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: RPGMaker 54.3% ★, Horror 30.3%, 2D 5.6%, Survival Horror 4.6%, Adventure 2.2%

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: RPGMaker 38.2% ★, Horror 29.4%, RPG 20.9%, 2D 8.1%, Indie 3.3%

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.

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 46.5% ★, Horror 34.1%, RPG 9.5%, 2D 4.5%, Survival Horror 1.7%

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

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 34.4% ★, Horror 26.5%, RPG 19.7%, 2D 7.9%, Survival Horror 5.6%

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 34.5%, Horror 30.1%, RPGMaker 17.9% ★, 2D 8.2%, Adventure 5.4%

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 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 39.3%, RPGMaker 37.4% ★, RPG 13.9%, Survival Horror 2.5%, Adventure 2.4%

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

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 50.7%, RPG 29.9%, 2D 9.6%, Adventure 5%, Singleplayer 4.8%

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 44.3%, RPGMaker 23.7% ★, Adventure 9.7%, Indie 7.8%, Action 6%

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

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 42.9%, RPG 20.1%, Roguelite 14.9%, Survival Horror 9.1%, 2D 7.9%

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 7%, Indie 5.4%, Action 5.1%, 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 30.4%, RPG 29.2%, RPGMaker 16.2% ★, 2D 6.9%, Adventure 6.8%

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

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 38.1% ★, Horror 31.3%, 2D 9.6%, RPG 7.4%, Survival Horror 5.8%

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

“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: RPGMaker 39.7% ★, RPG 28.1%, JRPG 15.3%, 2D 7%, Horror 4.5%

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 45.3% ★, Horror 23.5%, RPG 19.9%, Adventure 3%, Indie 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a strong atmospheric experience with the classic pixel-art style and horror themes.

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 6.5%

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

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 55.5% ★, Horror 33.3%, Adventure 3.4%, 2D 3.3%, Indie 1.8%

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

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

Why similar: RPGMaker 55.7% ★, Horror 26.5%, 2D 7.1%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 3.7%

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.

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 71.3%, Adventure 9.9%, Indie 8.6%, Action 7.4%, 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 54.5%, Survival Horror 14.2%, 2D 9.8%, Adventure 9%, Singleplayer 7.3%

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

"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 65.8%, Singleplayer 11.5%, Adventure 9.8%, Action 9.1%, 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.

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 9.4%, Indie 6.3%, Adventure 4.6%, Singleplayer 4.1%

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

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 9.3%, Singleplayer 7.4%

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

One day, Jimmy looked inside.

Why similar: RPGMaker 35.6% ★, RPG 27.9%, Horror 19.5%, JRPG 10.7%, Indie 3.6%

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 29.2%, Horror 26.1%, RPGMaker 18.7% ★, JRPG 11.6%, 2D 7.3%

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 33.7% ★, RPG 30.9%, Horror 26.1%, Adventure 5.2%, Indie 4.2%

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 34.8% ★, JRPG 23.1%, RPG 18.1%, Horror 13.2%, 2D 5%

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%, Survival Horror 17.9%, Indie 7.9%, Singleplayer 7.1%

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

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 48.8%, RPG 22.2%, JRPG 19.9%, Adventure 4.2%, 2D 3.4%

CHAOS;HEAD NOAH is now available on Steam!

Why similar: Horror 54.2%, Adventure 21.6%, Singleplayer 17.5%, 2D 6.7%

“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 81.5%, Survival Horror 7.1%, Singleplayer 6.6%, Adventure 4.9%

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

Why similar: Horror 85.3%, Indie 5.3%, Singleplayer 4.3%, 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 83.2%, Indie 5.8%, Adventure 4.8%, Singleplayer 3.2%, Action 3%

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: RPGMaker 38.9% ★, Horror 20.6%, RPG 20%, JRPG 11.3%, 2D 5.4%

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 36.6% ★, Horror 19.6%, JRPG 17%, RPG 16.5%, 2D 5%

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: RPGMaker 53.9% ★, RPG 25.2%, JRPG 8.9%, Adventure 3.3%, Indie 2.7%

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: RPGMaker 41.7% ★, Horror 24.7%, RPG 19.8%, JRPG 7.8%, 2D 2.9%

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 29%, RPG 9.5%, 2D 4.4%, Singleplayer 4.3%

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

Why similar: Horror 44.2%, RPG 34.5%, 2D 10.4%, Adventure 6.6%, Singleplayer 4.3%

【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 42.7%, Adventure 17.7%, Action 15%, Indie 13.7%, 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 12.8%, Adventure 8%, Action 7.2%

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 43.3% ★, Horror 26.1%, RPG 15%, 2D 6.8%, Adventure 3.2%

"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 29.8%, 2D 12%, Singleplayer 5.6%, Indie 4.6%

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

Why similar: RPG 77.6%, Adventure 12.7%, Indie 9.7%

A third-person horror adventure that draws inspiration from Indonesian urban legend. Play as Linda, a high school student with the ability to sense and see ghosts. This spine-chilling sequel expands on the cult hit original, making DreadOut 2 another terrifying addition to the horror genre.

Why similar: Horror 46%, RPG 29.1%, Survival Horror 12.4%, Singleplayer 4.5%, Adventure 4.1%

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 10.4%, Singleplayer 8.3%, Adventure 6.8%

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 55.5%, Adventure 24.5%, Action 20%

"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: RPGMaker 53.7% ★, Horror 30.4%, 2D 9.1%, Singleplayer 3.8%, Adventure 3%

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

Why similar: RPGMaker 36% ★, Horror 23.5%, RPG 21.4%, 2D 6.1%, Adventure 3.6%

“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 40% ★, Horror 23%, JRPG 22.4%, RPG 9.7%, Indie 2.3%

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

Why similar: Horror 77.1%, Indie 9.7%, Adventure 9.7%, Action 3.5%

Look Outside is a survival horror RPG set in a single apartment building. A mysterious event turns anyone who looks out the window into grotesque monsters, leaving the world in absolute chaos. Scavenge the building to seek food, supplies, and weapons while encountering strange characters.

Why similar: RPGMaker 31.2% ★, RPG 27.5%, Horror 24.7%, Survival Horror 7.5%, 2D 4%

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

Why similar: Horror 69.9%, 2D 16.3%, Indie 8.3%, Action 5.5%

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 45.1%, Horror 21.1%, 2D 13.9%, Survival Horror 9.6%, Adventure 8.1%

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 28.3%, Indie 22.7%, Action 14.3%, Singleplayer 3.8%

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 9.6%, Action 8.3%, Survival Horror 7%, Indie 5.6%

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%

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 14.6%, Indie 11.7%

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 39.6%, Singleplayer 6.7%

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 78%, Survival Horror 9.4%, Indie 7.4%, Adventure 5.3%

《Back》 is a full-motion audio live horror game. Special Note 1: This game is very supernatural and scary, timid or heart disease players do not buy ！！！！ The game will reveal different ending plots step by step through various searches and choices for your character.

Why similar: Horror 47.9%, RPG 26.6%, Survival Horror 14.2%, Adventure 5.1%, Singleplayer 3.8%