Can I Not Fall for Idols? (2026)

Developer: Mikimaki
Publisher: Mikimaki, 346lab Localization
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 514 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A light, conversational visual novel where you manage an idol group and explore romantic options through dialogue choices.

romantic comedylightheartedinteractivedialogue-drivencasualbranching narrative

What players say

Players call it a cute, funny, and very short otome visual novel, finishing in about one to two hours. Many wish it had more content, and some note occasional typos in the English translation and that the unlocked voice actor commentary lacks subtitles. Opinion divides on the romance routes: some find them sweet, while others criticize the characters' behavior in the personal endings.

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