Best Visual Novel games on PC
Story-focused games presented mainly through text, dialogue, and character artwork. Players read through scenes and may make choices that change the story, relationships, or ending.
- Dialogue and narrative-driven scenes
- Occasional story choices
- Branching routes and endings
Related: Story Rich, Interactive Fiction, Choices Matter, Anime
3,648 games on PC, with requirements, reviews and prices.
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The Expression Amrilato
A romance visual novel about communicating across a language barrier
97% positive
750 reviews
Demo MINDHACK
Dystopian visual novel with typing sequences that rewrite minds
93% positive
749 reviews
Rewrite+
Choice-driven visual novel about classmates investigating occult rumors
94% positive
748 reviews
G-senjou no Maou - The Devil on G-String
Crime mystery visual novel about a gangster's son and an international criminal
92% positive
747 reviews
The Herbalist
A crafting puzzle game about rediscovering lost magical potion recipes
94% positive
746 reviews
Demo Magical Diary: Horse Hall
A magical school dating sim with spell-based dungeon exams
92% positive
745 reviews
Demo Angel Wings
A K-drama-inspired visual novel with romance and dark humor
88% positive
Free
The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2
A short psychological quiz about your choices and inner thoughts
98% positive
Free
Demo MY DESTINY GIRLS
Live-action dating sim with six potential partners and branching endings
83% positive
743 reviews
Maid Cafe on Electric Street
Visual novel adventure about daily life at a Nipponbashi maid cafe
84% positive
740 reviews
Secrets of the Heartbeat
Live-action dating sim centered on choosing between four romantic partners
84% positive
740 reviews
Furry Angel Take In
A romance visual novel mixing everyday conversations with comforting audio
99% positive
737 reviews
Major\Minor
A visual novel about a murder mystery spanning two worlds
77% positive
Free
Pastelia Stories
Turn-based JRPG with a large cast of recruitable companions
64% positive
733 reviews
TAISHO x ALICE episode 2
A romance visual novel about saving gender-swapped fairy-tale princes
87% positive
733 reviews
Tokyo School Life
Romance visual novel following an exchange student's stay in Tokyo
92% positive
730 reviews
The Testing Chamber
Psychological simulation with personal questions, branching choices, and horror elements
97% positive
728 reviews
Manny's
Horror adventure about a restaurant appearing on a deserted island
91% positive
728 reviews
Your Friend Hana
Anime chat simulation with keyword-triggered stories and an oracle mode
64% positive
725 reviews
CORPSE FACTORY
Psychological horror visual novel about a website that promises death
82% positive
724 reviews
AIR
Choice-driven visual novel about family bonds and multiple endings
98% positive
723 reviews
Banter Schooldays!!三〇一室无一人
A legal drama visual novel with six voiced main characters
89% positive
722 reviews
Witches x Warlocks
Halloween dating sim about cramming for exams and finding romance
91% positive
Free
Hana no No ni Saku Utakata no
Japanese-inspired fantasy visual novel with comedy and multiple endings
96% positive
719 reviews