The Best Romance Games for Linux

Update : Monospaced Lovers added at rank #44.
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Arcadia Fallen (2021)

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

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.

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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  • The visuals are outdated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
  • story
  • lgbtq
  • anime
  • customization
  • demons
  • text

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Cabin Fever (2021)

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An off-grid cabin. A tech-savvy loner. One ray of sunshine in a bleak, ruined world. Cabin Fever is a slice-of-life visual novel with meaningful player choices, multiple endings to explore, and a story that will touch your heart.

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  • dating-sim
  • romance
  • visual-novel
  • simulation
  • life
  • immersive
  • fiction
  • narrative
  • off-grid
  • story
  • interactive
  • linear
  • explore
  • single-player
  • cute

3

The Language Of Love (2019)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Mitsuki, an aimless young man studying to take his university entrance exams, falls for a young single mother who lives in his apartment complex. A relationship develops between these mismatched social outcasts, and then...

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  • romance
  • visual-novel
  • simulation
  • anime
  • education

4

Boyfriend Dungeon (2021)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS Linux Xbox One Playstation 5

Unleash your romantic side in Boyfriend Dungeon, an action-packed RPG where you date your weapons! Dive deep into mysterious dungeons, battle unique monsters, and form bonds with a diverse cast of weapon-persons. Experience a compelling narrative, engaging gameplay, and inclusive relationships. Find love, friendship, and adventure in this unforgettable journey.

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What we like:
  • Unique blend of dating sim and dungeon crawler
  • Inclusive gender and sexuality options
  • Engaging combat system
  • Memorable characters with complex stories
  • Stunning art and catchy soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Limited content and character development
  • Occasional glitches
  • Dungeon gameplay can feel repetitive

  • dungeon-crawler
  • dating-sim
  • dungeon
  • romance
  • rogue-like
  • romantic
  • visual-novel
  • isometric

5

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!

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

6

Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip XXL (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Embark on a road trip like no other in this co-op narrative survival adventure. Visit fun locations, meet wacky characters, and manage your resources wisely. And yes: you still can date some hot monsters ;)

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  • choices
  • dating-sim
  • lgbtq
  • visual-novel
  • romance
  • humor
  • multiple-endings
  • memes
  • comedy
  • comic
  • multiplayer
  • survival
  • funny
  • dark
  • resource-management

7

First Snow (2020)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Having moved away from her friends and family to attend community college, Allison Merlo is a fresh student struggling with the day to day challenges of life.

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  • dating-sim
  • lgbtq
  • visual-novel
  • wholesome
  • cozy
  • romance
  • modern
  • anime
  • drama
  • snow
  • mature
  • 2d
  • cute
  • casual

8

Bai Qu: Hundreds of Melodies (2021)

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Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One

While visiting his sick father, college student Wei Qiuwu accidentally encountered a girl playing a concertina. Until one day someone unveils to Wei Qiuwu the cruel truth hidden under a fairy-tale cover Features * A storyline of 8 to 12 hours, * Multiple routes and endings. * An extraordinary story, themed with love and caring in an ordinary slice of daily life.

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  • 2.5d
  • philosophical
  • choices
  • emotional
  • multiple-endings
  • romance
  • visual-novel
  • beautiful
  • realistic
  • modern
  • anime
  • colourful
  • cute
  • story
  • atmospheric

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Heart of the Woods (2019)

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

A fantasy yuri visual novel filled with magic, fairies, and a ghost girl. When Maddie and her best friend, Tara, journey to a remote forest village to investigate rumors of the supernatural, they find a whole lot more than they bargained for.


  • visual-novel
  • fantasy
  • lgbtq
  • romance
  • yuri
  • dark
  • choices
  • fiction
  • anime
  • mature
  • interactive
  • supernatural
  • story
  • cute
  • mystery

10

Our Life: Beginnings & Always (2020)

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Linux PC Windows

A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.


  • lgbtq
  • choices
  • character
  • dating-sim
  • romance
  • visual-novel
  • otome
  • customization
  • multiple-endings
  • fiction
  • relaxing
  • interactive
  • replay-value

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