The Best Visual-novel Games - Page 4

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VenusBlood HOLLOW International (2022)

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PC Windows

War hangs like the sword of Damocles over Helvetia, a land ruled by four Dark Lords. In this age of blood and strife, Leonhardt Arknoah, a war hero and leader of the Varganian Empire's secret task force, steps onto the battlefield once more, the flames of ambition burning brightly within him.


  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • visual-novel
  • rpg
  • strategy
  • fantasy
  • multiple-endings
  • dark
  • choices
  • story
  • dragon
  • demons
  • anime
  • 2d

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Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition (2021)

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Nintendo Switch Android Xbox One IOS iPhone

This 10th Anniversary edition comes with a gallery feature that allows you to view event illustrations, scenes, and listen to voiced dialogue. Danganronpa 2 is finally available on Nintendo Switch™!


  • visual-novel
  • anime
  • mystery
  • rhythm
  • crime
  • narrative
  • story

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Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp (2021)

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Android IOS iPhone Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows

With an all-star dream lineup of characters from each Danganronpa game, gather Hope Fragments at a tropical resort. Explore Jabberwock Island and develop your Dangan characters. Gather money through battle and upgrade your equipment, then defeat bosses and move on to the next island!


  • visual-novel
  • board-game
  • anime
  • card
  • battle
  • mystery
  • adventure
  • spin-off
  • rpg
  • story
  • turn-based
  • narrative
  • satire

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Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition (2021)

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Xbox One PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Danganronpa arrives on Nintendo Switch™ to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The game is set in the world of Hope’s Peak Academy in Japan.


  • visual-novel
  • anime
  • mystery
  • rhythm
  • crime

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Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Anniversary Edition (2021)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One PC Windows Xbox Series X

A new chapter begins! Danganronpa V3 is coming to Nintendo Switch™ for the first time! Danganronpa 10th Anniversary Release: Part 3!

Welcome to a new world of Danganronpa, and prepare yourself for the biggest, most exhilarating episode yet. Set in a “psycho-cool” environment, a new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.

This 10th Anniversary edition comes with a gallery feature that allows you to view event illustrations, scenes, and listen to voiced dialogue!


  • visual-novel
  • anime
  • mystery
  • board-game

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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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BAD END THEATER (2021)

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

select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!


  • visual-novel
  • choices
  • lgbtq
  • multiple-endings
  • romance
  • rashomon
  • pixel
  • story
  • cute
  • puzzle

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Impostor Factory (2021)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux

A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.


  • emotional
  • story
  • rpgmaker
  • pixel
  • visual-novel
  • psychological
  • mystery
  • horror
  • comedy
  • adventure
  • atmospheric
  • roleplaying
  • must-play
  • dark
  • rpg

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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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Ambition: A Minuet in Power (2021)

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18th century Paris - a city of love, lies and revolution. You are a woman of fashion trying to survive the political turmoil. Date a cast of unforgettable characters. Amass the wealth and respect you deserve. Engage in gossip that can alter the course of history, or lead you to the guillotine.


  • visual-novel
  • romance
  • political
  • choices
  • historical
  • dating-sim
  • diplomacy
  • otome
  • romantic
  • lgbtq
  • rogue-like

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