- #1 Fran Bow
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 22,182 reviews2015
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.5 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 14.3%, 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 5,122 reviews2022
Dev: kouriPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.3%, Story Rich 16.3%, Horror 14.9%, Atmospheric 9%
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 349 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 31.6%, Horror 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Story Rich 12.2%
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 10,100 reviews2018
Dev: kikiyamaPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 71.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 35.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Horror 13.8%, Atmospheric 11.8%, 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 1,656 reviews2023
Dev: AstralShiftPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.4 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 30.7%, Pixel Graphics 23.5%, Atmospheric 14.9%, 2D 9.7%, 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 Mad Father
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,511 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 33.7%, Horror 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Story Rich 10%, Atmospheric 8%
Why You'll Like It: A staple of the 2D horror genre that combines exploration and puzzle-solving with a dark, story-driven mystery.
- #7 Night Loops
93% matchVery Positive89% of 163 reviews2023
Dev: JiaquariumPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 15.7%, Story Rich 14.6%, Horror 13.1%, 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.
- #8 The Witch's House MV
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,920 reviews2018
Dev: FummyPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.8 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 31.5%, Psychological Horror 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 17%, Story Rich 8.3%, 2D 7%
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 Misao - 2024 HD Remaster
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,503 reviews2017
Dev: senPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.4 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 27.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Horror 13.9%, Story Rich 13.4%, Atmospheric 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 2D puzzle-horror game that emphasizes exploration and a dark, character-driven story.
- #10 Claire
92% matchMixed66% of 417 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 29.6%, Pixel Graphics 21.9%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Adventure 8.3%, 2D 8.1%
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.
- #11 OMORI
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 86,619 reviews2020
Dev: OMOCAT, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 24.8 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 16.5%, Horror 9.1%, 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.
- #12 Black Sheep
90% matchMixed53% of 785 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 41.5%, Horror 23.4%, Story Rich 11.4%, Adventure 10.7%, 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 331 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 28.7%, Adventure 14.8%, Horror 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: This indie psychological horror title shares the seed's 2D aesthetic and focus on uncovering dark, hidden truths.
- #14 Firewood
88% 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 13.2%, 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.
- #15 Hazy Mind
86% matchVery Positive86% of 331 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 43.5%, Story Rich 19.1%, Horror 12.2%, Adventure 8.2%, 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 Settled
87% matchVery Positive82% of 142 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 28.3%, Pixel Graphics 22.3%, Horror 20.4%, Adventure 13.6%, Indie 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D horror title that prioritizes atmosphere and environmental storytelling, much like the seed game.
- #17 Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 33,269 reviews2020
Dev: Nikita KryukovPub: Nikita Igorevich Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 7.7 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 52.1%, Horror 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Story Rich 8%, Adventure 6.2%
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 Dead Dreams
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 67 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 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D horror game that utilizes puzzle elements to drive a dark, introspective narrative.
- #19 Recall: Empty Wishes
84% matchVery Positive93% of 61 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 39.3%, Story Rich 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Horror 10.4%, Adventure 7.5%
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 My Big Sister
85% matchVery Positive93% of 674 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 13.6%, 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.
- #21 Snowfall's Mystery
83% matchVery Positive87% of 112 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 20.7%, Story Rich 14.3%, Atmospheric 13.2%, 2D 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art psychological horror game that centers on mystery and surreal imagery.
- #22 Dreaming Sarah
82% matchVery Positive91% of 2,860 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 31.9%, Atmospheric 24.3%, 2D 14.5%, Casual 11.3%, Adventure 11%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused game centered entirely on navigating dreamscapes, which aligns perfectly with the seed's dream diary premise.
- #23 A Void Hope
82% matchVery Positive93% of 70 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 42.4%, Pixel Graphics 22.8%, Adventure 18.3%, 2D 8.4%, 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.
- #24 Cat in the Box
81% matchVery Positive94% of 1,536 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 30.8%, Psychological Horror 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Adventure 9.3%, Story Rich 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological puzzle-horror game that features a unique visual style and an unsettling, story-rich environment.
- #25 Flan's BN
79% matchVery Positive98% of 123 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 31.2% ★, Psychological Horror 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 21.8%, Horror 9.6%, Indie 9.3%
- #26 The Crooked Man
81% matchVery Positive93% of 1,212 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 14.8%, 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 369 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%, Pixel Graphics 18.3%, Story Rich 13.5%, Horror 12%, Atmospheric 11.4%
- #28 Luna's Room
78% matchVery Positive100% of 63 reviews2026
Dev: DonutDroidPub: Save Games Studio
Windows
An unfamiliar room. Vague memories. Explore Luna's room through the objects inside it in this intimate narrative experience about loss, told as a classic-style graphic adventure.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 30.7%, Story Rich 21.3%, Horror 16.4%, Adventure 14.1%, 2D 8.9%
- #29 Corpse Party
80% matchVery Positive89% of 1,376 reviews2016
Dev: GrisGrisPub: XSEED Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 17.2 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 32.9%, Horror 30.5%, 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.
- #30 Have a Nice Dream
77% matchVery Positive93% of 4,884 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 30.8%, Adventure 9.4%, Horror 4.4%, Singleplayer 4%
- #31 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 21.5%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Story Rich 11.2%, Adventure 8.9%
- #32 Alone in the School
76% matchVery Positive82% of 62 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 35.2%, Pixel Graphics 21.9%, Atmospheric 16%, Adventure 13%, Casual 5.9%
- #33 Awakening Sarah
74% matchVery Positive96% of 67 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%, Story Rich 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, 2D 11.9%, Casual 7%
- #34 Fallow
75% matchVery Positive97% of 139 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 8.7%, 2D 2.3%
- #35 Nightmare Zapping
75% matchVery Positive99% of 76 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 25.3%, Pixel Graphics 18.3%, Story Rich 15.7%, Horror 15.4%, Atmospheric 10.4%
- #36 Ria's Hook
76% matchVery Positive81% of 469 reviews2018
Dev: Fossil
Windows
Ria's journey to the strange storm...
Why similar: Psychological Horror 48.2%, Horror 20.3%, Adventure 11.3%, 2D 9.3%, Indie 6.5%
- #37 Stitched HD
77% 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 29.8%, Horror 15.2%, Story Rich 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Atmospheric 8.8%
- #38 DISTRAINT 2
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,791 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%
- #39 Asleep: Act 1
72% matchVery Positive94% of 557 reviews2024
Dev: Black Hole GamesPub: CriticalLeap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 28.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Horror 13.7%, Story Rich 13.7%, Atmospheric 10.8%
- #40 Graces: Posthumous Wish
71% matchVery Positive97% of 191 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 37.7%, Story Rich 19.6%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Horror 8.9%, Adventure 7.5%
- #41 Outcore: Desktop Adventure
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 17,770 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 45%, Story Rich 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Adventure 8%, 2D 5.3%
- #42 Cursed Mansion
73% matchVery Positive90% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Dragon Emperors
Windows
Rose must escape the Cursed Mansion - a demonic space that preys and feeds on fear and despair. In this horror RPG you'll solve puzzles and learn the mansion’s history. Mystery, malignant spirits, and misery everywhere. Cursed Mansion brings an eerie atmosphere which leaves one with goosebumps.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.5%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Horror 14.6%, Story Rich 12.9%, Atmospheric 12.1%
- #43 Fragile
74% matchMixed64% of 430 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 18.8%, Story Rich 12.7%, Adventure 11.8%, Atmospheric 11.6%
- #44 At Home Alone Final
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,988 reviews2021
Dev: 阿正不经Pub: Peanut Bear Studio
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 17.4%, Story Rich 9.9%, 2D 5.4%
- #45 Tales from Candleforth
71% matchVery Positive86% of 170 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 34.8%, Horror 23%, Story Rich 16.3%, 2D 8.1%, Adventure 7.4%
- #46 Bad Faith
72% matchVery Positive92% of 64 reviews2022
Dev: Mado
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sanctuaries. Secrets. Serious consequences. A solo-developed psychological horror/drama visual novel.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 40%, Horror 19.7%, Story Rich 18.6%, Atmospheric 13.3%, 2D 5.1%
- #47 The Stalked
69% matchVery Positive92% of 396 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 29.5%, Horror 22.9%, Atmospheric 18.9%, Story Rich 17.8%, Adventure 5.8%
- #48 Gil's Lucid Dreams
73% 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 40.2%, Indie 19.1%
- #49 Re:Turn 2 - Runaway
71% 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 31.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Horror 15.6%, Atmospheric 13.5%, 2D 7.6%
- #50 Decarnation
68% matchVery Positive88% of 1,071 reviews2023
Dev: Atelier QDBPub: Shiro Unlimited
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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%
- #51 The Sand Man
70% matchVery Positive94% of 360 reviews2018
Dev: Uri GamesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
“I’ll tell you a scary story. It’s so scary you might not be able to take it. It’s the story of the Sand Man...” This is the second title in the Strange Man series, developed by Uri Games. Unable to sleep and exhausted, Sophie wanders into a town where everything sleeps. That is where the terror begins...
Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Horror 14%, Story Rich 12.7%, Atmospheric 8.5%
- #52 Restless Dreams
67% matchVery Positive95% of 73 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 44.5%, Horror 19.3%, Story Rich 13.5%, Adventure 10.5%, Indie 5.2%
- #53 I dream of you and ice cream
70% matchVery Positive93% 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 15.5%, Horror 13.8%, Atmospheric 10.1%
- #54 Little Misfortune
67% matchVery Positive92% of 13,710 reviews2019
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 38.4%, Story Rich 18.4%, Horror 14.4%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Adventure 6.7%
- #55 Discolored 2
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 59 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 38.5%, Story Rich 17.3%, Horror 17.2%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Casual 6.2%
- #56 The Path Home
65% matchVery Positive99% of 77 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 29.1%, Story Rich 22.5%, Atmospheric 17.6%, 2D 13.5%, Adventure 7.9%
- #57 Ritus Exorcismus
65% matchVery Positive99% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: Dernhelm Games
Windows · Linux
Become the exorcist that the world needs! Use Holy Relics and the knowledge from your book to fight demonic possessions. Investigate unholy events and take part in church rituals in this medieval pixel horror game.
Why similar: Faith 32.4% ★, Psychological Horror 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Horror 11.8%, Atmospheric 9.5%
- #58 Cats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows
68% matchVery Positive93% of 701 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 28.3%, Adventure 19.2%, Story Rich 16.8%, Indie 14.5%, 2D 13.3%
- #59 My Sticker Book
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,386 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 7.1%, Horror 6.4%
- #60 Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2
66% matchVery Positive94% of 648 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 35%, Adventure 16.5%, Singleplayer 6.5%, Indie 5.2%