Games Like Evil God Korone

One of the most terrifying J-horror games of all time is coming to Steam at long last. What's more, all you have to do is make the player walk to the left!? This collection includes the seven initial works of the popular Tsugunohi series, as well as an entirely new episode.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.1%, Thriller 12.7%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Horror 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the foundational series entry that established the unique side-scrolling horror mechanics seen in Evil God Korone.

"Tsugunohi" and the video game play-by-play artist, Pocky, have collaborated. "Tsugunohi -Pocky dog’s adventure-," created in conjunction with Pocky's 10th anniversary event, is now available on Steam. Lured by a white butterfly, Pocky the dog's "little adventure" now begins.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.1%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Thriller 10.8%, Psychological Horror 9.4%, Horror 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A direct iteration within the same series that maintains the signature walking-simulator horror style.

Sakura Miko and the Hololive members are suddenly warped into an alternate future timeline. In this 3D adventure game, Miko must reunite with her friends and uncover the truth of this strange world to find her way back home.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.6%, Horror 24.8%, Story Rich 12.7%, Adventure 8.5%, First-Person 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same VTuber-centric themes and psychological horror elements found in the seed game.

"Tsugunohi -The Chamber of Phantom Name-" Launches on Steam! A new graduate, Kana Sakuragi, begins her new life in a renovated old house, "Akembara House." What seemed like a shiny, ideal property soon turns into a nightmare, as she is plagued by strange phenomena every night...

Why similar: Horror 34.9%, Dark 31.9%, Adventure 12.5%, Action 11%, Singleplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Another essential installment in the Tsugunohi franchise that shares the same eerie, cinematic side-scrolling DNA.

The main character is a journalist for an occult magazine. Inspired by his grandfather, he has come to the town of Aogami to investigate the strange happenings there. One moment, he's in his hotel room, but the next, he finds himself entangled in a terrifying paranormal phenomenon.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 43.1%, Horror 40.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A must-play for fans of the seed game, as it explores the darker, horror-tinged side of the hololive universe.

Experience a meta horror pixel platformer retro game haunted by a mysterious yandere.

Why similar: Horror 32.5%, Psychological Horror 29.5%, Story Rich 16.1%, 2D 9.3%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-horror game that breaks the fourth wall, similar to the way Evil God Korone subverts expectations.

Saiko No Sutoka is a Horror Survival Game where you as a Protagonist must escape and avoid the crazy yandere girl who wants you dead.

Why similar: Horror 33.5%, Psychological Horror 28.7%, First-Person 11.3%, Atmospheric 8%, Cartoon 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled horror game that features a high-intensity, character-driven antagonist similar to the evil goddess persona.

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 56.4%, Dark Humor 19.9%, Story Rich 11.3%, 2D 6.7%, Adventure 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the intense, internet-culture-obsessed psychological horror that resonates with the VTuber theme.

Parasocial | パラソーシャル is a Japanese horror game about a live streamer.

Why similar: Horror 30.7%, Psychological Horror 29.1%, Thriller 22.2%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Indie 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the dangers of streaming and internet fame, aligning perfectly with the VTuber horror theme.

The Convenience Store | 夜勤事件 is a J-horror game about a college girl on a night shift.

Why similar: Horror 32.3%, Psychological Horror 21.9%, Walking Simulator 14.8%, Atmospheric 6.3%, Story Rich 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in Japanese indie horror that shares the same focus on mundane settings turning into nightmares.

A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!

Why similar: Action 45.9%, 2D 37%, Singleplayer 8.7%, Indie 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a different gameplay perspective featuring the same character, maintaining the VTuber-themed charm.

Night Delivery | 例外配達 is a psychological Japanese horror adventure game.

Why similar: Horror 18.7%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Thriller 15.1%, Walking Simulator 14%, Dark Humor 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar atmospheric, story-driven horror experience set in a realistic Japanese environment.

DERE EVIL EXE is both a terrifying thriller with a gripping meta horror story and a retro 16-bit pixel platformer with unique puzzles and obstacles.

Why similar: Horror 26.5%, Psychological Horror 21.4%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Story Rich 10.8%, Casual 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines retro-style platforming with dark, psychological horror elements that mirror the seed game's tone.

Okaeri is a VHS Japanese psychological horror game about a middle school girl and her mother who recently moved to a new house.

Why similar: Horror 19.6%, Walking Simulator 18.2%, Psychological Horror 15%, Thriller 14.9%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: A short, impactful horror experience that excels at building tension through environmental storytelling.

Stigmatized Property, 事故物件 (Jiko bukken) is a horror game inspired by haunted apartment rooms in Japan. These properties are known to have cheap rents and you play to find out the exact reason why.

Why similar: Horror 30.7%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Adventure 10.4%, Casual 8%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same indie horror sensibilities and focus on supernatural occurrences in everyday locations.

Silvia never runs from evil—she makes it her business. Eccentric yet warm-hearted, this seasoned modern exorcist has mastered the art of confronting the supernatural, turning haunted places into tangible nightmares. But on this fateful night, nothing goes as planned.

Why similar: Thriller 25.5%, Horror 20%, Dark 13.4%, Story Rich 11.6%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art survival horror game that features a strong female protagonist and a dark, mysterious atmosphere.

In this side-scrolling action-adventure game, you'll need to scour the inside of an abandoned hotel, looking for clues to solve the mystery of the hotel and ensure your escape from a mysterious, murderous mascot intent to kill.

Why similar: Horror 35.4%, Side Scroller 25.2%, Dark 12.4%, Adventure 9.2%, 2D 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A horror game centered around a livestreaming premise, mirroring the digital-age horror of the seed game.

"シシテナオ-Even in Death-" is stealth horror action game that requires trial and error. It tells the story of a young girl who wakes up in a strange and unsettling world, where eerie creatures known as "Ochibito" roam.

Why similar: Side Scroller 23%, Psychological Horror 21.3%, Horror 20.6%, Dark 17.1%, 2D 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D horror game that emphasizes stealth and psychological tension in a dark, story-driven environment.

A miraculous collaboration between Houshou Marine and "Tsugunohi" has come to fruition! When the main character becomes a crew member of a pirate ship led by Houshou Marine and realizes a certain fact, you are struck by a series of horrors. Can you unravel the secret behind Houshou Marine's beauty?

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.4%, Thriller 18.5%, Horror 13%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Dark 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling adventure that shares the anime aesthetic and dark, mysterious narrative tone.

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 42.2%, Adventure 16.8%, Casual 11.1%, Story Rich 10.3%, 2D 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, narrative-heavy horror game that uses pixel graphics to convey a dark and unsettling story.

"CRUELTY" is a Japanese-made splatter horror. You were in an accident and lost consciousness. The moment you wake up, you find yourself in a nightmare world, one that is not of this Earth. In an abattoir ruled by madness, horrific scenes unfold, and inescapable terror awaits you.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.2%, Horror 20%, Walking Simulator 17.9%, Dark 15.8%, Atmospheric 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a gritty, psychological horror experience that leans into the dark, indie aesthetic of the seed game.

Paranormal VHS is a horror game that features a VHS tape-inspired aesthetic. The game's story revolves around a popular vlogger who spends a night in haunted locations in search of paranormal activity. Brace for intense jumpscares.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.8%, Thriller 13.9%, Horror 11.5%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Linear 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a found-footage style to create a dark, supernatural horror experience that feels grounded and indie.

You are here to listen to The Voice. Do what he says. But don't listen to other voices... Obey the Voice is a pressure-driven psychological horror experience built on constant threats and rule-based challenges, where survival depends on attention, timing, and decision-making under extreme stress.

Why similar: Horror 21.1%, Walking Simulator 17.2%, Dark 16%, Thriller 11.7%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, dark horror game that focuses on exploration and narrative, similar to the pacing of the Tsugunohi series.

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Why similar: Side Scroller 28.6%, Story Rich 22.6%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Adventure 10.8%, Psychological Horror 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: While less horror-focused, it shares the beautiful, story-rich side-scrolling adventure style of the seed game.

You, a simple dog named Mr Peanut, find yourself in a weird cabin full of secrets... Will you be able to warn the family of the dangers? A horror game filled with mystery!

Why similar: Dogs 20.2% ★, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Horror 16.8%, Linear 14.4%, Walking Simulator 13.4%

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: Horror 34.8%, Story Rich 21.1%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Adventure 12.3%, Indie 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel-style horror game that explores dark, anime-inspired themes with multiple unsettling outcomes.

Yoko no Hanashi is a first-person survival horror game where you need to survive in an abandoned college with one of your chosen yandere: Yoto (male version) and Yoko (female version)

Why similar: Horror 25.8%, Psychological Horror 22.2%, Story Rich 16.9%, First-Person 8.6%, Casual 6.6%

Your first day as the new shepherd in the village… and everything is going wrong. The animals are missing. The villagers are strange. And the truth is far more terrifying.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.7%, Dark Humor 17.8%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Horror 12.9%, Dark 9.5%

This is a game about online violence, all of which are based on the personal experience of the producer and shared with netizens. As far as possible to reduce the reality of one after another bloody cruel phenomenon. Today's victims may only be a little-known person, and the next It could be you.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 41.8%, Dark 33.7%, Story Rich 12.6%, Adventure 12%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn, story-rich adventure that explores dark, violent themes with a distinct anime flair.

Gift Collector [ギフトコレクター] - this is a New Year's horror game from the first person, in the Japanese style and genre of walking simulator. Collect gifts and make the kids happy on New Year's Eve. But don't forget that Midnight is a time of miracles!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.1%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Thriller 15.6%, Horror 12.6%, Dark 8.6%

A short pixel psychological survival horror and gruelling story told with no words.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.9%, Horror 20.8%, Dark Humor 18.1%, Walking Simulator 16.4%, Cartoon 9.4%

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: Thriller 31.7%, Psychological Horror 23.8%, Horror 13.7%, Story Rich 10.6%, Dark 6.8%

This is a short, first-person psychological horror game with VHS effects. Be careful, you are facing a terrifying being.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24%, Psychological Horror 19%, Horror 16.8%, Thriller 11.6%, Adventure 6.3%

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: Psychological Horror 29.1%, Horror 23.3%, Dark 15.6%, Adventure 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Inspired by SCP-261, you play as a homeless girl struggling to survive in a distorted city using a vending machine that should not exist. Every coin dispenses impossible food that defies biology and logic, and every meal reshapes your fate. How long can you survive before you stop being human?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.5%, Dark Humor 26.2%, Horror 13.7%, Dark 12.8%, 2D 10.5%

Chicken Feet is a first person survival-stealth horror game about a giant, angry chicken. Descend into the depths of GOOBER laboratories and uncover the horrors that lie beneath the lab's shiny façade.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.5%, Horror 19.7%, Thriller 14.4%, Dark 9.9%, Story Rich 8.7%

Before The Night is a horror action adventure game based on a macabre twist to a fable. Survive in the tiny, cute animal village! Your animal friends will literally turn rabid at night! Uncover the secrets of the world where animals keep human pets. Join the cute pet human "Lisa" on her adventure!

Why similar: Horror 24.1%, Psychological Horror 22.8%, Dark 16.6%, Adventure 10%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Waifu vs Evil is a first-person action horror game set in a small abandoned town that has been attacked by an alien.

Why similar: Horror 52.1%, Adventure 15%, Action 11.7%, Casual 11%, Indie 7.2%

PSX style horror game about a boy looking for his dog, kidnapped by an evil corporation that runs experiments with pets.

Why similar: Horror 33.4%, Psychological Horror 26.5%, Dogs 15.4% ★, First-Person 10.4%, Indie 4.3%

Blame Him is true first-person survival horror. A game about surreal atmosphere and dark challenges. A bone-chilling experience made by 2 people from Japan. Loved by and scared many YouTubers and Streamers.

Why similar: Horror 30.3%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Adventure 10%, Action 7.9%, Casual 7.8%

Hunt squirrels, staple them to a corpse, and meet god.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.7%, Dark Humor 20.9%, Horror 18.6%, Psychological Horror 14%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Rotten Flesh is a cosmic horror survival game where you have just lost your dog named Roy and you have to find him by shouting for "ROY" on your microphone. Venture deep into the sewers where your dog was lost - however, something else can also hear your screams in the tunnels.

Why similar: Dogs 29.7% ★, Psychological Horror 18%, Walking Simulator 17.9%, Horror 16.1%, First-Person 6.6%

You are a body snatching creature. Capture the body, explore the environment, reproduce.

Why similar: Horror 21.2%, Thriller 18.2%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Dark Humor 10.5%, Atmospheric 8.1%

Sad Satan is a horror and mystery game that takes you on a terrifying journey through dark corridors and locations filled with secrets

Why similar: Walking Simulator 34.5%, Psychological Horror 28.1%, Atmospheric 11.1%, First-Person 9.3%, Adventure 6.1%

Jisatsu | 自撮 is a Japanese found footage mockumentary horror game.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.3%, Psychological Horror 21.6%, Horror 18%, Dark 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Psychopathy Assessment is a retro-80s V.H.S PS1 style analog horror game that blurs the line between reality and delusion. Step into a universe where you're not just playing a game; you're taking a psychopathy test, but the stakes are considerably higher than a straightforward diagnosis.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 35.2%, Horror 24.5%, Indie 12.5%, Action 11.3%, First-Person 9.3%

After a life threatening accident, a young girl is thrown into a surreal world that may not be as beautiful as it seems.

Why similar: Adventure 14.9%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Casual 12%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Horror 9.9%

It is a strange high-rise elevator. The objects that appear and the people you board are all strange. Depending on your actions, you will face a variety of consequences.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 47.7%, Horror 19.4%, Adventure 10.3%, 2D 9.6%, Casual 7%

A psychological first-person horror game where you enter a memory-erasing protocol and relive a trauma. Uncover dark secrets, and experience fear through immersive atmosphere.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.3%, Thriller 17.1%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Horror 12.7%, Dark 10.1%

You awaken in a cold unfamiliar building crawling with grotesque creatures. Stave off terror using your wits and anything you can find, then try to make it out alive in this highly atmospheric environmental horror game.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.4%, Walking Simulator 21.1%, Horror 19.8%, Dark 19.4%, Atmospheric 10%

This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.1%, Psychological Horror 22.4%, Horror 14.6%, Dark 13.2%, Atmospheric 7.9%

A survival horror spot-the-difference game set in a twisted Hell gameshow. Demons will distract you, torment you, or try to kill you. The Arbiter is your mysterious guide—sometimes helpful, sometimes...not so much. Spot the anomalies or suffer the consequences.

Why similar: Horror 46.1%, Atmospheric 25%, Adventure 13.5%, Indie 9.9%, Singleplayer 5.4%

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Dear Esther comes a new first-person horrorgame that will drag you to the depths of greed, power and madness. It will bury its snout into your ribs and it will eat your heart.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 39.2%, Horror 24.2%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Story Rich 5.3%, Dark 5.2%

"DogDogDog" is a horror adventure game set in modern times. Recently, you have been feeling like someone is stalking you, making you anxious with the feeling of being watched and hearing noises everywhere. Suddenly, you recall your past pet dog, only to encounter a "DOG" in the present.

Why similar: Dogs 33.7% ★, Walking Simulator 23.1%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Horror 13.4%, Atmospheric 4.1%

"Peaceful days full of curses" A heartwarming horror game about exploring in a mysterious company housing and living with a ghost for 7 days

Why similar: Horror 45.3%, Dark 20.4%, Indie 11.9%, First-Person 9.9%, Singleplayer 6.4%

Minene, a somewhat famous streamer. She's emo and has always been talking about wanting to die beautifully. She went to a forest for a "suicide stream", but what awaits her was far worse than death - a Ryona Trap Dungeon.

Why similar: Side Scroller 57.8%, Casual 20%, 2D 13.6%, Indie 4.7%, Singleplayer 3.9%

You receive a cursed digital camera that captures ghosts from a strange website. The website allows you to liberate your loved ones by uploading images of their spirits using the camera. You decide to go to the nearest park where your girl was last seen.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.4%, Psychological Horror 23.1%, Horror 18.7%, Dark 10.6%, Atmospheric 6.4%

"INHUMAN" is an independent horror game. The story takes place in the conspiracy of an ancient clan, and the protagonist is in a psychedelic state and can't even distinguish herself. With further exploration and confrontation with all kinds of ghosts, the puzzle will be solved step by step...

Why similar: Thriller 22.5%, Walking Simulator 18.6%, Psychological Horror 16%, Horror 13.6%, Story Rich 8.1%

TUNG is a NICHE and TUFF first person horror game where you explore a hedge maze and become friends with TRIPLE T

Why similar: Psychological Horror 36%, Horror 25.3%, Dark 14.9%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Action 6.4%

Inunaki tunnel (or Inunaki village) is a famous Japanese horror spot where people have been killed or burnt to death.

Why similar: Horror 20.2%, Walking Simulator 16.2%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Thriller 14.4%, Adventure 6.2%