10 Best Otome Games On Nintendo Switch, Ranked

Otome games allow players to choose a character’s path through a romantic story, and some of the very best visual novels are on Nintendo Switch.

Otome games are visual novels in which the player becomes the main character. They can choose a love interest’s route and make the characters fall in love with them. Many fans enjoy playing these games because so many have immersive worlds and intriguing characters, allowing them an escape from the mundanity of day-to-day life.

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Otome games have only risen in popularity throughout the years. Though there are plenty of mobile titles for potential players to choose from, many prefer playing on their Nintendo Switch. The games are more expensive, but the world-building, dialogue, and player experience make it worth it.

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Kitty Love -Way To Look For Love- Has A Unique Premise & A Cute Pastel Aesthetic

Kitty Love -Way to look for love- is a lighthearted otome game in which the main character can transform into a cat. It’s a curse put upon her by a one-eyed black cat. Now, she lives a double life as a functioning human member of society by day and a feline friend by night.

There are five love interests to choose from, each of whom could help break Honoka’s curse. However, the only way to get rid of it is through a true love’s kiss. It’s a super fluffy game with happy endings across the board. It’s available on the Nintendo eShop for $24.99, but it goes on sale often.

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Cafe Enchante Is Full Of Mystical Love Interests

Cafe Enchante is an intriguing otome game. After Kotone inherits her deceased grandfather’s cafe, she discovers that there’s much more than meets the eye on the surface. Though it looks like a standard cafe, nobody could have guessed that it’s a popular hangout for mystical beings like fallen angels and demonic kings.

However, government agents keep these supernaturals in check, making business quite difficult for Kotone. The game is full of gorgeous character designs and an exquisite soundtrack that will keep fans immersed for hours. Cafe Enchante is currently available on the Nintendo eShop for $49.99.

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Nightshade Takes Place Right After Japan’s Sengoku Period

Nightshade is an immersive, romantic otome game that takes place slightly after Japan’s Sengoku Period. It’s perfect for fans interested in Japanese culture and who want a fictional story that makes real-world historical references. Each love interest has two endings, depending on which route the player chooses.

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Enju, the protagonist, is the daughter of the famous Koga clan. She spends her days training to become a skilled ninja. After getting her first mission, she was ecstatic. However, she got caught up in some pretty shady business, and now she has to fight to get out of it. The game has mature content best suited for players 18+ and is currently available on the Nintendo eShop for $47.99.

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Birushana: Rising Flower Of Genpei Has A Gorgeous Aesthetic & Tons Of References To Civil Wars In Feudal Japan

Birushana: Rising Flower Of Genpei takes players to Japan nearly two decades after the Heiji Rebellion, a brief period of civil war. The Heike clan rose victorious, while the Genji clan’s defeat devastated them for years. Shanao is the youngest surviving male heir to the Genji clan. However, Shanao isn’t actually a guy.

The five routes for each love interest reveal new information about Shanao’s backstory and tidbits about the overall world-building. It also has an interesting mechanic called the Love Catch, which allows players to view how their dialogue choices impact a character’s love for Shanao. The game is currently available on the Nintendo eShop for $49.99.

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Code: Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~ Teleports Players To An Edgier Version Of Victorian London

Code: Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~ starts on a very gloomy note. Cardia, the protagonist, must live in isolation since her body hosts a fatal poison that will decay anything she touches. Others have regarded her as a monster, and she’s always been told that she could never make friends or fall in love. However, Cardia’s life changed when the Royal Guards came to abduct her.

Then, Arsene leads a group of men to come to rescue her. Each love interest has either a good or bad ending with Cardia, so whether the game has a happy resolution or not is up to the player. The game is currently available on the Nintendo eShop for $39.99.

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The Protagonist Of Olympia Soiree Seeks To Restore Peace, But She Must Find A Partner First

In Olympia Soiree, the titular protagonist heads to Tenguu Island to perform a ritual that would restore sunlight to the world. She’s the last surviving member of the White Clan and holds the sun’s power. Olympia discovers the wonders of this island’s class structure and government, realizing how divided everything is.

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Olympia wants to restore peace to the land but needs a partner to help. Olympia Soiree has six unique love interests, and playing through each of their routes is essential to understanding the game’s world. The game is available on the Nintendo eShop for $49.99.

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Variable Barricade’s Love Interests Have To Work Hard To Impress The Protagonist

Hibari is the heir to all of her family’s wealth, and her grandfather is hellbent on finding her the perfect husband. He bought her an expensive house and hired a few bachelors, each working hard to impress her. Despite their best efforts, Hibari swears she won’t fall in love with them.

Nayuta, Shion, Taiga, and Ichiya are some of the most likable and memorable otome love interests of all time. It’s hard for players not to feel a little bad for them. They’re all trying their hardest to win Hibari over, but she won’t budge. Variable Barricade is available on the Nintendo eShop for $49.99.

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Collar X Malice Isn’t For The Faint Of Heart

Most otome games cover dark topics, but Collar X Malice is only recommended for mature players who can handle themes of violence. It has a very grim, immersive atmosphere as players step into Ichika’s shoes. She’s a police officer in Shinjuku who was kidnapped by Adonis, an infamously secretive terrorist organization.

Ichicka’s abductors forced her to wear a collar and told her to solve a string of murders called the X-Day cases with the help of an independent team of detectives. All five love interests are eccentric in their own right, and it’s hard not to get attached to them. Collar X Malice is available on the Nintendo eShop for $39.99.

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Cupid Joins The Human Realm As A Bridal Advisor In Cupid Parasite

Cupid’s father, Jupiter, is an overbearing helicopter parent stuck in the past. Marriages are down, and he’s blaming Cupid for it. He doesn’t believe in humanity’s potential to find lovers without celestial guidance, so Cupid comes down to the human realm, takes on the name Lynette Mirror, and joins the Cupid Corporation as a bridal advisor to prove him wrong. She becomes the top advisor in the company, but her biggest challenge is finding partners for the Parasite 5.

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Each partner has eccentric personality quirks that make it hard for anyone to fall for them. Players can take an ideal type test and follow a flow chart to keep track of their progression. Cupid Parasite is a fluffy, feel-good otome hit. It’s currently available on the Nintendo eShop for $49.99.

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Players Can Go Back To 1920s Italy & Fall In Love With Mobsters In Piofiore: Fated Memories

Piofiore: Fated Memories makes players time travel back to Italy in the 1920s. Liliana Adornato, the protagonist, was raised in a church in Burlone. Three criminal organizations rule different parts of the city. The Falzone controls Falce, the Lao-Shu rules Veleno, and the Visconti took over Creta. Liliana lived her entire life without knowing she was at the core of their conflicts.

No matter what route players take, Liliana gets dragged into the mob’s violent turf wars. Each love interest has a distinct personality, from the eerily endearing head of the Lao-Shu, Yang, to the surprisingly compassionate boss of the Falzone, Dante. Each has a good or bad ending, so players can choose Liliana’s fate. Piofiore: Fated Memories is available on the Nintendo eShop for $49.99.

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