Games Like The Sand Man

Alicemare is a somehow familiar yet totally unique adventure game infused with subtle hints of horror, created by △○□× (Miwashiba) using the WOLF RPG Editor.

Why similar: RPGMaker 36.4% ★, Horror 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Psychological Horror 6.9%, Multiple Endings 6.8%

There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile... This is the first title in the series known as The Strange Man, developed by Uri Games. Experience the myriad horrors awaiting David as he moves into his new house.

Why similar: RPGMaker 27.4% ★, Horror 11%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.

Why similar: RPGMaker 38.9% ★, Horror 10.6%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Anime 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

In a world filled with yōkai, a surging dark power has overshadowed a Japanese town. A group of 2 developers have produced a Japanese pixel adventure game to tell a tale that dates back to the Heisei era...In the name of dreams and passion.

Why similar: RPGMaker 43.6% ★, Horror 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, Story Rich 5.4%

Explore a school plagued by unnatural phenomena in this horror-adventure game revolving around the missing girl Misao. Improving upon 2017's "Definitive Edition" with refreshed graphics and support for HD resolutions, you can now experience the terror in a new form.

Why similar: RPGMaker 24.8% ★, Horror 9.4%, Surreal 8.8%, Psychological Horror 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

A young girl, Viola, is drawn inexorably to a mysterious manor that seems to change behind her back. It is a place of pain, turmoil and death. Plumb its detestable depths and abominable history. Untangle riddles that bar your perilous path. And flee the hellish halls of The Witch’s House.

Why similar: RPGMaker 48% ★, Horror 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Psychological Horror 5.4%, Female Protagonist 4%

Waking up in the beautiful night, maiden with cat’s ears whose name is Nyarutoru finds her friends nowhere. What are they waiting her ahead?

Why similar: RPGMaker 46% ★, Horror 13%, Multiple Endings 9%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Anime 7.9%

"All ended well.There was nothing to grieve about." A farewell, and a greeting.

Why similar: RPGMaker 36.5% ★, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Violent 7.9%, Story Rich 7.6%, Horror 6.1%

A group of friends unknowingly perform an occult ritual that traps them in an otherworldly elementary school. Here, the vengeful spirits of young children threaten their lives and their sanity, and the only hope of survival is to uncover the chilling details behind the murders of those trapped before them...

Why similar: RPGMaker 35.4% ★, Horror 18.2%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Anime 9%, Multiple Endings 5.9%

"Please... kill me." "Help me get outta here, and I'll kill you." ~ Angels of Death is a psychological horror-adventure game, consisting of four episodes.

Why similar: RPGMaker 30.6% ★, Horror 9.4%, Psychological Horror 8.4%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

An anthology series that serves as a Corpse Party sequel, prequel, midquel, and alternate universe tale all in one. Rejoin old friends for a deeper dive into the haunted halls of Heavenly Host Elementary...

Why similar: RPGMaker 32.3% ★, Horror 11.3%, Violent 8.7%, Psychological Horror 8.3%, Anime 7.1%

Our hero, an injured wolf boy, encountered a rabbit in red picking up flowers on his way escaping from a forest. The kind rabbit girl invited the wolf boy to her grandma's house for a treatment, yet... Standing in front of the house, the wolf boy felt... somehow, uneasy.

Why similar: RPGMaker 54.7% ★, Horror 12.7%, Adventure 7.5%, RPG 7.2%, Indie 6.6%

"You're a demon child. Someday, you'll be burning in hell for your sins.". This is the fourth and final title in the Strange Man series, developed by Uri Games. Will was running away from home with his mouse buddy Pop, until the two of them wandered into an abandoned building. What secrets lie hidden within?

Why similar: RPGMaker 30.9% ★, Horror 7.7%, Psychological Horror 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Dark Fantasy 5%

A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.

Why similar: RPGMaker 42.8% ★, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Anime 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 7%, RPG 5.6%

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Why similar: RPGMaker 29.6% ★, Story Rich 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Surreal 6.4%

Welcome to 1bitHeart―the latest title from Alicemare and LiEat developer △○□× (Miwashiba). In this unique and endearing adventure game, take on the role of Nanashi, a lonely, agoraphobic boy, as you solve a slew of mysteries around town while also making friends.

Why similar: RPGMaker 27.5% ★, Anime 16.7%, Casual 12%, Indie 11.7%, Adventure 10.5%

Tide Up is a rather dark and gloomy adventure game. Accompany the girl in a dreamlike world of wonder. Collect the pearls scattered around the world and help the girl escape!

Why similar: RPGMaker 43.6% ★, Horror 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Female Protagonist 6.5%, Anime 6.4%

Cat Silence is a horror suspense puzzle game with urban legend themes. The story takes place in an abandoned experimental middle school. With the deepening of the investigation, the unknown and long-buried bloody stories of this school slowly emerged, putting together a chilling truth...

Why similar: RPGMaker 31.4% ★, Horror 9.4%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Psychological Horror 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

A paradise lost; an island full of memory. Those who forget the horrors of the past will pay the price... Relics of war are now living, breathing creatures, out for revenge for memories forgotten... Can you escape?

Why similar: RPGMaker 42% ★, Horror 11.6%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Anime 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7%

"You are the player, and must chase the Boogie Man. If you catch him, you win! And that's the happy ending, but if you don't..." This is the third title in the Strange Man series. Keith tours a castle with his wife, Helena. Sit back, and enjoy tonight's entertainment: A horrific display of murder.

Why similar: RPGMaker 28.9% ★, Horror 9.7%, Surreal 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Dark 6.1%

That day, we told a lie.

Why similar: Surreal 21%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%, Anime 17.4%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Dark 12.7%

Discover the open world of Hope County, Montana, besieged by a fanatical doomsday cult. Dive into the action solo or two-player co-op in the story campaign, use a vast arsenal of weapons and allies, and free Hope County from Joseph Seed and his cult.

Why similar: Story Rich 43.8%, Atmospheric 28.7%, Adventure 27.6%

Chloé’s Requiem -encore- is a 2D Adventure Horror game set in Modern Europe. The genius violinist Michél is invited into an old mansion. Inside waits Chloé, who asks him to “Break the curse of the mansion”. What awaits the pair after the mystery is solved…?

Why similar: RPGMaker 39.7% ★, Horror 9.9%, Psychological Horror 7%, Dark 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

Nayu is a fox who lives in a strangely cozy world.Go on a little adventure with Nayu ♪ in this adorable clicker-like game for everyone to enjoy.

Why similar: Casual 24.5%, Fantasy 18.8%, Indie 14.5%, 2D 14.1%, Anime 14%

A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.

Why similar: RPGMaker 24% ★, Horror 9%, Multiple Endings 8.3%, Psychological Horror 7.9%, Surreal 7.5%

Mom says I can't get out of my room after 12:00 AM. But I always hear the door opening and closing after that hour. Why isn't mom sleeping?

Why similar: RPGMaker 38.9% ★, Horror 11.4%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Multiple Endings 4.7%

An adventure psychological horror game which explores the themes of life and death in a unique way. Help a girl in the capsule to find her memories and escape from a mysterious world.

Why similar: RPGMaker 33.6% ★, Horror 9.7%, Multiple Endings 9.2%, Psychological Horror 8.1%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

Rose must escape the Cursed Mansion - a demonic space that preys and feeds on fear and despair. In this horror RPG you'll solve puzzles and learn the mansion’s history. Mystery, malignant spirits, and misery everywhere. Cursed Mansion brings an eerie atmosphere which leaves one with goosebumps.

Why similar: RPGMaker 30.2% ★, Multiple Endings 9.5%, Horror 8.9%, Psychological Horror 7.9%, Female Protagonist 7.2%

Navigate your way through an aquarium overrun by gruesome creatures known as creepies and unravel its hidden mysteries. With each riddle you solve, you’ll find yourself one step closer to uncovering the chilling truth of Bianca Aquarium. Your choices affect the outcome of the game, so choose wisely.

Why similar: RPGMaker 16.5% ★, Horror 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Multiple Endings 9.9%, Psychological Horror 9.3%

Ann, an art student finds herself trapped in the school when she accidentally broke one of the school's rules. With the help of the school's security guard, help Ann navigate her way out and uncover the secrets of the school before she becomes a permanent resident of the school.

Why similar: RPGMaker 42.2% ★, Horror 12.7%, Psychological Horror 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Multiple Endings 5.7%

Cat in the Box is a horror adventure game. Help the poor girl explore the mansion and escape from unknown entities that are pursuing her. Use a variety of tools and your wits to overcome any challenges you face. At times, you'll even have to wake yourself from nightmares to survive.

Why similar: RPGMaker 52% ★, Horror 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, Psychological Horror 5%, Adventure 4.5%

One Day, One Life. Sumire is a magical narrative adventure about choices made, and dreams lost and found. Embark on a mysterious journey to help Sumire achieve her deepest wishes, before the day ends and the sky turns to twilight.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.2%, Anime 18.2%, Story Rich 17.5%, Fantasy 16.6%, Casual 10.6%

A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.6%, Multiple Endings 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Surreal 8.9%, Story Rich 8.8%

No one is known to have reached the end of the abyss, but one thing is certain: something must be there, and it must be seen. Explore the depths of the abyss in a game that blends adventure, horror, and dark fantasy. This time, it’s not about the destination, it's about THE JOURNEY.

Why similar: RPGMaker 30.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Surreal 9.6%, Horror 8.2%

SE3 Protocol is a horror puzzle RPG set in an SCP-inspired world. An amnesiac girl wakes in the darkness—frail, timid… but not alone nor defenseless. Face deadly entities: observe, evade, exploit… or simply eliminate them. Lead her through this surreal nightmare, and uncover the secret behind it.

Why similar: RPGMaker 31.2% ★, Horror 10.6%, Psychological Horror 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Female Protagonist 6.9%

Fausts Alptraum is an single player, puzzle game created by LabORat Studio, an indie game team from Taiwan. The story based on Goethe's Faust. Players will play as a troubled girl wandering around in a crayon-drawn world. Players will have to find the relevance between dreams and reality by collecting clues.

Why similar: RPGMaker 47.4% ★, Horror 16%, Psychological Horror 6%, Anime 4.7%, Female Protagonist 4.6%

In the world where all answers were told the great enemies confronted each other. The time has come. Time to defeat Obama once and for all. Will the world be free from racism or you will start a new era? It is up to you. But keep in mind... Obama has no chill.

Why similar: Surreal 100%

Strange events occur at a sanatorium for those with unusual abilities. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth. What will be released when all secrets are revealed? Goodness? Or… pure ”EVIL”?

Why similar: RPGMaker 36.6% ★, Psychological Horror 8.9%, Horror 7.9%, Multiple Endings 7.7%, Female Protagonist 7.6%

"The Disappearing of Gensokyo" is a Touhou Project doujin game from MyACG Studio, a Chinese doujin game fan circle. We have re-imagined Touhou as an ARPG, creating this "Danmaku-Shooting-ARPG". We hope this game will be a good experience for those who are both new and knowledgeable of Touhou!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.7%, Anime 21.6%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Fantasy 12.4%, Adventure 8.6%

She's here to help! Let Sakuya Izayoi from the Touhou Project comfort you after encountering some hardships in this beautiful visual novel that aims to heal your troubles away!

Why similar: Anime 32.6%, Story Rich 19.1%, Casual 17.3%, 2D 9.7%, Psychological Horror 8%

The CEO of the biggest meat producing corporation is kidnapped by a cannibalistic serial killer that exclusively eats human flesh. The former fears being eaten, but the latter assures him he has other plans for him, including a special surprise.

Why similar: RPGMaker 36.6% ★, Horror 14.9%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Dark 9%, Multiple Endings 7.8%

Trick or treating in a vampire's house.Trick & Treat is a light-hearted Halloween adventure. It's about exploring and solving puzzles in a spooky atmosphere. There will be some horror elements, romance, many bad ends and a happy ending of true love.

Why similar: RPGMaker 47.8% ★, Horror 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Anime 5.9%, Adventure 5.3%

Pathotaxia: PANDORA is an RPG Maker horror puzzle game where you explore Pathotaxia's setting, interact with strange characters, and view visual novel-like cgs as you progress through the game. Help Pandora as she seals demons back into her dolls and unravels the mystery behind her mother's death.

Why similar: RPGMaker 33.1% ★, Horror 11.2%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Surreal 9%, Multiple Endings 7.6%

Welcome to a world in which dragons are born from the desires of mankind. Each dragon is bestowed with unique powers in accordance with the specific desires of their human familiar. One mysterious stranger travels the land, accompanied by a young dragon graced with the power of eating lies.

Why similar: RPGMaker 37.6% ★, Surreal 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Psychological Horror 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

A custom character creator with a tendency towards the titillating. Create and customize the 3D anime-style lady of your dreams!

Why similar: Adventure 58.9%, Anime 41.1%

Another Farm Roguelike is a 2D farming & crafting game with rougelike elements where your job is to earn as much money as possible to pay the rent. Start from scratch and build the most profitable farm you can make as soon as possible. Work hard to be able to afford the rent.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 80.6%, Singleplayer 19.4%

Sydney's World is a family-friendly JRPG. Game focus is on the intersecting story arcs of a young girl seeking her father and a king in search of redemption.

Why similar: RPGMaker 30.7% ★, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Story Rich 10.9%, Anime 10.6%, Fantasy 8.9%

If you were given another chance, would you take it? Or leave it in the hands of a little girl? Play as Roh, a young girl stuck in a bizarre nightmare of dark and eerie creatures.

Why similar: RPGMaker 24.1% ★, Horror 10.9%, Psychological Horror 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Dark 6.3%

In the story, the player plays the KUI, a 14-year-old girl with mental illness, who falls into her own spiritual world for an unknown reason during a daily activity. Players must pass through puzzles and various strange characters to communicate. The player's attitude toward various items in the game will affect the outcome of the game.

Why similar: RPGMaker 51.7% ★, Horror 12.7%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Psychological Horror 6.9%, Adventure 5.5%

You find yourself in a room you know nothing of. As you examine the objects around you, your awareness rises and the room slowly comes into focus. Can you find your way out?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Anime 12.2%, Adventure 12.1%, Indie 11%

Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.7%, Anime 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Fantasy 12%, Story Rich 10.6%

Meditative rhythm ping-pong

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 33.1%, Female Protagonist 31.9%, 2D 15.4%, Indie 13.2%, Singleplayer 6.4%

This isn't a horror game. Nothing will jump out at you.

Why similar: RPGMaker 57.6% ★, Adventure 7.9%, Indie 7.6%, Psychological Horror 7.4%, Female Protagonist 7%

Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.4%, Horror 18.3%, Story Rich 14.5%, Dark 12.9%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Pilot a super fast ship through brutal environments, and try to top the leaderboards! Featuring numerous challenges, ships, enemies and traps, Lost Wing is a shot of pure unadulterated adrenaline.

Why similar: Indie 44%, Atmospheric 41.7%, Singleplayer 14.3%

Follow Maisie on a quest across the fantastical world of Arcadea to find someone precious to her....

Why similar: RPGMaker 21% ★, Multiple Endings 15.1%, Fantasy 12.4%, Female Protagonist 12%, Adventure 11%

Written in the style of a children’s book, Mhakna Gramura and Fairy Bell is a Cinematic Novel about two children named Mhakna and Sebiarno that escape the wretched Mullbear Orphanage with the help of a Fairy named Bell, who promises eternal happiness as long as they agree to never grow up.

Why similar: Anime 20.9%, Casual 20.4%, Story Rich 18.6%, Indie 17.8%, Fantasy 9.4%

Get ready for a puzzling journey through the memory of Forgotten Hill, can you survive?

Why similar: Horror 46.6%, Adventure 27.7%, Indie 25.7%

"I'a'Ia Cofflhu Fhtagnyaa" is a Galgame with Cthulhu mythology, with three female (xie) masters (shen) who can be attacked, 8-10 hours of game time. Working in a coffee shop, I accidentally discovered the indescribable secret of this shop...

Why similar: Anime 30.1%, Multiple Endings 25.3%, Story Rich 16.8%, 2D 14.6%, RPG 13.2%

Start a Rebellion! Lead your ships to take down the evil O'Xelg base in this squad-based shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 39.5%, Indie 34.2%, 2D 20.7%, Singleplayer 5.6%