Well, I'm glad that you at least have that opinion :3 That alone means a lot to me!
I think what you said is precisely why I think the ones you listed are better than DD, haha. I mean, sure, I'm gonna build on the story for DD, but right now, it's more like a dating sim/roleplay-y kinda thing without much substance. and that's why it constantly baffles me that that's the most downloaded one!
Whereas A9, LL, and this have proper stories x3 And I'm a sucker for a twist as a reader/player, so I will always think those things that have moments that really slap you round the face are more fun than those that don't xD