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A fantasy/adventure Visual Novel that spans both past and present. The world is trapped in an endless time loop, and a terrible beast brings ruin over and over again. Dive into a simulated point in history to gather answers on breaking the cycle. As Freya Fae, track down the master assassin Orick Genn before he brings ruin to the city of Ironfall. Rely on your faithful companions and make friends… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beneath Her Starry Sky.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

A story-rich, girl's love visual novel about phantom thieves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mysterious Thief; Forget Me Not.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

An otome visual novel where you choose your romance with an attractive boy in culinary school. A perfectly delectable romance for foodies. You’re the newest transfer student at Lincoln Culinary Academy, a private culinary school to find your culinary calling and an unforgettable romance. Immerse yourself in your school adventures as you interact with four gorgeous guys with culinary skills of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sifting Thyme - an otome game inspired by culinary shows.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Run a beautiful bathhotel, uncover drama, and date a fabulous cast in this fairytale-inspired visual novel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hepatica Spring.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

99% User Score Based on 111 reviews

Graveyard Girls is a halloween-themed yuri visual novel about complicated grief and overcoming hardships. Collect Elle’s “scribbles” to learn about her struggles, befriend a mysterious girl, and have a conversation about death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Graveyard Girls.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

98% User Score Based on 1,275 reviews

Reconnect with your mother’s culture through food while navigating a train that goes deeper and deeper in time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Taste of the Past.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

100% User Score Based on 54 reviews

When the source of the kingdoms magic is in danger, High Alchemist Nika Skylar has no choice but to intervene. Joined by a mysterious detective Skylar must act before the kingdom is plunged into darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonflower.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

98% User Score Based on 1,576 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 26 reviews

Dust off your coffee machine and prepare your warmest smile to meet your customers again in the second episode of the much loved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator; Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

100% User Score Based on 446 reviews

Critic Score 87%Based on 4 reviews

A yuri visual novel that will make you both laugh and cry. A story about love, trust, mortality, and about understanding not just how to be happy, but how to be human. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Please Be Happy.

A sweetly domestic boys' love visual novel about a couple of young men who find themselves raising a child. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where the Heart Rests.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

100% User Score Based on 50 reviews

“A story about cat girls … with bite.” Nekos have evolved in the shadows of human society. Beautiful. Mysterious. Chaotic. And now, three of them live with you. Will you be able to get past the stigma and grow closer to them? OmOneko is a tale of cat and mouse... and rats. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OmOneko.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

96% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Step into a world of romance and flowers in this refreshingly mature otome that charts the lives of four couples, centered around a local flower shop. ‘Him, the Smile & bloom’ is a unique exploration of the flourishing relationship between two adults and the highs and lows of their budding romance in a modern world. From the initial spark of attraction to the struggles of maintaining a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Him, the Smile ＆ bloom.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere

99% User Score Based on 109 reviews

TRIGGER WARNINGTHIS GAME CONTAINS SOME HEAVY THEMES, INCLUDING TOPICS RELATED TO DEATH, LOSS, AND SUICIDE. IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY FEELING SAD OR HAVE RECENTLY EXPERIENCED SIMILAR SITUATIONS, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU WAIT UNTIL YOU FEEL BETTER BEFORE PLAYING. ---------------------- "Midnight Ramen" is a narrative dialogue game inspired by titles such as VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action and Cof… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Ramen.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

On an unhurried day, find a cozy spot, get comfortable, set the mood for wholesome, and open this unique interactive storybook. In Windreach, in a small apartment top floor, lived Finn and Gray, my favorite couple. Life is simple, perhaps a bit ordinary, and that is good. Finn opens a sweets shop, and Gray is a truck driver. They don't have much, but luckily there is always food on the table. N… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omurice Next Time.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

91% User Score Based on 151 reviews

Alex is a college student studying nursing and recently freed from her unbearable helicopter parents. Far from home and trying to get through classes as quickly as possible, she’s grown burnt out and quite lonely. However, she hears about a mysterious social media account filled with images of ruined buildings, rooftop views, and rooms trapped in time, framed by a challenge: “Feeling adventurous?… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enamored Risks.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 149 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

"Feed me, or I'll reap your soul!"And with those ridiculous words, my whole life was turned upside down. Sakuraba Rie, aged nine, is a cynical and grumpy girl who cares little for her fellow classmates, and does not have a single friend.That is, until a self-proclaimed demon from the deepest, darkest pits of Hell suddenly appears in Rie's kitchen and steals a tray of cookies.What will happen betwe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strawberry Vinegar.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

90% User Score Based on 90 reviews

Brave the stormy seas to restore power to the surrounding islands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Archipelago.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Da Capo, a tale of love, romance, and friendship blooming as winter turns to spring. Enter Weather Vane, a magic school beneath the city of London, where Kiyotaka and others weave the tales of their lives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Da Capo 3 R.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

91% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

"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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aquadine.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Come wish upon a shooting star and find “something fun and wondrous” to whisk you away from boredom! Beyond rabbit girls! Beyond your wildest imagination! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amatarasu Riddle Star.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

84% User Score Based on 89 reviews

HaremKingdom is a pure-love comedy in another world! Amidst magical hijinks and five adoring brides, what kind of harem will you choose to build? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HaremKingdom.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

In the harsh season of Winter, 47-year-old Chester H. Smith was sent out to survey a property that wasn't on the registry. When he goes to inspect the house, he finds that the two owners, Dez and Viscardi, are vampires! He finds himself trapped with these strangers until the winter storm passes over. Will Chester make it out alive? Will sparks fly between him and one of the vampiric homeowners? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panicked and Surrounded by Hot Vampires.

This is a story about a human who accidentally stumbles into the Cat Tower, encounters and reunites with the cats. A vibrant Maine Coon in a dilapidated amusement park, a ragdoll living in a candy house built atop paradise, and the supreme god who controls the Cat Tower. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Long Live the Catgirls！.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

In this BxB visual novel, dive into the fantasy MMO world of Lost Heroes and discover true love among your guildmates. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guilded Hearts.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

92% User Score Based on 1,161 reviews

More from this franchise - check out collection banner above About the Game What to ExpectThis is not a management game! ‍♀️ Play the tavern owner. D&D inspired story: Over 20 colorful characters. ️‍ LGBTQ+ positive representation. At least 12h of immersive reading on your first play-through. Multiple endings. Casual drink mixing & quest building. No tavern managemen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tavern Talk - A Cozy Visual Novel.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

99% User Score Based on 79 reviews

Alone as two, together as one - A fantasy/yuri visual novel telling the story of two girls traversing a snow covered forest and growing closer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Winter of Ours.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization

100% User Score Based on 29 reviews

A cute and wholesome yuri story about a girl who meets a mermaid washed up on the beach at night. Join Asuka as she finds herself caught up between Misuzu, her ladylike classmate, and Nerine, a girl with scales and a secret. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of the Ocean.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Pivot of Hearts is a non-monogamous romance visual novel with a simple card game built into it. It takes place in the city of São Paulo and tells the story of Wén Xiàn, a Taiwanese-Brazilian game developer who, after a long period of isolation, starts finding chances to open his heart again: he suddenly reconnects with Etsuko, someone important from his past, and forms an unexpected bond with a ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pivot of Hearts.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 126 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

Love, betrayal, and coffee! Zipp's Café is a "noir & chill" little game about a café between the city of animals and the district of insects. Make unusual recipes, get involved in shady dealings, and try to start a new life while searching for love and revenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zipp's Café.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 7,923 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

A coffee-brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffee Talk.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

78% User Score Based on 90 reviews

Oh no, the kingdom is preparing for war, and the princess has been captured by the Terrifying Dragon. Now you must travel through the Dreadful Forest to find the princess and fight the evil dragon. But what if the Dragon is not evil at all?.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Furry Dragon.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 579 reviews

A free game created by Ebi-Hime, author of Asphyxia, The Way We ALL GO, and Strawberry Vinegar. TSSofEB is a free yuri (girls' love) game created for a game jam. As the saying goes, dead men tell no tales. They only leave tales behind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sad Story of Emmeline Burns.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

71% User Score Based on 154 reviews

ValiDate is a visual novel about 12 struggling singles attempting to find love and friendship in a world ruled by capitalism. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ValiDate: Struggling Singles in your Area.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

88% User Score Based on 208 reviews

Amidst the falling cherry blossoms, Asaki wishes to revitalize his grandmother's beloved cafe. With the appearance of Rira and Richer, two girls who wish to work at the cafe, this is the start of a bittersweet story that will intertwine them all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love's Sweet Garnish.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

97% User Score Based on 274 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Cinderella Phenomenon: Evermore is a visual novel fandisk for Cinderella Phenomenon. This game is is akin to an extended epilogue, containing five chapters of additional content that occur after the good endings of the original game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cinderella Phenomenon: Evermore.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

72% User Score Based on 82 reviews

The Flower Shop: Winter In Fairbrook is a dating and farming simulation game and takes place after the first Flower Shop game, Summer In Fairbrook. Play as Natalie this time, and meet some of the characters of the first game like Clara, Susana, Steve, Trent, Jacob plus a "new entry": Ryan, who runs the general store of the town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flower Shop: Winter In Fairbrook.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

91% User Score Based on 544 reviews

Witches x Warlocks is a cute and light-hearted Halloween Raising Sim Visual Novel; featuring a customizable protagonist and 4 love interests of different genders! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witches x Warlocks.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Silver Blue is a BL visual novel 15+ with anime style, containing adventure fantasy content. The game includes three love interests and their respective routes, with 10 different endings overall depends on your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silver Blue.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

86% User Score Based on 329 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Fujiwara Bittersweet is a GxB Otome/Visual Novel, slice of life, with cute but somehow dark theme. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fujiwara Bittersweet.

Whispering Flames is a fantasy visual novel. Neoth, a young prince tired of his troublesome royal duties, meets a curious, cheerful girl. This event turns everything on its head. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispering Flames.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

96% User Score Based on 49 reviews

Play as a fairytale hero and help him garden, since saving the princess didn't go that well. A fantasy gardening visual novel and clicker game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A HERO AND A GARDEN.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

BlackberryNova: A yuri visual novel about a girl whom graduated from high school and is now preparing herself as she enters college. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BlackberryNOVA.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

It's Spot the Differences game.…. until someone changes how you see everything I Want You To Notice Me is a short 5-minute but charming spot-the-difference game that’s a little more meaningful than it first appears. The rules aren’t always what you expect. Sometimes they change—depending on the situation… and the feelings behind it. But don’t worry. Just relax, take your time, and enjoy the sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Want You To Notice Me: His Story.

New responsibilities, budding romance! Astra Vale has been asked to take charge in making improvements to Café Bloom. Problem is, she can't quite decide who to ask for help. Her ice-cold coworker, the charming local artist, her best friend, or the mysterious new regular If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloom.

Niko is a lifelong actor who’s been bouncing from audition to audition, unable to score more than a few commercials, until he gets the lead role in a major teen drama. There he meets a variety of other actors from all walks of life and starts to fall for his costar Ren, one of the biggest movie celebrities right now, who happens to play his rival in the show. Canvas Menagerie is a wholesome sli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Canvas Menagerie.

The summer air is often filled with romance in the city of love. When one of the major universities announces a language and culture course for the entirety of the summer, many wealthy students from abroad jump on the chance to go abroad. What about you? You're just there to clean their rooms... but why are they so interested in you? A brand-new, 30k word long Otome Visual Novel Choose betwee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel Paris.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Discover a captivating world of adventure and romance! Immerse yourself in a thrilling otome game where your choices shape the story and determine your fate with your loved one. Join thousands of players who have already started their adventure from the mobile app and download the PC Version of "Untold Atlas" today to experience this adventure game! ◆ Engage in epic adventures: Expl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Untold Atlas: otome sim inspired by expedition adventures.

Play through Yui's first summer out of college in this sweet otome visual novel where there is more to everyone than meets the eye. FEATURES * Over 20,000 words * Flavor choices to engage in conversations in your way * Customizable name for protagonist * 2 completely different romance routes * In game phone for texting love interests * Soundtrack that has never been heard before! STO… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City Lights, Old Flames.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

95% User Score Based on 60 reviews

This game is part of the Bahamut 30th Anniversary Indie Game Promotion Program. A twist of fate lands you in a charming plant shop called Carol's House, where you are unexpectedly hired by its mysterious owner, Carol. There, you share a home with three furry roommates—each with strikingly different personalities. Across three changing seasons and countless small happenings, profound bonds are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trivia About You.

Everyone thinks that the principal thing to the tree is the fruit, but I’d say it’s the beans—the kind that fill your stomach with a single bite. - Ryo MiyaharaFEATURES A cute visual novel with 20+ hours of story Four branching heroine routes Japanese voice actingSTORY Kanon: “...Are you okay?” She peers down at me collapsed from hunger on the ground, then holds out her hand. As our fingers to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marshmallow All the Way Home.