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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Horror, Lovecraftian, Story Rich.

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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Cthulhu Mythos with this 2D visual novel game featuring a thrilling TRPG-based experience! Roll the dice and use your skills and luck to escape the abandoned hospital, while experiencing the cosmic terror.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 74% — of 105 reviews
Released: 2022-10-18
Developer: Gotcha Gotcha Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    71% matchVery Positive85% of 66 reviews2017
    Dev: Tim Rachor
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    A mystery adventure game set in a present-day Lovecraftian universe.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 62.6%, Adventure 22.8%, Horror 14.6%

  55. #55 Stirring Abyss
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 435 reviews2020
    Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Stirring Abyss is an indie tactical squad-based game with strong RPG elements in which you uncover the ancient mysteries of the depths depicted in the classic vein of Lovecraftian horror.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 62.6%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Horror 6.6%, RPG 5.7%, Adventure 4.7%

  56. #56 Mythos: The Beginning - Director's Cut
    71% matchMixed68% of 75 reviews2014
    Dev: Dark Gaia StudiosPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Mythos: The Beginning is a survival horror/adventure rpg based on the pulp-horror and monster movies of the 1930s. Set in London in 1934, Mythos tasks you with creating your own paranormal investigator from scratch and guiding them through an exploration of the infamous Harborough Asylum.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 61.4%, Horror 13.4%, Adventure 13.3%, RPG 11.9%

  57. #57 Fateweaver: The Alchemist's Quandary
    66% matchVery Positive98% of 99 reviews2023
    Dev: Randumb Studios
    Windows

    You are The Fateweaver; an ancient beast of legendary status. It is your job to determine which way Fate will unravel as you dig deep into the psyche of those who beckon. Decide whether to help those who beg for your mercy, or invoke the wrath of the Gods upon those you deem unworthy of existence...

    Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.9%, Visual Novel 15%, Mystery 13.9%, Psychological Horror 12%, JRPG 11.4%

  58. #58 The Shadow Over Cyberspace
    65% matchVery Positive90% of 114 reviews2025
    Dev: Fiction Factory Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Dread whispers echo across the Information Superhighway. Y2K is coming, heralding the rise of the Old Ones. With your meatspace mind unraveling, time is running out -- barter with gods, embrace the deathless aeons, or go offline permanently in this modempunk horror story.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 39.2%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Horror 10.5%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.2%

  59. #59 KAKUSANKIBOU / 扩散希望
    69% matchVery Positive83% of 160 reviews2018
    Dev: あみそ組Pub: Pujia8 Studio
    Windows

    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: Anime 18.8%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Mystery 14%, Horror 13.9%

  60. #60 Cursed Mansion
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 68 reviews2023
    Dev: Dragon Emperors
    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: Mystery 18.7%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Horror 15.8%, Anime 11.1%, Story Rich 9.7%

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