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94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability

94% User Score Based on 229 reviews

Margo is a short (30-60 min), point-and-click style slice-of-life adventure/art game. It follows the character of Margo, who has just awoken from an accidental nap. The player must complete various tasks to guide Margo through her evening, while putting up with her habit of overthinking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Margo.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

A young adult SF visual novel combining school life with science fiction. The main characters live normal, peaceful lives, savoring their youth. But one day, an illness starts spreading through their school, and with it, a secret that could change the world… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akizora Memories - Horizon of Fate -.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

94% User Score Based on 448 reviews

3 centuries have passed after sleeping for one night!? On a rainy night filled with thunderstorms, a young chef Raylan encountered a mysterious girl who resembled Sleeping Beauty in a huge tree hole, but everything suddenly went black before he could find out what happened... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampires' Melody.

What if one day you gained the ability to control the elements? Enter a parallel world where magic is a reality. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aether Field.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Born with a birth defect that he hates, Kakeru struggles with severe anxiety and depression. Guide his timid decisions as he takes a brave step into a new world - joining his school's music club, making unexpected and inspiring new connections, and daring to dream again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venus: Improbable Dream.

Serenade of the Soul is a story-driven visual novel that stays true to the heart of traditional classic romance. Calm piano melodies and cozy, charming artwork weave together to create an experience akin to a peaceful night breeze. This story is for those who believe in the silent power of a sincere narrative over flashy spectacle. We invite you to step out of your restless daily life and borrow a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serenade of the Soul.

ABOUTA Session with Dr. Liebnitz is a single-player exploration game taking place in the mind of the playable character. EXPLORE // CURE the MindYou play as The Character. You will be wandering through the Character's mind, trying to cure it from fear, depression, anger and many more deep, troubling conditions. This is only possible due to the extravagant techniques of one Dr. Liebnitz, w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Session with Dr. Liebnitz.

People end up forgetting about the dead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Melt Away.

The Twisting Trail of Clues is a captivating and thrilling modern-day murder mystery that will keep readers hooked from start to finish. Set in a bustling city, the story follows detective Emma as she tries to solve a seemingly impossible case - the murder of a prominent businessman by a mysterious secret society. As Emma delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a tangled web of deceit and d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Twisting Trail of Clues.

Potions & Emotions is an indie visual novel created by a small team of student developers. Accompany Thalia--an aspiring alchemist and wannabe super villain--who is hell-bent on taking over the entire planet. She travels to a magical forest in order to collect raw materials for her alchemy projects, and stumbles upon a sleepy town hidden within. After seeing this and recognizing the potency of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potions & Emotions.

One day, Ethan accidentally got involved in starting a school newspaper. Together with Layla, Claire, and Scarlett, they start a new adventure. Your choices will determine if they’ll make it a success and how their relationships will look like. A Visual Novel with optional romance and drama. What makes this story: A few different endings that depend on your decisions! Several choices that in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Makes Us Special.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

97% User Score Based on 125 reviews

■ABOUT THE GAME 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 of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kanon.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

92% User Score Based on 886 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

Lucid9 is a visual novel focused on a web of intricate mysteries set in the fictional 2018 metropolis of Isamu. Lucid9: Inciting Incident is the first part of the story, focused on a string of disappearances that occur at a prestigious, uppity boarding academy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucid9: Inciting Incident.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

92% User Score Based on 95 reviews

"지금 당신 눈앞에 보이는 저는, 유령이니까요." 여름방학을 며칠 앞둔 어느 날 갑작스레 내 앞에 나타난 한 소녀. 자신을 유령이라 밝힌 소녀는 난데없이 내게 자신을 없애 달라는 부탁을 건넨다. 자신의 눈에 보인다는 죽음의 색을 통해 나는 유령 소녀의 과거를 추적하기 시작하지만, 어째 소녀는 점점 죽음에 가까워지기보다는 나의 일상에 녹아들기 시작하는데...개요여름의 끝에 피는 꽃은 '시네마틱 비주얼 노벨'을 표방하는 게임입니다. '시네마틱'이라는 말에 알맞게 여타 비주얼 노벨보다 훨씬 강화된 연출을 기반으로 하여 감동적인 스토리, 유려한 일러스트로 구성하였습니다. 스토리와 일러스트 등 기본기를 탄탄히 다져 비주얼 노벨 본연의 재미를 충분히 느낄 수 있도록 하였을 뿐만 아니라, 퀄리티를… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flowers Blooming at the End of Summer.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Autumn continues to where as well, girls are still waiting till the osmanthus blooming. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shan Gui II: Sweet Osmanthus II.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Play as Patch, an adapting virus in a world he shouldn't belong in. Face off against the Warden, who guards the gate, in an inevitable fight against fate. Featuring an atmospheric top down overworld, and a single boss battle that pays tribute to the MMBN grid battle system.  Can you reach the end? Or rather, how many times will you repeat the inevitable? ───────── This game contains o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Patch.

My Little Sister Is an Angel is a heartwarming visual novel developed by ALcot Honey Comb, a subsidiary of the renowned Japanese bishoujo game developer ALcot. As you may expect, the story revolves around angels and romance. The scenario is written by acclaimed scriptwriter Seo Jun, known for works such as Clover Day's, Shunki Gentei Poco a Poco!, and Senren*Banka. The original artwork is handled… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Little Sister Is an Angel.

《闪亮☆女友》国际中文版将于2025年2月14日推出。游戏拥有动态立绘演出效果，内置简繁双版本，预定支持Steam成就与集换卡牌，并支持大量额外内容。 《闪亮☆女友》是由日本美少女游戏知名品牌AZARASHI SOFTWARE（海豹社）与Lump of Sugar（方糖社）联袂制作的作品，同时也是海豹社品牌成立10周年的纪念作。本作由人气画师萌木原文武担当原画与角色设计；由保樱企划并编剧；并由知名歌姬梦乃由纪献唱主题曲。 故事与角色介绍 游戏玩法《闪亮☆女友》是一部浪漫题材的视觉小说，玩家在其中扮演叶隐让。它的大部分游戏玩法都花在阅读屏幕上出现的文本上，这些文本代表了故事的叙述和对话。文本伴随着角色立绘，这些立绘代表了让正在与谁交谈。同时画面上会显示作为故事发生地点的背景图像。在游戏中，玩家会在故事的某些情景下遇到特别剧情CG，这些CG显示的时候画面将不再显示背景与立绘。 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kira☆Kano.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

98% User Score Based on 7,656 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 15 reviews

In a world still recovering from catastrophe, Mark Borja and his friends navigate the joys and woes of another year of high school. Wake up in a typical teenage bedroom, practice piano, race to meet homework deadlines, and build (and burn) relationships, as you reminisce about the daily insecurities of high school life. That is, until a fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Until Then.

Info: Duration: about 3h Languages: English, Polish Type: visual novel Bloody Good Friends is a touching visual novel about Mirian, who's only desire is to spend time with her friends during class. What's the worst that could happen? Shi, Yakedo i Yami – Mirian's best friends. Learn about their characters, interests, future plans and dreams. Spend time with them during lessons and meal breaks.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloody Good Friends.

Overview "Yearning" is a love simulation, visual novel type of game, telling the story of the protagonist Tan Kai's ordinary and extraordinary life in the modern Chinese university campus. In the game, you will play as Tan Kai, develop different feelings with different girls, and make your own choices and judgments in front of various social phenomena and problems. I hope you can experie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 有所思 Yearning.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

92% User Score Based on 132 reviews

Alter Ego is a 2D point-and-click narrative-based adventure game featuring psychological elements. Explore two levels with atmospheric environments, solve puzzles, and use your inventory items to uncover the mystery behind Reese and Winona's relationship, and find the real culprit—if there is one. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALTER EGO.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

93% User Score Based on 150 reviews

Winter brings Suoh closer to understanding the disappearance of her Amitié, swelling to an unforgettable finale of the Flowers visual novel series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flowers: Le Volume sur Hiver.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development

91% User Score Based on 261 reviews

From renowned visual novel studio Key, this is the sequel to the highly acclaimed visual novel Clannad. Featuring a truly memorable continuation to Tomoya and Tomoyo's journey, Tomoyo After promises to draw you even further into Clannad's world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomoyo After ��It's a Wonderful Life�� English Edition.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

85% User Score Based on 466 reviews

Become a god and help change the fate of people, even the world! In Will: A Wonderful World, you will receive letters written by characters living in urban cities. By rearranging the order and combinations of sentences in these letters, you are going to alter the destiny of whomever that wrote them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Will: A Wonderful World.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

96% User Score Based on 171 reviews

In the near future, a technology called Brain-Machine Interface connects the brain and machines. This technology brings about a new paradigm and opens the gates to the digitization of human memory itself. From these new discoveries, "he" is born. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PARQUET.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

90% User Score Based on 125 reviews

Mysterious senpai. A murder case that is crowded with the world. And a huge fish shadow swimming at my feet... If all of them were connected together and surrounded me like a ring. What should I do? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absent in the Rain.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

95% User Score Based on 414 reviews

An off-grid cabin. A tech-savvy loner. One ray of sunshine in a bleak, ruined world. Cabin Fever is a sweet, funny, slice-of-life romantic visual novel with meaningful player choices, multiple endings to explore, and a story that will touch your heart. Experience a budding friendship - and a blossoming romance - as you open up, make choices, and explore multiple endings. The world may seem bitter … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cabin Fever.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 1,426 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 12 reviews

Love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to When The Past Was Around.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

67% User Score Based on 332 reviews

Runaway: A Road Adventure is a point and click adventure game developed by Péndulo Studios, S.L. in 2001. The game follows the long tradition of two-dimensional adventure games like the first two installments of the Broken Sword series. It enjoyed immense popularity in countries like Germany and France, where the adventure genre is still popular. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runaway, A Road Adventure.

This is a narrative-driven visual novel blending romantic fairy tales, surreal fantasy, and yuri themes. "What are you searching for?"Upon waking, she finds herself lost in a surreal fairy-tale world. As Alice, she encounters a cast of bizarre characters: factions fighting over names, a bodiless witch, a gardener cultivating world-destroying plants, a lonely collector obsessed with name… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 百禾梦境漫游 Wandering Dreams of Yuri.

Storyline.George Prinkerton, expecting nothing terrible about the new day, finds himself caught in a time loop. Shocking events unfold one after another, and what seemed to be a completely ordinary young man becomes trapped in a terrifying whirlwind of events. The clock hands relentlessly continue their countdown to the next tragedy, giving our hero not a moment's rest. Will you help him escape th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hateful Days.

Mike arrives at university and is ready to have a time of his life, but something is not quite right. Follow the story and unveil the mysteries behind the tragic events. Devil's Eyes is a detective thriller story packed into a kinetic visual novel format. Features - Beautiful artwork - Engaging story - Two to four hours length. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil's Eyes.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Shiratori Ritsu, the sole male at Kirihara Academy for Girls and its priest, protects the school from demons but finds his sanity tested by the arrival of a new student, the one-hundred-year-old vampire Mary Harker, and a call from the devil, questioning his purpose in life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aoi Tori.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability

88% User Score Based on 75 reviews

Waking up in an unfamiliar place, a boy finds himself in a house warmly embraced by nature's touch. He isn't alone; a woman and her two daughters, strangers but instantly welcoming, become his unexpected family. Quickly, he becomes part of their lives, sharing in laughter and the simple joys of daily life. Yet, a secret whispers from the heart of his new home. With a clumsy mother like Akiko and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sisters: Last Day of Summer.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

96% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Can a scientist save a test subject from her life’s work? All documents enclosed relate to ██. ██████ and █████████’s history within the Youth Training and Development Initiative (YTDI)’s child cybernetics and processing program. Unauthorized release of any information constitutes an unacceptable risk to stop’s reputation and will result in immediate termination and potential incarceration. Thes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ProtoViolence.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 125 reviews

Caution: Escape from this supervillain at your own risk...A sci-fi visual novel packed with brain-teasing puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MalViolence: Definitive Edition.

Can you imagine staking your very soul just to find love? It's a proposition that most people would find unthinkable. However, our dear friend Michi, driven by sheer desperation, found himself making a fateful decision. In a moment of weakness, he struck a deal with a cunning demon, offering his soul in exchange for the fulfillment of his deepest desires. But as the saying goes, "beware the D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Speak of the Devil I: A Deathly Proposition.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Stories from the troubled pasts of two young adults, Alex's Hope & Alex's Solitude will take you through their darkest days and immerse you in their deepest emotions. Alex's Hope The difficult story of a boy with a bleak future and a critical lack of love finding a reason to regain hope. A dark atmosphere, a cold journey, and a soft warmth will change his fate. Alex's Solitude The story of a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alex's Hope & Alex's Solitude.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

89% User Score Based on 619 reviews

A visual novel about a memory that a boy named Mark tries very hard to forget, and a girl named Myra who unearths it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sepia Tears.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability

91% User Score Based on 64 reviews

Critic Score 58%Based on 1 reviews

While visiting his sick father, college student Wei Qiuwu accidentally encountered a girl playing a concertina. Though unlikely at first, Wei Qiuwu becomes a good friend of Li Jiayun, the musician. Both of them act as an indispensable tune in each other's life. Until one day someone unveils to Wei Qiuwu the cruel truth hidden under a fairy-tale cover… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bai Qu: Hundreds of Melodies.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

78% User Score Based on 1,615 reviews

Time flies and never comes back. But with an incredible 1-million-word script and 100+ original CGs, this game will take you back to when you were young, simple and pure. Go and get the love of your life back, start something new, or end everything in flame, that's for you to decide! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tricolour Lovestory.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, monetization

95% User Score Based on 302 reviews

Because of his family's unique circumstances, the only thing Yuki put his faith in was that "Money will make my little sister happy." To this end, he regularly worked a part-time job until late at night. His goals were to graduate as soon as possible and get a full-time job. But, one day as he was leaving for work, his little sister told him, "If Yuki isn't going to college then I won't either." … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Renai Karichaimashita: Koikari - Love For Hire.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

96% User Score Based on 48 reviews

One Christmas Eve night, two old friends reunite in a certain church. Their paths may have strayed, but the story of how they were reunited will prove to be fantastical, touching the lives of many couples along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ef: The First Tale..

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

96% User Score Based on 114 reviews

Sable's Grimoire is a visual novel / dating sim featuring monster girls in a magic academy setting. Play as Sable, an aspiring magic researcher, as he get sucked into the daily lives and troubles of his demi-human classmates. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sable's Grimoire.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

92% User Score Based on 148 reviews

Your average student life quickly descents into horror as a mysterious witch takes over the college... Can you save the girl you love? Or even make it out alive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Witch.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

89% User Score Based on 1,214 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 2 reviews

Necrobarista is a gorgeous 3D visual novel about a supernatural Melbourne cafe where the dead spend their last night on Earth. Utilizing a unique anime-inspired aesthetic, Necrobarista places a focus on the usage of animation and cinematography to provide a cinematic experience that draws players into a visually and narratively captivating adventure. Through a series of vignettes, Necrobarista pre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrobarista.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

94% User Score Based on 376 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

Komorebi is a coming-of-age/slice of life story about a group of friends who happen to experience visions of their future; and the fears and anxieties they face as they try to find their own way in a life that may be predestined. From Klace, critically acclaimed creator of Winds of Change. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Komorebi.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

96% User Score Based on 670 reviews

From the creators of Angel Beats! and CLANNAD, Key, comes their latest emotional, award-winning journey. Follow protagonist Takahara Hairi as he travels to the secluded island Torishirojima, where he rediscovers what it means to enjoy summer vacation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summer Pockets.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

85% User Score Based on 1,189 reviews

Welcome to Moe Era, the era of cute things! It has everything but a hero to help four adorable girls. You're the one they're waiting for! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moe Era.