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2021
You play a choice-driven visual novel where romance, a mystery plot and plenty of humor drive the experience. Your decisions shape where the story goes, and the game runs on dialogue and characters rather than action.
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The closest matches for Once in a Lifetime are Eternum, Leap of Faith and Coming Out on Top. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Once in a Lifetime special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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Best match
2021
Eternum is a visual novel where your choices shape the romance, the mystery and the story. Humor and a touch of intrigue carry you through the plot.
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Choices with consequences
Leap of Faith is a visual novel about friendship, romance and the messy years of early adulthood. You get plenty of comedic moments, while the story still tackles serious issues with honesty.
93 %
Lots of humour
You play as Mark, a college senior who has just come out and wants to make up for lost time. With help from your roommates, you work through six comedic routes and ten dates, and the humor and varied romantic outcomes carry the experience.
93 % 14.99 €
Lots of humour
A comedic dating sim where you play a single dad getting to know and romancing other dads in the neighborhood. Goofy, heartfelt writing and a warm father-daughter story define the experience.
93 % free
Choices with consequences
A nostalgic interactive story told entirely through an early-2000s instant messenger, where your chat replies over several years shape a bittersweet relationship with Emily.
92 % 9.75 €
Lots of humour
A short comedic visual novel where you guide Kyle toward his most important interview yet. Your decisions lead to 21 different endings.
92 % 7.99 €
Lots of humour
An absurd pigeon high-school dating sim where you are the only human among cooing classmates. Behind the comedy lie surprisingly dark twists and many branching endings.
92 %
Choices with consequences
You play the hapless Beast, who must pass herself off as her ruthless twin. The game lives on sharp dialogue, escalating schemes and choices that branch the story.
92 %
Lots of humour
A famed visual novel about delinquent student Tomoya, who helps classmates through their personal troubles. It blends everyday humor with deeply emotional drama across branching routes.
92 %
Choices with consequences
An adult visual novel where you play a college freshman at Minerva Bay College, pursuing romances and uncovering a mysterious incident. Your choices steer the relationships, with a blend of comedy and drama.
