From the Wikipedia article:
A visual novel (ビジュアルノベル bijuaru noberu) is an interactive fiction game, featuring mostly static graphics, most often using anime-style art or occasionally live-action stills (and sometimes video footage). As the name might suggest, they resemble mixed-media novels.
The games can be just a simple "choose your own adventure", or they can have more gameplay with it. Usually, when they do, it's an RPG mix. They usually contain nudity and sex scenes. It is a shame that the western audience is mostly fine with shooting an innocent person in the face but isn't OK with consensual sex in video games. But who cares about that when you can play these by yourself and no one has to know about it.
Visual novels can be found usually on PC, but there are console ports (these are usually strip from their erotic scenes) and even console exclusives. Not every visual novel has sex and nudity in them, and most of them take tens of hours to read/play.
Japan has a crap load of visual novels. Westerners have also made their own games. This is a list that doesn't make an effort to tell them apart. All recommended visual novels from all platforms are welcome. If there isn't an English translation to said game, it shall be noted.
All that being said, on to...
The List
| Game Screen | Title | Genre/Contents | Description | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| placeholder | 11eyes ~Tsumi to batsu to aganai no shoujo~ | Supernatural, Fighting | Made by Lass, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | 3days ~Michite yuku kiza no kanata de~ | Horror, Fighting, Guro, Time Loop | Made by Lass, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | A Profile | Psychological | Made by Akabei Soft, has nudity. | 5-10 hours |
| placeholder | Air | Supernatural | Made by key, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Amatsukaze ~Kugutsu Jinpuu-chou~ | Ninja, Gameplay, Fantasy, Fighting, Eroero | Made by Ninetail, has nudity | 30-50 hours |
| placeholder | Ashita Deatta Shoujo | Time, Depressing | Made by Moon Stone, has nudity | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Ashita no Kimi to Autame ni | Magic Realist | Made by Purple Software, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Aster | Death, Depressing | Made by Rusk, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Ayakashi | Supernatural | Made by Crossnet, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Ayakashibito | Supernatural, Fighting | Made by Propeller, has nudity. | 30-50 hours |
| placeholder | Baldr Force | Cyberpunk, Gameplay, Mecha, Fighting | Made by Giga, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Baldr Sky | Cyberpunk, Gameplay, Mecha, Fighting | Made by Giga, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Bengarachou Hakubutsushi | Supernatural | Made by Railsoft, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Cartagra ~Tsuki kurui no yamai~ | Mystery | Made by Innocent Grey, has nudity. | 10-15 hours |
| placeholder | Clannad | Family, Healing | Made by Key, no nudity, officially ported in English. | 30-50 hours |
| placeholder | Clover Heart's | Society | Made by Alcot, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Cross Channel | Time Loop | Made by Flyingshine, has nudity, officially ported in English. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Dear My Friend | Pure Love | Made by Light, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Dies Irae: Also Sprach Zarathustra -die Wiederkunft- | Supernatural, Fighting | Made by Light, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Doko he iku no, ano hi | Time, Depressing | Made by Moon Stone | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | ef -the latter tale- | Relationships | Made by Minori, has nudity. | 10-15 hours |
| placeholder | Eien no Aselia: The Spirit of Eternity Sword | Fantasy | Made by Xuse, has nudity. | 50-100 hours |
| placeholder | Ever17: The Out of Infinity | Sci-Fi | Made by Kid, no nudity, officially ported in English. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Extravaganza ~Mushi mederu shoujo | Horror | Made by Black CYC, has nudity. | 30-50 hours. |
| placeholder | Fate/Stay Night | Fantasy, Fighting | Made by Type-Moon, has nudity, officially ported in English | 30-50 hours |
| placeholder | Flutter of Birds ~Toritachi no habataki | Death, Depressing | Made by Silkys, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Forest | Magic Realist | Made by Liar Soft, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | France Shoujo ~une fille blanche~ | Psychological, Depressing | Made by Pil, has nudity. | 50-100 hours |
| placeholder | G-Senjou no Maou | Thriller | Made by Akabei Soft2, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Gin'iro | Supernatural | Made by Nekonekosoft, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Gore Screaming Show | Horror, Guro, Tentacles | Made by Black CYC, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Gun-Katana -non human killer- | Horror | Made by Black CYC, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Gunjyou no Sora wo Koete | Military | Made by Light, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Haryu no Ashioto | Pure Love | Made by Minori, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Haruka ni Aogi, Uruwashino | Pure Love | Made by Pulltop, has nudity. | 30-50 hours |
| placeholder | Hello, World. | Sci-Fi | Made by Nitroplus, has nudity. | 30-50 hours |
| placeholder | Higurashi no Naku koro Ni | Mystery | Made by 07th Expansion, no nudity. | 5-10 hours per chapter |
| placeholder | Himawari | Sci-Fi | Made by Blank-Note, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a shooting star- | Pure Love | Made by Favorite, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Ikusa Megami ZERO | Fantasy | Made by Eushully, has nudity. | 30-50 hours |
| placeholder | Kagerou Touryuuki | Supernatural | Made by Railsoft, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Kana: Imouto | Death | Made by D.O, has nudity, officially ported in English. | 5-10 hours |
| placeholder | Kanon | Supernatural | Made by Key, has nudity, officially ported in English. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Katahane | Adventure | Made by Tarte, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Kazoku Keikaku | Family | Made by D.O, has nudity, officially ported in English. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Kikaijikake no Eve ~Dea ex machina~ | Sci-Fi, Gameplay, Eroero | Made by Ninetail, has nudity. | 30-50 hours |
| placeholder | Killer Queen | Thriller | Made by Flat, has nudity. | 10-15 hours |
| placeholder | Kimi ga Nozomu Eien | Relationships, Depressing | Made by Age, has nudity. | 30-50 hours |
| placeholder | Kira Kira | Relationships | Made by Overdrive, has nudity, officially ported in English. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Kizuato | Supernatural | Made by Leaf, has nudity. | 5-10 hours |
| placeholder | Konata Yori Kanata Made | Death, Healing | Made by FáC (?), has nudity. | 10-15 hours |
| placeholder | Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo | Pure Love | Made by Giga, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Kono yo no Hate de koi o Utau Shoujo YU-NO | Time | Made by Elf, has nudity | 40-60 hours |
| placeholder | Kusari | Thriller | Made by Leaf, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Kusari-hime ~euthanasia~ | Supernatural | Made by Liar Soft, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Little Busters! Ecstasy | Relationships, Healing | Made by Key, has nudity. | 30-50 hours |
| placeholder | Maji de watashi ni koi shinasai! aka MajiKoi | Comedy, Fighting | Made by Minatosoft, has nudity. | 30-50 hours |
| placeholder | MinDead Blood ~Shihaisha no tame no kyoushikyoku | Vampire | Made by Black CYC, has nudity. | 30-50 hours |
| placeholder | Moshimo Ashita ga Hare Naraba aka MoshiRaba | Death | Made by Palette, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Mugen Kairou | Pet Life, Time Loop, Depressing | Made by Black CYC, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Mugen Kairou 2 ~Rasen~ | Pet Life, Time Loop, Depressing | Made by Black CYC, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Muv-Luv | Apocalyptic, Fighting | Made by Age, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Muv-Luv Alternative | Apocalyptic, Depressing, Fighting | Made by Age, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Natsu no Tomoshibi | Supernatural | Made by Circle Mebius, has nudity. | 10-15 hours |
| placeholder | Natsuyume Nagisa | Magic Realist | Made by Saga Planets, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | ONE ~Kagayaku kisetsu e | Magic Realist | Made by Tactics, has nudity, officially ported in English. | 10-15 hours |
| placeholder | Parfait ~Chocolat second brew~ | Pure Love | Made by Giga, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Phantom: Phantom of Inferno | Thriller, Fighting | Made by Nitroplus, has nudity, officially ported in English. | 10-15 hours |
| placeholder | Prima Stella | Pure Love, Eroero | Made by Atelier Kaguya, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Rui wa Tomo wo Yobu | Horror | Made by Akatsuki Works, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Saihate no Ima | Psychological | Made by Xuse, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Sakura Musubi | Relationships | Made by Cuffs, has nudity | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Sa na ra ra aka Sanarara | Supernatural | Made by Nekonekosoft, has nudity. | 10-15 hours |
| placeholder | Saya no Uta | Horror, Depressing, Fighting | Made by Nitroplus, has nudity | 5 hours |
| placeholder | Sayonara wo Oshiete ~comment te dire adieu~ | Psychological | Made by Craftwork, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Scarlett | Thriller | Made by Nekonekosoft, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Sekai de Ichiban NG(Dame) na Koi | Comedy | Made by Hermit, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Sekai no Subete -Remind of you- | Psychological, Depressing | Made by Tamasoft, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Sekien no Inganock -What a beautiful people- | Society | Made by Liar Soft, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Sengoku Rance | War | Made by Alicesoft, has nudity, officially ported in English. | 50-100 hours |
| placeholder | Sense Off ~A sacred story in the wind~ | Sci-Fi | Made by Otherwise, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Serina | Supernatural, Eroero | Made by Atelier Kaguya, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Sharin no Kuni, Himawari no Shoujo | Society | Made by Akabei Soft2, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Shikkoku no Sharnoth -What a beautiful tomorrow- | Supernatural | Made by Liar Soft, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Shinigami no Seppun wa Wakare no Aji | Death, Healing | Made by Alcot Citrus, has nudity. | 10-15 hours |
| placeholder | Shoshite Ashita no Sekai yori | Apocalyptic | Made by Etude, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | StarTRain | Psychological | Made by Mixed Up, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Suigetsu | Supernatural | Made by FáC(?), has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Swan Song | Apocalyptic, Depressing | Made by Le Chocolat, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Symphonic Rain | Pure Love | Made by Kogado Software, no nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Tapestry | Death, Healing | Made by Light, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Tenshi no Inai 12-gatsu | Relationships, Depressing | Made by Leaf, has nudity. | 10-15 hours |
| placeholder | Tsukihime | Supernatural | Made by Type-Moon, has nudity, officially ported in English. | 30-50 hours |
| placeholder | Tsuyokiss | Comedy | Made by Candysoft, has nudity. | 20-30 hours |
| placeholder | Umineko no Naku Koro ni | Mystery | Made by 07th Expansion, no nudity, officially ported in English. | 5-10 hours per chapter |
| placeholder | Utawarerumono | Fantasy | Made by Leaf, has nudity, officially ported in English. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Yokae Mae Yori Ruriiro na | Pure Love | Made by August, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Yosuga no Sora ~In solitude, where we are least alone~ | Relationships | Made by Sphere, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Yukiuta | Magic Realist, Depressing | Made by Survive, has nudity. | 15-20 hours |
| placeholder | Yumemi Shi | Time, Depressing | Made by Hdoc, has nudity. | 20-30 hours. |
Original pasta
TODO
Copy the list from the image file- Get cover pictures for every entry
- VNDB:
- Fact checking
- checking which games have fan translations or got official releases/port since the image was made
- Change the nudity/sexual contents to more informative tags (assume some sexual content except when told otherwise - like low or high sexual content.)
- Add known missing games that (IN MY OPINION) should be on the list: Fate Zero, Katawa Shoujo, Digital: A Love Story.
- Add games exclusive to consoles, look for games from the DS/PS* lists.