Games like Voices from the Sea

This is a cute, relaxing, supernatural visual novel about a boy meeting a mysterious girl. Players collect seashells to unlock bonus content in a slice-of-life story.

93% positive from 1,256 · 2015 · Steam Deck Playable · Free

Free to PlayVisual Novel AnimeCasualIndieAdventure

Six games like Voices from the Sea

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 Visual Novel, Anime and Free to Play.

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Frosty Kiss

90% positive from 1,558 reviews201632% finish it

Visual novel featuring returning characters for a holiday celebration. It offers a brief, nostalgic experience focused on romantic feelings.

What players likedPlayers praise the game's engaging content and the ability to interact with a virtual pet.

The catchThe English translation is full of typos and clumsy phrasing that breaks the reading.

Both are tagged Visual Novel, Anime and Free to Play.

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Adolescent Santa Claus

85% positive from 1,318 reviews2018Deck Playable

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

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

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

Both are tagged Visual Novel, Anime and Free to Play.

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Kill or Love

89% positive from 2,182 reviews2020Deck Verified

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

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

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

Both are tagged Visual Novel, Anime and Free to Play.

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Lucid9: Inciting Incident

90% positive from 1,041 reviews201620% finish itDeck Playable

This is a mystery visual novel where player choices impact the narrative. It features a branching story with a dark, suspenseful feel.

What players likedPlayers praise Lucid9 as a beautifully written visual novel with detailed characters and an engaging story, comparable to other top-tier VNs.

The catchThe murder mystery takes hours to arrive under piles of slow teen drama.

Both are tagged Visual Novel, Anime and Free to Play.

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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 Visual Novel, Anime and Free to Play.

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More about Voices from the Sea

The catch

Choices never change the outcome; every path ends identically

Reviews: 93% positive from 1,256
Released: 2015
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Free
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 1,256 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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