The big names have been mentioned so I’ll mention others.
Amnesia: Memories - This is actually the visual novel that got me into playing them (and playing with my wife). Weird spirit shenanigans cause the main character to experience amnesia. She has to navigate already being in a relationship without anyone catching on and try really hard not to die.
VA11 Hall-A - A cyberpunk bartending simulator. Make drinks, talk to all the regulars and learn about the world, try to pay your bills. It’s kinda like playing as the bartender side character in a sci-fi while the heroes of the story are involved in the big events going on.
Arcade Spirits - Go from unemployed to finding your happy place in life working in a retro arcade. This one is just nice and casual and filled with nostalgia.
The big names have been mentioned so I’ll mention others.
Amnesia: Memories - This is actually the visual novel that got me into playing them (and playing with my wife). Weird spirit shenanigans cause the main character to experience amnesia. She has to navigate already being in a relationship without anyone catching on and try really hard not to die.
VA11 Hall-A - A cyberpunk bartending simulator. Make drinks, talk to all the regulars and learn about the world, try to pay your bills. It’s kinda like playing as the bartender side character in a sci-fi while the heroes of the story are involved in the big events going on.
Arcade Spirits - Go from unemployed to finding your happy place in life working in a retro arcade. This one is just nice and casual and filled with nostalgia.