Games Like Aooni

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

Why similar: Horror 66.5%, 2D 12.1%, Survival Horror 10.1%, Adventure 4.8%, Indie 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly dark, narrative-driven experience with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and environmental storytelling.

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

Why similar: Horror 48.2%, RPG 33.5%, 2D 13%, Indie 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of RPGMaker horror that shares the same focus on surreal exploration and puzzle-solving in an unsettling environment.

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: Horror 39.6%, RPG 29.1%, 2D 11.6%, Survival Horror 8.3%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Like Aooni, this game blends school-based horror with supernatural elements and high-stakes puzzle solving.

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 33.6%, Horror 28.8%, RPGMaker 20.9% ★, 2D 7.8%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RPGMaker horror title that excels at building a sense of dread through its narrative and pixel-art aesthetic.

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 63.4%, RPG 17.8%, 2D 8.4%, Survival Horror 3.4%, Indie 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the trap-filled, puzzle-heavy gameplay and sudden-death tension found in Aooni.

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 50.8%, RPG 30%, 2D 9.5%, Adventure 5%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully surreal horror game that focuses on exploration and uncovering dark secrets within a mysterious world.

One of the most terrifying J-horror games of all time is coming to Steam at long last. What's more, all you have to do is make the player walk to the left!? This collection includes the seven initial works of the popular Tsugunohi series, as well as an entirely new episode.

Why similar: Horror 42.8%, RPGMaker 26.4% ★, Adventure 9.4%, Indie 7.4%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, punchy horror experience that captures the same Japanese urban legend vibe found in the Aooni franchise.

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 62.9%, RPG 22.2%, Survival Horror 4%, Adventure 3.9%, 2D 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title is essential for fans of Japanese school-based horror, featuring intense psychological themes and multiple endings.

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Horror 43%, RPG 20.2%, Roguelite 14.7%, Survival Horror 9.1%, 2D 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game utilizes a retro aesthetic to deliver cosmic horror, appealing to those who enjoy the lo-fi charm of Aooni.

Now on Steam, revamped with brand new content! Immerse yourself in the latest chapter of the popular, Japanese indie horror title, Kageroh: Shadow Corridor. Survive against the onslaught of horrors that lie in wait in eerie, traditional Japanese locales that change with every playthrough.

Why similar: Horror 78.1%, Survival Horror 6.9%, Indie 5.4%, Action 5%, Singleplayer 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: While in 3D, it perfectly captures the 'run and hide' gameplay loop that makes Aooni so stressful and engaging.

Challenge yourself while being chased by fear! A horror puzzle action adventure! ■A completely new version of the legendary horror game "Ao Oni"!

Why similar: Horror 28.9%, RPG 27.7%, RPGMaker 20.5% ★, Adventure 6.5%, 2D 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique spin-off that keeps the core horror elements while introducing a different setting and tone.

20 years after the birth of the legendary horror game "AOONI"... A completely new first-person, 3D horror stealth action "Absolute Fear -AOONI-" is now available! Players take on the role of a younger sister searching for her older sister in a mysterious mansion where AOONI roam.

Why similar: Horror 71.7%, Adventure 7.1%, Survival Horror 7.1%, Action 6.6%, Singleplayer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A direct spin-off that maintains the franchise's focus on stealth and survival against the titular monster.

“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 46.9%, JRPG 24.9%, 2D 11.4%, Horror 8%, Singleplayer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cult classic surreal RPG that shares the unsettling, dreamlike quality found in many Japanese indie horror titles.

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 48.7% ★, Horror 22%, RPG 18.7%, Adventure 2.8%, Indie 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a strong atmospheric experience with the classic pixel-art style and horror 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: Horror 50.6%, 2D 15.4%, RPG 12%, Survival Horror 9.4%, Adventure 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Part of the acclaimed Strange Men series, this game provides a similar blend of exploration and psychological horror.

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 58.9% ★, Horror 30.9%, Adventure 3.1%, 2D 3%, Indie 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused RPGMaker horror game that emphasizes investigation and survival in a hostile setting.

"Tsugunohi -The Chamber of Phantom Name-" Launches on Steam! A new graduate, Kana Sakuragi, begins her new life in a renovated old house, "Akembara House." What seemed like a shiny, ideal property soon turns into a nightmare, as she is plagued by strange phenomena every night...

Why similar: Horror 66.2%, Singleplayer 11.3%, Adventure 9.7%, Action 9%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A continuation of the Tsugunohi series that delivers more of the same effective, short-form Japanese horror.

Stigmatized Property, 事故物件 (Jiko bukken) is a horror game inspired by haunted apartment rooms in Japan. These properties are known to have cheap rents and you play to find out the exact reason why.

Why similar: Horror 71.4%, Adventure 9.9%, Indie 8.5%, Action 7.5%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A focused horror experience that captures the feeling of being trapped in a haunted location.

It is a forbidden place that must never be entered. Strange events encountered in the decadent school building. And a Japanese doll that begins to speak. There is something here. ......This is a Japanese horror game that reveals the abominable history hidden in an abandoned school.

Why similar: Horror 54.6%, Survival Horror 14.3%, 2D 9.7%, Adventure 9%, Singleplayer 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: An expansion of the Aooni universe that focuses on survival-horror mechanics and exploration.

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

Why similar: Horror 60.1%, 2D 15.9%, Indie 8.5%, Singleplayer 8.2%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: The progenitor of surreal exploration horror, this game is a must-play for anyone interested in the roots of indie horror.

Relive the nostalgia with OYASUMII, a horror and exploration game inspired by PSX and N64 classics. Enter liminal spaces and face surreal terrors in an adventure that challenges your skills and sanity. Are you ready to relive the golden age of video games with OYASUMII?

Why similar: Horror 67.9%, Survival Horror 15.4%, Adventure 9.4%, Singleplayer 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal psychological horror game that captures the unsettling atmosphere of indie RPG horror.

Aka Manto (赤マント Red Cloak), aka Red Cape or Red Mantle, is a Japanese urban legend about a masked spirit who wears a red cloak, and who appears to people using public or school restrooms.

Why similar: Horror 71.7%, Survival Horror 9.5%, Indie 6.2%, Adventure 4.7%, Singleplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at Japanese urban legend horror, providing a terrifying experience similar to the themes in Aooni.

One day, Jimmy looked inside.

Why similar: RPGMaker 38.9% ★, RPG 26.5%, Horror 18.4%, JRPG 10.2%, Indie 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and unsettling RPG that explores psychological horror through unique gameplay mechanics.

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: RPG 28.8%, Horror 25.7%, RPGMaker 20.6% ★, JRPG 11.1%, 2D 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie horror RPG that utilizes a unique setting to deliver a compelling and eerie narrative.

HorrorVale: A grand Spooktacular adventure about a girl, her dog, and her long journey to save him in a strange and horrifying Underworld.

Why similar: RPGMaker 37% ★, RPG 29.4%, Horror 24.8%, Adventure 4.9%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that leans into the horror genre with a distinct visual style and narrative focus.

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 38.1% ★, JRPG 22%, RPG 17.2%, Horror 12.5%, 2D 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving within a confined space.

【This is the fear of someone trapped in a dark, abandoned house.】 This evolving short horror game, which was developed by a 19 year old Japanese student, is coming to Steam!

Why similar: Horror 67.1%, Survival Horror 18%, Indie 7.8%, Singleplayer 7%

Why You'll Like It: A tense indie horror game that focuses on investigation and survival in a dangerous environment.

Use your supply of items and traps to survive in a mansion haunted by yokai and vengeful spirits as shrine maiden Yono in this strategy roguelike horror action game!

Why similar: RPG 32.8%, JRPG 25.8%, Horror 19.3%, 2D 10.9%, Adventure 4%

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 49%, RPG 22.2%, JRPG 19.8%, Adventure 4.2%, 2D 3.4%

CHAOS;HEAD NOAH is now available on Steam!

Why similar: Horror 55.4%, Adventure 20.9%, Singleplayer 16.7%, 2D 6.9%

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: Horror 33.7%, RPG 32.8%, JRPG 18.6%, 2D 8.8%, Indie 6%

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

Why similar: Horror 85.3%, Indie 5.4%, Singleplayer 4.2%, Adventure 3.2%, Action 1.9%

The Convenience Store | 夜勤事件 is a J-horror game about a college girl on a night shift.

Why similar: Horror 83.3%, Indie 5.8%, Adventure 4.8%, Singleplayer 3.2%, Action 3%

“FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water” comes to Steam for the first time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the horror-adventure series FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO. The game is set on sacred Mt. Hikami, a site of many mysterious and terrifying incidents.

Why similar: Horror 81.4%, Survival Horror 7.2%, Singleplayer 6.5%, Adventure 4.9%

Fear & Hunger is a horror dungeon crawler set in the dark and hopeless dungeons of fear and hunger. The game is a hybrid of survival horror and dungeon crawler genres with its influences ranging from Silent Hill to Nethack. There are roguelike elements to the game as well as a heavy foundation of a j-RPG.

Why similar: Horror 41.2%, RPG 33.6%, JRPG 13.2%, 2D 4.9%, Indie 2.9%

【Can you live with this fear?】 A horror game developed by a Japanese high school student all by himself is coming to Steam! Escape the monster's pursuit in the creepy mansion, sometimes using weapons to fight back and find the key to escape!

Why similar: Horror 42.6%, Adventure 17.8%, Action 15.1%, Indie 13.6%, Survival Horror 7.6%

An eerie horror game set in a weird hotel plagued with bizarre beings and interesting characters. The game utilizes a never-used before environment alongside brand new horror mechanics, one of a kind graphics/art style, and an unnerving story with rich lore to create a unique experience for players.

Why similar: Horror 53.6%, Survival Horror 13.9%, 2D 12.6%, Adventure 8.1%, Action 7.2%

Notorious cult-classic Korean horror. Sneak into school at midnight to return your sweetheart's diary and get caught in a terrifying game of cat and mouse. Explore haunted hallways, solve classic survival horror puzzles and escape the clutches of a killer Janitor who is out for your blood.

Why similar: Horror 71.5%, Survival Horror 10.9%, Adventure 6.9%, Action 4.1%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Orogenesis, an RPG with the twist of exploring a nightmarish and funky universe!

Why similar: RPG 77.6%, Adventure 12.8%, Indie 9.6%

"Way back home" is a 2D horizontal board horror puzzle game. It takes the Republic of China period from 1905 to 1926 as the background of the times. With a large number of exquisite original paintings, rich playing methods, excellent music and dubbing, delicate script and narrative game style, it creates a strong historical...

Why similar: Horror 42.2%, RPG 29.9%, 2D 12%, Singleplayer 5.6%, Indie 4.5%

Venture into the woods as you play Little Goody Two Shoes, a phantasmagorical horror narrative adventure where all your decisions matter!

Why similar: Horror 44.3%, RPG 34.5%, 2D 10.3%, Adventure 6.6%, Singleplayer 4.2%

“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 43.5% ★, Horror 21.7%, JRPG 21.2%, RPG 9.2%, Indie 2.1%

Experience a meta horror pixel platformer retro game haunted by a mysterious yandere.

Why similar: Horror 70%, 2D 16.2%, Indie 8.2%, Action 5.5%

2,000,000 Download on iOS/Android Dawn Break Series now available on Steam! Which path are you on? Light or darkness?

Why similar: RPG 74.4%, Action 10.5%, Singleplayer 8.2%, Adventure 6.9%

Curse of Anabelle is a story driven adventure-horror/puzzle game which players can experience in the first person perspective. The storyline is based on real world myths and legends.

Why similar: Horror 30.9%, Adventure 28.5%, Indie 22.5%, Action 14.4%, Singleplayer 3.7%

The Backrooms: 1998 is a first-person found footage psychological horror survival game where it tells the story of a young teen after accidentally falling into the depths of The Backrooms in 1998. Roam freely, mark, explore and try unravel the story - however you are not alone. Don't scream.

Why similar: Survival Horror 55.4%, Adventure 24.5%, Action 20.1%

Night Delivery | 例外配達 is a psychological Japanese horror adventure game.

Why similar: Horror 77.3%, Indie 9.6%, Adventure 9.6%, Action 3.5%

Another chapter of the atmospheric horror series has emerged from the shadows! Eerie sound design and shadowy environments set the stage for gruesome and terrifying ghosts never seen before in the series.

Why similar: JRPG 45.3%, Horror 21.1%, 2D 13.7%, Survival Horror 9.7%, Adventure 8.2%

Kuchisake-Onna is a first-person horror adventure game based on a Japanese myth. The gameplay focuses on storytelling and stealth to avoid “Kuchisake-Onna” or else the Slit Mouthed Woman, there are also some puzzles for the player to solve, making gameplay more various.

Why similar: Horror 73.7%, Adventure 14.7%, Indie 11.6%

What you are about to do has not been approved by the Vatican. As a young priest, struggle against demons, cultists, and your own weakening faith in this pixel horror game inspired by the era of classic 8-bit gaming and the "Satanic Panic" of the 1980s.

Why similar: Horror 77.9%, Survival Horror 9.5%, Indie 7.3%, Adventure 5.3%

An exciting JRPG by the writer of Labyronia. As tensions grow between factions of mages, you are framed for the murder of a demigod. Solve the mystery behind his assassination or risk a war that could send the world into chaos for millenia.

Why similar: RPG 54.7%, JRPG 19.3%, Adventure 7.2%, Indie 5.9%, 2D 5.6%

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: Horror 46.2%, RPG 26.6%, 2D 11.8%, Adventure 5.6%, Singleplayer 4.9%

Ontotis is a psychological horror game crafted by a solo developer focusing on atmosphere, mystery and an engaging story. Uncover scattered clues to unveil the chilling fate of the house's residents, while encountering a mysterious humanlike figure seemingly connected to them in their haunting tale.

Why similar: Horror 64.4%, Adventure 9.7%, Action 8.4%, Survival Horror 7%, Indie 5.6%

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: Horror 53.8%, RPG 17.6%, 2D 8.1%, Singleplayer 7.8%, Indie 6.4%

Blame Him is true first-person survival horror. A game about surreal atmosphere and dark challenges. A bone-chilling experience made by 2 people from Japan. Loved by and scared many YouTubers and Streamers.

Why similar: Horror 69.9%, Adventure 9.4%, Action 8%, Indie 7.9%, Singleplayer 4.8%

Set in the autonomous region of Crossbell, the epic RPG Ao no Kiseki: Kai, which tells the story of the Special Support Section, is now available on Steam! The Steam version features 60 fps support + high definition picture & sound for an enhanced gameplay experience!

Why similar: RPG 53.7%, JRPG 39.7%, Singleplayer 6.6%

"Tsugunohi" and the video game play-by-play artist, Pocky, have collaborated. "Tsugunohi -Pocky dog’s adventure-," created in conjunction with Pocky's 10th anniversary event, is now available on Steam. Lured by a white butterfly, Pocky the dog's "little adventure" now begins.

Why similar: Horror 31.4%, RPGMaker 31.2% ★, 2D 10.9%, Adventure 10.5%, Action 9.2%

The popular indie game “The Exit 8” is reborn and brought to virtual life as “The Exit 8 VR”! Experience the eerie and thrilling atmosphere of Japan's underground passageways, now with new anomalies!

Why similar: Horror 62.4%, Adventure 22%, Singleplayer 9.4%, Indie 6.2%

A strange and twisted world...Harvester! The most violent adventure game of all time comes to Steam!

Why similar: Horror 87.4%, Adventure 9.5%, Singleplayer 3.1%