Are you a fan of Visual Novel games? Are bored of playing all the existing games in this genre? Wonder no more, as we have compiled a list of the best Visual Novel PC games for you to experience with a unique blend of genres.
Visual Novel games have been gaining immense popularity among modern gamers thanks to their immersive storytelling and virtual games. Visual Novel games were not welcomed by gamers in the early era of gaming because of their heavy importance on the text and limited gameplay. However, now that’s not the case as this genre specifically is refreshing for any gamer who is bored of the typical action and adventure games.
The storyline is now considered to be equally important as the gameplay. So if you are a veteran gamer who played visual novel games a long time back and has now lost interest in it, now is the time you revoke that interest as 2023 has a lot to offer in this genre to its players.
Best Visual Novel PC Games
Anonymous;Code
The Sci-fi adventure is one of the best visual-novel games. Each installment includes a complex branching tale that combines the mystery and science fiction genres. The series as of now includes Chaos; Head, Chaos; Child, Steins gate, Robotics; Notes, Occultic; Nine, and several spin-offs. It is set in the near future on an alternate Earth and is based on a hacker who has decoded how to travel between many “layers” of the planet, save his life, and start over. It is quite similar to a video game in this regard. This tops our list of the best visual novel games in 2023, so do not forget to add this to your list.
Mask of the Rose
It is based on Fallen London and it highlights the underworld of London. The genre is based on a hybrid romance and murder mystery. The player finds themself in completing a census of the inhabitants of Fallen London and is forced into the underground setting. This is one of the bother best Visual novel games if you want to experience a unique genre. Not only would you experience a London underworld story but will also experience romance in this game, it is indeed a unique genre for you to explore. This one is set to be released in April 2023.
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly
The original version of this game was released in 2020 and it became instantly popular for its chilly vibe and modern gaming. The theme of the game is based in a cafe environment and the players inherit the role of Barista. She listens to all the complaints and stories of diverse customers while giving them guidance and support. The new version of the game is set in alternate Seattle, Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly will feature new characters to get to know, challenges to overcome, and a more complex drink-making system with the opportunity to make gorgeous latte art. It is scheduled to be released in Spring 2023.
Persona 3
This is another game by the Persona series and is entering PC gaming this year. This is based on teen detectives in modern fantasy and the characters in this game use an Evoker which apparently is not a gun. They fire the Evoker to summon their own Personas. The game strategies around time management, mystery, and high-school adventures. Persona 3 is set to be released this year on January 19 and players can now play this game of the Persona series on PC.
Forspoken
Forespoekn is highly appreciated for its visuals. It’s based on Frey Holland who is now in the magical world of Athia. He owns a magical bracelet and magical abilities. Frey can easily skate, jump, and run on walls in the open world of Athia. It is indeed a must-try if you are into magical stuff.
Dead Space Remake
It’s a recreation of a space horror shooter game from 2008 and has limited playtime like we saw a few months before the release of the Dead Space trailer. The new Dead Space is a lot like the old one but with better and more modern graphics. This game is set to release on January 27th, 2023.
Inkulinati
This is a turn-based styled game getting its inspiration for the story from the medieval era. Inkulinati is a strategy game where animals which resemble mythical creatures are present and serve as weaponry that is as cool as a sword or modern Rifle. You will gather a team of medieval creatures like cat bishops and snails by drawing them in Living ink to fight against the army in other Inkulinati.
Love Love Love, Burning in my Heart!
Love Love Love, Burning in my Heart! is tentatively scheduled to be released in the first half of 2023. As the name of the game suggests, it is based on a romance story. The story revolves around a school that teaches students about relationships and finding a love interest. In his quest to find a girlfriend, the hot-tempered Shoutarou fights against the Normie Resistance Brigade. Who could have imagined going to a school that teaches how to deal with relationship problems? Well, this game will be here to let you experience that.
Tron Identity
The developer of this game is Bitchell games which is a part of the Disney franchise. It is a visual novel adventure that is based on a detective program known as Query. In this game, all the decisions made by the players will determine the conclusion as you would be interacting with many other characters in the game. Finding yourself in a world built on unstable foundations and filled with whispered knowledge, it’s up to you to question suspects and investigate your surroundings to piece together the truth,” reads the description of the game.
LoveSick Darlings
This game has faced a lot of setbacks since 2019 and is now officially set to be released in 2023. LoveSick Darlings stands out for its exceptional character writing and how the story has been made interactive for its players, given how it keeps changing on the basis of the decisions you make in the game. The developer of the game has been releasing many updates about the scenes and dropping exclusive looks. No confirmed date of release has been announced yet.
These are all the best Visual Novel PC Games set to be released in 2023. Which one are you excited to play and are looking forward to exploring? Make sure to mark your dates and download these games as soon as it’s available for PC or any other device you have handy.
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