The Best Otome Games

Update, 1 March 2023: Belle Automata added at rank #41.

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Steam Prison (2017)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo Switch vita

Steam Prison is a romantic visual novel, set in a unique fantasy world of Heights and Depths. Follow the journey of protagonist Cyrus Tistella as she is wrongfully accused of murdering her parents and sent to live in the Depths. Experience a story full of mystery, class inequality and racism between Heights and Depths citizens, as well as beautifully drawn artwork, Japanese voice acting and music that fits the tone.

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Pros:

Unique fantasy setting
Gorgeous artwork
Lovely soundtrack
Multiple endings available
Easy to get good endings with an affection meter popup

Cons:

Darker content may be off-putting to some players
Routing to get onto certain paths can be difficult
Some characters can be too touchy feely with protagonist

otome
visual-novel
yuri
romance
romantic

Zodiac fantasy 2 (2022)

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PC Windows

The little sisters have an important date (maybe several!) Now they need your help to cross the obstacles, use jumping or climbing flexibly to reach the date, the girls will thank you for it!

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otome
nsfw
2d
mature
runner
cartoony
platform
anime
action-adventure
colourful
cute
exploration
single-player

Royal Alchemist (2020)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Join a high fantasy royal court setting as you take on the role of a tutor and help your students survive in this visual novel game with RPG elements.

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Pros:

Intrigue
Betrayal
Survival simulation
RPG elements

Cons:

Single player mode only
Locked characters

otome
visual-novel
lgbtq
dating-sim
anime
romance
magic
choices
crowdfunded
multiple-endings
simulation
rpg
strategy

Cinderella Phenomenon: Evermore (2020)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

What happens after Happily Ever After…?

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otome
dating-sim
visual-novel
romance
multiple-endings
choices
fantasy
text
anime
casual

Heart Fragment (2021)

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100

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Can you collect all the fragments to reach your happy ending? Or will your attempts only end in tragedy? Find out in this psychological otome game as you sort your way through the secrets & lies.

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simulation
visual-novel
rpg
otome
dating-sim
romance
psychological
choices

Backstage Pass (2014)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

A visual novel/sim game about life, love, and working in the entertainment industry. Play as makeup artist Sian Goodin as she navigates the world of showbiz. Make friends, forge business relationships, and maybe even find romance!

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otome
visual-novel
dating-sim
romance
anime
simulation

OZMAFIA!! (2016)

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vita PC Windows

Once upon a time, a girl, her pet dog, and three companions made a journey to meet a great wizard who could grant their wishes. But what if the girl hadn’t believed that “there’s no place like home”? Explore a fairytale world through a dozen routes and 20+ endings!

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otome
visual-novel
anime
romance
romantic
dating-sim

Fujiwara Bittersweet (2020)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Girl protag heartwarming slice of life with bittersweet twists!

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otome
multiple-endings
visual-novel
text
fiction
cute
story
cartoony
interactive
anime
dating-sim
romance

TAISHO x ALICE epilogue (2021)

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100

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PC Windows

This is the final installment of TAISHO x ALICE, a fairytale visual novel in which YOU must save your Prince Charming! Take on the role of the heroine in order to rehabilitate your chosen love interest and guide him to his "happily ever after" once and for all!

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otome
visual-novel
romance
adventure
choices
anime
story

Changeling (2019)

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Mac OS PC Windows

A dark, fantastical romantic comedy that focuses not just on falling in love, but rediscovering your past and the dangers of a supernatural world - where what's at stake is not just your heart, but also your life.

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