What is the best game similar to eden*?

The closest game to eden* is planetarian HD, scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like eden*?

The three closest games to eden* are: 1. planetarian HD (78/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action (78/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi (74/100, 6 shared attributes). All share eden*'s most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 37 candidates across 7 dimensions.

Is VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action similar to eden*?

Yes, very much so — VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action scores 78/100 similarity to eden*. They share 7 attributes, including visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What Visual Novel games are similar to eden*?

The best Visual Novel games similar to eden* are planetarian HD, VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action, Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi and Cherry Tree High Comedy Club. All share the Visual Novel genre alongside other key eden* attributes like visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

How is similarity to eden* calculated?

We compare eden* against every game in our catalog using 7 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the eden* experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

eden* is hard to replace: few games combine visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting anime in quite the same way. We compared eden* against over 6,700 titles across 7 gameplay attributes and found 37 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. planetarian HD, VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action and Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi lead the list, with planetarian HD reaching a 78/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes eden* special.

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to eden*. Each one has been evaluated across 7 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1planetarian HDClosest overall match

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SoloNarrativeCozyAnimeSci-Fi

Steam👍 99%· 3.3K

Year 2017Dev VisualArts/Key · VisualArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed eden*, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, vibe casual and post-apocalyptic world

It is thirty years after the failure of the Space Colonization Program. Humanity is nearly extinct. A perpetual and deadly Rain falls on the Earth. Men known as "Junkers" plunder goods and artifacts from the ruins of civilization. One such Junker sneaks alone into the most dangerous of all ruins -- a "Sarcophagus City". In the center of this dead city, he discovers a pre-War planetarium.

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#2VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action

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SoloNarrativeCozySci-FiAnime

Steam👍 97%· 38KRAWG👍 89%· 441MC81IGDB84· 9OC84· 66

Year 2016Dev Wolfgame · Ysbryd GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed eden*, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, puzzle design and vibe casual

VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life. In this world, corporations reign supreme, all human life is infected with nanomachines designed to oppress them, and the terrifying White Knights ensure that everyone obeys the laws. But, this is not about those people.

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#3Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi

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SoloNarrativeCozyAnimeDark

Steam👍 98%· 1.3KRAWG👍 100%· 28

Year 2016Dev 07th Expansion · MangaGamerPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed eden*, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping setting scifi

The 58th year of Shouwa, early summer. It’s June, and the summer heat has arrived earlier than it does most years. By day there are crickets, and by night there are cicadas. We’re in Hinamizawa, a small village in the countryside. There are fewer than two thousand people here.

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#4Cherry Tree High Comedy ClubClosest on tone

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SoloNarrativeCozyAnimeLoot

Steam👍 84%· 583

Year 2012Dev 773 · Nyu MediaPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Shared with eden*: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping setting scifi

Comedy fanatic and high school student Mairu Hibisu has decided to set up a comedy club in her school, but her nemesis and the head of the student council, Chitose Karasuyama, isn’t about to make things easy… The school rules require a minimum of 5 students to set up a new club and Mairu is 3…

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for eden*.

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#5CLANNAD

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SoloNarrativeCozyAnimeCasual

Steam👍 98%· 11KRAWG👍 85%· 53MC83

Year 2015Dev VisualArts/Key · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Like eden*, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, while skipping setting scifi

StoryAfter the death of his mother, Tomoya Okazaki—a guarded delinquent student at Hikarizaka High School—struggles to not only make sense of the abusive relationship he has with his alcoholic father, but also find meaning in his life.

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Steam👍 96%· 983IGDB75· 1

Year 2017Dev Whirlpool · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like eden*, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi

INTERESTING FEATURES LIKE MOVING CAT EARS! Japan. From time immemorial, there are those who possess superhuman abilities. These beings who looked like a cross between man and beast are called Demi-Humans. They acted as Ninja and served those in power.

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SoloNarrativeAnimeSci-FiFantasy

Steam👍 96%· 8.1KIGDB87· 11OC84· 43

Year 2015Dev 5pb. · PQubeOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with eden*: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, historical setting and setting cyberpunk, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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#8AI: The Somnium Files

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeAnimeSci-FiDark

Steam👍 92%· 9.2KIGDB86· 2OC82· 47

Year 2019Dev Spike ChunsoftOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like eden*, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for eden*.

Released 4 years after eden*.

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#9AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana InitiativeClosest on setting

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SoloNarrativeSci-FiAnimeDark

Steam👍 86%· 3.7KIGDB87· 4OC86· 67

Year 2022Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like eden*, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual first person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for eden*.

Released 7 years after eden*.

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#10Analogue: A Hate Story

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SoloNarrativeSci-FiAnime

Steam👍 93%· 2.3KRAWG👍 73%· 40MC62IGDB73· 2

Year 2012Dev Love Conquers All GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

Just UpdatedNow includes the Science and Tradition DLC Includes two new costumes for the cosplaying AI *Hyun-ae: a scientist's lab coat, and the traditional hanbok that the Pale Bride wore.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for eden*.

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#11Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeAnime2DFirst Person

Steam👍 98%· 43K

Year 2013Dev CapcomOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Like eden*, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, visual 2d and visual first person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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#12Hate Plus

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeSci-FiAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 84%· 587RAWG👍 75%· 20IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev Love Conquers All GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed eden*, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Let's spend the next three real-time days together uncovering the mystery of what went horribly wrong on a derelict generation ship, with the help of a spunky/more-than-slightly-traumatized AI sidekick! A sequel to Analogue: A Hate Story that tells a whole new hate story of its own.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for eden*.

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Steam👍 94%· 2.7KRAWG👍 56%· 34IGDB80· 1

Year 2016Dev AlienWorks · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed eden*, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi

Highway Blossoms is a short yuri kinetic novel set in the American Southwest. After an old gold rush miner's journal is discovered, supposedly detailing where he hid parts of his stash, a nationwide craze begins as would-be prospectors try to solve its clues and strike it rich.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for eden*.

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#14Go! Go! Nippon! ~My First Trip to Japan~

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SoloNarrativeCozyAnimeFirst Person

Steam👍 86%· 3.1KRAWG👍 40%· 45

Year 2014Dev OVERDRIVE · MangaGamerPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Like eden*, it's known for adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and visual first person, while skipping setting scifi

The week you spend in Japan will certainly be memorable!!! Get a taste of the foreign travel offered by printed guidebooks. Enjoy a tour around Japan from the comfort of your own home!

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for eden*.

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SoloNarrativeAnimeFirst Person

Steam👍 86%· 279

Year 2016Dev sakevisualPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like eden*, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and visual first person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

A visual novel/sim game about life, love, and working in the entertainment industry. Play as makeup artist Sian Goodin as she navigates the world of showbiz. Work with upcoming talent or established pros?

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for eden*.

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Complete list of eden* alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with eden*, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Flower Shop: Summer In Fairbrook

Simulation · Visual Novel

Flower Shop: Winter In Fairbrook

Simulation · Visual Novel

Heileen 3: New Horizons

Simulation · Visual Novel

Professor Layton and the Unwound Future

Puzzle · Visual Novel

Always Remember Me

Visual Novel · Simulation

Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Puzzle · Visual Novel

Emily is Away

Simulation · Visual Novel

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

Puzzle · Visual Novel

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations

Puzzle · Visual Novel

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice

Puzzle · RPG

Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth

Puzzle · Simulation

Chicken Police - Paint it RED!

Visual Novel · Adventure

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies

Puzzle · Simulation

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All

Puzzle · Visual Novel

Hotel Dusk: Room 215

Puzzle · Visual Novel

NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Nachi

Visual Novel · Simulation

NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha

Simulation · Visual Novel

HuniePop

Simulation · RPG

Kitty Powers' Matchmaker

Visual Novel · Simulation

Retention

Adventure · Visual Novel

Katawa Shoujo

Simulation · Visual Novel

Airport Simulator 2014

Simulation · Visual Novel

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to eden*?: The closest game to eden* is planetarian HD, scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like eden*?: The three closest games to eden* are: 1. planetarian HD (78/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action (78/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi (74/100, 6 shared attributes). All share eden*'s most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 37 candidates across 7 dimensions.
Is VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action similar to eden*?: Yes, very much so — VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action scores 78/100 similarity to eden*. They share 7 attributes, including visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Visual Novel games are similar to eden*?: The best Visual Novel games similar to eden* are planetarian HD, VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action, Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi and Cherry Tree High Comedy Club. All share the Visual Novel genre alongside other key eden* attributes like visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to eden* calculated?: We compare eden* against every game in our catalog using 7 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the eden* experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.