Games like Flowers Blooming at the End of Summer

A cinematic visual novel featuring a ghost girl and a boy who investigates her past. It offers enhanced visuals, emotional storytelling, and a unique soundtrack.

96% positive from 2,862 · 2021 · 21% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $0.49 (2023-02-13)

Visual NovelIndieCasualRomance Emotional Anime

Six games like Flowers Blooming at the End of Summer

Sepia Tears

88% positive from 994 reviews201618% finish it

This is a romance visual novel where players uncover a forgotten memory. It features a 40,000-word story with a vocal ending song.

The catchThe dialogue is stiff and full of filler, and the story drags into boredom.

Both are tagged Emotional, Romance and Visual Novel.

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a new life.

97% positive from 1,229 reviews2020Deck Verified

A narrative visual novel about relationships and consequences. Players make choices impacting a love story with multiple endings.

What players likedPlayers praise its impactful choices, emotional story, and beautiful art and music, comparing it to other story-branching games.

The catchThe relationship is rushed, so the characters stay too thin to care when tragedy hits.

Both are tagged Emotional, Romance and Visual Novel.

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Billionaire Lovers

95% positive from 3,651 reviews202164% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a visual novel romance game where players experience a story with four potential male love interests. The game features player choice and a short playtime.

What players likedIt defies typical otome expectations, praised for its clear message and exceptional art.

The catchThe main character acts so dumb that the story becomes hard to take seriously.

Both are tagged Emotional, Visual Novel and Anime.

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Stella of The End

97% positive from 3,043 reviews202347% finish itDeck Playable

This is a narrative-driven action-adventure game where players escort an android, focusing on survival and combat against machines. The core loop involves protecting the android while exploring a post-apocalyptic world.

What players likedPlayers praise this kinetic visual novel as a gripping, emotional journey akin to "anime Death Stranding" or "Planetarian," with excellent world-building.

The catchThe final chapter's ending feels abrupt and divisive

Both are tagged Emotional, Visual Novel and Anime.

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GINKA

91% positive from 2,799 reviews2023Deck Playable

A visual novel about a boy searching for his lost childhood friend who reappears years later, unchanged. It focuses on mystery, romance, and a nostalgic summer island setting.

The catchSlow-building story with little emotional impact

Both are tagged Emotional, Visual Novel and Anime.

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Dream Ending

96% positive from 3,100 reviews2019

This is a short visual novel about a student facing the end of the world. The core loop involves making choices that lead to a love story and an additional ending.

What players likedPlayers praise the story's evolving plot and character development, similar to the dev's other games.

The catchThe plot and characters are bland and predictable, with only the art standing out.

Both are tagged Romance, Visual Novel and Anime.

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More about Flowers Blooming at the End of Summer

The catch

The writing drags, with slow pacing, thin characters and little emotional payoff.

Reviews: 96% positive from 2,862
Released: 2021
Finish it: 21% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $0.49 (2023-02-13)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 96% positive, but with 2,862 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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