We already published the list of best PS Vita games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best PS Vita visual novel games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the PS Vita definitely has a great library of visual novel games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the PS Vita and visual novel games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#10. Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms
- Release Data: Otomate/Idea Factory, 2018
- Genre: Adventure » Visual Novel
Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms offers a very satisfying conclusion to the Hakuoki tale.
Boasting a fascinating narrative filled with bloody battles and political intrigue that’s topped off with plenty of alluring characters and romances that feel deep and meaningful, this is an easy game to recommend to those who love a good story.
#9. Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly
- Release Data: Otomate/Idea Factory, 2018
- Genre: Adventure » Visual Novel
If you want an otome game that isn’t quite as dense as Otomate’s usual fare, you can’t go wrong with Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly.
Between the mysterious thriller at the game’s heart and the romantic side stories, this is a game that will keep you turning page after page.
#8. Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds
- Release Data: Idea Factory, 2017
- Genre: Adventure » Visual Novel
Fans of the otome genre will find a lot to like within Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds.
It offers a rich storyline as well as presenting likeable characters within its well-built world.
With personalities based on real-life historical figures, the game offers a charming, albeit brief look at an interesting area of Japanese history.
#7. Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
- Release Data: Chime/Spike Chunsoft, 2016
- Genre: Adventure » Visual Novel
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma is a game everyone absolutely must play.
If you haven’t played the previous games in the series, drop everything and experience them.
Even though the artistic direction is a misfire, ultimately you’re looking to a game like this for the narrative, and it absolutely delivers something intelligent and meaningful there.
#6. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
- Release Data: Spike Chunsoft/NIS America, 2014
- Genre: Adventure » Visual Novel
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc‘s biggest mystery is deducing how to put the game down.
Featuring a colorful collection of memorable characters, some sweat-inducing gameplay, and a narrative that has a lot of twists, this bloody tale of high school life will keep you engrossed from start to finish.
#5. Steins;Gate
- Release Data: 5pb, 2015
- Genre: Adventure » Visual Novel
It’s quite a long visual novel, but Steins;Gate is, like a good book, hard to put down.
It’s subtle, but it plays into all the strengths of the interactive game medium and uses them to enhance its narrative in such a way that the story it tells wouldn’t be possible in a book.
#4. Steins;Gate 0
- Release Data: 5pb/PQube, 2016
- Genre: Adventure » Visual Novel
Without doubt, this is a must-play for fans of the series, managing to be a perfect accompaniment and semi-sequel to the original.
Though the first game felt like a complete tale, Steins;Gate 0 nonetheless is an essential part of that story, and is so integrated with the original that it mostly feels like the whole story is finally being told.
#3. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
- Release Data: Spike Chunsoft/NIS America, 2014
- Genre: Adventure » Visual Novel
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, like the other Danganronpa games on this list, emphasizes narrative and choice.
If you like visual novels, you need these games.
That said, the conceit can start to wear thin after a while if you’re not into murder mysteries.
#2. Code:Realize – Guardian of Rebirth
- Release Data: Otomate/Idea Factory, 2015
- Genre: Adventure » Visual Novel
A classical fairy tale in form, Code:Realize – Guardian of Rebirth is a visual novel that puts you in the role of Cardia who wants to find her father while escaping from people who have ill intentions.
You’ll almost think you’re watching a really dark Disney movie, but you’re playing one of the best visual novels on the PS Vita.
#1. Zero Escape: Virtue’s Last Reward
- Release Data: ChunSoft, 2012
- Genre: Adventure » Visual Novel
Escaping from a mad man that wants you to solve puzzles in an abandoned warehouse never gets old.
Just think of this game as the movie Saw without the body dismemberment.
The real magic of these visual novel games is in how they wrap you up in the story and this game is no exception.
Are your favorite games on the list?
Deciding which PS Vita visual novel game is the best is no doubt a never ending topic, but it’s fun to do!
