Rank 01Games like CLANNAD Side Stories
- 26 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked CLANNAD Side Stories also play
The closest matches to CLANNAD Side Stories: CLANNAD, Tomoyo After ~It's a Wonderful Life~ English Edition, Muv-Luv photonflowers*, Little Busters! English Edition, and Kanon. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Rank 03Why this
Also Crowdfunded and Kickstarter, like CLANNAD Side Stories.
- $24.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2019
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Summer Pockets
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as CLANNAD Side Stories.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like CLANNAD Side Stories
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Genres: Strategy, Adventure, RPG
- 90% of 306 reviews
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Also Crowdfunded and Kickstarter, like CLANNAD Side Stories.
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: VisualArts/Key
- Price: $6.99−65%checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 73% of 116 reviews
- Genres: Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Character arcs feel intimate and revealing
- Connects directly to main games lore
- Short but emotionally impactful stories
- Atmospheric
- Emotional
- Melancholic
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below CLANNAD Side Stories at current Steam store prices.
Narcissu 10th Anniversary Anthology Project
Why this: Also Crowdfunded and Kickstarter, like CLANNAD Side Stories.
Flowers Blooming at the End of Summer
Why this: Also Crowdfunded and Drama, like CLANNAD Side Stories.
Tricolour Lovestory
Why this: Same melancholic mood as CLANNAD Side Stories.
Could You Be a Gal Master?
Why this: Same emotional mood as CLANNAD Side Stories.
Is the Vat Utopia or Dystopia?
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as CLANNAD Side Stories.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to CLANNAD Side Stories, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Narcissu 1st & 2nd
Why this: Also Crowdfunded and Drama, like CLANNAD Side Stories.
REFLEXIA Prototype ver.
Why this: Also Drama and Romance, like CLANNAD Side Stories.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Little Busters! English Edition
Why this: Also Drama and Romance, like CLANNAD Side Stories.
More from VisualArts/Key
Other recommendable Steam games by VisualArts/Key, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
planetarian HD
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as CLANNAD Side Stories.
LOOPERS
Why this: Also Drama and Romance, like CLANNAD Side Stories.
About CLANNAD Side Stories
The closest matches to CLANNAD Side Stories: CLANNAD, Tomoyo After ~It's a Wonderful Life~ English Edition, Muv-Luv photonflowers*, Little Busters! English Edition, and Kanon. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If CLANNAD Side Stories is your kind of game, the closest matches are CLANNAD, Tomoyo After ~It's a Wonderful Life~ English Edition and Muv-Luv photonflowers* — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, emotional and melancholic, and single out its auto reader and forced progression. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About CLANNAD Side Stories: Delve further into the world of CLANNAD and experience the stories beyond the original visual novel adventure. Known as CLANNAD Hikari Mimamoru Sakamichi de in Japan, This Steam version features high resolution assets and is translated into English for the very first time.
Is CLANNAD Side Stories worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 73% of 116 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 65% off, now $6.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 7 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 6 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Character arcs feel intimate and revealing
- Connects directly to main games lore
- Short but emotionally impactful stories
- Voices and music enhance immersion
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I really enjoyed Clannad, but this does not follow the same format of the original game. You cant save, and instead of moving the dialog at your own pace it is slowly read. The side stories themselves can be somewhat enjoyable (some are…”
“while I definitely recommend the main game, I feel like the side stories should not be bothered with unless there is a big discount. the writing ranges from average to horrendous (I am looking at you, Ushio side story) and being unable to…”
People who play it also play: CLANNAD, Tomoyo After ~It's a Wonderful Life~ English Edition, Muv-Luv photonflowers*
Frequently asked about CLANNAD Side Stories
Can I run it?
Is CLANNAD Side Stories verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — CLANNAD Side Stories is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does CLANNAD Side Stories cost?
CLANNAD Side Stories is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to CLANNAD Side Stories?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside CLANNAD Side Stories are CLANNAD, Tomoyo After ~It's a Wonderful Life~ English Edition, Muv-Luv photonflowers*.
Who developed CLANNAD Side Stories?
CLANNAD Side Stories was developed by VisualArts/Key and published by Sekai Project.