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Games like SHAKESPEARE? More like THIRSTspeare, amirite?

Games like SHAKESPEARE? More like THIRSTspeare, amirite?

Games like SHAKESPEARE? More like THIRSTspeare, amirite?

Looking for games like SHAKESPEARE? More like THIRSTspeare, amirite?? Here are top casual simulation recommendations with a romance and comedy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with I Wani Hug that Gator!, Furry Shakespeare: To Date Or Not To Date Spooky Cat Girls 2?! or Furry Shakespeare: Oops! All Dragons!.

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  1. 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!.

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  2. In this visual novel comes three terrifying narrative experiences! Oh, so spooky! So scary! Whatever will you do (besides play this game)? Take control of up to nine characters in order to navigate through five Acts of narrative gameplay and (hopefully) save your theme park from economic destruction. Via choice menus and dialogue options, help each character of the story try to better their live… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furry Shakespeare: To Date Or Not To Date Spooky Cat Girls 2?!.

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  3. Train a group of misfits. Put on a holiday play. Be awesome. Or ruin capitalism forever. That's also awesome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furry Shakespeare: Oops! All Dragons!.

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  4. The final chapter in the Elsinore Academy Dating Sim Trilogy. Every Shakespeare character is now a dinosaur. What will the new year hold for you and the rest of the incoming freshmen? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dinosaur Shakespeare: To Date or Not To Date?.

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  5. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    55% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Island of Hearts is a live-action interactive romance set on a breathtaking tropical island—where every choice matters, and sunscreen is optional. Step into a first-person love story filled with heartfelt moments, awkward encounters, and just the right amount of chaos. Will you fall for the fiery rebel, the shy artist, the confident leader—or someone who completely derails your emotional stab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Island of Hearts.

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  6. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    95% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    In Plenty of Fish in the Sea, you dive into the serene, shimmering waters of a peaceful river, where the salmon are not just fish but charming, chatty companions with unique personalities, dreams, and dating preferences. As a friendly aquatic matchmaker (and potential love interest), you’ll engage in heartwarming conversations with a diverse cast of salmon, from poetic deep-thinkers to adventurous… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plenty of Fish in the Sea.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    74% User Score Based on 282 reviews

    Romance, seduce, and even marry your own drawings! Forget about finding true love; In Doodle Date, you create it! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doodle Date.

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  8. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    It's Senior Year at Elsinore Academy. What's better than Senior Year? Well, Shakespeare characters that are the seniors, of course. What's even better than that? If they are Furries. It's Furry Shakespeare. You are welcome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furry Shakespeare: To Date Or Not To Date Cat Girls?.

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  9. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    97% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Disaster! When the Turner family’s inn burns down, they must recount the events that took place leading up to its fiery end! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to That's Not How it Happened.

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  10. The island of Roanoake is a small, quaint farming community that has recently been swept up in the king's war effort. Crops and weaponry are needed to provide the troops with food and a way to fight the enemy. Many on the island feel that this is an impairment on their way of life, and many feel that it is not. Can you navigate this sea of discomfort in order to make the island of Roanoake prosper… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furries & Scalies & Scarecrows OH MY!.

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  11. You've been having a horrible time at the comics convention. But now, twelve medical student Cephalopods who may or may not be time-travelers have just joined the fun! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythos Ever After: A Cthulhu Dating Sim RX.

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  12. Date productivity applications in a retro, hand-drawn dating simulator set in a fictional operating system that definitely doesn't have a horrible secret. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PSweet.

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  13. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    In Harold's Harem, The Neckoning, you play as the newest recruit to an "Erotic Infiltration Unit" who has been tasked with extracting valuable information from the Night Supervisor of the local VHS rental store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harolds Harem: The Neckoning.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    "Charming Hearts" is a real-life interactive dating game. Players will experience panoramic love affairs with a variety of charming and diverse women from both sweet and salty, innocent to sensual perspectives. Will it be love at first sight or the gradual development of affection over time? Will you feel tender affection for the adorable "her" or lean in close to the domina… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Charming Hearts.

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  15. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
    100% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    I Will Never Fall For My Tsundere Classmate, So I Will Just Date A Background Character Instead! is a free short parody visual novel. StoryYou are a college student who is close to his female tsundere classmate. She is clearly the main heroine of this story, but will she actually end up being your romantic interest? Characters Rikina is your tsundere friend and classmate. She can be a litt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Will Never Fall For My Tsundere Classmate, So I Will Just Date A Background Character Instead!.

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  16. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Amazing! You have just started a new position as the first female human professional trainer at the prestigious Squirrel Fitness Club, a club for dedicated squirrels. Motivate and coach squirrel members until you stumble upon love with fun obstacles along the way. Finding your nutritious life partner won't be a crawl in the park but where there is hope, there is love! Enjoy this adventurous … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Nutritious Boyfriend.

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  17. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    97% User Score Based on 397 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

    A visual novel where you play as a beleaguered henchman working for a bumbling supervillain, and a slice of superhero satire packed with colorful characters and meaningful choices. Even henchmen have bills to pay, and sometimes, even henchmen can make choices that change everything. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Henchman Story.

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  18. A not-so-generic otome game with BL possibilities.Play as the male childhood friend, as he either tries to romance the female heroine, or make the other two male love interests fall for him instead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I'm a love interest in my childhood friend's reverse harem!!!.

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  19. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    93% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    Tender is a narrative game that explores connection and rejection in the era of swipe culture. It's a story told by and through the modern interface for finding love. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tender: Creature Comforts.

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  20. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Welcome to Dream & Sugar, a wholesome visual novel exploring relationships, love, and the transition to adulthood. You are a recent art college graduate who dreams of becoming an independent artist with their very own art gallery installation. Reconnect with your college bestie Riley, hit it off with dashing musician Hugo, and befriend thoughtful author Bennett. You decide which relationships … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream & Sugar.

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  21. Cante: The land of Hearts is a romance visual novel dating sim that allows you to customize yourself and your love interest. Customize yourself and your lover, and go on an adventure together in Cante, the land of hearts, a world full of magic that connects to many worlds. You are not limited to one role, you can take the path of a ruler, traveler, dragon hunter, and much more! PAIRI… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cante: the land of hearts.

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  22. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    What's the best way to go around as a vampire in this day and age? Finding suitable humans used to be a pain but online dating has made the process much easier than it used to! In Love at first Bite you have to search and match with some lovely humans while avoiding your fellow vampires, but be careful since you only have a fixed amount of matches per day and your thirst only grows the longer you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love at first Bite.

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  23. Prepare Tired? Lonely? Desperate? Welcome to A Risen Heart, a world of romance, drag queens, and queers! Prepare to flirt with hot guys and a hotter girl to discover the many intricacies of dating. Play as YOU, a brunet boy with a heart of gold!A Risen Heart Includes: A Risen Heart is a dating simulator that allows players to court four characters from the Webtoon comic, "A Risen Heart&qu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Risen Heart.

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  24. Manage a Halloween store. Don't kill your co-workers. Don't sell out to corporate. Don't lose your sanity. November is just around the corner. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furries & Scalies: Super Scary Halloween Spooky Times.

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  25. Something odd is happening to the senior class at Elsinore Academy, and it is up to you to break the curse! Navigate college life and try to solve the mystery of why everyone is spooky at the same time! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furry Shakespeare: To Date Or Not To Date Spooky Cat Girls?.

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  26. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    50% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    “Detective Rosie Morgan: Murder on the River Thames” is a Detective Mystery Visual Novel and Yuri Dating Sim set in London. You play as DI (Detective Inspector) Rosie Morgan, one of the best and brightest detectives in London's Metropolitan Police. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Rosie Morgan: Murder on the River Thames.

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  27. Just your average cosmic horror dating sim. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythos Ever After: A Cthulhu Dating Sim.

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  28. Ever wondered where dragons come from? How about talking animals? Enter a world on the brink of massive change. A world full of weird and exotic dragons and animals, all trying to figure out where they fit. Take a journey to try to find answers to those questions, as well as make strange and new friends along the way! Engage in the day-to-day life in this brave new world, all the while making co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furries & Scalies & Bears OH MY! 2: Return to Kale Bay.

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  29. A short part of the long story, dedicated to the adventures of pets and their owners, living in a cruel dystopian society where intelligent animals with anime eyes have replaced humanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Web Kittens: Act I.

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  30. When a game is rated M for MANLY! Cliché… A phrase that is overused… It betrays a lack of original thought… Has the time come for a change? A critical change! Raise Muki, a muscular girl with the heart of a maiden in any way you want! Guide her so she can be with her beloved prince! Will things go horribly wrong, or horribly right? It is all up to you! FEATURES Comedy, Fantasy & Ad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cliché - Critical Change.

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  31. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Tequila Sunrise is a romantic comedy dating sim where you play as Robert Finch, ex-football player and current club promoter for "Tequila Sunrise" the newest, and hopefully soon-to-be trendiest, nightclub in Manchester. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tequila Sunrise.

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  32. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Manage your own cafe and become a donut therapist in this cozy dating/cooking sim. Cook mood-changing donuts, decorate your shop, and help customers navigate life, love, and heartbreak—one bite at a time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to High Times.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    99% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    Join the Crafting Club, where the glue is strong and the feelings stronger! Craft chaos, flirt fearlessly, and make some very bad romantic decisions! Find your project partner in this elimination-based Dating Sim! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Craft.

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  34. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    98% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    "Love at the Milky Way Diner" is in early access! The story has been sprit into three chapters, with chapter 1 out now!  Chapter 1 includes.... Over 80k words of dialogue, not including our first demo day. Over 130 discoverable recipes to cook for your customers 17 character CGS ( 8 from the demo + 9 new) -Story- 200 years after first contact, humanity is still trying to fin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love at The Milky Way Diner.

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  35. 26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    40% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    PLEASE NOTE THE CURRENT ISSUES BELOW! We're encountering some unexpected bugs and missing content, thank you for your patience! We'll be sending periodic patches over the next few months. The Office Type is an office-themed comedy dating simulator with a wide variety of characters to learn about and narratives to explore. Take each character on dates around the city, learn their interests, answ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Office Type.

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  36. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 311 reviews

    One day you're in your apartment, wallowing in self-pity, and the next thing you know you're being summoned to a land full of witches trying to kill you, with your doppelganger's unconscious body lying on the wooden floor. Can you find your way back home? Follow along Palmier as she/he has an identity crisis while exploring a whole new world filled with killer witches, magic, and four lonely tw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bewitching Sinners.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Xargazorg Intergalactic proudly presents Kiss/OFF, the hottest new dating show in the galaxy! Six Contestants have been Involuntarily Volunteered™ to pair off and SQUARE off in a supercharged dating royale. Whichever couple has the most passionate, *magical* kiss at the end of the three days wins the Ultimate Prize: They get to go back home to their families! The losing team gets the Ultimate Seco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kiss/OFF.

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  38. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, monetization
    84% User Score Based on 219 reviews

    A dating sim where you avoid cute babes instead of dating them?! You are Aya - a new transfer student that wants nothing more than to start fresh in your final year of high school. New school, new people, making friends will DEFINITELY work this time! But it seems like some of your new classmates want more than simple friendship... Survive highschool You don't want to graduate highschool without … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Just Want to be Single!! Season One.

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  39. 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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    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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  41. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 852 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 9 reviews

    Five Dates is an exploration of the unpredictable modern online dating experience. A live action romantic comedy with 5 potential matches and over 7 hours of filmed footage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Five Dates.

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  42. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 926 reviews

    Reflexia's story starts out as a parody of its genre and ends as a psychological drama. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reflexia Prototype ver..

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  43. 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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  45. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 122 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 6 reviews

    Kaichu is a dating sim about kaiju! You play the role of Gigachu, a gigantic romantic looking for love. Meet 6 other eligible kaiju and visit 24 famous landmarks where Gigachu will answer challenging compatibility questions to decide the fate of your relationship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaichu: The Kaiju Dating Sim.

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  46. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    92% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    "Curtain Call" is a visual novel about (literally) breaking through social masks by forming meaningful connections with incredibly deep personalities. Whether you’re looking to make new friends or something more, there’s a whole cast of characters just dying to meet you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curtain Call.

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  47. 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.

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  48. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    99% User Score Based on 200 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 4 reviews

    Travel the kingdom as Jester with his best friend Sok to improvise theatre shows and perform on stages far and wide. Sing your hearts out, crack jokes and impress audiences to become the stars of the famous Royal Theatrical Spectacle! They embark on a grand adventure across a fantasy kingdom, meeting tons of wacky characters, performing improvised shows and singing their hearts out. Along the way… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Upon a Jester.

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  49. Puppy Love is a visual novel/dating sim starring the iconic Nanako Niku - from Stellar Verse Productions' first generation, Infinium.                                A stinky NEET crosses your path...On one of your many visits to a PC café near home, you meet Nanako Niku - former Counter-Spike pro, current homeless woman. Despite her abrasive personality, she undoubtedly still has the skill of her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puppy Love.

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  50. Do you like Romance? Comedy? Adven- SQUIRRELS! You’re a squirrel at a vacation park, here to chill out and meet some other squirrels. You start out at the Great Squirrel Log where you can grab a bite to eat, sip on a Squirltale, and maybe meet some locals. There's 5 fuzzy tailed-bachelors just waiting for you to get to know them. After getting to know a bit about the bachelors you can choose … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuts For You.

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