Games like Little Busters!

In "Little Busters!", Riki Naoe, once lonely, finds joy with friends who call themselves the Little Busters. Together, they attend school and participate in youthful shenanigans. The 2007 visual novel release later got an Ecstasy edition, adding new heroines and expanding the story. The game encourages players to experience a heartwarming journey filled with camaraderie and personal growth.

In Kawakami City, where samurai lineage shapes society, follow Yamato and his six friends at the prestigious Kawakami Academy. Despite their differences, they've created a close-knit group and navigate adolescence together, resolving conflicts with martial arts. This visual novel explores their intertwined stories with humor and drama.

"Clover Day's Plus" is a visual novel that follows the story of Yuuto, a young man raised by a trading merchant in Japan after being abandoned by his parents. The game explores the bonds formed between Yuuto and his adoptive sisters, as well as his childhood friends, over the course of ten years. With the town's landscape changed and the characters grown, the group is reminded of a promise they made as children, adding a sense of nostalgia and longing to the story. The game features a blend of romance, drama, and comedy.

"Saku Saku: Love Blooms with the Cherry Blossoms" is a visual novel following the protagonist, Yuu, as they navigate their final year of high school in Japan. The story centers around making choices that will determine Yuu's friendships, romantic relationships, and future plans, all while beautiful cherry blossoms bloom in the background. With multiple endings and a vibrant cast of characters, the game offers a heartwarming and engaging experience.

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…

ToHeart is a wholesome, single-player simulation visual novel featuring a heartful love comedy with multiple endings. Follow an ordinary young man whose everyday life is brightened by friends like Akari, Masashi, and Shiho, as spring brings warmth and gentle moments. With updated HD art, 3D scenes, and both classic and new voiceovers, it offers a good plot filled with heartfelt, lighthearted storytelling.

"Ef: The First Tale" is a visual novel that tells the story of Hiro Hirono, an aspiring manga artist, and Miyako Miyamuira, a free-spirited young woman he meets on Christmas Eve. The game features over 1000 CGs, full voice acting, and a soundtrack by TENMON. It is the first part of two tales that follow different characters and their interconnected lives.

"Muv-Luv is a single-player Romance Visual Novel game, featuring an intriguing story that starts as a lighthearted comedy before transforming into an action-packed, emotional thriller in an alternate reality. Its splendid soundtrack and memorable characters create a captivating experience, tackling dark themes with a crushing emotional payoff in its final chapter, making it one of the most highly-revered visual novels."

In "The Ditzy Demons Are in Love With Me," you play as a high school student who becomes the teacher of a special class for problematic students. These students are actually mythical creatures and demons who have a crush on you, leading to various romantic and comedic situations. The game is a visual novel with multiple routes and endings, allowing you to pursue relationships with different characters.

In "If My Heart Had Wings," players follow Aoi Kyouno, a former high-jumper who returns to his childhood town after an injury. There, he reunites with old friends and discovers the " abandoned school atop the hill." Together, they work to restore the school's flight club and pilot a glider they name "Icarus." The visual novel explores themes of love, friendship, and pursuing dreams.