Visual Novels are interactive story games, usually accompanied by anime-inspired visuals. Fans of this increasingly popular medium know that there are amazing stories embedded in these games. Steam has a varied library of visual novels in 2020 that fans of all genres can enjoy.
Due to the overwhelming number of visual novels on Steam, it is difficult for fans to know where to start. To get readers started, here are the top 10 visual novels on Steam. These rankings are based on the quality of the story, characters, and visual/audio presentation.
10 Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk
Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk is an Otome visual novel that is a sequel to Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly. Otome (maiden games) are aimed at a female audience and allow the player to romance the male cast. The story follows Jed, a young woman who is raised as a man because of her red-colored eyes. Red eyes in the world of Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk are a sign of a witch that brings misfortune. Follow her through her journey to hide her identity and survive the old Salem reminiscent town where she lives.
Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk is ten to thirty hours long and can be found on Steam today for $29.99. Fans of mystery and romance will enjoy this story the most.
9 Raging Loop
Raging Loop is a mystery/horror visual novel where a young man finds himself trapped in a strange, remote village with bizarre traditions. Follow the protagonist as he struggles to stay alive when murders begin to occur, and villagers say it is due to a mythical deity. Find out why these murders are happening, and if this tragedy is being caused by gods or humans. Fans of this game know that it keeps you on the edge of your seat as you anticipate what could possibly happen next.
Raging Loop is thirty hours long and can be found for $29.99 on Steam today.
8 AI: The Somnium Files
AI: The Somnium Files is a sci-fi/mystery visual novel. The protagonist, Date, is a special police officer who becomes wrapped up a serial killer case nicknamed the Cyclops Killer. Date obtains the ability to explore other characters’ dream worlds as short, timed puzzle segments.
This visual novel has a notably beautiful presentation with gorgeous and moving 3D models instead of still images. AI: The Somnium files takes thirty hours to complete and can be found on Steam for $59.99.
7 The Fruit of Grisaia
The Fruit of Grisaia is a psychological drama/romance visual novel. The main character, Yuuji, is a transfer student to a small school with only five students. Yuuji and the other students all have their own “unique circumstances” that require them to be there. The main female characters are all romanceable and have their own unique story routes.
The Fruit of Grisaia is very long, with over 50 hours of story, and has two direct sequels to enjoy after completion. It can be found on Steam for $39.99.
6 Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
Danganronpa is one of the more well-known games on this list. It is known for the crazy characters that inhabit its world and its thrilling mystery story. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc is the first game in this series of “killing” games. The story of Danganronpa begins with Hope’s Peak Academy, a school of elite students all with their own ultimate ability.
The main character, Naegi, is on his way to his first day at Hope’s Peak Academy when he loses consciousness and awakens in one of the classrooms under strange circumstances. He realizes that he is trapped there with a group of other students. Then, a strange game begins where the classmates are told they must kill each other if they want to ever leave the school. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc takes twenty-five to thirty hours to complete and is $19.99 on Steam today.
5 Steins;Gate
Steins;Gate is another well-known visual novel, particularly adored by anime fans. This visual novel is a sci-fi/mystery, and the second game in the Science Adventure series. Okabe Rintarou, a “mad scientist,” is the main character, who figures out a way to time travel with only his microwave. As funny as this premise may sound, the story becomes more gripping and less humorous over time as the consequences of time travel become apparent. Steins;Gate is forty hours long and can be found on Steam for $29.99.
4 Zero Escape: The Nonary Games
Zero Escape: The Nonary Games includes the first two games in the Zero Escape series. These two games are 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors, and Virtue’s Last Reward. These games are mystery/puzzle visual novels. There is a lot to enjoy here with interesting and likable characters, a compelling mystery, and brain-testing puzzles.
Zero Escape: The Nonary Games will take you around forty hours to complete, and is on Steam for $29.99.
3 Clannad
Clannad is a romance/drama visual novel by Key. The main character, Tomoya, is depressed and lost at the beginning of the story. Follow Tomoya as he finds his purpose through the people he meets and the romances he pursues.
Clannad has many branching character routes, one for each of the main female characters. Clannad is eighty hours long and is $44.99 on Steam.
2 Little Busters!
Little Busters! is another romance/drama game by Key, the same creators of the previous entry, Clannad. The main character is a weak young man with narcolepsy named Riki. The story follows his daily life with his childhood friends. However, the player soon finds that not everything is as it seems in this peaceful world. There are many different endings to uncover in this game and the player needs to replay the game multiple times to grasp the entirety of the story.
Little Busters! is eighty hours long and is $34.99 on Steam today.
1 The House in Fata Morgana
The House in Fata Morgana is a game with a story that is impossible to forget. The main character is a man with amnesia who finds himself in a mansion. In this mansion, a nameless maid tells him a story that allows him to uncover the mysteries of both the mansion and himself. There are many twists and turns in this story and the experience ends up being an unforgettable one.
With gorgeous gothic visuals, a chilling soundtrack, and an epic, beautiful narrative this visual novel stands out as the best on Steam. It is thirty-five hours long and can be found for $24.99 on Steam.
![\"IT電腦補習](\"http://itteacheritfreelance.hk/test/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/logo2-2.png\"){kind=logo}
www.itsec.hk
www.itsec.vip
www.itseceu.uk
Leave a Reply