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Games like 日陰の日葵 - sun in the shade

Games like 日陰の日葵 - sun in the shade

Games like 日陰の日葵 - sun in the shade

Looking for games like 日陰の日葵 - sun in the shade? Here are top action recommendations with a romance and anime focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with 不香の花 - Snow Flower, 片腕のザリガニ - one-armed crayfish or 小坂さん。 - Remaster.

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  1. Title: Snow Flower Content: Visual Novel Game ・About the Translation Patch A volunteer has kindly created an English translation patch. Please refer to the Community Hub. ※This is because we cannot include external links on the store page. ※We do not provide support for the translation patch here. ・Synopsis Takeru, a high school student living a balanced life while working part-time as… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 不香の花 - Snow Flower.

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  2. Title: One-Armed Crayfish Content: Visual Novel Game ・About the Translation Patch A volunteer has kindly created an English translation patch. Please refer to the Community Hub. ※This is because we cannot include external links on the store page. ※We do not provide support for the translation patch here. ・Synopsis “Going against the grain is just another form of rebellion,” says high s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 片腕のザリガニ - one-armed crayfish.

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  3. Title: Mr. Kosaka. - Remaster Content: Visual Novel Game ・About the Translation Patch A volunteer has kindly created an English translation patch. Please refer to the Community Hub. ※This is because we cannot include external links on the store page. ※We do not provide support for the translation patch here. ・Synopsis “An asteroid will hit in three days.” “So I want to commit suicid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 小坂さん。 - Remaster.

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  4. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Ayano loves Takumi, and Takumi loves Ayano, a classic story of unrequited love... until it's not! They finally confess their love to each other, and they couldn't be happier for it. Unfortunately, relationships are not allowed. Can their love survive in secret? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everybody Wants My Girl.

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  5. A lighthearted and cute Visual Novel where you befriend two new classmates, discover the world of improv, and finally create your very own VN demo together. Tease the Tsundere Chisaki, enjoy classic anime clichés, hunt hidden gaming references, and unlock all of the achievements. Scenes from the Heart is a classic Visual Novel about a mature but lonely boy (you) who struggles to connect with ot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scenes from the Heart - Part 1.

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  6. Title: One in 20,000 Raindrops Genre: Visual novel ・Synopsis Satoshi Kuga, who leads an isolated high school life with a cynical attitude, is dreading the school trip starting tomorrow. This is because he has been assigned to the same group as the popular clique in his class, who are enjoying their youth to the fullest. However, it seems there are hidden tensions within this seemingly close-kni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 二万分の一の雨粒達 - One in 20,000 raindrops.

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  7. 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.

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  8. Identical in looks, height, and figure yet polar opposites in heart, twin sisters pull me into a dilemma: pursue the high-school first love I've longed for, or the coworker twin who openly longs for me? A sweet, bittersweet tale of tangled affection. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FrenchConnection.

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  9. Life of Tabayama is a psychological thriller visual novel set in a quiet Japanese mountain town in the early 1990s. What begins as a lighthearted high school romance quickly descends into a dark and disturbing mystery. With a deeply emotional storyline, richly developed characters, and a creeping sense of dread, this is a game that explores what happens when jealousy, desire, and hidden traumas co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life of Tabayama.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    You wake up on your favorite beach, your estranged childhood friend standing over you. The last thing you remember is collapsing from the illness that coursed through the world. How did you and your three companions survive? Is there anyone else left? As you struggle to survive, you find many questions left unanswered... It's up to you to uncover the truth. Spend time with the other survivor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forsaken Quartet.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Select Oblige is the latest title from the popular Japanese visual novel brand Madosoft. It features character design and artwork by renowned illustrator Hiyo Yuzuna, with the story crafted by Shoukei Wakaba. The main heroines are voiced by Hana Akino, Kanau, Ren Sagami, and Yuuka Nanakusa. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Select Oblige.

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  12. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    80% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    She's damn pretty thought Max, looking at the girl coming toward him. He only had a few minutes to live, unless a miracle would happen. And what has a purple hamster to do with it? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zeliria Sanctuary.

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  13. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 288 reviews

    MILF's Plaza is an erotic visual novel with a non-linear plot in a unique 2D style! The main character, full of ambition and eager for thrills, is ready to do anything to find his place in the sun. But his life is only turning out to be more complicated... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MILF's Plaza.

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  14. 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.

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  16. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    54% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    “Beauties! They're All After Me” is an immersive video game of the love simulation type. What makes it different is that it incorporates the characteristics of the current cool drama into the game - the male protagonist awakens the cheating system. With the help of the cheating system, the kneeling and licking spare tires in reality do not exist, and all of them are brainless girls chasing boys! V… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beauties! They're All After Me.

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  17. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    After years of isolation, a friendly son of Adam is just what Mami’s village needs to reacquaint itself with the outside world! Demon contact, however, can prove lethal to your average joe... Not Koichi, though. This guy’s built different. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Succubus Sessions: Mami Mamiya's Sweet Slice of Hell.

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    Scriptur is a kinetic visual novel featuring original artworks, soundtrack, and characters. The main character woke up on the train, he does not know how he ended up in it and where he was going. On top of that, he has the same strange dream all the time. What does this all mean? What is the secret behind all this? Will it be possible to reveal it and finally restore the lost memories of what hap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scriptur.

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  19. 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.

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  20. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    "I'll be an idol singer!" The story of the beginning to the top idol singer starting from the accidental reunion of the new face manager " Nobuyuki Kinoshita " and childhood friend " Ai Amane" of the talent agency. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to kirakira stars idol project AI.

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  21. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    We walk together, play together, and do everything together. This is our last trip, our last memory. It is a short visual novel contains three story lines, after main story the other two will be unlocked. Which one is your side of story? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lingering Fragrance.

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  22. ■ Prologue The smartphone you found begins to speak to you. Her name is Mira. To determine if you are her true "master," she initiates a 20-question challenge. "Knowing someone's privacy is the flip side of love." ──Yes, or No? Answer incorrectly, and Mira will reject you. But as you continue to give her the answers she desires, a chilling realization sets in: You ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sculptor.

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  23. Ballet is a lot like love: in both, the partners' connection is all about trust. But will this bond be strong enough to keep two burning hearts together? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light de deux.

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  24. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    72% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    The second season of an adult visual novel with multiple-choice options. Start romantic relationships with six women, earn money, and create your own story If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Ex-Future Family Season 2.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    HYPNOTIC EYES — a hentai visual novel with elements of hypnosis, seduction, and dark desires! The main character Kaito, an ordinary office clerk, makes a deal with the sexy succubus Rileyla and gains hypnotic eyes to subjugate the wills of the beauties around him.                                   In modern Tokyo lives an ordinary guy Kaito — a 28-year-old office clerk tired of the routine: e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPNOTIC EYES.

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  26. GAMEPLAY & FEATURES Medium-length visual novel with 10+ hours till credits ’20 Pink Moe Game Award-winning series with its own anime Animated character sprites and NVIDIA image scaling (NIS) option Star-studded cast of professional Japanese voice talent STORY First kiss, first date, first real relationship... When you truly love someone, surely it’s only normal to want to share in all … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Real Anime Situation! DT.

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  27. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    A bewitching blue moon, the True Moon, has risen in the sky... and beneath it lies the city of Otsuna. Ryou Hamura is living an average life in Otsuna when one night, he's attacked by dark forces. He's saved just in time by Izumi Kagura, a girl with piercing red eyes who happens to attend his school, Oumidai Academy. Izumi convinces him to work alongside her to defeat the Light Hunters, supern… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yoru ga Kuru! -Square of the Moon- Remastered.

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  28. This updated edition, supervised by Lump of Sugar, has been reimagined as an all-ages experience, partially remastered in HD, and localized into multiple languages. The wild days I spent with the Tayutai were nothing short of life-changing... So much so that I completely forgot I'd even won a hot spring trip in the shopping district raffle. Now that things have finally settled down, I—Yuri Mito—a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tayutama:It's happy days.

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  29. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development
    65% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    An Adult Visual Novel set at university. If you can't explain why people act the way they do, are they the problem, or do you need to change your perspective? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Perspective.

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  30. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, monetization
    84% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Fresh Story is a visual novel about one girl's difficult journey. She will face difficulties and hard decisions to achieve a peaceful life as she dreamed. Diana came from the suburbs to the big city to achieve success and a happy life with her boyfriend Vlad. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fresh Story.

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  31. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Seiji’s “tied by fate” again, this time with a magical girl one year his senior! In part 2 of this rowdy rom-com VN series, a freak faceoff sees Seiji become Maja’s familiar—and bound by an enchanted tether to survive. Will proximity lead to love, or is he doomed to serve till the end of (his) days? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destiny Star Girlfriend 2.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    90% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Asagi was the strongest Taimanin in Tokyo, but after completing her last mission, she just wants to settle down and marry her lover Kyousuke. Her old nemesis has other plans, however, and creeps back from the dead to seek vengeance... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taimanin Asagi.

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  33. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    "Treasure of blizzard" is a fantasy themed visual novel inspiring with beautiful arts and interesting game characters. The fate of the protagonist completely depends on your choice. Probably your character may meet his partner in life; however he may also meet the end of his life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasure of a Blizzard.

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  34. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 165 reviews

    There's a new girl in town! You live a boring otaku life until one day your new neighbour completely changes everything. Experience a story full of romance, comedy and a little personal drama! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Furry Neighbour.

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  35. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    86% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    A bizarre campus legend, take you into the traditional Japanese black and white comic horror story. Witness the familiar scenes and contemplate the terrifying moments. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost in the pool.

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  36. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    76% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Would you get along with your game character? Do you think you would get along? Would you like each other? Or would you not stand the sight of each other? Find out in this visual novel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Celestial Crossing.

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  37. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 350 reviews

    "—I wanna marry you." Those simple words set in motion a ♀ yuri ♀ game of cat and mouse! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OshiRabu: Waifus Over Husbandos.

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  39. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 370 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 1 reviews

    A narrative-based RPG game which draws from the old gamebook genre, set in the world of H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythology. Drawing from the dark realms of H.P. Lovecraft's imagination, Omen... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omen Exitio: Plague.

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  40. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    87% User Score Based on 252 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    MoeNovel's exciting new original title, LoveKami -Divinity Stage-, debuts on Steam in English, bringing a fun and energetic tale filled with magic and music! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LoveKami: Divinity Stage.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    Sean is in his final year of school, close to the time for him to head off to college, his plans to keep his head down this year and avoid complications are ruined when his teacher demands he join two clubs if he wants her to write him a recommendation for college. With his hands tied there are only a few choices for him to start his Club Life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Club Life.

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  42. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    The world of the gods, demons, and humans have converged, and magic has become the norm. This is the story of the very busy romantic adventure of a boy called “The man who can become either God, Demon, or Human.” If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shuffle!.

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  43. 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.

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  44. The protagonist, Fan Tong, majored in law in college, but even after a year of graduation, he still couldn't find a job. He wanted to work at his mentor's law firm, but was asked to lose weight and then cross-dress as a test?! The weight loss journey was anything but smooth... Eventually, Fan Tong completely lost confidence. Fortunately, an accident led him to meet a cute and sunny girl named [Bag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bagel Love Story.

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  45. This is a romance visual novel about spending roughly 100 days living together with two mysterious “Egg Girls” Your daily choices affect four emotions: Affection, Empathy, Comfort, and Tension. Drawing closer is not the only option—sometimes, choosing to keep a little distance matters just as much. Over time, those choices quietly shape the tone of conversations, facial expressions, dist… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Egg Girls: A Gentle Story.

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    A mining visual novel that delves deep into a snow-covered mine. Upgrade your equipment by digging deeper and reflect on the events that brought you here in the first place.  Let this heartwarming journey fill you with flashes of accomplishment on those sleepless nights. Mining Game x Visual Novel: The deeper you dig, the more of the story you'll uncover. Cozy Mining: Progress at a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thaw.

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  47. My Summer Adventure: Memories of Another Life is a visual novel about love and strings of fates intertwined by a single supernatural event. The free version of My Summer Adventure: Memories of Another Life — Day 1 invites you to plunge into the first out of the four days in this mystical story, try on the shoes of a real Japanese student, and see the plot unfold around you. The protagonist was ju… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Summer Adventure: Memories of Another Life — Day 1.

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  48. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    79% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    Because I Love Her is a choice-driven adult Visual Novel that focuses on character relationships over time. Play out the lives of two main protagonists while learning about other love interests and uncover the mystery that surrounds your new neighbors in this zero grind Visual Novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Because I Love Her.

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  49. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Takumi Nakama is out of luck. He failed his college entrance exams and doesn't have the motivation to look for a job. After his parents give him an old, run-down apartment building to manage, he meets two ladies living there, both with troubles of their own... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afternoon Affairs & Helpless Housewives.

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  50. “Please give your vital energy to Lily.” If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kissrim.

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