- #1 Fran Bow
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 21,826 reviews2015
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 45.9%, Story Rich 17.7%, Horror 14.2%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Adventure 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 2D psychological horror game that masterfully blends surreal dreamscapes with a dark, narrative-heavy journey.
- #2 Ib
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,037 reviews2022
Dev: kouriPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.7%, Pixel Graphics 19%, Story Rich 18%, Horror 16.2%, 2D 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This classic 2D horror game shares the seed's focus on exploration, puzzle-solving, and an unsettling, dream-like atmosphere.
- #3 Afterdream
96% matchVery Positive93% of 339 reviews2023
Dev: Jesse MakkonenPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Get lost in a lucid dream, bending the lines between reality and fiction. Utilize the strange camera to navigate through the ghosts' mysterious residence. Find the purpose of your nocturnal visit in a vivid and dreamlike setting.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.2%, Horror 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Story Rich 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern 2D psychological horror game that emphasizes atmospheric exploration and a dream-like, melancholic narrative.
- #4 Yume Nikki
95% matchVery Positive94% of 9,908 reviews2018
Dev: kikiyamaPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 72.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 35.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Horror 13.7%, Atmospheric 11.9%, 2D 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: As the foundational dream-exploration game, it perfectly matches the surreal, introspective nature of the seed game's dream diary theme.
- #5 Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum
94% matchVery Positive93% of 1,607 reviews2023
Dev: AstralShiftPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Delve into the enthralling world of Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum, the acclaimed RPG Maker gothic horror game that'll take you on a moving journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Horror 30.6%, Pixel Graphics 23.4%, Atmospheric 15%, 2D 9.8%, Adventure 9%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, puzzle-heavy psychological horror game that mirrors the seed's focus on identity and strange, shifting environments.
- #6 Night Loops
94% matchVery Positive89% of 157 reviews2023
Dev: JiaquariumPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Journey through the psyche… Welcome to the Seaside Hotel, where the final hour of your night shift awaits. Tend to guests, explore their dreams, and lose your sense of Self – time and again. In this dark, labyrinthine adventure, unravel the path to the truth below.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Story Rich 14.6%, Horror 13%, Atmospheric 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: This surreal, story-rich horror game captures the same sense of looping, dream-like confusion found in the seed game.
- #7 Mad Father
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,404 reviews2016
Dev: senPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 33.8%, Horror 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Story Rich 10.1%, Atmospheric 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A staple of the 2D horror genre that combines exploration and puzzle-solving with a dark, story-driven mystery.
- #8 The Witch's House MV
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,881 reviews2018
Dev: FummyPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 31.6%, Psychological Horror 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Story Rich 8.4%, 2D 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric 2D horror title relies on environmental storytelling and clever puzzles to build tension, much like the seed game.
- #9 Claire
92% matchMixed66% of 414 reviews2014
Dev: Hailstorm Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Claire is alone, lost, and hunted. The world has quickly becomes shrouded in darkness with unseen threats stalking Claire from the shadows. Aided by her dog and armed only with a flashlight, Claire must conquer her fear and find her comatose mother. However, there are others lost in the darkness seeking salvation.
Why similar: Horror 29.5%, Pixel Graphics 21.9%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Adventure 8.2%, 2D 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric 2D horror game that captures a similar sense of isolation and psychological tension through its pixel-art style.
- #10 OMORI
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 85,929 reviews2020
Dev: OMOCAT, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 42.3%, Story Rich 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Horror 9%, Atmospheric 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, psychological narrative experience that takes place within a dream-like world, echoing the seed's focus on internal struggles.
- #11 Misao - 2024 HD Remaster
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,467 reviews2017
Dev: senPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Psychological Horror 27.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Horror 14.1%, Story Rich 13.7%, Atmospheric 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 2D puzzle-horror game that emphasizes exploration and a dark, character-driven story.
- #12 Black Sheep
91% matchMixed53% of 784 reviews2022
Dev: 完蛋了的国王Pub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Black Sheep" is a 2D story-driven adventure game, you will play a high school student who explores the flooded school ruins, trace the shadow of the past, and unveil the evil those buried in the bottom of the river to see the light of day.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 41.6%, Horror 23.3%, Story Rich 11.4%, Adventure 10.6%, 2D 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that focuses on mystery and atmosphere, aligning well with the seed's narrative-first approach.
- #13 3rd eye
89% matchVery Positive87% of 328 reviews2019
Dev: 3rd eye projectPub: PLAYISM
Windows
A 2D exploration/horror game starring the Touhou Project's Koishi Komeiji. Use her Third Eye to explore a mental world entirely unlike reality.
Why similar: Faith 43.6% ★, Psychological Horror 28.8%, Adventure 14.7%, Horror 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: This indie psychological horror title shares the seed's 2D aesthetic and focus on uncovering dark, hidden truths.
- #14 Settled
88% matchVery Positive82% of 141 reviews2016
Dev: Allen Dayan
Windows
Made in Construct2, Settled is a story driven game with hints of exploration. As you progress, subtle changes appear. Memories and nightmares act as new areas, although still remaining in the confines of the house. When you reach the end, the conclusion may not be what you expected.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.4%, Pixel Graphics 22.3%, Horror 20.3%, Adventure 13.5%, Indie 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D horror title that prioritizes atmosphere and environmental storytelling, much like the seed game.
- #15 Hazy Mind
86% 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: Psychological Horror 43.6%, Story Rich 19.1%, Horror 12.2%, Adventure 8.1%, 2D 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that leans heavily into surrealism and dream-like visuals, mirroring the seed's thematic core.
- #16 My Big Sister
86% matchVery Positive93% of 665 reviews2018
Dev: Stranga GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
My name is Luzia...and this story isn't about me, it’s about my sister. Do you still wish to hear it?
Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Story Rich 13.5%, Horror 12.8%, Atmospheric 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art horror adventure that focuses on a personal, story-rich journey with a distinct, eerie tone.
- #17 Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 32,921 reviews2020
Dev: Nikita KryukovPub: Nikita Igorevich Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 11%
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 52.3%, Horror 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Story Rich 8.1%, Adventure 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: An intense, short-form psychological exploration that mirrors the seed's focus on the fragility of the human mind.
- #18 Firewood
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 159 reviews2017
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Firewood is a 2D adventure game with psychological horror elements. The game tells the story of an old man who has lost his wife years ago and is still having troubles with his past.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 25%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Adventure 13%, Horror 12.7%, Casual 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: An indie horror game that emphasizes psychological tension and a grounded, yet eerie, narrative.
- #19 Recall: Empty Wishes
85% matchVery Positive93% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: Puff Hook StudioPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Recall: Empty Wishes is a psychological thriller set in Taiwan during the 2010s. Follow Yonny, a sister determined to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of her brother, Tommy. As she delves deeper, she confronts unsettling secrets, blurring the lines between reality and illusion.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 39.5%, Story Rich 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Horror 10.2%, Adventure 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game with a strong narrative focus and pixel-art style that complements the seed's aesthetic.
- #20 Snowfall's Mystery
83% matchVery Positive86% of 102 reviews2025
Dev: Sempiternal Rain
Windows
A psychological interactive novel about a floppy disk with a mysterious program. Help Elliot cope with his mental issues and uncover the secret of the floppy disk.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 38.4%, Pixel Graphics 20.6%, Story Rich 14.2%, Atmospheric 13.2%, 2D 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art psychological horror game that centers on mystery and surreal imagery.
- #21 A Void Hope
82% matchVery Positive94% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Void Hope takes you on an atmospheric narrative adventure to find a cure for a collapsed city. Follow the story of a tormented couple as they try to decipher reality from nightmares and evade the shadowy threats lurking in the dark.
Why similar: Atmospheric 42.9%, Pixel Graphics 22%, Adventure 18.3%, 2D 8.5%, Indie 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game that shares the retro, moody aesthetic and focus on exploration found in the seed game.
- #22 Dead Dreams
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 65 reviews2020
Dev: Aiaz Marx
Windows
"DEAD DREAMS" is a 2D psychological horror game focused on puzzle-solving and atmosphere with a complex non-linear story in which every element has a meaning...
Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Story Rich 15.2%, Horror 15%, Atmospheric 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D horror game that utilizes puzzle elements to drive a dark, introspective narrative.
- #23 Cat in the Box
81% matchVery Positive94% of 1,513 reviews2020
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Cat in the Box is a horror adventure game. Help the poor girl explore the mansion and escape from unknown entities that are pursuing her. Use a variety of tools and your wits to overcome any challenges you face. At times, you'll even have to wake yourself from nightmares to survive.
Why similar: Horror 30.5%, Psychological Horror 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 17%, Adventure 9.3%, Story Rich 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological puzzle-horror game that features a unique visual style and an unsettling, story-rich environment.
- #24 Dreaming Sarah
82% matchVery Positive91% of 2,855 reviews2015
Dev: Asteristic Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Dreaming Sarah is an adventure platformer where you play as Sarah, a girl who is in a coma. Explore the world around her and help her wake up!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 31.8%, Atmospheric 24.3%, 2D 14.6%, Casual 11.2%, Adventure 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused game centered entirely on navigating dreamscapes, which aligns perfectly with the seed's dream diary premise.
- #25 Flan's BN
79% matchVery Positive99% of 117 reviews2026
Dev: Geism
Windows
《Flan's BN》is the prequel to 《Flan's MS》, which combines JRPG and deckbuilder mechanics. Experience Flan's story of self-discovery
Why similar: Faith 31.3% ★, Psychological Horror 22.9%, Pixel Graphics 21.9%, Horror 9.7%, Indie 9.4%
- #26 The Crooked Man
81% matchVery Positive93% of 1,191 reviews2018
Dev: Uri GamesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile... This is the first title in the series known as The Strange Man, developed by Uri Games. Experience the myriad horrors awaiting David as he moves into his new house.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.4%, Horror 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Story Rich 13.1%, Atmospheric 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 2D horror game that excels at building psychological dread through its narrative and exploration.
- #27 The Flayed Man
78% matchVery Positive92% of 363 reviews2025
Dev: Snoring Dog Games
Windows
The Flayed Man is a short narrative-driven point and click horror game. Awaking without memories (or skin), you must uncover the sins of the past, pass judgement, and decide your fate in this macabre adventure.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 34.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.3%, Story Rich 13.5%, Horror 12%, Atmospheric 11.4%
- #28 Corpse Party
80% matchVery Positive89% of 1,369 reviews2016
Dev: GrisGrisPub: XSEED Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A group of friends unknowingly perform an occult ritual that traps them in an otherworldly elementary school. Here, the vengeful spirits of young children threaten their lives and their sanity, and the only hope of survival is to uncover the chilling details behind the murders of those trapped before them...
Why similar: Psychological Horror 33%, Horror 30.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Story Rich 11.9%, Adventure 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A seminal 2D horror title that emphasizes narrative, dread, and the psychological toll of its setting.
- #29 Have a Nice Dream
78% matchVery Positive93% of 4,858 reviews2021
Dev: 榭季生
Windows
A story about dreams. Explore a weird house and find the truth. A short game with mild puzzles and some psychological horror elements.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 48.2%, Pixel Graphics 30.7%, Adventure 9.3%, Horror 4.3%, Singleplayer 4%
- #30 Dear Brother
79% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: NGS Studios
Windows
Audrey is a young woman returning to her childhood home. Upon arriving, however, she begins to notice strange happenings around the house. Is this a dream or reality? Whatever it is, it seems so oddly… familiar. Explore with Audrey as she tries to work out the mysteries of her missing memories.
Why similar: Horror 21.4%, Psychological Horror 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Story Rich 11.2%, Adventure 8.9%
- #31 Outcore: Desktop Adventure
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 17,301 reviews2022
Dev: Doctor Shinobi
Windows
All you wanted was a nice game. But now you find yourself opening Windows apps like Paint & Notepad to solve puzzles, and searching for files on your computers that you didn't put there... Who is she? Why did she appear on your desktop? Let's dive into her memories and find out.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 43.9%, Story Rich 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Adventure 8.7%, 2D 5.1%
- #32 Alone in the School
77% matchVery Positive82% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: 티민이
Windows
A girl who has lost her memory must collect five scattered memory fragments in the school to remember the events of that day.
Why similar: Horror 35.1%, Pixel Graphics 21.9%, Atmospheric 16.1%, Adventure 12.9%, Casual 5.9%
- #33 Nightmare Zapping
76% 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: Psychological Horror 25.4%, Pixel Graphics 18.3%, Story Rich 15.7%, Horror 15.4%, Atmospheric 10.4%
- #34 Ria's Hook
77% matchVery Positive81% of 469 reviews2018
Dev: Fossil
Windows
Ria's journey to the strange storm...
Why similar: Psychological Horror 48.3%, Horror 20.2%, Adventure 11.1%, 2D 9.3%, Indie 6.5%
- #35 Asleep: Act 1
74% matchVery Positive94% of 545 reviews2024
Dev: Black Hole GamesPub: CriticalLeap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Immersed in her nightmares, in a chaotic reality, confused and all alone. The only safe place is her room, but not forever... She wanders through an empty city and strange places while fleeing from creatures lurking in the darkness to find out what's going on. You are in the skin of Ana Lúcia.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Story Rich 13.7%, Horror 13.4%, Atmospheric 11%
- #36 Fallow
76% matchVery Positive97% of 138 reviews2021
Dev: Ada Rook
Windows
Clinging to the memory of her vanished sisters, an isolated woman wanders a dying reality.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 31%, Story Rich 28.8%, Atmospheric 27.2%, Adventure 8.6%, 2D 2.3%
- #37 Awakening Sarah
73% matchVery Positive95% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Asteristic Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Awakening Sarah is a 2D platformer with emphasis on exploration. Unravel the dreams and realities of Sarah, a girl who's recovering from a coma, while helping her understand the world around her and herself.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 43.1%, Story Rich 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, 2D 11.9%, Casual 6.9%
- #38 Graces: Posthumous Wish
72% matchVery Positive97% of 172 reviews2024
Dev: TomoToro
Windows
Aki is haunted by a curse. In search of salvation, she travels into the memories of a dead classmate, where she must witness three eerie mystical stories and figure out how to break the shackles of misfortune.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 33.4%, Story Rich 19.4%, Atmospheric 12.2%, 2D 9.7%, Horror 9.3%
- #39 At Home Alone Final
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,910 reviews2021
Dev: 阿正不经Pub: 0Cube
Windows
A casual healing rpg that takes players on a journey around the house from the perspective of a young girl, what does she do when she's home alone? What strange things will you come across in the process, and while exploring, perhaps... What other strange secrets might you discover?
Why similar: Psychological Horror 36.7%, Pixel Graphics 20.4%, Horror 17.3%, Story Rich 9.9%, 2D 5.5%
- #40 Fragile
75% matchMixed64% of 429 reviews2020
Dev: Beer Night Studio
Windows
Get pulled into the nightmares of reality as you play as an abducted girl from the ger district of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Uncover a secret organization that deals in human trafficking and other horrendous activities. Try to escape from the scariest place on earth!
Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.6%, Horror 18.7%, Story Rich 12.7%, Adventure 11.7%, Atmospheric 11.6%
- #41 The Stalked
71% matchVery Positive92% of 389 reviews2024
Dev: Korvinrular
Windows
Escaped from Liam's obsession, Kate seeks refuge in her grandpa's mansion. Strange occurrences raise questions about Liam's presence or another figure. Unraveling mysterious letters, Kate embarks on a journey, seeking peace.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.6%, Horror 22.8%, Atmospheric 18.9%, Story Rich 17.8%, Adventure 5.8%
- #42 Discolored 2
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: Godbey Games
Windows
All the colors have gone missing from the world. While on a mission to bring them back you discover you are being hunted by those who would see the colors banished. Your only hope is a woman in red who may be holding the key to preventing the world from becoming discolored.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 38.6%, Story Rich 17.2%, Horror 17.2%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Casual 6.2%
- #43 I dream of you and ice cream
73% matchVery Positive95% of 57 reviews2020
Dev: Emilios Manolidis
Windows
A sinister creature has enslaved mankind. Solve puzzles, gather components for a machine you are building, find comfort in your dreams.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.4%, Pixel Graphics 20%, Adventure 15.3%, Horror 13.7%, Atmospheric 10.1%
- #44 Decarnation
71% matchVery Positive88% of 1,039 reviews2023
Dev: Atelier QDBPub: Shiro Unlimited
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Where do you run to when your demons reside within you? Decarnation is a pixel art adventure/action puzzle game with a horrific story inspired by some of the most influential films and novels in the genre. Dive into a breathtaking thriller where nightmares and dreams intertwine…
Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Story Rich 13.3%, Horror 13%, Atmospheric 10.7%
- #45 Re:Turn 2 - Runaway
73% matchVery Positive80% of 70 reviews2022
Dev: Red Ego Games
Windows
Re:Turn 2 is a 2D psychological horror adventure game. The game follows on from the events of the first game. Saki and her fiancé, Sen, are trapped on an abandoned train that is haunted by an evil spirit that takes the form of a little girl named Ayumi.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Horror 15.5%, Atmospheric 13.5%, 2D 7.6%
- #46 Gil's Lucid Dreams
74% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Oblion Studio
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Gil's Lucid Dreams is a FPS horror game based on the story and exploration. Gil use lucid dreams to get away from his unsatisfacting life. He will lose the control of his dreams, becoming completely succubus of his nightmares. Will Gil be able to face his Alter Ego?
Why similar: Horror 40.7%, Adventure 40%, Indie 19.3%
- #47 Restless Dreams
69% matchVery Positive95% of 61 reviews2026
Dev: Room410
Windows
Before you realize it, dreams have become a curse. Wander through a darkened room and descend into the depths of her mind. A story-driven first-person horror game that leads you into an abyss of anguish and despair. Dedicated to those who once pursued their dreams—and to those who still do.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 44.6%, Horror 19.3%, Story Rich 13.5%, Adventure 10.4%, Indie 5.2%
- #48 DISTRAINT 2
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,739 reviews2018
Dev: Jesse Makkonen
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
You are Price, a man who sold his humanity to get a partnership from a leading company: McDade, Bruton & Moore. DISTRAINT 2 follows on from the events of the first game. It's a sinister tale about restoring hope and finding your purpose.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.9%, Story Rich 14.3%, Horror 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Atmospheric 11.9%
- #49 Little Misfortune
68% matchVery Positive92% of 13,542 reviews2019
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 38.5%, Story Rich 18.4%, Horror 14.2%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Adventure 6.6%
- #50 Tales from Candleforth
69% matchVery Positive86% of 164 reviews2024
Dev: Under the Bed GamesPub: Feardemic
Windows
Tales from Candleforth is a folk horror 2D point and click game with puzzles and escape room mechanics, that narrates the fairy tales from the village. The text contained in this ancient and evil book is now bleeding out, mixing the world of nightmares with the real one through handmade 2D graphics.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 35%, Horror 22.9%, Story Rich 16.1%, 2D 8.2%, Adventure 7.4%
- #51 The Path Home
67% matchVery Positive99% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: kakuhitoPub: michikusa
Windows
"The Path Home" is a 2D pixel-art puzzle game where you explore a strange world with a girl. Use panels to "flip" black and white tiles and reshape the puzzle world. The girl always searches for the "shortest path to the goal," but avoiding fake goals and reuniting her with the crow is up to you.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 29%, Story Rich 22.4%, Atmospheric 17.6%, 2D 13.6%, Adventure 7.8%
- #52 Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2
68% matchVery Positive94% of 641 reviews2021
Dev: Moonbit
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A young girl needs to find her friends, unravel a dark mystery and escape the clutches of her cursed toys.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 36.8%, Horror 34.9%, Adventure 16.4%, Singleplayer 6.6%, Indie 5.3%
- #53 Stitched HD
70% matchVery Positive81% of 114 reviews2017
Dev: Fluffex Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A pleasantly anticipated trip back home for the holidays becomes a nightmare for Catherine as a tragic accident leaves her unconscious. After coming to her senses, she realizes that something is dreadfully wrong. She must escape the doll factory she awoke in before it's too late.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.6%, Horror 15.5%, Story Rich 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Atmospheric 9%
- #54 FORGOTTEN: THE GAME
70% matchMixed67% of 155 reviews2022
Dev: Vasilis LouvrisPub: Out of Body Experience
Windows
Experience all the stages of dementia in this mood-swinging psychological horror game that we call FORGOTTEN. Travel as a fox through progressively disturbing stages searching for memories explaining the protagonist's life. Pay close attention to what the fox is trying to offer before it's too late
Why similar: Psychological Horror 58.4%, Story Rich 23.6%, Adventure 8.3%, Singleplayer 6.1%, Indie 3.5%
- #55 Cats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows
68% matchVery Positive93% of 700 reviews2016
Dev: Last Quarter Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
A minimalist 2D platformer about a liquid cat, locked in a world she doesn't quite understand, trying to get out.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.4%, Adventure 19%, Story Rich 16.8%, Indie 14.6%, 2D 13.4%
- #56 My Sticker Book
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,368 reviews2022
Dev: ElementSu
Windows
"I can't sleep." A cute and possibly just a little bit scary puzzle platformer game. Move stickers to the right positions in order to get rid of the monsters and complete the sticker book.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 50.1%, Atmospheric 19.9%, 2D 9%, Adventure 7%, Horror 6.4%
- #57 My Friend is a Raven
67% matchVery Positive91% of 1,316 reviews2020
Dev: Two Star Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 18%
You return to your old apartment one last time, in search of a sickened raven. You must speak to him, and discover the cause behind the calamity that has spread across the world.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.4%, Horror 25.9%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Story Rich 8.9%, Adventure 7.4%
- #58 Disease -Hidden Object-
70% matchMixed60% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: OperaHouse CorporationPub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
This is a horror adventure game where the player go back and forth in between the real world and the hallucination world. The purpose of this game is to search items and collect scattered documents while solving mysteries and finding out the truth of the abolished hospital.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 39.6%, Horror 23.6%, Adventure 15.5%, Story Rich 11.7%, 2D 6.8%
- #59 Night Reverie
66% matchVery Positive97% of 324 reviews2021
Dev: Somber Pixel
Windows
Night Reverie is a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures living in the house as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.
Why similar: Story Rich 24.2%, Pixel Graphics 23.4%, Atmospheric 16.5%, 2D 13.7%, Casual 7.5%
- #60 One's Own Exile
63% matchVery Positive100% of 394 reviews2025
Dev: Updog Software
Windows
Follow Sybil in her pursuit for survival, having to sacrifice everything - her culture, her identity, her values - to achieve a single objective: escape from a place that is constantly trying to kill her. A short game about persecution and identity.
Why similar: Story Rich 31.1%, Pixel Graphics 28.1%, Atmospheric 20.2%, Adventure 14%, 2D 3.9%