Best Visual Novel Games
Branching stories, memorable casts, and route-based replays. The best visual novels according to readers. Doki Doki Literature Club!, Fate/Grand Order and Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony lead the pack. Ranked from 454 rated visual novels using combined player and critic scores, weighted by vote count and refreshed daily.
454 rated games4.4 avg score of top 50daily updated
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3.9
The Incident at Galley House
Puzzle · Adventure
4.3
Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse
Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator
3.3
Tiny Bunny
Adventure · Indie
4.4
Z.A.T.O.: I Love the World and Everything In It
Indie · Visual Novel
4.3
S.p.l.i.t
Puzzle · Simulator
3.5
Last Report
Point-and-click · Simulator
4.7
Vivid/Stasis
Music · Indie
4
Date Everything!
Simulator · Indie
4.1
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy
Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator
4.4
Wednesdays
Point-and-click · Adventure
3.6
Cabernet
Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator
3.6
Urban Myth Dissolution Center
Puzzle · Adventure
Top 50 visual novels
Weighted by player & critic ratings
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best visual novel of all time?
Based on combined player and critic ratings, Doki Doki Literature Club! (2017) currently ranks first among visual novels on Tsumi, followed by Fate/Grand Order and Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony.
How are visual novels ranked on this page?
Scores come from IGDB player and critic ratings, weighted by the number of votes so a game with three perfect ratings does not outrank a classic with thousands. The list updates daily.
How many visual novels are on Tsumi?
This page draws from 454 visual novels with enough ratings to rank. Tsumi tracks hundreds of thousands of games overall, so nearly any title can be added to your library.
Can I track my visual novels backlog on Tsumi?
Yes. Press the plus button on any game to add it to your backlog, or link your Steam account to import your entire library with hours played. Visual novels you own on other platforms can be added manually.
