Visual novel
The genre of "visual novel" includes projects where the focus is on the narrative, presented in the form of dialogues, diary entries, or letters. The storytelling rarely stops: it continues even during gameplay or occasionally takes brief pauses. Gameplay in such games may be completely absent.
Years
Platforms
All platformsPCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X/SPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo Switch 2Nintendo SwitchiOSAndroidMacLinux
Statuses
Best Games in the Visual novel genre of 2025
Role-playing game, Adventure, Anime / Manga, Turn-based, Visual novel, Tactics, Comedy, Japanese role-playing game, Isometric
November 19, 2025
Steam:
91/100
Metacritic:
74/100
A tactical RPG with an unusual approach to combat, where every move is also an action. The story takes place on a mysterious island, where the...
Role-playing game, Online, Sports game, Anime / Manga, Casino, Visual novel, Free game, Side view, Cooperative (co-op)
June 25, 2025
Players:
10/10
Steam:
93/100
A sports RPG about unusual heroine horses who strive to be the best on the racetrack. Each participant has her own personality, abilities, and...
Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Japanese role-playing game, Fantasy, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Turn-based, Visual novel
January 25, 2023
Players:
10/10
Steam:
83/100
Metacritic:
77/100
The sequel continues the story of the world of Calvard, where peaceful life is again under threat. After the defeat of the Almaty mafia organization...
Science fiction, Adventure, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Walking Simulator, Visual novel, Exploration, Futurism (Future), Post-apocalyptic
May 9, 2024
Players:
5.5/10
Steam:
96/100
Metacritic:
86/100
In the future, a mysterious alien race of giant creatures arrives on Earth. They are not hostile, but their arrival is a death sentence for people...
