>>58875 (OP)
Can we post visual novels that aren't centered around a specific, existing vtuber but revolve around the topic of vtubers in general? If yes, here's a few:
VTuber Connect
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2185290/VTuber_Connect/
Admittedly, I did not finish this one, but it's not really bad, just a relatively early take on VTubers through the eyes of a western fan, for free.
>Among the many rising virtual streamers is Mana, who has captured the hearts of many with her unending positivity and creative talents. Shouma Hasegawa, discontent with the experiences he’s had with forming relationships during his first semester of college, is no exception to Mana’s charms as he has turned to VTubers as a place of refuge and comfort.
>At the request of his older sister to pursue the value of in person relationships, Shouma steps back outside, where he meets a weary but playful girl with a peculiar bitterness towards the world. Captivated by the unrestrained disposition and thoughts of this girl, Shouma continues to interact with her, learning more about VTubers, himself, and the connection he seeks.
Near-Death-Expedition
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3105150/NearDeathExpedition/
This one doesn't have English yet, but if someone knows/is learning Japanese, i would definitely recommend it. It is more philosophical, not particularly deep, but brings up interesting questions nonetheless.
>After quitting the job, you were casually browsing a video site when you saw a strange video with a blank thumbnail. "Can you hear me? Can you see me...?" The next day, you receive a message requesting you to be the manager of the mysterious VTuber "Owarino Rinne". The endless journey begins.
And two upcoming games which I think are interesting and worth to keep an eye on:
The Real Face of a VTuber
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2871140/The_Real_Face_of_a_VTuber/
>a courtroom investigation visual novel. You play as Prosecutor Justin Truth, investigating a murder at a VTuber agency where that VTuber's real face is the key to cracking the entire case.
Vtuberにクソコメを送るタイピングゲーム
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3165210/Vtuber/
>This is a typing game featuring the fictional Vtuber Yua Nanpo. Players compete to see how quickly they can keep sending shitty comments in response to Yuia's comments during her delivery. Show off your trolling skills by typing in comments like a rainstorm within the time limit.
I played only two visual novels that actually contain a real VTuber. One of them is I believe the first of this "genre", Sakura-iro Dreamer starring Miko.
https://vndb.org/v29902
It is very short and very simple but this is the first game I've ever read in Japanese, so I have a bit of personal attachment to it. It's been a while, but if I recall correctly, you play as a childhood friend while Miko prepares to go to the city and become an idol.
The other one is 放課後DEATHタイム♡ 君に告白！, a self made visual novel by Ryogoku Tsukasa from Specialite JP. It is a very short story where you play as a new guy in her school and she becomes obsessed with you, but you have to give her really retarded answers sometimes. It's downloadable for free here:
https://x.com/tsukasa_ryogoku/status/1872273660712497523
But a few other VTubers also played it, like
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FRPRHg8BAQ