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Games like The Ethereal Dream

Games like The Ethereal Dream

Looking for games like The Ethereal Dream? Here are top simulation recommendations with a mystery, anime, medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Ballads at Midnight, Your Story or Memoirs of an Angel (2010).

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  1. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 337 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 1 reviews

    When a sarcastic bard is arrested and exiled to an abandoned castle, she expected to be at the mercy of a hungry, blood-thirsty vampire. She soon discovers that the vampire, Lucius, is not starving: he is gravely bored. She may just survive on borrowed time, one ballad each midnight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ballads at Midnight.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    68% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Your Story is a visual novel based in a fantasy world where you're a guide for a half-elf named Lia. She has no friends and can't find her place in this world. Together you will encounter meaningful choices, romances, mystery, and more. Will her story become Your Story? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Your Story.

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  3. Upon the death of the mighty Emperor Osirus, the nation of Tyraca is thrown into chaos. Its former princess, an angel named Zuleika, is now faced with a choice: will she bend to the authority of the new emperor, Osrirus' younger brother, Nefferon; or will she give up her title and leave her old life behind? When a mysterious elven assassin shows up to take her life, she is forced to make a deci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memoirs of an Angel (2010).

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  4. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Return to Two Elk Island anew Dorman, a closeted trans woman, has just finished recovering from a sailing incident that left her bedridden when her grandmother encourages her to start a new career. All the while, she struggles with the expectations her parents left behind - of her as a sailor and as a man. As she begins to settle back into her life, she finds that Two Elk Island isn’t as tranqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breathless Winds - LGBT Visual Novel.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    The first rule of Ancient Greece is to not tick off any of the gods or goddesses, though that's already been broken. Heralded for her supernatural beauty, the attention Psyche garners worldwide causes Aphrodite to become jealous and curse her to a terrible fate: a marriage to the most monstrous being alive. Much to Psyche's surprise, her husband seems human, even gentle. What once seemed an incon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart & Soul.

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  6. In this romance visual novel, step into the shoes of the necromancer, Raenelle, whose wish for a break from work was granted in the most unexpected way possible — the sudden disappearance of the spirits of the deceased. Meet a colorful cast of characters, fail to summon the spirits of the dead, unravel mysteries, and maybe — just maybe — fall in love. ​Raenelle Talisko, a necromancer stuck in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reanimation Scheme.

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  7. Answer the call... About the GameYou were a hero once, but could you be again? A choice-driven fantasy adventure visual novel about the price of burnout. Build a hero who can overcome the weight of their legacy. StoryFamed for battling a wrathful dragon and defending the common folk in their youth, our hero suffers an injury facing their long-time nemesis. Forced recovery unexpectedly giv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Ashes.

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  8. This game is a romance visual novel set in China's Warring States period, featuring a female protagonist's perspective. You can unlock different storylines, explore the Warring States period of ancient China, and experience multiple endings and narratives through dialogues and interactions with characters, map exploration, tool collection, and text-based choices. The heroine travels back to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 幻想 · 遇见秦始皇 Fantasy Encountering Emperor Qin Shi Huang.

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  9. Young Serafina has spent her entire life alone in the jungle with only her guardian, a mysterious man named Arken, as company. When Arken is captured by a group of soldiers and carried away, Serafina must venture outside the forest to save him. On her journey to the heart of the kingdom, Serafina discovers a whole new world beyond the shadows of the jungle. From the depths of the jungle to the bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serafina's Saga: Awakened.

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  10. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Warning: This game contains white screens and screens shakes that may make it unsuitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitive conditions. Player discretion is advised. Eva has a world inside her head: the land of Astraela, where Darkness and Corrupted beasts threaten eternal doom. Vivid dreams have given her four books as an up-and-coming author, but when undead f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keepers of Astraela.

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  11. 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.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 684 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Let's spend the next three real-time days together uncovering the mystery of what went horribly wrong on a derelict generation ship, with the help of a spunky/more-than-slightly-traumatized AI sidekick! A sequel to Analogue: A Hate Story that tells a whole new hate story of its own. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hate Plus.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    A 20% chance is all you have to survive the surgery. Will love give you the strength to continue this life or will you be singing with the angels? The choice is yours in Glass Heart. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glass Heart.

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  14. 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.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    58% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Play as male or female in this horror dating sim. A curse was cast upon you, can love be a cure for what ails you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Bites.

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  16. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    97% User Score Based on 166 reviews

    Join a ragtag band of misfits as they piece together how Ader, a one-eyed farmboy with seemingly impossible dreams, becomes the most celebrated knight the kingdom of Acazhor has ever known. This gorgeous, animated visual novel unravels in unexpected ways with a perfect blend of mystery, comedy and romance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hayseed Knight.

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  17. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    52% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    She has a quiet life, without any real problems. But one day, her uncle Otto, a famous english merchant, decides that it is time for a change, and forces her to follow him on a journey to the New World. During the voyage, she'll meet old and new friends and discover lots of secrets, and ultimately find what really wants for herself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heileen 1: Sail Away.

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  18. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Aureve is an android, content with a life of weaving silk tapestries alongside her master—but when he dies, his family sells her off due to her being a rogue: a self-aware android. Thrown into a new home of refuge for rogues, the newly freed Aureve must find her place amongst them and answer the question once and for all: how does one weave a new identity when the strings to the old have been cut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Belle Automata: Chronicle I.

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  19. 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.

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    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.

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  21. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    The Kingdom of Novus has been thrown into disarray, and It's up to you to decide if you’ll help to bring peace, or if you’ll stoke the fires of chaos. Enter a high fantasy world steeped in political intrigue; where magic touches the land and blood turns the wheels unseen. Dishonor & betrayal. Hope & despair. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Errant Kingdom.

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  22. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    63% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    A feudal fantasy Visual Novel - follow the story of Chi An as she struggles between the responsibility towards her family, society, and freedom to pursue her own happiness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Essence: Color My World.

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  23. Craving more of the story? The official animated adaptation of this game is available exclusively on Crunchyroll. Just search for X&Y to continue the mystery! This work is a first-person perspective pure love visual novel (galgame), featuring full dynamic character sprites, full voice acting, a complete collection system, and 20 hours of gameplay. It includes 5 dateable female characters,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aiyoe's Secret Room.

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  24. Mirage Noir is a detective romance visual novel where every lead could bring you closer to love—or straight into a killer’s hands. When Yunie graduated from college, she believed she had her whole life ahead of her. Returning to her hometown with a shiny new dream job, it seemed like nothing could stand in her way. However, two years later, not much has changed. She hasn't made any new friends, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirage Noir.

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  25. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    90% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    You play as Miyuki, a woman in her late 20s whose new marriage is shattered by the sudden, mysterious death of her husband. As you search for the truth, you’ll navigate love, loss, and the shadows of a dangerous cult—making choices that could heal or break you. Along the way, you’ll meet 4 unique male leads, each connected to Miyuki in a deeply personal way. Some may protect you, some may deceive … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lover's Enigma.

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  26. 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.

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  27. A vampiric Victorian otome about love and lost time...Determined to make her own destiny as she turns 18, the young head of her family Lucie plunges headfirst in the conniving world of business dealings. Before she's able to seal the deal on a revolutionary treatment to vampirism, her business partner suddenly dies. Lucie finds herself embroiled in the middle of the mysterious death of her former … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea: Amaranthine Moon.

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  28. — BACKGROUND STORY — In the future city, for unknown reasons, a supernatural energy entity named 'Yan Luo', with only the consciousness of killing, emerged. The "Yan Luo" rapidly split and contaminated all living things, including artificial machinery. After going through a hellish period of chaos and a confrontation that cost half of the world's population, humanity finally mastere… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Dream.

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  29. Imperial Grace is a unique mix of romance, medieval intrigue, and strategy. Play as the new Empress of Calidya through a visual novel rife with ambition and deceit. Make choices that will change your fate and that of your nation, rule wisely to make your Empire prosper, and find love along the way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperial Grace.

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  30. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    "Spellbound Hearts" is a visual novel game that follows the story of Lycos, a vampire trapped in a desolate castle by a powerful spell. Alone and haunted by memories, Lycos encounters Zephyros, a young wizard who enters his domain seeking a drop of his blood to save his village from a plague. As their paths intertwine, Lycos and Zephyros embark on a journey of trust, redemption, and love… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spellbound Hearts.

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

    All she wanted was to get a bail bond for her troublesome boyfriend. That's when she met Idris, a very special kind of bondsman. With a flick of a knife, he asked Evalise one confusing question- what if we could make him forget you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to That Which Binds Us.

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  32. "Pulse of Love" is a captivating visual novel set in the vibrant world of the Korean K-pop scene drama. Experience the exhilarating journey of love, passion, and self-discovery as you navigate the highs and lows of fame. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pulse of Love.

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  33. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Glass Heart: Retold is a fresh take on the original game, Glass Heart. Fall in love all over again in this revised version featuring: additional characters and illustrations, updated and longer routes, updated UI, and more! What would you do if your story were coming to an end? Would you choose to live, or would you close your eyes and escape into a beautiful dream? Meira, the Glass-Hearted … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glass Heart: Retold.

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  34. Somnium Eleven is a free to play choice-driven, magitech isekai otome visual novel featuring in-game social media and an intricate romancing system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Somnium Eleven.

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  35. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Join the ranks of the esteemed Royal Rangers, devoted protectors of the kingdom of Allton. As tensions rise with the neighboring elven realm of Kedarn, your role has become more vital than ever before. Brace yourself for a thrilling turn of events as your company captures an intriguing elven prisoner like no other. This enigmatic individual will challenge your perceptions and force you to make cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ardency: Heart of the Rebellion.

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  36. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    96% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Drops of Death is a murder mystery visual novel where the killer is randomly chosen at the start of the game. Featuring four dateable characters, this romantic story has a deadly twist: you may unknowingly fall in love with the killer. Not all love is innocent, and it’s up to you to decide if you can look past their actions or bring them to justice. Drops of Death is a killer dating sim not … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drops of Death.

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  37. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Feature ListEARLY ACCESSThe Early Access version is in active development and may change. Story spanning June 7th to August 22nd, around 14 hours of gameplay. Over 200,000 words and 200+ choices. Accessibility options including dyslexia-friendly font, serif font, adjustable text box opacity and color, and adjustable text color. Interactive story with player choice for conversations, relati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEVIL'S LIMINAL.

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  38. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Cyberpunk Ragnarök in visual novel form! Gods of the Twilight is a multi-season episodic visual novel that puts you in the shoes of two reincarnated gods facing a pending apocalypse. Decide how to handle the supernatural and human organizations that each have their own plans for you, while ancient truths about you and your companions start to resurface. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gods of the Twilight.

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  39. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    EARLY ACCESS: Made Marion has been released in Early Access! Currently Robin Hood and Will, the Scarlet Blade's routes are available. John's route will be released in November 2025 and the final three routes will be released as they are completed. What do you do when your best isn't good enough? Lady Marion of Glastonbury is going to have to figure that out, and fast. Removed from her pos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Made Marion.

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  40. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Demonheart: The Cursed Trial is an otome visual novel set in a dark fantasy world of demons and magic. Step into the boots of one with a demonic heart and join the twisted game of romance and betrayal. Female protagonist Hundreds of conversation choices - you pick nearly every line the main character says Two human male love interests (Ran and Kaisar), some flirting with a female hum… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demonheart: The Cursed Trial.

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  41. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 722 reviews

    During Chongzhen’s Reign (A.D. 1628-1644), land annexation reached unmitigated extremes, the country faced domestic issues and foreign invasions, coinciding with the catastrophic Little Ice Age. After many years of horrid disasters in succession one after another, the Ming court continued to impose inhumane policies resulting in widespread starvation and leading to the rise of multiple rebellions … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty.

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  42. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 2,498 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 6 reviews

    This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers' rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links the clients together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Bed We Made.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Play as Rachel or Jesse in this horror dating sim featuring 2 male and 3 female love interests. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Notes.

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  44. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Upcoming Game About the Game "Is there a true path to happiness?" Abruptly finding herself at the bottom of a snake pit, an impoverished girl named Linh is bound and helpless for a crime she did not commit. Left to the mercy of the village snake god, a mysterious entity appears before her, offering to save her in exchange for her soul. Finding herself in a new reality, she is to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mizuchi 白蛇心傳.

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  45. 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.

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  46. 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.

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  47. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 134 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 6 reviews

    "Ghostpia" is a visual novel with cute visuals that look like a picture book, adorned with glitches and noise, and characterized by nostalgic expressions! This game is a more expressive and interactive reimagining of the visual novel "Ghostpia" that has been released on the App Store and web platforms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ghostpia Season One.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    Burn Me Twice is a narrative adventure that combines investigation segments to explore the town of Düstenburg with trials that test your knowledge about the case. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burn Me Twice.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    91% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    A visual novel where the routes are not routes, the endings are not endings, and your choices are not real choices.STORY:Your friend recommends you to play a dating sim that she's been obsessed with lately. After playing it, you reflect on your life and realize that you wish you could live your life as the main heroine of a dating sim. The next day when you tell your friend at school about the gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Otome Legends.

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  50. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    95% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Solve picross, date puzzle superheroes, and save the day! Dating sim meets picross puzzle game in this romantic comedy adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Puzzle Makeout League.

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