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#1
Danganronpa
4.4
(15)
"Great atmosphere and visual design"
"Danganronpa."
"Danganronpa."
"* Danganronpa."
"Danganronpa excellent series"
"My top three on Switch:
Danganronpa series
Spirit Hunter series (Death Mark & NG)
Raging Loop"
"Danganronpa1+2+3 and Ai The somnium files 1+2"
"I love Ace Attorney and played the recommended Danganronpa as well. Very different vibe, but entertaining nonetheless"
"It's a great game series."
"You’ll have to play the first two then a side game and watch both animes and after that the last sequel."
#2
Ace Attorney
4.9
(11)
"If your gf is a crime junkie. Play Ace Attorney with her."
"The Ace Attorney games are mostly a lot of dialogue and great if you like that humor."
"Ace Attorney is a must. All of the games are great."
"Ace attorney series. Reccomend "the great ace attorney chronicles"."
"Ace Attorney is great, 13 Sentinels is also amazing."
"Oooh definitely play ace attorney."
"As a huge visual novel lover, personaly my favorites are (Without Order): Ace attorney 1-3 collection."
"Ace Attorney games are excellent."
"60+ hours sounds about right if you take your time."
"Ace attorney"
#3
Steins;Gate
4.9
(11)
"Stein;Gate"
"Steins;Gate is a classic and fits your criteria."
"The best visual novel ever made? *‘Steins;Gate’*—because who wouldn’t want to dive into a world where you can mess with time and space."
"A pretty good place to start are the popular ones like steins;gate."
"Steins Gate. Life is Strange true colors."
"Everyone has also mentioned Steins;Gate."
"[Steins;Gate] for sure, one of the best out there!"
"Steins;Gate and the Muv-Luv series are really good stories."
"My best vns are steins gate and the house in Fata Morgana."
"Steins;Gate. The first half is a bit slow... but the second half has some of the most enjoyable scenes I've ever played."
#4
AI: The Somnium Files
4.5
(11)
"I'm also gonna nominate AI: The Somnium Files. One of my favorite Uchikoshi works."
"Is the spiritual successor to the Zero Escape franchise, also written and created by Uchikoshi"
"I cannot recommend the AI: The Somnium Files games enough. They are absolutely fantastic."
"AI: The Somnium Files (and its sequel, Nirvana Initiative)."
"It's really good, voice acted and an interesting story and characters."
"Includes a little bit of fan service sometimes but definitely wouldn't call it 18+."
"Ai the somnium files are fun games."
"I’d throw out a recommendation for AI: The Somnium Files too, if you enjoy murder mysteries."
"AI: The Somnium Files is pretty good."
"AI: The Somnium Files is good."
#5
Raging Loop
4.2
(9)
"[Raging Loop] is very good."
"It's a great game, characters are great and setting is really atmospheric."
"Raging loop definitely got me thinking about life and existence AND it has a ton of content."
"Phenomeno is good short one, also Raging loop."
"Raging Loop and Danganronpa Decadence are good options after Phoenix Wright."
"Raging loop."
"Raging Loop is an easy recommendation."
"Mixed feeling, but probably worth your time"
#6
VA-11 Hall-A
4.9
(7)
"VA-11 Hall-A is pretty fun and takes 18 hours or less."
"A great little bartend"
"I like Va-11 Hall-a, it’s a cyber punk bartending game with a lot of great characters."
"VA-11 Hall A is the best and it's not even close."
"VA-11 HALL-A and Coffee Talk were both nice and chill."
"I personally love VA-11 HALL-A."
"VA-11 HALL-A is nice, but it is set in a dystopian cyberpunk future."
#7
The House in Fata Morgana
4.7
(7)
"The House in Fata Morgana."
"I also recommend The House in Fata Morgana, which is on the darker and longer side."
"House in Fata Morgana is a masterpiece in story telling."
"The House in Fata Morgana is a stellar vn."
"House of Fata Morgana, definitely."
"The House in Fata Morgana is a great read IMO."
"House in Fata Morgana."
#8
Fata Morgana
4.4
(5)
"Fata Morgana, it’s got a real nice version on the switch with bonus content."
"My favorite was Fata Morgana."
"Fata morgana is pretty good but it's slightly on the longer side."
"Fata morgana."
"Fata Morgana."
#9
The Letter
4.0
(5)
"Mixed feeling, but probably worth your time"
"Ooo have you checked out 'The Letter' or 'Paranormasight'? Two of my faves!"
"There’s also The letter which is actual horror and I like it quite a bit."
"The Letter."
"The Letter."
#10
Zero Escape
5.0
(4)
"* Zero Escape."
"Zero Escape, AI The Somnium Files and it's sequel, etc."
"I'd recommend Zero Escape, Phoenix Wright, danganronpa, little Busters, cross ✝️ channel, white Album, yuno, Kara No Shoujo, Fata morgana, ore-tachi, daemon muramasa."
"I will always recommend the Zero Escape games."
#11
Witch on the Holy Night
5.0
(4)
"Witch on the Holy Night"
"Available now, Witch on the Holy Night."
"Witch on the Holy Night is the best 20 hours you'll ever spend on a VN."
"Is a must play and only on Switch."
#12
Fate/stay night
5.0
(4)
"Fate/Stay Night"
"Fate/Stay Night was long but great."
"Coming later this year, Fate Stay Night."
"Fate/stay night is getting a Switch remaster this year!"
#13
Paranormasight
4.8
(4)
"Gonna throw out Paranormasight to go with all your other recs you got here."
"I'd go with Paranormasight, as it's been the best VN I've played all year."
"I can't recommend Paranormasight enough. Perfect VN for the upcoming spooky season."
"Paranormasight is great!"
#14
Ace Attorney Trilogy
4.8
(4)
"Ace Attorney Trilogy is long indeed but you have to consider they're 3 games in 1."
"Ace attorney trilogy is great and I am obligated to recommend the great ace attorney chronicles too."
"Ace Attorney Trilogy - It’s not a pure visual novel... but goddamn is it a treat."
"Ace attorney trilogy!"
#15
Slay the Princess
6.0
(3)
"Slay the Princess is one of the only Visual Novels I’ve played but I really liked it, 9/10."
"It's a horror visual with a lot of branching paths and twists, depending on what conversation choices you make."
"I’ve heard a lot of good things about slay the princess."
#16
Saya no Uta
4.3
(4)
"My personal route through VNs was something Saya no Uta as a first visual novel."
"Saya no Uta (has more gore but less fanservice than Corpse Party)."
"Messed up in lots of ways."
"Saya no uta."
#17
Clannad
5.0
(3)
"CLANNAD - Released back in 2004, it is set at a Japanese high school, considered one of the greatest VNs"
"Clannad or Little busters."
"The Clannad VN famously is one of the goats."
#18
07th Expansion
5.0
(3)
"Any Ryukishi07 work."
"...Kara no Shoujo has some dark murder investigations."
"A lot of 07th expansion/Ryukishi works are horror - No Naku Koro Ni series + Iwaihime (kintetic novel aka no choices - it just autoplays)..."
#19
Chaos;Child
4.7
(3)
"I second Chaos;Child, it almost rivals Steins;Gate, for me."
"I would recommend Chaos;Child and Sakura no Mori Dreamers."
"Chaos;Child !!!"
#20
Umineko
4.7
(3)
"Umineko will make you question a few things really hard. And is the only novel about which I'd say that it was a life-changing experience for me."
"Umineko, subahibi, totono, muramasa!"
"Mixed feeling, but probably worth your time"
#21
Little Busters!
4.7
(3)
"I heavily suggest Little Busters."
"Little Busters is from the same company Key."
"Two great and tragic stories with all kinds of twists."
#22
Before Your Eyes
4.3
(3)
"Before Your Eyes is pretty good."
"Before Your Eyes."
#23
World End Syndrome
4.3
(3)
"World End Syndrome and Raging Loop are my go to recommendations on the Switch."
"I like little filler or shorter visual novels, so World End Syndrome, Return to Shiranagasu Island (Dark! Be warned)"
"I'm really enjoying World End Syndrome."
#24
Otome Domain
4.0
(3)
"Otome Domain is less than 15 hours but one of my favorite moeges."
"Otome Domain and Daitoshokan were there when I was depressed."
"Probably the easiest one that I played."
#25
YuzuSoft
4.0
(3)
"Anything by Yuzusoft is a high-production romance game"
"Any Yuzusoft VNs (Sanoba Witch, Senren Banka, Riddle Joker, Cafe Stella, etc.) would do."
"I'd recommend any YuzuSoft titles."
#26
Kara no Shoujo
4.0
(3)
"Kara no Shoujo ep 1 is good."
"Kara no Shoujo."
"I'd recommend Kara no Shoujo."
#27
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
5.0
(2)
"Gonna also go to bat for 13 Sentinels."
"If you haven't played it already."
#28
Katawa Shoujo
5.0
(2)
"Katawa Shoujo (this is what got me into the whole genre)"
#29
Atri: My Dear Moments
5.0
(2)
"Atri: My Dear Moments - Bittersweet robot story."
"Solid reads imo!"
#30
Stray Gods
5.0
(2)
"A Greek gods retelling in modern times and a musical! Super fun 10/10."
"I've heard fantastic things about Stray Gods, it's a musical vn game made by David Gaider who was lead writer for Dragon Age"
#31
The Last Secret
5.0
(2)
"TLS and S2 are scifi adventures with romance, TLS more adventure and S2 more romcom."
"You might also have a look at my VNs, [The Last Secret and Sweet Science]."
#32
5bp
5.0
(2)
"Steins Gate is considered the cream of the crop for visual novels."
"Steins;Gate is my favorite VN of all time."
#33
Love Esquire
5.0
(2)
"If you need something to make you laugh out loud, Love Esquire is the way to go."
"Top tier voice acting, 5 different story routes with 15 endings."
#34
Heart of the Woods
5.0
(2)
"I've enjoyed Heart of the Woods, Everlasting Summer, Doki Doki Literature Club Plus, and Senren * Banka."
"Heart of the Woods is my Favorite"
#35
Key
5.0
(2)
"It's honestly my go to recommendation for any new comers to VNs."
"It is THE best robot girl vn by key(imo)"
#36
Dream Daddy
5.0
(2)
"Dream Daddy and Freezer Pops come to mind for dating VNs."
"Dream Daddy for sure."
#37
AI
5.0
(2)
"I say you can try these:
\-AI: The Somnium Files"
"\-AI: The Somnium FIles Nirvana Initiative (these 2 are from the director/scenario writer of the Zero Escape series)"
#38
SeaBed
4.5
(2)
"SeaBed"
"I really liked SeaBed."
#39
Cupid Parasite
4.5
(2)
"Cupid Parasite is a colorful and hilarious otome game that’s super engaging and has amazing music."
"A few of those on switch you could look into: -cupid parasite (although this one is a bit more fantasy with over the top situations so it might not be grounded in reality enough)..."
#40
Chaos;Head
4.5
(2)
"It’s the only horror VN that’s actually had me scared."
"Warning about the chaos;child suggestion. Its highly recommended that you read chaos;head first."
#41
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
4.5
(2)
"Phantom Detective: Ghost Trick is an amazing VN with puzzle elements."
#42
Life is Strange
4.0
(2)
"Life is Strange"
"The Life is Strange series is like a visual novel with gaming elements."
#43
Beacon Pines
4.0
(2)
"I was gonna suggest Beacon pines because it’s super cute but it’s not really a visual novel in the normal sense and it does get spooky early on but still retains the cuteness."
"Beacon Pines!"
#44
Aokana: Four Rhythms Across the Blue
4.0
(2)
"Aokana: Four Rhythms Across The Blue."
"I can really recommend AoKana."
#45
Coffee Talk
4.0
(2)
"Coffee Talk, and its sequel Hibiscus and Butterfly."
"Coffee talk"
#46
Corpse Factory
4.0
(2)
"Corpse factory was really good. Lot's of people had mixed feelings on it."
"CORPSE FACTORY."
#47
If My Heart Had Wings
4.0
(2)
"If my heart had wings or aokana? But are not horror, have serious topics but are grounded!"
"A few to try depending on your tastes would be Aokana, If My Heart Had Wings, Little Busters, Clannad or Senren *Banka."
#48
Wonderful Everyday
4.0
(2)
"I think Wonderful Everyday is an incredible work."
"I recommend Wonderful Everday because it has some few familiar trope and story structure to Higurashi."
#49
Muv-Luv
4.0
(2)
"It is well worth it if you stick with it, it turns into something truly amazing."
"I recommend MuvLuv."
#50
Sweet Science
5.0
(1)
"TLS and S2 are scifi adventures with romance, TLS more adventure and S2 more romcom."
#51
Full Metal Daemon: Muramasa
5.0
(1)
"It's got philosophical themes, and is about balance between good and evil."
#52
House of Fatamorgana
5.0
(1)
"While not directly horror, if you haven’t read house of fatamorgana, you’ll definitely dig it."
#53
Doki Doki Literature Club
5.0
(1)
"Got a fantastic re-release for Switch in 2021, it adds a bunch of bonus content and is really fun to 100%"
#54
Garage: Bad Dream Adventure
5.0
(1)
"It's a work worthy of being seen in the tier of subahibi, umineko and other 'all-time greats'."
#55
Mahoutsukai no Yoru: Witch on The Holy Night
5.0
(1)
"Recently been localized an is about 30 hours long."
#56
Subarashiki Hibi
5.0
(1)
"I would recommend Subarashiki Hibi. Deep shit."
#57
9-nine series
5.0
(1)
"I think you could like the 9-nine series. It fits both of the things you pointed out."
#58
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
5.0
(1)
"* Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy."
#59
Funbag Fantasy
5.0
(1)
"Best translated nukige storyline is Funbag fantasy (lute hende's saga)"
#60
Danganronpa 2
5.0
(1)
"For Danganronpa, after watching season 1 of the anime you can play Danganronpa 2."
#61
Sabbat of the Witch
5.0
(1)
"Awesome plot really got me in, if to spend money, definitely buy this game!"
#62
Grisaia
5.0
(1)
"Also there is Grisaia Kajitsu / fruita of grisaia."
#63
Tsukihime
5.0
(1)
"Tsukihime Remake"
#64
Lover Pretend
4.0
(1)
"...-lover pretend -variable barricade -bustafellows."
#65
Damekoi
4.0
(1)
"Since you loved the White Album 2 so much, maybe you should check out Damekoi."
#66
I Walk Among Zombies
4.0
(1)
"There aren’t a whole lot of translated horror VNs."
#67
Kara no Shojo
4.0
(1)
"Kara no shojo, sweet pool."
#68
N/A
4.0
(1)
"PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo."
#69
Fate Stay Night
4.0
(1)
"Fate stay night."
#70
Donut County
4.0
(1)
"Check out Donut County. No romance elements but It combines some Visual Novel elements with light puzzle gameplay."
#71
Highway Blossoms
4.0
(1)
"Highway Blossoms is nice."
#72
Chaos Head
4.0
(1)
"It’s been hard to top that in VN’s for me, but Chaos Head comes close."
#73
Bustafellows
4.0
(1)
"Could try out Bustafellows. Romance mixed with a mystery."
#74
Majikoi
4.0
(1)
"Personally I would recommend you majikoi for romcom."
#75
Cafe Stella
4.0
(1)
"What I remember VN that look so modern is cafe stella."
#76
Maggot Baits
4.0
(1)
"I have played maggot baits and it has opened up a whole new world of traumatization for me."
#77
Date A Live
4.0
(1)
"Quite lined but interesting because of plot twist from main storyline."
#78
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
4.0
(1)
"The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante."
#79
Fururaba
4.0
(1)
"Yuzuyu route from Fururaba."
#80
The Wolf Among Us
4.0
(1)
"The Wolf Among Us is really good, its on mobile and sounds like it might be up your alley"
#81
Clover Day's
4.0
(1)
"A route with Hikaru from Clover Day's."
#82
Camp Buddy: Scoutmaster Season
4.0
(1)
"If you liked Camp Buddy."
#83
Eternity
4.0
(1)
"Eternity is a short one, but it’s fun!"
#84
Andromeda 6
4.0
(1)
"Andromeda 6, Repeat: the Visual Novel."
#85
Little Misfortune
4.0
(1)
"Little Misfortune."
#86
Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
4.0
(1)
"Behind The Frame: The Finest Scenery."
#87
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
4.0
(1)
"Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk."
#88
Needy Streamer Overload
4.0
(1)
"Needy Streamer Overload."
#89
Princess Evangile W Happiness
4.0
(1)
"Only one that comes to mind is Konomi's route."
#90
Corpse Party
4.0
(1)
"I really have to recommend Corpse Party."
#91
Majikoi!
4.0
(1)
"Majikoi is good stuff."
#92
Moege
4.0
(1)
"Moege stuff might be the one for you."
#93
Marco and the Galaxy Dragon
4.0
(1)
"Marco And The Galaxy Dragon and it's only $5.99."
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