%, Story Rich 12.2%, LGBTQ+ 7.3%
A cozy narrative simulation game where you craft bubble tea, guide heartfelt conversations, and play character-driven mini-games that explore mental wellbeing through meaningful choices and gentle, story-rich gameplay.
Why similar: Cooking 24.9%, Interactive Fiction 19.3%, Crafting 15.7%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Emotional 8.7%
Carry Onward is a narrative gameplay short that follows a grieving man as he packs up his home. Immerse yourself in his thoughts and emotions by interacting with items, which shape his internal state. Experience the transformative power of memories and the hope that arises from embracing change.
Why similar: Emotional 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Visual Novel 13%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Relaxing 11.8%
He is a bandit who sells lives. She is a mute girl seeking revenge. In a famine-ravaged ancient China, a ruthless trafficker escorts four girls to a demon's feast. But when a deadly secret is revealed, a cold transaction turns into a journey of redemption. A dark visual novel about an unlikely bond.
Why similar: Cooking 32.6%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Story Rich 8.3%
Whispering Breeze is a fantasy brewing simulation game with different storylines. along with the characters Listen to problems and stories inspired by your imagination. And help them out by serving them a drink or two.
Why similar: Cooking 31.5%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 16%, Relaxing 11.8%, Story Rich 10.2%
You have been constantly perplexed by a question. In search of the answer, you embark on a journey of exploration. You traverse the desolate lands of suffering and cross fragmented spaces of chaos. You never had a direction, yet you ultimately reached the harbor.
Why similar: Cooking 28.4%, Interactive Fiction 23.1%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Relaxing 12.2%, Story Rich 11.3%
Play as a fairytale hero and help him garden, since saving the princess didn't go that well. A fantasy gardening visual novel and clicker game.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.7%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Emotional 15.3%, Relaxing 13.9%, LGBTQ+ 12.1%
An otome visual novel where you choose your romance with an attractive boy in culinary school. A perfectly delectable romance for foodies.
Why similar: Cooking 24.5%, Visual Novel 17.1%, LGBTQ+ 14.3%, Relaxing 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%
Tomorrow Will Be Dying is an atmospheric, story-driven slice-of-life visual novel with light sim elements about finding yourself through your connections with others.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.5%, Visual Novel 23.9%, Casual 13.3%, Relaxing 11.7%, Multiple Endings 8.1%
You are the only blacksmith in a dying empire. Listen to your customers, deduce their true intentions, and forge the weapons that will save your city - or arm its destroyers. Master the anvil, balance the factions, and live with the consequences of your craft.
Why similar: Crafting 28.6%, Interactive Fiction 26.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, Simulation 10.1%, Multiple Endings 6.3%
Coffee Talk Tokyo is the newest entry in the beloved series, set in a late-night café in Tokyo. Brew drinks, meet humans and yōkai, and experience heartfelt stories in a cozy, story-rich world.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Emotional 12.7%, Relaxing 12.1%, Multiple Endings 9.6%
Idol Talent Show Simulation Game-Train from zero to idol debut! Rank high to stay in! Explore the map, manage your schedule and play mini-games.Face tough evaluations,compete with fellow trainees, and forge meaningful bonds. Your choices will unlock 10+ unique endings. Can you shine?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32.4%, Visual Novel 23.2%, Story Rich 17.7%, Multiple Endings 17%, Simulation 9.4%
If she leaves now you will never see her again. Would you have enough courage to take a step, or would you stay quiet and regret it? Experience this story about love and loss.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.7%, Emotional 19.6%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Multiple Endings 13.2%, LGBTQ+ 12.9%
Mix amazing cocktails while you climb the ranks as a bartender and unlock diverse bartending venues in this narrative-driven bartender simulator.
Why similar: Cooking 32.8%, Crafting 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Simulation 8.7%, Visual Novel 8.5%
A short short mix tape of one story that connects three shorter stories. On the NewWave, a magical game console that is retro but new, enjoy DON'T SAY YES, TO:NORTH, and a secret tale nobody yet knows. Welcome to a slightly fantastical and nostalgic world of painful, toilful, and beautiful stories!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.3%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Emotional 15.4%, LGBTQ+ 13.6%, Relaxing 12.7%
A free drama-mystery visual novel with a modern fantasy setting. Reach out to the fourteen people trapped inside to find the truth through eighteen endings, influenced by but not exclusively bound to your own system time.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.3%, Visual Novel 26.1%, LGBTQ+ 12.8%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, Story Rich 10.9%
Congrats, you just inherited a farm and your hot neighbors will not let you be! Erotic hijinks ensue on your neverending quest to expand your farm! Discover spicy romances and intertwining stories in this bizarrely relaxing farm simulator.
Why similar: Cooking 22.9%, LGBTQ+ 16.5%, Crafting 16.4%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Relaxing 8.8%
"This way. I'm waiting for you." The Cloud VR is a healing fantasy VR game where you go on an adventure to meet someone waiting for you. You can interact and explore in various spaces on your journey. We hope you enjoy a moving journey in a fairytale-like world.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.8%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Relaxing 12.8%, Multiple Endings 9.9%, Emotional 9.7%
A domineering CEO-like older sister who’s gentle only to her sister, a childhood friend who became her doctor, and a cheerful girl only she can see… Who was Chu Hebai before losing her memories, and how did she become entangled with them? A melancholic yuri AVG about regret and unspoken love.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.9%, Emotional 21.6%, Interactive Fiction 20.6%, LGBTQ+ 13.9%, Story Rich 11.3%
A story-rich restaurant sim with slice-of-life RPG elements. Play as a newlywed couple inheriting a restaurant. Share duties with your spouse, from sourcing ingredients to managing the restaurant. Explore the world of Sunny Side Crossing through interactions with neighbors and customers.
Why similar: Cooking 34.4%, Crafting 14.1%, Emotional 13.8%, Story Rich 10.7%, Visual Novel 8.9%
A heartwarming romance visual novel with mini cozy puzzle games… where yes, you can date capybaras. Welcome to Capybara Cafe Chronicles.
Why similar: Cooking 22.1%, Interactive Fiction 19.6%, Visual Novel 15%, Crafting 11.9%, Emotional 9.8%
Piece by piece, you pour your soul into the monster. This is your burden and you bear it willingly. Your friends think that this is unhealthy.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24%, Emotional 17.6%, Visual Novel 17%, LGBTQ+ 14.2%, Story Rich 7.6%
Across the Desk : StudyMate is a cozy productivity sim where you work with a partner, Yeon-woo. Use a Pomodoro timer, To-Do list, and music player to boost efficiency. Follow her story via chat and enjoy mini-games for a perfect mental reset.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.3%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Simulation 15.4%, Casual 12.3%, Emotional 11.9%
An autopsy of a queer relationship.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.1%, Visual Novel 21.6%, LGBTQ+ 14.5%, Multiple Endings 9.9%, Emotional 9.5%
Re:Call is a deeply emotional visual novel exploring the fragile nature of memory, the weight of forgotten promises, and the healing power of friendship. Set in a nostalgic Japanese high school, it follows Kaito Nakamura as he learns his ordinary life’s built on fragments of a past he can’t remember
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.8%, Visual Novel 23.6%, Emotional 12.5%, Story Rich 11%, Multiple Endings 10.5%
In a colorless world, you open a shaved ice shop guided by a mysterious raven. Through emotion, you connect with your customers and uncover their past and the world’s hidden truth—Yume Kakigori is a quiet journey through feelings and self-discovery.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.9%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Relaxing 13.8%, Emotional 13%, Story Rich 8.7%
Gardening and magic are meeting in Margaret’s Little Shop of Wonders. Play as Margaret, a young witch who just opened her own flower shop, and fulfill the peculiar requests of her strange customers!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.3%, Visual Novel 20%, Emotional 14.4%, Relaxing 12.7%, Story Rich 9.5%
Venba is a short narrative cooking game, where you play as an Indian mom who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations, and explore South Indian food in this story about family, love, and loss.
Why similar: Cooking 31%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Emotional 13.3%, Crafting 11.9%, Visual Novel 11.6%
Chihiro Himukai can't hold down a job... A sweet visual novel about two people finding each other after slipping apart.
Why similar: Cooking 22.4%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Emotional 17.3%, Relaxing 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%
