- #1 The Witch's House MV
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,920 reviews2018
Dev: FummyPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Horror 26.6%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Female Protagonist 6.7%, Survival Horror 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential RPG Maker horror experience that excels at environmental storytelling and sudden, shocking scares.
- #2 Ib
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,122 reviews2022
Dev: kouriPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.7%, Horror 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Story Rich 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This classic title perfectly captures the surreal, unsettling atmosphere of being trapped in a hostile, artistic environment.
- #3 Mad Father
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,511 reviews2016
Dev: senPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.3%, Horror 15.9%, Anime 11.6%, Survival Horror 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same blend of tragic storytelling and puzzle-based exploration within a confined, terrifying setting.
- #4 OMORI
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 86,619 reviews2020
Dev: OMOCAT, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.5%, Story Rich 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Horror 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply psychological RPG that masterfully explores trauma and dark themes through a unique, stylized art direction.
- #5 Corpse Party
95% matchVery Positive89% of 1,376 reviews2016
Dev: GrisGrisPub: XSEED Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Horror 25.4%, Anime 16.2%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, RPG 7.3%, Survival Horror 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational horror RPG that delivers a brutal, story-rich experience with a strong anime aesthetic.
- #6 Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority-
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,059 reviews2023
Dev: NankidaiPub: 0UP GAMES
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.6%, Survival Horror 15.7%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Dark 14.2%, Anime 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: This high-stakes death game features intense character dynamics and moral choices that will resonate with fans of the original's premise.
- #7 Paper Lily - Chapter 1
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 8,379 reviews2024
Dev: Leef 6010
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Anime 12.1%, Horror 9.9%, Story Rich 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This modern title features beautiful pixel art and a focus on psychological horror and exploration that feels very similar to the seed game.
- #8 Misao - 2024 HD Remaster
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,503 reviews2017
Dev: senPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Psychological Horror 11.8%, Horror 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Survival Horror 10%, Anime 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic horror-adventure game that balances puzzle-solving with a dark, supernatural mystery.
- #9 Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum
91% matchVery Positive93% of 1,656 reviews2023
Dev: AstralShiftPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Delve into the enthralling world of Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum, the acclaimed RPG Maker gothic horror game that'll take you on a moving journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Horror 20.5%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Anime 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, RPG 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a high-quality, surreal adventure with a heavy focus on atmosphere and character-driven mystery.
- #10 Noel the Mortal Fate Complete Edition
91% matchVery Positive87% of 3,327 reviews2018
Dev: KANAWOPub: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
This is a tale of revenge — of a demon, a girl, and their companions. After seven years of development, the popular dark suspense adventure "Noel the Mortal Fate" finally arrives as a complete edition with all 13 seasons included, fully upgraded and with no extra charges.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 14.1%, Anime 13.5%, Horror 11.1%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, RPG 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a compelling, character-focused story with a distinct anime style and dramatic plot twists.
- #11 The Forest of Drizzling Rain
89% matchVery Positive97% of 491 reviews2022
Dev: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows · Mac
Alas, it was the "promised place," where Shiori was never meant to go. Finally, a remake of The Forest of Drizzling Rain, that masterpiece of an exploration horror game with multiple endings from the creator of the big hit Angels of Death!
Why similar: Horror 20.7%, RPG 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Anime 12%, 2D 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy RPG Maker game that excels at building a sense of unease through its slow-burn, melancholic story.
- #12 The Crooked Man
90% matchVery Positive93% of 1,212 reviews2018
Dev: Uri GamesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Psychological Horror 16.2%, Horror 15.1%, Survival Horror 12.4%, Anime 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a somber, psychological narrative that focuses on the protagonist's internal struggle while navigating a hostile world.
- #13 Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,323 reviews2016
Dev: etherane
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
A eulogy for happiness, and a lament for connection that never was.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.7%, Horror 12.8%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Anime 9.9%, Dark 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal and deeply psychological experience that challenges the player's perception of reality.
- #14 OneShot
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 62,700 reviews2016
Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Story Rich 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.4%, Puzzle 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Atmospheric 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: While less horror-focused, its meta-narrative and emotional connection between the player and the protagonist are deeply impactful.
- #15 Cat in the Box
87% matchVery Positive94% of 1,536 reviews2020
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Horror 29.6%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Survival Horror 6.4%, Female Protagonist 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused horror game that relies on exploration and puzzle-solving to uncover a dark truth.
- #16 Alicemare
86% matchVery Positive89% of 1,193 reviews2016
Dev: △○□× (Miwashiba)Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Horror 13.3%, Anime 13.3%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Puzzle 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a whimsical yet deeply unsettling fairy-tale atmosphere that mirrors the dark tone of the seed game.
- #17 Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 36,871 reviews2016
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.
Why similar: Anime 27%, Psychological Horror 20.8%, Story Rich 15%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Horror 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: The high-stakes mystery and anime-style character interactions provide a similar sense of tension and narrative investment.
- #18 Savior of the Abyss
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 264 reviews2021
Dev: ALLAF GAMES
Windows
Savior of the Abyss is a horror adventure game. To avoid sudden death, always pay attention and be suspicious of things around you. Collect and use a variety of tools to get to the surface. Please lead the protagonist safely so that the protagonist can achieve his or her purpose safely.
Why similar: Horror 18.9%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Dark 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the feeling of being trapped in a dangerous facility, requiring careful exploration and puzzle-solving to survive.
- #19 Coffin of Ashes
84% matchVery Positive91% of 833 reviews2016
Dev: LadomuPub: DigitalEZ
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Delilah is an ordinary school girl who accidentally discovers an old mansion on a rainy night. As her exploration in the mansion continues, she finds many mysterious phenomena that can't be explained. In this mansion covered by ashes, what's the secret hidden deep underground?
Why similar: Horror 19%, Anime 17.2%, Female Protagonist 14%, RPG 13.1%, Psychological Horror 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, character-driven adventure that focuses on the protagonist's struggle against a bleak and unforgiving world.
- #20 LiEat
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,624 reviews2016
Dev: △○□× (Miwashiba)Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Psychological Horror 15.9%, Female Protagonist 15%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Anime 11.6%, Story Rich 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A short but incredibly charming and story-rich RPG that focuses on character growth and mystery.
- #21 Chloé’s Requiem -encore-
82% matchVery Positive91% of 171 reviews2023
Dev: buriki clockPub: Annulus
Windows · Mac
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: Horror 13.1%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Dark 10.7%, Survival Horror 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a strong musical theme and a tragic, character-focused narrative that fits the genre perfectly.
- #22 The Sand Man
83% matchVery Positive94% of 360 reviews2018
Dev: Uri GamesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
“I’ll tell you a scary story. It’s so scary you might not be able to take it. It’s the story of the Sand Man...” This is the second title in the Strange Man series, developed by Uri Games. Unable to sleep and exhausted, Sophie wanders into a town where everything sleeps. That is where the terror begins...
Why similar: Horror 13.6%, Psychological Horror 12%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Anime 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric horror game that focuses on the psychological toll of its protagonist's situation.
- #23 Tales of the Black Forest
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 15,169 reviews2019
Dev: 拾英工作室
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Horror 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, RPG 12.1%, Story Rich 9%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven RPG that uses its pixel art style to convey a sense of mystery and melancholy.
- #24 Yume Nikki
82% matchVery Positive94% of 10,100 reviews2018
Dev: kikiyamaPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 71.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.2%, Horror 14.9%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Dark 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational surrealist exploration game that influenced the entire genre of psychological RPG Maker horror.
- #25 Nyakori's Rabbit Doll
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,426 reviews2020
Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 75.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Horror 24.2%, Anime 18.7%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, RPG 16.6%, Puzzle 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A short, indie horror experience that uses its cute aesthetic to mask a deeply unsettling and dark story.
- #26 Angels of Death Episode.Eddie
80% matchVery Positive89% of 469 reviews2020
Dev: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
"The boy made up his mind to face a cruel world." The new special edition of the psychological horror-adventure game "Angels of Death", which has also been made into an anime. The past of B4 floor master Eddie is revealed...
Why similar: RPG 21.7%, Horror 11.3%, Adventure 9.3%, Romance 7.9%, Anime 7.9%
- #27 Corpse Party (2021)
79% matchVery Positive90% of 1,439 reviews2021
Dev: MAGES.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Explore the haunted halls of Heavenly Host Elementary in Corpse Party (2021), the horror cult classic now updated for the next generation.
Why similar: Horror 20.2%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Dark 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Anime 10.2%
- #28 Eve of Souls: Static Pod
79% matchVery Positive95% of 508 reviews2019
Dev: LighTea Fish Studio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
[The pod will break soon. Will she survive the nightmare or find the truth?]
Why similar: Horror 15.3%, RPG 12.9%, Romance 12.9%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.1%
- #29 NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD
77% matchVery Positive94% of 55,246 reviews2022
Dev: WSS playground
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a “multi-ending ADV” depicting daily life with “OMGkawaiiAngel”, a young girl with a rather extreme need for approval attempting to become the #1 “Internet Angel” (streamer).
Why similar: Psychological Horror 40.7%, Anime 25.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Story Rich 8.3%, 2D 5.6%
- #30 Fran Bow
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 22,182 reviews2015
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.4%, Horror 14.1%, Puzzle 11.5%, Story Rich 10.8%, Dark 9.8%
- #31 Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
78% matchVery Positive83% of 22,376 reviews2017
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 30.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.5%, Anime 18.4%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Story Rich 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%
- #32 Corpse Party: Book of Shadows
78% matchVery Positive86% of 505 reviews2018
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Horror 16%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Anime 12.8%, Dark 10.9%, Survival Horror 9.8%
- #33 Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,308 reviews2016
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 32.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.
Why similar: Anime 25.7%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Story Rich 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Horror 8.7%
- #34 Doki Doki Literature Club!
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 221,125 reviews2017
Dev: Team Salvato
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 38.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.3%, Anime 17.3%, Romance 14.6%, Horror 14.6%, Dark 10.7%
- #35 The House in Fata Morgana
75% matchVery Positive95% of 6,235 reviews2016
Dev: NOVECTPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.
Why similar: Romance 16.4%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Horror 10.8%, Dark 9.8%, Anime 9.6%
- #36 告死天使之言 Death angel
76% matchVery Positive81% of 446 reviews2019
Dev: 我妻寒十
Windows
This is a 2-hour horror puzzle game. Please avoid the players who are uncomfortable with bloody and horrible content. There is a rumor in this city about suing angels. It is said that people only need to see this creature called suicidal angel You'll get an invitation from the angel of death.
Why similar: Survival Horror 24%, Female Protagonist 19%, Dark 13.5%, Anime 11.5%, Puzzle 10.7%
- #37 The Count Lucanor
75% matchVery Positive93% of 2,890 reviews2016
Dev: Baroque DecayPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Pixel adventure inspired by classics like Zelda and Silent Hill.
Why similar: Survival Horror 17.1%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Horror 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #38 Detention
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,710 reviews2017
Dev: RedCandleGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.
Why similar: Horror 21.9%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Puzzle 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Dark 8%
- #39 House
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,128 reviews2020
Dev: Bark Bark Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Try to survive through the night in a house that's trying its best to kill you and your family.
Why similar: Horror 31.8%, Pixel Graphics 21.5%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Female Protagonist 6.4%
- #40 Black Chapter
74% matchVery Positive93% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: Spire Studio
Windows
Your class goes on a field trip to Durhal Cathedral before things take an unexpected turn. Solve the mystery before you and your friends perish!
Why similar: Psychological Horror 16%, Survival Horror 14.2%, Anime 12%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Dark 8.6%
- #41 Clea
73% matchVery Positive98% of 408 reviews2019
Dev: InvertMouse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Clea is a jump scare free, skill-based survival horror adventure.
Why similar: Survival Horror 19.6%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Female Protagonist 15%, Anime 14.6%, Horror 13.7%
- #42 The Song of Saya
72% matchVery Positive90% of 9,431 reviews2019
Dev: NitroplusPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 59.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Bear witness to a love that will change the world, in this classic horror romance visual novel from acclaimed writer Urobuchi Gen.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.3%, Romance 17.2%, Horror 14.2%, Anime 10.2%, Dark 9.7%
- #43 Cursed Mansion
71% matchVery Positive90% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Dragon Emperors
Windows
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: Psychological Horror 12.7%, Horror 12.1%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Dark 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #44 Ten Trials of Babel: The Doppelganger Maze
69% matchVery Positive93% of 4,366 reviews2022
Dev: 红渊Pub: NVLMaker
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Otome × Death Game × Mild Horror Multiple Endings Puzzle RPG
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Story Rich 13%, RPG 12.3%, Puzzle 8.6%
- #45 BAD END THEATER
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 9,656 reviews2021
Dev: NomnomNami
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!
Why similar: Romance 23.4%, Pixel Graphics 22.2%, Story Rich 21.1%, Anime 12.6%, Fantasy 8.4%
- #46 Hello Charlotte EP3: Childhood's End
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,265 reviews2018
Dev: etherane
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
"All ended well.There was nothing to grieve about." A farewell, and a greeting.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.2%, Story Rich 13.2%, Horror 10.1%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Anime 8.3%
- #47 Yomawari: Night Alone
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,280 reviews2016
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A quiet evening stroll takes a turn for the worse as a tragic accident befalls a little girl and her dog. When her sister goes missing later in the night, the little girl decides to venture out into the eerie darkness to search for her loved ones as evil spirits haunt the alleyways and streets of her once-peaceful town.
Why similar: Horror 38.2%, Female Protagonist 21%, Anime 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Adventure 7.4%
- #48 Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,824 reviews2021
Dev: Leef 6010
Windows
Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.1%, Anime 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Horror 10%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
- #49 猫不语
71% matchMixed68% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: 库库尔坎游戏工作室
Windows
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: Horror 12.4%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Survival Horror 10.7%, Anime 9.3%
- #50 LUNA
70% matchVery Positive83% of 322 reviews2020
Dev: SimplePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Play as a little girl named 'Luna', and survive from the dark being while discovering the secrets behind her. The more you traverse on her memory, the more you will discover dark truths that lie deep inside.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 13%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Horror 11.5%, Survival Horror 10.2%, Puzzle 10.1%
- #51 Saiko no sutoka
68% matchVery Positive92% of 3,775 reviews2021
Dev: Habupain
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 61.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Saiko No Sutoka is a Horror Survival Game where you as a Protagonist must escape and avoid the crazy yandere girl who wants you dead.
Why similar: Horror 28.4%, Anime 23.7%, Psychological Horror 23.5%, Survival Horror 14.2%, Atmospheric 6.1%
- #52 Confess My Love
70% matchVery Positive94% of 4,858 reviews2017
Dev: LR Studio
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
The story takes place after school, when Willie decides to confess his love to the girl of his dreams, Liza. Afraid of being refused, he hesitated for a while. Should he summon up his courage and confess his love to her?
Why similar: Romance 18.4%, Horror 16.5%, Anime 16.3%, RPG 11%, Psychological Horror 9.1%
- #53 UNREAL LIFE
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,922 reviews2020
Dev: hako lifePub: room6
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 299.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
And now, for today's story.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 22%, Story Rich 16.5%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Puzzle 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.1%
- #54 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
67% matchVery Positive94% of 44,489 reviews2021
Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Dark 13.8%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Anime 9.9%
- #55 The Letter - Horror Visual Novel
70% matchVery Positive86% of 1,515 reviews2017
Dev: Yangyang MobilePub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
When seven people fall prey to a vicious curse, they will discover that horror rests not from the shadows lurking about, but within themselves. To what ends will one go in order to survive?
Why similar: Horror 31.7%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Anime 13.3%, Story Rich 10%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
- #56 Folie Fatale
66% matchVery Positive86% of 2,531 reviews2024
Dev: Kanmidoko (神海処)Pub: 346lab Localization
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
All capture targets are mentally "Jirai"(landmine)!? Meet these eccentric boys, reveal the truth beneath in this Psycho-love-horror VN!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.5%, Psychological Horror 28%, Anime 16.6%, Story Rich 8.7%, 2D 5.1%
- #57 Yomawari: Midnight Shadows
69% matchVery Positive93% of 963 reviews2017
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The dark is no place to be alone. After a beautiful show of summer fireworks, two young girls begin to make their way home. However, a mysterious attacker separates them, and both must brave the haunting night filled with unspeakable terrors and survive the darkness.
Why similar: Horror 47%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Anime 16.6%, Adventure 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%
- #58 Yet Another Killing Game
64% matchVery Positive98% of 229 reviews2025
Dev: Soulseer Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
You wake up in a house, alone with two beautiful girls... But no one is allowed to leave until one of you DIES. Why is this happening? What is the purpose of this “killing game”? But most importantly...WHO SHOULD DIE?!
Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.2%, Anime 19%, Dark 16.8%, Female Protagonist 16%, Story Rich 12.6%
- #59 Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition
67% matchVery Positive95% of 9,194 reviews2019
Dev: Baroque DecayPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Join Brian Pasternack on his first working day at Sintracorp. Uncertain, unprepared, and massively unqualified, will Pasternack have what it takes to shine in Sintracorp’s hierarchy? It all depends on how he performs on his first assignment… and whether he survives it.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.5%, Survival Horror 14%, Horror 13.7%, Puzzle 13.7%, Anime 11.6%
- #60 Notch - The Innocent LunA: Eclipsed SinnerS
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,296 reviews2015
Dev: Angels Blue Digital EntertainmentPub: DigitalEZ
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 163.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
This is an isolated town, a town of memories that have been forgotten by its people. However, this small town has not been quiet and peaceful since the murders began... Time passes by, where are the sinful spirits going? Are my memories reality, or just a dream?
Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.5%, Horror 17.7%, Dark 14.6%, Anime 14.5%, Story Rich 11.5%