Games Like Cat in the Box

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 56.9% ★, Horror 23.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%, Psychological Horror 3.3%, Adventure 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive RPG Maker horror classic that shares the same focus on exploration, lethal traps, and a dark, unfolding mystery.

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

Why similar: RPGMaker 44.4% ★, Horror 19.5%, Psychological Horror 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Female Protagonist 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric title mirrors the sense of being trapped in an unsettling, surreal environment where every interaction could be your last.

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

Why similar: RPGMaker 53.8% ★, Horror 17%, Psychological Horror 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%, Survival Horror 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the blend of puzzle-solving and psychological horror found in Cat in the Box through its focus on a young protagonist navigating a dangerous mansion.

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 41.3% ★, Horror 18.1%, Psychological Horror 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Female Protagonist 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at the same style of exploration-based horror where the environment itself feels like an active threat to the player.

"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 45.2% ★, Horror 16.1%, Psychological Horror 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Survival Horror 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: This story-rich adventure features a similar focus on escaping a confined, hostile space through wits and puzzle-solving.

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 48.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Adventure 8.8%, Female Protagonist 7%, Anime 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deeply surreal and visually striking horror experience that aligns with the nightmare-like progression of the seed game.

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 46% ★, Horror 27.5%, Psychological Horror 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%, Anime 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in 2D psychological horror that emphasizes the vulnerability of its characters while they navigate a nightmare realm.

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

Why similar: RPGMaker 55.7% ★, Horror 15.1%, Psychological Horror 8%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Adventure 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational surreal horror game that captures the same dream-like, unsettling exploration found in the seed game.

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 57.2% ★, Horror 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Adventure 6.8%, Indie 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the surreal, unsettling aesthetic and the focus on a young protagonist navigating a bizarre, dangerous world.

Alicemare is a somehow familiar yet totally unique adventure game infused with subtle hints of horror, created by △○□× (Miwashiba) using the WOLF RPG Editor.

Why similar: RPGMaker 53.2% ★, Horror 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Psychological Horror 5.2%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the dark, fairy-tale aesthetic and puzzle-heavy gameplay that makes exploring dangerous 2D spaces so compelling.

Exploration, puzzles and a touch of classic horror awaits you! Uncover the secrets and mysteries of Neuville's Mansion. Test your logic against diverse puzzles, locate and use a variety of items, and don't lose your sense of direction, as navigation itself becomes an obstacle in your path!

Why similar: Horror 27.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Psychological Horror 8.6%, Mystery 8.1%, Thriller 6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a similar top-down horror experience where managing resources and avoiding entities in a mansion is key to survival.

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 33.2% ★, Horror 27.9%, Psychological Horror 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the intense, claustrophobic feeling of trying to escape a facility while being hunted by relentless entities.

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 14.8%, Mystery 8.2%, Psychological Horror 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes exploration and multiple endings, rewarding players for their curiosity and careful decision-making.

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 38.7% ★, Horror 18%, Mystery 8.1%, Psychological Horror 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic of the genre that excels at building psychological tension through its narrative and eerie, confined environments.

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 52% ★, Horror 19.6%, Thriller 6.7%, Adventure 5.1%, Anime 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-driven RPG that explores themes of trauma and horror through a classic pixel-art lens.

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: RPGMaker 31.6% ★, Horror 30.2%, Adventure 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Multiple Endings 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy horror game that balances mystery and exploration in a way that mirrors the pacing of Cat in the Box.

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 54.6% ★, Horror 21.5%, Adventure 3.6%, Psychological Horror 3.6%, Pixel Graphics 3%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully eerie game that uses its art style to create a sense of psychological unease similar to the seed game.

“I’ll tell you a scary story. It’s so scary you might not be able to take it. It’s the story of the Sand Man...” This is the second title in the Strange Man series, developed by Uri Games. Unable to sleep and exhausted, Sophie wanders into a town where everything sleeps. That is where the terror begins...

Why similar: RPGMaker 52% ★, Horror 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, Psychological Horror 5%, Adventure 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the psychological toll of nightmares and exploration, fitting perfectly into the themes of the seed game.

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 59.9% ★, Horror 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Adventure 4.8%, Indie 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a shorter, punchy horror experience that relies on atmosphere and clever puzzle design.

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 47.3% ★, Horror 15.3%, Mystery 8.3%, Psychological Horror 6.2%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a solid mix of exploration and mystery-solving within a creepy, doll-themed environment.

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 56.9% ★, Horror 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, Mystery 4%, Adventure 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a focused, 2D horror experience that emphasizes the struggle for survival against unknown entities.

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 39.5% ★, Horror 20.8%, Psychological Horror 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a minimalist approach to horror that relies on its narrative and unsettling imagery to build tension.

Chloé’s Requiem -encore- is a 2D Adventure Horror game set in Modern Europe. The genius violinist Michél is invited into an old mansion. Inside waits Chloé, who asks him to “Break the curse of the mansion”. What awaits the pair after the mystery is solved…?

Why similar: RPGMaker 53.2% ★, Horror 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%, Adventure 4.8%, Psychological Horror 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A music-themed horror adventure that shares the same focus on solving puzzles to uncover a tragic, dark history.

"Captive" tells the story of a woman who awakens badly hurt in an unknown cell, without any memories about herself. Will you be able to escape?

Why similar: RPGMaker 53.2% ★, Horror 20.7%, Mystery 12%, Indie 6.3%, Female Protagonist 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the feeling of isolation and the constant threat of being watched, mirroring the tension of the seed game.

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 45.1% ★, Horror 13.5%, Psychological Horror 10%, Adventure 5.4%, Pixel Graphics 5%

Why You'll Like It: It blends psychological horror with a dark, cute aesthetic that creates a uniquely unsettling experience.

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 47.2% ★, Horror 14.4%, Thriller 7.1%, Psychological Horror 6.4%, Adventure 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title explores the intersection of supernatural horror and puzzle-solving, making it a great companion to the seed game.

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 53.5% ★, Horror 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Psychological Horror 5.9%, Adventure 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric game that uses its limited perspective to heighten the sense of dread and mystery.

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 57.8% ★, Horror 19.1%, Mystery 4.8%, Adventure 4.4%, Female Protagonist 3.2%

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 32.1% ★, Horror 16.8%, Mystery 8.3%, Psychological Horror 6.9%, Thriller 6.7%

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

Why similar: RPGMaker 60.5% ★, Horror 20.7%, Adventure 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%, Indie 3.6%

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 45.2% ★, Horror 15.8%, Psychological Horror 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, Female Protagonist 3.5%

A short psychological adventure about a stressed girl who wants to explore her ceiling.

Why similar: Horror 25.3%, Mystery 19.1%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Adventure 10.1%, Multiple Endings 7.5%

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 58.1% ★, Horror 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Adventure 4%, Female Protagonist 3%

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 49.6% ★, Horror 15.1%, Mystery 8.2%, Psychological Horror 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%

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 29.1% ★, Horror 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Psychological Horror 8.4%, Female Protagonist 6.2%

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

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: Horror 22.4%, Psychological Horror 15%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Mystery 12.1%, Adventure 7%

"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 45.5% ★, Horror 14.6%, Mystery 7.7%, Thriller 5.8%, Psychological Horror 5.2%

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 69.2% ★, Horror 16.3%, Adventure 10.4%, Indie 4.2%

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

Why similar: RPGMaker 50.6% ★, Horror 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Psychological Horror 6.7%, Adventure 5.2%

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

Why similar: RPGMaker 68.6% ★, Horror 9.7%, Adventure 6.9%, Psychological Horror 4.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Horror 34.4%, Psychological Horror 22.8%, Adventure 7.8%, Story Rich 6.6%, Puzzle 5.8%

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 55.3% ★, Horror 11.9%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Indie 3.4%

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 51.2% ★, Horror 16.8%, Psychological Horror 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%, Adventure 4.7%

Try to survive through the night in a house that's trying its best to kill you and your family.

Why similar: Horror 49.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Adventure 7.8%, Multiple Endings 5.9%, Psychological Horror 5.5%

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 59.6% ★, Horror 26.2%, Adventure 9.5%, Indie 4.7%

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: Horror 22.4%, Psychological Horror 15%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Mystery 12.6%, Adventure 6.6%

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 45.1% ★, Horror 13.5%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%

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 38.1% ★, Horror 33.5%, Adventure 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Female Protagonist 5.9%

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 60.9% ★, Horror 17.4%, Adventure 4.7%, Mystery 4.5%, Psychological Horror 4.2%

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 40.6% ★, Horror 30.8%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Anime 4.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%

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 56.4% ★, Horror 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 5%, Adventure 4.8%, Female Protagonist 4.1%

Clea is a jump scare free, skill-based survival horror adventure.

Why similar: Horror 28.7%, Mystery 15.2%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Survival Horror 9.5%, Female Protagonist 7.5%

Before The Night is a horror action adventure game based on a macabre twist to a fable. Survive in the tiny, cute animal village! Your animal friends will literally turn rabid at night! Uncover the secrets of the world where animals keep human pets. Join the cute pet human "Lisa" on her adventure!

Why similar: Horror 36.3%, Mystery 17.2%, Psychological Horror 12%, Adventure 11.1%, Puzzle 5.9%

The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters is a Korean survival horror-adventure. Venture from your deserted school to survive the horrors of the night. Explore the surrounding Sehwa district and uncover the shadow realm's dark secrets. Use everything at your disposal to avoid a demoness hellbent on killing you!

Why similar: Horror 49.4%, Adventure 11.3%, Survival Horror 9.2%, Psychological Horror 5.8%, Female Protagonist 5.5%

Get lost in a lucid dream, bending the lines between reality and fiction. Utilize the strange camera to navigate through the ghosts' mysterious residence. Find the purpose of your nocturnal visit in a vivid and dreamlike setting.

Why similar: Horror 33.7%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Mystery 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Adventure 8.3%

Re:Turn - One Way Trip is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-adventure horror game. Trapped in a ghostly train, Saki must search the past and present to find and save her friends. More importantly, Saki must use her wits if she is to survive against an unspeakable evil hellbent on avenging unrequited love.

Why similar: Horror 41.5%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Female Protagonist 9%, Puzzle 6%

This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.2%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Adventure 17.3%, Anime 17.1%, Multiple Endings 13.9%

An anthology series that serves as a Corpse Party sequel, prequel, midquel, and alternate universe tale all in one. Rejoin old friends for a deeper dive into the haunted halls of Heavenly Host Elementary...

Why similar: RPGMaker 48.1% ★, Horror 19.6%, Psychological Horror 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Adventure 4.1%

This is a Touhou Fangame. Maribel Hearn is a girl with unusual experience with ghosts and supernatural beings. In Cross The Boundaries, you will solve riddles while trying to stay alive, and looking for a way out of the nightmare.

Why similar: Mystery 29.3%, Adventure 20.9%, Anime 10.8%, Puzzle 10.3%, 2D 8.7%