Every month, I personally check the DLsite monthly sales ranking — because that’s where the real votes are cast. Gentlemen vote with their wallets, and the results never lie. May 2026’s chart is in, and it’s a wild ride: simulation games dominate, RPG dark horses crash the top five, and a VTuber ASMR title sneaks into the top ten. Buckle up — let’s break it down one by one.
📊 May 2026 DLsite Top 10 Monthly Sales — Full List
Rankings are based on DLsite’s 30-day comprehensive sales chart, captured on May 2, 2026. Covers all categories: simulation games, RPGs, voice/ASMR works.
| Rank | Title | Circle | Price (JPY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 #1 | Simple Life with My Low-Presence Little Sister | 逆流茶会 | 3,069 |
| 🥈 #2 | PUBPET | NEKOUJI | 2,772 |
| 🥉 #3 | My Capable Junior Aoi-chan! ~Our Cohabitation Begins~ | むねにくたべたい | 3,850 |
| #4 | Living Together for Two | PICOPICOSOFT | 5,445 (55% OFF) |
| #5 | Kakuren Kishou Quarta Almines & Tanjel EG | 下り坂ガードレール | 2,277 |
| #6 | Death God’s Shop RExEX ~ Voice & New Scenario DLC | サークル冥魅亭 | 2,970 |
| #7 | The Naive Cat Girl Elusha | もふもふ愛好会 | 2,310 |
| #8 | Luna and the Dungeon of Lustful Traps | さむらん亭 | 1,386 |
| #9 | My Neighbor Is My Fave VTuber!? ~A Lewd Encounter with the Voice Behind~ | 裏あおぎり学園/こまる | 1,650 |
| #10 | Nightmare Mansion: Infinite Prison | 強い子 | 3,410 |
🔟 #10: Nightmare Mansion: Infinite Prison — Dark RPG
From circle “強い子,” at 3,410 JPY with 718 ratings. It’s a dark-toned RPG built around dungeons, cursed mansions, and looping nightmare scenarios. If you like tension and psychological pressure in your games, this one deserves a look. → View on DLsite
9️⃣ #9: My Neighbor Is My Fave VTuber!? — ASMR Crashes the Top 10
The biggest surprise of the month: a pure voice/ASMR work cracks the overall top ten. Produced by 裏あおぎり学園×こまる, priced at 1,650 JPY with 1,000+ ratings. The VTuber neighbor premise hits the sweet spot of approachable fantasy — more relatable than isekai, more intimate than anything. Headphone users, this one’s for you. → View on DLsite
8️⃣ #8: Luna and the Dungeon of Lustful Traps — Dungeon Crawler RPG
From さむらん亭, at 1,386 JPY with 1,315 ratings — exceptional value. Luna stumbles through a gauntlet of dungeon traps, and the design keeps players hooked. Accessible price point, solid reputation. Perfect entry point for dungeon-crawler fans. → View on DLsite
7️⃣ #7: The Naive Cat Girl Elusha — Catgirl RPG
From もふもふ愛好会, at 2,310 JPY with 886 ratings. Elusha is a catgirl who knows nothing of the world — the “innocent + willing to learn” character archetype that catgirl fans adore. Strong character design and growing word-of-mouth in RPG circles. → View on DLsite
6️⃣ #6: Death God’s Shop RExEX DLC — Dark RPG Legacy Returns
サークル冥魅亭 brings back Death God’s Shop RExEX with new voice acting and a new scenario DLC at 2,970 JPY. The base game’s fanbase is massive, so this DLC entry is no surprise. Dark world-building, strategic RPG combat with NTR elements — a must for lore-first players. → View on DLsite
5️⃣ #5: Kakuren Kishou Quarta — This Month’s Biggest Dark Horse
The standout newcomer of May. From 下り坂ガードレール, at 2,277 JPY. Dual heroines — Almines and Tanjel — with dedicated fan bases for each. The EG version adds a substantial amount of new story content and CG. Only 522 ratings so far, meaning it’s still ascending — now is the time to get in. → View on DLsite
4️⃣ #4: Living Together for Two — 55% OFF! PICOPICOSOFT Masterpiece, Best Time to Buy
PICOPICOSOFT is a name that carries serious weight in doujin circles. “Living Together for Two” tops the chart with 3,772 ratings — the highest in this month’s top ten — and it’s currently on sale at 55% off. Simulation + romance + daily life interaction all in one. Best value of the month, no argument. → View on DLsite
3️⃣ #3: My Capable Junior Aoi-chan! — A Win for the Junior Archetype
From むねにくたべたい, at 3,850 JPY with 2,013 ratings. The title packages this month’s two hottest tropes: junior colleague + cohabitation. The blend of visual novel storytelling and simulation gameplay is executed with real care. This is one of the old veteran’s top picks for the month. → View on DLsite
2️⃣ #2: PUBPET — The Evergreen Raising Sim That Never Leaves
NEKOUJI’s PUBPET, at 2,772 JPY with 1,005 ratings. It’s not new — but it’s still here every month. That says everything about its quality. Character design, interaction depth, and replay value are all top-tier. If you haven’t played it yet, catch up. If you have, keep going. → View on DLsite
🏆 #1: Simple Life with My Low-Presence Little Sister — May’s Sales Champion
May’s top seller goes to 逆流茶会’s “Simple Life with My Low-Presence Little Sister.” At 3,069 JPY with 1,789 high ratings. The “low-presence” sister archetype has become its own micro-genre in doujin — a sister consistently overlooked by everyone else, yet endlessly precious to the player. The game builds intimacy through daily moments, accumulated emotion, and gradual unlocking of closeness. It doesn’t rely on shock value. It earns it — and that’s why it’s #1. → View on DLsite
📈 Trend Watch: Sims Dominate, RPGs Rise, ASMR Makes Its Move
① Simulation titles own the top 4. Daily life, romance, cohabitation — this year’s formula hasn’t changed, and May proves it’s not going anywhere. For a deep dive into the best simulation games, check out our earlier feature: Top 10 Galgame Recommendations for 2026.
② RPGs take spots #5 through #10. Every title that made it in has a clear differentiator — dungeon traps, catgirls, dual heroines, dark atmosphere. Generic RPG mechanics alone won’t cut it anymore.
③ ASMR enters the overall top 10 for the first time. The Western and Asian markets for voice work are clearly converging. If you’ve been sleeping on audio-only releases, now’s the time to invest in a good pair of headphones.
🚗 Final Thoughts
May’s chart delivered. Returning favorites, unexpected dark horses, and a genuinely surprising ASMR entry — every slot earned its place. Want to explore the broader world of adult doujin content beyond DLsite? The old driver recommends heading over to AI Fengyu (AIEro) — that’s home base, and there’s always something worth your time.
See you next month.
Sources & Image Credits
- DLsite Doujin 30-Day Monthly Sales Ranking (data retrieved: May 2, 2026)
- Cover images: DLsite CDN (img.dlsite.jp) — all rights belong to respective circles