Games like H2O: Footprints in the Sand

Living an ordinary school life, you are suddenly swallowed by a strange, eerie light after a club activity—when you wake up, you find yourself in an unfamiliar otherworld. However, this world is not truly unfamiliar. It stirs a strong sense of rejection deep within your soul, so intense that you lost consciousness the moment you arrived. When the other students are taken away by the emissary o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not A Hero.

● ABOUT THIS GAMEMisohagi Crossing is a visual novel adventure game set in a rural Japanese town, blending horror and mystery with a character-driven story. The game consists of three main styles of gameplay: visual novel sections, where you follow the story like a novel; adventure sections, where you explore the town, talk to its residents, and gather information; and escape-game sections, where… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Misohagi Crossing.

Managing a dormitory is hard work—especially when its residents are all girls! Does Haruto have what it takes to deal with this garden of flowers? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Girls’ Dorm: Managing an All-Girls’ Dormitory.

A disillusioned young man, shackled by the mediocrity of adulthood, unexpectedly time-warps back to his student years, awakening the enigmatic ​Temporal Romance Strategy System. Guided by his roguish wingman Tong Jincheng, he navigates parallel timelines spanning naive campus days and cutthroat corporate warfare, leveraging future memories to rewrite destinies. Seven women become entangled in his… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr Right Simulator.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Hiyori lives a very quiet and lonely life, but she decides enough is enough... She wants to change! And everything indeed changes when a spirit visits her and installs a strange app on her phone! The clock's ticking now... There are 90 days left! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waifu App: 90 Days to Escape a Lonely Fate.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 900 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

What Comes After is a side-scrolling adventure and a short heartwarming story about learning how to love yourself. Help Vivi in her journey on the train to the afterlife and back. From the creator of Coffee Talk, in collaboration with Rolling Glory Jam, the creator of Rage in Peace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Comes After.

Last Update: 07/01/22 On the island of Havertou, citizens often fall into three categories or slip into the cracks between them.  The Surveillance Taskforce, the island's long-time law enforcement, is dedicated to protecting their normal, everyday citizens from harm at the hands of radical and violent Divinus, as well as protecting the cordial members of the gifted race safe from backlash at the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Spirited.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

88% User Score Based on 193 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 3 reviews

Follow Asuka Osachi; a ditzy girl training to become a nurse at "Teito Nursing School". Experience the story of her and her classmates, as they discover love, medicine, and adulthood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nurse Love Addiction.

Death, redemption, distortion, love, and... you are the reason. ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— You Are the Reason is a pixel-art psychological horror RPG about death, redemption, distortion, and love. Humanity's collective subconscious desire for death has warped the world. You Yuan, a 15-year-old girl, possesses unique abilities: she can sense the aura of death, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 你就是缘由.

Just Life" is an immersive role-playing and life simulation game that revolves around storytelling and human connections. Step into the shoes of a young man fresh out of high school, whose path hasn't been easy due to financial constraints preventing him from attending college and a lack of work experience hindering his job prospects. However, a twist of fate presents an opportunity when he i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Life: A New Farmer's Story.

Game OverviewOh No! My Teaching License! is a women-focused high school life and teacher-development simulation game. You play as a temporary Chinese teacher at Mingde Senior High School who is unexpectedly asked to become the homeroom teacher of Grade 10, Class 3. Prepare lessons, teach classes, grade assignments, talk with students, manage class affairs, and respond to the many demands of pare… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Teacher.

EARLY ACCESS CURRENTLY INCLUDES CHAPTERS 1-5, MORE WILL BE ADDED OVER TIME. A runaway from another world. A jaded cop with a buried past. A bond that may decide the fate of both. When a mysterious girl named Leandra appears in the human world, she crosses paths with officers Sawyer Randavix, April Jennings, and their calm but secretive captain, Kaheru. Leandra wants to live a peaceful life, but da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shards of the Heart.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 2,335 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 14 reviews

A Detective Is Born If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kathy Rain.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

81% User Score Based on 547 reviews

It is the end of summer. Han Hui, a university student, meets a mysterious young girl named He Jia in the mountains. After this chance meeting, the two embark on a delightful journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shan Gui.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

80% User Score Based on 307 reviews

Aozora Meikyuu is a short Romance Visual Novel with focus on a cute girl. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aozora Meikyuu.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Explore the magical world of summer camp in this story-rich game about a young Witch trespassing in the Human Realm. Make friends, cast spells, and uncover secrets during your first ever summer away from home. Welcome to Camp W! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Camp W.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

92% User Score Based on 886 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

Lucid9 is a visual novel focused on a web of intricate mysteries set in the fictional 2018 metropolis of Isamu. Lucid9: Inciting Incident is the first part of the story, focused on a string of disappearances that occur at a prestigious, uppity boarding academy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucid9: Inciting Incident.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

88% User Score Based on 160 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

A Tale of a street cat left alone. It's up to you to help this poor, lost kitten survive until it's old enough to take care of itself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Street Cat's Tale.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

75% User Score Based on 667 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

The Path is a psychological horror art game developed by Tale of Tales originally released for the Microsoft Windows operating system on March 18, 2009 in English and Dutch, and later ported to Mac OS X by TransGaming Technologies. It is inspired by several versions of the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, and by folklore tropes and conventions in general, but set in contemporary times. The play… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Path.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

92% User Score Based on 95 reviews

"지금 당신 눈앞에 보이는 저는, 유령이니까요." 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...개요여름의 끝에 피는 꽃은 '시네마틱 비주얼 노벨'을 표방하는 게임입니다. '시네마틱'이라는 말에 알맞게 여타 비주얼 노벨보다 훨씬 강화된 연출을 기반으로 하여 감동적인 스토리, 유려한 일러스트로 구성하였습니다. 스토리와 일러스트 등 기본기를 탄탄히 다져 비주얼 노벨 본연의 재미를 충분히 느낄 수 있도록 하였을 뿐만 아니라, 퀄리티를… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flowers Blooming at the End of Summer.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

87% User Score Based on 71 reviews

Following the sudden death of her father, Mireille Maiorano is sent to live with her uncle in France. Enter Lyon, a tactless, perverse Frenchman charged with escorting to Mireille to her new home. She hates him passionately, with everything she has... so why does he make her heart flutter? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empty Horizons.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 5,833 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 9 reviews

Congratulations! You’ve been accepted as the only human student at the prestigious St. PigeoNation’s Institute, a school for talented birds! Roam the halls and find love in between classes as a sophomore student at the world’s greatest pigeon high school. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hatoful Boyfriend.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

89% User Score Based on 1,028 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 15 reviews

A botched ritual traps a group of high school students in a haunted school. Can their wits keep them alive? Kisaragi Academy student Mayu Suzumoto is transferring to a new high school, leaving behind a sizable group of friends and countless lovely memories. To help her cope with this move, her friend Ayumi has devised a seemingly innocent plan: the whole group will come together to perform a char… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corpse Party.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

97% User Score Based on 122,636 reviews

Write the way into her heart! (Not suitable for those who are easily disturbed.) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doki Doki Literature Club.

Introduction Wei's Vesper was originally serialized in Good News from September 2014 to June 2017. This game edition has been revised, produced, and published by the Good News Editorial Office based on the original serialized text. This is a narrative-driven visual novel with multiple endings, unfolding as a poetic journey through everyday life. Players progress through a branching, choice-based… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 魏识的夜晚.

GIFT from GOD is a story-driven visual novel told from two perspectives: the protagonist, Ryosuke Nikaido, and the heroine, Akane Yamamoto. Players read through the story, make choices, and watch over the relationships and destinies of the characters. The story branches depending on the player’s choices, leading to multiple endings. ■ The Protagonist’s Story “You’re dead.” When he opens his… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GIFT from GOD.

Story OutlineAfter a family tragedy, a girl hid from reality with a self-made virtual reality headset, connecting only online. Her only bond is Nyx, a dear “Senpai,” who just vanished. When Nyx reappears—trapped in a complete digital world of 0s and 1s. Through the “Urban Legend Hunters” forum, the girl meets companions entering the supernatural “Meta ,” where reality and virtual collide. Yet, th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urban Legend Hunters: Ghosts in the Circuit.

Welcome to the world of Daring Academy! Daring Academy is a wholesome fantasy sci-fi futuristic visual novel that faces important lessons in romance and self-healing while focusing on familiar everyday moments. Along with Amelia Sweet and their younger sister Isabella Lullena, the player has to face the outcome of escaping a terrible past while discovering newly blooming feelings towards each o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daring Academy.

The Gaze of The Eternal Sun - The Gaze of The Eternal Sun a yuri visual novel independently developed by DogMade Productions The female protagonist, Shikonomiya Kanade, is troubled by her own peculiarities - she is able to retain her memories after death and continue to be reincarnated as a human being. As she goes through the cycle of death and resurrection, her ability to regenerate herself gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to null.

Lina is a normal high school student in Adelheid Highschool, except that her life is hell. Her father left her and her mother alone because of his scandal, her schoolmate bully her because of that, and at home her mother doesn't care about her anymore because of her "works". Then, a miracle comes that change Lina's life forever, yet ended life of many other in the form of world's end. Story "I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Day.

少年よ、美少女よりも可愛くなれ。 女装覚醒アドベンチャー「ボク姫PROJECT」。 女子生徒率99％の超お嬢様学校「私立百合愛学園」。 その学園のルールは「可愛さ」こそ全て。 女装少年 ｖｓ 超美少女！前代未聞の「可愛さ」対決が――今始まる！ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ボク姫PROJECT.

The protagonist, Fan Tong, majored in law in college, but even after a year of graduation, he still couldn't find a job. He wanted to work at his mentor's law firm, but was asked to lose weight and then cross-dress as a test?! The weight loss journey was anything but smooth... Eventually, Fan Tong completely lost confidence. Fortunately, an accident led him to meet a cute and sunny girl named [Bag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bagel Love Story.

A lone light shines in this darkened world. In a world of twisted forests and tainted seas, strength of arm trumps the word of reason. Humanity clutches rusted weapons in this blasted world of hunger and death. The Time's End Tavern stands as a lone oasis amid the barren wastes. Here survivors can lay down their arms and take a moment of respite to regain their humanity. A young girl with no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Toast for the End Times.

STORY The Mermaid Festival is an annual festival that takes place in the coastal town of Suminoe, not far from Tokyo. The excitement for the festival is especially felt in bustling activity in the cafe, “Mermaid”, which is also home for Takumi Nanashi. Takumi’s days consist of helping out at the cafe alongside his childhood friend, Mizuka Moriya (even if she’s not actually officially employed by … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Maiden's Serenade.

Creation background:"One day, when I began to ponder the meaning of life... I decided to create a game." "This is the story I want to tell you." "And thus, my story with you all begins." Regarding the game:"Mind Detective" is an independently produced puzzle, drama, and interactive novel game. You need to follow six partners with different backgrounds, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 心灵侦探.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

83% User Score Based on 227 reviews

Ghost of Tokyo — a choice-driven visual novel about identity, temptation, and unseen power in the heart of the world’s most electrifying city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost of Tokyo.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

99% User Score Based on 69 reviews

Kugayama Shiori's Death Diary is a visual novel where you advance the story by making choices that appear throughout the game. Every decision needed to uncover the death and regrets of the ghost, Kugayama Shiori, is left entirely in your hands. There are multiple endings, and depending on your choices, the story may lead to unexpected conclusions. Interact with all sorts of ghosts, collect … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kugayama Shiori's Death Diary.

“Not fear I'm here” is a live-action interactive film game. Throughout the game, you will experience the entire process from a first-person perspective. During this time, you will encounter a variety of female characters with distinct personalities: an intellectual and calm psychologist, an innocent and devoted neighborhood sister, a loyal and straightforward biker girl, a curvy and sexy bar owner… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 宝贝别怕，有我在.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

96% User Score Based on 171 reviews

In Love Love Mystery Club, you’re the newest member of the Detective Club at a seemingly ordinary high school. Through Full Motion Video (FMV) storytelling, your choices steer the narrative—will your heart find tenderness… or will hidden horrors emerge from the darkness? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Love Mystery Club.

First kiss, first date, first real relationship... When you truly love someone, surely it’s only normal to want to share in all of their romantic first times, too? My name is Shun, and I’m in a real anime situation. I can’t stop triggering romance flags only to crush them—in real life! My big sister, Mio, even calls it Flag Crush Syndrome.“I wanna play the leading lady in all of your first times, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Real Anime Situation! DT.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

97% User Score Based on 29 reviews

Three Days of Crisis: Exclusive Memories "is a suspenseful love story full dynamic live action interactive video game. The whole game is a process of exploration and puzzle solving, in which you will delve into a complex and mysterious story. Collect clues through interactions with different characters, solve puzzles, and gradually uncover the truth hidden behind them Welcome to join the o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to exclusive memory.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

One day, you awaken with no memories, guided only by a mysterious girl your age named Masamitsu Kanae. It turns out you've struck a deal with her uncle, granting you a powerful curse of brainwashing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brainwashing Academy: The Cursed Person's Pot.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

63% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Hinata Yuzuzaka is highly respected and admired among her peers. When strange things start to occur at her school and the surrounding town, it will be up to her to get to the bottom of it all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hypnosis of Corruption.

33%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

54% User Score Based on 13 reviews

"Therapeutic Typing Adventure Game"Pain Pain Go Away! is a therapeutic typing adventure where you dive into the heart of a troubled girl and type away the trauma that’s consuming her. ◆ Gameplay Unravel the Story Through Counseling Take on the role of a counselor using the cutting-edge therapy device P2GA to treat runaway girls suffering from emotional distress. Through dialogue and in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pain Pain Go Away!.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

【Taipei Midsummer Night's Dream】is a brand-new real-life interactive love game. You will experience a unique love journey from a first-person perspective. The game is set in the bustling and quiet Taipei City. You will play a young tourist from mainland China (male protagonist: Wang Wei), and meet five female characters with different personalities in this modern and historical city. Each heroine… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 台北仲夏夜之梦.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

A young adult SF visual novel combining school life with science fiction. The main characters live normal, peaceful lives, savoring their youth. But one day, an illness starts spreading through their school, and with it, a secret that could change the world… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akizora Memories: Horizon of Fate.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

92% User Score Based on 84 reviews

The Onami girls' endlessly affectionate brother developed asthma at a young age, which left him bedridden for much of his early life. Now that his health has improved, he does his best to make up for lost time through online learning. His medical researcher parents have used the unique opportunity his illness provides to gather data about his condition, which has greatly contributed to medical sci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hold Me Tight All Night, Onii-chan!.

After school, when a heavy rain that never stops falling makes it difficult for the students to go home The relationship between the two, who were spending the day in the club room The relationship between the two of them in the club room was shortened after that day... With a classmate and a quiet girlfriend. Conversations and chats on the way to school Messages during class Calls before … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 雨に願えば～Wishin' in the Rain～.

preface: As one of the young people of this generation, the golden era of economic growth in the past was not enjoyable. In the current era, we are once again brothers with cows and horses. The future era has been arranged in advance by (such as mortgage loans). But unfortunately, Huangyang, Nal, and the 4+4 speed communication doctors are only favored. What should we do with them? But instead of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roar：Return Our Legends.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

87% User Score Based on 580 reviews

Will she friendzone you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Friendzoned.