Games like Adolescent Santa Claus

85% positive from 1,318 reviewsReleased 2018Steam Deck PlayableFree

What it is

This is a free, short visual novel with Korean voice acting. It features beautiful art and animations for a cozy Christmas experience.

What players liked

Players praise the passionate voice acting in this short visual novel, despite its humorous, weird translation.

The catch

The same short conversation repeats for 20 minutes and almost nothing happens.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 85% positive, but with 1,318 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Adolescent Santa Claus

Kid,napper: Gosh, I'm Kidnapped by a Pupil

88% positive from 4,467 reviews201852% finish it

A short free visual novel about a new teacher working in an empty school over the holidays who meets an unsettling girl in a classroom, with two endings and long buried regrets.

What players likedPlayers praise its surprisingly well-written story, despite a confusing English translation.

The catchThe plot centres on an adult's attraction to a 10 year old and treats it casually.

Both are tagged Cute, Visual Novel and Anime.

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Fox Hime

84% positive from 4,057 reviews201734% finish itDeck Verified

This is a visual novel galgame featuring Live2D characters and romantic storytelling. It focuses on a college student's relationships with animal girls.

What players likedPlayers praise this short, linear visual novel for its music and straightforward story, reminiscent of typical anime-style VNs.

The catchThe English translation reads stiff and machine like, which flattens the whole story.

Both are tagged Cute, Visual Novel and Anime.

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Noctuary

94% positive from 2,588 reviews202325% finish itDeck Playable

A dual-protagonist visual novel with combo-based combat and relationship building. Explore a fairy-tale world, fight monsters, and uncover a mysterious story.

What players likedPlayers praise Noctuary's challenging bullet-hell battles, interesting plot twists, and engaging story that blends visual novel elements.

The catchIt is far more visual novel than action RPG, with long dialogue between rare fights.

Both are tagged Cute, Visual Novel and Anime.

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Season of 12 Colors

94% positive from 2,054 reviews201633% finish it

A healing visual novel series with partly nonlinear, short stories. Players collect pieces from different viewpoints to uncover truths about childhood memories.

The catchThe main character's voice acting is grating enough to break the mood.

Both are tagged Cute, Visual Novel and Anime.

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NUKITASHI

95% positive from 3,634 reviews2023Deck Unsupported

This is a Japanese visual novel with a story-driven narrative and character interactions. It focuses on a brother and sister uncovering secrets on an island.

What players likedPlayers praise "NUKITASHI" as an extremely good visual novel with amazing characters, hilarious jokes, and an absurd story, despite its eroge name.

The catchThe Steam release cuts most of the game and needs a third-party patch to be whole.

Both are tagged Cute, Visual Novel and Anime.

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Go! Go! Nippon! ~My First Trip to Japan~

86% positive from 3,125 reviews20146% finish itDeck Verified

This is a visual novel dating sim where players tour Japan with virtual guides. The core loop involves visiting locations, interacting with characters, and experiencing Japanese culture.

The catchAchievements and the improved art sit behind paid DLC, leaving the base game thin.

Both are tagged Cute, Visual Novel and Anime.

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