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Games like Japanese School Life

Looking for games like Japanese School Life? Here are top action recommendations with a anime focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Love at First Sight, Wolf Tails or Go! Go! Nippon!: My First Trip to Japan.

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  1. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 1,139 reviews

    After falling in love at first sight with the shy Sachi Usui, an injury-ridden, single-eyed high school girl, the protagonist tries to win over her lonely and isolated heart. A pure, heart-warming romance game where the apple of your eye only has one eye! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love at First Sight.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 1,275 reviews

    "Wolf Tails" is a visual novel where you take care of two wolf-girls. There's Mirari, a kindhearted girl who is running away from her duties to her pack, and Fuyu, a brash and loud-mouthed girl who is wary of human culture and its "influences". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolf Tails.

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  3. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    89% User Score Based on 1,936 reviews

    Get a taste of the foreign travel offered by printed guidebooks. Enjoy a tour around Japan from the comfort of your own home! As the game's protagonist, you'll travel to famous Japanese sightseeing spots in the company of a pair of beautiful young sisters. The girls will describe the spots, take you out to dinner, and grow closer to you throughout your travels. The thrill of taking a trip throug… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Go! Go! Nippon!: My First Trip to Japan.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    82% User Score Based on 542 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    The “Age of Dusk” has arrived. It is a time of senescence for the human species, during which hybrids known as the “Others”—those who are human, yet not—exist in great numbers. On the windswept barrens of a land without moisture, a small gathering of people make their living in a world they no longer know. The story takes place in America after the “Age of Dusk” with a desert-like theme. Down a st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KARAKARA.

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  5. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 677 reviews

    A brand new entry in the landmark yuri game series, "A Kiss For The Petals!" The story of how fan-favorite couple Risa and Miya first met is now available on the PC! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Kiss For The Petals - Remembering How We Met.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 1,107 reviews

    A choice-driven, fantasy adventure visual novel featuring full voice-over and an intricate romance system! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystalline.

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    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.Shan Gui is a short, linear, kinetic visual-novel set in Nanjing's gorgeous Purple Mountain. It follows the adventure of two young girls as they tour the park, attempting to recount faded childhood memories. Han Hui i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shan Gui.

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  8. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 1,381 reviews

    Fault is a Science Fantasy Kinetic Novel about Selphine, a bubbly, happy-go-lucky Princess and her sharp-witted but slightly misanthropic Royal Guard Ritona. Follow them on their journey of a lifetime as they try to make it back home to the Kingdom of Rughzenhaide. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fault Milestone One.

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  9. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 742 reviews

    A choice-driven, slice of life visual novel featuring full voice-over and an intricate relationship system! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ethereal Enigma.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    65% User Score Based on 213 reviews

    When a feud with her brother gets too hot, Princess Ahri Remono, a young woman with a heart of fire, accepts a challenge that she cannot thrive in the world outside the Imperial Palace. In her first day in class, the boisterous princess finds a potential rival in the student body president. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pyrite Heart.

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  11. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 550 reviews

    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? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fluffy Store.

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  12. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 712 reviews

    Can you find love as the only boy in an all-girls school? Find out, in this slice-of-life visual novel game with multiple endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Highschool Romance.

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  13. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 2,773 reviews

    In the near future, androids have become the way of the norm. Emotionless husks of metal have become a part of human society, much to the dismay of the boy. The robot he found at the dumpsite though, this one was different. It laughed, it cried, it smiled, it has dreams, just like a human… Lucy The eternity she wished for is a Visual Novel, about a boy and an android. You play as the boy, who fac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucy: The Eternity She Wished For.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 2,456 reviews

    ACE Academy is a slice-of-life, story-centric comedy game with elements of dating-sim; fully voiced and extensively interactive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ACE Academy.

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  15. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 572 reviews

    In the midst of their hearts, something is blossoming between two students. Both of whom go about their daily lives at an international school in Tokyo. Just what is flowering? Of course, it's love. Starting your new life after transferring into an international school, you find yourself dismayed when it turns out to be the same as any other. Except for one thing... or person, rather. As your ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sounds of Her Love.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 1,794 reviews

    You are Avery Grey, the newest employee at a popular cat cafe called A Cat's Paw. The coffee's good and the staff is friendly (and kinda cute!) but mysterious. One day, you find a strange book in the basement, with letters you can't quite read... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hustle Cat.

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  17. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    95% User Score Based on 414 reviews

    An off-grid cabin. A tech-savvy loner. One ray of sunshine in a bleak, ruined world. Cabin Fever is a sweet, funny, slice-of-life romantic visual novel with meaningful player choices, multiple endings to explore, and a story that will touch your heart. Experience a budding friendship - and a blossoming romance - as you open up, make choices, and explore multiple endings. The world may seem bitter … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cabin Fever.

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  18. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    A cute fantasy romance visual novel. One day you discover the other side of your partner you had never known. What is the truth beneath the masks? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How to Take Off Your Mask.

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  19. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 320 reviews

    "There’s something I need to get back. Something precious that sank into the ocean years ago." The story takes place on the World Heritage-listed Ogasawara Islands. After a four-year absence, Hiroki Mizuno returns to the island during his summer vacation to help his grandmother with her shop. The story begins as he encounters a beautiful blonde girl, Emily, on the deck of the ferry on his way to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure of a Lifetime.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 1,387 reviews

    "Love Ribbon" is a yuri (girl x girl) visual novel about forbidden love between two sisters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Ribbon.

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  21. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    84% User Score Based on 479 reviews

    Guide Miley through idyllic Cherry Tree Town as she makes new friends and endeavors to persuade them to join her high school comedy club in Cherry Tree High Comedy Club, an anime-style comic adventure game. Explore the town and level up Miley's repertoire of conversational topics by performing different activities such as reading books, watching TV, and visiting the art gallery, then apply those … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cherry Tree High Comedy Club.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    94% User Score Based on 329 reviews

    Set in 1920s Prohibition-era America, this romantic comedy follows Detective Richter and his adventures as he attempts to unravel Cleveland's liquor industry. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Your Dry Delight.

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  23. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    74% User Score Based on 6,301 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Rising Judo Star Gushiken Takahiro was two weeks away from the match that would make or break his career - a championship match where the winner is then signed up to be a young national athlete for Japan. He was very determined to win, in order to fulfill his dreams of finally representing his country If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sakura Spirit.

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  24. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    82% User Score Based on 121 reviews

    Enter your first year at Koto Gakuen and discover Japanese language through easy to learn lessons and compelling mini games. Meet new friends and unveil their story and maybe find love through your adventures. Love Language Japanese is the very first Visual Novel/Dating Simulator offering a learning experience to start your journey in the world of Japanese language. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Language Japanese.

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  25. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 8,811 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 13 reviews

    Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator is a game where you play as a Dad and your goal is to meet and romance other hot Dads. Are you ready? Hi ready, I'm Dad. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator.

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  26. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 779 reviews

    Yan is a student of natural history. He met a cute and mysterious girl with fox ears when he was engaged in a dull scientific research in a natural observation station. The story between him and her may be a “fortune” for every brave explorer in this magnificent era of geographical discovery…… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fox Hime Zero.

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  27. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    88% User Score Based on 1,830 reviews

    A romantic comedy visual novel centered around a girl named Mika Anderson, who gets entangled in the affairs of incubi. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seduce Me the Otome.

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  28. 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.

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  29. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    87% User Score Based on 252 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    MoeNovel's exciting new original title, LoveKami -Divinity Stage-, debuts on Steam in English, bringing a fun and energetic tale filled with magic and music! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LoveKami: Divinity Stage.

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  30. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 1,200 reviews

    Kindred Spirits on the Roof is a Japanese adult-rated visual novel. The game is set around a shy girl named Tomi Yuna, who prefers to eat alone on the roof of her school, the Kokonotsuboshi Girl’s Academy. However, one day she finds out that the roof is haunted by the ghosts of two girls that died, before they could fully realize their love for other girls. MangaGamer is publishing the game in the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kindred Spirits on the Roof.

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  31. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development
    52% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    A Wild Catgirl Appears is a short romance visual novel featuring multiple routes, different girls to date and of course, catgirls! You follow the story of Ami, a loner at high school, as she joins the school's coding club and sets about making her first video game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Wild Catgirl Appears!.

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  32. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay
    59% User Score Based on 165 reviews

    Take on the role of Aaki, a seemingly normal if somewhat self conscious young man, whose life is turned upside down after a casual stroll through the local park. Now he has to deal with two mischievous demi-gods who insist he must marry one of them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divine Slice of Life.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 906 reviews

    Follow the story of a young boy, Cantus as he meets Maris, the mysterious girl by the sea - an experience that will change his life forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voices from the Sea.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 3,282 reviews

    In this very short kinetic novel, you will play as Jung who's meeting up and hanging out with a girl named Ai. Spend your time wisely. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carpe Diem.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    "Kyoto Colorful Days" is a Visual Novel, set in the sightseeing hotspot of Kyoto.This visual novel is populated by various different characters and the story can be enjoyed like a TV drama. Fully voiced in Japanese (the Kyoto dialect) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kyoto Colorful Days.

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  36. 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....

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  38. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 611 reviews

    Love Esquire is a romantic-comedy dating simulator, with a nostalgic touch of old-school RPG combat. Lots of plots and backstories! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Esquire.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    92% User Score Based on 230 reviews

    SoulSet is a Mystery/Romance Visual Novel, in which you can try to avoid death and pursue a relationship with both male and female characters. You play as Mariko, who finds herself trapped in an eerie mansion with 5 other people who claim to have no recollection of their past. Who will you trust? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SoulSet.

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  40. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    85% User Score Based on 662 reviews

    From the author of Spice and Wolf, Isuna Hasekura, comes World End Economica. The opening video features music by Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets, known for the opening songs for High School of the Dead and Strike the Blood. A three part visual novel set in the far future on the moon, 16 years after humans have begun to colonize it. A young boy named Haru has been chasing his wildest dream… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WORLD END ECONOMiCA episode.01.

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  41. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay
    71% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    "The Men of Yoshiwara" is a popular romance game for women. At the end, to whom is it that you will be talking of love? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Men of Yoshiwara: Kikuya.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 992 reviews

    Yan is a college student with a special girl at his side, and she is Yan's Guardian.「If my girlfriend is as beautiful as Mori, then my life must be blessed by gods....」When he is saying that, he has no clue that another girl is coming into his life.... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fox Hime.

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  43. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    79% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    Friendship is a wonderful thing… unless you are friends with a girl who has no idea you have feelings for her! Inske, a student of magical arts, is troubled by the upcoming outdoors exam, and can't even imagine that someone might want to use the test as an opportunity to get close to her. Meanwhile, the number of applicants for her heart only increases… And while she’s busy figuring out her feelin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let`s not stay friends.

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  44. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 1,417 reviews

    Trick & Treat is a Visual Novel that test your instincts by making choices that can get you out from the cursed forest or drive you to death… or maybe just maybe your choices can guide you to something more? Could you be the one that unfolds the truth about the Wychwood forest that have been hidden about hundred years, and release the forest from its curse? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trick and Treat - Visual Novel.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development
    84% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    The temp worker Kenta is trapped in a lab with four sexy incubus aliens from another dimension! A gay sci-fi yaoi/bara dating sim for adults only! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To Trust an Incubus.

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  46. 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.

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  47. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 2,305 reviews

    This game is an animated visual novel based on a youthful, dream filled high school life story. This game portrays the player as Aoi, the protagonist, and brings the player through the feat of building the glider that will realise their dreams, while bonding with the female characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to If My Heart Had Wings.

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  48. 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.

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  49. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 340 reviews

    Play as Aria and romance the two sultry demon girls, Lyria and Scherza, or your best friend Melody in this yuri (girl x girl) visual novel where your choices will ultimately decide the fate of this spellbound girl. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlight Vega.

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  50. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    97% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    This is a story about finding love to overwrite the feelings for the one they held dearest. A girls love visual novel about summer, love and adolescence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UsoNatsu: The Summer Romance Bloomed From a Lie.

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