- #1 At Home Alone II
97% matchVery Positive86% of 227 reviews2019
Dev: 阿正不经Pub: 0Cube
Windows
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 23.3% ★, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Horror 17%, Anime 12.6%, RPG 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel to the seed game, continuing the narrative and gameplay style of the original.
- #2 At Home Alone Final
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,910 reviews2021
Dev: 阿正不经Pub: 0Cube
Windows
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: Psychological Horror 29.3%, Horror 26.5%, RPG 10.5%, RPGMaker 7.7% ★, Drama 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: The final installment in the series, providing a conclusion to the story with the same familiar mechanics.
- #3 The Witch's House MV
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,881 reviews2018
Dev: FummyPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.9 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: RPGMaker 34.3% ★, Horror 31.8%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Anime 5.3%, RPG 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: An essential RPG Maker horror title that excels at creating tension through environmental storytelling and exploration.
- #4 Ib
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,037 reviews2022
Dev: kouriPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.
Why similar: RPGMaker 20.1% ★, Horror 19.6%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Anime 11.5%, RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic of the RPG Maker horror genre that perfectly balances exploration, puzzles, and a haunting atmosphere.
- #5 Yomawari: Night Alone
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,266 reviews2016
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A quiet evening stroll takes a turn for the worse as a tragic accident befalls a little girl and her dog. When her sister goes missing later in the night, the little girl decides to venture out into the eerie darkness to search for her loved ones as evil spirits haunt the alleyways and streets of her once-peaceful town.
Why similar: Horror 51.4%, Anime 19%, Cute 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Adventure 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the intense feeling of a vulnerable child navigating a dark, frightening world.
- #6 Trick & Treat
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,403 reviews2016
Dev: Rabbiton
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 32.6% ★, Horror 22.8%, Anime 11.5%, RPG 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A short, cute-but-creepy RPG Maker game that fits the exact tone and scope of the seed title.
- #7 Paper Lily - Chapter 1
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 8,133 reviews2024
Dev: Leef 6010
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.5%, Anime 18.8%, Horror 18%, RPG 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-quality psychological horror game with a similar art style and focus on narrative depth.
- #8 Mad Father
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,404 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: RPGMaker 30.7% ★, Horror 21.7%, Psychological Horror 21%, Anime 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a young protagonist exploring a dangerous house, mirroring the domestic horror themes of the seed game.
- #9 Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,767 reviews2021
Dev: Leef 6010
Windows
Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.4%, Anime 20.3%, Horror 17.9%, RPG 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric and polished horror experience that shares the same emotional weight and visual charm.
- #10 Coffin of Ashes
91% matchVery Positive91% of 833 reviews2016
Dev: LadomuPub: DigitalEZ
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Delilah is an ordinary school girl who accidentally discovers an old mansion on a rainy night. As her exploration in the mansion continues, she finds many mysterious phenomena that can't be explained. In this mansion covered by ashes, what's the secret hidden deep underground?
Why similar: RPGMaker 27% ★, Horror 22.6%, Anime 17.5%, RPG 9.4%, Psychological Horror 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, narrative-driven RPG Maker horror game that explores themes of isolation and trauma.
- #11 Almost Home Now
90% matchVery Positive85% of 782 reviews2022
Dev: Timberwell 本幺
Windows · Linux
A 10 minute horror experience of a girl walking home alone at night.
Why similar: Horror 41.8%, Psychological Horror 41.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Adventure 5.1%, Indie 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the specific domestic horror vibe of being alone in a house that feels increasingly wrong.
- #12 The Mirror Lied
89% matchVery Positive88% of 970 reviews2018
Dev: Freebird Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 16%
This isn't a horror game. Nothing will jump out at you.
Why similar: RPGMaker 45.3% ★, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Horror 14.2%, Indie 7.5%, Adventure 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A short, surreal, and deeply psychological experience that prioritizes mood over complex mechanics.
- #13 Fausts Alptraum
89% matchVery Positive94% of 1,233 reviews2017
Dev: LaboRatStudio
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 33.3% ★, Horror 29.1%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Anime 9.3%, Indie 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric RPG Maker horror game with a strong focus on exploration and artistic presentation.
- #14 Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum
87% matchVery Positive93% of 1,607 reviews2023
Dev: AstralShiftPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Delve into the enthralling world of Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum, the acclaimed RPG Maker gothic horror game that'll take you on a moving journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Horror 41.9%, Anime 20.2%, RPG 12.1%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric and visually stunning RPG Maker horror game with a strong focus on character-driven mystery.
- #15 Misao - 2024 HD Remaster
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,467 reviews2017
Dev: senPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore a school plagued by unnatural phenomena in this horror-adventure game revolving around the missing girl Misao. Improving upon 2017's "Definitive Edition" with refreshed graphics and support for HD resolutions, you can now experience the terror in a new form.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.7%, RPGMaker 20.6% ★, Horror 20.1%, Anime 13.7%, RPG 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic school-based RPG Maker horror game that emphasizes exploration and survival.
- #16 Annie and the Art Gallery
86% matchVery Positive86% of 185 reviews2022
Dev: jswessler
Windows · Mac
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: Psychological Horror 27.5%, RPGMaker 25.8% ★, Horror 12.4%, Anime 10.8%, RPG 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A short, free-to-play psychological horror game that emphasizes exploration and narrative discovery.
- #17 Cat in the Box
86% matchVery Positive94% of 1,513 reviews2020
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Cat in the Box is a horror adventure game. Help the poor girl explore the mansion and escape from unknown entities that are pursuing her. Use a variety of tools and your wits to overcome any challenges you face. At times, you'll even have to wake yourself from nightmares to survive.
Why similar: RPGMaker 40.6% ★, Horror 30.8%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Anime 4.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused RPG Maker horror game that relies on exploration and atmosphere to build tension.
- #18 Alone in the School
84% matchVery Positive82% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: 티민이
Windows
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: Horror 45.7%, RPGMaker 23.4% ★, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Adventure 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the isolation and exploration of a scary environment from the perspective of a young protagonist.
- #19 Ticy Adventure Club
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,234 reviews2022
Dev: YEZHI
Windows
本作是2d剧情向角色扮演恐怖游戏。在本作设定中，玩家将扮演灵异探险社的社员，分工调查被委托的事件，探索场景，寻找线索，并最终解决委托中灵异作祟的问题。
Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.1%, Horror 21.4%, Anime 12.2%, RPG 11%, Cute 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines psychological horror with a cute aesthetic, mirroring the unique tone of the seed game.
- #20 My Light In The Dark
85% matchVery Positive93% of 87 reviews2019
Dev: TaleHammer
Windows
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 33.4% ★, Psychological Horror 20.7%, Horror 20.3%, Anime 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A short, dark, and narrative-driven game that fits the indie RPG Maker aesthetic perfectly.
- #21 Ann
82% matchVery Positive94% of 2,703 reviews2021
Dev: Rong Rong
Windows
Ann, an art student finds herself trapped in the school when she accidentally broke one of the school's rules. With the help of the school's security guard, help Ann navigate her way out and uncover the secrets of the school before she becomes a permanent resident of the school.
Why similar: RPGMaker 32.2% ★, Horror 25%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Anime 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG Maker horror game that relies on atmosphere and pacing to keep the player engaged.
- #22 The Sunny Day 晴天
84% matchVery Positive94% of 81 reviews2018
Dev: 殇葵(K.)Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
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 35.7% ★, Horror 22.7%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Anime 8.4%, Female Protagonist 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-based RPG Maker horror game that shares the same indie charm and focus on atmosphere.
- #23 The Crooked Man
82% matchVery Positive93% of 1,191 reviews2018
Dev: Uri GamesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile... This is the first title in the series known as The Strange Man, developed by Uri Games. Experience the myriad horrors awaiting David as he moves into his new house.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.6%, Horror 23.4%, RPGMaker 22.6% ★, Anime 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG Maker horror title with strong psychological elements and a focus on character development.
- #24 Cursed Mansion
81% matchVery Positive90% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Dragon EmperorsPub: Nuon Games
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: RPGMaker 26.3% ★, Horror 20%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Anime 10.1%, Female Protagonist 6%
Why You'll Like It: Features multiple endings and choices-matter gameplay within a classic RPG Maker horror setting.
- #25 Tide Up
81% matchVery Positive92% of 263 reviews2022
Dev: Gustav
Windows
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 35.9% ★, Horror 19.6%, Anime 15%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-based horror game with pixel graphics that captures the indie spirit of the seed title.
- #26 ALONE
80% matchVery Positive88% of 218 reviews2021
Dev: DakeCraftPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
You have to help a guy named Yeongchul trapped inside his home, navigate the house to protect himself from suspicious person.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.7%, Horror 23%, RPGMaker 20.2% ★, RPG 10%, Female Protagonist 9%
- #27 异化之恶〇Abnormal Treatment
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,566 reviews2019
Dev: Eternal Dream
Windows
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 25.8% ★, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Horror 14.4%, Anime 13.2%, RPG 7.1%
- #28 LUNA
79% matchVery Positive83% of 322 reviews2020
Dev: SimplePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Play as a little girl named 'Luna', and survive from the dark being while discovering the secrets behind her. The more you traverse on her memory, the more you will discover dark truths that lie deep inside.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.6%, Horror 19.7%, RPGMaker 16.9% ★, Anime 13.9%, RPG 8.7%
- #29 HorrorVale
76% matchVery Positive99% of 407 reviews2024
Dev: BatWorks Software
Windows
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 31.4% ★, Horror 30.7%, RPG 17.8%, Adventure 7.3%, Indie 7.3%
- #30 TinkerQuarry
78% matchVery Positive91% of 89 reviews2019
Dev: HallowraithPub: Caprizant Games
Windows
TinkerQuarry is an RPG about a girl trapped in an uncanny plane of existence called “The Dollhouse”.
Why similar: RPGMaker 26.9% ★, Horror 22.2%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, RPG 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #31 猫不语
78% matchMixed68% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: 库库尔坎游戏工作室
Windows
Cat Silence is a horror suspense puzzle game with urban legend themes. The story takes place in an abandoned experimental middle school. With the deepening of the investigation, the unknown and long-buried bloody stories of this school slowly emerged, putting together a chilling truth...
Why similar: RPGMaker 25.6% ★, Horror 20%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Anime 12.9%, Female Protagonist 6.4%
- #32 The Doll's Window
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 58 reviews2022
Dev: ujumiru
Windows
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: Psychological Horror 27.1%, RPGMaker 21.7% ★, Horror 14.4%, Anime 13.2%, Cute 7.4%
- #33 Dear Brother
77% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: NGS Studios
Windows
Audrey is a young woman returning to her childhood home. Upon arriving, however, she begins to notice strange happenings around the house. Is this a dream or reality? Whatever it is, it seems so oddly… familiar. Explore with Audrey as she tries to work out the mysteries of her missing memories.
Why similar: Horror 36.9%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, RPG 16.3%, Indie 7.6%, Female Protagonist 6.7%
- #34 Kiki & Ana - The Child
76% matchVery Positive95% of 125 reviews2021
Dev: Horror Shop
Windows
"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 29.6% ★, Anime 15.5%, Horror 13.3%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Cute 8.6%
- #35 羽翼的祈愿 - Feather Of Praying
75% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2018
Dev: 秋之忧郁Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
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 24.1% ★, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Horror 16.3%, Anime 11.8%, RPG 6.7%
- #36 Yume Nikki
73% matchVery Positive94% of 9,908 reviews2018
Dev: kikiyamaPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 72.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.
Why similar: RPGMaker 30.8% ★, Psychological Horror 24.9%, Horror 18.6%, Female Protagonist 5.7%, Cute 5.5%
- #37 [Chilla's Art] Okaeri | おかえり
75% matchMixed66% of 778 reviews2019
Dev: Chilla's Art
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 48 min≥1hr: 15%
Okaeri is a VHS Japanese psychological horror game about a middle school girl and her mother who recently moved to a new house.
Why similar: Horror 35.9%, Psychological Horror 24.4%, Anime 13.1%, Simulation 6.8%, Female Protagonist 6%
- #38 R.I.C.A
74% matchVery Positive87% of 245 reviews2019
Dev: Seldom Ludious
Windows
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 43% ★, Horror 22.5%, RPG 17.4%, Adventure 9.5%, Indie 7.7%
- #39 Savior of the Abyss
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 263 reviews2021
Dev: ALLAF GAMES
Windows
Savior of the Abyss is a horror adventure game. To avoid sudden death, always pay attention and be suspicious of things around you. Collect and use a variety of tools to get to the surface. Please lead the protagonist safely so that the protagonist can achieve his or her purpose safely.
Why similar: Horror 28.6%, Psychological Horror 25.9%, RPGMaker 15.3% ★, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Anime 7.6%
- #40 Murmurs of the Mist
71% matchVery Positive88% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: Jenna YourstonePub: JamJam Studios
Windows
In this game, you’ll encounter puzzles which require you to use your environment in order to solve them. Take note of every detail, they can help you in uncovering Sofia’s story.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 42.9%, Horror 35.7%, Female Protagonist 6.9%, Cute 6.7%, Casual 4.5%
- #41 Stray Cat Crossing
73% matchVery Positive93% of 647 reviews2015
Dev: JurloPub: Fridge
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Stray Cat Crossing is an indie pixel horror game about an encounter with a mysterious little girl named Cat. Explore a surreal world filled with colorful characters, challenging riddles, and dark secrets.
Why similar: RPGMaker 40.8% ★, Horror 31.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Indie 7.2%, Adventure 7.1%
- #42 The Aquarium does not dance Special Edition
70% matchVery Positive98% of 221 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: Horror 22.6%, Psychological Horror 20.3%, RPGMaker 12.4% ★, RPG 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
- #43 Mr. Hopp's Playhouse
71% matchVery Positive93% of 1,810 reviews2019
Dev: Moonbit
Windows
Every kid has that one toy that scares them, imagine if it came to life. You play as Ruby, a young girl who has a fear of her handmade toy called Mr. Hopp. Things take a dark turn when Ruby sees that Mr. Hopp, who usually sits motionless in the corner of her room, is gone.
Why similar: Horror 60.5%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Indie 6.1%, Female Protagonist 6%
- #44 No Ghost in Stay Home
72% matchVery Positive92% of 119 reviews2021
Dev: Midori Games / みどりげーむず
Windows
A dimly lit room, her first time stay home.... Do you gently watch over little Anna? Or....
Why similar: Psychological Horror 33.6%, Horror 23.2%, Anime 16.4%, Cute 12%, Female Protagonist 4.1%
- #45 Fears to Fathom - Home Alone
70% matchVery Positive90% of 10,232 reviews2021
Dev: Rayll
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 14%
Fears to Fathom is an episodic psychological horror game where each episode unveils a short story narrated by the ones who survived.
Why similar: Horror 52%, Psychological Horror 37.5%, Indie 4.3%, Adventure 3.4%, Casual 1.9%
- #46 Nightmare Of Melanie
74% matchMixed60% of 60 reviews2018
Dev: 不公开Pub: 0Cube
Windows
Players will constantly experience their inner voice between the truth and fear from Ling's perspective, and face the most cruel fate hidden in the deepest darkness after the horizon is clear and swept by fear one after another...
Why similar: RPGMaker 34.5% ★, Horror 17.4%, RPG 13.4%, Simulation 8.3%, Indie 5.9%
- #47 Have a Nice Dream
69% matchVery Positive93% of 4,858 reviews2021
Dev: 榭季生
Windows
A story about dreams. Explore a weird house and find the truth. A short game with mild puzzles and some psychological horror elements.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 36.4%, RPG 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, RPGMaker 9.9% ★, Drama 9.5%
- #48 Ticy Adventure Club : Queen of the Spring
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 787 reviews2025
Dev: YEZHI
Windows
本作是一款RPG恐怖解谜游戏。在游戏中，玩家将扮演一群以解决灵异事件为课外实践活动的学生，在提西城里调查有关“春日女王”的事件。随着调查的深入，一场巨大的阴谋正徐徐展开……
Why similar: Psychological Horror 38.5%, Horror 31.1%, RPG 16.2%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Anime 1.7%
- #49 Holo ADV: SakuraSingularity.exe
69% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Lexilia GamesPub: holo Indie
Windows
Sakura Miko and the Hololive members are suddenly warped into an alternate future timeline. In this 3D adventure game, Miko must reunite with her friends and uncover the truth of this strange world to find her way back home.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.4%, Horror 26.9%, Anime 24.8%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Adventure 4.5%
- #50 Ritual on the Eve 前夜祭
72% matchVery Positive83% of 63 reviews2018
Dev: 阿道Pub: 0Cube
Windows
学园祭的前夜，据说时不时会出现名为【爱丽丝幻境】的怪异现象，过去的死者在虚假的幻境中， 向生者叙述怨念，企图寻求解脱，亦或者是报复。
Why similar: RPGMaker 27.8% ★, Horror 16.6%, Anime 15.6%, RPG 8.6%, Female Protagonist 6.5%
- #51 Red Bow
70% matchVery Positive85% of 324 reviews2020
Dev: Stranga GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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: Horror 27%, Psychological Horror 24.5%, RPGMaker 23% ★, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Adventure 5%
- #52 Rental
66% matchVery Positive93% of 5,309 reviews2024
Dev: Lonely HousePub: Animita Project
Windows
Rental is a short and spooky adventure game about the dangers of renting a house in an unknown place.
Why similar: Horror 51.5%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Cute 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8%, Indie 6.1%
- #53 Nyakori's Rabbit Doll
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,414 reviews2020
Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 76.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Waking up in the beautiful night, maiden with cat’s ears whose name is Nyarutoru finds her friends nowhere. What are they waiting her ahead?
Why similar: RPGMaker 29.5% ★, Horror 21.7%, Anime 14.4%, RPG 8.9%, Cute 7.7%
- #54 Stitched HD
71% matchVery Positive81% of 114 reviews2017
Dev: Fluffex Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 30.9% ★, Psychological Horror 23%, Horror 22.3%, Female Protagonist 5.9%, Indie 4.3%
- #55 [Chilla's Art] Stigmatized Property | 事故物件
69% matchVery Positive80% of 1,343 reviews2019
Dev: Chilla's Art
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 39.6%, Psychological Horror 20.8%, Simulation 9.2%, Indie 7.1%, Adventure 6.6%
- #56 Fall into decay
67% matchVery Positive92% of 105 reviews2024
Dev: 灰房子工作室Pub: Gamera Games
Windows
名叫赛莉卡的少女某天在一间奇怪的宅邸中醒来，自己好像忘记了什么重要的事情，又似乎被卷入了什么事件之中…… 但首要的目的是找到逃离这里的方法。
Why similar: Horror 20.8%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Anime 15.6%, RPG 10.8%, Cute 8.1%
- #57 [Chilla's Art] The Convenience Store | 夜勤事件
68% matchVery Positive83% of 3,184 reviews2020
Dev: Chilla's Art
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Convenience Store | 夜勤事件 is a J-horror game about a college girl on a night shift.
Why similar: Horror 48.8%, Psychological Horror 28.7%, Anime 7.4%, Indie 5.1%, Simulation 4.4%
- #58 Escape from Yandere
65% matchMostly Positive76% of 952 reviews2026
Dev: VorhGames
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Yandera has locked you in your house and is asking for a declaration of love. You can stay with her or try to escape. Explore the house, but be careful, Yandera can kill you.
Why similar: Horror 28.8%, Anime 27.6%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Cute 9.4%, RPG 4.7%
- #59 夜弦之音 - Echoes of Nocturnal Chords
68% matchVery Positive100% of 111 reviews2020
Dev: 秋之忧郁Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
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 28% ★, Horror 20%, Anime 14.1%, RPG 8.3%, Female Protagonist 6.4%
- #60 Alice's World
65% matchVery Positive90% of 377 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: Horror 27.1%, Psychological Horror 21.2%, Anime 19.8%, Cute 9.4%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
