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1. Madoka Magica Magia Exedra
Characters from the hit anime series "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" come together! Featuring an all-new story setting and characters from the original ideas of Gekidan Inu Curry (Doroinu), experience the action alongside Magical Girl memories in this battle RPG! Madoka Magica Magia Exedra is a anime, cute and 3d game. Released on July 16th 2025 has received 1,131 reviews of which 741 were positive and 390 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played emotional game, thanks to its 933 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. Koishi Navigation Desktop Youkai
Komeiji Koishi, the popular character of Touhou Project, has come to your desktop! This is a cute desktop pet - Desktop Youkai. You can touch her, feed her, chat with her, and set up your own unique interactive response. How will the monster girl from the ground respond to your greetings? Koishi Navigation Desktop Youkai is a casual, cute and anime game. Released on August 02nd 2022 has received 794 reviews of which 760 were positive and 34 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played emotional games.
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3. Sleeping With Sakuya Izayoi
In this small visual novel, lay down and relax with Sakuya Izayoi. Talk to her, kiss her or just simply enjoy each other's presence! Chose between 3 different locations featuring stunning artwork in this Touhou Project Fangame. Sleeping With Sakuya Izayoi is a casual, relaxing and emotional game. Released on January 12th 2024 has received 434 reviews of which 417 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played emotional games.
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4. missed messages.
‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes. missed messages. is a visual novel, lgbtq+ and choices matter game. Released on May 30th 2019 has received 15,196 reviews of which 14,604 were positive and 592 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played emotional games.
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5. Jivana
Jivana is a story-driven adventure game. Embody Aelis, a water priestess who uses her powers to open the path for her community, forced to flee after the appearance of a huge cataclysm. Explore the enchanting landscapes of Jivana, use your ability to manipulate water and lead your people to safety. Jivana is a adventure, emotional and singleplayer game. Released on January 21st 2022 has received 697 reviews of which 635 were positive and 62 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played emotional games.
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6. One's Own Exile
Follow Sybil in her pursuit for survival, having to sacrifice everything - her culture, her identity, her values - to achieve a single objective: escape from a place that is constantly trying to kill her. A short game about persecution and identity. One's Own Exile is a adventure, story rich and multiple endings game. Released on May 15th 2025 has received 443 reviews of which 441 were positive and 2 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played emotional games.
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441
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1
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7. Little Green Girl
One day the protagonist meets an alien girl and the story turns... Little Green Girl is a romance, anime and drama game. Released on November 02nd 2023 has received 377 reviews of which 360 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played emotional games.
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1
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8. TREE
TREE tells a story of a relationship between a boy and his tree. What starts off as a simple connection, over time it grows into something deeper. TREE is a indie, casual and short game. Released on August 13th 2018 has received 2,233 reviews of which 2,092 were positive and 141 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played emotional games.
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9. Breeze
Breeze, a point&click PC game with heart-warming story, lovely art style, and healing experience. Breeze is a 2d, story rich and rpg game. Released on August 04th 2022 has received 505 reviews of which 485 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played emotional games.
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10. memories
memories is a sapphic visual novel dress-up game where clothes are linked to painful memories of a failed relationship. memories is a visual novel, lgbtq+ and choices matter game. Released on February 02nd 2023 has received 1,522 reviews of which 1,424 were positive and 98 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played emotional games.
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