Games like It Was That Summer

SYNOPSISAfter a break-up turns your world inside out, you return home for Christmas hoping the change in scenery will give you space to mend a broken heart.  Instead, the universe serves up: a charged encounter with your estranged first love, an unexpected visit from the ex you haven't quite gotten over, and an undeniable connection with the musician-next-door.  As the clock counts down to midni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merry Crisis.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

87% User Score Based on 2,362 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

This is the story of your life. Experience the entire journey from toddler to adulthood. Go to schools, learn new things, meet new friends, and have wild adventures! Every choice you make will influence your future career, and decide who your romantic partner will be. Who will you become? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Growing Up.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

70% User Score Based on 125 reviews

A gripping seaside adventure following the connection of two young souls, each unknowingly helping the other make sense of a world that seems senseless. Complemented by breathtaking artwork and an addictive soundtrack, this charming tale will definitely suck you in and leave a lasting impression! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Always The Same Blue Sky....

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

88% User Score Based on 240 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 13 reviews

Signs of the Sojourner is a narrative deck-building game about relationships and communication. As you explore the world your experiences will change you. How will you grow? What will you leave behind? Who will you become? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Signs of the Sojourner.

Michael considers himself to be a boring, average 17-year old. While most of his classmates have discovered their passions and talents, nothing seems to draw his interest. It's finally summer and he's trying to decide what to do with his life after schoo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7 Days Of Rose.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

91% User Score Based on 162 reviews

Fear and illness spreads through the city. You try to search for comfort in the people being isolated around you. Keeping the darkness at bay with small embers of light. Will you let the fear change you? You play as Trond, a self-reliant loner who's forced into quarantine for the next two weeks after making it out of Italy's lockdown. Stuck at home you meet other lonesome souls, isolated in th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pandemic Love.

In a setting where relationships are like plants, each one requires care, patience, and dedication to bloom. In Garden of Love, you follow the journey of Blossom, a young woman seeking to overcome a painful past and discover the true meaning of love. With a delicate narrative and impactful choices, this game combines romance and self-discovery as you navigate the routines of everyday life. ABOU… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden of Love.

Dive into what lies below in “Beneath the Cherry Blossom Tree” an immersive visual novel where every choice carves a path through a tapestry of mystery, romance, and intrigue. Unravel a story that intertwines destiny, personality, and local folklore About This Game: * In “Beneath the Cherry Blossom Tree,” you assume the role of a high school student, in a vibrant and dynamic school. Beneath it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beneath The Cherry Blossom Tree.

Welcome to Nowhere Tech, transfer student- where you'll meet people, make choices, make mistakes, and make even more mistakes. You came here to have new experiences and live a little, but you might get more than you bargained for... Navigate this choice-heavy, dialogue-heavy story and crack the code behind your enigmatic new classmate. INCLUDING: - TWO semi-dateable beautiful young women! - … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Addy.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

90% User Score Based on 133 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 6 reviews

Afterlove EP is a slice-of-life adventure about love, loss and music. Explore modern Jakarta as Rama in his journey to learn about himself, create music, find love and come to terms with the loss of his girlfriend Cinta, whose voice still lives on in his head. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterlove EP.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Kenta Nakajima is an ordinary college student, a calm and quiet person who doesn’t stand out in class but has one close friend: Ayaka Minami. Ayaka’s personality is much like his own. Just like him, she is calm and shy – and she shares his hobby playing video games. Thanks to their shared hobby, the two grow ever closer together. Kenta is even able to change classes and be with Ayaka during coll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shy Girl's Makeover.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

90% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Check out our new game: About the GameLust Trip is a romantic visual novel about a guy who got bored about most of the stuff in his life.STORY Lust Trip is a story about a guy who got bored about most of the stuff in his life. Despite being young, our hero already has his own house, car, a wonderful carrier and everything he dreamed of several years ago. However, achieving his goals didn’t bring… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lust Trip .

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 5,442 reviews

Critic Score 89%Based on 12 reviews

The Choices You Make, Make You If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Was a Teenage Exocolonist.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 5,225 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Emily If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emily is Away <3.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay

90% User Score Based on 174 reviews

This romance visual novel explores the question of gender integration at a private school. A curious series of events leads to our hero becoming the only boy at a prestigious girls' academy... But over 99% of the girls are against integration! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Princess Evangile.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

94% User Score Based on 121 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

Raptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance is a dating sim about a socially anxious teenage girl looking for romance with a conflicted magical Fairy, a sensitive loner Sasquatch and a bold and unpredictable Velociraptor. A teen drama about the fear of change and finding hope in each other. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

95% User Score Based on 584 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

The starry sky spreads far and wide overhead... This story full of love, comedy, and excitement follows our protagonist and his stargazing friends as they grow together. "A Sky Full of Stars" is a coming-of-age astronomy tale by the same team who brought you "If My Heart Had Wings". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Sky Full of Stars.

Infected Love: The Fatal Experiment[Confessing Love on the Day of Infection]Synopsis:&quot;When high school becomes a battlefield for survival… confessing your love might be the most important thing you do at the end of the world!&quot; You play as an ordinary student trapped inside an abandoned school that has become a nest of zombies. Amid the groans and growls, and the creeping shadows closin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infected Love : The Fatal Experiment.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

80% User Score Based on 221 reviews

FRESHMAN — an adult, choice-based visual novel that celebrates the best parts of life. Step into the shoes of a college freshman and experience all the pleasures of student life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FRESHMAN.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 14 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 -.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

84% User Score Based on 102 reviews

The Radiants is a magical adventure visual novel with light stat raising & multiple endings. Choose what kind of Oracle you will become and maybe find romance along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Radiants.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

92% User Score Based on 98 reviews

C-14 Dating is an otome dating sim that combines archaeology, friendships and love. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to C14 Dating.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 253 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 1 reviews

Newly arrived at a boarding school in Victorian England, Sara Crewe uses her love of books and storytelling to build new relationships. But what happens to a fairy-tale princess when she loses everything? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Little Lily Princess.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

87% User Score Based on 3,806 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 4 reviews

It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lake.

LifeSimOS is a story-rich coming-of-age experience set in 2004, where your world unfolds through a cluttered desktop filled with Messenger chats, IRC conversations, email, music, and late-night choices. Build friendships, navigate messy relationships, explore strange corners of the early internet, and shape your path through a branching story with multiple endings. Build your online persona by … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LifeSimOS.

Skool Days is a narrative life simulation game set in a vibrant high school full of emotions, secrets, and choices. You’re the new student in town, starting a fresh year full of possibilities. Between exams, friendships, and moments that shape who you’ll become, you’ll need to balance your studies, social life, and personal growth to make it through the school year. Each day brings new challenge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skool Days.

You still remember what you didn’t say. In this nostalgic &quot;text&quot; adventure, use that good ol’ T9 phone to text your way through the drama, excitement, and awkwardness of school days. Choose your replies piece by piece, and unfold your own story. Relive those sun-drenched teenage summers, back before social media took over. Friendships grow, feelings get complicated, and secrets surface—… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Between the Lines.

Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller where your choices shape the story. Unravel the mysteries of a town plagued by supernatural phenomena, as you navigate the environments and interact with complex characters. Can you uncover the truth before it consumes you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispering Memories.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability

88% User Score Based on 75 reviews

Waking up in an unfamiliar place, a boy finds himself in a house warmly embraced by nature's touch. He isn't alone; a woman and her two daughters, strangers but instantly welcoming, become his unexpected family. Quickly, he becomes part of their lives, sharing in laughter and the simple joys of daily life. Yet, a secret whispers from the heart of his new home. With a clumsy mother like Akiko and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sisters: Last Day of Summer.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

94% User Score Based on 263 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Shishimai Rinka was a high schooler who ran a small café named Lion House in place of her grandmother. She lived her life much like any other person her age, but one day, she was caught up in an explosion while returning home on the train alongside her friend, Hitsuji Naomi. In an attempt to save her friend's life, she shields her on instinct the moment the explosion goes off, losing her life in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fatal Twelve.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

90% User Score Based on 434 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 6 reviews

After a night of fun, passion, and one too many drinks, you awake to discover a complete stranger lying naked beside you in bed. With only hazy memories of what happened last night, explore a stranger's bedroom in search of clues and try and piece together the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Night Stand.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

91% User Score Based on 913 reviews

You have been invited to attend a magical school. You can make new friends, learn spells, face exams, run for class office, and try to find a date for the May Day Ball. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Diary: Horse Hall.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Every choice you make will change your story. Every small choice will change your relationships with comrades, and change your fate and those of your comrades at critical moments. You may be the villain, or a trustworthy comrade. Everything depends on your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7Days Origins.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

91% User Score Based on 515 reviews

Upon answering a mysterious phone call, you awaken in an unfamiliar place filled with new faces… Through intricate relationships and thoughtful introspection, will you be able to unravel the reason you are here? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angel Wings.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

97% User Score Based on 608 reviews

John is a young man suffering from severe depression. As he loses his sense of purpose in life, he begins to see the world in unfocused gray. Just when he begins to lose all hope, John meets a girl... a very special girl. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Gray.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

88% User Score Based on 193 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 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.

sprkls.exe is a cute, melancholic story-driven adventure that unfolds entirely on your desktop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPRKLS.exe.

It's the 80s and perms, leg warmers and acid washed jeans are everywhere. In the midst of all this lies Verbena, a small town in North Carolina where nothing is as it seems. As the new kid in town it's difficult to get along with people, especially when nobody seems to acknowledge what's actually going on behind the scenes. It all hits a breaking point when one of your classmates is murdered. You … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verbena: Tales Of Growing Up.

About the DemoWelcome to Spring in Summer’s demo! The current demo is a standalone experience that serves as a proof of concept of the full game. Meet some of Spring in Summer’s iconic main characters (Aithlin, Selphie, Folwin, and yourself!) and enjoy hanging out with them in this short quirky slice of life adventure! If you like what you see, please consider wishlisting the game: this would hel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spring in Summer.

Kieta Memory – The Girl from the StarsIf your memories don't die – will you live forever? Without our memories – who are we? About This GameWelcome to 1992 – a year of miracles, love, and cosmic mysteries that will change your life forever. In Kieta Memory – The Girl from the Stars, you'll experience an unforgettable romance that transcends the boundaries of time and space. Meet Azuki, your extr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KIETA MEMORY – The Girl from the Stars.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

96% User Score Based on 53 reviews

A dark comedy NTR visual novel about a “luxury” RV trip gone wrong. Make choices, shape relationships, and steer a humiliating summer road trip toward multiple adult outcomes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CuckTales 2.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Ryoutarou Shinozaki has been forced to live abroad for most of his life due to his parents’ work, but he's kept in touch with his childhood friend Tooru Hanazono—if only to gripe. With Ryoutarou unable to overcome the language barrier overseas, and his yearning for his native country of Japan growing more with every passing day, Tooru sympathizes with his old pal enough to ask his parents if they… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Home Sweet Homecoming.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

99% User Score Based on 205 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 2 reviews

A point n' click sequel to Perfect Tides about the momentum and whiplash of young adulthood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perfect Tides: Station to Station.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

99% User Score Based on 4,352 reviews

I Wani Hug that Gator! Is a choice-driven narrative about teenagers struggling to find their way. Help Inco, loser highschooler extraordinaire, navigate his budding friendships (and romance!) while surviving being the only human in a dinosaur-filled school. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Wani Hug that Gator!.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

98% User Score Based on 7,656 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 15 reviews

In a world still recovering from catastrophe, Mark Borja and his friends navigate the joys and woes of another year of high school. Wake up in a typical teenage bedroom, practice piano, race to meet homework deadlines, and build (and burn) relationships, as you reminisce about the daily insecurities of high school life. That is, until a fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Until Then.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

95% User Score Based on 114 reviews

Olive’s situation is dire. They're on the verge of being thrown out of college unless they can salvage their GPA, and their only chance rests on classes they know next to nothing about. Their lifeline: two club leaders who are more than willing to help them succeed. However, no solution is that easy. Olive soon finds themself in the middle of a conflict between these two friends that threatens to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twofold.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

94% User Score Based on 2,710 reviews

The player becomes Gu Yi, uses the first-person perspective to immerse himself in meeting six beauties, and embarks on a joyful and sweet love journey with them. Six girls that are charming, innocent, intelligent, wild, sexy, glamorous, who will go to the end with you is up to you to decide. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Is All Around.

64%Game Brain Score

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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.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

79% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 4 reviews

A Long Journey to an Uncertain End is a narrative management space opera where you recruit eclectic crew members, explore the known - and unknown - galaxy, make choices to drive your journey, and escape the clutches of your abusive ex. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Long Journey to an Uncertain End.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 3,444 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 2 reviews

Immerse yourself in an enchanting narrative experience as Fortuna, a fortune-teller Witch condemned to exile on her asteroid home. Craft your own Tarot deck, regain your freedom, and shape the fate of the cosmic Witch society. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood.