60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Horror, Adventure, Dark, Atmospheric.
He must reclaim it. A boy who has lost everything grabs a small knife and chases after his dog's kidnapper. Finding Sparky is a 2D side-scrolling game with an unpredictable dark story, puzzles, and action.
Geminism
Two pairs of twins war for love, life, and limb beneath the curtain of a dark Tokyo night. From the artisans at CRAFTWORK comes a visual novel lush with art, action, and mystery; a story of GEMINISM—deformity and divinity.
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Your daughter is sick. Hoping to alleviate her condition, you go to a distant temple. But your daughter disappears, your mind too, and the inhabitants of the church are not in the best mood for you. Will you be able to learn all the secrets of the Temple and get out of there alive?
Two pairs of twins war for love, life, and limb beneath the curtain of a dark Tokyo night. From the artisans at CRAFTWORK comes a visual novel lush with art, action, and mystery; a story of GEMINISM—deformity and divinity.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.4%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Emotional 13.1%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Dark 11.3%
Your daughter is sick. Hoping to alleviate her condition, you go to a distant temple. But your daughter disappears, your mind too, and the inhabitants of the church are not in the best mood for you. Will you be able to learn all the secrets of the Temple and get out of there alive?
Why similar: Thriller 16.2%, Philosophical 15.2%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Dark 13.1%, Mystery 9.9%
Without a Dawn is a dark, psychological, and philosophical visual horror novel featuring hauntingly beautiful pseudo-ASCII art.
Why similar: Philosophical 26.8%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Emotional 12.9%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Mystery 10.4%
Unfeigned Depths is a first-person psychological thriller where dreams and reality blur. Uncover the dark truth behind your dreams with fully voiced dialogue and dynamic events. Can you unravel the mystery before deception takes hold and your world falls apart?
Why similar: Thriller 18.2%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Emotional 14.1%, Dark 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%
A roadtrip ends abruptly, causing yourself to go down a spiral of horror.
Why similar: Thriller 25.3%, Emotional 18.4%, Dark 15.9%, Mystery 12.8%, Horror 11.7%
"Looping Art Museum" is a single-player adventure game where you wander through an infinitely-looping art museum, finding changes in the paintings to progress. Interact with a talking "Mr.Cat" and uncover the mysteries of the strange art museum.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.7%, Mystery 15.6%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Emotional 10.8%, Visual Novel 9.3%
To get a "Ticket to Paradise" while being in Hell. A ticket that’s obviously worth it. A ticket that sends you to the obstacle path. What kind of road from Hell to Heaven could it be? What difficulties are awaiting you on this road? Are you worthy of a chance at redemption?
Why similar: Thriller 16.9%, Dark Humor 15.7%, Cats 12.8%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Dark 11%
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: Philosophical 26.9%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Dark 13.5%, Dark Humor 13.5%, Visual Novel 11.5%
"All Songs are from the King," a haunting psychological horror experience that transcends traditional gaming boundaries.
Why similar: Philosophical 25.3%, Emotional 12.7%, Noir 12.5%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Mystery 8.8%
Unravel the mystery of the Scarlet Manor! Embark on a 2D point and click horror journey, solving complex puzzles and uncovering the secrets hidden behind the walls of the mansion. The Manor awaits you.
Why similar: Thriller 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Dark 12.8%, Mystery 10.8%
Psycho-Sleuth is a mystery game where cognitive disorders distort the rules of murder. 13 players, each with a strange condition — like “no lying,” “no left side,” or “no faces” — are trapped in a deadly game. These disorders are contagious, and the killer hides behind abnormal logic.
Why similar: Dark Humor 15.4%, Thriller 14.6%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Mystery 12.6%, Dark 11.1%
Trapped in a small room, four friends must uncover the mystery hidden within its walls while confronting the secrets of an elusive truth. Answers are just a button away. A psychological thriller visual novel packed with dark humor and fascinating facts about raccoons.
Why similar: Dark Humor 21.8%, Thriller 20.4%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Mystery 13.5%, Emotional 12.3%
Abulia is an Type-write battle RPG and Visual Novel adventure based on the mind of a special girl that is trying to find herself in the world and struggling to understand our complex world.
Why similar: Philosophical 24.3%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Dark Humor 11.5%, Emotional 10.2%, Visual Novel 9.4%
For What is a psychological horror where you explore dark locations, search for clues in notes and newspapers, and try to survive while avoiding a monster. Atmosphere, tension, and danger make every step unsettling.
Why similar: Philosophical 22.7%, Thriller 16.3%, Psychological Horror 16%, Dark 15.9%, Mystery 12.6%
A 2D exploration horror adventure game in which an immortal man tries to escape from the "never-ending nightmare of dental treatment."
Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.2%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Philosophical 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Horror 9.1%
“Raising the blade over my dear friend, I could only curse this broken world with all my soul. Nothing to worry about... If my blade turns out to be the slower.” Shards of fate, heart and soul.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Thriller 15.6%, Emotional 12%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Dark 8.3%
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: Dark Fantasy 16%, Cats 15.8%, Cartoony 11.5%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Mystery 10.7%
A story of escape filled with nightmares, trapped within a simulation universe that is reality itself. Markus, dragged into a deep psychological pit by the pain of losing his family, finds himself confronting his nightmares in this simulation universe.
Why similar: Philosophical 29.8%, Thriller 18.6%, Psychological Horror 17%, Mystery 12.5%, Horror 8.9%
MAMIYA is a captivating, dark mystery visual novel in which a group of young men struggle against existential dread before the end of the world.
Why similar: Noir 16.5%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Visual Novel 12%, Emotional 11%
The Missing Parts of Maria Gwozdek is a dark fantasy visual novel about fulfilling your aspirations by sacrificing parts of yourself. Literally.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.8%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Emotional 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Mystery 11.4%
A stranger calls at 3:33 AM. They know your name. Choose your words carefully in this fully voiced psychological horror game.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.9%, Thriller 19%, Mystery 14.5%, Horror 12.6%, Dark 12.1%
A horror visual novel exploring the dark sides of friendship and the dangerous paths taken to save it.
Why similar: Thriller 16.8%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Emotional 12%, Mystery 11.8%, Dark 11%
A philosophical fairy tale about art and catgirls, inspired by Dante, Nietzsche, and Scriabin. The Musical Aether drives everyone mad—but you are the Hero...
Why similar: Philosophical 29.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Psychological Horror 14%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Dark 8.5%
Step into the enigmatic world of Gummy Nightmares as a little boy who wakes up in a mysterious amusement park with no memory. Explore, solve puzzles, and uncover lost memories while evading sinister plushie robots. Use weapons, set traps, and find hideouts to survive and reveal the truth.
Why similar: Thriller 22.8%, Mystery 18.7%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Dark 12%, Horror 11.7%
"The Stalked 2" is a standalone horror sequel to "The Stalked", where you play as Rachel, an avid hiker. What begins as a relaxing hike to a cabin turns into a nightmare filled with eerie interactions and unsettling events. Will you survive?
Why similar: Thriller 23%, Psychological Horror 16%, Dark 15%, Mystery 13.4%, Horror 9.9%
A marriage between first person exploration and visual novel, blessed with a sprinkle of puzzle gameplay. Immerse yourself in a period drama that intertwines romance with murder mystery, as a young cleric who must resist or give in to the charms of a strikingly beautiful maid.
Why similar: Thriller 17%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Philosophical 15.1%, Mystery 13.9%, Emotional 13.2%
A eulogy for happiness, and a lament for connection that never was.
Why similar: Philosophical 22%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Dark Humor 15.4%, Dark 10.5%, Visual Novel 9.8%
Butterfly//Circuit is a cybergothic kinetic visual novel. Unravel the secrets of this character driven psychological thriller and explore the hidden interstices of a darkly (un)ordinary world. When glimmers of hope are snuffed out, the boundary between reality and fiction start to blur.
Why similar: Thriller 17.9%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Philosophical 12.8%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Mystery 10.5%
An interactive horror story based on a reality everyone eventually faces. Make choices to confront someone trying to enter your home - and uncover who they are.
Why similar: Philosophical 27.8%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Thriller 15.3%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Dark 8.1%
You wake in a strangely familiar place. Something isn’t right. The experiment has begun. You are being observed.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.7%, Thriller 18.3%, Mystery 14.1%, Horror 11.5%, Dark 11.5%
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: Psychological Horror 16.8%, Thriller 14.7%, Dark 14.5%, Emotional 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.5%
The members of a university Detection Club find themselves entangled in a series of murders. Follow Detective Butler through the eyes of his sidekick Gilligan as the two set out to find the culprit. Can they unravel the truth before the serial killer claims another victim?
Why similar: Philosophical 22.8%, Dark Humor 13.6%, Thriller 13.6%, Psychological Horror 12%, Mystery 11.9%
Vainly is a short minimalist and story-driven platformer that subverts some of the common expectations from games by blending gameplay with the philosophy of Absurdism.
Why similar: Philosophical 35%, Dark Humor 14.4%, Dark 14.1%, Cartoony 8.9%, Story Rich 8.8%
USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe.
Why similar: Philosophical 32.4%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Mystery 18.3%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Atmospheric 7.4%
"Wandering Souls" is a visual novel game set in modern China. It tells a touching story about love, sacrifice, and repentance. Through delicate narrative and profound character creation, it brings players an immersive audio-visual experience.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.4%, Thriller 16.8%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Cartoony 13.3%
A first-person psychological horror about a young woman whose quiet life collapses when she finds photographs of herself on a client’s film roll.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.9%, Dark 18.6%, Emotional 17.8%, Noir 12.3%, Horror 12%
"When the graves stop whispering in your ear, it’s time for you to surrender to eternal silence". So says the Agreement, and so it must be fulfilled. Welcome to a new dimension of horror. Welcome to Midnight Scenes.
Why similar: Emotional 16.4%, Dark 14%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Thriller 11.8%
Detective Grace Lawson sets out immediately upon receiving a tip about her missing stepsister Amy, and when she gets there, she suddenly finds herself trapped inside the house. Now, Grace has only one goal: to find her missing sister and escape this nightmare.
Why similar: Emotional 19.4%, Thriller 17.7%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Mystery 11.8%, Horror 11.5%
The Lighthouse is a uniquely crafted thriller with glimpses into psychotic, alternate dimensions. Private Investigator James Irvine finds himself lured into a haunting, neo-noir world in search of a missing young woman, named Lily Beaumont.
Why similar: Thriller 19.1%, Emotional 14.6%, Noir 13.9%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Mystery 11.5%
The first entry of the Abime Series. Eight captives must cooperate or compete to escape an underground subway under the manipulation of a dangerous psychopath. Can you really trust anyone? What about yourself? And what is the meaning of a good ending? Is reaching one even possible?
Why similar: Thriller 20.4%, Philosophical 19%, Mystery 14.2%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Dark 10.9%
Beloved Firefighter, A respected firefighter, haunted by past mistakes, faces horror as his ex, diagnosed with schizophrenia, sets her house on fire. He rushes to save her, confronting physical and psychological terror. Players experience his journey through guilt and redemption.
Why similar: Thriller 22.7%, Emotional 17.5%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Mystery 15.4%, Horror 9%
Investigate the mysterious death of an unidentified young woman, in this shocking psychological thriller kinetic novel.
Why similar: Thriller 20.2%, Mystery 15.1%, Noir 15%, Dark 14.7%, Psychological Horror 13.9%
Immerse yourself in a haunting map-based horror experience, reminiscent of the iconic PS1 era. Navigate between 2D and 3D perspectives to break free from the loop in a mysterious mansion. Solve challenging puzzles to unveil the secrets hidden beneath it all.
Why similar: Philosophical 22.2%, Noir 18%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Mystery 13.5%, Emotional 10.7%
Accompany Nai in her normal Sunday routine of watching TV, eating ramen and ruminating on her past.
Why similar: Philosophical 21.4%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Emotional 12.8%, Dark 10.8%
The definitive edition of the fan-favorite visual novel is here! A surreal, coming-of-age tale set in early 2010s Central Florida, Siren's Call is the small town you swore you'd always leave. Something inside you knows this is your last chance. Will you reach escape velocity?
Why similar: Philosophical 23.5%, Emotional 16.5%, Mystery 12.2%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Visual Novel 11.8%
After escaping her abusive brother, Sophie seeks a fresh start in a remote house in Hawthorn's forest. But strange events unfold, and her unsettling housemate, Elise, may be hiding something. Is it just her anxiety, or is there something more sinister lurking in the shadows?
Why similar: Thriller 23.2%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Mystery 17.1%, Dark 13.7%, Horror 9.8%
Deep Fog is a single-player, 2D horizontal pixel horror/adventure game. Explore the strange events that occurred in Fog City. The game's 5 chapters will be released in phases.
Why similar: Thriller 13.6%, Noir 13.3%, Side Scroller 12%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Psychological Horror 11.2%
Fear Of The Darkness is a narrative psychological horror game that will push you to face the serious phobias of some patients. Play as the enigmatic doctor, avoid being overwhelmed by the heavy emotional burden of your patients, come out of the Darkness and explore the various corners of the Truth.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.8%, Emotional 15.6%, Mystery 12.4%, Visual Novel 12%, Horror 10.1%
Unearth secrets hidden between the trees. Solve a murder. Confront what awaits in the darkness. Whatever transpires, you’re guaranteed to be up all night.
Why similar: Thriller 15.7%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Mystery 11.5%, Noir 11.1%, Emotional 10.6%
A zombie survival horror game set in a haunting Indonesian school. Combining atmospheric tension with a deeply engaging narrative, Project: JURIT explores the horrors of survival, friendship, and human nature in the face of a supernatural outbreak.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.6%, Thriller 15.8%, Emotional 14.6%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Mystery 10.8%
This is a visual novel, in reality we create different worlds that belong only to you for various reasons, and they will gradually fade away with your memories. Please enjoy this time traveling in different worlds with the girls, and then return to where you are meant to exist - your life.
Why similar: Philosophical 30%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Mystery 11.6%, Emotional 10.9%
Bendy: Lone Wolf™ will tests your ability to survive against ever increasing odds. Monsters and obstacles emerge from every direction as you journey into the rubberhose halls of the world's most evil animation studio. Every day is a challenge.
Why similar: Thriller 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Mystery 10.7%
A physics-based 2D puzzle-platformer.
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.6%, Emotional 16.6%, Mystery 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Cartoony 9.2%
A psychological-horror puzzle game where after 16 years in prison for a murder you don't remember, you're back at your family's manor as schizophrenia distorts your reality. Manage, or harness, your mental hallucinations to uncover the truth. Will it vindicate you? Or confirm your darkest fears...
Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.7%, Mystery 15.5%, Dark 13.2%, Philosophical 11.8%, Story Rich 10.2%
This is the story of how humanity and robots come to their end. After humanity’s extinction, the robot Libera awakens in a desolate world. As it recalls lost memories, it learns the truth of its creation—and quietly shuts itself down. A lonely yet beautiful pixel-art story adventure.
Why similar: Philosophical 33.7%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Emotional 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Visual Novel 10.2%
Shut your teeth is an absurdist mystery visual novel inspired by Thai culture, folklore and traditions. The complex plot full of dark atmosphere, vivid characters and psychological tension will keep you guessing until the very end.
Why similar: Philosophical 23.2%, Dark Humor 15.3%, Thriller 15%, Mystery 11.7%, Visual Novel 11.2%
Sanctuaries. Secrets. Serious consequences. A solo-developed psychological horror/drama visual novel.
Why similar: Thriller 17.3%, Emotional 16.2%, Psychological Horror 16%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Dark 12.5%
This is an outdated, public beta for Siren's Call: Escape Velocity. Home is where your body is. And like any good tourist trap, Siren’s Call will do whatever it can to keep you there as long as possible. They will drag you down like crabs in a bucket. They will make this place home.
Why similar: Philosophical 22%, Thriller 17.7%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Emotional 11.8%, Visual Novel 10.3%
Seductive Solitude is a horror psycho game. Where you need to escape from the family Smiths house, because this house is not normal. The more time you are there, the crazier it gets. Can you escape the Smith family before it's too late and uncover their secret?
Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.8%, Dark 16%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Emotional 11.6%, Thriller 10.7%
A fantasy Souls-like and CUTE~ top-down action game. Step into the despised Lands of Sinners as Mickesh, where lovely cats enjoy fast-paced battles, family friendly interactions, and the most adorable ?sUfF3r1nG? imaginable!
Why similar: Philosophical 24.7%, Dark Humor 16.1%, Cats 13.6%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Visual Novel 11.8%
