Games Like Ann

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

Why similar: RPGMaker 31.7% ★, Horror 14.2%, Psychological Horror 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Anime 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the genre that shares the same focus on exploration, puzzle-solving, and psychological dread within an art-themed setting.

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 38.9% ★, Horror 23.8%, Anime 10.6%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Like Ann, this game centers on students trapped in a school setting, emphasizing survival and psychological horror.

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 52.5% ★, Horror 22.4%, Psychological Horror 5.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, Female Protagonist 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: This classic RPG Maker horror title features a similar blend of trap-filled exploration and a dark, unfolding mystery.

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 32.3% ★, Horror 14.5%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Anime 8.1%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the school-based horror premise of Ann with its focus on uncovering secrets to survive.

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 18.5%, Horror 15.4%, Anime 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Multiple Endings 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, highly detailed RPG Maker horror game that excels in character-driven storytelling and unsettling exploration.

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

Why similar: RPGMaker 44.5% ★, Horror 14.4%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Anime 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential RPG Maker horror game that balances narrative-driven storytelling with intense, atmospheric exploration.

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 54.1% ★, Horror 18.9%, Psychological Horror 4.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, Thriller 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short but effective horror game that mirrors the exploration and puzzle-solving mechanics of Ann.

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 18.3%, Horror 15.2%, Anime 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Multiple Endings 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This prologue captures the same intimate, puzzle-heavy horror feel found in Ann's school setting.

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 34.6% ★, Horror 12.1%, Psychological Horror 8.5%, Dark 6.4%, Multiple Endings 6%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on exploration and multiple endings, providing a similar sense of dread and discovery.

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 33.6%, Anime 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Dark 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality, surreal psychological horror experience that shares the same level of polish and atmospheric depth as Ann.

This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.

Why similar: RPGMaker 43.9% ★, Horror 12.2%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Dark 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational surreal horror game that prioritizes exploration and atmosphere over direct combat, much like Ann.

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: RPGMaker 39.1% ★, Horror 15.1%, Thriller 10.9%, Anime 9.6%, Female Protagonist 6%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a classic RPG Maker horror experience with a strong focus on narrative and atmosphere.

After months of waiting, Annie finally snags a ticket to the new art exhibit. However, things take a turn for the worst: she finds herself trapped in the museum's haunted basement. Help her navigate puzzles, traps, and more as she tries to escape - and find out the truth of what's really going on.

Why similar: RPGMaker 37.1% ★, JRPG 18.8%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Horror 8.2%, Anime 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A direct thematic match that focuses on art-themed horror and psychological exploration.

"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 39.2% ★, Horror 14.3%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Anime 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-heavy horror game features a trapped protagonist navigating a dangerous environment with the help of a mysterious companion.

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 52.7% ★, Horror 21.2%, Psychological Horror 6.4%, Anime 5.6%, Pixel Graphics 4%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy, art-focused horror game that shares the same eerie, dreamlike quality as Ann.

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: RPGMaker 20.8% ★, Horror 17.9%, JRPG 16.6%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a similar trapped-in-a-facility vibe, requiring careful navigation and puzzle-solving to survive.

This is a recreational healing Mini-plot game explored at home. Players will play and wander around the house from the perspective of a little girl. What will she do when she is alone? What strange stories will happen in the process, and in the process of exploration, you may find some strange secrets....

Why similar: RPGMaker 32.2% ★, Horror 25%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Anime 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This indie horror title captures the same sense of vulnerability and isolation found in Ann.

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 54.2% ★, Horror 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Anime 7.2%, Female Protagonist 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric horror game that utilizes the RPG Maker engine to deliver a punchy, spooky experience.

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 50.3% ★, Horror 12.6%, Anime 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Psychological Horror 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A focused RPG Maker horror experience that emphasizes exploration and survival in a hostile environment.

A girl who has lost her memory must collect five scattered memory fragments in the school to remember the events of that day.

Why similar: RPGMaker 32.7% ★, Horror 29.5%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Exploration 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game directly mirrors the school-based horror setting and exploration mechanics of Ann.

Causality is a survival horror game. You must rescue 3 students trapped in a school full of mysterious psychic phenomena, and uncover the secrets behind therein. The real story behind the school, and the causal relationship of the events, is all in your hands.

Why similar: RPGMaker 43.9% ★, Thriller 14.3%, Horror 13.7%, Psychological Horror 11%, Multiple Endings 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural horror game that uses RPG Maker to build a tense, thriller-like atmosphere.

My Light In The Dark is a short story about a girl who lives with her abusive mother. The girl finds out some dark secrets about her mother, and she has to find a way to escape the house.

Why similar: RPGMaker 43.1% ★, Horror 12.1%, Psychological Horror 8.7%, Dark 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, dark narrative experience that utilizes RPG Maker to tell a poignant and unsettling story.

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 39.9% ★, JRPG 10.7%, Horror 10.2%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Anime 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An anime-style horror game that blends cute aesthetics with dark, unsettling themes.

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 34.4% ★, Horror 16.4%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Anime 8.2%, Multiple Endings 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that emphasizes exploration and the uncovering of dark, personal secrets.

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: RPGMaker 26.1% ★, Horror 14%, Thriller 11.8%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Female Protagonist 8.6%

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 36.3% ★, Horror 13%, Psychological Horror 8.7%, Anime 6.9%, Female Protagonist 6.6%

You have to help a guy named Yeongchul trapped inside his home, navigate the house to protect himself from suspicious person.

Why similar: RPGMaker 30.9% ★, Horror 16.2%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10%, Multiple Endings 7.4%

This is a horror puzzle RPG first released in 2016. Players control Qiu Xiaoqi as she explores a mysterious room filled with puzzles alongside a white-haired youth. They unravel mechanisms to uncover the truth behind her loss of consciousness. Will the wish be fulfilled? The story is yours to shape!

Why similar: RPGMaker 37.5% ★, JRPG 13.3%, Horror 11.7%, Psychological Horror 8.6%, Anime 6.9%

[The pod will break soon. Will she survive the nightmare or find the truth?]

Why similar: RPGMaker 57.7% ★, Horror 20.2%, Anime 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Indie 4.2%

A horror game about a needy female ghost. A trio of close-knit occult club girls gather late at night to enjoy telling ghost stories. Little do they know that Miss Choker, a ghost that targets girls, is just dying to appear...

Why similar: RPGMaker 42.9% ★, Horror 11.1%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Thriller 7.3%, Anime 6.1%

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 56.6% ★, Horror 16.6%, Psychological Horror 7.2%, Female Protagonist 6.9%, Anime 5%

"Kiki & Ana - The Child" is a cute story experience. Focused on story, art, and music. Must avoid hazards which some people find difficult. Takes about an hour to complete. WARNING: flashing lights, light gore.

Why similar: RPGMaker 46.3% ★, Horror 9.6%, Anime 9.1%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

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 21.5% ★, Horror 18.1%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

TinkerQuarry is an RPG about a girl trapped in an uncanny plane of existence called “The Dollhouse”.

Why similar: RPGMaker 46.1% ★, Horror 17.5%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Exploration 4.7%

A recreational healing Mini-plot game explored at home. Players will play and wander around the house from the perspective of a little girl. What will she do when she is alone? What strange stories will happen in the process? and in the process of exploration, you may find some strange secrets....

Why similar: RPGMaker 40.4% ★, Horror 13.5%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, JRPG 9.8%, Anime 8.2%

A horror mystery adventure game with ghost story elements. Anxiety plagues college student Lily, whose crush Sally has gone missing. As Lily explores the truth, Sally's boyfriend starts to look increasingly suspicious. Even worse, the story of the Cannibal Boy seems to be involved somehow...

Why similar: RPGMaker 48.1% ★, Horror 12.2%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Multiple Endings 7.9%, Choices Matter 6.4%

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 31.9% ★, Horror 17.2%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Dark 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

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: RPGMaker 45.9% ★, Horror 19.1%, Anime 11.5%, Multiple Endings 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%

Moving into a shabby apartment, a saturnine girl with hidden secrets finds a notebook that allows her to communicate with another world. A thrilling adventure taking place across multiple timelines ensues.

Why similar: RPGMaker 24.9% ★, Thriller 17.5%, Horror 14.7%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, JRPG 8.5%

In the dark corridor as wide as a labyrinth, avoiding numerous pursuers who are aiming for their lives. Will you be able to save the missing person and escape safely!?

Why similar: Horror 25%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Dark 12.8%, RPGMaker 12.6% ★, Multiple Endings 9.6%

A casual healing rpg that takes players on a journey around the house from the perspective of a young girl, what does she do when she's home alone? What strange things will you come across in the process, and while exploring, perhaps... What other strange secrets might you discover?

Why similar: Horror 25.5%, Psychological Horror 20%, RPGMaker 16.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Multiple Endings 9.4%

A horror exploration game that takes place in an underground labyrinth. Avoid malicious creations that are hungry for your soul. Depart from the nightmares that constantly haunt you.

Why similar: RPGMaker 37.1% ★, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Horror 11.4%, Dark 10.1%, Anime 8.5%

Students' horrible stories FIN is a horror game created with RPG Maker XP. Find out what threatens the innocent students and how to resist them.- Iseru, The Presenter

Why similar: RPGMaker 46.1% ★, Horror 16.9%, Psychological Horror 7.9%, Multiple Endings 7.6%, Choices Matter 7.2%

Your bestie seems to be hiding something. There's something about your world that seems odd as well, like it has...secrets. Dive into the Cthulhu Mythos universe of this horror game and witness a "friendship" that rewrites the world.

Why similar: RPGMaker 47.5% ★, Horror 13.2%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Multiple Endings 7.6%, Choices Matter 6.4%

Join Alicia as she tries to save her niece from a city warped and twisted by otherworldly beings in this eccentric RPG.

Why similar: RPGMaker 44.5% ★, JRPG 22.7%, Horror 18.5%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Indie 1.7%

Manipulate the main character with power of telepathic, looking for the trace of Araka, an Exorcist imprisoned in the other world.

Why similar: JRPG 28.3%, Horror 22.8%, RPGMaker 13.7% ★, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Psychological Horror 7.2%

This is a horror adventure game where a girl, devoted to her best friend, searches for her companion in an aquarium that has transformed into a world of horror. While evading the deformed entities known as "Creepies," the player must unravel the mysteries concealed within the aquarium.

Why similar: RPGMaker 33.8% ★, Horror 27.5%, JRPG 16%, Multiple Endings 9%, 2D 7.3%

A horrific choices matter adventure game where you need to get out of the house!

Why similar: RPGMaker 48.8% ★, Horror 12.7%, Anime 9%, Multiple Endings 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7.5%

“I should have...died...”Opened eyes again, he found himself in a bustling museum!Players need to take on the role of a raven specimen boy "Gregorio" to explore the Byakuya Museum. Your mission is to plumb the secrets of Time Town, uncover your own past, and escape from the museum.

Why similar: RPGMaker 42.2% ★, JRPG 18%, Horror 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, Anime 5.8%

On a rainy night, Xiaoyin disappears searching for the legendary “Miracle Grass.” Yixuan follows clues into a trap-filled cave where bodies, monsters, lies, and warmth intertwine. Multiple endings guide you through fairy tale and reality, revealing a fate woven from hope and loss.

Why similar: RPGMaker 44.1% ★, Horror 14.5%, JRPG 11.8%, Anime 8.3%, Female Protagonist 7.4%

High School Dirty Secrets is a horror/puzzle adventure where Kasuga wakes up locked inside her high school with no memory of how she got there. As she searches for a way out, strange and unsettling events unfold, leading her to uncover dark secrets hidden within the school's walls.

Why similar: Horror 20.2%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Anime 12.9%, Dark 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

You play as a new arrival to a foggy and mysterious town. You find yourself waking up in the bodies of the town's inhabitants at pivotal moments of their lives. Make tough choices as you discover the truth about this town called Greyfox.

Why similar: RPGMaker 77.7% ★, Anime 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.3%, Female Protagonist 3%, Indie 2.3%

A girl, draped in mystery and chased by an evil fate, escapes from a frozen land. Now, a year later, with her memory gradually returning, she is forced to make an important decision.

Why similar: RPGMaker 65.9% ★, Anime 15.5%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%, Indie 3.4%

Parasocial | パラソーシャル is a Japanese horror game about a live streamer.

Why similar: Horror 32.3%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, Thriller 13.4%, Anime 8.7%, Choices Matter 8.4%

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: RPGMaker 17% ★, Horror 16.3%, Thriller 15.6%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, JRPG 8.1%

A little girl, Hinata, finding her missing cat in a mysterious and dangerous castle. This place once belonged to the famous Duke Shewell's family, but it is abandoned now. And there is a big secret hidden in this castle.

Why similar: RPGMaker 71.7% ★, Horror 17.3%, Adventure 5.7%, Indie 5.3%

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

Why similar: RPGMaker 64.4% ★, Horror 9.3%, Psychological Horror 7.8%, Female Protagonist 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%

March 2012, Nagano. The brave and clever high school girl, Chio Aozora, is facing a major crisis: she doesn’t have enough money to buy a croquette! Navigate through the streets and alleys of Nagano, interact with a variety of characters, solve complex puzzles, collect 380 yen, and buy a croquette!

Why similar: RPGMaker 45.4% ★, JRPG 16.2%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Female Protagonist 7.2%, Multiple Endings 7%

A pleasantly anticipated trip back home for the holidays becomes a nightmare for Catherine as a tragic accident leaves her unconscious. After coming to her senses, she realizes that something is dreadfully wrong. She must escape the doll factory she awoke in before it's too late.

Why similar: RPGMaker 45.7% ★, Horror 15.1%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Dark 7.4%, Female Protagonist 6.4%

A PSX Inspired horror game where you must work and cook at a shop late at night and the horrors that comes with it.

Why similar: Horror 30.2%, Thriller 21.6%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Multiple Endings 11.1%, Female Protagonist 6.7%