From naive simp to master tactician, Yulun risks it all to recover money from gold diggers that have abandoned all hope of love in exchange for money.

A familiar face in the franchise returns to be the most trusted confidante. Cai Gou’s reliability is likable, despite his frequent silliness.

Aning initially appears hostile, but a friendship born out of necessity becomes something much more. Portrayed by Tina Chen 

Yuman’s best friend remains close and keeps him on a tight leash, only to become jealous of the attention he gets from other women.

With a complex timeline, card battle, and a finale that will make people think, Cellveillance got the community vote for most innovative this year.

Not just innovative for its cool theme, or 3D menu, the dual-favor system means that ‘horny’ actions will determine which succubus visits you at night.

Storytaco follow up their mega Korean hit with a sequel that brings more love, more laughs, more medical professionals, and more sausage man.

Thanks to a cool Yakuza theme, this Japanese FMV features amnesia, gunfights, blades, rival gangs, a gravure idol, and flower arrangement.

One of only a few non-Chinese dating sims released this year, Love Starts Again is a Japanese game that features a broad range of grounded characters.

With three cases and interesting detective elements, this flew under the radar. Its sequel, Flam Evaw, also released in 2025 and is just as good.

Wendy Wang is responsible for a significant portion of the music in Such a Guy. Her songs include The Pluto Song and Sea of Strangers

All of the talented actresses lend their own voices to songs for each of the characters and players can see the music videos in the menus.

Such a Guy transcends most with its quiet authentic romantic aura that slowly builds for each love interest in an idyllic setting by the sea.

Who is the killer? What did somebody just put into their freezer? Why is a couple trying to kill an old lady? There are no shortage of mysteries in Cellveillance

Trying to find out who burnt down your families’ estate is priority number one, until a courtesan wants revenge and a secret organization emerges.

Become a Prince and launch the Northern Campaign. Will you be ruthless or use strategy to defeat the enemy? Make choices that will define the land.

Players do their best to survive a royal palace full of dangers and potential romantic partners, while they uncover secrets that will help them succeed.

Sexual innuendos abound in this test for novice Cultivators as they are lured, tricked, challenged and tortured by various women while trying to make their sword rise.

From flirty doctors that ask you to check their stethoscope to Gran eating a banana seductively, this sequel is a constant series of skits that keep you from taking things too seriously.

With a narrative driven by a fantastic lead heroine, Fang Zhilian, Game of Fate 2 keeps you on the edge of your seat as you travel through time to pull off an assassination.

We follow Wu Yulun as he goes head-to-head against gold diggers that use their beauty to entice men to give up their fortunes. Can love free their frozen hearts?

Offering a huge amount of content and six amazing romances, Such a Guy is one of the real gems in 2025 that is a worthy winner of best overall FMV.

Memorable personalities, exceptional finales, funny scenes, excellent acting, and great use of music are just some reasons why it was voted #2 this year.