Games Like CHTHON

A patchwork quilt of meanings, ideas, references, and madness. A crack in the sink of your understanding. And also the story of one unfortunate girl.

Why similar: Psychedelic 28.8%, Text-Based 21.5%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Horror 7.9%

The Darkest Emptiness will fill the lungs with leaden weight.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.8%, Psychedelic 19.7%, Text-Based 19.3%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Horror 7.7%

Fears are not always just rustles in the dark. And death is not always a bad ending.

Why similar: Psychedelic 25.4%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Text-Based 16.3%, Hand-drawn 15%, Adventure 11.1%

Undesirable Me is a psychological horror game in the genre of visual novel and adventure game. Overcome your inner demon: solve challenges, make tough decisions and face the consequences of your choices. Who will win this inner confrontation and take possession of the body? It depends on you.

Why similar: Psychedelic 34.6%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Nonlinear 10.5%, Horror 8.6%

Glitch is an intense and surreal narrative experience, drawn entirely by hand, that will make you question reality with every choice and each of the 26 endings that unlock the special and definitive conclusion!

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.2%, Psychedelic 21.9%, Text-Based 18.5%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Hand-drawn 9.4%

A dramatic visual novel about the search for the meaning of life.

Why similar: Psychedelic 27.9%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Text-Based 17.9%, Thriller 17.8%, Hand-drawn 5.8%

Twilight is a small dividing line between light and darkness. Sometimes you have to choose where you should stay and for what purpose.

Why similar: Psychedelic 42.4%, Visual Novel 27.5%, Adventure 15.1%, Nonlinear 6.7%, Horror 6.3%

A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.

Why similar: Psychedelic 36.9%, Visual Novel 26.5%, Psychological Horror 19.1%, Text-Based 11.6%, Horror 3.9%

Totally Normal Boyfriend is a visual novel/dating simulator about your loving and caring boyfriend that would do anything for you.

Why similar: Psychedelic 37.5%, Visual Novel 23.7%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Text-Based 14.3%, Horror 7.3%

Read the story from beginning to end, solve all the puzzles and unravel the creepy history of Candyworld. Accept the invitation to the tea party and make a choice - escape forever or stop the destruction of the magical world.

Why similar: Text-Based 19.8%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Hand-drawn 16.5%, Psychedelic 14.7%, Thriller 12.9%

A group of university students is going to spend a week in the old hotel "Amnea". Within these seven days they have to find out what is hidden behind its facade and to unravel all the mysteries without losing their minds.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.3%, Thriller 18.5%, Text-Based 16.5%, Nonlinear 14.4%, Hand-drawn 13.3%

In an AI-powered age where original authors have become largely redundant, play as a dejected writer on the brink of losing their creative drive forever.

Why similar: Text-Based 24.8%, Visual Novel 22.8%, Psychedelic 22.3%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Horror 9.1%

A visual psychological horror novel set in a winter setting. You have a unique opportunity to explore your relationships with your friends, and then with yourself. But be careful, a blizzard seems to be approaching.

Why similar: Psychedelic 33.1%, Visual Novel 25.9%, Text-Based 20.5%, Adventure 10.2%, Psychological Horror 8.6%

A short atmospheric visual novel about a teenager who tries to hide from his thoughts and problems. But the longer he avoids reality, the more it distorts around him.

Why similar: Psychedelic 39.5%, Visual Novel 24.6%, Text-Based 15%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Horror 4.1%

Fairy Deer is a kinetic thriller visual novel. Make your way deep into the terrifying Forest in search of the sole pathway to happiness—the mythical Fairy Deer.

Why similar: Text-Based 30.7%, Visual Novel 26.7%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Thriller 10.3%, Horror 9.1%

One eleven is a dark detective story about twelve lonely people who, by chance, find themselves in the same house with a mad maniac. Who will be the victim and who will be the killer? Be attentive and courageous, and solve the riddles of One Eleven.

Why similar: Psychedelic 19.8%, Visual Novel 15%, Text-Based 14.3%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Nonlinear 11.1%

A short novel about travelling by train. Become the one who (not)helps three girls to get to the final destination at the sea.

Why similar: Psychedelic 29.3%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Thriller 18.5%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Psychological Horror 12.7%

The depressing pictures of a dying village and its inhabitants to the dark ambient music of the underground performers make those who are still trying to survive in places where everything has long died, to plunge even deeper into the world of mystical horror and deep despair

Why similar: Text-Based 20.5%, Psychedelic 17.7%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Thriller 11.3%

When the past awakens, the future bleeds. A full length cinematic sci-fi mystery visual novel where augmented reality, history, AI technology and murder collide in the heart of Kyoto.

Why similar: Text-Based 41.7%, Visual Novel 39.4%, Adventure 16.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Go about your normal every day life and meet new friends in this short visual novel!

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.7%, Text-Based 28.5%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Horror 11.1%, Adventure 5.5%

Inside one's brain is never easy...

Why similar: Psychedelic 42.1%, Hand-drawn 22.1%, Adventure 19%, Horror 10.7%, Indie 6.2%

Red Experience is a multi-ending 2D Adventure Death Game where choices dictate fate. Amnesiac 'Sooyeon Hong' must participate in a brutal game. Uncover the mystery behind the death game to find the truth. Only your decisions can save her and reveal the full reality. Choose wisely!

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.2%, Hand-drawn 23.8%, Thriller 16.4%, Text-Based 15.8%, Adventure 14.8%

Zion takes on a shady job driving a night taxi. His shifts spiral into eerie rides with ever stranger passengers, as the line between reality and delirium blurs. Each trip drags him deeper into the city’s abyss, where it’s no longer clear what is dream and what is real.

Why similar: Psychedelic 31.5%, Visual Novel 21.8%, Thriller 18%, Text-Based 10.9%, Horror 8.8%

Smeesa Street is a branching visual novel and an interesting way to spend time for those who enjoy atmospheric horror stories. Message us and you'll forget about your troubles. You'll be drowning in happiness. This is your path to endless joy.

Why similar: Psychedelic 26.4%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Nonlinear 14%, Text-Based 8.7%

You can't remember anything, and all you can see is HER. Delve into your story and uncover the truth behind what happened to you and your parents.

Why similar: Psychedelic 38.7%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Text-Based 10.1%, Adventure 7.3%

In 1960s USA, Jane Ferguson, a New York restaurant owner, receives an information on her CIA agent husband Mark, who had vanished mysteriously during a Tibet mission. To uncover his hidden secrets, she follows his trail, delving into the enigma of his disappearance.

Why similar: Psychedelic 31.2%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Hand-drawn 17%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Nonlinear 9.8%

A world where Spilia, a virus that causes delusions and hallucinations, has become epidemic. A horror visual novel game set in a hospital where patients are isolated.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.7%, Hand-drawn 21.1%, Text-Based 13.6%, Adventure 13.2%, Psychological Horror 8.7%

Join Finn on his adventure through the most beautiful periods of his adolescence! Finn, a 16 year old boy, lives in a cute town with his mother and friends. So, what will happen in his life? Put on your coats to find out, because Norway is cold! This game is not suitable for all audiences.

Why similar: Text-Based 24%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Hand-drawn 15%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Thriller 14%

Hell of Sins: soul is a Cthulhu-style horror adventure game (AVG). The story tells that Qin Xuan, the male leading role, fell into hell after his death, and found that hell was not the legendary reincarnation place of souls, but a horrible prison with various kinds of evil ghosts--Hell of Sins.

Why similar: Text-Based 29.2%, Visual Novel 25.8%, Hand-drawn 18.9%, Horror 9.7%, Adventure 8.1%

This short psychedelic visual novel takes place in a strange world inhabited by harrowing creatures shunned by the light. You’ll meet someone who has made this world their own, and in doing so, learn the reason why you shouldn't be there.

Why similar: Psychedelic 31.7%, Text-Based 22.5%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Horror 7%

You play as Faust, an agent of the secret organization Nostra Edemas. Using technology in time, you must bring to justice the brutal killers of the past - both known and real, atrocities remained in the shadows of history.

Why similar: Text-Based 29.1%, Psychedelic 18%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Horror 12.4%, Hand-drawn 8.4%

In Heaven, mistakes have been made. In this story inspired by TMC, follow Archangel Gabriel through a trial of corruption and feigned purity as he explores celestial realms and the rekindling of lost friendships. Will you save the Heavens, or will you see them fall?

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.1%, Psychedelic 18.2%, Nonlinear 15.9%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Psychological Horror 13.4%

A visual novel about a dystopian country and the things survivors must do to stay alive... The happiest country in the world is now in ruins and only a few remain alive. This couldn't get any worse...

Why similar: Psychedelic 36.3%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Text-Based 18.5%, Thriller 16.1%, Adventure 5.3%

ECCHI / EROTIC (Single route/linear) Visual Novel about a bizarre GIANT WOMAN. Discover all the mysteries behind her and enjoy her company, if you can.

Why similar: Psychedelic 37.1%, Text-Based 21.6%, Visual Novel 21%, Hand-drawn 20.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Blue Delta is a visual novel about adventures in a strange world.

Why similar: Psychedelic 48.6%, Visual Novel 27.5%, Text-Based 21.4%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 1%

怖すぎるにも ほどがある。新聞部は、夏休み前の学校新聞で「学校の七不思議」を特集することになった。七人の学生を集めて、彼らから怖い話を聞き、それを特集としてまとめるのだ。新聞部三年生の日野から命を受け、新入部員の坂上修一はその集会の聞き役を担当することになった。集会当日、放課後の新聞部部室に日野によって集められた七人の語り部と聞き役の坂上修一は初めて顔を合わせる。しかし、七人集められたはずの語り部は、何故か六人しかいなかった。七人目が姿を見せぬまま始まる七不思議の集会。七人目は、現れるのか。そして、この集会の終わりに待っているのは……。

Why similar: Text-Based 31%, Visual Novel 29.8%, Adventure 16.9%, Violent 10.7%, Horror 10.3%

≫∦𝕲∭∄∂⋥ ⊶≋⧉ ⨇⩈𝕸 𝛙ℵ⪌⟁ ⟆⦆⌘𝛴⦻⎈

Why similar: Psychedelic 40.4%, Thriller 17.3%, Adventure 16.1%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Horror 8.8%

「なあ、今度は学校の七不思議の特集をやろうぜ」1995年6月。新聞部は、夏休み前の学校新聞で、「学校の七不思議」を特集することになった。7人の学生を集めて、彼らから怖い話を聞き、それを特集としてまとめるのだ。新聞部三年生の日野から命を受け、新入部員の坂上修一はその集会の聞き役を担当することになった。当日、放課後の新聞部部室に集められた7人の語り部と聞き役の坂上修一は初めて顔を合わせる。しかし、7人集められたはずの語り部は、何故か6人しかいなかった。7人目が姿を見せぬまま始まる七不思議の集会。7人目は現れるのか。そして、この集会の終わりに待っているのは……。

Why similar: Text-Based 29.7%, Visual Novel 26.2%, Violent 17.6%, Adventure 15.1%, Horror 9.9%

【A ghost girl, is here.】Terau Mare is a shy girl moves to Tokyo to go to university, and her new house, Hakusan-so, is like an abandoned. As soon as she enters the room, Mare meets a ghost girl, Furuzaki Yuika. Yuika says, "I'm going to kick you out of here soon." But...

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.5%, Text-Based 36.7%, Adventure 18.7%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 2%

Bit-Broken Identity is a psychological horror visual novel about escaping reality. A tempting part-time job. Just submit a form. W̸͖͋̈́ḩ̴̮̹̟͛a̶̳͊̒̒̎t̷̜͆ ̷̎́̂͋͜c̶̫̈̈́ǫ̵̔̐̔͝ṳ̸͎́l̵͕̃́̀d̶̯̔̀͠ ̵̻̀g̴͕̯͋̒̕ͅo̵̥͉̺͐͊ ̷͍͖͚̒ẁ̶͎̫̿͘ŕ̴͎̉̏̔ö̶̹́̓ǹ̴͕̌̓͘g̸̼̹̈́͊͝?̸̢̛̭̟͂ 🎣 👁️

Why similar: Psychedelic 27.6%, Visual Novel 21.8%, Text-Based 16.5%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Violent 13%

While filming a documentary on analog horror, something goes horribly wrong. A cursed VHS tape. Lost cultists. Salvation. Are you brave enough to follow the tape’s sinister commands? Face analog nightmares and decide your fate in this horror visual novel with multiple endings.

Why similar: Psychedelic 31.9%, Visual Novel 23%, Text-Based 14.5%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Horror 11.4%

The Sunday is a short walkthrough horror game where the idea of being alone will hunt you, until the drakness settles in your brain. The line between reality and nightmare is razor thin.

Why similar: Psychedelic 52.1%, Psychological Horror 20.2%, Horror 14.6%, Adventure 9.9%, Indie 2.3%

Faint Echo is a psychological horror visual novel with point-and-click elements. A young man named Denys moves into a cheap apartment, but soon faces disturbing paranormal events. Explore the dark building, uncover its secrets, and try to survive.

Why similar: Psychedelic 26.1%, Text-Based 23.2%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Psychological Horror 8.9%, Horror 8.5%

Folk Horror Adventure gameGame ConseptThree ritualsNew original languageMysterious Knights

Why similar: Psychedelic 25.1%, Visual Novel 23.8%, Text-Based 21.1%, Horror 13.1%, Adventure 8.2%

At the heart of the action are a twelve-year-old Kenneth and his younger sister Esme, children of the Murphy family, who hit the trail of a mysterious monster following series of entangled events.

Why similar: Text-Based 23.7%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Nonlinear 15.4%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, Psychological Horror 11.9%

Vacation Terminal is a short 2D Psychological thriller, horror and survival based visual novel with evading based puzzle elements. Following the story of two strangers.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.5%, Hand-drawn 17.5%, Adventure 13.8%, Thriller 11.2%, Text-Based 9.7%

"Королевская ночь"– нелинейная визуальная новелла в жанре ужасов. Десятки лет одиночества заставят её мыслить иначе..

Why similar: Psychedelic 42.4%, Visual Novel 24.7%, Hand-drawn 16.2%, Horror 10.4%, Adventure 5.1%

A game about presence.

Why similar: Psychedelic 44.9%, Visual Novel 22.5%, Text-Based 17.6%, Nonlinear 14.3%, Indie 0.3%

A black-white-red visual novel in the horror genre.

Why similar: Text-Based 16.1%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Violent 13.5%, Horror 12.6%

鳴神学園初等部六年六組は、選ばれた者たちが集う特殊なクラス。 そこに一人の転校生がやってきた。 何やら曰くがありそうなその転校生に、クラスメイト達は学園にまつわる怪談を語り始める。 そして六年六組は巨大な怪異に飲み込まれていく…

Why similar: Text-Based 33.3%, Visual Novel 28.5%, Adventure 16.7%, Horror 10.8%, Violent 9.6%

Welcome to Sprunki Town, where everyone is happy!

Why similar: Psychedelic 31.2%, Visual Novel 23.5%, Text-Based 17.1%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Horror 5.4%

オムニバス形式で送る四章構成の心霊ホラーノベルゲーム

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.1%, Text-Based 22.8%, Psychological Horror 18%, Horror 12.9%, Adventure 10.7%

Late at night, a teacher shares two bizarre tales: a corpse stuffed in a sheet, and an abnormal presence in the mountains. It was just a ghost story, but a creepy "sense of unease" lurks within. A short psychological horror visual novel offering a dense, terrifying experience in about an hour.

Why similar: Text-Based 31%, Visual Novel 30.5%, Psychological Horror 19%, Horror 12.1%, Adventure 6.7%

A short psychedelic trip: the passage of time in Central Sisatsophy.

Why similar: Psychedelic 46.5%, Visual Novel 28%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Adventure 9.5%, Indie 1.4%

After a brief wander, at the end of a corridor, you encounter a girl curled up by a door, you can tell that her style is far from ordinary. Perhaps she knows more than you do… Or maybe she’s the reason you’re here. Will she help you? Or maybe you will help her?

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.3%, Psychedelic 26.7%, Adventure 14.3%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Text-Based 9.5%

A girl suffering from hallucinations tries her best to live a normal life in the megapolis. She sees an advertisement for a certain doctor presenting a revolutionary technology for diagnosing and treating the psyche, "G.L.A.Z.A".

Why similar: Text-Based 23.1%, Psychedelic 22.2%, Visual Novel 21.5%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Psychological Horror 11.1%

Banebush is a nonlinear and very red visual novel in the horror genre. Do you dare to step into a fairy tale if it turns out to be reality? 💀

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.3%, Psychological Horror 21%, Horror 15.8%, Violent 12.8%, Adventure 7.3%

A narrative-driven psychological horror visual novel. Player's choices lead to distinct emotional paths and story outcomes. "You" navigate a shifting consciousness, making choices within fragmented scenes that buried memories.

Why similar: Psychedelic 31.3%, Visual Novel 30.8%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Adventure 8.3%

In Republican-era Shanghai, Lu Ping returns to the forgotten Luchang Apartment after receiving a letter from her orphanage headmistress. As lost memories resurface, she uncovers buried secrets, her past, and the eerie truth behind the bond between humans and yaoguai.

Why similar: Thriller 18%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Text-Based 16.9%, Hand-drawn 16.6%, Psychological Horror 12.9%