The Best Visual-novel Games - Page 3

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Update : Slay the Princess - The Pristine Cut added at rank #26.
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Fatal Twelve (2018)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Shishimai Rinka was a high schooler who ran a small café named Lion House in place of her grandmother. She lived her life much like any other person her age, but one day, she was caught up in an explosion while returning home on the train alongside her friend, Hitsuji Naomi.


  • visual-novel
  • lgbtq
  • royale
  • illuminati
  • dating-sim
  • multiple-endings
  • kickstarter
  • anime
  • crowdfunded
  • casual
  • romance
  • drama
  • story
  • mystery

22

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

23

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

24

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

25

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

26

Slay the Princess - The Pristine Cut (2024)

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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

27

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

28

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Anniversary Edition (2021)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X PC Windows Xbox One

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
  • story

29

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

30

NEKOPARA - Catboys Paradise (2021)

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IOS iPhone Android PC Windows

When your grandfather passes away and you inherit his café, it's a tall task for anyone. But with the help of 4 talented catboys, Cafe Kin'uan is ready for business in NEKOPARA - Catboys Paradise!


  • visual-novel
  • anime
  • cute
  • otome
  • dating-sim

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