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If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.5%, Time Travel 17.9% ★, Anime 15%, Story Rich 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 9%

STEINS;GATE ELITE follows a rag-tag band of tech-savvy young students who discover the means of changing the past via e-mail using a modified microwave.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35%, Time Travel 20.7% ★, Anime 17.5%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Story Rich 8.1%

Sanzenkai Setsuna awakens on the shore of isolated island Urashima with no memories of his past. Befriending three local girls, Rinne, Karen, and Sara, Setsuna's quest to discover the secrets of Urashima and how they tie into his own past - and future - begins.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.1%, Anime 16.1%, Time Travel 13% ★, Sexual Content 9.8%, Story Rich 8.6%

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 31.8%, Anime 18.7%, Sexual Content 14.8%, Story Rich 11%, Sci-fi 9.3%

Seek the root of the Fate franchise. Return to where it all began.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.5%, Sexual Content 18.7%, Anime 17.7%, Story Rich 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

Thanks to the rising popularity of the PhoneDroid—a device which features augmented reality (A.R.)—the age of advanced technology has finally reached Tanegashima. On that island, Central Tanegashima High's "Robot Research Club" is about to have their club disbanded.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.9%, Adventure 14.5%, Anime 13.5%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Story Rich 9.6%

From the creators of the critically acclaimed STEINS;GATE comes a sensational new visual novel: CHAOS;CHILD. Set in Shibuya in 2015, a group of high school students who survived an earthquake six years ago find themselves at the center of a new series of bizarre murders in the city.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.1%, Anime 15.9%, Story Rich 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Mystery 6.8%

A tale told with vivid colors and rich sound in a classic TYPE-MOON visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.8%, Anime 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Story Rich 8.2%, Drama 7.2%

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 42.1%, Anime 25.4%, Story Rich 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Adventure 4.6%

Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.

Why similar: Visual Novel 33%, Time Travel 19.5% ★, Anime 15.4%, Story Rich 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%

A story for every lab member. Discover a new side of each STEINS;GATE character and get a glimpse of their inner thoughts through 10 new stories.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31%, Time Travel 18.2% ★, Anime 13.7%, Adventure 13.5%, Story Rich 9%

Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.1%, Anime 19.3%, Story Rich 12.3%, Mystery 7.4%, Sci-fi 7.1%

Fall in Luv all over again! Familiar faces and worlds collide in three massive new adventures, including the long-awaited follow-up to Muv-Luv Alternative!

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.8%, Anime 19.8%, Sexual Content 12.2%, Adventure 8.7%, Sci-fi 6.6%

In this direct continuation of "ef - the first tale", Yuu tells the tale of a young woman who has lost one of her eyes due to an accident, but who may have lost so much more beneath the surface.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.9%, Sexual Content 23.1%, Anime 17.4%, Adventure 15.2%, Story Rich 13.4%

YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story is the visual novel medium in its purest form. Will Shinichi choose Miyuki, the beautiful queen bee of the school, or the endearingly awkward misfit Aoi? With art by Tsuji Santa, these beautifully rendered romances will stay with you forever.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.5%, Sexual Content 19.7%, Anime 14.4%, Nudity 7.5%, Story Rich 6.9%

Next in line to manage a multi-million dollar corporation is our protagonist, Rei Sawatari. He inherited one very important heirloom from his late grandfather: a single pocket watch that grants him a mysterious power— The power to go five minutes back in time.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Time Travel 17.6% ★, Anime 14.4%, Sexual Content 10.9%, Story Rich 10.5%

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 37.4%, Anime 14.1%, Sexual Content 11.5%, Story Rich 9.9%, Nudity 9.5%

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 41.5%, Anime 15.3%, Adventure 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Sexual Content 8.9%

Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.7%, Great Soundtrack 21%, Story Rich 14.3%, Anime 12.5%, Mystery 9.6%

To the promise we once made and the place we must return

Why similar: Visual Novel 43.2%, Anime 20.9%, Adventure 16.6%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Story Rich 8.3%

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 37.1%, Sexual Content 18.6%, Story Rich 16.3%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Adventure 8%

"As the world sank, I found you." In the near future, a sudden and unexplained sea rise has left much of human civilization underwater. In a little town slowly being enveloped by the ocean, an unforgettable summer is about to begin for a boy and a mysterious robot girl...

Why similar: Visual Novel 42.9%, Anime 18%, Story Rich 11.1%, Sexual Content 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

In a mysterious school where day and night are two separate worlds, a mismatched trio work to resolve magic-related incidents. A world of magic, intrigue, mystery and the occult awaits you!

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.4%, Anime 29.6%, Sexual Content 10.7%, Adventure 10.5%, Story Rich 7.1%

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%, Anime 20%, Story Rich 12.5%, Adventure 12.4%

This is the 2nd half of the Umineko When They Cry sound novel series, featuring episodes 5 through 8. This steam version features multi-language options, swap-able renewed character sprites, as well as the original BGMs and un-cut content.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.9%, Great Soundtrack 20.5%, Story Rich 13.5%, Anime 12.3%, Mystery 9.2%

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 43.8%, Anime 18.3%, Nudity 9.5%, Sexual Content 7.5%, Adventure 6.8%

"This is a tale of 'flowers' that never bloom." Shirohime, a girl who has lost her memory, and Kurofude, a mysterious boy, traverse through classic Japanese fairy tales within the land of Adabana, a realm of illustrated books. What awaits them after they mend the distorted tales?

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.1%, Adventure 22.2%, Story Rich 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Anime 10.6%

After jointly founding the so-called Space Club, Youichi and his friend Amamiya Ginga, the son of Amamiya Daigo, spent their school days building a rocket -- until one fateful night, a mysterious young girl called Aries crash-lands near them, her memories also lost from the shock of the landing.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.7%, Anime 19.6%, Story Rich 12.8%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Adventure 9.9%

What starts with a conversation between two long lost friends spills out into a captivating visual novel about four youths struggling to pursue their dreams and find their place in the world as love complicates everything.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.9%, Anime 18.4%, Story Rich 14.5%, Drama 12.5%, Mature 6.6%

Haku has sacrificed a lot to inherit a mask. With his natural wiles and the reputation of his departed friend, he strikes out on the path to a new future. The curtains rise on an era of strife that will shake Yamato to its very foundations.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.4%, Anime 18%, Adventure 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Sexual Content 7.8%

The first game in the Utawarerumono trilogy of story-rich tactics RPGs. Into a world filled with verdant nature, populated by folk with fluffy ears and fuzzy tails, awakens Hakuowlo, a man of masked mien and missing memory.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.1%, Anime 24.3%, Story Rich 15.1%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Sexual Content 4.5%

CHAOS;HEAD NOAH is now available on Steam!

Why similar: Visual Novel 43.6%, Anime 17.4%, Story Rich 12.2%, Mystery 6.9%, Adventure 6.8%

What happens "After?" Five stories to continue the possible endings of Yumeutsutsu Re:master.

Why similar: Adventure 32.8%, Visual Novel 26%, Sexual Content 12.5%, Nudity 11.6%, Anime 8.1%

Jude Gray, a wandering Courier, receives a request to deliver some very special cargo. This cargo turns out to be Philia, an android girl who is unaffected by the enigmatic Singularity Machines.

Why similar: Visual Novel 49.4%, Anime 25.9%, Adventure 12.3%, Story Rich 10.3%, Nudity 2.1%

Bear witness to a love that will change the world, in this classic horror romance visual novel from acclaimed writer Urobuchi Gen.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.5%, Sexual Content 23.8%, Anime 10.4%, Nudity 9.7%, Story Rich 6.9%

Enigma is an atmospheric, full-length visual novel where you discover the secrets of Enigma, a worldwide epidemic, and a forest on a lonely island that bears its name.

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.8%, Anime 21.2%, Adventure 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Mystery 6.1%

Relive the four days of destiny...

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.2%, Anime 20.4%, Adventure 11.7%, Point & Click 9.3%, Drama 8%

Wonderful Everyday is a visual novel with multiple routes which develops a story based on a few concepts: "the sky and the world", "the beginning and the end", "literature and science", "savior and hero", "brother and sister".

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.2%, Sexual Content 19.3%, Anime 13%, Story Rich 10.9%, Nudity 9.7%

Seiran Island. Even here in paradise, there are those who work in the shadows to bring it down... Confront the tyranny of a twisted system in this long-awaited visual novel adventure.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.2%, Sexual Content 27%, Anime 18.9%, Story Rich 9.8%, Adventure 4.9%

Hack Into God

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.7%, Anime 24%, Adventure 18.2%, Story Rich 12%

As mankind races to create new weapons to turn the tide in its war against alien invaders, Yuuya, a hot-headed American pilot, is assigned to work with a beautiful but cold Japanese officer on a top-secret project. Can they learn to work together in time to make the weapon that saves us all?

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.6%, Anime 21.5%, Story Rich 13.6%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Drama 8.9%

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 40.9%, Anime 24.2%, Story Rich 16.2%, Adventure 9.8%, Drama 8.9%

When a letter is delivered 15 years late - you discover an old pen-friend was involved in a murder, before she disappeared. Travelling to her hometown, you must investigate the murder, using her past letters as clues to uncover the disturbing truth.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.2%, Anime 23.4%, Adventure 10.9%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Mystery 9%

An exciting adult Visual Novel with a unique intriguing story featuring Sci-Fi, Time Travel, Romance, Sex, Humour, Character Development and some fun references.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.3%, Sexual Content 19%, Time Travel 17.9% ★, Nudity 11.6%, Mature 9.8%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 46.9%, Anime 20.8%, Story Rich 11.7%, Mystery 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

Armed with spirit powers unique to his lineage, Yuri teams up with Mashiro and three other heroines to explore whether humans and Tayutai can coexist peacefully. This romantic fantasy adventure tells a heartfelt tale of growth, connection, and the mysteries of love.

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.6%, Sexual Content 23.1%, Anime 21.8%, Drama 9%, Adventure 6.6%

Playtime's over. Time for despair. Experience the definitive version of a masterpiece in the Muv-Luv trilogy's thrilling conclusion. Note: therapy not included.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.4%, Sexual Content 19.9%, Anime 18.3%, Story Rich 10.5%, Sci-fi 9.8%

It is an adventure game with multiple endings. An original script written by a well-known light novelist with a total of 400,000 words. With reasoning, suspense, love, and science fiction elements, it allows players to embark on a highly immersive journey of salvation on the submarine train.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.4%, Time Travel 23.6% ★, Anime 15.2%, Story Rich 11.4%, Drama 8%

An exciting adult Visual Novel with a unique intriguing story featuring Sci-Fi, Time Travel, Romance, Sex, Humor, Character Development and some fun references.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.7%, Sexual Content 17.6%, Time Travel 17.2% ★, Nudity 10.9%, Mature 9.4%

CHRONO CROSS is an RPG that transcends time and space, unfolding across two interlinked parallel worlds. With over 40 party members to meet, people and dimensions will intertwine in this epic drama about the planet itself.

Why similar: Time Travel 22% ★, Story Rich 21.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Adventure 12.2%

In a desperate attempt to exterminate the BETA, mankind has forsaken the Earth. Stranded onboard a TSF carrier in the South Pacific, a handful of survivors scramble to find a way back home to America. This is where Muv-Luv Unlimited: The Day After begins.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.9%, Anime 20.6%, Sexual Content 12.7%, Story Rich 8.4%, Adventure 8.3%

"This is the Gunjo Broadcasting Club. Is there anyone left out there?” CROSS†CHANNEL is now available to the whole world for the first time ever. Eight students relive an eternally looping week as tensions rise. Can they mend their broken friendships, or are they too far gone to salvage...?

Why similar: Visual Novel 43.7%, Anime 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Story Rich 11.5%, Adventure 11.2%

It's Sora and Kakeru's time to shine when the action heats up in 9-nine-: Episode 2. Can they take down the murderer before it's too late for them both?

Why similar: Visual Novel 35%, Sexual Content 27.6%, Anime 15.4%, Nudity 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%

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 36.6%, Sexual Content 18.1%, Anime 12.4%, Mature 10.9%, Nudity 10.4%

When tragedy sparks the advancement of science, a sentient android is created. Now, in this heart-wrenching, romantic, and beautiful visual novel, you will explore whether or not it's possible for man and machine to truly love each other.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.1%, Anime 20.4%, Story Rich 13.1%, Drama 9.7%, Sci-fi 9.5%

The classic visual novel from AQUAPLUS that launched one of Japan's most beloved franchises, WHITE ALBUM is a story of love in many forms. Will a couple cling together, or drift apart on the cold wind? The album of their relationship will be as white as snow, and as poignant.

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.5%, Anime 23.8%, Story Rich 15.8%, Adventure 6.8%, Drama 6.1%

Fall in love with the lab members all over again in this sweet and slapstick romantic comedy!

Why similar: Visual Novel 60.9%, Anime 21.9%, Adventure 12.7%, Story Rich 4.5%

Mysterious phenomena from space. A researcher's fatal accident. Cryptic codes engraved on an unknown material. Together with your brilliant sister-in-law, you must unravel a mystery that could determine the fate of Earth. A sci-fi mystery visual novel of discovery and suspense.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.3%, Anime 19.1%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Adventure 12.2%, Drama 8.6%

A mystery adventure game and visual novel set on solitary Shironagasu Island. Discover its secrets, solve its mysteries, and escape from the ominous island!

Why similar: Visual Novel 42.5%, Adventure 15.9%, Anime 14.1%, Mystery 8.8%, Story Rich 7.3%

In a world where the more a knight achieves, the more wives he can obtain, a young man sets off on an adventure with lust in his heart. Walk the land, sail the seas, fly through the sky! It's a sex-seeking, world-traversing RPG!

Why similar: Sexual Content 35.5%, Nudity 18.4%, Anime 14.4%, Visual Novel 13%, Mature 9.4%