Games Like Heart Knots

This is a horror puzzle RPG first released in 2016. Players control Qiu Xiaoqi as she explores a mysterious room filled with puzzles alongside a white-haired youth. They unravel mechanisms to uncover the truth behind her loss of consciousness. Will the wish be fulfilled? The story is yours to shape!

Why similar: JRPG 15.5%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Anime 8.5%, Emotional 7.6%

Alice, a Magic Academy student, seeks to stay at the Grand Library but fails to secure a recommendation despite Chelsea’s help. As she leaves in disappointment, an unfamiliar version of the library appears before her…

Why similar: JRPG 15.3%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, RPG 8.3%, Puzzle 7.6%

An Adventure game with environmental puzzles. Veloria awakens from a nightmare in an abandoned orphanage. As childhood fears resurface, she must piece together fragmented memories and uncover a dark past. Explore, solve puzzles, and survive this twisted place to reach her true ending.

Why similar: Otome 20.6% ★, JRPG 14.4%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Puzzle 7.8%

《幽影遗屋》是一款本格恐怖解谜RPG。故事讲述了一位名叫梅莉亚洛儿的少女意外进入洋馆被困，并尝试逃脱的故事。随着探索的一步步进行，各项证据都指出洋馆还隐藏着一个惊天的大秘密......

Why similar: JRPG 24.6%, RPG 15.5%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Puzzle 9.2%, Female Protagonist 6%

A cowardly ghost needs your help to find peace. Complete his final wishes, get closer to him, and unravel the mystery of his death as you search for your own freedom in this short, story-driven adventure.

Why similar: Otome 24.6% ★, Emotional 9.3%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, Anime 7.2%, RPG 6.5%

Riley faces the adjustment of entering adulthood. But in order to establish a happy future she must first face what is haunting her in the past. Will you get lost in wonderland or come out a new you?

Why similar: JRPG 25.9%, RPG 16.7%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Anime 9.1%, Exploration 8.2%

长泽小学的一年级女生结奈，和青梅竹马的好朋友真也约好了一起玩捉迷藏。但是，最近他们的身边似乎出现了可疑的人物，街道的氛围也变得紧张了起来。即便如此，今天放学后也要去公园玩捉迷藏哦……

Why similar: Female Protagonist 14%, RPG 13.5%, JRPG 8.9%, Psychological Horror 8.7%, Mystery 8.4%

Strange events occur at a sanatorium for those with unusual abilities. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth. What will be released when all secrets are revealed? Goodness? Or… pure ”EVIL”?

Why similar: JRPG 15.4%, Psychological Horror 15%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Anime 11.5%, RPG 9.6%

Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.9%, Anime 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, RPG 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8.4%

Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.8%, Anime 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Supernatural 7.8%

A traditional turn-based JRPG featuring unique moments and a fascinating story centered around the forgotten past of the Purple Light, blending fantasy with inspirations from Himba culture and Indian aesthetics.

Why similar: JRPG 23%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, RPG 9.7%, Anime 9.2%, Exploration 8.7%

RIYOU is an RPG about nostalgia, childhood adventure, and close friends. Explore both your fondest memories and your darkest fears.

Why similar: JRPG 21.9%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Anime 11.2%, RPG 9.7%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

Savior of the Abyss is a horror adventure game. To avoid sudden death, always pay attention and be suspicious of things around you. Collect and use a variety of tools to get to the surface. Please lead the protagonist safely so that the protagonist can achieve his or her purpose safely.

Why similar: JRPG 21.7%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Horror 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%

你是个乖巧懂事的好孩子，妈妈生病了，探望外婆的重任交到了你的手中。路途遥远，一边享受这段有趣的旅途一边前进吧！不过，好像一直有什么东西在试图接近你……别让它抓到你，更别让它击败你！游戏内含有较简单的回合制战斗，战斗中可以收集不同敌人的图鉴小故事和各种可爱的小互动。以“心情值”取代传统血条，无等级，无需大量刷经验值。游戏包含多个结局，玩家的每一个不同的选择都可能导向不同的结果。

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.8%, RPG 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Horror 10%, Exploration 9.2%

来试试《心之解束》吧！这是一个以小恶魔和帕秋莉为主角，剧情丰富，玩法多样的“休闲类”东方同人RM游戏哦~在一次属于两人的异变中，她们的命运将会何去何从呢？ 玩家交流qq群：115601828

Why similar: Anime 13.2%, Emotional 10.4%, Puzzle 10.4%, Mystery 8.8%, RPG 8.8%

《Lefka 空垣》是一款中式赛博灵异RPG。在位于阴阳两界之间的观测站，你将扮演新上任的部长曹麟，与部员列夫卡一起调查由「桃源抛尸案」引入的诸多灵异事件。在这人鬼混杂，乱象丛生的时代下，你们能否探清名为「空垣」的怪象？

Why similar: JRPG 17.8%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Supernatural 9.2%, RPG 7.9%, Anime 7.3%

To uncover her sister’s disappearance, the protagonist enters a strange school and explores a mirror world where day and night blur, spirits linger, and forgotten truths resurface.

Why similar: JRPG 24.8%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Mystery 11.8%, Anime 11.7%, RPG 11.5%

A hospitalized Boy comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes.

Why similar: JRPG 20.5%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Emotional 10.5%, Anime 10.1%, Puzzle 8.4%

You die, and wake up in another world as a royal sorceress named Ciel Rozenbleu. The catch? You remember your life—not hers.

Why similar: Otome 26% ★, JRPG 21.3%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, RPG 8.1%, Exploration 7.6%

A mysterious adventure focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, and choice-driven progression as two young nobles navigate a mansion that warps into a mysterious and dangerous world after a sudden disaster. Will you uncover the truth hidden within its shifting halls before the darkness consumes you?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Anime 12.4%, RPG 10.4%, Horror 8.6%

"Edelweiss" is a Japanese-inspired horror RPG that follows the journey of Ayla and her friend lost in a dense forest with no cellphone signal. In search of assistance, Ayla with her friends found to an abandoned orphanage, setting the stage for a spine-chilling horror narrative.

Why similar: JRPG 24.4%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Horror 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, RPG 8.1%

You complained to a strange roadside statue about being broke—and the next day, a jar of money appeared under your bed. How do you plan to spend this windfall? Of course, you’re free to squander every cent... as long as you can survive until tomorrow.

Why similar: RPG 19%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Puzzle 13.5%, Exploration 13.1%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

The main character, Mika, in order to recall her parents’ self-consciousness, signed in a project called reD. The reD official claimed that completing the tasks assigned by the organization could realize her dreams. But the detailed tasks were fairly questionable.

Why similar: JRPG 21.4%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, RPG 9.5%, Puzzle 8.5%, Anime 8.1%

This game is a unique puzzle adventure game. It follows a young female teacher who enters a remote mountain archaeological school to find her missing father. As bizarre and inexplicable events unfold around her, she begins to realize that his disappearance is far from accidental.

Why similar: JRPG 25%, Anime 13.8%, Puzzle 9.6%, Emotional 9.2%, Exploration 7.9%

A recreational healing Mini-plot game explored at home. Players will play and wander around the house from the perspective of a little girl. What will she do when she is alone? What strange stories will happen in the process? and in the process of exploration, you may find some strange secrets....

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.8%, JRPG 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Anime 12.3%, RPG 9.9%

在讨伐魔王的前一天，勇者回到了她久别的故乡，想要履行昔日对同行者的承诺。 然而，时间似乎定格在了临行前的这一天…… 她承诺过的那片花海，还会如约盛开吗？

Why similar: JRPG 17.6%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Emotional 9.7%, Anime 9.6%, RPG 9.3%

Death, redemption, distortion, love, and... you are the reason.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.8%, RPG 11.6%, Emotional 11.3%, Anime 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

Ann, an art student finds herself trapped in the school when she accidentally broke one of the school's rules. With the help of the school's security guard, help Ann navigate her way out and uncover the secrets of the school before she becomes a permanent resident of the school.

Why similar: JRPG 23.7%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Horror 13.2%, Anime 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11%

An otome RPG adventure with a dark story and meaningful choices. Shape the fate of a princess who must corrupt her soul in order to save her kingdom.

Why similar: Otome 29% ★, JRPG 21.5%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Anime 9.3%, Romance 6.5%

본 게임은 '캐시'라는 어린 아이를 행복한 결말까지 인도하는 게임입니다. 처음 보는 곳에서 눈을 뜬 캐시는 당신의 인도를 따라 행복한 결말을 향해 나아갑니다. 어딘가 무섭고 서늘하지만, 그럼에도 아이에게 친절한 세계를 둘이서 함께 모험합니다.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.4%, Psychological Horror 16%, Puzzle 13.7%, Exploration 13.2%, Anime 10.5%

After Mako and Akane arrive at the village, the villagers gaze at them with eerie eyes. Will the two of them be able to leave this place safely?

Why similar: JRPG 28.2%, RPG 18.4%, Puzzle 10%, Anime 9.9%, Psychological Horror 9.4%

Lapisphilia, the Heroine of Justice, has thwarted the Gestarks one too many times! In a final bid for victory, they have created a dungeon as their last-ditch attempt to finally bring her to her knees! Fight through enemies and traps to escape and get back on surface!

Why similar: JRPG 32%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Anime 12.5%, RPG 9.2%, Cute 8.6%

Freely roam a fully 3D-rendered mystical forest together with Mylne, a young girl employed at a magical apothecary shop!

Why similar: JRPG 24.4%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, RPG 18.6%, Anime 14.7%, Cute 12.8%

Join Beni Akesuzu, the high school detective president and secret agent, in this thrilling mystery RPG! Investigate mysterious incidents, solve puzzles,and uncover a sinister plot as monsters lurk in the shadows in a race to save the school and it's students before it’s too late!

Why similar: JRPG 25.3%, Anime 14%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Supernatural 10.9%, Mystery 8.9%

Moving into a close senior's home, but nightmares follow. Terrifying ghostly figures, a senior who seems to be hiding something. What secret lies behind the door that cannot be opened?

Why similar: RPG 15.4%, Mystery 12%, Puzzle 9.7%, Anime 9.6%, Psychological Horror 8.9%

You're headed to the Sea Breeze Healing Center, the location of the teen winter camp your father signed you up for. Once there, you must explore the hospital, talk to patients, and hold out until your father picks you up...

Why similar: JRPG 25.3%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Puzzle 10.8%, Exploration 9.8%

A supernatural curse, or a product of distorted science? Trace the unknown entity. Within a warped reality, you must uncover the hidden side of forbidden truths using only the arrow keys and Enter."

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.3%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, RPG 10.9%, Supernatural 10.9%, Horror 10%

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 15.2%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Supernatural 10.9%, Horror 8.3%, Anime 8.2%

After months of waiting, Annie finally snags a ticket to the new art exhibit. However, things take a turn for the worst: she finds herself trapped in the museum's haunted basement. Help her navigate puzzles, traps, and more as she tries to escape - and find out the truth of what's really going on.

Why similar: JRPG 27.1%, Psychological Horror 21.1%, RPG 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Anime 8.9%

Explore Kisetsu no Shima with Mika, a High School student, in this top-down RPG as you discover challenges unique to each "season" or part of the island. Battle enemies with unconventional upgradeable weapons, solve puzzles, and fulfill quests to unlock the mystery of the "Island of Seasons".

Why similar: JRPG 27.6%, Female Protagonist 20%, RPG 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Anime 8.3%

A lost soul wanders through a whimsical, eerie pop-up book like amusement park. Dive into fun-filled stages, encounter unique characters, fend off spirit erosion, and uncover the park's hidden secrets. The enchanting yet dark Illusion Carnival begins now.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.2%, JRPG 15.9%, Anime 9.3%, RPG 9.3%, Puzzle 9.3%

Prepare for an epic 10 hour adventure in the world of Galager. Sura, the world's most sought-after mercenary, leads a band of sell-swords in a last-ditch effort to save the world. Prepare for the Storm of Spears!

Why similar: Anime 31.5%, JRPG 19.3%, RPG 17.1%, Female Protagonist 16%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

Join Princess Lilia in her adventure to take back her country in this old school RPG!

Why similar: JRPG 38.4%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Anime 17.7%, RPG 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

On a rainy night, Xiaoyin disappears searching for the legendary “Miracle Grass.” Yixuan follows clues into a trap-filled cave where bodies, monsters, lies, and warmth intertwine. Multiple endings guide you through fairy tale and reality, revealing a fate woven from hope and loss.

Why similar: JRPG 15.6%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Anime 11.5%, RPG 10.4%, Romance 8.4%

MYMEMORY is a story-focused RPGMaker game set in the SCP Foundation universe. Play through Camille's memories as she is contained and classified as SCP-9831. Is the Foundation hiding something? Does Camille know more than she's letting on? Does Camille know about... you?

Why similar: JRPG 23.1%, Psychological Horror 21.3%, Puzzle 13.6%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, RPG 8.8%

[ ] is company policy. The lines begin to blur between your identity... A surreal (comedic) horror RPG with a fusion of pixel, hand-drawn, & 3D art. Fall deeper & deeper into sleep while you wait, something lies beneath the surface.

Why similar: JRPG 22.6%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Female Protagonist 13%, RPG 9.1%, Anime 8.2%

Neptune, stricken with amnesia, awakes in a mysterious world where 2D reigns supreme. With a little help from her friends, Neptune embark on a journey to regain her memory, save the world, and 3D games as we know it.

Why similar: JRPG 31.9%, Anime 18.7%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, RPG 16%, Adventure 6.6%

Another chapter of the atmospheric horror series has emerged from the shadows! Eerie sound design and shadowy environments set the stage for gruesome and terrifying ghosts never seen before in the series.

Why similar: JRPG 27.5%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Anime 13.4%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Exploration 9.5%

Void of Lilly is an adventure in the world of the near future with JRPG elements and Bullet Hell battles! Help Ann to find her sister and uncover secrets of this world... Void of Lilly is coming on Steam for free!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.3%, JRPG 15%, RPG 10.5%, Anime 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

Oliver got a chance to receive therapy in one of the greatest psychiatric clinics. However, for that he’ll have to try a new experimental type of treatment. Will that therapy heal him or leave a bigger wound?

Why similar: JRPG 28.3%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Anime 16.2%, RPG 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

"Sound Lock" is a multi-ending puzzle RPG game based on the perspective of a girl without a mouth. The story takes place in a world with hundreds of similar rooms, where the decorations are nostalgic. Explore rooms full of death traps and try to clear the fog to find the buried truth.

Why similar: JRPG 26.4%, RPG 19.6%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Adventure 10.5%, Puzzle 9.1%

Resu thought it was just a simple school project. But as her friends vanish and she enters the eerie Rose Manor alone, forgotten memories resurface. Uncover the truth, find your friends, and face the fate awaiting the "Scarlet Children."

Why similar: JRPG 35.5%, RPG 14.1%, Puzzle 12.5%, Horror 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Lydie & Suelle" is the 3rd instalment: after discovering a mysterious painting, Lydie & Suelle get closer to their dream of running the best atelier.

Why similar: JRPG 31%, RPG 17.2%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Anime 11%, Cute 6.4%

The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Sophie" is the 1st instalment: a chance encounter between Sophie and a sentient book Plachta takes them on an adventure to recover Plachta's memories.

Why similar: JRPG 31.9%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, RPG 15%, Anime 13.4%, Cute 6.7%

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 24.6%, RPG 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Horror 12.1%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

蝉鸣声中偏远的山中小镇，表面悠然而宁静，背后却隐藏着某个笼罩了这里数百年的黑暗秘密。女主角结城花火几年前跟随父母一同来到空铃镇，在父母的事故后因为内向的性格被排挤的她如今一个人生活在小镇上，直到在旧校舍邂逅本已死去的“幽灵”。

Why similar: JRPG 26.6%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Puzzle 10.9%, Mystery 9.5%, RPG 8.7%

Insurgence - Second Assault is a follow-up sequel to Insurgence - Chains of Renegade. Features new characters and stories from two different points of view.

Why similar: JRPG 25.8%, RPG 11.9%, Anime 11.6%, Exploration 8%, Emotional 7.8%

Zoo Survival Rules is a pixel-art psychological horror narrative game. You work at a peaceful zoo, following rules to complete tasks. You may encounter inexplicable phenomena or creatures—perhaps just animals you’ve never seen.decide whom to trust and what happens if you break the rules.

Why similar: JRPG 29.2%, RPG 18.4%, Puzzle 11%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Exploration 8.7%

March 2012, Nagano. The brave and clever high school girl, Chio Aozora, is facing a major crisis: she doesn’t have enough money to buy a croquette! Navigate through the streets and alleys of Nagano, interact with a variety of characters, solve complex puzzles, collect 380 yen, and buy a croquette!

Why similar: JRPG 20.7%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Puzzle 9.4%, Mystery 9.4%