Best Visual Novel Apps &amp; Games

4.7😊(4.7K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Engage in a competitive hacking game where rivals challenge each other through digital exchanges. Experience a narrative of escalating digital duels and unexpected plot twists as you prove your hacking prowess.

What We Love

👍 Engaging gameplay
🎨 Beautiful art style
🔊 Excellent voice acting
🤖 Unique hacking mechanics
💬 Charming character interactions
🌟 Addictive and fun experience

Room to Improve

🕰️ Short story length
🤔 Rushed romance development
🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
💤 Lack of content/updates

Doki Doki Literature Club! by Serenity Forge

Psychological Horror

Strong Contender

4.9(11K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#24in Games

Join a charming literature club where you can make friends with unique members and help them achieve their dreams. This visual novel offers a delightful experience with opportunities to unlock exclusive content like new stories, art, and music.

Gothic Murder by 株式会社オレンジ

Adventure That Changes Destiny

Worth Considering

ZScripter: Visual Novel Player

4.8(81 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

A maid in an earl's household uses her prophetic dreams to uncover a sinister plot and save her lord's life. Solve five distinct mysteries by examining the manor and formulating your reasoning. Your choices determine the lord's fate and unlock a potential secret romance.

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Ren'Py ▪ KiriKiri ▪ ONScripter

Plays NScripter/ONScripter/PONScripter gamesImport games from Files app or .zipWi-Fi game upload

This app allows you to play your existing visual novel games on your iPhone or iPad. It supports NScripter, ONScripter, and PONScripter compatible titles, offering a streamlined library and intuitive playback controls. Import your games via the Files app or Wi-Fi.

🛠️ Developer Tools

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NEKOPARA - Catboys Paradise

Meet your catboy heartthrob!

Visual novel with multiple character routesJapanese voice actingMultiple language options

Inherit a café and discover your new staff are four charming catboys. Engage in a visual novel experience, managing the café and building relationships with your unique feline companions.

Crunchyroll: Corpse Party

(1.4K)

paid

Horror Anime RPG Visual Novel

Gripping horror narrativeMultiple story endingsFully voiced characters

Trapped in a haunted school, students must navigate terrifying halls and uncover dark secrets. Make critical decisions to determine who survives this chilling horror adventure with multiple endings and eerie pixel art.

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Toxic Love: Dark Boyfriends

Hot guys... all with secrets!?

Branching narrative with 3 choicesMultiple endingsCollect "dark boyfriend" characters

A romance story game where your choices determine the ending. Collect "dark boyfriends" with hidden secrets and aim for all possible conclusions in this interactive narrative.

(1.9K)

The House in Fata Morgana

Gothic Mystery Visual Novel

Gothic tale of fate and tragedyMultiple endings based on choicesStunning hand-painted artwork

Explore a decaying mansion and uncover its tragic past in this gothic mystery visual novel. Piece together stories of love, loss, and betrayal across different eras. Experience a deeply emotional narrative with stunning artwork and a haunting soundtrack.

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Crunchyroll: STEINS;GATE

by Crunchyroll, LLC

Time travel adventure gameBranching plot based on player choicesPhone trigger system for interaction

Experience an award-winning time travel visual novel where your choices alter the past. Unravel a conspiracy involving SERN and a mysterious figure from the future. Engage with characters through a unique phone trigger system to shape the narrative and discover multiple endings.

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BL Yaoi Otome Blank Page Tales

Otome Offline Choice StoryGame

Choice-driven narrativeCustomizable protagonistOne-touch gameplay

Engage in an interactive story where your decisions shape the narrative and character fates. Explore themes of love, passion, and mystery as you uncover a hidden world. This visual novel offers a compelling, choice-driven experience with a satisfying volume of content.

(1.1K)

Fox Hime Zero

I only need you

Dynamic Live2D animationsFull game dubbingElaborate CG art

Embark on a journey of discovery during an industrial revolution era. A natural history student is sent to a mountain research station and encounters a curious fox spirit. Explore their interactions and the unfolding narrative.

Obey Me! - Anime Otome Sim -

(1.1K)

paid

Dating Lovely Ikemen Demons!

Interactive character communication (texts/calls)Intimacy level systemCard battle system

Engage with charming demon characters through messages and calls in this simulation game. Build relationships, battle evil forces with collectible cards, and enjoy a story where you become the master of seven demon brothers at a school for demons. The main character's gender is not specified, making it accessible to all players.

(39K)

Love 365: Find Your Story

Choose Your Otome Romance

Vast selection of handsome male charactersThousands of story episodes and situationsMultiple romantic and adventure storylines

Immerse yourself in a world of otome romance with over 300 handsome characters to choose from. Explore thousands of episodes and storylines, from sweet first kisses to thrilling adventures. Your romantic journey is entirely in your hands.

(6.7K)

BBirthday

BBirthday - Visual Novel

Visual novel gameplayDreamcore aestheticEscape room puzzles

Experience a dreamcore visual novel where you guide Bianca through 15 years of her life from a new viewpoint. Solve escape room puzzles with horror undertones and discover multiple endings.

(1.6K)

fall in and out of starry love

there's this girl

Emotional narrative through picturesOriginal hand-drawn art and animationsCompact gameplay (10-20 minutes)

Experience a romantic story between two girls who love stargazing and are finding their way in life. The narrative unfolds through original hand-drawn art and animations, exploring themes of love, dreams, and uncertain futures. This short, emotional game is available on mobile and web.

by IDEA FACTORY CO., LTD.

Memory loss storylineBranching narrative pathsMultiple romantic interests

Awaken with no memory and a spirit guide to help you. Explore relationships and uncover your past through branching storylines and character interactions. Each chapter offers a new path to discover your lost identity.

🎬 Entertainment

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Aiming for Top University

Korean Student Simulator

College entrance exam simulationStrategic decision-making220-page branching story

Strategize and tackle college entrance exams as a high school senior. Make choices that shape your destiny, with a 220-page story and diverse scenarios. Aim for top universities or face cram school.

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Wishbound: Psych-Horror

Your wishes come true!

Dark psychological horror storyText-message driven gameplayRelationship, suspicion, sanity, and debt meters

A psychological horror game where your choices and wishes have consequences. Navigate a dark story driven by text messages and a creepy phone interface, where every desire comes with a price. Your decisions shape relationships, reputation, and sanity.

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Visual Novel for smartphone

Visual Novel: I.B.

Chat-style displaySF youth storyMultiple choice endings

Experience a unique chat-style visual novel designed for smartphones. This interactive story follows a genius hacker boy and a quirky AI as they navigate a futuristic SF youth narrative filled with laughter and tears. Your choices shape the ending of this compelling tale.

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Virtual Hearts otome game

A cute otome romance story

Interactive romance choicesEngaging storylinesCharacter customization

Experience an interactive romance story where your choices shape the narrative and lead to different endings. Customize your character's style and uncover secrets in this cute otome game.

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