- #1 The Witch's House MV
97% 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 46.5% ★, Horror 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, Psychological Horror 5%, RPG 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive mansion-based horror game that shares the same puzzle-heavy, trap-filled exploration style as the seed game.
- #2 Ib
96% 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 31.6% ★, Horror 11.8%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, RPG 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This masterpiece of the genre perfectly captures the unsettling, surreal atmosphere and emotional storytelling found in Chloé’s Requiem.
- #3 Mad Father
96% 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 41.3% ★, Horror 11.2%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Survival Horror 6%, Anime 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar focus on a dark, mansion-centered mystery with a strong emphasis on psychological horror and narrative depth.
- #4 Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum
95% 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 24.1%, Dark 13.9%, RPG 13%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Anime 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A high-production-value RPG Maker horror game that excels in surreal world-building and character-driven mystery.
- #5 Misao - 2024 HD Remaster
94% 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: RPGMaker 26.2% ★, Horror 9.8%, Psychological Horror 8.6%, Dark 8.2%, Survival Horror 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar blend of school-based horror, puzzle-solving, and tragic character arcs.
- #6 Angels of Death
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,263 reviews2016
Dev: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 54.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"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 29.9% ★, Horror 9.1%, Psychological Horror 7.7%, Dark 7.5%, Survival Horror 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich horror experience that prioritizes character dynamics and narrative progression over pure jump scares.
- #7 The Forest of Drizzling Rain
93% matchVery Positive97% of 477 reviews2022
Dev: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows · Mac
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 20.6% ★, RPG 17.7%, Horror 16.8%, Adventure 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric exploration and uncovering a dark, local mystery within a secluded setting.
- #8 Viviette
92% matchVery Positive88% of 509 reviews2018
Dev: DYA Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Dark 10.6%, Survival Horror 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy horror game that emphasizes the feeling of being trapped in a mysterious, hostile environment.
- #9 Corpse Party
91% matchVery Positive89% of 1,369 reviews2016
Dev: GrisGrisPub: XSEED Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 34.6% ★, Horror 17.6%, Psychological Horror 8.5%, Anime 7.9%, RPG 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A staple of the genre that delivers intense psychological horror and a complex, multi-layered narrative.
- #10 The Crooked Man
91% 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: RPGMaker 28.7% ★, Horror 11.4%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Dark 7.7%, Survival Horror 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic psychological horror title that mirrors the somber, melancholic tone and investigation-heavy gameplay.
- #11 Cat in the Box
90% 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 53.2% ★, Horror 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%, Adventure 4.8%, Psychological Horror 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused RPG Maker horror game that emphasizes investigation and atmospheric tension.
- #12 Noel the Mortal Fate Complete Edition
89% matchVery Positive86% of 3,293 reviews2018
Dev: KANAWOPub: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
This is a tale of revenge — of a demon, a girl, and their companions. After seven years of development, the popular dark suspense adventure "Noel the Mortal Fate" finally arrives as a complete edition with all 13 seasons included, fully upgraded and with no extra charges.
Why similar: RPGMaker 41.8% ★, RPG 8.4%, Horror 7.9%, Anime 6.8%, Story Rich 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A character-driven adventure that utilizes the RPG Maker engine to tell a compelling, long-form story.
- #13 Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,273 reviews2016
Dev: etherane
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
A eulogy for happiness, and a lament for connection that never was.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.3%, Horror 14.8%, Dark 12.2%, RPG 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, psychological experience that shares the experimental and narrative-heavy nature of the seed game.
- #14 Tales of the Black Forest
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 15,083 reviews2019
Dev: 拾英工作室Pub: SakuraGame
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 11.4%, RPG 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Story Rich 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on mystery and atmosphere, providing a narrative-driven experience within the RPG Maker framework.
- #15 Cursed Mansion
88% 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 33.8% ★, Horror 9.9%, Dark 9.7%, Psychological Horror 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic mansion-based horror experience that features multiple endings and a heavy focus on player choices.
- #16 Alicemare
86% matchVery Positive89% of 1,189 reviews2016
Dev: △○□× (Miwashiba)Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 40.3% ★, Horror 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Psychological Horror 7.2%, Anime 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, fairy-tale-inspired horror game that focuses on puzzle-solving and eerie world-building.
- #17 Trick & Treat
86% 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 48% ★, Horror 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, RPG 6.6%, Adventure 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric, and classic RPG Maker horror experience that captures the essence of the genre.
- #18 Savior of the Abyss
85% 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: RPGMaker 24.3% ★, Horror 17.4%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Dark 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A tense, puzzle-filled escape horror game that requires careful navigation and item management.
- #19 Re:Turn 2 - Runaway
84% matchVery Positive80% of 70 reviews2022
Dev: Red Ego Games
Windows
Re:Turn 2 is a 2D psychological horror adventure game. The game follows on from the events of the first game. Saki and her fiancé, Sen, are trapped on an abandoned train that is haunted by an evil spirit that takes the form of a little girl named Ayumi.
Why similar: Horror 15.3%, Dark 15.1%, Survival Horror 14.3%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric 2D horror game that focuses on uncovering the secrets of a haunted past.
- #20 Tide Up
83% 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 47.5% ★, Horror 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Anime 6.3%, Dark 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric horror title that uses 2D pixel graphics to create a sense of isolation and dread.
- #21 Dead Dreams
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 65 reviews2020
Dev: Aiaz Marx
Windows
"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 39.3% ★, Horror 10.8%, Dark 10.5%, Psychological Horror 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that emphasizes puzzle-solving and a dark, introspective story.
- #22 Black Chapter
82% matchVery Positive93% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: Spire Studio
Windows
Your class goes on a field trip to Durhal Cathedral before things take an unexpected turn. Solve the mystery before you and your friends perish!
Why similar: RPGMaker 38.8% ★, Horror 13.5%, RPG 9%, Anime 8.1%, Story Rich 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-heavy RPG Maker title that leans into the psychological and anime-inspired horror tropes.
- #23 Coffin of Ashes
82% 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 41.9% ★, Horror 13.4%, RPG 10.5%, Anime 8.6%, Adventure 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, anime-inspired RPG Maker horror game that focuses on character-driven tragedy and mystery.
- #24 Red Bow
81% 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: RPGMaker 29.1% ★, Horror 13.1%, Dark 11.7%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A short, dark, and narrative-focused game that explores themes of trauma and mystery.
- #25 Mercury Abbey
78% matchVery Positive92% of 931 reviews2024
Dev: YiTi GamesPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
In a mansion surrounded by mist, as the curse made by the Alchemist and Fairy reappears, the danger is quietly lurking in the darkness, awaiting its visitors.Follow Harrod and Willie to unravel an incredible story in Mercury Abbey, and go on an adventure that you would only find in mystery novels.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 22.9%, Puzzle 11.4%, 2D 10.6%, Horror 9.2%, Psychological Horror 8.1%
- #26 Paper Lily - Chapter 1
77% 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 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Horror 11.4%, RPG 10.5%, Anime 9.8%
- #27 At Home Alone II
81% 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 36.5% ★, Horror 10.2%, Psychological Horror 9.3%, RPG 7.4%, Anime 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A simple but effective horror exploration game that focuses on the tension of being in a familiar yet hostile space.
- #28 The House in Fata Morgana
79% matchVery Positive95% of 6,041 reviews2016
Dev: NOVECTPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.
Why similar: Dark 18.3%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Horror 16.3%, Story Rich 12%, Anime 10.2%
- #29 TinkerQuarry
80% 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 34.4% ★, Horror 10.9%, RPG 9.1%, Psychological Horror 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: An indie horror game with a distinct pixel-art style that emphasizes exploration and survival.
- #30 夜弦之音 - Echoes of Nocturnal Chords
79% 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 41.3% ★, Horror 11.3%, RPG 8.8%, Anime 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #31 NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD
75% matchVery Positive95% of 53,234 reviews2022
Dev: WSS playground
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a “multi-ending ADV” depicting daily life with “OMGkawaiiAngel”, a young girl with a rather extreme need for approval attempting to become the #1 “Internet Angel” (streamer).
Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.9%, Anime 15.9%, Sexual Content 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Cute 9.7%
- #32 Angels of Death Episode.Eddie
78% matchVery Positive89% of 465 reviews2020
Dev: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
"The boy made up his mind to face a cruel world." The new special edition of the psychological horror-adventure game "Angels of Death", which has also been made into an anime. The past of B4 floor master Eddie is revealed...
Why similar: RPGMaker 28% ★, RPG 19%, Adventure 11.4%, Horror 8.8%, Indie 6.8%
- #33 Even20: The Interference of Parallels
76% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: SilverEyesPub: Wisdom Games Publishing
Windows · Mac
Two souls are drawn into a mysterious otherworld—and torn apart. In a realm filled with danger and restless spirits, each searches for the other while uncovering hidden truths. A suspenseful multi-ending adventure where every choice shapes their fate.
Why similar: RPGMaker 17.6% ★, Horror 14.1%, RPG 11.2%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Dark 9.1%
- #34 Corpse Party: Book of Shadows
77% matchVery Positive86% of 499 reviews2018
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 33.3% ★, Horror 11.6%, Dark 9.8%, Psychological Horror 8.1%, Anime 6.6%
- #35 The NOexistenceN of you AND me
71% matchVery Positive93% of 19,673 reviews2024
Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.4%, Anime 18.5%, Story Rich 16.7%, Cute 12.6%, 2D 7.5%
- #36 异化之恶〇Abnormal Treatment
74% 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 37.6% ★, Psychological Horror 8.6%, Horror 8.1%, RPG 7.4%, Anime 6.1%
- #37 Urban Myth Dissolution Center
72% matchVery Positive88% of 5,751 reviews2025
Dev: HakababunkoPub: SHUEISHA GAMES
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!
Why similar: Psychological Horror 22%, Horror 17%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Story Rich 12.6%, 2D 11.1%
- #38 The Count Lucanor
75% matchVery Positive93% of 2,868 reviews2016
Dev: Baroque DecayPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Pixel adventure inspired by classics like Zelda and Silent Hill.
Why similar: Horror 15.1%, Survival Horror 15.1%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, RPG 8.3%
- #39 猫不语
76% 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 33.1% ★, Horror 9.9%, Dark 8.1%, Psychological Horror 7.9%, Survival Horror 6.8%
- #40 Zelle
74% matchVery Positive94% of 503 reviews2019
Dev: Fuming
Windows · Mac
Zelle is a occult adventure game. You can explore the inside and outside of the castle using adventure game mechanics and battle demons with strategic mouse clicks. Your goal in this game is to bring the protagonist home.
Why similar: RPGMaker 33.9% ★, RPG 22.8%, Adventure 14.9%, Horror 14.3%, Indie 8.8%
- #41 The Aquarium does not dance Special Edition
71% 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: RPGMaker 18.8% ★, Horror 13.1%, Psychological Horror 10%, RPG 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #42 The Case Book of Arne
73% matchVery Positive88% of 359 reviews2020
Dev: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
A vampire and a girl... who are they? The two of them have a secret and solve a strange case... In a world where paranormal activity takes place, "Player" solves a case in which a non-human becomes a suspect. Such a "detective adventure" is coming to STEAM.
Why similar: RPGMaker 27.2% ★, Horror 11.4%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Dark 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #43 Return to Shironagasu Island
72% matchVery Positive94% of 3,990 reviews2020
Dev: HYOGO ONIMUSHIPub: TABINOMICHI
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A mystery adventure game and visual novel set on solitary Shironagasu Island. Discover its secrets, solve its mysteries, and escape from the ominous island!
Why similar: Horror 28.4%, Adventure 23%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Anime 13.7%, Story Rich 10.1%
- #44 At Home Alone
73% matchVery Positive85% of 1,891 reviews2018
Dev: 阿正不经Pub: 0Cube
Windows
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 29.9% ★, Horror 19.4%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Anime 9.3%, RPG 7.9%
- #45 Midnight Syndrome
71% matchVery Positive99% of 87 reviews2024
Dev: ナツミカン
Windows
A summer night consumes the girls... Exploration type horror ADV game
Why similar: Horror 20.7%, Dark 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Anime 11.4%, Adventure 9.8%
- #46 Horns of Fear
73% matchVery Positive92% of 85 reviews2018
Dev: Pixoala
Windows
Horns of Fear is a third-person psychological horror game set in a mysterious mansion...
Why similar: RPGMaker 27.7% ★, Horror 15.1%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Dark 12.6%, 2D 6.7%
- #47 OneShot
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 61,459 reviews2016
Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
Why similar: RPGMaker 32% ★, Story Rich 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Cute 7.3%, Psychological Horror 5.3%
- #48 Changed
70% matchVery Positive87% of 18,076 reviews2018
Dev: DragonSnow
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
You are trapped in an experiment, trying to find ways to make you still "yourself" , persevere, and survive.
Why similar: RPGMaker 21.1% ★, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Cute 9.1%, Sexual Content 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #49 Trick & Treat Remake
70% matchVery Positive100% of 64 reviews2021
Dev: Rabbiton
Windows · Mac · Linux
This is the remake version of the free game Trick & Treat, with some visual updates such as redrawn maps and new UIs. It's a light-hearted Halloween adventure in a vampire's house, where you explore the mansion and solve puzzles in the spooky atmosphere.
Why similar: Horror 17.8%, Anime 16%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Adventure 13.8%, 2D 12.9%
- #50 HAPPY SAIN† SHEOL
69% matchVery Positive85% of 221 reviews2024
Dev: HUNGRYCULTPub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Two thousand years ago, the Pestis Disaster swept through the land, corrupting all living things and making it to difficult to live on the land. Having touched the darkest darkness the world has seen, one must now face the dazzling light. Thus I pose this question. Whose wings did I see that day?
Why similar: Dark 21.3%, Horror 20%, Anime 14%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Adventure 12.8%
- #51 ALONE
70% 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: RPGMaker 28.4% ★, Horror 12.4%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, RPG 10.1%, Survival Horror 8.4%
- #52 Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
66% matchVery Positive94% of 2,911 reviews2024
Dev: SimogoPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The stage is set. Imagine an old baroque manor, perhaps a hotel or a museum, somewhere in central Europe. A woman wanders in search of answers.
Why similar: Horror 31.1%, Adventure 23%, Puzzle 21.6%, Story Rich 12.6%, Indie 6.8%
- #53 Decollate Decoration
66% matchVery Positive95% of 224 reviews2026
Dev: KANEKODOPub: KEMCO
Windows
This is a point-and-click, command-selection style adventure game where the protagonist is a girl who has become a ghost. The objective is to fulfill her desires by speaking to her beloved "him" causing poltergeists, visiting in dreams, or even cursing.
Why similar: Horror 31.1%, Pixel Graphics 20.2%, Adventure 15.6%, Cute 10%, 2D 7.1%
- #54 Saint Maker - Horror Visual Novel
68% matchVery Positive86% of 252 reviews2023
Dev: Yangyang MobilePub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac
A haunted convent. Statues that move on their own. A buried past. Welcome to Saint Idelora’s convent, where becoming a saint comes with a price.
Why similar: Horror 21.6%, Psychological Horror 20.4%, Dark 15.3%, Story Rich 11.7%, RPG 10.4%
- #55 Stray Cat Crossing
69% 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 55.5% ★, Horror 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Adventure 9.4%, Indie 5.8%
- #56 Ms.Director
68% matchVery Positive97% of 67 reviews2021
Dev: SketchyNonsense
Windows
Cameras and heads are rolling in this noir inspired RPGmaker horror game. Save the spectral starlets trapped in the deadly director's mansion, and escape without joining them in their fate.
Why similar: RPGMaker 29.5% ★, Horror 26.3%, 2D 10.8%, Story Rich 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #57 HorrorVale
65% 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 44.6% ★, RPG 18.2%, Horror 16.7%, Adventure 10.1%, Indie 6.2%
- #58 Drain Mansion
67% matchVery Positive86% of 252 reviews2023
Dev: Kredyn
Windows · Mac · Linux
You wake up in an unknown dark abandoned mansion and don't remember how you got there. Your goal is to escape this mansion and get back home safely, but the traps and demons lurking there won't make it easier. Can you escape this mansion or give in to the temptation?
Why similar: Sexual Content 26.4%, Pixel Graphics 23.6%, Horror 18.4%, Anime 8.8%, 2D 8.1%
- #59 Break Wolf
65% matchVery Positive99% of 156 reviews2025
Dev: RE Atelier
Windows
"Have we all been acting waywardly?" An Adventure RPG that deals with the life and death of wayward humans, striving to escape a syndicate that creates monsters.
Why similar: RPGMaker 26.4% ★, Dark 12.4%, Story Rich 10.5%, Anime 8.6%, Sexual Content 8%
- #60 Boyhood's End
66% matchVery Positive81% of 718 reviews2024
Dev: WSS playground
Windows
Boyhood's End is an adventure horror game following Giovanni, the boy with the lowest human score in the universe, and Campenella, the delinquent genius, and their journey on the galactic railroad regarding the "human" and "inhuman".
Why similar: RPGMaker 22.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Story Rich 14.5%, Adventure 14.1%, Anime 9.5%
