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We filtered the 29 games similar to Retention down to the 20 that fit the “Cozy” category. NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Nachi, NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha and CLANNAD top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Retention.

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

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Year 2015Dev Sometimes You

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Within the “Cozy” category, the closest game to Retention is NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Nachi — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha and CLANNAD follow close behind.

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The best cozy games like Retention

20 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Retention. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Nachi

97

NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Nachi

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyMelee

Steam👍 94%· 271

Year 2017Dev Whirlpool · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Retention, it's known for visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and setting anime, while skipping adventure storytelling

#2NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha

97

NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyMelee

Steam👍 92%· 213

Year 2017Dev Whirlpool · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Retention, it's known for deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and setting anime, while skipping adventure storytelling

97

CLANNAD

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCozyAnime

Steam👍 98%· 11KRAWG👍 85%· 53MC83

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

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

≠ Its own twist: setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

Steam PS Nintendo

#4Lucy -The Eternity She Wished For- Ending Theme OST

97

Lucy -The Eternity She Wished For- Ending Theme OST

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCozy2D

Steam👍 95%· 8.2KRAWG👍 82%· 34IGDB72· 2

Year 2016Dev Modern Visual Arts LaboratoryPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Shared with Retention: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: setting anime and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

#5Flower Shop: Summer In Fairbrook

97

Flower Shop: Summer In Fairbrook

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrativeCozy2D

Steam👍 69%· 138IGDB60· 1

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Retention, it's known for deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

#6Heileen 3: New Horizons

97

Heileen 3: New Horizons

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCozyAnime

Steam👍 63%· 89

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Retention, it's known for deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: setting anime, while skipping exploration and discovery

#7Always Remember Me

97

Always Remember Me

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCozyAnime

Steam👍 61%· 271

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Retention, expect visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: setting anime, while skipping exploration and discovery

#8Flower Shop: Winter In Fairbrook

97

Flower Shop: Winter In Fairbrook

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrativeCozy2D

Steam👍 63%· 109

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Retention: deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings setting anime and visual first person, while skipping exploration and discovery

#9VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action

97

VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCozy2D

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Retention, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with setting cyberpunk, setting scifi and setting anime, while skipping exploration and discovery

#10NEKO-NIN exHeart

97

NEKO-NIN exHeart

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyDark

Steam👍 96%· 983IGDB75· 1

Year 2017Dev Whirlpool · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Retention, it's known for deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

#11Highway Blossoms

97

Highway Blossoms

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCozyDark

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

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

#12planetarian HD

96

planetarian HD

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCozyAnime

Steam👍 99%· 3.3K

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

✓ If you enjoyed Retention, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings setting anime, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping puzzle design

#13Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!

96

Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCozy2D

Steam👍 97%· 31KIGDB83· 2OC87· 38

Year 2021Dev Team Salvato · Serenity ForgeOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Like Retention, it's known for visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, deep RPG systems and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

#14Doki Doki Literature Club!

95

Doki Doki Literature Club!

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCozyDark

Steam👍 96%· 221KRAWG👍 83%· 1.3KMC78IGDB95· 2OC87· 8

Year 2017Dev Team SalvatoPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping puzzle design

#15Kitty Powers' Matchmaker

95

Kitty Powers' Matchmaker

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrativeCozy2D

Steam👍 96%· 1.9KIGDB69· 4OC70· 15

Year 2014Dev Magic NotionPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Retention, expect visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: procedural generation, setting anime and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

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