Games Like Corpse Party

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: Horror 20.5%, Gore 16.4%, Anime 13.1%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Visual Novel 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel expands on the lore and character arcs of the original, offering a more traditional visual novel experience with the same haunting atmosphere.

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: Horror 49%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Anime 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, RPG 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a staple of the RPG Maker horror genre, featuring a similar blend of atmospheric tension and sudden, lethal traps.

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

Why similar: Horror 32.5%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Anime 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Survival Horror 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG Maker horror game that shares the same focus on exploration, puzzle-solving, and disturbing narrative revelations as Corpse Party.

"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: Horror 25.4%, Anime 16%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, RPG 7.3%, Survival Horror 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the anime-horror aesthetic, combining character-driven storytelling with puzzle-heavy exploration in a confined, deadly setting.

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

Why similar: Horror 28.3%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Anime 14.8%, Multiple Endings 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of indie horror that uses simple exploration mechanics to build deep psychological unease and emotional investment.

Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.

Why similar: Anime 21.1%, Psychological Horror 20.7%, Multiple Endings 13.7%, Dark 11.2%, Survival Horror 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This death-game visual novel features high-stakes decision-making and a cast of characters trapped in a life-or-death situation, much like the students of Kisaragi Academy.

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 52.3%, Anime 17.9%, Gore 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at atmospheric horror, using a unique art style to convey the vulnerability of a protagonist navigating a world filled with vengeful spirits.

The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.8%, Horror 19.5%, Anime 18.5%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Gore 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: While it begins as a dating sim, it subverts expectations with intense psychological horror and meta-narrative elements that will resonate with fans of Corpse Party's darker turns.

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: Horror 26.8%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Anime 16.4%, RPG 7.5%, Survival Horror 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cult classic RPG Maker horror game that mirrors the school-based occult mystery and high-stakes survival found in the seed game.

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 41%, Anime 10.9%, Survival Horror 9.9%, Psychological Horror 7.4%, Gore 7%

Why You'll Like It: A survival horror game set in a school that features a persistent stalker and a tense, anime-inspired aesthetic.

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.4%, Anime 32.2%, Story Rich 10%, Dark 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential psychological horror visual novel that masterfully transitions from a peaceful setting to a nightmare of paranoia and violence.

Kidnapped and taken to an unfamiliar location, nine people find themselves forced to participate in a diabolical Nonary Game by an enigmatic mastermind called Zero. Why were they there? Why were they chosen to put their lives on the line? And more importantly, who can be trusted?

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.6%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Anime 14.4%, Horror 10.3%, Multiple Endings 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This collection features high-stakes death games and complex, branching narratives that reward players for uncovering the truth behind the mystery.

A strange rumor is spreading through the shadows of Tokyo's H City: a mysterious disfigurement has been appearing on the bodies of certain individuals. Anyone who receives the Mark will rapidly die of unknown, horrifying causes. The countdown to death has already begun...

Why similar: Horror 49.6%, Visual Novel 25.6%, Anime 15.6%, Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An occult-themed visual novel that focuses on investigating supernatural urban legends, capturing the same dread and investigative spirit as the seed game.

When seven people fall prey to a vicious curse, they will discover that horror rests not from the shadows lurking about, but within themselves. To what ends will one go in order to survive?

Why similar: Horror 30.6%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Gore 12.4%, Anime 10.2%, Psychological Horror 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A choice-driven horror game that features multiple perspectives and a branching story where every character can live or die based on your actions.

Beware the Creeping Horror... Face nightmares you thought were merely urban legends. Uncover a dark mystery, making deadly decisions just to survive. Play this chilling companion story to the award-winning Spirit Hunter: Death Mark game and bring the terror home.

Why similar: Horror 34.6%, Gore 28.9%, Visual Novel 19.8%, Anime 8.4%, Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similar investigative horror experience to Death Mark, focusing on supernatural threats and difficult choices that determine character survival.

From the creators of the critically acclaimed STEINS;GATE comes a sensational new visual novel: CHAOS;CHILD. Set in Shibuya in 2015, a group of high school students who survived an earthquake six years ago find themselves at the center of a new series of bizarre murders in the city.

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.9%, Gore 18.1%, Anime 15.9%, Horror 15.7%, Psychological Horror 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A gripping psychological thriller visual novel that delves into gruesome mysteries and the dark side of human nature.

High-schooler Ayame awakens from a coma in a seemingly abandoned hospital, strapped to an operating table. It turns out she’s not as alone as she thought, but she’ll come to wish she were. Step into the latest episodic installment in the Corpse Party saga, and try your best to survive treatment...

Why similar: Gore 34.4%, Horror 28.3%, Anime 17.8%, RPG 15.1%, Indie 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A spin-off that maintains the series' signature pixel-art horror style while shifting the setting to a hospital filled with new, terrifying threats.

Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.

Why similar: Anime 27.3%, Visual Novel 21%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Horror 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive death-game visual novel that balances dark humor with intense psychological pressure and a cast of memorable, doomed characters.

Set two months after Corpse Party: Book of Shadows, Corpse Party: Blood Drive is the definitive conclusion to the long-running Heavenly Host story arc. Featuring dynamic lighting, 3D sound, detailed environments, and new gameplay systems, this is a Japanese horror experience not to be missed!

Why similar: Gore 34.2%, Horror 28.3%, Anime 23.9%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Indie 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This entry concludes the Heavenly Host arc, providing necessary closure for fans of the original game's narrative.

Legend tells of a door deep below Tokyo's sewers. All who enter are lost forever. Detective Ito's partner is missing. Explore Tokyo & uncover the darkness that lays beneath the streets in this Point & Click - meets Visual Novel - narrative adventure that questions the very core of Ito's sanity.

Why similar: Horror 24.8%, Anime 21.5%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Gore 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-themed horror visual novel that features a branching narrative where your choices significantly impact the sanity and fate of the protagonist.

The dark is no place to be alone. After a beautiful show of summer fireworks, two young girls begin to make their way home. However, a mysterious attacker separates them, and both must brave the haunting night filled with unspeakable terrors and survive the darkness.

Why similar: Horror 51.3%, Gore 19%, Anime 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel to Night Alone, this title refines the atmospheric survival horror mechanics and expands the terrifying world of spirits.

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Horror 37.8%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Anime 14.1%, Survival Horror 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This cosmic horror game uses a retro 1-bit art style to create a sense of impending doom and occult mystery that feels very much in line with the seed game's tone.

Pixel adventure inspired by classics like Zelda and Silent Hill.

Why similar: Horror 21.6%, Gore 18.5%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Anime 11.9%, Survival Horror 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art horror game that emphasizes exploration and survival against terrifying entities in a dark, fairy-tale setting.

Vengeful spirit Sachiko Shinozaki is having a birthday bash, and the lovable cast of damned souls from the Corpse Party series is invited! Join the revelers as they do their best to keep Sachiko happy and survive her twisted games in this midquel to Corpse Party and Corpse Party: Book of Shadows.

Why similar: Gore 34.2%, Horror 24.5%, Anime 19.5%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Adventure 5%

Why You'll Like It: A lighter, comedic spin-off that provides a refreshing break from the series' usual intensity while keeping the familiar cast.

You are Youngho, a Korean high school student trapped and relentlessly pursued by a psychotic killer in the hellish corridors of Sehwa High. Run, hide, explore, and survive while piecing together the mystery The Coma in this remastered version of the Korean cult classic.

Why similar: Horror 31.1%, Anime 19.5%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Survival Horror 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: The original survival horror game in the Coma series, providing a tense experience of navigating a school at night while being hunted.

Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.

Why similar: Anime 28.9%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Psychological Horror 13%, Horror 12%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A direct sequel that continues the high-stakes death game formula with even more complex mysteries and character-driven drama.

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: Horror 24.9%, Anime 19.6%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal RPG Maker horror game that focuses on dark fantasy elements and puzzle-solving in a dreamlike, unsettling environment.

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Horror 24.9%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Anime 16.6%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Gore 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This chapter deepens the psychological horror and mystery of the series, offering more insight into the dark secrets of Hinamizawa.

Explore the haunted halls of Heavenly Host Elementary in Corpse Party (2021), the horror cult classic now updated for the next generation.

Why similar: Horror 27.3%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Anime 11.3%, Multiple Endings 6.6%, Gore 6.2%

A story-driven psychological horror RPG about a group of friends who unintentionally become bound together after encountering 7 curses from a school.

Why similar: Horror 21.8%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Anime 16.1%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Multiple Endings 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the school-based urban legend horror trope, making it a natural fit for fans of the Kisaragi Academy setting.

The tragedy of Hinamizawa is over. Those held captive within its grip are free from the fate that bound them to June 1983. Yet the tale of Hinamizawa is not truly complete. There are many worlds not yet explored.

Why similar: Anime 23.8%, Visual Novel 20.5%, Gore 18.4%, Horror 12.5%, Psychological Horror 7.1%

Discard your sense of morality and enter the world of CORPSE FACTORY. An obscure website allows users to request a death. Victims supposedly receive a photograph of their own corpse before they are killed! With English voice acting by an all-star cast.

Why similar: Horror 18.5%, Anime 18%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Visual Novel 15.3%, Gore 14.7%

Nine participants awaken, trapped in an underground facility. To escape, they must play a game with deadly consequences. Who will live, and who will die? The choice is yours. Let the Decision Game begin…

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.8%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Horror 14.7%, Anime 14.1%, Story Rich 7.9%

Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Why similar: Horror 39.6%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Gore 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Story Rich 5.8%

Tiny Bunny is a non-linear horror visual novel. Those, who have heard the voice of the forest, are beyond help.

Why similar: Horror 25.8%, Visual Novel 16%, Psychological Horror 14%, Gore 12.4%, Dark 6.6%

A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.

Why similar: Anime 25.3%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Horror 13%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Horror 23.6%, Anime 18.2%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Gore 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.8%

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: Psychological Horror 27.5%, Horror 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Story Rich 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Horror 23.9%, Anime 16.9%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Gore 13.4%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Horror 23.9%, Anime 16%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Gore 12.1%

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: Horror 39.4%, Anime 17.4%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Dark 5.8%

Your class trip to Durhal Cathedral turns into a nightmare when everyone gets trapped inside. A killer demon hides among your classmates—can you uncover the truth before it’s too late?

Why similar: Anime 22.2%, Psychological Horror 21.1%, Survival Horror 9.9%, Gore 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8%

High School Dirty Secrets is a horror/puzzle adventure where Kasuga wakes up locked inside her high school with no memory of how she got there. As she searches for a way out, strange and unsettling events unfold, leading her to uncover dark secrets hidden within the school's walls.

Why similar: Horror 23.8%, Anime 17.3%, Psychological Horror 16%, Gore 14%, Multiple Endings 7.8%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Horror 20.7%, Anime 18.2%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Gore 9.1%

CHAOS;HEAD NOAH is now available on Steam!

Why similar: Gore 23.2%, Visual Novel 21.2%, Anime 17.9%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Horror 8.6%

Bear witness to a love that will change the world, in this classic horror romance visual novel from acclaimed writer Urobuchi Gen.

Why similar: Gore 21.8%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Horror 15.9%, Anime 9.3%

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: Horror 23.9%, Anime 18.5%, Gore 15.2%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Dark 6.8%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Horror 26.3%, Psychological Horror 20.2%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Anime 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%

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 19.6%, Horror 19.2%, Anime 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, RPG 7.6%

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: Horror 26.2%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Anime 12.3%, Multiple Endings 9.1%, Dark 7%

YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story is the visual novel medium in its purest form. Will Shinichi choose Miyuki, the beautiful queen bee of the school, or the endearingly awkward misfit Aoi? With art by Tsuji Santa, these beautifully rendered romances will stay with you forever.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.9%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Anime 15.4%, Horror 13.7%, Gore 8.5%

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 26.9%, Anime 14.3%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

Explore the ruins, dungeons, and islands in this post-apocalyptic world through the POV of eight protagonists as they fight for survival and search for meaning in their never-ending cycles of life and death.

Why similar: Anime 21.4%, RPG 15.7%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Visual Novel 14%, Horror 14%

Notorious cult-classic Korean horror. Sneak into school at midnight to return your sweetheart's diary and get caught in a terrifying game of cat and mouse. Explore haunted hallways, solve classic survival horror puzzles and escape the clutches of a killer Janitor who is out for your blood.

Why similar: Horror 51.5%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Survival Horror 10.4%, Anime 8.7%, Adventure 5.4%

Play as a detective tasked with catching a serial killer in this visual novel set in post-war Japan. Investigate key locations, question many complex characters, piece together clues, and try to stop the culprit before they end yet another young girl's smile.

Why similar: Horror 22.7%, Anime 18.5%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Multiple Endings 7.8%

You've been entrusted with the care of a crew of girls whose sins have damned their souls to Hell and an eternity of punishment... Their only hope of salvation is for you to recognize their unique histories, and to guide them along the path to redemption.

Why similar: Anime 70.7%, RPG 21%, Nudity 4.3%, Cute 2.9%, 2D 1.1%

"Project Vostok" is a non-linear horror visual novel about a group of airplane crash survivors finding a mysterious Soviet-era bunker in Altai mountains. Uncover the story full of drama, horrors and decide the fate a of various cast of heroes in this free visual novel.

Why similar: Horror 19.9%, Anime 13.7%, Gore 13.4%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.6%

Basically the story goes as visual novel form. Sometimes, the system switches into dot part, and you can control the character to continue the story.

Why similar: Horror 19.3%, Anime 17.6%, Gore 12.5%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Visual Novel 9.3%

“You were only trying to do the right thing—so why is everything falling apart?” A Japanese language teacher’s choices to save three girls who have stopped attending school will change their fates. A psychological horror visual novel with 16 endings.

Why similar: Horror 24.5%, Anime 17.4%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Visual Novel 14%, Multiple Endings 8.7%