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We filtered the 40 games similar to WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT down to the 22 that fit the “Anime” category. Spirited Heart Deluxe, Hate Plus and Steins;Gate 0 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT.

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The best games with a anime setting like WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT

22 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Spirited Heart DeluxeClosest overall match

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SoloNarrativeFantasyAnime2D

Steam👍 46%· 90

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, deep RPG systems and vibe casual, while skipping combat magic

Spirited Heart is a fantasy life simulation game. Create your fantasy alter ego choosing between an apparently normal human, a cute elf and a wicked demoness: they behave differently in the various dialogue choices you'll encounter during the game.

Where it drifts furthest from WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT.

It predates WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Hate PlusClosest on tone

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SoloNarrativeFantasyAnimeSci-Fi

Steam👍 84%· 587RAWG👍 75%· 20IGDB80· 1

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

✓ If you enjoyed WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and historical setting, while skipping combat magic

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 WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT.

It predates WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam👍 96%· 8.1KIGDB87· 11OC84· 43

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

✓ Shared with WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, historical setting and setting cyberpunk, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT: visuals.

It predates WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloNarrativeFantasyAnimeDark

Steam👍 96%· 32KIGDB83· 2

Year 2015Dev HuniePotOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT, it's known for visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT: visuals.

It predates WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

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SoloNarrativeAnime2DFirst Person

Steam👍 98%· 43K

Year 2013Dev CapcomOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Like WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, visual first person and visual third person, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT: visuals.

It predates WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Cherry Tree High Comedy Club

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SoloNarrativeAnime2DCozy

Steam👍 84%· 583

Year 2012Dev 773 · Nyu MediaPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Shared with WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and loot and gear systems, while skipping combat magic

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 WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT.

It predates WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloNarrativeAnime2DDark

Steam👍 95%· 77KRAWG👍 77%· 952

Year 2013Dev Soviet GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ If you enjoyed WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, visual first person and free to play, while skipping combat magic

Everlasting Summer is a visual novel about a man named Semyon who is teleported from modern Russia into summer camp somewhere in Soviet Union.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT.

It predates WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam👍 86%· 279

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

✓ Like WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and visual first person, while skipping combat magic

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?

Where it drifts furthest from WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT.

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#9Analogue: A Hate Story

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SoloNarrativeAnimeSci-Fi

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping combat magic

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 WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT.

It predates WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Go! Go! Nippon! ~My First Trip to Japan~

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SoloNarrativeAnimeCozyFirst Person

Steam👍 86%· 3.1KRAWG👍 40%· 45

Year 2014Dev OVERDRIVE · MangaGamerPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Like WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT, it's known for adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

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

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!

Where it drifts furthest from WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT.

It predates WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11eden*

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SoloNarrativeAnimeCozySci-Fi

Steam👍 97%· 5.1K

Year 2015Dev Key · MangaGamerPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel and setting scifi, while skipping combat magic

The final love story on a dying planet. In the near future, an ominous red star suddenly appears in the sky. Its presence is about to bring about the extinction of all life on Earth. The unified government proposes an evacuation project to take all of mankind into space, but in order to make the seemingly impossible project a reality, 'felixes' are brought into the world.

It predates WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloNarrativeAnimeCasualOpen World

Steam👍 51%· 253

Year 2015Playtime ~4hOn PC

✓ Shared with WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping combat magic

X-note is a blend between Visual Novel and Dating Sim. Follow the story of Essi as she pursues the truth of her mother's death. The game occurs over 30 days, of which you can train Essi's psychic abilities, explore the school, collect notes, and make choices to determine her fate. There are a total of 3 pursuable romances, 40+ original illustrations, and 9 endings to unlock.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT.

It predates WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam👍 94%· 7.6KIGDB75· 8OC72· 43

Year 2011Dev Mediatonic · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping combat magic

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT.

It predates WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14CLANNAD

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SoloNarrativeAnimeCasualCozy

Steam👍 98%· 11KRAWG👍 85%· 53MC83

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

✓ Like WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping combat magic

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.

It predates WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi

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SoloNarrativeAnimeDarkHorror

Steam👍 99%· 906

Year 2018Dev 07th Expansion · MangaGamerPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping combat magic

June, 1983. The summer heat has arrived earlier than it does most years. By day there are cicadas, and by night, the higurashi. Hinamizawa, a small village in the Japanese countryside. While there are fewer than two thousand people there, every year, 'something' happens.

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