Games Like Where the Heart Rests

A sweet, slow burn yuri / lesbian visual novel about an anxious young teacher being swept off her feet by the cool, competent school nurse.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 14.7%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Text-Based 11.7%, Anime 10.3%, Drama 9.8%

A sweet slice of life boys love / yaoi visual novel set in the English countryside about a medieval knight who's been reincarnated into the 21st century and a memey goth boy who's spent far too much time on the internet.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Anime 10.6%, Drama 10%, Emotional 9%

A cute boys love / BL / yaoi visual novel about a slowly developing romantic relationship between a couple of cousins.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.5%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Text-Based 12.3%, Anime 10.5%, Romance 10%

A cute romance story between a young man and a maid who just so happens to be a robot. Is love enough to overcome the differences between man and machine?

Why similar: Visual Novel 16.8%, Text-Based 13.1%, Anime 11.5%, Casual 11.4%, Romance 11.1%

This is a story about finding love to overwrite the feelings for the one they held dearest. A girls love visual novel about summer, love and adolescence.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.8%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Anime 12.8%, Text-Based 11.8%, Romance 11.1%

A lesbian romance set in England shortly after WWI. The story centres around Dot, a young maid who begins to work in the crumbling stately home of Bly, and her young mistress: the devious, devilish Patience.

Why similar: Visual Novel 14.8%, Text-Based 14.6%, Anime 11.8%, LGBTQ+ 10.8%, Drama 9.2%

An atmospheric lesbian / yuri VN set in an abandoned theme park, focused on a rekindled relationship between a pair of estranged childhood friends.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.3%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Anime 11.5%, Drama 11.4%, Text-Based 9%

This is the story of Evie Maine, a shy girl with a difficult past. Evie is just starting her first year of university away from home. At first she's worried about fitting in, but once she sees a glider flying high above, her priorities quickly change. My name is Evie, and I want to fly.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.6%, Text-Based 16%, LGBTQ+ 15.4%, Casual 12.6%, Romance 8.4%

A cutely comedic lesbian / yuri visual novel about a grumpy, socially awkward writer and her cheerful, happy-go-lucky fan set in the Japanese countryside.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.2%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Anime 12.8%, Romance 9.7%, Cute 8.2%

A dark lesbian horror/romance story so toxic it's emitting spores. Ethel, a shy university student, ventures into the wintry woods late at night, where she meets an enchanting femme fatale — but all is not as it seems.

Why similar: Text-Based 18.5%, Visual Novel 15.2%, LGBTQ+ 13.8%, Anime 12.1%, Drama 10.7%

Hikari is a female spy who joins an all girls school as a student to discover its secrets… when she suddenly receives the Mark of Virgo, and timeslips 1 year in the past?! By the developers of Ne no Kami: The Two Princess Knights of Kyoto comes this new yuri title filled with intrigue and drama.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.6%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Anime 14.2%, Romance 10.5%, Drama 9.4%

In this sequel of the LGBT visual novel Reborn a Zombie, Dawn, a trans girl turned zombie, now has to confront her past. However, the Demon King is approaching and his presence will change everything.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20%, Anime 15.4%, Casual 14.3%, LGBTQ+ 13.6%, Emotional 11.6%

In a bid to avoid failing out of college, Olive Penn inadvertently finds themselves caught in the middle of a feud between two campus club leaders whose rivalry seemingly threatens to tear their friendship apart.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 14%, Text-Based 12.1%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Emotional 9.7%, Drama 8.9%

On the whimsical Night of the Fairies, Crow Yamada lands on the rooftop of a quaint patisserie known as Folkroll. Without any memories, he strives to help the cute employees by becoming the best baker around in this sugary sweet visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.2%, Anime 16.9%, Drama 13.4%, Romance 12.6%, Cute 11.2%

A short boys love / yaoi / gay visual novel about a couple of cousins whose paths cross at a family wedding. They both get a little drunk, emotions run high, and things take a surprisingly steamy turn.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.9%, Text-Based 16.3%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Anime 11.4%, Romance 9.1%

A cute, wholesome yuri visual novel about a haughty young girl called Alice who goes on holiday to the Isle of Skye. Once there, she meets the plucky young Piper, and a romance between the two slowly unfolds.

Why similar: Text-Based 17.9%, Visual Novel 16.4%, LGBTQ+ 13.5%, Anime 13.1%, Cute 8.7%

Play the piano, play the flute, and enjoy a ghost story as you use the profits from your street performances to buy new instruments and furniture! Let's shoot for fame and fortune!

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.3%, Anime 17.5%, Drama 15.5%, Casual 15.2%, Romance 11.2%

《love letter for Hibiscus》is a visual novel The story tells about GuWanying's dream of writing a romance novel. However, she knows nothing about love, so it's simply a fantasy. so it's simply a fantasy. She deliberately pays attention to the hibiscus cherry blossoms she often sees to get inspiration

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.2%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Romance 12%, Anime 11.9%, Text-Based 11.4%

Collection of 4 yuri stories by Team ANPIM, featuring women who are 23 years and older! No longer students, they are finding romance while balancing the responsibilities of working, rent, and adulting.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.4%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Anime 14.1%, Romance 10.8%, Emotional 10.8%

A collection of episodic boys love / yaoi stories which takes place after the events of Unluckily in Love. Follow Yuel and Tavi as they experience the joys of crossdressing, going on dates, and loving one another a whole bunch ♡

Why similar: Text-Based 14.9%, LGBTQ+ 14.8%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Anime 10.8%, Emotional 8.2%

Follow Chrys as he declares to swear off dating in favor of focusing on himself and hanging out with friends. That is until a very sweet, and very hot tattoo artist named Shay enters the picture. Has Chrys' bad luck gone away?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.8%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Romance 13.4%, Narration 12.2%, Casual 9.3%

A remake of the 2015 visual novel The Way We All Go. A yandere story with over 20 endings set in the sleepy Japanese countryside. Can you reconnect with your old friends, or will you meet a grisly ending?

Why similar: Text-Based 19%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Anime 13.4%, Drama 10.8%, Emotional 9.9%

This is a story about Iris, a nobody who didn't have a Happy Ending and now suffers the consequences of their own (lack of) actions all alone in the most northern city in the world. A depressing story and a melancholic lesson teached in life's hard way awaits you.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.1%, Drama 16.2%, Emotional 14.8%, LGBTQ+ 14.1%, Anime 11.8%

「春の音はまるで君に似てて」は暗い夜、道に迷ったような時期に悩んでいた主人公、相原愛理が偶然蒼の歌声を聞くようになり、二人の物語が始まります。日本の女学校を背景とし、少女と少女が出会い、お互いを通して自分が進みたい道を見つけ、一歩、また一歩踏み出していく、成長と恋の過程を込めた「ゆり」キネティックノーベルです。

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.2%, Visual Novel 23.5%, Text-Based 19.4%, Anime 9.7%, Drama 9.4%

As graduation looms, true feelings begin to surface. Will Grace find the courage to overcome her shyness and bare her heart to Sera, or will her handsome rival Akira get to her first? A free VN about being really gay for your best friend. Part of the NOISZ series, and prequel to NOISZ STΔRLIVHT.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.9%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Casual 12.7%, Romance 10.8%, Cute 9.4%

A cute, sweet boys love / yaoi visual novel about a high school student who discovers the formidable student council president is crossdressing on the sly and working at a maid café.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Casual 13.2%, Romance 12.3%, Anime 11.8%

This is a yuri game where you as an angel of love must help guide the heroines. Do your best, little angel (you) and take care of your mistress's wellbeing!

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.7%, LGBTQ+ 23.1%, Anime 16.2%, Drama 13.3%, Romance 12.8%

A sweet and light lesbian / yuri visual novel about an airheaded daydreamer and a cheerful tomboy set on a quaint Japanese island filled with cute bunnies.

Why similar: Text-Based 17.8%, LGBTQ+ 17.6%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Anime 11.7%, Romance 8.8%

In this sequel to the fantasy yuri visual novel, The Fairy's Song, Marnie and Lisbeth return to Fenchapel to visit Marnie’s grandmother. Things soon become complicated, however, when they run into two figures from the past who ought to be dead.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.4%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Anime 11.2%, Romance 10.2%, Text-Based 9.9%

The Tiny World is a drama visual novel. A New Year's story about a long separation from home, family, friends, and tears freezing in the cold.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.6%, Drama 14.7%, Casual 13.2%, Anime 11.4%, Text-Based 11.3%

I dreamed of a girl. From then on, I saw her every day in my dreams. I don't know why it happened. I can only keep telling myself that it is all false, all illusion. But on the other hand, I fell in love with it.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.9%, Text-Based 23.1%, Drama 19.3%, Emotional 16.9%, Casual 10.2%

A cute romance visual novel with four heroines set in an all-girls’ boarding school in France in 1896 featuring a crossdressing male protagonist.

Why similar: Visual Novel 15.4%, Text-Based 14.9%, LGBTQ+ 14.4%, Anime 11%, Romance 9.6%

Gale and Arthur are in a long-distance relationship, but Gale found himself feeling lonely without his partner. When he applies to work at a cafe, he meets his charismatic co-worker, Brycen. Brycen is so different from Arthur, yet he finds himself falling for him. Will he choose his new or old love?

Why similar: Visual Novel 15.7%, Text-Based 15.2%, LGBTQ+ 14.7%, Casual 12.6%, Anime 10%

A boys' love / yaoi visual novel set in 19th century Japan. Join Haru, an aloof young man forced to crossdress by his mother from childhood, and Kishou, a cheerful thief brought up in poverty, as they travel across the country to break an age-old curse.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.3%, Visual Novel 17%, Anime 13.4%, Drama 12.1%, Text-Based 8.9%

"Welcome to Aquadine! My name is Ciel, and I'll be your tour guide for today!" A young gondolier works part-time to save money for his mother's hospital bills, but he has a secret. Follow Ciel as he tours people around the beautiful town of Aquadine, where his family and friends bond with him.

Why similar: Text-Based 18.6%, Visual Novel 16%, Emotional 12.9%, Anime 12.7%, Narration 9.3%

Taking place months after the reopening of the café, Milk Hall Caramella, the season now shifts to summer. The café is as busy as ever so even Ciel and Koron have come to help out. No longer unsure of what to do, Asaki is steadfast in his goal to protect Caramella.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.2%, Text-Based 23%, Anime 18.9%, Casual 14%, Cute 12.8%

Missing Stars is a visual novel that aims to depict mental disorders and the people who live with them in a realistic, but sensitive and respectful light.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24%, Text-Based 18.5%, Anime 13.7%, Casual 13.4%, Emotional 11.9%

A visual novel about first love, decisions, and the sweetness of a town where everyone knows each other. Join Haruto on his journey to discover what it truly means to love.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.7%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Anime 13.1%, Romance 12.3%, Text-Based 10.6%

Lisa is here to listen. Choose what’s on your mind, and she’ll help you see things differently. This visual novel is a cozy space where you can relax, get support, and hear kind words. Sometimes, all you need is someone who truly understands.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.6%, Emotional 18.8%, Casual 12.4%, Relaxing 10.8%, Text-Based 10.5%

"Even though I knew this love was forbidden..." While the tragedy is being told, the girl's true love is revealed! Enjoy this crazy pure love drama with beautiful visuals and cute characters!

Why similar: Visual Novel 29%, Text-Based 19.1%, Anime 15.8%, Cute 12.2%, Casual 10.9%

A short and smutty boys' love / yaoi visual novel set in Victorian England about a cocksure servant's attempts to turn his aloof, awkward master into his own personal plaything.

Why similar: Visual Novel 17%, LGBTQ+ 15.7%, Text-Based 14.3%, Anime 13.2%, Romance 9%

Read through this visual novel that will soothe the loneliest of hearts.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.7%, Casual 17.4%, Drama 16.9%, Anime 16.8%, Cute 12.4%

The Last Waltz is a full-scale visual novel about an incredible niche sport; the first visual novel to be based on Dancesport. Featuring Over 30 stunning CGs, a soundtrack of more than 35 pieces of authentic Dancesport music, and integrating real footage of professional dancers and competitions.

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.5%, Anime 16.1%, Emotional 14.4%, Romance 9.8%, Cute 9.6%

Celebrate Christmas with Sakuya Izayoi from the Touhou Project in this cozy visual novel! Explore the colourful sights of the human village in Gensokyo as it hosts a one of a kind festival with several venues and gorgeous sights to see!

Why similar: Anime 22.5%, Emotional 16.4%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Cute 12%, Casual 11.2%

A kinetic visual novel set in a solarpunk future, blending emotional storytelling, yuri romance, and positive polyamorous representation, with a curated chillhop soundtrack and cute anime-inspired art.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.3%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Romance 13.4%, Anime 10.5%, Drama 9.9%

A lewd boys love / BL / yaoi visual novel set in a 1001 Nights inspired universe about a couple of cousins who like one another a perfectly normal amount. The story contains a lot of explicit sexual content.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.8%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Anime 12.9%, Text-Based 12%, Romance 10%

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: LGBTQ+ 18.8%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Anime 12.6%, Drama 10.4%, Emotional 9.5%

VTuber Connect is a love letter to VTubers as a medium. One that hides nothing, but embraces everything. Whether you’re a VTuber or a viewer, we all form connections in our own way. How will you connect?

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.1%, Emotional 16.8%, Anime 13.9%, Drama 13.8%, Romance 13.2%

여름방학을 며칠 앞둔 어느 날 갑작스레 내 앞에 나타난 한 소녀. 자신을 유령이라 밝힌 소녀는 난데없이 내게 자신을 없애 달라는 부탁을 건넨다. 자신의 눈에 보인다는 죽음의 색을 통해 나는 유령 소녀의 과거를 추적하기 시작하지만, 어째 소녀는 점점 죽음에 가까워지기보다는 나의 일상에 녹아들기 시작하는데...

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.1%, Romance 15.2%, Emotional 15.2%, Anime 13.3%, Drama 11.1%

You are about to dive into the adventures of the main hero: pilot-engineer Henry Morgan! The adventure is truly dangerous, but at the same time very passionate and full of love! An intriguing plot with unexpected twists that will leave you craving for more!

Why similar: Text-Based 19.9%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Anime 15.1%, Drama 14.3%, Romance 10.1%

《繁花落舞恋如樱 -Re:BIRTH-》由日本美少女游戏资深大厂Navel制作，是早在22年前就已成为广受赞誉的经典名作的重制版。本作由西又葵担当原画与角色设计；由创作了《我们没有翅膀》、《近月少女的礼仪》等话题名作的剧本家王雀孙主笔。桃山伊音、夏和小、九条信乃等知名声优为本作女主角献声。

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.1%, Anime 16.5%, Casual 15.3%, Drama 13%, Emotional 11.4%

The Mermaid Festival is an annual festival that takes place in the coastal town of Suminoe and on the night of the festival, Takumi meets a girl with a beautiful singing voice. From this chance encounter, Takumi's daily life slowly begins to change. The 7th project by developer, feng.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.4%, Anime 17.3%, Drama 17.3%, Text-Based 13.7%, Romance 13.4%

A comfy yuri VN about the foxgirl Miho and her quest to find the person who's most important to her. This emotional visual novel features two different heroines to choose from, and a story that will make you both laugh and cry!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 17.7%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Emotional 11%, Anime 8.7%, Wholesome 8.3% ★

A slice-of-life visual novel about the hardships and joys of a trans girl transformed into a zombie.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.1%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Anime 11.9%, Narration 11.2%, Emotional 10.3%

In this yuri visual novel featuring an all-star cast, you follow one main love triangle as they navigate their budding romance and the pursuit of their goals, unlocking new, heartwarming events to view from the perspectives of each cute girl in six other precious couples as well.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.2%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Text-Based 13.5%, Anime 13.1%, Romance 10.3%

A yuri kinetic novel about overcoming the tribulations of the human heart, and a sapphic tale on the heartaches and reprieves of fathoming love. Asou Ei’s first title with Frontwing is presented with poignant visuals in Full HD, an evocative soundtrack, and voice acting by a star-studded cast.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.7%, LGBTQ+ 18.1%, Anime 14.6%, Emotional 13.4%, Drama 9.9%

Rainy Days is a short campus visual novel with 2+ original soundtracks, 10+ illustrations and a 30,000-word storyline. Play as the protagonist to encounter Yu, a mysterious girl, and start a sweet youthful campus rom-com. Make choices to alter the plot, unlock hidden stories.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Casual 20.7%, Anime 20.4%, Drama 18.4%, Cute 12.6%

What is one to do when face to face with a cat-eared, winged angel? Life will never be the same when the angel, Mint, moves in and becomes your new housemate. Follow Mint, a popular girl from the doujin circle "Animal Herb," as she stars in this brand new, heart-warmingly comedic game!

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.5%, Anime 16.6%, Drama 11.8%, Text-Based 11.1%, Cute 11.1%

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: Text-Based 19%, Visual Novel 16%, Drama 12.6%, Anime 12.5%, Emotional 11.7%

"Don't you want to experience a love like that some day?" As dreary days roll by, who should appear before Tokiha Sai but Emiya Hanabi, his childhood friend and first love, who he had alienated long ago. That is the start of a day that seems like a dream.

Why similar: Text-Based 25.2%, Visual Novel 23%, Anime 21.8%, Romance 15.4%, Casual 10.8%