Games like The Herbalist

Mutazione is a narrative-driven adventure game following 15-year-old Kai's journey to a mutated community. She cares for her ailing grandfather and uncovers the town's secrets, rich personal dramas, and supernatural events after a meteor strike caused genetic mutations. Throughout the game, Kai explores, gardens, attends social events, and embarks on a spiritual quest to save the town from a dark force.

"Creatures Such as We" spinitshell 2017 on Steam is a text-based narrative game where you play as a space tourism employee on the moon. Through conversation and exploration, you'll uncover the complex emotions and motivations of both the human and AI characters, while making decisions that determine the fate of the colony. Experience a thought-provoking and romantic journey that delves into themes of humanity, love, and mortality.

"Heart of the Woods" is a fantasy yuri visual novel about Maddie, who goes on a paranormal investigation with her friend Tara. In the mysterious village of Eysenfeld, they encounter Morgan who offers them proof of the supernatural, leading them to discover the ghost of a young woman named Abigail, victim of a centuries-old injustice. The game explores themes of love, life, and death.

"Perfect Gold - Yuri Visual Novel" is a short, coming-of-age story about two former friends, Audrey and Marion, who escape detention to celebrate the Sunflower Festival in the magical city of Castlecoast. This WLW visual novel offers a heartwarming, slice-of-life narrative with 2 playable characters and is fully voiced. At around 30,000 words and 2-4 hours of gameplay, it's a sweet and relaxing experience for character-driven visual novel enthusiasts.

"The Fairy's Song" is a visual novel especialized in romantic otome stories. You play as a teenager who moves to a new town and discovers a magical world of fairies. The game features beautiful illustrations, multiple endings, and several love interests. Your choices and interactions with the fairies will determine the outcome of the story.

"Please Be Happy" is a visual novel game that follows the story of Aoi, a shut-in NEET who accidentally summons a mythical creature named Elan. Together, they navigate Aoi's messy life while also uncovering Elan's mysterious past. The game features a heartwarming story with choices that affect the relationship between Aoi and Elan, leading to multiple endings.

A coffee-brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulation.

"A Story Beside" is a narrative-driven fantasy adventure game where you play as Lyric, an innkeeper in a quiet mountain village, reflecting on a lifetime of memories, friendships, and choices. Your decisions shape Lyric's story, influencing her relationships, appearance, and the village's fate, offering a unique and emotional experience inspired by games like Life is Strange and To the Moon.

"What Comes After" is a short narrative game that explores themes of love, regrets, and self-acceptance. As you ride a train filled with souls heading to the afterlife, you'll have conversations with a variety of passengers and help the main character, Vivi, find herself. With its heartwarming story, light-hearted tone, and colorful art style, this game is a touching tribute to learning to love oneself.

"Newfound Courage" is a narrative-driven visual novel game where you play as a barista in a cozy café, navigating through relationships and personal growth. The game features relatable characters, slice-of-life storylines, and choices that impact the protagonist's journey. As the seasons change, so does the café, offering new experiences and chances to form deep connections.