Games like Kill or Love

This is a short visual novel about obsession and memory. Players make choices to save a captive girlfriend and uncover a nurse's past.

89% positive from 2,182 · 2020 · Steam Deck Verified

Free to PlayVisual Novel Psychological Horror Anime RomanceIndie

Six games like Kill or Love

Katawa Shoujo

98% positive from 5,725 reviews20244% finish itDeck Verified

A bishoujo visual novel about a boy at a school for disabled students, featuring branching romance paths with five female characters.

What players likedPlayers praise Katawa Shoujo as a deeply emotional and meaningful visual novel, comparable to "pure cinema" and a "choose-your-own-adventure."

The catchIt is a very wordy slow burn, with long stretches of reading and almost no interaction.

Both are tagged Romance, Visual Novel and Anime.

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Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel

96% positive from 4,127 reviews201719% finish itDeck Unsupported

Otome visual novel with branching paths and multiple endings. Players make choices to navigate a fantasy story with romance and political intrigue.

What players likedPlayers praise the immersive stories with branching choices and deep character development, making it a standout otome game.

The catchThe plot treats a traumatised abused heroine as evil while excusing everyone else.

Both are tagged Romance, Visual Novel and Anime.

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The House in Fata Morgana

95% positive from 2,141 reviews201632% finish itDeck Playable

This is a visual novel with a branching narrative exploring tragic stories within a mansion. Players uncover memories and identity through episodic tales across different time periods.

What players likedPlayers praise "The House in Fata Morgana" as a masterpiece with an unforgettable, emotionally devastating story, often compared to Umineko.

The catchThe writing is bloated and repetitive, so the second half drags badly.

Both are tagged Romance, Psychological Horror and Visual Novel.

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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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Flowers Blooming at the End of Summer

96% positive from 2,862 reviews202121% finish itDeck Playable

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.

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

Both are tagged Romance, Visual Novel and Anime.

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CLANNAD

97% positive from 2,062 reviews20157% finish itDeck Unsupported

A visual novel with branching story paths focused on character relationships and life events. It features a narrative-driven experience with player choices impacting the story's progression.

What players likedPlayers praise CLANNAD as a beautiful, life-changing story with emotional depth and valuable life lessons.

The catchThe true ending is locked behind replaying every route and hunting hidden light orbs.

Both are tagged Romance, Visual Novel and Anime.

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More about Kill or Love

What players liked

Players praise this free visual novel for its engaging yandere mystery story and interesting characters, akin to a good movie.

The catch

There is nothing to do but click through text until two choices at the very end.

Reviews: 89% positive from 2,182
Released: 2020
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 89% positive, but with 2,182 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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