Games Like [Chilla's Art] The Convenience Store | 夜勤事件

The Closing Shift | 閉店事件 is a Japanese horror game about a girl on a closing shift.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.2%, Realistic 11.8%, Simulation 11.1%, First-Person 10.6%, Anime 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the exact same 'mundane job' formula as the seed game but adds a more intense stalker-thriller dynamic.

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

Why similar: Horror 49.1%, Psychological Horror 26.3%, Atmospheric 5.3%, Indie 4.7%, Anime 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It explores the dark side of modern digital life with the same psychological horror elements found in the seed game.

The Karaoke | ヒトカラ is a Japanese horror game about a high school girl at a Karaoke.

Why similar: Horror 34.4%, Psychological Horror 23.3%, Surreal 9.5%, Mystery 7.5%, Realistic 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It uses a familiar, everyday location to craft a claustrophobic and supernatural experience.

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 43.7%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Psychological 9.2%, First-Person 5.1%, Walking Simulator 5%

Why You'll Like It: This episodic horror game perfectly captures the isolation and creeping paranoia of being alone in a house at night.

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 37.1%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Simulation 7.8%, Indie 6.5%, Psychological 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the classic J-horror vibe of exploring a haunted location with a slow-burn psychological build-up.

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

Why similar: Horror 35%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Psychological 10.9%, Walking Simulator 7.9%, Indie 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It maintains the signature Chilla's Art VHS aesthetic while focusing on the tension of a delivery-based job.

Holly Gardner, a 19 year old on an interstate drive experiences unusual happenings that leads to an unplanned stay at a motel, little did she know what was transpiring down in Norwood Valley.

Why similar: Horror 34.5%, Psychological Horror 26.3%, Walking Simulator 10.8%, Psychological 8.3%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at building suspense through realistic, everyday scenarios that slowly devolve into a terrifying nightmare.

The Kidnap | 誘拐事件 is a Japanese horror game about a kidnapping incident.

Why similar: Horror 57.5%, Psychological Horror 37%, Adventure 2.1%, Story Rich 1.6%, Indie 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the thriller aspects of the seed game, focusing on the fear of being watched and pursued.

Shinkansen 0 | 新幹線 0号 is a game set in Japan where players are tasked with finding anomalies in the Shinkansen. (Japanese bullet train)

Why similar: Horror 39.6%, Psychological Horror 24.6%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Realistic 7.9%, First-Person 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes a mundane public transit setting to create a liminal, psychological horror experience.

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 29.1%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Walking Simulator 8.2%, Psychological 7.5%, Surreal 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a grounded, domestic horror experience that feels intimate and deeply unsettling.

The Caregiver | 終焉介護 is a psychological Japanese horror adventure game about a caregiver.

Why similar: Horror 77.2%, Exploration 13.9%, Casual 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines time-management mechanics with intense, supernatural horror elements in a domestic setting.

Jack Nelson, a 24-year-old fire lookout, transferred to a new outpost. As he settled into his new home, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was off, little did he know what was transpiring down in Ironbark State Park.

Why similar: Horror 36.3%, Psychological Horror 21.8%, Walking Simulator 9.1%, Atmospheric 6.8%, Psychological 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the isolation of a remote job, mirroring the lonely, high-tension atmosphere of the seed game.

The Radio Station | 深夜放送 is a Japanese psychological horror game.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.7%, Realistic 12.7%, Simulation 11.7%, First-Person 11.2%, Anime 10%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the isolation of a late-night work environment, mirroring the seed game's core premise.

Missing Children | 行方不明 is a Japanese horror-themed adventure game about a bully detective searching for reported missing children.

Why similar: Horror 30.5%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Simulation 8.3%, Indie 7.1%, Walking Simulator 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the investigative, slow-paced tension that defines the Chilla's Art style.

Inunaki tunnel (or Inunaki village) is a famous Japanese horror spot where people have been killed or burnt to death.

Why similar: Horror 29.5%, Psychological Horror 13%, Psychological 8.1%, Walking Simulator 7.2%, Surreal 6%

Why You'll Like It: It leans into Japanese urban legends and the dread of exploring a forbidden, isolated location.

Hearing noises? Seeing things? Call Home Safety Hotline! Our operators are standing by, waiting to give you the answers you need to protect your home from all manner of pests and household hazards.

Why similar: Horror 53.3%, Psychological Horror 19.2%, Simulation 10%, Mystery 9.6%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game uses a unique job-based interface to deliver a chilling, slow-burn horror narrative.

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 46.9%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Indie 6%, Simulation 4.6%, Mystery 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It draws heavily from Japanese school-based urban legends, maintaining a high level of psychological tension.

Jisatsu | 自撮 is a Japanese found footage mockumentary horror game.

Why similar: Horror 30.4%, Psychological Horror 20.7%, Walking Simulator 13%, Realistic 7.7%, First-Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It explores the psychological horror of modern social media culture with a dark, supernatural twist.

Onryo | 怨霊 is a survival action horror game set in Japan. Your mission is to lift the curse of a haunted house using your exorcistic camera. As you explore the house and uncover its secrets, you will face enemies and puzzles.

Why similar: Horror 22.6%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Psychological 9%, Walking Simulator 6.5%, Surreal 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the classic J-horror trope of a vengeful spirit haunting a domestic space.

You are trapped in an endless underground passageway. Observe your surroundings carefully to reach "The Exit 8".

Why similar: Horror 24.3%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Psychological 8.8%, Surreal 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the psychological horror of being trapped in a repetitive, liminal space.

The Night Way Home is a Japanese survival horror game.

Why similar: Realistic 25.8%, First-Person 23%, Atmospheric 20.4%, Adventure 16.8%, Puzzle 14%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the simple, relatable fear of walking home alone at night, mirroring the seed game's themes.

The Ghost Train | 幽霊列車 is a psychological train horror game.

Why similar: Horror 32.3%, Psychological Horror 20.6%, Walking Simulator 17.9%, Surreal 16.2%, First-Person 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the eerie, liminal space of a train, creating a unique and unsettling atmosphere.

In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked.

Why similar: Horror 29.6%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Psychological 12.1%, Walking Simulator 10.8%, Atmospheric 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the feeling of being trapped in a lonely, atmospheric location with a growing sense of dread.

Hanako | 花子さん is a Japanese survival horror adventure game.

Why similar: Horror 39.3%, Simulation 9.5%, Realistic 8.1%, First-Person 7.6%, Exploration 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes a familiar school setting to build suspense and deliver effective jump scares.

Can you escape the home of a cannibal serial killer? It's only a matter of time until you're dinner!

Why similar: Horror 59%, Indie 9.7%, First-Person 9.1%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Puzzle 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully combines stealth and horror in a confined, dangerous environment.

A local news team breaks into an abandoned house to chase a salacious ghost story... until a MANIAC chases them! ...VHS era 80's slasher. PS1 style survival horror!

Why similar: Horror 55%, Psychological Horror 24.3%, Psychological 5.7%, Realistic 5%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It uses a retro, VHS-style aesthetic to deliver a tense, stalker-focused horror experience.

Yuki Onna | 雪女 is a PS1 inspired survival horror game. Some children went missing out of the blue. You receive a letter that says, "Come alone or I'll freeze them to death." Out of desperation, you decide to embark on a daunting rescue mission to an abandoned inn up the piercing cold mountains.

Why similar: Horror 33.4%, Psychological 14.6%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Indie 5.3%, Mystery 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It adapts a classic Japanese folktale into a chilling, atmospheric horror experience.

A cozy horror game where you own and manage a boba tea shop. Prepare boba teas, serve customers, and expand your menu to grow your business.

Why similar: Horror 30.1%, Psychological Horror 20.6%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Psychological 8.4%, First-Person 6%

Your task today: Memorize your environment and report any anomalies. Good luck with your shift! "Shift 87" is an observation horror game with subtle anomalies and unsettling occurrences.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.2%, Horror 19.9%, Walking Simulator 16.3%, Mystery 7.9%, First-Person 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It challenges the player to identify anomalies in a mundane setting, echoing the observational tension of the seed game.

Night Security | 夜間警備 is a Japanese psychological horror game about night security.

Why similar: Horror 33.1%, Psychological Horror 22.7%, Walking Simulator 8.6%, Mystery 8.4%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Supermarket simulator meets horror. You’re a clerk at a 24-hour convenience store. During the day - serve customers and hit your sales goals. At night - beware of strange clients. Try to survive 7 days in the Far North.

Why similar: Horror 28.1%, Psychological Horror 16%, Surreal 11.6%, Mystery 7%, Realistic 6.6%

You are a young college student working the night shift as a security guard at a remote cemetery deep in the Arkansas woods. What starts as routine surveillance quickly turns into something far more unsettling.

Why similar: Horror 35.1%, Psychological Horror 21.2%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Simulation 5.9%, Exploration 5%

The Bathhouse | 地獄銭湯 Remake is a Japanese horror game that revolves around working at a bathhouse. A complete revamp of the original bathhouse.

Why similar: Horror 39.4%, Psychological Horror 28.2%, Simulation 7.2%, Realistic 6.5%, First-Person 6.1%

Experience the dread of a midnight shift in a quiet supermarket. As mundane tasks blur with eerie events, discover that the darkness hides more than just silence.

Why similar: Horror 24.1%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Psychological 13.6%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Surreal 8.4%

Kiosk is a horror cooking game where you prepare orders for late-night customers who visit your cozy, rain-soaked kiosk. The eerie atmosphere clashes with the mounting tension as you serve your mysterious visitors.

Why similar: Horror 40.1%, Psychological Horror 20.9%, Walking Simulator 10.7%, First-Person 6.1%, Mystery 5.9%

Take on night shifts at a remote motel, handle unsettling guests, and navigate eerie events. Experience Emma’s unnerving apartment life, feel the unease of being watched, and question what’s real as the line between reality and nightmare blurs.

Why similar: Horror 26.1%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Psychological 9.6%, First-Person 5.9%

Akai Onna | 赤い女 is a psychological J-horror game featuring a student.

Why similar: Horror 36.7%, Psychological Horror 22.4%, Walking Simulator 19.7%, First-Person 8.5%, Indie 4.4%

First-person horror game where you work the night shift at a Mexican convenience store, handling daily tasks while facing eerie and unexpected events.

Why similar: Horror 43.1%, Psychological Horror 27.1%, First-Person 7.9%, Simulation 5.4%, Exploration 3.9%

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

Why similar: Horror 53.6%, Psychological Horror 29.2%, First-Person 5.9%, Adventure 5.8%, Indie 4.1%

Step into the shoes of a young girl who must face solitude and mystery while waiting for her mother at the taco stand where she works. It’s a rainy night, but that won’t stop some unwelcome visitors from showing up...

Why similar: Horror 40.2%, Psychological Horror 24.8%, Psychological 18.1%, Atmospheric 7.3%, First-Person 6.1%

The Sushi Bar | 寿司バー is a Japanese-style horror game where you play as a sushi chef working the night shift.

Why similar: Horror 34.9%, Psychological Horror 23.7%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Simulation 8.2%, Exploration 5.5%

God's Basement is a first-person, narrative-driven, single player horror game. Uncover the secrets of an afterlife shrouded in mystery, as an entity known as "The Operator" leads you deeper into the fringes of a seemingly eternal purgatory.

Why similar: Horror 25%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Psychological 11.1%, Walking Simulator 10.9%, Mystery 5.4%

A broke young man takes on the night shift at a roadside diner. In the glow of the blood moon, routine tasks turn into a fight for survival. First-person horror based on a dark creepypasta with a set of rescue rules.

Why similar: Horror 31.8%, Walking Simulator 14%, Mystery 10.4%, Realistic 10.2%, First-Person 8%

The Last Letter is a short VHS-style horror game about a film student who receives mysterious letters containing coordinates that lead to a house deep in the forest, where the truth about his past awaits.

Why similar: Horror 29.3%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Psychological 11.2%, Atmospheric 4.7%

Take a night shift job in a place that runs on habit, not purpose. Restock shelves, take deliveries, clean the mess, and try to make it till morning. Not everything feels right and you’re never quite alone. Something waits in the dark.

Why similar: Horror 32.2%, Psychological Horror 22.1%, Realistic 8%, First-Person 7.4%, Simulation 7%

Fear and anxiety prevail after the darkest tales from Japanese folklore come to life in this first-person psychological horror game. Set in a feudal era, Ikai revolves around the priestess of a shrine struggling to defeat the spirits of her past and her present.

Why similar: Horror 24.9%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Walking Simulator 10.8%, Psychological 8.4%, Mystery 6.4%

Highschool student Haneko has forgotten her class assignments and must retrieve them by traversing a world of haunted horrors. Explore the dilapidated halls, find your missing homework, and avoid whatever's lurking around the corner in this bite-sized, retro survival horror experience.

Why similar: Horror 46.3%, Psychological Horror 30.9%, Exploration 7.4%, Adventure 6.2%, Walking Simulator 5.9%

Anji【Implication】-Stimulation that gives the mind, unconsciously, certain notions. This game is a first-person walking simulator where you just keep going down the stairs.

Why similar: Horror 30%, Psychological Horror 23.2%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Psychological 11.4%, Realistic 7%

A game about starting a relationship while working part-time at a convenience store

Why similar: Simulation 16.5%, Anime 16.4%, Story Rich 13.2%, Indie 12.2%, Psychological Horror 10.9%

A cinematic, story-driven alien horror set in 1999 Ohio. Work the night shift at a remote gas station. A mysterious briefcase from the lake. Stolen uranium fuel. A blood-covered coworker.

Why similar: Horror 30.6%, Psychological Horror 20.5%, Walking Simulator 12.8%, Atmospheric 6.4%, First-Person 5.8%

[Bober Bros] The Hole is a first-person horror game that explores the cracks in domestic life. Your neighbor’s drilling starts the nightmare, but the holes reveal dark secrets far deeper than any wall could hide. No cheap scares, only disturbing reality.

Why similar: Horror 25%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Psychological 12.2%, Walking Simulator 10.1%, Surreal 9%

It Happened At Night is a short horror game where the player must complete basic objectives to advance the story and immerse themselves through the eyes of the protagonist.

Why similar: Horror 29.7%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Mystery 8.4%, Psychological 7.2%

The Death | Thần Trùng is a Viet Nam psychological horror adventure game made by three Vietnamese people from a tiny indie studio. The game takes place in Hanoi city in 2022.

Why similar: Horror 35.1%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Walking Simulator 9.6%, Mystery 5.7%, Realistic 5.6%

A horror game where you manage a ramen shop. Take orders from your customers, serve hot delicious ramens and sweet cold drinks to hungry customers.

Why similar: Horror 36%, Psychological Horror 26.1%, Simulation 7.8%, First-Person 6.6%, Walking Simulator 5.8%

Immerse yourself in an atmospheric psychological horror with a haunting VHS aesthetic. As a night-shift waitress at a secluded roadside café, serve strange patrons and feel mounting dread. Each night, the nightmare becomes more real, and someone is watching from the darkness. Can you survive?

Why similar: Horror 27.5%, Psychological Horror 22.1%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Simulation 7.6%, Adventure 5.1%

A 90's horror inspired first-person game about working the midnight shift at a gas station.

Why similar: Horror 31.2%, Psychological Horror 20.9%, Walking Simulator 16.5%, First-Person 7.6%, Simulation 6%

Can you endure until morning Monitor Japan's stigmatized properties and report any paranormal activity If you miss a report or make repeated mistakes——

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.1%, Horror 19.6%, Psychological 17.1%, Surreal 10.6%, Realistic 7.6%

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

Why similar: Horror 33.8%, Psychological Horror 20.6%, Surreal 12.5%, Story Rich 5.7%, Exploration 5.5%

PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR // ANTI-DATING SIM about learning to say NO.

Why similar: Horror 27.6%, Psychological Horror 18.8%, Psychological 12.7%, Walking Simulator 10.5%, Atmospheric 5.2%