- #1 Libra of the Vampire Princess: Lycoris & Aoi in "The Promise" PLUS Iris in "Homeworld"
97% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: onomatope*
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
These episodes take place BEFORE "Libra of the Vampire Princess", so they're a great introduction into Libra's vampire world. They're also perfect for fans who crave more of Libra's expanded universe. Both episodes were funded on Kickstarter thanks to our amazing Backers.
Why similar: Simulation 31.3%, Adventure 20.3%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Casual 17%, Anime 11.5%
- #2 绝望游戏 / Desperate game
96% matchMixed60% of 35 reviews2018
Dev: 橙光游戏
Windows
As a blind girl who lose the eyesight by the accident , you will join the desperate game to regain your sight. The only rule of the game is Stay Alive. Will you take the weapons and indulges yourself in the killing spree? Or use your wisdom and ensure your survival?
Why similar: Simulation 31.2%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Adventure 17.7%, Casual 17%, Indie 13.7%
- #3 East 73: Magenta Fairytale
95% matchVery Positive94% of 144 reviews2017
Dev: Magenta Factory
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Stunning visuals and a fantastical daily Nanjing story unfold. Xiao Su, who sees into others' hearts, joins a new school's art class. He encounters familiar and new faces, exploring their inner worlds and confronting his own hidden depths.
Why similar: Adventure 27.8%, Casual 27.7%, Indie 21.5%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Anime 7.5%
- #4 The Francy Droo & Friends Collection
94% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Oh, a Rock! Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Five tiny indie games for the price of one slightly bigger indie game!
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Adventure 25.7%, Casual 24.7%, Indie 19.9%
- #5 Chuusotsu! 1.5th Graduation: The Moving Castle
93% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2020
Dev: Studio BeastPub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Join Arue and her merry Chuusotsu band on her first visit to a certain doujin event in the Big Site, and share in her struggles as an aspiring manga creator!
Why similar: Adventure 23.2%, Casual 23.2%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Indie 18.3%, Anime 12.6%
- #6 Forgotten Trace: Thanatos in Nostalgia
92% matchMixed53% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: AlmazPub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Forgotten Trace: Thanatos in Nostalgia is an enchanting all-ages dramatic mystery visual novel by developer Almaz.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.1%, Adventure 22.1%, Casual 21.2%, Indie 17.5%, Anime 15.1%
- #7 Short Stories Collection of Class Tangerine
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 969 reviews2017
Dev: 橘子班Pub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Short Stories Collection of Class Tangerine is a collection of five Visual Novels by indie-game team "Class Tangerine".
Why similar: Simulation 28.6%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Casual 17%, Adventure 16.2%, Indie 13.1%
- #8 Training aim
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: Anime squad
Windows
Training aim - This is a game for improving your skills of owning a mouse.
Why similar: Simulation 50.4%, Casual 27.5%, Indie 22.1%
- #9 No One But You
90% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Unwonted Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Visual Novel/Dating Sim about Hideaki who has moved from his small village to a much larger town, Okutama.
Why similar: Simulation 34.8%, Adventure 20%, Casual 18.9%, Indie 15.4%, Visual Novel 7%
- #10 The Queen of Blackwood High
89% matchMixed69% of 26 reviews2019
Dev: RhinoGearz
Windows · Mac · Linux
The new girl, Brooke, has an unlucky start at Blackwood High when she accidentally makes enemies with the school's big, bad bully, Kendra. Despite not knowing her, Brooke has a feeling that there is more to Kendra than she's letting everyone else see and is determined to find out what it is.
Why similar: Simulation 34.5%, Casual 20%, Indie 16.1%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Female Protagonist 14.1%
- #11 Artificial Mansion
88% matchPositive91% of 33 reviews2019
Dev: RhinoGearz
Windows · Mac · Linux
When Reuben inherits his uncle's mansion, the last thing he expects is to find are sentient life-sized dolls that are capable of moving and talking. As if that isn't shocking enough, one of the dolls is a psychopathic killer who has her sights set on him! Will he survive or become another victim?
Why similar: Simulation 36.4%, Casual 21.1%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Indie 15.4%, Anime 9.1%
- #12 晴空:未来的守望
86% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: 拔剑者
Windows
The Watch of the Future is a retro Adventure Game(AVG/ADV) & Love Education Game(EDU/SIM).
Why similar: Simulation 37%, Adventure 21%, Casual 20.1%, Indie 16.2%, Visual Novel 3.2%
- #13 Con Amore
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2016
Dev: Team TajuPub: Wronghut
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Con Amore is a short and sweet combination of visual novel games and dating simulations. It's a story of the young protagonist, Claudia, who wants to become a great musician. Shape Claudia's story with your own decisions and help her realize her dreams while finding her true love!
Why similar: Simulation 30.3%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Casual 17.3%, Indie 16.4%, Female Protagonist 15.3%
- #14 Frozen Memories
80% matchVery Positive97% of 112 reviews2022
Dev: SKT STUDIO
Windows
Is what is recorded in a photograph necessarily true? I don't think so. "But I think that even if it's a fake photo, the emotions of its creator are real after all." She said. So, your memories, then, must be real? Visual novel "Frozen Memories" gives you a fictionalised version of a real memory.
Why similar: Simulation 32.4%, Adventure 18.4%, Casual 17.6%, Indie 14.5%, Visual Novel 7.3%
- #15 Lu Bu Maker
84% matchVery Positive84% of 170 reviews2018
Dev: TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
Windows
I have reincarnated in the gender-bent world of Dong-tak. If I wish to survive, I've got four years to raise Lü Bu the right way.
Why similar: Simulation 35%, Anime 18.6%, Casual 17.1%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Indie 13.2%
- #16 The Ultimate Heist
86% matchMixed50% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: Smash Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ever wanted to go on an adventure where you get to infiltrate some of the most High Security Vaults across the world? We have you covered, use the gadgets at your disposal to neutralize your foes!
Why similar: Simulation 38%, Adventure 23.7%, Casual 21.7%, Indie 16.6%
- #17 Chalkship
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Phoesion
Windows
Explore the vastness of the blackboard. Skillfully maneuver your craft through the beautiful but unfriendly environments, in a graceful and majestic dance of space acrobatics. Also look out for spikes, aliens and space-worms!
Why similar: Simulation 39.2%, Adventure 22.2%, Casual 21.4%, Indie 17.2%
- #18 Katharsis
85% matchMostly Positive72% of 47 reviews2017
Dev: KOCMOC17
Windows
Katharsis is a surreal exploration game with puzzle elements. The main character wants some milk. So go find it.
Why similar: Simulation 47.4%, Adventure 29.7%, Indie 22.9%
- #19 Infinite Game Works Episode 0
87% matchMostly Negative35% of 17 reviews2014
Dev: Sakura River Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Game about making Games! Actually care about the people you work with! Play the role of Justin a high school student as he embarks on his dream journey to become a game developer. Having just won a programming contest he enlists the aid of Cleo the artist and Aki the music composer.
Why similar: Simulation 32%, Visual Novel 26.9%, Casual 15.1%, Anime 13%, Indie 12.9%
- #20 Adventure of a Lifetime
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 870 reviews2018
Dev: MoeNovel
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
I'm going to get it back! The important treasure that has sunk in the ocean! Set in the southern island World Heritage Site, Ogasawara Islands, a city boy, a runaway girl and a local girl meet in summer, sparking the growth and deepening of love and friendship.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.7%, Simulation 23.4%, Adventure 18%, Casual 17.2%, Anime 12.7%
- #21 My Little Bomb
82% matchMixed68% of 119 reviews2018
Dev: Nikita "Ghost_RUS"Pub: Ghost_RUS Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 36 min≥1hr: 6%
You are a scientist and engineer of the North Korean army and you need to grow your little nuclear bomb.
Why similar: Simulation 51.1%, Casual 26.5%, Indie 22.4%
- #22 Driftwood The Visual Novel
84% matchMixed55% of 78 reviews2016
Dev: Wakagana
Windows · Mac · Linux
Driftwood is a visual novel following Marcus Feick and his new life on Marthas Vineyard.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.1%, Simulation 29%, Casual 16.5%, Indie 12.7%, Anime 10.6%
- #23 Man of Law | Judge simulator
83% matchMostly Negative25% of 24 reviews2017
Dev: Vitalii Holiev
Windows
In our game you can immerse in the world of the most progressive and controversial justice system in the world, cover a career path from an alumnus of prestigious law school to the head of the county court.
Why similar: Simulation 35.5%, Adventure 17.5%, Casual 16.8%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Indie 14.2%
- #24 Humanity Must Perish
81% matchVery Positive82% of 266 reviews2017
Dev: Zetsubou
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Humanity Must Perish is a short, comedic visual novel in which the fate of humanity is placed in the hands of a witty, pessimistic android.
Why similar: Simulation 29.8%, Visual Novel 25.7%, Casual 16.7%, Indie 14.3%, Anime 13.5%
- #25 Far Eastern Federal University Virtual Expo
79% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: VIRTUAL REALITY LABORATORY DV
Windows
Take a look around and get to know the Far Eastern Federal University, campus life and medical research facilities in this virtual reality experience!
Why similar: Simulation 39%, Adventure 22.1%, Casual 21.5%, Indie 17.3%
- #26 Senpai Teaches Me Japanese
81% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Nyanko Gaming
Windows
Do you know any Japanese? Based on textbook learning methods, at the end of this game you will know how to read Japanese characters, sentence structure, and 100+ words.
Why similar: Simulation 32.9%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Casual 17.9%, Anime 15.4%, Indie 14.4%
- #27 シニサギ
79% matchPositive86% of 28 reviews2019
Dev: ちるばらみちる
Windows
オリジナルドット絵のオリジナルキャラクターの物語! ゲーム型小説物語です。分岐などはありません。 あなたは死にたいと思ったことはありますか? 死にたい人を殺す殺し屋と依頼者の物語。 殺されるまでに残された時間を 依頼者であるあなたはどう生きるか。
Why similar: Simulation 39%, Adventure 22.1%, Casual 21.2%, Indie 17.6%
- #28 Pearl of the Desert
69% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Unelma Labs
Windows
Dive into an immersive VR adventure game where you explore the ocean's depths in a stunning open world diving experience. Discover vibrant marine life, shipwrecks, and ancient ruins hinting at alien civilizations.
Why similar: Simulation 40%, Adventure 22.7%, Casual 20.7%, Indie 16.7%
- #29 Plumber 3D
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GotW Studio
Windows · Linux
You have to test your ability to assemble the water system in the right order and find the code to move to new challenges. Moving from level to level you have to fix more and more complicated and intricate schemes.
Why similar: Simulation 38.8%, Adventure 23.1%, Casual 21.1%, Indie 17%
- #30 Chlorophos
78% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: firefoxfoxfox
Windows · Mac
Chlorophos is an ADV game. It is a dark underground world.
Why similar: Simulation 39.2%, Adventure 22.2%, Casual 21.4%, Indie 17.2%
- #31 Snakest
77% matchMixed52% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Softwaves MiniPub: HandMade Games
Windows
You objective is eat all the "foods" inside the camp.
Why similar: Simulation 39.2%, Adventure 22.2%, Casual 21.4%, Indie 17.2%
- #32 PixoCities
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Springloaded
Windows · Mac
A relaxing Hidden object/City builder.Play inside a mix of pre-built environments and cities you build yourself. Help find people's goals, while keeping your city layout free of obstructions. Feel like an artist as you unlock more and more content to make your own spectacular city! Featuring the art of eBoy.
Why similar: Simulation 40.1%, Casual 21.8%, Adventure 20.6%, Indie 17.5%
- #33 The mysterious ship(诡船谜案)
77% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: 魂动天下Pub: HunDong Studio
Windows
Games for the "HundongStudio" independent game development team developed a thriller theme puzzle adventure game!
Why similar: Simulation 39.2%, Adventure 22.2%, Casual 21.4%, Indie 17.2%
- #34 Our Portfolio
62% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: LEARNERSPub: NBOXGAMES.INC
Windows
A year-long journey to get a job at a game company! Will I be able to succeed in landing the job?
Why similar: Simulation 36.8%, Visual Novel 25.5%, Indie 18.9%, Casual 18.9%
- #35 Ocean's Treasures
76% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: 4 Fun Studio Inc.
Windows
Ocean's Treasures is a VR underwater treasure hunt that places the player on the bottom of the sea to explore shipwrecks and recover lost treasures. Within 12 different scenes, you will be surrounded by some spectacular environment and fishes.
Why similar: Simulation 39.2%, Adventure 22.2%, Casual 21.4%, Indie 17.2%
- #36 Don't Notice Me
74% matchPositive83% of 35 reviews2018
Dev: Lux Games
Windows · Mac
Don't Notice Me is a narrative adventure game where you navigate high school politics, deceive authority figures, pick locks, break into rooms and solve murder mysteries: Typical teenage activities!
Why similar: Simulation 38.8%, Adventure 22%, Casual 21.1%, Indie 18.1%
- #37 Melody of Iris-虹色旋律-(Full Color ver.)
73% matchVery Positive93% of 126 reviews2018
Dev: Gloria Works
Windows
回首眺望,曾经的风景早已隽永如画。 闭上双眼,心中的旋律是彩虹的颜色。 赤子深情,经年不渝。
Why similar: Simulation 38.9%, Adventure 22.8%, Casual 21.2%, Indie 17.1%
- #38 Ghost Mountain Roller Coaster
75% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Raw Lion Workshop
Windows
Ghost Mountain is an epic 12 minutes long virtual reality roller coaster ride in a dark underground mine, filled with dreamlike scenery and magical, abstract landscapes, with fast and slow sections, indoor and outdoor areas and many surprises.
Why similar: Simulation 39.2%, Adventure 22.2%, Casual 21.4%, Indie 17.2%
- #39 Real Scary
72% matchVery Positive93% of 123 reviews2019
Dev: Chris Antoni
Windows
Psychological horror perfect for a late night of gaming in the dark with your headphones in.
Why similar: Simulation 38.1%, Adventure 22.7%, Casual 21.8%, Indie 17.5%
- #40 Building Blocks / Master Builder of Egypt
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Gunia Studios
Windows
Building Blocks is a physics-based game of a special kind. Be a master-builder in Ancient Egypt!
Why similar: Simulation 39.2%, Adventure 22.2%, Casual 21.4%, Indie 17.2%
- #41 The Grand Museum VR
75% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: OwlgorithmPub: Owlgorithm LLC
Windows
Virtual museum environment filled with 82 photo-scanned works of ancient art, originating from various parts of the world. Investigate the archives and discover the history of the art pieces.
Why similar: Simulation 39.2%, Adventure 22.2%, Casual 21.4%, Indie 17.2%
- #42 Maggie's Movies - Camera, Action!
74% matchMixed63% of 49 reviews2017
Dev: World-LoomPub: GameHouse
Windows · Mac
Help me follow my dream and become a movie director! 🎥 🎬
Why similar: Simulation 39%, Adventure 22.1%, Casual 21.9%, Indie 17.1%
- #43 初夏倾语 - Summer Whisper
63% matchMixed68% of 41 reviews2023
Dev: 绘夏Games
Windows
这是一段发生在高中校园内纯情青涩的百合恋爱故事。曾经无数次注视她的脸颊,想要将她拥入怀中,让她倾听自己当下的全部情感,却总在她对未来的期望中止步不前……学生时代的恋爱会无疾而终,还是还得偿所愿?
Why similar: Simulation 27.8%, Casual 15.9%, Adventure 14.9%, Indie 14.1%, Visual Novel 12.5%
- #44 Shark In Aquarium
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Num Studio
Windows
Shark in Aquarium is an arcade-style game. Your job is to grow your fish business and fight off threats to your aquarium. The game is designed to be cute and funny. It will be a great choice to relax after a stressful study or workday.
Why similar: Simulation 38.9%, Adventure 22%, Casual 21.8%, Indie 17.3%
- #45 Beta Runner
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 32 reviews2017
Dev: Lightsoutgames
Windows
Prepare yourself for the ultimate, "run till you die" game, which pits you against a maniacal programmer - a smart AI that intuitively adapts to your level of gameplay. Prove you're not just another one of his "guinea pigs" as he throws ever increasingly complex challenges at you. His goal is your frustration.
Why similar: Simulation 38.5%, Casual 22%, Adventure 21.8%, Indie 17.7%
- #46 Lost Connection
73% matchNo user reviews0% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Yarmin Game StudioPub: Syndicate Games
Windows
The main hero is a rare luck - to hack the site of the terrorist organization IT-Vira. But such an invasion can not go unnoticed, and from the hunter he becomes a victim. What's next you can learn from the comics that are shown before each level of the game.
Why similar: Simulation 38.1%, Adventure 22.7%, Casual 21.8%, Indie 17.5%
- #47 The Black Widow
71% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Flux
Windows · Mac
Communicate with the dead using a spirit board to solve an actual murder case in this interactive mystery. Ask your own questions to determine whether “the Black Widow” was truly guilty … or unjustly executed.
Why similar: Simulation 38.2%, Adventure 22.4%, Casual 22.2%, Indie 17.3%
- #48 Crime Chronicles: The Hidden Truth
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SkipertalePub: Synergy Spire
Windows
Crime Chronicles: The Hidden Truth is a detective game with courtroom drama elements, inspired by the Ace Attorney series. Play as Detective Liam Stark, working with Prosecutor Emilia Hall. Investigate a murder and testify in court, with your choices impacting the case's outcome.
Why similar: Simulation 30.4%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Casual 18.2%, Anime 12.3%, Multiple Endings 8.2%
- #49 VR Guest
72% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Alison M. BaileyPub: Chronos Development Studios
Windows
VR Guest is an experience in which you get to have dinner with Albert Einstein, Mozart, and Kleopatra. Enjoy watching them have a thoughtful dialog, and ask questions at the end!
Why similar: Simulation 38.1%, Adventure 22.7%, Casual 21.8%, Indie 17.5%
- #50 Grit : Overworld Survival
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: xpndsprt
Windows
Grit is a realistic overworld survival roguelike, where a rat stew is probably the best meal you'll get and starvation is always on your heels. Search for edible plants, defend yourself against local predators, build shelter and figure out how to get back to civilization.
Why similar: Simulation 39.5%, Adventure 22.4%, Casual 21.5%, Indie 16.5%
- #51 Sea of memories
70% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Ivanovich Games
Windows
Optical illusions reach Virtual Reality! Challenge your mind rotating the pieces to clean up the chaos.
Why similar: Simulation 38.2%, Adventure 22.7%, Casual 20.8%, Indie 18.3%
- #52 Payroll
69% matchVery Positive89% of 70 reviews2017
Dev: GZ StormPub: Astrojone
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
This is what a game would be like if it was a 20-minute office simulator in Windows 95.
Why similar: Simulation 39.9%, Adventure 22.6%, Casual 20.8%, Indie 16.7%
- #53 One Synth
67% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2019
Dev: Kawaiisun Games
Windows · Mac
A text based adventure editor - upload and play text based games from across the world using Steam Workshop
Why similar: Simulation 37.3%, Adventure 23.3%, Casual 22.3%, Indie 17.1%
- #54 Speak Lies
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Silent Clowns
Windows · Mac
Life is perfect in Vistine Academy, a high tech boarding school for talented young ladies. Perfect, as long as the 10 rules are never broken. Speak Lies is a mystery adventure game. Unravel secrets and solve murders in this text message simulation.
Why similar: Simulation 38.7%, Adventure 22%, Indie 17%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Anime 9.1%
- #55 Caveman Alive
71% matchMostly Negative38% of 109 reviews2017
Dev: Dwarven potion brewPub: Sacred Grab Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Caveman Alive - is a very simple platformer with elements of survival. Imagine that you were the last of your tribe. Everywhere are many enemies, thirsty for your death, and the main problem is hunger.
Why similar: Simulation 38.5%, Adventure 23.2%, Casual 21%, Indie 17.4%
- #56 Hand of Horzasha
67% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: Shiny Vacation
Windows · Mac
When a headstrong knight from the sealed-off human world witnesses the neglect of an orphaned child, she abandons her former life as an explorer to protect her newly adopted daughter in life-risking ritual combat in a strange town of monsters. Let our search for "Horzasha" begin!
Why similar: Simulation 40.2%, Adventure 22.8%, Casual 20.9%, Indie 16.1%
- #57 Trek: Travel Around the World
69% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Minority Media
Windows
In Trek: Travel Around the World, the adventure starts in your new Helsinki apartment. Each experience after that transports you to a new destination where real-world locations are blended with magical phenomenon!
Why similar: Simulation 38.4%, Adventure 22.9%, Casual 21.9%, Indie 16.8%