- #1 the 9th day:第九日
97% matchVery Positive92% of 317 reviews2017
Dev: Lingtan Studio
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The story of The 9th Day, that started with the autumn fire incident, begins here…
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.3%, Anime 24.6%, Adventure 19.8%, Indie 19.2%
Why You'll Like It: Shares a similar thematic weight and emotional intensity, focusing on the struggles of characters dealing with difficult life circumstances.
- #2 The Fruit of Grisaia
96% matchVery Positive93% of 1,095 reviews2015
Dev: FrontwingPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 127.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
SIX FRUITS BARE THEIR FANGS AT THE WORLD. --The academy was their orchard. In this place of learning, protected by high walls from the outside world, there arrived a single young man who'd lost his purpose in life. He'd lost sight of what he wanted to protect.
Why similar: Visual Novel 59%, Anime 34.2%, Adventure 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, it features a mature, character-driven narrative focused on overcoming past trauma and finding redemption.
- #3 CLANNAD
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 10,460 reviews2015
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 105.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
From the world renowned visual novel studio Key, the highly rated story of CLANNAD is now available on Steam! Improved visuals, achievement integration, and Dangopedia make this the best version of CLANNAD to date.
Why similar: Visual Novel 63.4%, Anime 33.3%, Adventure 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential emotional visual novel that masterfully explores themes of loss, family, and the complexities of human connection.
- #4 彷徨之街 The Street of Adrift
95% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,325 reviews2024
Dev: Caramel-Mocha StudioPub: LoveStoryProject
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
大小姐与头牌花魁的羁绊、救赎与毁灭故事。
Why similar: Visual Novel 48.1%, Anime 30.5%, Adventure 11.6%, Indie 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, story-rich visual novel that handles mature themes and character development with a similar level of emotional depth.
- #5 Summer Pockets
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,789 reviews2020
Dev: VisualArts/KeyPub: VisualArts
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 137.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
From the creators of Angel Beats! and CLANNAD, Key, comes their latest emotional, award-winning journey. Follow protagonist Takahara Hairi as he travels to the secluded island Torishirojima, where he rediscovers what it means to enjoy summer vacation.
Why similar: Visual Novel 56.9%, Anime 22.8%, Adventure 20.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title captures a similar nostalgic and melancholic summer atmosphere while delivering a deeply moving story about personal discovery.
- #6 If My Heart Had Wings
94% matchVery Positive92% of 4,609 reviews2014
Dev: MoeNovel
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 46.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
An animated visual novel of a lovely and bittersweet tale of youth, you play as Aoi Minase in this romantic-comedy as he meets various young girls in his hometown and works together with them to revive their school’s glider-flying “Soaring Club” in order to realize their shared dream of flight.
Why similar: Visual Novel 56%, Anime 34%, Adventure 10%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a heartfelt and emotional romance narrative that resonates with the same indie-visual novel charm found in the seed game.
- #7 Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star- HD
93% matchVery Positive94% of 382 reviews2017
Dev: FavoritePub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A Japanese love adventure game, as you follow the story of Kogasaka You, his hometown and a promise he made.
Why similar: Visual Novel 59.4%, Anime 23.5%, Adventure 17%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic, high-quality romance experience that balances lighthearted moments with significant emotional stakes.
- #8 Tiny Snow
92% matchVery Positive94% of 4,167 reviews2019
Dev: #workshopPub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 57.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
On the snowy mountain, in the wooden hut, we are tied together by the world. She and "I" can only love each other, we cannot be separated. Is this free affection, or manipulated love? A short visual novel with multiple endings, "Tiny Snow", a story with two girls, and you who know what love is.
Why similar: Visual Novel 54.5%, Anime 22.7%, Indie 12.6%, Adventure 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A drama-heavy visual novel that emphasizes the emotional struggles of its characters in a way similar to the seed game.
- #9 Lingering Fragrance
91% matchVery Positive92% of 596 reviews2018
Dev: BLESTWORKS
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
We walk together, play together, and do everything together. This is our last trip, our last memory. It is a short visual novel contains three story lines, after main story the other two will be unlocked. Which one is your side of story?
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.8%, Anime 25.5%, Indie 15.9%, Adventure 14.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric storytelling and character-driven drama that aligns well with the seed game's tone.
- #10 Natsu no Iro no Nostalgia
91% matchVery Positive91% of 561 reviews2019
Dev: MOONSTONEPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 85.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
《追忆夏色年华》是由美少女游戏品牌MOONSTONE制作的一款奇幻恋爱题材作品。讲述了主人公与妹妹时隔三年一同返回故乡生活,并与曾经关系密切的三位女孩再度相见,并深入了解她们内心隐藏的爱意与黑暗的故事。本作由山风岚负责原画,吴担当剧本,solfa制作音乐,霜月遥献唱主题曲。
Why similar: Visual Novel 53.4%, Anime 29.4%, Adventure 17.2%
Why You'll Like It: Explores mature themes and nostalgic romance with a focus on the emotional journey of the protagonist.
- #11 Lucy -The Eternity She Wished For-
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,175 reviews2016
Dev: Modern Visual Arts Laboratory
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 38.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
If there was a robot that could laugh, cry and smile. ...Does it have a soul?
Why similar: Visual Novel 61.4%, Anime 32.1%, Indie 3.5%, Adventure 3%
Why You'll Like It: A short but incredibly impactful story that focuses on the emotional bond between characters and the weight of their choices.
- #12 Earthshine
90% matchVery Positive89% of 65 reviews2019
Dev: ElleivPub: Phoenix_co
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.9%, Adventure 29.4%, Indie 24.8%
Why You'll Like It: An indie visual novel that prioritizes a thoughtful, slow-burn narrative and emotional maturity.
- #13 Dream Ending
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,196 reviews2019
Dev: #workshopPub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
This is a small tale from the end. The leftovers of mankind are destined to perish as the Arks break orbit. Suddenly, however, she's making me ask her out, an invitation to face the apocalypse together... a short but exquisite visual novel, "Dream Ending" is humanity's last love story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.9%, Adventure 21.1%, Indie 20.9%, Anime 19.1%
Why You'll Like It: A short, indie-focused visual novel that explores themes of love and personal endings.
- #14 SnowNight
88% matchVery Positive92% of 394 reviews2018
Dev: Hollowings
Windows
This is a small, warm story that happened in the winter. Two people who met by chance, because of each other's existence, and then felt more past that had not been deliberately remembered - After telling the story, I finally ushered in the day when the first snow fell.
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.5%, Anime 24.3%, Adventure 17.5%, Indie 15.6%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric indie visual novel that captures a quiet, reflective mood perfect for fans of the seed game.
- #15 Season of 12 Colors
86% matchVery Positive94% of 2,049 reviews2016
Dev: 橘子班Pub: NVLMaker
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
--The way it was, Just like it is now, On a bright, bright summer day. "That's a promise, right?" The girl in a white dress said. Sunny sky. A paper plane slid across it, riding on blue winds.
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.3%, Anime 18.7%, Indie 17.6%, Adventure 16.4%
Why You'll Like It: An indie visual novel that provides a gentle, character-focused experience with a focus on romance.
- #16 Some Some Convenience Store
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,104 reviews2020
Dev: TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A game about starting a relationship while working part-time at a convenience store
Why similar: Visual Novel 48.7%, Anime 27.4%, Adventure 12.2%, Indie 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dating sim that incorporates mature themes and realistic character interactions in a way that feels grounded.
- #17 旧手表 - Old Watch
85% matchVery Positive85% of 676 reviews2017
Dev: 灰烬天国
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
This is an Visual Novel game. It's a story about time leap.
Why similar: Visual Novel 55.7%, Indie 44.3%
Why You'll Like It: A poignant indie title that uses its short runtime to deliver a meaningful and emotional story.
- #18 Campus Notes - forget me not.
86% matchVery Positive88% of 72 reviews2016
Dev: 4th clusterPub: Dogenzaka Lab
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A novel game set in the University of Tsukuba. Play as Yuta Kiriha and join the group "Bertha's Knights" to solve a mysterious case of being forgotten every day.
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.2%, Anime 21.9%, Adventure 18.5%, Indie 17.4%
Why You'll Like It: A character-focused romance visual novel that captures the complexities of relationships and personal growth.
- #19 Symphonic Rain
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,136 reviews2017
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 33.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The reborn HD edition, Remastered by Siro! Set in Piova, the city of music and endless rain. Guide Chris Vertin on the path to become a master musician in a harmonious fusion of Visual Novel and Music-based gameplay.
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.3%, Anime 33.1%, Adventure 15.6%
Why You'll Like It: Uses a music-themed narrative to explore deep emotional themes and the bittersweet nature of life and love.
- #20 Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,383 reviews2019
Dev: spritePub: NekoNyan Ltd.
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 136.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In a world where flying through the sky is as simple as riding a bicycle, the sport "Flying Circus" is all the rage. Following the discovery of anti-gravitons, special shoes that allow an individual to fly, Anti-Graviton Shoes, took the world by storm.
Why similar: Visual Novel 59.4%, Anime 30.2%, Adventure 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines high production values with a surprisingly deep and emotional character-driven narrative.
- #21 Trajectory of summer flower
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 336 reviews2017
Dev: SoraPrayer
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
"let's make a promise... When I grow up, I'll find you." By complete chance, these two childhood friends meet again after 10 years apart, but this time, will he be able to hold on to her? Or, will he lose here again forever? A love story about a summer trip in the countryside.
Why similar: Visual Novel 54.9%, Anime 26.4%, Adventure 18.7%
Why You'll Like It: A casual visual novel that captures a specific, fleeting emotional tone similar to the seed game.
- #22 G-senjou no Maou - The Devil on G-String
82% matchVery Positive92% of 744 reviews2015
Dev: AKABEiSOFT2Pub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
You play as Azai Kyousuke, the son of an infamous gangster. Kyousuke knows what he likes and lets nothing stand in his way in getting what he wants. Referred to as God by his classmates, he often enjoys listening to Bach and "working" part time for his stepfather.
Why similar: Visual Novel 64%, Anime 26.3%, Adventure 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an intense, mature, and character-driven story that keeps the player engaged through its high-stakes emotional drama.
- #23 Ascendant Hearts
82% matchVery Positive88% of 122 reviews2018
Dev: Visualnoveler
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A visual novel where you wake up in a strange new world before going on a real-life RPG adventure with three wacky party members.
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.5%, Anime 25.4%, Adventure 22.2%, Indie 16.9%
Why You'll Like It: An indie anime-style visual novel that offers a straightforward but engaging romance-focused narrative.
- #24 Crimson Imprint plus -Nonexistent Christmas-
79% matchVery Positive92% of 2,137 reviews2017
Dev: Hollowings
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 54.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
This is a story about her and him. This is also a story about meeting and parting. Perhaps it is a very simple story. It may be a very complicated story. A simple FAREWELL ...... And not a grand farewell. If you can feel the joy and sorrow we pour in, it is a great encouragement to us.
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.6%, Anime 24.4%, Indie 13.4%, Adventure 10.6%
- #25 WORLD END ECONOMiCA episode.01
80% matchVery Positive84% of 715 reviews2014
Dev: Spicy TailsPub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 67.2%, Anime 26.8%, Indie 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: An indie title that excels at character-driven storytelling and building a unique, immersive world.
- #26 Trap Legend
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 585 reviews2020
Dev: No StrikePub: Eroge Japan
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In the beginning, Crossdressers were the sun... And Goddesses too! A story of turmoil filled romance between man and crossdresser in modern times, brought back to the forefront by the Goddesses of legend! A hymn of love for the new generation of crossdressers!
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.6%, Anime 26.9%, Adventure 19.5%, Indie 11%
- #27 Your Diary +
78% matchVery Positive85% of 335 reviews2018
Dev: CubePub: Hyper'sthene
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 59.6 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Your Diary + is a visual novel game that explores the seven ways humans experience happiness in the stories of its seven heroines. What does it mean to be useful to someone? To be loved? To trust someone with your heart? Rediscover the importance of these everyday joys.
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.1%, Anime 26.7%, Adventure 16.3%, Indie 13.9%
- #28 Gazing from beyond
79% matchMixed65% of 507 reviews2018
Dev: 七彩绘色游戏Pub: SakuraGame
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
This is a galgame about college life, where you'll pursuit the love of your life. You'll surely experience hardship, triumph, happiness, sadness, maybe even trauma. Only time can heal all.
Why similar: Visual Novel 56.2%, Indie 15.9%, Adventure 14.3%, Anime 13.6%
- #29 Glare1more
78% matchVery Positive86% of 342 reviews2018
Dev: Kurenaibook
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Glare is a word entry type of game. Aim to clear it by inputting words or phrases found during conversation.. Glare 1more is a remake of the free game, Glare 1, and includes a bonus scenario. If you enter the correct words and phrase during Glare’s conversation the story will advance.
Why similar: Indie 60%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Anime 14.2%, Adventure 6.4%
- #30 School Years
77% matchVery Positive82% of 1,497 reviews2019
Dev: YEARSPub: 电钮组
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 44%
A visual novel adapted from a real story.To tell the most authentic Chinese story in the most simple words
Why similar: Visual Novel 53.2%, Anime 30.1%, Indie 16.7%
- #31 Tayutama 2-you're the only one-
75% matchVery Positive95% of 2,435 reviews2016
Dev: Lump of SugarPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 139.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Introduction In the mountain town far away the ashihara chou,a BRAND-NEW story about the coexistence of “humans”and “ tayutai“ is about to start. To be with you this is the only oath and my everything
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.7%, Anime 43.4%, Adventure 9.9%
- #32 Fortissimo FA
76% matchVery Positive82% of 360 reviews2018
Dev: La’crymaPub: SakuraGame
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 39.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
這是一款日本遊戲公司La'cryma製作的以“淚水”為主題的校園戀愛Galgame,表面是融合了“萌”和“燃”要素的青春愛情+熱血戰鬥的美少女遊戲,實際是催淚催奶帶五險一金的里番,更令人震精的是你玩到最後會發現更大的黑幕:神OP+神主題曲+神級BGM讓你燃到爆,音樂才是本體!
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.7%, Adventure 22%, Anime 20.2%, Indie 18.1%
- #33 Blackberry Honey
75% matchVery Positive94% of 718 reviews2017
Dev: ebi-hime
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A lesbian love story set in Victorian England, featuring maids, music, and finding love in unexpected places.
Why similar: Visual Novel 54.2%, Anime 22.8%, Indie 12%, Adventure 11%
- #34 枕边少女 MOE Hypnotist - share dreams with you
74% matchVery Positive92% of 691 reviews2019
Dev: 橘子班Pub: PeriScope Game
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
读睡前故事?唱摇篮曲?亲手喂安眠药?和陪睡达人枕边少女一起共度良宵吧! 本游戏是由“橘子班”制作的枕边少女系列合集,今后或许不定期会有更多的枕边少女加入其中,尽请期待。
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.2%, Indie 24.6%, Anime 22%, Adventure 19.2%
- #35 Tricolour Lovestory
73% matchVery Positive81% of 28,032 reviews2017
Dev: HL-GalgamePub: SakuraGame
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 48.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Time flies and never comes back. But with an incredible 1-million-word script and 100+ original CGs, this game will take you back to when you were young, simple and pure. Go and get the love of your life back, start something new, or end everything in flame, that's for you to decide!
Why similar: Visual Novel 67.8%, Anime 24.9%, Indie 4.1%, Adventure 3.2%
- #36 Flamel's miracle(弗拉梅尔的奇迹)
76% matchMixed68% of 155 reviews2017
Dev: Weixi Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Assistant and I headed to a newly discovered Plane world for new resouces. Unfortunately, we ran into worm hole, due to which our spacecraft were forced to make emergency landing onto an unknown world. In order to fix the spacecraft, we started our adventure and got involved into various accidents and incidents, voluntarily or not...
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.7%, Adventure 22.2%, Anime 19.2%, Indie 18.9%
- #37 Pantsu Hunter: Back to the 90s
74% matchVery Positive81% of 279 reviews2019
Dev: Golden Wave Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Share a heart-to-heart talk, watch a movie together, take a bath, remove a computer virus, help a girl in a tough spot and—if you're lucky—find the love of your life using the color and pattern of her panties. This game tells the story about a guy looking for love renovated in a nostalgic 80s and 90s anime style.
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.2%, Anime 27%, Adventure 16.3%, Indie 14.6%
- #38 淑女同萌!
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 848 reviews2018
Dev: AKATSUKI-WORKSPub: HIKARI FIELD
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
HELLO LADY! is a Visual Novel game that tells a glory school story about youth, love, and revenge. The game is made by famous Japanese developer AKATSUKI WORKS. Welcome to cooperate, fight and fall in love with the young ladies!
Why similar: Visual Novel 50.2%, Anime 26.8%, Adventure 23%
- #39 Phantom of the Twilight
71% matchVery Positive84% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: Lumiere Entertainment Inc.Pub: Smilegate
Windows
Enjoy a sweet romance with vampires in this otome novel adventure.
Why similar: Visual Novel 56.2%, Anime 26.8%, Adventure 11.5%, Indie 5.5%
- #40 纯爱独白:小小 Purelove Monologue: Xiaoxiao
69% matchVery Positive92% of 359 reviews2024
Dev: HollowingsPub: LoveStoryProject
Windows
宅男画师和美女程序员的甜美邂逅,不如一起做个独立游戏吧!等等,说好的纯爱呢,小三?黄毛?女装大佬?Σ(゚Д゚)スゲェ!!
Why similar: Visual Novel 50.5%, Anime 32.8%, Indie 14.1%, Adventure 2.5%
- #41 日日夜夜
71% matchVery Positive91% of 328 reviews2020
Dev: PEARFLOWERPub: GameCreator
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
本游戏是一款通过点击画面推进游戏进程的AVG,某天傍晚,你走在回去的路上,突然从天而降的银发女性打乱了你平静的生活。心地善良的你决定救下这名无名女性。遥远的记忆开始苏醒,你不得不面临着选择。
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.1%, Anime 28.9%, Adventure 16.1%, Indie 8.8%
- #42 寄甡 Symbiotic Love
71% matchVery Positive92% of 1,647 reviews2019
Dev: 白露社Pub: PeriScope Game
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 80.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
《寄甡》是一款百合向视觉小说游戏,讲述了一场现代百合版、宛如“罗密欧与朱丽叶”的凄美爱情故事。
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.6%, Anime 20.1%, Indie 17.7%, Adventure 16.6%
- #43 Blood Code
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,024 reviews2015
Dev: ZiX Solutions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A story about an ordinary human girl and her romantic encounters with knights and princes. These characters may be gentle, passionate, considerate, or inhospitable. There are many character styles to suit a variety of individual player tastes.
Why similar: Visual Novel 67.7%, Anime 19.5%, Adventure 7.1%, Indie 5.7%
- #44 Memory Oblivion Box
72% matchVery Positive93% of 1,107 reviews2016
Dev: DreaMoryPub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
一份工作,让秦幽羽的父亲从此失踪,紧接着又是母亲的突然离去。虽然从未放弃过寻找,可是事情却毫无进展,直到那天……
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.6%, Indie 27%, Adventure 25.4%
- #45 Dal Segno
73% matchVery Positive90% of 166 reviews2017
Dev: CircusPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Happiness. Paradise. Words that mean as many different things as there are people in this earth. What does happiness mean to you? What shape does your paradise take?
Why similar: Visual Novel 49.4%, Anime 30.9%, Adventure 19.7%
- #46 Cross Maid
70% matchVery Positive94% of 243 reviews2021
Dev: 双叶小组
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
互相认错性别的两人,机缘巧合之下开始同居生活 产生羁绊到互相依恋再到自我怀疑,温馨欢乐的短片小故事
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.4%, Adventure 27%, Anime 21.3%, Indie 7.2%
- #47 Leaflet Love Story
70% matchVery Positive91% of 823 reviews2018
Dev: G+工程团Pub: PeriScope Game
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 121.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
A normal male engineering student who used to be successful, is now languishing at the bottom in his English classes. A pretty girl who is said to be unapproachable, and is very proud of herself. How will the romance between the two of them develop?
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.8%, Adventure 22.5%, Indie 19.5%, Anime 15.2%
- #48 零岁的星光
69% matchVery Positive83% of 180 reviews2023
Dev: Hippocampus制作组Pub: WindField Games
Windows
Amore~4,2 anni luce...... This is the story of the encounter between me, who is called "from the stars", and that person—— How many years have I loved you, day by day, year by year ......
Why similar: Visual Novel 42.8%, Adventure 29.1%, Anime 19.9%, Indie 8.2%
- #49 Cross Princess
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 946 reviews2020
Dev: 双叶小组
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Single route visual novel. Belle is actually a boy, an accident lets him and a bright girl named Bambi begin to live together, a warm and healing friendship + love story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.3%, Adventure 19.5%, Indie 15.7%, Anime 13.6%
- #50 他人世界末 On-looker
67% matchVery Positive93% of 2,953 reviews2020
Dev: 8A studioPub: 昆布科技
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
这是属于不怎么开朗的我们,充满逃避、畏缩、胆怯、不切实际的单恋故事。 属于你的故事结局将会如何,由你的选择而定。
Why similar: Visual Novel 50.4%, Anime 27.8%, Indie 11.1%, Adventure 10.7%
- #51 Fluffy Store
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,738 reviews2019
Dev: AsicxArtPub: SakuraGame
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A string of mysterious wind chimes brought three lovely and uninvited kemonomimi girls to this small convenience store. At such a summer night full of surprises and excitement, what lies ahead on their road of adventure?
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.8%, Anime 23.3%, Indie 12.5%, Adventure 12.4%
- #52 Rebirth:Beware of Mr.Wang
69% matchMixed67% of 2,068 reviews2021
Dev: DSGame
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
This is a plot-oriented interactive puzzle game. The gameplay uses mouse clicks or drag-and-drop methods to promote the development of the plot. The game tells the story of an ordinary young man who pursues love, grows up in the process of hard work, and finally reaps friendship and love.
Why similar: Anime 40.6%, Visual Novel 36.6%, Indie 12.2%, Adventure 10.6%
- #53 Epiphyllum in Love
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,304 reviews2020
Dev: #workshopPub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 48.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Final chapter of the trilogy. In a world where memory can be controlled, everyone is selling their souls. "I" have left everything behind, except the girl named Yin who still remains in my mind. At the end of my life, should I die with a beautiful fantasy, or go in search of sad memories of her?
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.5%, Adventure 20.9%, Indie 20.5%, Anime 17%
- #54 Distant Memoraĵo
67% matchVery Positive98% of 192 reviews2021
Dev: SukeraSparoPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
This is the story, pure and sometimes frustrating, of two girls intertwined through their fumbling efforts to communicate. Learn a new language and the universal emotions behind our words!
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.9%, Anime 28.4%, Adventure 16.7%, Indie 10.1%
- #55 Short Stories Collection of Class Tangerine
67% 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: Visual Novel 44.8%, Adventure 23.1%, Indie 21.6%, Anime 10.5%
- #56 Scars of Summer: After
64% matchVery Positive93% of 105 reviews2025
Dev: Shinachiku-castellaPub: Kagura Games
Windows
Live out your last two summers with your childhood friend and attempt to save her from the many fates that await her in the backwards village where she grew up.
Why similar: Anime 44.1%, Adventure 43.5%, Indie 12.4%
- #57 Chemically Bonded
68% matchVery Positive89% of 75 reviews2019
Dev: ds-sans
Windows · Mac · Linux
Enter the melancholic life of a Japanese high school student, as you soon become entwined in the dispute between two female students. Learn more about their past as you piece together their relationship and mend their bond, all whilst forming bonds of your own.
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.7%, Anime 20.5%, Adventure 17.9%, Indie 17%
- #58 Fox Hime Zero
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,917 reviews2018
Dev: AsicxArtPub: SakuraGame
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 44.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Yan, a student of natural history, encounters a cute and mysterious girl with fox ears while conducting routine scientific research at a remote observation cabin. This might be a "blessing" for the intrepid in the golden age of geographical discovery...
Why similar: Visual Novel 52.4%, Anime 32.3%, Indie 8.5%, Adventure 6.8%