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From the author of Spice and Wolf, Isuna Hasekura, comes WORLD END ECONOMiCA. This is the first episode out of three part sci-fi/economic thriller visual novel set on the moon.

Why similar: Visual Novel 58.2%, Anime 26.3%, Economy 6.3%, Indie 3.2%, Sci-fi 3.1%

The conclusive episode in this visual novel trilogy is set in the far future on the moon. Will Hal's dream be realized? It's been 8 years since the events of episode.01. With the economics of lunar city going out of control what is going to happen next?

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.9%, Episodic 19.2% ★, Anime 12.6%, Casual 10.8%, Economy 9.8%

Japan, 2030 A.D. Memories can now be digitized and archived, allowing people to communicate with the deceased. With only one week left before his best friend’s memories are deleted, can Hiroki uncover the truth behind Sorano’s death?

Why similar: Visual Novel 46.9%, Anime 30.5%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Casual 6.3%, Indie 5.1%

fault - milestone two side:above is a Cinematic Visual Novel that takes place right after the events of milestone one. Please note that this novel is a direct sequel to fault - milestone one and contains massive spoilers of the first story. Play through of the first title is highly advised.

Why similar: Visual Novel 49.4%, Anime 31%, Story Rich 9.6%, Indie 6.3%, Linear 2.2%

fault is a series of Science Fantasy Cinematic Novels using a unique 3D Camera system for a visually immersive reading experience. Follow Selphine, the bubbly Princess and her sharp-witted Royal Guardian, Ritona, on their journey of a lifetime back to their homeland of Rughzenhaide.

Why similar: Visual Novel 54.8%, Anime 36.3%, Story Rich 5.9%, Indie 2%, Casual 1%

"Life is like a waiting room, except people don't leave in the order they enter." Narcissu is a thought provoking visual novel series about terminal illness, living, dying, and the relationship between those leaving and those left behind. There are no miracles, no heroes, no villains in this story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 53.9%, Anime 20.4%, Story Rich 9%, Casual 8.6%, Indie 8%

The latest visual novel by Tomo Kataoka, the author of Narcissu 1st & 2nd, has arrived! An empty world with endless rain and only one person. Here there is no hunger, sickness or even death. Just what story does this world's one occupant have?

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.2%, Anime 36.3%, Indie 7.8%, Story Rich 5.3%, Casual 3.4%

Rescue squad captain Watase Kasasagi wakes up without his memories in the middle of his most critical mission yet-- a nuclear meltdown at a research facility. In an unfamiliar place and without his years of training, he must rescue the survivors and escape...

Why similar: Visual Novel 55%, Anime 27.2%, Story Rich 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.2%

KARAKARA. It is the sound of aridity. It is the sound of dry asphalt and sandy winds. It is the sound of relentless sunshine, as well as the sound of a withering race.

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.5%, Anime 33.3%, Episodic 8.1% ★, Casual 6.7%, Indie 4%

It’s been five years since the Hayabusa Academy gang graduated from high school, Yuka has just graduated from University and moved to a new city when she receives an invitation from Aya, her best friend, for a class reunion in her country lodge in Cannon Beach, Oregon.

Why similar: Visual Novel 46.8%, Anime 24%, Casual 11.8%, Indie 10.6%, Story Rich 6.7%

Delve further into the world of CLANNAD and experience the stories beyond the original visual novel adventure. Known as CLANNAD Hikari Mimamoru Sakamichi de in Japan, This Steam version features high resolution assets and is translated into English for the very first time.

Why similar: Visual Novel 59.3%, Anime 21.5%, Casual 11.9%, Story Rich 7.3%

From Dischan Media, creators of the highly acclaimed Juniper's Knot, comes Dysfunctional Systems: Learning to Manage Chaos.Dysfunctional Systems is a visual novel series featuring Winter Harrison, a student mediator from a utopian world. Learning to Manage Chaos is the first entry in the series.What is a mediator?

Why similar: Visual Novel 54%, Episodic 15.2% ★, Anime 14.7%, Sci-fi 6.8%, Indie 4.4%

A turn-based JRPG series featuring a modern presentation with a classic core. Episode 2 resumes the adventure right after the last cliffhanger. Play once more as Haru as he uncovers the mysteries of the cold 'Deeplands', meeting with a mysterious silver haired girl along the way.

Why similar: Episodic 55.5% ★, Anime 16.5%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Indie 8.3%, Story Rich 8.3%

Just because it crashed doesn't mean it's over

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.7%, Anime 29.9%, Casual 16.6%, Indie 12.8%

Unfairly saddled with crippling debt after the events of Part I, Itsuki Ninomae and the gang turn to fellow student and daughter of a crime lord Kotoko Teshigawara for help. An intertwined web of loyalties and desire awaits as Itsuki, Kotoko and the others fight for justice.

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.7%, Anime 24.2%, Story Rich 12.8%, Casual 10.5%, Linear 4.8%

An episodic Visual Novel about a Gamer and his life with cute girls.

Why similar: Visual Novel 49.6%, Anime 36.2%, Casual 8.4%, Indie 5.8%

A side story for The Labyrinth of Grisaia, this episode takes place just after Kusakabe Asako officially names Kazami Yuuji her successor as number 9029, and details his globe-hopping exploits thereafter. Yet more secret passages of The Labyrinth of Grisaia are revealed within...

Why similar: Visual Novel 46.1%, Anime 32.1%, Casual 12.2%, Story Rich 9.6%

Muv-Luv Unlimited: The Day After continues! The Shogun has come to Seattle, and with her, an installation that might solve the ongoing food crisis. But tensions simmer beneath the surface, as an unseen enemy waits for its chance to strike.

Why similar: Visual Novel 46.1%, Anime 34.5%, Story Rich 12%, Casual 7.4%

Michiru's quest to save the world by sealing the Chaos that threatens it is progressing flawlessly... except for the fact that her fellow Magical Girl and rival, Kazuki, is beating her at every turn!

Why similar: Visual Novel 48.7%, Anime 34.9%, Casual 10.1%, Story Rich 6.3%

A Japanese love adventure game, as you follow the story of Kogasaka You, his hometown and a promise he made.

Why similar: Visual Novel 55.6%, Anime 25%, Casual 10.5%, Story Rich 8.9%

KARAKARA. It is the sound of aridity. It is the sound of dry asphalt and sandy winds. It is the sound of relentless sunshine, as well as the sound of a withering race.

Why similar: Visual Novel 54.4%, Anime 29%, Casual 9.8%, Indie 6.8%

Disgraced knight-in-training Oren gets a second chance at life as an adventurer in this fantasy visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 48%, Anime 26%, Casual 12.3%, Linear 5.8%, Story Rich 4.3%

──We cannot choose in this unfair world.The rich boy stuck in his never changing daily life...The fierce girl struggling for survival...Two people in totally opposite positions in life.In the face of confusion and the choices before them, what will they find...?

Why similar: Visual Novel 49.4%, Anime 22.2%, Casual 11.7%, Indie 10.8%, Story Rich 5.9%

The team behind the original series has gotten together to bring you into the world of Spice and Wolf again for a second installment of VR animation! Animation has evolved from "watching" to "experiencing."

Why similar: Anime 47.5%, Visual Novel 39.7%, Casual 12.7%

“Len, you are going to abandon this town... and die—today” Since her reunion with Shinonome, Len's life is thrust into an all new “reality,” and the curtain which hid the “truth” of this new world is been lifted.

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.4%, Anime 20.3%, Episodic 19% ★, Casual 11.7%, Story Rich 4.6%

A VIP disappears en route to Japan, and it's up to Mihama students Rena, Tohka, Chris, and Murasaki to help investigate, with the twins from Kyousen Sakuragaoka in tow. Recovering the VIP pushes their minds and bodies to the brink, and to top it all off, Rena and Haruto’s past is revealed as well!

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.9%, Anime 30.9%, Casual 11.3%, Story Rich 9.9%

In order to achieve our dreams of entering the 2nd dimension, we will be making the popular light novel Spice and Wolf into a VR animation! Anime will evolve from something that is “seen” to something that is “experienced”...

Why similar: Anime 64.2%, Casual 21.5%, Indie 14.3%

Welcomed by the fluttering of cherry blossom, the main character, Brian, starts a new high school life in Japan. Brian soon starts to get along with two girls in the same class after they start to talk to him. With their help, Brian gradually learns Japanese culture and customs.

Why similar: Visual Novel 48.2%, Anime 32.5%, Casual 11.4%, Indie 7.9%

Despite determination and skill, Natalie Puccile, a Special Investigations and Tactics officer, has spent her career watching over a listening post in the middle of deep space. After the orders that she has always dreamed of arrive, she finds herself in charge of a small destroyer and tasked with discovering the fate of a missing...

Why similar: Visual Novel 52.4%, Anime 31.6%, Casual 5.6%, Indie 5.2%, Sci-fi 5.1%

Re Angel is a 2nd visual novel created by Studio GU, an indy game developer from Thailand.

Why similar: Visual Novel 54.9%, Anime 27.5%, Indie 17.6%

The revived original story of Nanoka Flanka, a budding inventor and crafter.

Why similar: Anime 64.2%, Visual Novel 25.4%, Story Rich 10.4%

About half a year before the opening of the patisserie, La Soleil where the catgirls work with Kashou. Back when Chocola and Vanilla were still kittens when they first arrived at the Minaduki household and before they opened up to the other catgirls.

Why similar: Anime 46.2%, Visual Novel 40.1%, Casual 5.5%, Story Rich 5.3%, Indie 2.8%

Anime Studio Simulator is a lighthearted visual novel about a group of friends fulfilling their dream of creating an anime. Your choices determine whether their anime succeeds... or fails.

Why similar: Anime 56.9%, Visual Novel 32.3%, Indie 10.8%

This romantic visual novel has you joining a financially struggling all-girls' private school as one student's example case for gender integration. The two of you try to prove that going co-ed could save the school, while the story explores themes of traditions, change, family, and relationships.

Why similar: Visual Novel 43.6%, Anime 35.9%, Story Rich 11.9%, Casual 8.7%

an Visual Novel & Puzzle Game

Why similar: Visual Novel 55.3%, Anime 31.9%, Casual 7.5%, Indie 5.4%

Kaito wakes to find himself in a strange room, with no memories, and a taciturn girl named Yonagi by his side. Upon learning of his role, he immerses himself into three wondrous dream worlds with her. When all three stories meet a bitter end, Kaito recovers his memories, and the true story unfolds.

Why similar: Visual Novel 56.5%, Sci-fi 19.3%, Story Rich 17.4%, Casual 6.9%

Return as the unhacker to take on Program X and her clone army!

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.5%, Anime 30.7%, Indie 16%, Story Rich 8.8%

After seven years, Yukinari Sanada has returned to his hometown in Kanagawa Prefecture, Kamakura City, but something feels... different. Both he and his younger sister, Rikka, transfer into Oumi Academy and hope for a fresh start.

Why similar: Visual Novel 56.5%, Anime 43.5%

​Vinty is off to Melbourne to meet her idol, Excelia!​ Will Vinty learn the star's secrets and finally blossom into a celebrity? (hint: no)

Why similar: Visual Novel 48.9%, Anime 29.3%, Indie 13.4%, Story Rich 8.3%

X-note is a blend between Visual Novel and Dating Sim. Follow the story of Essi as she pursues the truth of her mother's death.

Why similar: Visual Novel 54.4%, Anime 27.5%, Casual 8.1%, Indie 6.4%, Story Rich 3.6%

Spring has come, and our protagonist, Yukinari, returns home after 7 years. Between his second cousin Sakura, who meets him outside in a full maid outfit, Hotaru, a half-Japanese beauty with a sharp tongue, and the lazy scheming witch Alice - life just got way more interesting!

Why similar: Visual Novel 55.2%, Anime 44.8%

Sequel of Old Watch

Why similar: Visual Novel 36%, Anime 25.7%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Linear 10.7%, Story Rich 6.5%

The story is set in future Tokyo, where human’s endless desires have consumed finite resources. In this world that is gradually approaching its end, the streamer girls continue to sing, while embracing dreams and despair in their hearts...

Why similar: Visual Novel 52.8%, Anime 26.4%, Casual 10.4%, Story Rich 10.3%

Shishimai Rinka was a high schooler who ran a small café named Lion House in place of her grandmother. She lived her life much like any other person her age, but one day, she was caught up in an explosion while returning home on the train alongside her friend, Hitsuji Naomi.

Why similar: Visual Novel 48.4%, Anime 26.7%, Story Rich 10.9%, Casual 8.9%, Indie 5%

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 51.1%, Anime 30.9%, Casual 13.9%, Indie 4.1%

Takeru and Haru's life of slacc is upended once more as Iris, dragon queen of the Sea and Water factions shows up on Earth to claim the seas and bar all humans from entering them. Hijinks and plenty of dragon girls await in Slobbish Dragon Princess 2!

Why similar: Visual Novel 48.7%, Anime 31.8%, Casual 10.6%, Story Rich 4.9%, Indie 4%

Do you remember that high school crush you never confessed your love to? Do you ever wonder what could have been if things had gone different back then? This short Visual Novel/Dating Sim explores those questions that we constantly ask ourselves.

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.5%, Anime 21.9%, Indie 13.7%, Casual 11.9%, Story Rich 7.1%

What begins as a slice-of-life romantic comedy will prove to be a sci-fi tale full of character drama, mysteries, and tragedy. This coming-of-age visual novel is a story about life, mistakes, pursuing your dreams, and finding your place in the universe.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.8%, Anime 26.9%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Story Rich 9.9%, Linear 7.9%

A tale of the planet's final love story told using the full force of minori's critically acclaimed illustrative style, engaging musical compositions, and the highly talented staff that has led fans coming back for more every single time!

Why similar: Visual Novel 50.7%, Anime 37.7%, Story Rich 7.2%, Sci-fi 2.4%, Linear 1.9%

We all dream of a bright future ahead, but life doesn't always turn out how we expect. Yuuma, the protagonist, lives a peaceful life until the student council president proposes a new controversial policy that changes everything they once knew forever.

Why similar: Visual Novel 52%, Anime 30%, Story Rich 10.4%, Casual 7.5%

It's been a few months since Seiji last visited the beach. After enduring the chaos of his new daily life, another holiday with his childhood friends is just what he needs. However, the appearance of another girl whose love of space rivals his own ensures that his trip will be anything but peaceful.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.7%, Anime 40.9%, Casual 9.4%, Indie 8%

One of the most highly-acclaimed visual novel series arrives on Steam, newly revamped and officially in English! An interdimensional love story that takes high school romance on a roller-coaster ride through the depths of despair, culminating in a sci-fi grand finale of epic proportions.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.7%, Anime 30.2%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Story Rich 10%, Casual 6.6%

Business is booming for La Soleil, the patisserie run by Kashou Minaduki with his two catgirls, Chocola and Vanilla, his sister Shigure, and the Minaduki family's four catgirl sisters.

Why similar: Anime 50.9%, Visual Novel 39.8%, Story Rich 5.6%, Indie 2%, Linear 1.7%

On a winter afternoon, she sees that familiar face again. But what does it matter? He was never hers to keep...

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.8%, Anime 30.7%, Casual 19.7%, Indie 4.8%

This is an Visual Novel game. It's a story about time leap.

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.6%, Casual 29.1%, Indie 23.2%

From renowned visual novel studio Key, this is the sequel to the highly acclaimed visual novel CLANNAD. Featuring a truly memorable continuation to Tomoya and Tomoyo's journey, Tomoyo After promises to draw you even further into CLANNAD's world.

Why similar: Visual Novel 57.9%, Anime 29.7%, Casual 7.5%, Story Rich 4.8%

In the distant future, humanity has turned Venus into a livable environment. However, not all is well on Venusian soil as political intrigue pushes the way to help a young girl, the ace pilot known as Sonic Venus, to find the whereabouts of her missing father.

Why similar: Anime 31.7%, Sci-fi 27.6%, Indie 25.6%, Story Rich 15.1%

From renowned visual novel studio Key, which brought you the highly rated visual novel “planetarian~the reverie of a little planet~”, this is “Harmonia”, the latest kinetic novel in the series.

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.5%, Anime 32.3%, Casual 11.7%, Story Rich 4.6%, Sci-fi 4%

Azuma Satoru has sworn a life to do good on others with the lofty goal of one good deed a day. Upon his return to his hometown, things are going well as he helps the girls at his school but soon his life is about to get a little more chaotic...

Why similar: Visual Novel 51.1%, Anime 33.6%, Casual 15.3%