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  1. #1 Cannibal Tales - Episode 1
    97% matchVery Positive89% of 64 reviews2024
    Dev: Fantastico Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Horror thriller visual novel written by cult director Ruggero Deodato. A cannibal story in three episodes. Embark on a challenging journey, where every choice has a price and consequences. Will you be able to reach the end without getting your soul devoured? Dare to decide!

    Why similar: Gore 20.6%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Horror 16.1%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Dark 8%

  2. #2 The Price Of Flesh
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,072 reviews2022
    Dev: Gatobob
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An immersive choose-your-own-adventure survival horror with optional adult content featuring hand drawn backgrounds, sprites, and over 150 pieces of full screen art- and 50 endings.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 16.6%, Hand-drawn 13.7%, Horror 13%, Dark 12.5%, Psychological Horror 12.4%

  3. #3 CORPSE FACTORY
    96% matchVery Positive80% of 855 reviews2022
    Dev: RIVER CROW STUDIO
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    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: Gore 19.6%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Horror 11.9%

  4. #4 Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 30,737 reviews2023
    Dev: Black Tabby Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 19.3%, Comic Book 16.9%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Horror 12.1%

  5. #5 Tiny Bunny
    94% matchVery Positive83% of 29,932 reviews2025
    Dev: SaikonoPub: Serenity Forge
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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

    Why similar: Visual Novel 20.8%, Horror 16.8%, Gore 16.4%, Dark 12.6%, Story Rich 11.3%

  6. #6 The Letter - Horror Visual Novel
    95% matchVery Positive86% of 1,500 reviews2017
    Dev: Yangyang MobilePub: Neon Doctrine
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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: Visual Novel 24.1%, Horror 21.4%, Gore 18.3%, Interactive Fiction 8.1%, Psychological Horror 8.1%

  7. #7 Banebush
    93% matchVery Positive95% of 2,088 reviews2024
    Dev: Hinterland Mood
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 35%, Horror 28.1%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Story Rich 16%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  8. #8 Deep Under
    92% matchVery Positive96% of 54 reviews2024
    Dev: WildOmul
    Windows

    DEEP UNDER is a grim visual novel about how an ordinary camping trip with friends can turn into a real nightmare.

    Why similar: Comic Book 22.1%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Horror 13%, Hand-drawn 11.4%

  9. #9 The Test
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,124 reviews2020
    Dev: Randumb Studios
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 23%

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 25.2%, Horror 22.6%, Psychological Horror 20.5%, Story Rich 18.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.7%

  10. #10 Trick and Treat - Visual Novel
    91% matchVery Positive90% of 3,613 reviews2016
    Dev: Eternal Night StudiosPub: Alberto Herrera
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Trick & Treat is a Visual Novel that test your instincts by making choices that can get you out from the cursed forest or drive you to death… or maybe just maybe your choices can guide you to something more?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 47.4%, Horror 22.4%, Sexual Content 14.7%, Story Rich 6.3%, Psychological Horror 6%

  11. #11 Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 30,488 reviews2021
    Dev: Team SalvatoPub: Serenity Forge
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 79.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Welcome to the club! Write poems for your crush and experience the terror of school romance in this critically-acclaimed psychological horror story.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 22.3%, Psychological Horror 19%, Gore 18.2%, Sexual Content 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 8.3%

  12. #12 7Days Origins
    90% matchVery Positive86% of 342 reviews2021
    Dev: Buff Studio
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    7Days Origins is a single-player story game where the storyline changes based on the player's choices. For 7 days, you will meet various characters in the world of the dead. You may become allies and embark on adventures together or become enemies and fight.

    Why similar: Comic Book 18.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Horror 10.3%

  13. #13 Doki Doki Literature Club!
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 219,150 reviews2017
    Dev: Team Salvato
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 38.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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: Visual Novel 23%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Gore 16%, Horror 15.6%, Dark 11.2%

  14. #14 YAMIKKO TROUBLEMAKER
    87% matchVery Positive97% of 79 reviews2025
    Dev: お湯めのPub: 半角全角感嘆符
    Windows

    A long-form, choice-driven psychological horror and depression game in which the protagonist’s ending changes based on the choices made by “you,” the voice he hears in his head.

    Why similar: Gore 18.9%, Horror 18.7%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Dark 14.8%, Visual Novel 11.6%

  15. #15 The Agony
    89% matchMixed57% of 319 reviews2017
    Dev: KishMish Games
    Windows · Linux

    Do you often think of what is there, beneath the towns and the cities we live in? Sewer systems, bombshelters, scientific objects... Are you ready to find yourself in a place on the edge of the reality plane you are used to?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 35.3%, Horror 27.1%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Story Rich 11.1%, Casual 5%

  16. #16 Cooking Companions
    86% matchVery Positive94% of 1,183 reviews2021
    Dev: Deer Dream StudiosPub: Serenity Forge
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Unravel the mystery in this cute psychological horror VN, set deep in the woods of the Tatras Mountains. Will you wind up on the chopping block?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 24.5%, Horror 21.7%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Dark 14.3%, Story Rich 14%

  17. #17 Closer To Home
    85% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2022
    Dev: itamu
    Windows · Mac

    Closer To Home is a dialogue-focused surreal horror exploration game. Navigate connections between reality and dreams, look for weird stuff and make friends. There is no reason to fear death.

    Why similar: Horror 23%, Psychological Horror 20.3%, Stylized 16.6%, Story Rich 15.4%, Dark 9.7%

  18. #18 Interactive Horror Stories
    86% matchMixed68% of 147 reviews2019
    Dev: Aslan Game Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    "Choose your own adventure" style nightmares

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.2%, Horror 21.1%, Sexual Content 15.4%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Story Rich 12.4%

  19. #19 Kill or Love
    84% matchVery Positive89% of 2,191 reviews2020
    Dev: Andy Church
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A visual novel about obsession, loneliness, and, based on your choices, varying amounts of murder.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 37.1%, Psychological Horror 26.1%, Horror 16%, Sexual Content 11.7%, Story Rich 3.5%

  20. #20 Outlying Islands
    83% matchVery Positive96% of 91 reviews2025
    Dev: 九指画尸Pub: 2P Games
    Windows

    A story about discovering anomalies, finding strange energy sources, and the intertwining of peculiar spaces. Get ready to uncover hidden stories, delve into a horrifying narrative and unveil the most fundamental truth!

    Why similar: Comic Book 20%, Gore 19.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Horror 10.7%

  21. #21 The Test: Reality Check
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 632 reviews2025
    Dev: Randumb Studios
    Windows

    The Test: Reality Check is one of multiple installments in an ongoing social experiment that can be classified as an atmospheric, psychological-simulation with horror elements. Dive deep into your own psyche to find answers to questions you've kept locked away, hidden from yourself for far too long.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 26.6%, Horror 22.4%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Story Rich 13.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.5%

  22. #22 BAD END
    84% matchVery Positive84% of 393 reviews2015
    Dev: Arai Koh Create OfficePub: YOX-Project
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    It's rumored that those who play 'BAD END'- a Visual Novel will die in REAL LIFE if they make the wrong decision in the game itself.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 26.3%, Interactive Fiction 22.8%, Horror 22.6%, Story Rich 13.9%, Psychological Horror 7.9%

  23. #23 Crimson Gray: Dusk and Dawn
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 124 reviews2018
    Dev: Sierra Lee
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A slice of life visual novel with the emphasis on the slicing. Play as a mentally unstable young woman with blood on her hands trying to adapt to a normal life.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 23%, Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Story Rich 14.6%, Horror 13.7%, Sexual Content 13.5%

  24. #24 Project Vostok: Episode 1
    82% matchVery Positive83% of 117 reviews2022
    Dev: Natrix
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    "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: Gore 17.9%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Horror 12.6%, Psychological Horror 9.3%

  25. #25 Folie Fatale
    79% matchVery Positive86% of 2,482 reviews2024
    Dev: Kanmidoko (神海処)Pub: 346lab Localization
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    All capture targets are mentally "Jirai"(landmine)!? Meet these eccentric boys, reveal the truth beneath in this Psycho-love-horror VN!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 30.3%, Psychological Horror 20.9%, Gore 16.4%, Drama 12.2%, Story Rich 10.2%

  26. #26 My Head On Your Body
    81% matchMostly Positive74% of 50 reviews2024
    Dev: Creepy Pop
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    You've moved to a new house where the previous owner was murdered. They never found his head. But, it has found you.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 19.8%, Interactive Fiction 19.2%, Horror 16.8%, Drama 13.9%, Psychological Horror 13.6%

  27. #27 The Test: Secrets of the Soul
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,554 reviews2023
    Dev: Randumb Studios
    Windows

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal things from deep within. Some will be uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and are you SURE you want the answers you seek? For it is time to unlock "Secrets of the Soul..."

    Why similar: Visual Novel 25.9%, Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Horror 20.2%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Story Rich 10.5%

  28. #28 Nightmare Zapping
    78% matchVery Positive99% of 74 reviews2023
    Dev: Maldo19
    Windows

    A horror channel browsing game where each channel holds a different nightmare to experience, explore them and find out the truth about what has happened in a small town where the inhabitants have disappeared.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 22.3%, Horror 18.3%, Dark 13.7%, Story Rich 12.3%, Linear 12.2%

  29. #29 Cleansuit
    80% matchVery Positive96% of 55 reviews2017
    Dev: Goblin Council
    Windows · Mac

    Cleansuit is a retro-style graphical text adventure game where you must find creative ways to survive a mysterious serial killer's assault on your home. Use text commands to manipulate the detailed environment and discover all the unique ways to win and die.

    Why similar: Gore 70.1%, Horror 29.9%

  30. #30 氷点下30度の絶望
    75% matchVery Positive97% of 285 reviews2025
    Dev: Mitsudomoe Koubou
    Windows

    可愛い後輩と2人っきり……冷凍庫の中で。 低体温症、矛盾脱衣、幻覚などの苦痛を乗り越えた先にあるのは、「真相」と「死」のみ。

    Why similar: Conversation 21.2%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Drama 10.6%

  31. #31 Find Love or Die Trying
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,005 reviews2021
    Dev: Sunseeker Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Welcome to the only killer dating show where ending up single means ending up dead! Date or die, it's up to your choices!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 32.9%, Sexual Content 19.2%, Drama 13.4%, Story Rich 13%, Psychological Horror 12.3%

  32. #32 Room No. 9
    77% matchVery Positive90% of 508 reviews2020
    Dev: paradePub: MangaGamer
    Windows

    You have been selected to participate in a behavioral analysis experiment and these guys are at the mercy of your inhumanly cruel choices! it's up to you to decide the fate of these two...

    Why similar: Visual Novel 34.9%, Sexual Content 23.9%, Psychological Horror 20%, Story Rich 11.7%, Horror 6%

  33. #33 The Horrorscope
    76% matchVery Positive94% of 1,100 reviews2020
    Dev: Randumb Studios
    Windows

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal your potential fate. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Horrorscope, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 19.5%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Horror 15.3%, Dark 12.2%

  34. #34 Kara no Shojo
    76% matchVery Positive92% of 439 reviews2018
    Dev: Innocent GreyPub: MangaGamer
    Windows
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 165.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    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: Gore 20.2%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Drama 11.8%, Horror 11.7%, Dark 10.6%

  35. #35 The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 681 reviews2023
    Dev: Randumb Studios
    Windows

    You will answer questions that will reveal things deep within. Some will be uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and are you SURE you want the answers you seek? For it is time to once again unlock "Secrets of the Soul..."

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Conversation 19.3%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Horror 13.6%

  36. #36 GAG
    77% matchMostly Positive75% of 60 reviews2020
    Dev: Joshua Roland
    Windows

    An interactive psychological horror drama.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Conversation 13.6%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Horror 12.3%, Psychological Horror 10.6%

  37. #37 Medieval Fantasy Survival Simulator 2: Gladiator Edition
    74% matchVery Positive95% of 74 reviews2022
    Dev: Randumb Studios
    Windows

    You're gonna get yourself killed in there... There's beasts, warriors, and much, much worse in the coliseum... Do you really think you've got what it takes to survive? Or do you think you're cut out for much more than that... There's only one way to find out, and time is of the essence!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 47.7%, Conversation 39.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12%, Singleplayer 1%

  38. #38 protoViolence - Definitive Edition
    73% matchVery Positive95% of 66 reviews2024
    Dev: Mado
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Can you save a test subject from your life’s work? A cinematic sci-fi visual novel about cybernetic research and its sickening consequences. A prequel to malViolence.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Horror 12.9%, Dark 12.3%, Story Rich 11.3%

  39. #39 Her Last Piece
    72% matchVery Positive98% of 124 reviews2024
    Dev: SpiceMerchantsPub: SpiceMerchantsGames
    Windows

    A choice-based dark gothic romance Visual Novel... Trapped alone in her castle, can you survive a dark yandere queen's schemes? Or will you fall for her charms? Remember... She lies.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 25%, Sexual Content 14.2%, Gore 14%, Drama 12.1%, Hand-drawn 10.2%

  40. #40 Train of Afterlife
    78% matchMixed51% of 183 reviews2015
    Dev: Zeiva Inc
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Train of Afterlife is a mystery, psychological, horror Visual Novel.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 57.9%, Dark 10.4%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Story Rich 9.8%, Casual 6.8%

  41. #41 MOOD
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 451 reviews2025
    Dev: MAT Affect
    Windows

    MOOD is a short visual novel combining horror, dark humor, and dialogues on a wide variety of topics, from old movies to ancient wars. You were the one who summoned your new companion, there is no backing out now!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 21.8%, Dark 16.5%, Horror 16.1%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Story Rich 12.2%

  42. #42 The Confession
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,016 reviews2020
    Dev: Randumb Studios
    Windows

    Ever wondered how much of a kinky pervert you are? Ever wanted to know what your fate entails for being such a kinky pervert? Answer a series of disgustingly hilarious, immoral questions to reveal ridiculous scenarios & unlock the answers you seek...

    Why similar: Visual Novel 28.5%, Interactive Fiction 28.1%, Horror 24.5%, Dark Humor 8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.3%

  43. #43 SkullX: Aibohphobia
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 81 reviews2025
    Dev: SkullX
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    You were hired to extract a bioengineer. Now your team is cut off, your comms are dead, and you're surrounded by something wearing human skin. Hold the line, make the calls, and survive the night in this choice-driven visual novel with turn-based combat.

    Why similar: Comic Book 27.6%, Visual Novel 21.1%, Dark 13.9%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Hand-drawn 9.3%

  44. #44 Magical Massage
    68% matchVery Positive99% of 96 reviews2026
    Dev: Pop Elephant StudioPub: Cyberisle
    Windows

    Extreme Life-and-Death Massage! Enjoy magician's look of agony and cure embarrassing ailments! From hemorrhoids that cause earthquakes to rhinitis that make huge explosion...nothing too fancy that you can't handle. However, if your skills fall short, these powerful, unclothed magicians may kill you.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 26.2%, Interactive Fiction 20.6%, Psychological Horror 17%, Conversation 16.6%, Story Rich 14.4%

  45. #45 The Zodiac Trial
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 148 reviews2021
    Dev: Themisian
    Windows · Mac

    The Zodiac Trial has begun, and everybody's life is on the line! Will these 12 jurors be able to solve the mysteries and cooperate, or will they resort to betrayal, deception, and violence? Get out alive or die, die again!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 24%, Horror 20.7%, Conversation 19%, Story Rich 13.4%, Stylized 8.5%

  46. #46 Medieval Fantasy Survival Simulator
    70% matchVery Positive97% of 253 reviews2022
    Dev: Randumb Studios
    Windows

    You're gonna get yourself killed out here... There's monsters, bandits, and much, much worse roaming these lands... Do you really think you've got what it takes to survive? Or do you think you're cut out for much more than that... There's only one way to find out, and time is of the essence!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 52.3%, Horror 33.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.3%

  47. #47 The Test: Reimagined
    68% matchVery Positive83% of 110 reviews2026
    Dev: Randumb Studios
    Windows

    The Test: Reimagined is a masterful mix of Personality Test Psychology and Dark Tarot. Answer a series of fully-narrated questions to receive a personalized, unique ending based on your choices. Dive deep into your own psyche and join millions in a social experiment that you will NOT want to miss!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 25.4%, Conversation 20.6%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Horror 13.2%, Dark 10.8%

  48. #48 Syutyaku Gakuen
    69% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: mokosoft
    Windows

    The only quality that can be measured is whether or not they possess the qualities of morbid love. As they spend their time at the school, what was once a peaceful life turns into a blood-soaked, corpse-riddled, blood-soaked day....

    Why similar: Visual Novel 32.4%, Dark 19.3%, Gore 15.6%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.6%

  49. #49 The NOexistenceN of you AND me
    65% 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: Visual Novel 29.8%, Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Story Rich 12.4%, Drama 9.8%

  50. #50 Summer Nightmare
    73% matchMixed55% of 554 reviews2017
    Dev: Team Summer NightmarePub: Elkibe Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    If one’s imagined world of nightmare and the real world unite…. The hide-and-seek game of death in the world of nightmare begins. Discover hints and save yourself from the nightmare!

    Why similar: Gore 36.6%, Visual Novel 26.1%, Horror 23%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Casual 2.8%

  51. #51 Bad Dream: Coma
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 2,195 reviews2017
    Dev: Desert Fox
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Welcome in Bad Dream: Coma. A point & click game where unique minimalistic art style creates an unforgettable and atmospheric experience. Travel through the surreal and disturbing dreamland where everything depends on your actions. You can't die but you can suffer greatly...

    Why similar: Gore 28.3%, Hand-drawn 18.5%, Horror 18.1%, Dark 12.1%, Psychological Horror 11.9%

  52. #52 Oxide Room 104
    71% matchMixed68% of 254 reviews2022
    Dev: WildSphere
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    A bone-chilling body-horror game with escape room gameplay. Bad decisions have brought Matthew to this terrifying motel. Now it’s up to you to decide how to escape - will you make it out alive?

    Why similar: Gore 42.2%, Horror 23.8%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Dark 13.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 3.6%

  53. #53 The Horrorscope: Fatal Awakening
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 417 reviews2020
    Dev: Randumb Studios
    Windows

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal your potential fate. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Horrorscope, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Horror 17.6%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Story Rich 15.8%

  54. #54 Hazy Mind
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 318 reviews2024
    Dev: betetiro
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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: Visual Novel 26.1%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Story Rich 15%, Horror 14.5%, Conversation 12.7%

  55. #55 Welcome to the Karoshi Club
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 162 reviews2023
    Dev: Kamishibai Interactive
    Windows

    If you're nervous about job searching and interviews, face your fears head-on in "Welcome to the Karoshi Club" a Japanese horror business punk visual novel.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 27.1%, Hand-drawn 25.5%, Dark 14.7%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Horror 11.5%

  56. #56 HAPPY SAIN† SHEOL
    66% 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: Gore 30.5%, Visual Novel 25.4%, Horror 22.4%, Dark 18.8%, 2D 2.5%

  57. #57 Raisond'etre
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 75 reviews2022
    Dev: C3 Games
    Windows

    Will you be able to uncover your raison d'être and solve the mysteries that await in this suspenseful thriller?

    Why similar: Visual Novel 67.6%, Story Rich 27.2%, 2D 3.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%

  58. #58 The Specter's Desire
    66% matchVery Positive98% of 51 reviews2024
    Dev: Themisian
    Windows · Mac

    This year's Desire Hierarchy has begun. The stakes are now deadly. Hop into The Specter's Desire, a Visual Novel in which you play against the city's top talents to save your parents. Includes puzzling gameplay that has you tearing down arguments, hatching schemes, and revealing the truth!

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.7%, Visual Novel 24.7%, Horror 18.8%, Story Rich 10%, Stylized 8.8%

  59. #59 Unforgotten
    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 51 reviews2020
    Dev: ScoreboardGames
    Windows · Mac

    UNFORGOTTEN – a story-driven, non-linear visual novel, where you can immerse in the ethnic ambience of Northern myths and horrors. Can you solve the riddles of the past - without ever losing yourself in the present? Your fate is in your hands!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 19.7%, Horror 17.3%, Conversation 14.3%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Dark 12.6%

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