- #1 Angels of Death
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,297 reviews2016
Dev: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 53.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"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: RPG 21.7%, Horror 11.3%, Adventure 9.3%, Romance 7.9%, Anime 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: As the main entry in the series, it provides the essential context and gameplay foundation for the spin-off.
- #2 Noel the Mortal Fate Complete Edition
96% 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: RPG 29.4%, Adventure 16.2%, Indie 11%, Anime 10.5%, Horror 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title features the same narrative-driven, anime-style storytelling and character-focused drama found in the Angels of Death series.
- #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: Horror 19.7%, Violent 15.4%, Anime 12.8%, Adventure 10.7%, Psychological Horror 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential RPG Maker horror game that balances puzzle-solving with a dark, compelling narrative.
- #4 The Forest of Drizzling Rain
95% 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: RPG 41%, Adventure 18.7%, Horror 13.6%, Anime 7%, Indie 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developer, this game shares the signature blend of mystery, tragedy, and RPG Maker horror mechanics.
- #5 The Witch's House MV
94% 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 28.4%, RPG 20.7%, Indie 8.3%, Adventure 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This classic horror experience excels at building tension through environmental storytelling and lethal traps.
- #6 Ib
94% 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: RPG 28%, Horror 15.5%, Indie 12.1%, Anime 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the genre, this game uses its surreal art gallery setting to deliver a haunting and emotional psychological experience.
- #7 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: RPG 25.9%, Horror 13.5%, Adventure 11.1%, Anime 9.4%, Psychological Horror 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a gripping, supernatural horror mystery that perfectly captures the classic RPG Maker vibe.
- #8 Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition
92% 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: Horror 19.4%, Adventure 17.9%, Anime 14.5%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends office-setting satire with intense psychological horror and beautiful pixel art.
- #9 Sally Face - Episode One
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 26,584 reviews2016
Dev: Portable Moose
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Horror 19.3%, Adventure 18.8%, Indie 16.5%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Dark 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-rich adventure that explores disturbing themes through a unique and eerie visual style.
- #10 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: RPG 31.2%, Horror 20.4%, Adventure 15.3%, Anime 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality, visually striking horror adventure that focuses on identity and psychological discovery.
- #11 Chloé’s Requiem -encore-
90% 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: RPG 26.5%, Adventure 15.9%, Horror 12.3%, Indie 9.4%, Anime 6%
Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric horror game focuses on music and tragedy, mirroring the emotional weight of the Angels of Death series.
- #12 Corpse Party
89% 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 24.8%, RPG 22.7%, Anime 14%, Adventure 11.7%, Psychological Horror 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic of the anime-horror genre that emphasizes gore, psychological trauma, and multiple branching paths.
- #13 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: RPG 18.3%, Indie 17%, Adventure 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Story Rich 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: While less horror-focused, its meta-narrative and emotional pixel-art storytelling resonate strongly with fans of the genre.
- #14 The Crooked Man
89% 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: Horror 18.6%, Adventure 13.5%, Anime 11.7%, RPG 11.5%, Psychological Horror 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A staple of the RPG Maker horror scene, known for its deep, character-driven psychological narrative.
- #15 Tales of the Black Forest
86% 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: RPG 32.8%, Horror 14.9%, Adventure 14.5%, Indie 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a compelling, story-driven horror experience that fits perfectly within the RPG Maker aesthetic.
- #16 OMORI
86% 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: RPG 30%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Indie 14.8%, Horror 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 10%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, psychological horror RPG that masterfully uses its art style to represent trauma and internal struggle.
- #17 Boyhood's End
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 734 reviews2024
Dev: WSS playground
Windows
Boyhood's End is an adventure horror game following Giovanni, the boy with the lowest human score in the universe, and Campenella, the delinquent genius, and their journey on the galactic railroad regarding the "human" and "inhuman".
Why similar: Adventure 39.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Anime 13.4%, Story Rich 8.6%, Retro 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, futuristic pixel-art game that explores complex themes of existence and mystery.
- #18 Heartbound
87% matchMixed55% of 3,671 reviews2018
Dev: Pirate Software
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Heartbound is a non-traditional role-playing game about a boy, his dog, secrets, and sanity.
Why similar: RPG 29.3%, Adventure 16%, Horror 11.8%, Indie 10.9%, Psychological Horror 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy RPG that focuses on emotional storytelling and player choice within a dark, stylized world.
- #19 OFF
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,995 reviews2025
Dev: Mortis GhostPub: Fangamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
“I’m the Batter. I’ve been entrusted with a sacred mission.” -- One of the most influential RPGs of the last 20 years is finally coming to Steam. Take control of the Batter as he seeks to purify an uncanny and hopeless world haunted by specters, guided by a cryptic, grinning cat called The Judge.
Why similar: RPG 51%, Indie 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Psychological Horror 8.5%, Story Rich 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal and disturbing RPG Maker classic that uses abstract storytelling to create a truly unique atmosphere.
- #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: RPG 36.6%, Indie 14.3%, Anime 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Psychological Horror 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A charming yet dark character-driven RPG that focuses on uncovering the truth behind mysterious protagonists.
- #21 Zelle
84% matchVery Positive95% of 509 reviews2019
Dev: Fuming
Windows · Mac
Zelle is a occult adventure game. You can explore the inside and outside of the castle using adventure game mechanics and battle demons with strategic mouse clicks. Your goal in this game is to bring the protagonist home.
Why similar: RPG 36.5%, Adventure 21%, Violent 17.9%, Indie 14.9%, Horror 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A gothic, hand-drawn horror adventure that captures a unique, dark fairy-tale atmosphere.
- #22 LISA: The Painful
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 15,017 reviews2014
Dev: Dingaling ProductionsPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The miserable journey of a broken man...
Why similar: RPG 29.9%, Adventure 13.9%, Horror 12.6%, Indie 10.6%, Psychological Horror 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, dark, and emotionally taxing RPG that pushes the boundaries of the engine's storytelling capabilities.
- #23 NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD
81% 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: Anime 29%, Psychological Horror 27%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Adventure 10.6%, Cute 7.9%
- #24 The NOexistenceN of you AND me
79% matchVery Positive93% of 20,460 reviews2024
Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
Why similar: Anime 20.7%, RPG 18%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Adventure 11.7%, Indie 10%
- #25 Lunar maiden, River-side Angel, and the Godlike moment
80% matchVery Positive90% of 102 reviews2023
Dev: サキュレントPub: 072 Project
Windows
"I make you real." Only he knows me. The identity of the young man who thought so was a serial killer. An 18+ novel game for maidens where a woman obtains divinity along with her ruin.
Why similar: Adventure 17.1%, Horror 12.6%, RPG 12.3%, Indie 11.6%, Anime 10.8%
- #26 Dead Dreams
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 67 reviews2020
Dev: Aiaz Marx
Windows
"DEAD DREAMS" is a 2D psychological horror game focused on puzzle-solving and atmosphere with a complex non-linear story in which every element has a meaning...
Why similar: Horror 21.5%, Adventure 16%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Dark 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated RPG Maker horror experience that focuses on puzzle-solving and eerie atmosphere.
- #27 Suicide Countdown: 7 Days
81% matchVery Positive81% of 1,082 reviews2021
Dev: 致意
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Only 7 days remain until death embraces you -- the everyday life of a young boy begins to distort little by little, unfolding into a bizarre and ghastly series of events... When fate comes knocking, will you have the courage to make a choice?
Why similar: Adventure 33.1%, Horror 26.7%, Anime 19.5%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Puzzle 9%
- #28 The Aquarium does not dance Special Edition
78% matchVery Positive98% of 262 reviews2025
Dev: 橙々Pub: Frontier Works Inc.
Windows
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: RPG 28.1%, Horror 14.2%, Adventure 13.4%, Indie 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #29 HAPPY SAIN† SHEOL
78% matchVery Positive84% of 230 reviews2024
Dev: HUNGRYCULTPub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Two thousand years ago, the Pestis Disaster swept through the land, corrupting all living things and making it to difficult to live on the land. Having touched the darkest darkness the world has seen, one must now face the dazzling light. Thus I pose this question. Whose wings did I see that day?
Why similar: Adventure 23.7%, Horror 15.1%, Violent 14.4%, Anime 12.9%, Romance 7.7%
- #30 Corpse Party: Book of Shadows
79% 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: Violent 20.5%, RPG 15.9%, Horror 13.6%, Adventure 11.9%, Anime 9.6%
- #31 Folie Fatale
76% 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: Anime 20.6%, Psychological Horror 20%, Adventure 19.8%, Violent 16.8%, Indie 8.6%
- #32 Corpse Party (2021)
77% 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: RPG 22.8%, Horror 19.3%, Adventure 12.7%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Anime 8.6%
- #33 The Shell Part I: Inferno
75% matchVery Positive91% of 1,368 reviews2023
Dev: Innocent GreyPub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 114.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Unravel a string of gruesome murders terrorizing Tokyo in this mystery-thriller visual novel. The secrets of a case from six years prior may just be the key to the current unending cycle of tragedy—and the thing that cracks this woeful world’s shell may be one girl’s smile.
Why similar: Romance 20.6%, Adventure 19.8%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Anime 12.6%, Dark 10.4%
- #34 Black Chapter
77% 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: RPG 22.5%, Adventure 15.4%, Anime 12.9%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Indie 8.5%
- #35 告死天使的审判 Death Angel Trial
76% matchVery Positive84% of 101 reviews2020
Dev: 我妻寒十
Windows
This is a game about online violence, all of which are based on the personal experience of the producer and shared with netizens. As far as possible to reduce the reality of one after another bloody cruel phenomenon. Today's victims may only be a little-known person, and the next It could be you.
Why similar: Violent 26.2%, Adventure 18.9%, RPG 18.1%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Dark 8%
- #36 Sunlight Scream
74% matchVery Positive84% of 81 reviews2023
Dev: Faithy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The hero moves to a new city. However, along with him comes a masked killer who begins to kill his friends one by one... Make decisions to build your adventure. Can you stop him before it's too late?
Why similar: Adventure 16.6%, Anime 16.4%, Violent 14.7%, Horror 13.3%, Psychological Horror 10.6%
- #37 Alicemare
75% 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: RPG 16.6%, Adventure 15.2%, Indie 12.5%, Horror 12.3%, Anime 10.9%
- #38 Kara no Shojo
73% matchVery Positive92% of 449 reviews2018
Dev: Innocent GreyPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 161.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Play as a detective tasked with catching a serial killer in this visual novel set in post-war Japan. Investigate key locations, question many complex characters, piece together clues, and try to stop the culprit before they end yet another young girl's smile.
Why similar: Horror 23.3%, Anime 21%, Adventure 17.2%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Dark 11.6%
- #39 The Case Book of Arne
73% matchVery Positive88% of 362 reviews2020
Dev: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
A vampire and a girl... who are they? The two of them have a secret and solve a strange case... In a world where paranormal activity takes place, "Player" solves a case in which a non-human becomes a suspect. Such a "detective adventure" is coming to STEAM.
Why similar: Horror 16.5%, RPG 13.9%, Adventure 13.1%, Anime 12.4%, Psychological Horror 9.3%
- #40 KAKUSANKIBOU / 扩散希望
74% matchVery Positive83% of 160 reviews2018
Dev: あみそ組Pub: Pujia8 Studio
Windows
Basically the story goes as visual novel form. Sometimes, the system switches into dot part, and you can control the character to continue the story.
Why similar: RPG 27.7%, Adventure 15.3%, Violent 13.9%, Indie 11.2%, Anime 10.4%
- #41 Gore Screaming Show
72% matchVery Positive89% of 155 reviews2022
Dev: Black CycPub: JAST
Windows
A deeply unsettling visual novel following a boy who returns to his hometown expecting to find peace; however, it isn't long before his hopes are dashed by the monster known as Gore Screaming Show.
Why similar: Adventure 20.9%, Horror 19.7%, Anime 17%, Romance 15.2%, Psychological Horror 13.3%
- #42 Even20: The Interference of Parallels
70% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: SilverEyesPub: Wisdom Games Publishing
Windows · Mac
Two souls are drawn into a mysterious otherworld—and torn apart. In a realm filled with danger and restless spirits, each searches for the other while uncovering hidden truths. A suspenseful multi-ending adventure where every choice shapes their fate.
Why similar: RPG 28%, Adventure 13.9%, Horror 12.5%, Violent 11.1%, Psychological Horror 6.3%
- #43 Paper Lily - Chapter 1
68% 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: RPG 27.9%, Adventure 13.6%, Anime 11.4%, Horror 10.6%, Psychological Horror 9.8%
- #44 Five Stages of Pink
71% matchVery Positive98% of 93 reviews2022
Dev: Kaffein
Windows · Mac · Linux
Horror mystery about a boy who desperately wants a Normal life in the most abnormal city in the world. Help Timor understand his cruel life in this supernatural city while trying to survive one more day. In a universe where Sleep is an illness. This is a visual novel with point and click features.
Why similar: Adventure 23.8%, Horror 22.6%, Anime 16%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Indie 9.8%
- #45 告死天使之言 Death angel
72% 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: Violent 31.6%, RPG 25.9%, Indie 16%, Anime 9.3%, Dark 6.7%
- #46 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: RPG 20.4%, Horror 13.7%, Adventure 12.7%, Indie 10.1%, Psychological Horror 7.3%
- #47 Alice's World
68% matchVery Positive90% of 390 reviews2025
Dev: STORIA GAMES CO., LTD
Windows
Alice's World is a story-driven 2D adventure puzzle game. Amidst desolate ruins and deserted cities in a world filled with death, the young girl Alice hears "your" voice from in front of the screen. You must guide her forward, solve the mysteries, and reach the top of the tower.
Why similar: Adventure 21.6%, Horror 19.3%, Anime 14.6%, Indie 12%, Psychological Horror 8.2%
- #48 Case 00: The Cannibal Boy
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 166 reviews2020
Dev: Sounding Stone / 老奉毊
Windows · Mac
Case 00: The Cannibal Boy is a half-hour visual novel partly based on a true story, written by a writer with a background in psychology. It is a psychological horror story with an urban legend theme.
Why similar: Horror 19.2%, Adventure 15.6%, Anime 13.2%, Romance 12.5%, Indie 9.9%
- #49 Our End of the World
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 4,817 reviews2017
Dev: 橘子班Pub: NVLMaker
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Filled with puzzles, the story between she and me at the end of the world. English Subtitle Released on 2018/11/22!
Why similar: Adventure 25.3%, Anime 24.1%, Indie 17.4%, Violent 13.6%, Dark 8.2%
- #50 DERE EXE: Rebirth of Horror
70% matchVery Positive88% of 103 reviews2021
Dev: Darius Immanuel GuerreroPub: AppSir Games
Windows
Experience a meta horror pixel platformer retro game haunted by a mysterious yandere.
Why similar: Horror 24.7%, Indie 20.5%, Anime 17.1%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #51 Ten Trials of Babel: The Doppelganger Maze
67% 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: RPG 42.3%, Adventure 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Indie 10%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #52 Fran Bow
68% 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: Horror 19.8%, Adventure 18.8%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Indie 13.1%, Dark 7.4%
- #53 The Count Lucanor
69% 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: RPG 28.6%, Horror 18.3%, Anime 11.3%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
- #54 The Angel's Devil Tail - One More Question 2
65% matchVery Positive96% of 114 reviews2026
Dev: 橘音
Windows
A horror-meets-cute puzzle game with a twist-filled Yuri romance story.
Why similar: RPG 24.9%, Horror 22.1%, Anime 19.5%, Adventure 9.9%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #55 Train of Afterlife
73% matchMixed51% of 183 reviews2015
Dev: Zeiva Inc
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Train of Afterlife is a mystery, psychological, horror Visual Novel.
Why similar: Adventure 36.8%, Indie 28.1%, Anime 18%, Psychological Horror 5.9%, Dark 4.4%
- #56 Gore In Crayon
65% matchVery Positive97% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: Leigh CarrPub: Carrthulhu
Windows
A short pixel psychological survival horror and gruelling story told with no words.
Why similar: Horror 24.6%, Adventure 22.6%, Violent 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Psychological Horror 12%
- #57 Love Stories: When Pastel Meets Grotesque
67% matchVery Positive88% of 420 reviews2022
Dev: 桐生バトラ(疑狐社)Pub: Miwu Studio
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 41.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Some Scary Love Stories is a visual novel game with option branches Players tap the screen to read the story and make their own choices, eventually leading to different ending branches A collection of long-updated short stories on the theme of "Distorted Love"
Why similar: Adventure 36.5%, Anime 21.1%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Romance 11%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #58 Syutyaku Gakuen
66% matchVery Positive93% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: mokosoft
Windows
The only quality that can be measured is whether or not they possess the qualities of morbid love. As they spend their time at the school, what was once a peaceful life turns into a blood-soaked, corpse-riddled, blood-soaked day....
Why similar: Adventure 34.2%, Anime 17.9%, Psychological Horror 11%, Dark 10.3%, Violent 9.8%
- #59 BAD END
69% matchVery Positive84% of 395 reviews2015
Dev: Arai Koh Create OfficePub: YOX-Project
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
It's rumored that those who play 'BAD END'- a Visual Novel will die in REAL LIFE if they make the wrong decision in the game itself.
Why similar: Adventure 24.4%, Horror 22.4%, Indie 18.9%, Anime 17.7%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #60 SOULS
69% matchVery Positive91% of 148 reviews2017
Dev: Team Fork
Windows
One day, the boy meets a monster, with whom he builds a strange relationship that is neither friend, nor family, nor owner and pet. How will the boy's future change?
Why similar: Adventure 31%, Anime 28.3%, Indie 19.1%, Story Rich 11.9%, Horror 6%