- #1 BAD END THEATER
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,015 reviews2021
Dev: NomnomNami
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 46.1%, Visual Novel 27.1%, Story Rich 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Anime 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title mirrors the meta-narrative structure and short, experimental nature of the seed game while offering a similarly unique visual style.
- #2 Penny Larceny: Gig Economy Supervillain
96% matchVery Positive97% of 122 reviews2023
Dev: Fiction Factory Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A comic book adventure of freelance supervillainy, petting cats, and/or destroying capitalism in which your choices determine success in a series of daring heists and capers.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 53.6%, Visual Novel 32.2%, Story Rich 11.8%, Casual 2%, Singleplayer 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same focus on a supervillain protagonist navigating a quirky, modern world with a strong emphasis on character-driven comedy.
- #3 Blind Men
96% matchVery Positive86% of 80 reviews2017
Dev: Man-Eater Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A boys' love visual novel about an aspiring super villain and the spies he meets while trying to make a name for himself.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 47.8%, Visual Novel 27.9%, Interactive Fiction 19%, Indie 2.2%, Casual 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: This visual novel features a villain protagonist and LGBTQ+ themes, matching the specific character-driven tone of the seed game.
- #4 Lovingly Evil
95% matchVery Positive86% of 118 reviews2020
Dev: Lizard Hazard GamesPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Unleash your inner villain and head over to the Villain Conference, the one and only interdimensional business event for evildoers! Who knows, maybe you'll even find a partner - whether it's in crime or love…
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 38.4%, Visual Novel 36.5%, Story Rich 8.2%, Colorful 5.4%, Anime 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: It features a villain-centric premise that balances humor and romance, perfectly capturing the lighthearted 'evil' aesthetic.
- #5 A HERO AND A GARDEN
94% matchVery Positive95% of 80 reviews2022
Dev: npckc
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: LGBTQ+ 36.5%, Visual Novel 23.9%, Interactive Fiction 21.1%, Story Rich 8.9%, Anime 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It is a short, story-rich experience that subverts traditional hero tropes with a colorful and charming presentation.
- #6 Purrgatory
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,027 reviews2021
Dev: Niv
Windows
A slice-of-death visual novel about making friends, cracking cat puns, and waiting for eternity to pass.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 49.2%, Visual Novel 31.3%, Story Rich 10%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%, Casual 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: This indie title offers a similarly short, quirky, and character-focused experience with a distinct visual identity and LGBTQ+ representation.
- #7 //TODO: today
94% matchVery Positive93% of 427 reviews2021
Dev: Boys Laugh +
Windows · Mac · Linux
A visual novel about figuring out life with the help of an AI. //TODO: today is a pastel colored slice-of-life story that let's you freely choose your pronouns and romantic preferences!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 54.8%, Visual Novel 30.1%, Colorful 4.6%, Anime 3.5%, Indie 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: It is a short, indie visual novel that focuses on personal, character-driven stories with a strong LGBTQ+ presence.
- #8 Life After Magic
91% matchVery Positive98% of 284 reviews2023
Dev: Team StarlightPub: Chirashi Games
Windows · Linux
Can you save magic before the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve? Life After Magic is a queer, retro visual novel that follows jaded ex-magical girls as they reconnect, deal with young adulthood, and face off against one last threat before Y2K hits.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 46.3%, Visual Novel 25.1%, Story Rich 11.2%, Anime 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a story-rich, LGBTQ-inclusive narrative that feels intimate and character-focused, much like the seed game.
- #9 Tomai
92% matchVery Positive89% of 149 reviews2020
Dev: DarkChibiShadow
Windows · Linux
With just 15 days of summer left, will Tomai pursue romance or responsibility?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 42%, Visual Novel 22%, Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Anime 8.1%, Colorful 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: It is a cozy, LGBTQ-focused visual novel that emphasizes character interaction in a short, digestible format.
- #10 non-binary
91% matchVery Positive94% of 301 reviews2022
Dev: owof games
Windows · Mac · Linux
"non-binary" is a video game that mixes text choices and bullet hell to tell the story of two non-binary people's journey of self-discovery. Make your choices. Dodge words. Go through things that hurt without breaking down. If you can.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 46.2%, Visual Novel 25.2%, Interactive Fiction 20.4%, Story Rich 7.6%, Indie 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines LGBTQ+ themes with an experimental, indie visual novel structure that feels both personal and unique.
- #11 1 to 1 humanoid edible toys
89% matchVery Positive93% of 2,475 reviews2024
Dev: 汉谟拉比炒面Pub: 无
Windows · Mac
A story about Ambiguous Affection, Appetite, and Tantalizing Desires.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 43.1%, Visual Novel 32.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Anime 6.5%, Indie 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title shares the quirky, indie, and LGBTQ-inclusive spirit of the seed game with a focus on unique character relationships.
- #12 The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 25,169 reviews2023
Dev: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Why similar: Visual Novel 76.2%, Anime 7.2%, Casual 7%, Story Rich 4.3%, Singleplayer 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a short, linear, and surprisingly meta-humorous experience that feels very similar in pacing and tone.
- #13 Everything Ends In 0
88% matchVery Positive94% of 161 reviews2024
Dev: findaeden
Windows
The world ends in 1 hour. It can't be saved. Wanna chat?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 51.8%, Visual Novel 24.9%, Interactive Fiction 21.8%, Casual 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: It is a short, atmospheric, and emotionally resonant visual novel that fits the indie, story-rich criteria perfectly.
- #14 We should talk.
90% matchMixed57% of 168 reviews2020
Dev: Insatiable CyclePub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
It's not what you say, it's how you say it. We should talk is a short-form narrative game that will make you think carefully about the words you choose. Can your relationship survive the night?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 39.2%, Visual Novel 24.7%, Interactive Fiction 19.4%, Story Rich 10.4%, Casual 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: It is a short, indie visual novel that uses its mechanics to tell a meaningful, character-focused story about relationships.
- #15 Countdown
86% matchVery Positive83% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: duskstudio
Windows
Countdown is a short visual novel that tells the story of an ordinary individual's journey through their thoughts and emotions as their life approaches its end. The plot includes critiques and discussions of social issues such as life, family, the workplace, and the healthcare system.
Why similar: Visual Novel 80.1%, Anime 9.6%, Indie 8.2%, Singleplayer 2%
Why You'll Like It: This game features dark humor and a short, linear narrative structure that aligns well with the seed game's pacing.
- #16 Our Life: Beginnings & Always
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 13,707 reviews2020
Dev: GB Patch Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 51.5%, Visual Novel 33%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Indie 1.1%, Casual 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a highly engaging, character-focused experience with deep LGBTQ+ representation and a warm, inviting aesthetic.
- #17 A Date with Death
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 14,657 reviews2023
Dev: Two and a Half Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 52.4%, Visual Novel 32%, Interactive Fiction 7%, Anime 4.6%, Story Rich 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: It features a supernatural premise and LGBTQ+ themes, delivering a short, story-rich experience with a distinct personality.
- #18 Annoy This Guy
85% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: Samuel Leigh
Windows
Annoy this guys time in this comedic piece of interactive fiction.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 42.3%, Visual Novel 39.5%, Story Rich 14.4%, Indie 2.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: This interactive fiction title focuses on comedy and character interaction, mirroring the playful tone of the seed game.
- #19 Entropic Float: This World Will Decay And Disappear
86% matchPositive92% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Nico HPub: Starfield Gaming
Windows · Mac
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: LGBTQ+ 32.6%, Visual Novel 30.3%, Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Story Rich 9.3%, Anime 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: It is a short, story-rich visual novel that emphasizes atmosphere and unique narrative delivery.
- #20 Monster Prom
84% matchVery Positive93% of 14,329 reviews2018
Dev: Beautiful GlitchPub: Xelu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You have 3 weeks to get a date for Monster Prom! Go through absurd and funny situations, raise your stats and seduce one of your classmates. Beautiful art, bold, unapologetic dialogue and hard choices make up this Multiplayer (1-4 players) Dating Sim. Be your worst self.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 61.3%, Visual Novel 30.7%, Story Rich 5.3%, Indie 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the quirky, humorous side of visual novels with a vibrant art style and a focus on character dynamics.
- #21 bygone snow
82% matchVery Positive98% of 91 reviews2025
Dev: Creatalsoftware Games
Windows
When the world ends, who will you spend your final hours with? A visual novel for the GBA.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 46.1%, Visual Novel 30.1%, Story Rich 10.1%, Linear 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a short, emotional, and story-rich experience with strong LGBTQ+ themes and a focused narrative.
- #22 Coffee Talk
81% matchVery Positive95% of 12,534 reviews2020
Dev: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31.7%, Visual Novel 24.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Story Rich 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a short, cozy, and character-driven experience that focuses on dialogue and atmosphere over complex gameplay.
- #23 My Confounding Cat is Criminally Cute!
81% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: ebi-hime
Windows · Mac · Linux
A cute, wholesome yaoi / boys love visual novel about a grumpy wizard and... a black cat? Wait, what?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 37.4%, Visual Novel 27.9%, Anime 11%, Linear 7.5%, Colorful 7%
Why You'll Like It: It is a colorful, anime-inspired visual novel that prioritizes a lighthearted, cute aesthetic.
- #24 BAD END
82% matchVery Positive83% of 398 reviews2015
Dev: Arai Koh Create OfficePub: YOX-Project
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
It's rumored that those who play 'BAD END'- a Visual Novel will die in REAL LIFE if they make the wrong decision in the game itself.
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.3%, Interactive Fiction 23.4%, Anime 14%, Story Rich 13.2%, Colorful 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This indie visual novel shares the anime-inspired aesthetic and short, linear storytelling style of the seed game.
- #25 oct 14
80% matchVery Positive80% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: niomiautemn
Windows
It's what happened that day.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 34.1%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Linear 9.9%, Story Rich 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: It is a short, interactive fiction title that blends psychological elements with a cute, indie aesthetic.
- #26 Everyday Devil
77% matchVery Positive96% of 312 reviews2026
Dev: alleesaur
Windows
A short, linear story game of a random demon guy's life.
Why similar: Visual Novel 41%, Interactive Fiction 40.3%, Story Rich 9.3%, Anime 7.4%, Indie 2%
- #27 Anamnesia - part 1: am i my body?
79% matchVery Positive95% of 94 reviews2024
Dev: Simon Herbig
Windows · Mac
Sci-Fi Mystery Visual Novel. Nine people are trapped in an underground research facility, forced to play a game of life and death. Check your log to find the truth that connects those apparent strangers - if you even want to, that is.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 33.1%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Narration 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Story Rich 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game is a short, indie, LGBTQ-inclusive visual novel that explores complex themes through a focused narrative.
- #28 To Make a Game
79% matchVery Positive91% of 80 reviews2022
Dev: TheBluePenguin
Windows · Linux
A short meta story about the struggles of procrastination, and never finishing the things you start. Help motivate me, and give me the confidence I need to finish something.
Why similar: Visual Novel 65.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, Casual 11.9%, Indie 3.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title is a meta-commentary on game development with a casual, pixel-art style that feels very similar in spirit.
- #29 Contraindication
77% matchVery Positive98% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: Static Remains
Windows
Your end is my beginning. A short psychological visual novel with exploration and puzzle elements... it already lays shattered.
Why similar: Visual Novel 52.7%, Anime 18%, Story Rich 15.9%, Colorful 11.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #30 malViolence - Definitive Edition
78% matchVery Positive93% of 160 reviews2023
Dev: Mado
Windows · Mac · Linux
CAUTION: Escape from this supervillain at your own risk...A short sci-fi visual novel packed with brain-teasing puzzles, gruesome deaths and heartbreaking secrets.
Why similar: Visual Novel 49%, Anime 19.9%, Story Rich 19.5%, Colorful 8.6%, Singleplayer 3%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a dystopian, anime-inspired visual novel experience that is both short and story-rich.
- #31 My succubus Kukula
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,376 reviews2024
Dev: 火鸡头工作室
Windows
Click the cute pixel Succubus Kukula, as she barges into your house—she'll kill you, if you don't sign her pact! ^o^ Save yourself!! Life and death are in your hands, so take care not to anger Kukula.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.8%, Visual Novel 30.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Anime 10.8%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #32 Fallen Hero: Retribution
76% matchVery Positive97% of 418 reviews2023
Dev: Hosted Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
So you're a villain now? Let's see if you survive the experience.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 53.3%, Interactive Fiction 21.3%, Casual 15.3%, Indie 6.2%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #33 The Ice Cream Culprit
75% matchVery Positive97% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Konayachi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Let your girlfriend know (or not) about the culprit who ate her ice cream.
Why similar: Visual Novel 68.9%, Anime 19%, Casual 6.2%, Indie 4.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #34 Later Daters - Premium
78% matchVery Positive84% of 93 reviews2020
Dev: Bloom Digital Media
Windows · Mac
Welcome to Ye OLDE! Your new retirement paradise. Date as an octogenarian and find somebody to love, or just get your kicks in while the getting is good. Remember, if the chairs are rockin', don’t come a-knockin.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 50%, Visual Novel 22.1%, Casual 10.4%, Indie 9.7%, Story Rich 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It is a short, charming, and inclusive visual novel that prioritizes character interaction and heartfelt storytelling.
- #35 Our Bad Ending
73% matchVery Positive100% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: FEVER FICTION
Windows · Mac · Linux
A ritual. A festering, unrequited love. Sink into a humid and visceral Southeast Asian horror about the pursuit of a doomed lesbian love. Is a bad ending better than no ending at all?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 47.6%, Visual Novel 28.2%, Anime 10.1%, Story Rich 8.6%, Casual 2.5%
- #36 This Magical Girl is a B☆tch
74% matchVery Positive99% of 156 reviews2024
Dev: Pastel Magic
Windows · Mac · Linux
A magical girl visual novel about giving middle-schoolers way too much power. Make (bad) choices, fight unexpected enemies, and maybe learn a lesson or two...
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.5%, Interactive Fiction 28.9%, Story Rich 13.8%, Anime 11.7%, Colorful 7.7%
- #37 Prison of Lies
73% matchVery Positive97% of 88 reviews2026
Dev: LockedOn
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this short visual novel, four prisoners on death row are cleared of all charges. But the prison has a quota to meet. The four are put in a room and asked to decide among themselves over the course of an hour... who will be the one to die?
Why similar: Visual Novel 42%, Interactive Fiction 34.5%, Anime 13.9%, Story Rich 5.6%, Linear 3.4%
- #38 Imitosis
73% matchVery Positive98% of 205 reviews2024
Dev: One Over Games
Windows
A free 5-minute visual novel. A security concern demands your attention.
Why similar: Visual Novel 68.3%, Interactive Fiction 19.3%, Indie 5.1%, Casual 4.4%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #39 Lost Connections
74% matchVery Positive96% of 78 reviews2023
Dev: Amber Pearl
Windows
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: LGBTQ+ 38.4%, Visual Novel 28%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Story Rich 11.4%, Colorful 5.7%
- #40 Shrinking Pains
76% matchVery Positive85% of 227 reviews2018
Dev: Bedtime Phobias
Windows
You spend a day seeing how many coins you can fit into the hollows above your collarbones. You're losing yourself first in inches, then moments... Will you survive yourself?
Why similar: Visual Novel 53.8%, Narration 35.8%, Indie 7.7%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #41 Vibe Clicker
72% matchVery Positive82% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Average Game Studio
Windows · Linux
An idle clicker where you evolve from college graduate to Vibe Lord. Click, automate with AI tools, manage resources, and discover multiple endings in this satirical take on modern work life.
Why similar: Linear 71.6%, Casual 18.6%, Indie 7.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #42 I Have More Hours Than You
72% matchPositive80% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: David LawrencePub: DaveDrewGames
Windows
I Have More Hours Than You is an Idle game with a loose abstract story about acceptance. But you'll probably just use it to brag about how many hours you have to your friends.
Why similar: Linear 57.7%, Casual 23.9%, Singleplayer 10.8%, Indie 7.6%
- #43 Mobile Murder Mystery
70% matchVery Positive98% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Arlen Szabo
Windows · Mac · Linux
Follow the story of the Unseen Narrator, whose repetitive life falls apart when their co-worker decides to quit on a whim.
Why similar: Visual Novel 55.9%, Anime 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Casual 6%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #44 MetaWare High School (Demo)
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 696 reviews2020
Dev: Not Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
How do you see the world when nothing is real? An experimental metafictional visual novel.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 39.8%, Visual Novel 26%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Anime 9.9%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #45 Hydrangea
70% matchVery Positive93% of 139 reviews2024
Dev: Meiri Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A yandere psychological horror visual novel. Choose a sweetheart to romance, but beware the petals of obsession.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 34.2%, Visual Novel 26%, Interactive Fiction 21.8%, Anime 9.2%, Story Rich 5.4%
- #46 TELLURICENE
69% matchVery Positive100% of 54 reviews2026
Dev: DEADline Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Love is deception, germinated in desperation. Fill the role of one of the nation's top researchers. You will have 10 days to study the rapidly spreading and mysterious new species to decide: friend or foe? The coming Telluricene rests in your hands.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 42.3%, Visual Novel 40.4%, Story Rich 11.9%, Casual 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #47 Locke(d)
69% matchVery Positive93% of 1,113 reviews2023
Dev: KigyoDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
An algorithm decided to show you this. What now?
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.2%, Interactive Fiction 26%, Linear 17.5%, Anime 14.3%, Casual 3.3%
- #48 SACRIFICE VILLAINS
69% matchVery Positive86% of 149 reviews2025
Dev: CLOCKUPPub: Shiravune
Windows
Ever since the day the powers appeared, crime has ruled the streets of Scum City. As the conniving villains grow stronger and stronger, and the heroes find themselves walloped rather than walloping... it falls to you to rehabilitate S-rank villains in this short visual novel!
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.7%, Anime 18.2%, Story Rich 14.5%, Linear 11.8%, Colorful 7.7%
- #49 start;again
70% matchVery Positive95% of 192 reviews2022
Dev: Two and a Half Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A BL/yaoi mystery visual novel that follows a man named Sebastian as he’s forced into a game of life-or-death, alongside three strangers. Who put him there, and more importantly… who can he trust?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 44.2%, Visual Novel 25.8%, Linear 10.3%, Anime 9.5%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #50 Criminally Yours
68% matchVery Positive92% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: Meant to Bee Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A superhero-themed yandere romance visual novel. He's your coworker, your crush, and the villain you need to stop? Make choices to be with your supervillian ex, or move on to a new hot superhero.
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.1%, LGBTQ+ 31.2%, Story Rich 10.7%, Anime 6.6%, Casual 4.2%
- #51 Will Die Alone
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 67 reviews2022
Dev: Arianna Ravioli
Windows · Mac
Some memories aren't meant to stay. We are our memories and our experiences. What happens if you delete some of them? If you change your past and, thus, your future?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 33.2%, Visual Novel 30%, Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Story Rich 12.8%, Casual 3.3%
- #52 DIVINATION
71% matchVery Positive89% of 206 reviews2019
Dev: Mojiken
Windows · Mac
"What if you're born into this world without your permission?" DIVINATION is a very short visual novel where you act as a fortune teller in a futuristic world. Talk and listen to people's stories, then foresee their future using the runes they had drawn.
Why similar: Visual Novel 62.4%, Story Rich 23.1%, Anime 14.6%
- #53 There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 25,999 reviews2020
Dev: Draw Me A Pixel
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
There is no game. So don't go messing things up by clicking everywhere. You don’t want to be kicked out of your video game world, do you? Of course not!
Why similar: Story Rich 26.9%, Interactive Fiction 25.9%, Pixel Graphics 22.6%, Indie 8.6%, Casual 7.8%
- #54 Fling with a Tiefling
67% matchVery Positive92% of 87 reviews2024
Dev: Kristi Jimenez
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fling with a Tiefling is a short fantasy romance visual novel that follows you, an adventurer whose journey is about to come to an end. With tonight potentially being the last night with your treasured Tiefling companion Karrus, how will you spend it with him?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 42.2%, Visual Novel 25.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Story Rich 7.4%, Anime 5.6%
- #55 No More Future
68% matchVery Positive99% of 132 reviews2022
Dev: Sedge
Windows
In the last days of their life, a dying person takes one final gamble... No More Future is a linear Sci-Fi Visual Novel, where you explore a futuristic world as an android trying to rebuild their old life. In this strange journey, they'll question the very foundations of their life and their world.
Why similar: Visual Novel 64.1%, Story Rich 23.2%, Colorful 8.6%, Indie 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #56 Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells
66% matchVery Positive98% of 150 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Élan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Deciding to break protocol to lend a helping wing, Rain, a flighty little courier takes a skittish girl by the name of Mila on an adventure through the inner workings of a mysterious post office. Together, they search for a letter containing the last words of someone who seemingly never existed.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 38.2%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Anime 8.1%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #57 Road Trip to the End of the World
64% matchVery Positive98% of 215 reviews2025
Dev: Shark and Pelican Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Road Trip to the End of the World is a visual novel about the death of a friendship. When Andy and her imaginary friend Fishy set off on a road trip to crash their ex-best friend’s wedding, will they know when to hit the brakes?
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 42.7%, Visual Novel 27.3%, Story Rich 11.2%, Anime 6.7%, Colorful 5.8%
- #58 Guilty Parade
68% matchVery Positive92% of 297 reviews2021
Dev: Nozori Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
One war. Two sides of a military conflict. Which side will you choose if you take a look at the world from both sides of the conflict? Whom will you support and whom will you destroy if some are fighting for an uncertain future, while others are for a peaceful present?
Why similar: Visual Novel 59.6%, Story Rich 18.8%, Anime 17.1%, Singleplayer 2.4%, Indie 2.1%
- #59 Click to 13
66% matchVery Positive89% of 242 reviews2024
Dev: Amroy Entertainment
Windows
CLICK THE BUTTON. click the button. cLiCk ThE bUtToN. The unofficial sequel, of the unofficial sequel, of click to ten. Explore the intriguing story of how you go from 0 to 1. 1 to 2. 2 to 3. and you know the rest.
Why similar: Visual Novel 77.3%, Casual 19.2%, Singleplayer 3.5%