Games Like TRUE LOVE'S CURSE

A fantasy tea-brewing adventure. Listen to your customers' worries and brew them the tea that they didn't know they needed.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 32.5% ★, Interactive Fiction 13.3%, LGBTQ+ 11.4%, Visual Novel 8.8%, Multiple Endings 5.1%

A calm, story-driven simulator where every crafted part matters. Run your tiny workshop, meet other robots, and discover how even the smallest detail can change a life in this forgotten city of machines.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 43.5% ★, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Crafting 12.2%, Simulation 4.9%

Serve Hot Chocolate to a cast of sapphic mythological monster girls, as you explore a mysterious snowclad arctic town!

Why similar: Shop Keeper 48.2% ★, Interactive Fiction 17.9%, LGBTQ+ 13.1%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Cute 4.2%

With a brand spanking new degree in Literalchemy, use your witchy powers to change stories, craft tales, run a bookshop, and even find love in this puzzle, visual novel, shopkeeping sim!

Why similar: Shop Keeper 37.6% ★, LGBTQ+ 12.7%, Romance 10.8%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Puzzle 7.3%

As a merchant in a city caught between warring powers, build relationships with unique characters, expand your store, and discover the true price of doing business.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 42% ★, Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Choices Matter 6.1%, Multiple Endings 6%

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: Shop Keeper 43.3% ★, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Crafting 12%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Puzzle 7.1%

A character focused, flower shop, dating sim where YOUR choices shape the town's future.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 35.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, LGBTQ+ 12.8%, Visual Novel 8.5%, Choices Matter 6.1%

Run a weaponsmith shop in dark medieval city of Greyhaven. Sell weapons, manage gold, debt, materials, and fame, while customers, beggars, bandits, and rumors reveal the consequences of every choice.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 56.8% ★, Medieval 13%, Choices Matter 8.6%, Interactive Fiction 7.7%, Story Rich 4.8%

"Tokatonton: One-Armed Blacksmith" is a medieval forge management sim. Craft unique weapons, satisfy demanding customers, or take risky deals for profit. Rebuild a crumbling forge with two struggling blacksmiths.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 42.1% ★, Crafting 13.1%, Medieval 12.7%, Puzzle 7.5%, Multiple Endings 7%

Follow Sophie as she embarks on her latest adventure in making money, working alongside the enigmatic Rias as they put on a special yuri/lesbian camgirl show for their viewers.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.5%, LGBTQ+ 19.2%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Romance 11.8%, Multiple Endings 7.4%

A visual novel where your choices matter. Derek has a job, a beloved boyfriend, friends, and… “piranha thoughts.” Everything was perfect until his younger sister Rina returned to town.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.1%, LGBTQ+ 17.5%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Romance 14.2%, Choices Matter 8.4%

Run a chaotic potion shop for one week in this cozy roguelike. Discover recipes through experimentation, serve unpredictable customers, and balance gold and reputation—while your snarky cat keeps watch.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 57.8% ★, Crafting 9.6%, Anime 6.6%, Cartoony 6.1%, Cute 5.4%

A medieval fantasy BL Visual Novel in English and Spanish, Demo available

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.9%, Visual Novel 15%, Medieval 14.8%, Romance 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%

실존 코스튬 플레이어 5인이 직접 등장하는, 실사 비주얼 기반 연애 시뮬레이션. 옛날부터 알고 지내던 누나의 부탁으로 작은 메이드 카페 「코스텔라」의 임시 매니저가 된 당신. 라강, 아희, 보미, 아소, 린땅 — 다섯 명의 메이드와 함께하는 예상치 못한 일상 속에서, 다섯 가지 마음의 이야기가 시작됩니다.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.5%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Romance 20%, Choices Matter 8.8%, Cute 7.9%

Welcome to Kokoro No Kimono! Step into the gentle rhythm of Japan, where every fold tells a story. Create exquisite kimonos for your guests, master the art of tying Obi belts, and lose yourself in the quiet charm of an authentic kimono shop.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 62.7% ★, Puzzle 10.6%, Cute 7.5%, Relaxing 6.9%, 2D 4.5%

Behind every successful adventure is a well-packed bag, and behind every bag is a Dungeon Vacation Planner. Craft, merge, break down, and arrange gear to optimize space and prepare for the worst. Some adventures live and some will die, but the information you gather will be valuable for future runs.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 52.6% ★, Crafting 16.5%, Medieval 14.8%, Puzzle 9.1%, Simulation 3.9%

With your shop on the line, meet unique characters and craft potions of every flavor in this short, light-hearted game. From giant constructs to quirky little creatures, listen to their troubles and mix the right ingredients to create a potion that soothes their hearts and satisfies their cravings!

Why similar: Shop Keeper 53.5% ★, Visual Novel 14.1%, Puzzle 10.4%, Medieval 10.2%, Relaxing 4.1%

Infusion is a cozy, narrative-focused, coffee-making sim with branching storylines that takes place in a fantasy world full of magic and intrigue. Make different types of coffee, get to know your patrons, help them solve their dilemmas and become the best barista the Cordara has ever seen!

Why similar: Shop Keeper 49.7% ★, Interactive Fiction 22.1%, Medieval 8.4%, Simulation 6.5%, Cute 5.3%

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: Interactive Fiction 25%, Crafting 23.3%, Medieval 16%, Puzzle 10%, Choices Matter 7.7%

Gossip & Potions is a potion-brewing and gossip-listening simulator about a witch named Owi, the small town she just moved to, and the very specific potions its very specific inhabitants need. Help them. Or don't. Watch what happens.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 34.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Crafting 9.8%, Multiple Endings 6.1%

An autopsy of a queer relationship.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.3%, LGBTQ+ 18.3%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Exploration 14.6%, Choices Matter 7.1%

A cozy visual novel about running a tavern in a D&D-inspired fantasy! Gather rumors, serve magical drinks, and meet adventurers on a life-changing quest.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 26.8% ★, LGBTQ+ 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Visual Novel 12%, Multiple Endings 6.5%

A modern fantasy BL Visual Novel following a young mans journey into a hidden world of gods and magic to recover the past he's lost, and find his missing family. Alongside 3 attractive romance options, Myka Riley delves into the unknown.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.3%, Romance 17.1%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Multiple Endings 7.3%

Brew remedies, heal the sick, and face impossible choices. You are the only healer in a small village — but sometimes you must choose who lives and who doesn't.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 51.6% ★, Visual Novel 12.9%, Puzzle 8.9%, Medieval 6.7%, Crafting 5.9%

Briana has been craving some time off all summer and finally with her shoot wrapped for hiatus she can relax at her summer cottage on the lake. To really enjoy herself she even drags her female co-stars along for the ride.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.5%, LGBTQ+ 15%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Romance 11.4%, Funny 7%

A sci fi mystery on a ship drifting through space. Solve dialogue puzzles to help the ship's computer AILISH sift through possible timelines to find which one of them can prevent an impending disaster. What disaster? For some reason, AILISH won't actually tell you...

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.8%, LGBTQ+ 18.7%, Romance 15.6%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Puzzle 8.1%

Luna has been working too hard, fortunately as she finishes up each night she manages to find her way to a hidden out of the way cafe, one where the gals all dress up like different animals. It could be a place for dreams to come true, or just for Luna to blow off some steam and relax each night.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.2%, Romance 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Choices Matter 8.5%

A romantic comedy visual novel with a sci-fi tilt. If you've ever wanted to blast someone into space, this may very well be for you.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.9%, LGBTQ+ 16.5%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Romance 14.2%, Funny 8.1%

Create your character and experience a fun story in which you will meet friends, enemies and partners as you try to carry out a vital project with your friends: to create an anime before you finish your studies.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Romance 14.7%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Choices Matter 7.8%

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: LGBTQ+ 19%, Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Romance 9.2%, Relaxing 6.9%

Winter 1999. Kicked out of your house after being outed by your closest friend, you plan to leave your hometown. Your girlfriend, Mika, wants to see you one more time. Decide whether or not you'll stay together.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.2%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Romance 16%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Multiple Endings 7.3%

Saint George's Tavern is a hilarious tavern simulator set in the early 1800's during the ending of the reign of King George III (the Mad King). This game is about more than just pouring ales and cooking food, It's full of fun, laughs and mini games!

Why similar: Shop Keeper 57.7% ★, Crafting 17.8%, Medieval 15.5%, Cute 4.1%, Simulation 3.6%

The darkest game in 2022 , depends not only on how dark it is, but also on how dark readers can imagine it. The goal of the game is not to kill dragons, but to control "which character releases skills" and "which character dies first" to obtain different game endings.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Medieval 14.3%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Exploration 9.6%, Multiple Endings 8.9%

Fall in love with marbles and learn to believe in yourself again.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.4%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Romance 12.6%, Cute 6.9%

Huanu Poems is a multi-ending love adventure game. As a photographer, carrying the secret of being a bloodline inheritor of HuaNu Town, you will take lovely Peach to run a B&B, encounter gentle Cloudia. Your choices will affect the direction of the story.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.3%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Romance 11.6%, Multiple Endings 9.7%, Choices Matter 9.2%

Sole survivor of a terrible incident, you find yourself in the company of new friends and new conflict on the island of Illyria.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.9%, LGBTQ+ 16.5%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Romance 14.2%, Choices Matter 7%

一款笑点密集的沙雕休闲游戏，主要玩法是经营+放置+AVG+收集，风格轻松愉快，有大量有趣的剧情和插图。沙雕画风加上脑洞大开的爽文剧情，玩法简单易懂，经营你的商业帝国，探寻世界未解之谜，名利双收，走上人生巅峰。

Why similar: Shop Keeper 42.1% ★, Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Funny 6.8%, Cartoony 6.3%, Cute 5.7%

Solve pixel puzzles, date superheroes, and save the day! Dating sim meets puzzle game in this romantic comedy adventure.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.8%, LGBTQ+ 15.9%, Romance 14%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Puzzle 8.3%

Brew potions and graduate with your best friend(?) in this small visual novel with drag and drop crafting elements!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.1%, Crafting 18.5%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Puzzle 8.4%

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 32.1%, Visual Novel 25%, Romance 21.2%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, 2D 5.7%

After immediately being caught in your mission to kill a corrupted king, you must earn the trust of the king's court and spare yourself from execution. However, the longer you stay, the clearer it becomes there is something much darker is lurking in the castle - and latching onto your own mind.

Why similar: Romance 19.7%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Medieval 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, LGBTQ+ 10.3%

One day, Chamomile shows up to Lavender's house with a special potion recipe. She wants a transformation potion! Sadly she only has the recipe for a temporary one, so the two witches set out on a wild adventure to gather the ingredients for a permanent transformation potion!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.1%, Visual Novel 16.4%, LGBTQ+ 14.2%, Medieval 9.6%, Cute 7.2%

Date wizards, match gems, and level up in this match-3 visual novel with a lot of heart and a little spice. Form deep relationships with faeries, sirens and werewolves, each with their own endearing personalities and challenges. Make choices that affect your relationships, and their destinies.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Romance 15.7%, Visual Novel 14.3%, LGBTQ+ 13.3%, Choices Matter 7.8%

Adrian Heart is a reclusive composer dragged into the world of the entertainment industry by his famous sister to become the new personal assistant to one of the elite talents who calls the agency home. He is none to happy about it.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.8%, Romance 20.9%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Choices Matter 4.5%

The girls of the Lingerie shop are back and they are in for their toughest day of the year, a mega sale event! How will the girls handle things, you get to decide not only how the sale goes but who you will control in this adult yuri/lesbian themed multi-routed visual novel game.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.5%, LGBTQ+ 16.2%, Romance 13.7%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Multiple Endings 7.2%

This is a fun, tongue in cheek story of lustful urges and workplace romance. As two women go on a night out together to reaffirm their friendship as they start to work together once more.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.9%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Romance 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Choices Matter 7.5%

A cute little romantic story about rescue and love. Once upon a cat named Simon, decided to skip classes to wander. Before he knew it, he got lost in the deep forest – chased by an unknown predator. Will he be able to get out by his own means?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.5%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Romance 18.2%, Cute 7.6%, Choices Matter 7.5%

Game developer Wén Xiàn has a second chance at love, but it’s not what he expects. Will he be able to stray off the beaten path and find true happiness? Play your cards right and find out in Pivot of Hearts, a non-monogamous visual novel!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.7%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Romance 15.5%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Multiple Endings 8.1%

A strange incident turns the life of an ordinary young man upside down when, having fallen asleep on a regular train commute, he wakes up in another country... in a body of a Japanese student! An unforgettable summer adventure awaits, promising many fateful meetings and momentous occasions.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.3%, Romance 17%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Choices Matter 7.1%, Multiple Endings 7.1%

A cozy animal restaurant management game where you craft sushi and pasta dishes, survive busy time-management shifts, and impress VIP guests for bonus tips.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 56.5% ★, Crafting 16.4%, Relaxing 8%, Cute 7.3%, Simulation 5%

Charlotte, has been dumped by her long term girlfriend Mikka. Fortunately her sexy friend Sophie insists on taking her out to try and cheer her up. But Sophie is quite a wildcat so who knows where such a date could lead in this yuri/lesbian themed visual novel with multiple routes and endings.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.5%, LGBTQ+ 16.3%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Romance 13.6%, Choices Matter 6.7%

It’s 1999 and Y2K is upon us. You are the owner of an independent video store that a corporation is eyeing off to purchase. Help your customers find the perfect video by listening to their stories and decide what the future is for your video store.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 60.1% ★, Interactive Fiction 17%, Visual Novel 15.2%, 2D 3.5%, Adventure 2.2%

A narrative RPG adventure game about coming of age as a foreigner in Japan. Vee Urban moves to quiet suburban Japan and learns that life’s not exactly the exciting manga she expected. But with culture differences, high school problems, language barriers, and blossoming romance–maybe it is?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.8%, Romance 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Exploration 10.2%, Visual Novel 10.1%

Slava has an unusual hobby – he dresses up as a girl. One day a stranger from forum offered him to participate in a video contest as a lead actress. Slava immediately agreed. Little did he know, the “directors” would turn out to be his classmates.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.6%, Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Romance 17.6%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Anime 8.1%

A dark boys love / boys hate visual novel set in a 1001 Nights inspired world full of political intrigue. Yuel, once the King of Indra, is deposed by his older cousin, Tavi, during a coup and imprisoned within the palace. An uneasy relationship between them grows, and then...

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.4%, LGBTQ+ 20.9%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Romance 12.2%, Cute 7.3%

Play through this loved-filled adventure. Find friends, lovers, or enemies at every turn. Some “friends” are not as they seem. Danger lurks here! Unravel the mystery and find love before time runs out in 8 Days of School.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.1%, Romance 15.5%, Visual Novel 15.4%, LGBTQ+ 9.2%, Multiple Endings 9.1%

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 27.4%, LGBTQ+ 18.4%, Visual Novel 18%, Romance 13.5%, Anime 10.3%

A Chistmas themed afterstory to The Divine Speaker featuring Leos and Raen! Search for the elusive Mister Bells, spend the Winter Solstice together, and win at rock-paper-scissors against your favorite ex-assassin turned bounty hunter!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.7%, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Romance 16%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Funny 8.1%

Sent to Klodan as a royal envoy, the youngest prince of Fescilia expects diplomacy—not a land of fear and silence. With a trusted friend at his side, he is drawn into court intrigues and an encounter with a masked stranger. Six paths lie ahead, each leading to a different fate. Which will he choose?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.3%, LGBTQ+ 21.1%, Romance 17.6%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Choices Matter 8.3%