The Best Visual-novel Games - Page 3

Update : Monster Prom 4: Monster Con added at rank #7.
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Kindred Spirits on the Roof (2016)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

During lunch one day, Toomi Yuna meets two "Kindred Spirits" on the roof of her school. When they insist she help them nurture young love, Yuna finds herself playing "yuri cupid" to six unique and adorable couples. Can she remain aloof or will the promise of a "yuritopia" reach her too?


  • visual-novel
  • romance
  • lgbtq
  • mature
  • anime
  • yuri

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OPUS: Echo of Starsong (2021)

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PC Windows Mac OS IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch

Take a thrilling journey through the Thousand Peaks galaxy in OPUS: Echo of Starsong. You'll embark on a narrative-driven adventure, solve engaging puzzles, and form deep connections with well-developed characters. Manage your ship's resources, face unpredictable events, and immerse yourself in the game's emotionally gripping story. Experience a heart-wrenching tale beautifully crafted with stunning visuals and magnificent music.


What we like:
  • Immersive and detailed world-building
  • Richly developed characters
  • Engaging puzzles and exploration mechanics
  • Beautiful art style and music
  • Unpredictable gameplay due to random events
What could be improved:
  • First few chapters can feel stiff
  • Resource management can be frustrating
  • Random elements require high player involvement
  • Generic anime character designs

  • visual-novel
  • exploration
  • emotional
  • interactive
  • fiction
  • anime
  • pirates
  • narrative
  • soundtrack
  • sci-fi
  • japanese
  • story
  • adventure
  • puzzle
  • 2.5d

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Sakura Succubus 4 (2021)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Linux

Sakura Succubus 4 is the fourth instalment of the Sakura Succubus series. Join Hiroki and his harem on a relaxing vacation at the beach, and enjoy a fun story full of cute girls!


  • dating-sim
  • visual-novel
  • romance
  • anime
  • simulation
  • multiple-endings
  • comedy
  • 2d
  • cute

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PARQUET (2021)

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IOS iPhone Android PC Windows

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.


  • visual-novel
  • romance
  • anime
  • multiple-endings
  • story
  • cute
  • comedy
  • colourful
  • 2d

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Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! (2021)

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Xbox One Mac OS PC Windows

Experience the twisted world of high school romance and poetry in Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! Romance your way through the Literature Club and unravel the dark secrets hidden beneath the surface. With upgraded visuals, hours of new content, and a phenomenal soundtrack, can you achieve the perfect ending? But beware, this psychological horror game is not for the faint of heart.

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What we like:
  • Well-written characters
  • Compelling story
  • Great soundtrack
  • Emotional impact
  • Memorable experience
What could be improved:
  • Has dark themes
  • Limited replayability
  • Not for children

  • visual-novel
  • dating-sim
  • horror
  • psychological
  • romance

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Slay the Princess - The Pristine Cut (2024)

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Linux Mac OS Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows Nintendo Switch j Playstation 4

You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.


  • visual-novel
  • horror
  • choices
  • psychological
  • dating-sim
  • romance
  • lore
  • souls
  • comic
  • humor
  • fiction
  • walking-simulator
  • point-and-click

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Witch on the Holy Night (2022)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

A tale told with vivid colors and rich sound in a classic TYPE-MOON visual novel.

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  • visual-novel
  • anime

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Blackberry Honey (2017)

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Playstation 5 PC Windows Linux Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch Mac OS

A lesbian love story set in Victorian England, featuring maids, music, and finding love in unexpected places.


  • visual-novel
  • lgbtq
  • romance
  • anime

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Arcadia Fallen (2021)

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Linux Mac OS Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Enter a world filled with magic and alchemy in Arcadia Fallen, a visual novel game that puts you in control of an alchemist shop assistant. The engaging storyline is full of quests and mystical encounters, with a cast of likable and well-developed characters who will keep you hooked. The gameplay is simple yet entertaining, with alchemy puzzles and combat mechanics that keep you engaged. With charming hand-drawn visuals and catchy soundtrack, Arcadia Fallen is a unique and immersive experience that you won't want to miss.


What we like:
  • Engaging storyline with well-developed characters
  • Simple but entertaining gameplay mechanics
  • Charming hand-drawn visuals with a catchy soundtrack
  • Replayability value due to branching narrative
  • Wonderful underlying messages that convey societal relevance
What could be improved:
  • Gameplay mechanics may be too simple for some
  • The pacing of the story is rushed
  • The writing is basic
  • The visuals are outdated
  • Heavy narrative-based game may not appeal to all players

  • visual-novel
  • romance
  • otome
  • choices
  • dating-sim
  • immersive
  • comic
  • character
  • fantasy
  • lgbtq
  • story
  • anime
  • customization
  • book
  • roleplaying

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ROBOTICSNOTES ELITE (2020)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Thanks to the rising popularity of the PhoneDroid—a device which features augmented reality (A.R.)—the age of advanced technology has finally reached Tanegashima. On that island, Central Tanegashima High's "Robot Research Club" is about to have their club disbanded.


  • visual-novel
  • sci-fi
  • anime
  • narrative

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