one night, hot springs similar games & best alternatives
one night, hot springs
2018
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Quick resume
Haru is invited by her old friend Manami to spend a night at the hot springs. All Haru wants to do is enjoy the hot springs like everyone else, but she doesn't want to cause any trouble...
Global score
96/100
Genres
Indie, Simulator, Free To Play, Adventure, Visual Novel
Similar games
Pros
- Heartfelt and realistic transgender representation
- Multiple endings encouraging replay
- Free and accessible
- Soothing art and music
- Educational and empathetic storytelling
Cons
- Very short gameplay length
- Simple mechanics with minimal interactivity
- Limited exploration and creativity
- Some players find protagonist's anxiety frustrating
- Lack of deeper narrative complexity
Motivations
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Autonomy
Game with the same Autonomy vibe
3"Players make choices that affect story outcomes and endings, showing some control over actions and decisions."
Corpse Party (2021)
"Players make choices that affect the story and endings, reflecting personal decision-making and control over Haru's actions."
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Competence
Game with the same Competence vibe
-2"Gameplay is simple and predictable with limited choices and outcomes, focusing more on narrative than skill challenges."
Hiveswap Friendsim
"The game involves simple choice-based gameplay with no technical skill challenges; outcomes are narrative-driven and predictable."
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Competition
Game with the same Competition vibe
-5"No competitive elements or comparison to others; focus is on personal experience and story."
OneShot: World Machine Edition
"No competitive elements or comparison to others; focus is on personal experience and story."
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Continuation
Game with the same Continuation vibe
2"Some players replay for different endings and romance options; overall short length limits long-term habitual play."
Lake
"Players often replay to see all endings; short playtime encourages multiple sessions but no evidence of long habitual play."
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Cooperation
Game with the same Cooperation vibe
-5"Single-player visual novel with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."
Nurse Love Addiction
"Single-player visual novel with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."
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Creativity
Game with the same Creativity vibe
-3"Players select from predefined dialogue options; no creation or modification of game elements."
Sakuya Izayoi Gives You Advice And Dabs
"Players choose from predefined dialogue options; no creation or modification of game content."
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Domination
Game with the same Domination vibe
-5"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are balanced and respectful."
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are balanced and respectful."
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Escapism
Game with the same Escapism vibe
3"Players immerse in a fictional experience of social anxiety, providing distraction and emotional engagement."
The Average Everyday Adventures of Samantha Browne
"Players immerse in a warm, safe fictional experience that offers emotional comfort and distraction from real life."
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Expectation
Game with the same Expectation vibe
-4"Engagement is voluntary and driven by intrinsic interest in story and themes, not obligation or external pressure."
A Normal Lost Phone
"Engagement is voluntary and motivated by personal interest in story and themes; no obligation or pressure."
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Experimenting
Game with the same Experimenting vibe
3"Multiple endings and choices encourage players to try different narrative paths and interpretations."
We Know the Devil
"Multiple endings and choices encourage players to explore different narrative paths and outcomes."
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Exploration
Game with the same Exploration vibe
-4"Limited to narrative exploration within a fixed story; no discovery of new areas or secrets."
First Snow
"Set in a limited environment with no physical exploration; discovery is narrative-based within a fixed setting."
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Expression
Game with the same Expression vibe
-4"No character customization or environment modification; presentation is standardized."
Five Nights at Freddy's 4
"No character customization or environmental modification; presentation is standardized."
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Fantasy
Game with the same Fantasy vibe
-3"Strong focus on realistic, grounded experiences of transgender and LGBTQ+ individuals in everyday life."
A YEAR OF SPRINGS
"Realistic portrayal of transgender experiences in Japan; grounded in plausible social situations."
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Fellowship
Game with the same Fellowship vibe
2"Strong emphasis on friendship and community within the story, fostering feelings of belonging."
Goodbye Volcano High
"Story emphasizes relationships and social acceptance, fostering a sense of community and belonging."
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Growth
Game with the same Growth vibe
3"Players learn about social anxiety and empathy; narrative encourages understanding and personal reflection."
The Average Everyday Adventures of Samantha Browne
"Players learn about transgender issues and empathy; narrative encourages personal understanding and development."
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Health
Game with the same Health vibe
-5"No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."
Lost Nova
"No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."
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Idle
Game with the same Idle vibe
-4"Requires focused reading and decision-making; not designed for background or idle play."
Cooking Companions
"Requires focused reading and decision-making; not designed for background or idle play."
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Intimacy
Game with the same Intimacy vibe
3"Players form emotional connections with characters and experience close interpersonal relationships."
Fujiwara Bittersweet
"Emotional connections and close relationships are central to the story and player experience."
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Leadership
Game with the same Leadership vibe
-5"No leadership or group management roles; player controls only the protagonist."
Magical Girl Celesphonia
"No leadership or management roles; player guides only the protagonist's choices."
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Progression
Game with the same Progression vibe
-4"No accumulation of items or upgrades; progression is narrative-based without resource collection."
Kill or Love
"No accumulation of items or upgrades; progression is narrative-based without resource collection."
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Relaxation
Game with the same Relaxation vibe
4"Calm, soothing atmosphere with gentle music and art, promoting relaxation and comfort."
Kitten Adventures in City Park
"Calm, soothing atmosphere with gentle music and art; designed for a relaxing and comforting experience."
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Sensation
Game with the same Sensation vibe
1"Pleasant visuals and music provide mild sensory enjoyment without intense stimulation."
12 Labours of Hercules
"Pleasant visuals and music provide mild sensory enjoyment but not intense stimulation."
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Status
Game with the same Status vibe
-5"No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal story and experience."
ENSLAVED™: Odyssey to the West™ Premium Edition
"No social recognition or status systems; focus is on personal story."
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Story
Game with the same Story vibe
5"Strong narrative focus with multiple endings and emotional engagement central to the experience."
One Night Stand
"Strong narrative focus with multiple endings and emotional engagement."
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Strategy
Game with the same Strategy vibe
-4"Choices are straightforward with minimal strategic depth or complex problem solving."
Trapped with Jester
"Simple choice selection with no complex problem-solving or planning."
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Thrill
Game with the same Thrill vibe
-3"Low suspense or risk; emotional tension is subtle and contemplative rather than thrilling."
The Novelist
"Low suspense or risk; emotional tension is mild and controlled."
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Value
Game with the same Value vibe
5"Free game with many endings and achievements; high perceived value for time invested."
Mitoza
"Free game with meaningful content and multiple endings; high perceived value for time invested."
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Violence
Game with the same Violence vibe
-5"No violence or destructive gameplay; focus on narrative and emotional experience."
The Average Everyday Adventures of Samantha Browne
"No violence or destructive gameplay; focus on emotional and social themes."
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Survival
Game with the same Survival vibe
-5"No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe narrative environment."
Florence
"No survival mechanics or threat avoidance; stable and safe narrative environment."
Analysis
Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Survival, Competence, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Progression, Fantasy.
How to use the graph
Similar games map
Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.
- Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
- Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
- Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
- Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.
Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.
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