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Looking for games like Analogue: A Hate Story? The NextGameLike editorial team analyzed its gameplay DNA — visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting — against over 6,700 titles. These 37 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. eden* leads with 76/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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The closest game to Analogue: A Hate Story is eden* — scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. Steins;Gate 0 and planetarian HD follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Analogue: A Hate Story

37 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Analogue: A Hate Story. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

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eden*

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eden*
Closest overall match
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeSci-FiCozy
Year 2015Dev Key · MangaGamerPlaytime ~4hOn PC

The thread back to Analogue: A Hate Story runs through visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic. To that it adds single-player focus. Its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 3 years after Analogue: A Hate Story.

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Steins;Gate 0

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Steins;Gate 0
Closest on tone
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeSci-FiFantasy
Year 2015Dev 5pb. · PQubeOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It meets Analogue: A Hate Story on visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in setting — its own ground is fantasy world.

Released 3 years after Analogue: A Hate Story.

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planetarian HD

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planetarian HD
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeSci-FiCasual
Year 2017Dev VisualArts/Key · VisualArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC

Its point of contact with Analogue: A Hate Story is visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone: a casual, approachable feel.

Released 5 years after Analogue: A Hate Story.

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AI: The Somnium Files

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AI: The Somnium Files
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeSci-FiDark
Year 2019Dev Spike ChunsoftOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Held in common with Analogue: A Hate Story: visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic. The common ground extends to single-player focus. It sets itself apart with puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 7 years after Analogue: A Hate Story.

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STEINS;GATE

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STEINS;GATE
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeSci-FiDark
Year 2009Dev MAGES · Spike Chunsoft CoPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What carries over from Analogue: A Hate Story is visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in setting — its own ground is historical setting.

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AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative

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AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeSci-FiAnimeDark
Year 2022Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

The thread back to Analogue: A Hate Story runs through visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 10 years after Analogue: A Hate Story.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone69
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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnime2DFirst Person
Year 2013Dev CapcomOn PS4 · Android · PC

It meets Analogue: A Hate Story on visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on single-player focus. What it adds of its own: puzzle design and 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting72
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Hate Plus

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Hate Plus
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeSci-FiAnimeFantasy
Year 2013Dev Love Conquers All GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

With Analogue: A Hate Story it shares visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on setting: this one brings fantasy world.

Same studio: Love Conquers All Games.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting68
9

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony

75
NGL84
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeSci-FiDark
Year 2017Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · Android · PC

It meets Analogue: A Hate Story on visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic. To that it adds single-player focus. Its own ground is puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 5 years after Analogue: A Hate Story.

Genre100Game mode100Setting85Tone71
10

Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

75
NGL81
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeSci-FiAnimeDark
Year 2016Dev Spike Chunsoft · Aksys GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Held in common with Analogue: A Hate Story: visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus. Its own ground is puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 4 years after Analogue: A Hate Story.

Genre100Game mode100Setting74Tone71
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Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi

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Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeDarkHorror
Year 2018Dev 07th Expansion · MangaGamerPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

With Analogue: A Hate Story it shares visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on setting: this one brings horror setting.

Released 6 years after Analogue: A Hate Story.

Genre100Game mode100Tone71Setting53
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Backstage Pass

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Backstage Pass
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeFirst Person
Year 2016Dev sakevisualPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

It meets Analogue: A Hate Story on visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on single-player focus. What it adds of its own: deep simulation and a first-person view.

Released 4 years after Analogue: A Hate Story.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting72
13

Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair

70
NGL92
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeDarkHorror
Year 2012Dev Spike Chunsoft · NIS AmericaOn Linux · PC · iOS

With Analogue: A Hate Story it shares adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on setting: this one brings horror setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone71Setting64
14

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc

70
NGL91
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeDarkHorror
Year 2010Dev Spike Chunsoft · NIS AmericaOn Linux · Android · PC

It meets Analogue: A Hate Story on visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting: horror setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone73Setting62
15

Cherry Tree High Comedy Club

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Cherry Tree High Comedy Club
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeCozyLoot
Year 2012Dev 773 · Nyu MediaPlaytime ~3hOn PC

Its point of contact with Analogue: A Hate Story is visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on single-player focus. What it adds of its own: deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel.

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