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97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

97% User Score Based on 125 reviews

Kanon is the debut work from the visual novel studio, Key, known for titles such as CLANNAD, Little Busters, Summer Pockets and more. It received great acclaim and was even adapted into an anime series.Enjoy this tale of small miracles that occur in a northern town, now with the latest visual novel engine!Featuring retouched HD visuals and CG coloring!This version not only offers the best HD quali… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kanon.

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.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

86% User Score Based on 49 reviews

Experience university life, love, and strife! Starting university with a major heartache, Noah miraculously meets a tomboy classmate, gorgeous doctor, and junior-year goth all in one day. He soon finds pursuing the love story he wants won't be easy, especially when his cute best friend decides to interfere!Key Features: Every scene is individually drawn! All shown characters are fully voiced!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rivalhearts.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

A political intrigue visual novel with romanceable elements. Player decisions weigh heavy as consequences can easily lead to hurt and trouble. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Women of Xal.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, emotional

87% User Score Based on 131 reviews

In the not so distant past, the Isle of Abbot underwent a mysterious evacuation event. Delve into the secrets of this unsettling place and elicit the girls' tragic fate. An interactive visual novel with psychological and lovecraftian undertones. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deluge: Threnody of Crashing Waves.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

95% User Score Based on 148 reviews

Intertwined is a romance, slice-of-life adult visual novel. You play as a young man returning to his hometown after years away, reconnecting with old friends and forming new relationships. Your choices shape the story, character relationships, and potential romances. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intertwined: Season 1.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

79% User Score Based on 98 reviews

ENCOUNTER BARⅡ is a story-driven casual game. The game features multiple female-centric storylines, allowing you to meet women with different personalities at each stage, providing a completely different sensory experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ENCOUNTER BARⅡ.

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.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

95% User Score Based on 114 reviews

One day, without warning, you become a ghost. You lived an honest life and committed no wrongs, so your soul should surely find peace… right? But the thought of being separated from the one you love is more terrifying than the abyss itself. If you can no longer stay by his side, then you must bring him with you before your soul passes on. Torn between love and obsession, you struggle against fate … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decollate Decoration.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

The main character "Junya Mizumoto" helps his family's business "Mizumoto-dou" while attending university. His heart is bind to his older brother Takaya, who died last year. "Why did I survive?" One day, he meets a girl. "I wish you're the one who died," she says, before disappearing without telling herself identity. After that, Junya's childhood friend "Chihaya Houjou" comes in with a project … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Since Memories: Off the Starry Sky.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Romantic, fantastical, and eerie, Zero-Sum Heart is a coming-of-age story about love. Enter a magical boarding school on our protagonist's eighteenth birthday as she makes a monumental decision and derails her life. A ritual sacrifice got her everything she ever wanted: an adoring crowd (faceless), a newfound power (dangerous), and a whirlwind romance (one-sided). But without a heart i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero-Sum Heart.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay

76% User Score Based on 206 reviews

Samantha and Lillian are best friends. At least, they were, until everything fell apart. Now, Samantha has a day to repair their relationship — but is it already too late? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asphyxia.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

100% User Score Based on 29 reviews

Minori is a mage tasked with hiding magic from the world. She has spurned love in the pursuit of her mission. One day she meets a group of three girls obsessed with magic. Will she stop them from discovering real magic? Or will she fall for their charms? Find out in this dramatic girls-love story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kiss the Demiurge.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 3,230 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

A demon possessed you one year ago. Since that day, you unwillingly tore a trail of bloodshed through New York City. Your salvation comes in the form of the Unavowed – an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. You are free, but your world is in tatters. You have no home, no friends, and are wanted by the police. Your old life is gone, but perhaps you can start a new one. Join the ranks of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unavowed.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

74% User Score Based on 160 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 6 reviews

Root Letter (stylized √Letter) is a visual novel adventure video game that is developed and published by Kadokawa Games as the first title in their Kadokawa Game Mystery brand. In the game, the player must figure out what happened to the character of Aya, a girl who mysteriously vanished after receiving a particular letter. The gameplay will be split into two distinct parts; the adventure part, wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Root Letter.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

85% User Score Based on 176 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

"Grisaia: Phantom Trigger" is a visual novel, specifically a kinetic novel (without branching routes). Returning character artist Akio Watanabe and writer Ryuta Fujisaki bring you the latest installment in the acclaimed Grisaia series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol.1.

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.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

52% User Score Based on 152 reviews

X-note is a blend between Visual Novel and Dating Sim. Follow the story of Essi as she pursues the truth of her mother's death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-note.

An erotic VISUAL NOVEL featuring HD graphics, steamy ANIMATIONS, and realistic-looking characters. James dares Lily to seduce Melissa at the spa, but she takes things further by surrendering to a hot stranger’s advances in the sauna. Will James welcome his wife’s boldness? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cuckold Sex: Episode 4.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, graphics

96% User Score Based on 55 reviews

"Hatsuyuki Sakura" is one of the most popular works by SAGA PLANETS, a popular Japanese developer for visual novels. Experience Hatsuyuki Sakura for the first time in 1080p! This version includes the English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese versions. It supports Steam Achievements and Trading Cards, along with additional content. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hatsuyuki Sakura.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

100% User Score Based on 84 reviews

"Kats Trigger" is a game inspired by masterpieces of games, films, manga, and anime from the 1980s to the 2020s, created with deep respect and admiration for the great creators behind them. Experience hyper-speed noir action that pushes the limits of intensity, while enjoying a quietly unfolding story delicately woven within. ■ Slash, shoot, stab, and wipe them out. If no one sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kats Trigger.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

64% User Score Based on 22 reviews

"Cue to fall in love with you" is an immersive interactive film and television love game that uses movie-level narrative to restore the sweetness and excitement of youth on campus, allowing you to unlock your own love story through choices. From Ordinary to Loved: Your "Superpower Love" PrologueYou play as Ajie, an ordinary college junior whose ordinary campus life is disrupte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 恋爱吗？我家猫会后空翻.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

94% User Score Based on 34 reviews

A fully live-action immersive interactive movie game where you play as an ordinary urban youth. An accident awakens an ancient artifact hidden within you, instantly making you the focal point of a three-way struggle among celestial, earthly, and underworld factions. Their methods vary—coercion, bribery, or feigned alliances—and every choice you make ripples outwards, shifting the world's balance a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breaker of fatalism.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Shino has been the protagonist's childhood friend since they were kids. She loves gaming, is skilled at cooking, has a great personality, is busty, and has a cute face. She is like a symbol of a man's "preferences"... A girl with such high specs that anyone would take a second glance if they passed her by. However, everyday life with her doesn't seem to be just peaceful. This wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FALLEN GF.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Story "That night… did we just clink our glasses?" You were living the life of an ordinary delivery man, and one day you get scammed by your only friend and end up taking over a failing, debt-ridden Pocha. Wait... but why are there so many pretty girls at this Pocha?! About A story shaped entirely by your choices, 'Love Too Easily 2: Summer Pocha' is an FMV simulation game where t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Too Easily 2: Summer Pocha.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

A visual novel based on the "Kioku no Kenban" novel by Ono Wasabi. High school senior Aruto, burdened by lost childhood memories and the silence of the piano in contrast to his talented younger brother, lives with a quiet unease. His unspoken feelings for a classmate linger. Then, an enigmatic girl appears, claiming memories of the future, and sets Aruto's fate on a dramatic new course. This poig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HARMONIC REFLECTIONS.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

98% User Score Based on 99 reviews

■About the GameAIR is the work from the visual novel studio, Key, known for titles such as CLANNAD, Little Busters, Summer Pockets and more. It received great acclaim and was even adapted into an anime series. Enjoy this moving tale centered around themes of familial love and the characters' sensitive emotions, now with the latest visual novel engine! · The story evolves depending on the cho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AIR.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Following the events of Part II, Itsuki and the gang's "Rave" business is close to getting off the ground. Itsuki looks to Meryl Hathaway, a young girl often seen accompanying Kotoko, as a counter to the violence of the Umon-kai as he searches for a way to destroy them once and for all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Border Part III.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

86% User Score Based on 72 reviews

"Secrets of the Heartbeat" is a real-life video interactive game. You, who were originally a nobody, suddenly reach the pinnacle of your life. While you have achieved great success in your career, your love has also reached its peak. Faced with four beauties with different styles, which one will you choose as your true love? Gentle and lovely secretary Mature and independent anchor Actresses with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of the Heartbeat.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

GAMEPLAY & FEATURES Medium-length visual novel with 25+ hours till credits 2020 Pink Moe Game Award winner with its own spin-off anime Eye-popping visual effects, CG artwork, and anime-style sprites Star-studded cast of professional Japanese voice talent If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Real Anime Situation! 2.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

71% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Emerald seas! Blue skies! Sandy beaches! An island adventure in the ocean sounds like a trip to paradise. However, the place is a nightmare with no one to provide any blood for Raylan to feed on after he turned into a vampire by accident, especially since he has another hungry vampire at his side. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampires' Melody 2.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

91% User Score Based on 252 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Uncover the secret – Unite the clans In a town ruled by opposing clans and overshadowed by superstition and legend, a child is born with the dreaded mark of a witch. She conceals her identity until the theft of a mysterious relic brings to light a series of staggering revelations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk.

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....

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

87% User Score Based on 111 reviews

A game about romancing monks?! All the romanceable characters are monks?! Sweet yet seductive! The untainted body and soul that only you can touch… PS: The game is set in an alternate history with an alternate religion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost in Secular Love.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

A visual novel of modern-day fantasy, bonds, and a mystery that brings misery to the children born with a strange power. ❅STORY❅The world is full of mysteries and secrets. In the shadows, beyond what ordinary people can see, demons, witches and other supernatural beings live and fight. But on a night 20 years ago, the balance of this world was offset. The happenings of that night are unknown to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reimei no Gakuen - Otome/Visual Novel.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

90% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

A fantasy otome game based on the myths and legends of Hokkaido, Japan. Meet and fight with unique Gods, overcome fierce trials together, and discover what happens when you pursue forbidden love with the divine.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yukar From The Abyss.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

In this fantasy visual novel, you will play as Miyuri, the heiress of the great Bakuto clan of adherents to ancient martial arts. She has inherited a very important ability from her deceased mother: a mysterious power that would help save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardian of the future.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

89% User Score Based on 211 reviews

Madeleine Valois is a prince's companion. Her job is to guide and advise him, to make him look good so that he can land a royal bride. It is her responsibility to keep him out of trouble - not to let him walk blindly into a political minefield, not to let him get arrested for a crime he didn't commit, and definitely not to let him fall in love with her. Unfortunately, events are not going accordi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Confines Of The Crown.

A relaxing Visual Novel in which you meet and talk with 5 different girls on a vacation in Miami. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradise Beach Girls.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 5,225 reviews

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

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 64 reviews

Melancholy Love is a Yuri Visual Novel between an elite and a misfit in an All-Girls' High School. How will sparks flare between the two? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Melancholy Love.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

88% User Score Based on 138 reviews

Evil forces have turned these five hunky beefcake time-displaced boys into animals! You've got to help cure them and maybe even fall in love! Mystery! Intrigue! Romance! No furries, despite the title! A dating sim by Wilson Taylor, Maia Gross and Travis Tohill. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Animal Lover.

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.

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.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

62% User Score Based on 120 reviews

What will you do if you can redo the last 7 days before you died? Try this unique supernatural mystery visual novel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cafe 0: The Drowned Mermaid.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

94% User Score Based on 202 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

Taking place years before the events of Tails Noir, Tails Noir Preludes is a narrative game following four characters through formative moments of change, circumstance, and consequences in life and told through a series of interactive vignettes. Your choices are what’s most important – what traits are you bringing with you in your story, and what is the impact you make on the characters around yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tails Noir Preludes.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

88% User Score Based on 832 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 6 reviews

Cinders is a mature take on a classic fairytale with a heavy emphasis on player choices and role playing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cinders.

&quot;This is the story of one high school photography club — one spring, and the blue days of youth.&quot;A classic coming-of-age romance visual novel set in a disbanded high school photography club. A remake of Sakurairo Prism (2022). The story begins here. STORYSpring. The photography club has been disbanded. Hikaru Sakaki, a second-year student at Kirigamine High School in Kanagawa and pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to さくらいろプリズム Beyond the Bloom.

This is a visual novel depicting the taboo relationship and crucial decisions between a &quot;Chimera&quot; girl—an artificial lifeform—and the young man who becomes her tutor. ■ StoryMeeting you was a calculated trap. Can I truly say, with my head held high, that I’m glad we met? I am still searching for the answer. Since the day we met, the gears of my life have spiraled out of control. I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UR CHIMERIC SAI.

Wuhan Liyu Game Studio's debut work! A short pure-love GALGAME Chinese long-distance relationship story &quot;Paper Kite&quot;! This trial version currently only fully supports Simplified Chinese (optimizations for other languages will be added later). [Your language now supports game text translation; UI translation is in progress (click &quot;Start Game&quot; to run dialogue content). If you enc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Kite: Threads of Longing.