Some of the very BEST gay visual novels, comics, games, and stories on itch.io! :D Everything here has something good to offer in some way or another
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Home Zomewhere Else is the golden standard for what it means to animate sprites without losing the visual novel art style. There are VERY few projects out there that do as good of a job expressing the characters emotions as this one, and if that weren't already enough to keep xour attention, then the FANTASTICALLY well done story will most certainly keep xou engaged~ π
Much like how Interea made it into my list because of Adastra, Khemia is an instant favourite because of its familiarity, however, the story hasn't progressed far enough for me to become as engaged in it like the previous instalments of this ever expanding franchise π
Fatal Force is at the very top of my list for many reasons. I LOVE how the author incorporated a manga style to the VN, each character is surprisingly complex, the artwork BEAUTIFUL, the storyline INCREDIBLY unique and interesting, the plot twists very much unexpected, the action scenes fun to read, and most of all, the comedy so well done that I've burst into laughter many times! π
Sihai's Legacy is another of those VNs that have spent a lot of time planning out it's characters. This visual novel feels ALIVE because of how unique each beastman is. Every character is VERY distinctive, the writing well done, the sex fun, and thr development of each relationship engaging π
I.C.O. - Machina Lutris has made many changes over the years, but what has stayed consistent all this time is it's incredibly strong theme. The world building is great, the characters interesting, and the writing very good, but most of all, the action scenes are done in an incredibly fun and artistic way π
Violet Memoir is one of the very BEST VNs out there, and not only for its GORGEOUS artwork, it's incredibly well thought out plotline, not for the hunky beastmen who have more character than some humans, and most certainly not only for its captivating and spine chilling theme that will leave xou on the edge of xour seat, but it's the BEAUTIFUL progression of each relationship that makes this VN so stunningly amazing~ π
Prehistoric Relations is what xou'd expect for a coming-of-age college experience, but with dinosaurs; something that hasn't really been done till now, and while this is what first captured my attention, it's the characters I stayed around for π
Heart Of Amethyst is sweet and very fun to read, but what really sold it for me is the plot and the incredibly relatable main character. The author has SOOO much passion, and with how fluidly the narrative flows and how seamless the story drives forward, it's easy to lose xourself in this wonderfully thought-out world π
Dawn Chorus is driven entirely on emotion. Each route is very different from the other, and what makes this even better is that there are multiple paths within each of these unique routes. DC does a beautiful job of immersing xou in both culture and deep feelings π
Nerus is very special and as original as it's convoluted plot. This dark fantasy visual novel doesn't follow the norm in structuring the storyline like other VNs, which is one of its biggest selling points. It's very intelligent, structured beautifully, and does a FANTASTIC job of pulling xou in π
WTDL excels in many, MANY ways, and not just for the beautifully well contrived characters that feel more alive than some real life people, but the artwork is absolutely STUNNING, the story really well mapped out, and if all of this wasn't already enough to make it one of the very best VNs around, then the fun animation will most certainly solidify it's spot in the top ranks π
AMW is an absolute GEM! It's really dark, and not in an "I'm-trembling-in-my-chair" kind of way, but in a manner which invokes deep emotions. The author is VERY good at putting xou into not just the MC's mindset, but at creating memorable characters that are as engaging as the twisted plot~ π
Acolytes of the chrystal is very original in not just it's story telling, but the mechanics of the VN are unique. The storyline is fun, the sex hot, and the characters varied π
There are not many 3D based VNs that capture my attention, but Summer Vacation is well done in its entirety. The men are hot, the story is interesting, and most importantly, the graphics run very smoothly π
Remember the Flowers is the type of VN which stays with xou forever. The story is so very, VERY well contrived, the characters BEAUTIFULLY written, the plot DEEPLY compelling, and if the futuristic dystopian setting isn't already eye-catching enough, then the many artists which help to bring this world to life will surely do the trick! π
This is another of those projects which is so well written that it invokes emotions in xou that xou'd rather not feel. The story telling is top notch, the concept is BRILLIANTLY well contrived, the characters extremely relatable, the mechanics fun, and the endings left me satisfied while somehow installing this lingering effect I can't seem to shake off to this day π
Now here's something VERY special! While Echo scarred me and TSR left me feeling uncomfortable, Arches threw me into the deepest pits of despair. This VN is intense, so very CONSUMING that it feels as if it took a giant bite out of me, chewed up part of who I am, and then spat it's darkness into the hollow where my soul once was. I cannot stress enough how absolutely INCREDIBLE this visual novel is on every level! Completely terrifying and DEEPLY disturbing! π
An INSANELY well done project that is as deep with lore as it is shallow with lust! OIHS is legendary in terms of how complex it's seemingly simple concept is. The sex scenes are AMAZING, the story is as fun as it is compelling, the characters extremely diverse, and most of all, it has some of the very BEST writing I've read in any smut focused VN~ π
An immediate favourite! And not only because it follows up the events of Adastra, but because it still retains all those emotions from the first story without sacrificing it's originality for the sake of fan service π
This short story caught my attention for how deeply emotional it is and how stunningly well the author conveyed these feelings π
Lyre is one of those VNs that delivers all xou could hope to find in a gay fantasy romance story! The characters are AMAZINGLY well structured, the story just as absorbing as it is original, the art is absolutely GORGEOUS, and the world building as well thought out as the compelling plot~ π
Eden's Reach has kept my attention because of the strong vibe it invokes. This VN has great characters, an interesting story, a handsome love interest, and is alive in the most vibrant of ways π
No More Future is incredibly original, and not just for its fantasmic art style or EXTREMELY compelling story, but because this is another prime example of how creating what xou want and doing it the way xou want to will produce something completely authentic π
As darkly violent as it is erotic, Don't Romance Me will leave xour skin crawling and xour pulse racing with lust π
Lord of the Manor aims to write about the least mentioned animals in the furry community, and with how intelligent the writing is, how much research went into it, and how UNBELIEVABLY well written the sex scenes are, xou won't even notice the absence of sprites π
Xou won't find anything out there more customisable than Our Life: Beginnings & Always. This VN is deeply wholesome, incredibly sweet, and has truly captured a special place in my heart π
There are not many short stories which capture my attention, but Over The Moon pulled at my heartstrings and hit deep π
Brighthill Lodge has a lot of potential, and not just because of its strong writing or intriguing characters, but because the author is really good at capturing each scene π