
Helping Ani is a psychological-horror game, where you play as Hajime, a boy who has to take something to his girlfriend, Ani. But be careful, the forest may be full of traps and strange creatures!
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Helping Ani is a psychological-horror game, where you play as Hajime, a boy who has to take something to his girlfriend, Ani. But be careful, the forest may be full of traps and strange creatures!

The Day in a Life of a Dayfly
A melancholic journey through the cemetery... and far beyond its gates.

HEME
"HEME is a deep narrative journey inspired by real-life struggles. Experience emotional storytelling through sincere dialogues in a 2D atmospheric side-scrolling world. Follow a journey that mirrors the weight of reality. Join us and discover the meaning of life."
A melancholic journey through the cemetery... and far beyond its gates.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Psychological 15.5%, Psychedelic 14.5%, Cartoon 12%, Hand-drawn 8.8%
"HEME is a deep narrative journey inspired by real-life struggles. Experience emotional storytelling through sincere dialogues in a 2D atmospheric side-scrolling world. Follow a journey that mirrors the weight of reality. Join us and discover the meaning of life."
Why similar: Psychological 34.7%, Interactive Fiction 22.4%, Cartoon 12.1%, Minimalist 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
This is a psychological horror in which we play as a girl who has psychological health problems, and her mother has sent her to the store. Our task is to help her buy groceries.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.1%, Psychological 16.2%, Abstract 14.2%, Minimalist 12.5%, Psychedelic 11.8%
A remote mountain cabin, a raging snowstorm, and the line between reality and madness begins to blur. Make difficult choices, explore surreal worlds, and confront what waits in the dark.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Psychedelic 17.5%, Psychological 17%, Horror 9%, Puzzle 8.2%
RAIN;CHECK tells a short story set in a small, remote town about a girl just trying to get by in the middle of a rainy, tumultuous night. On this special occasion, an unexpected storm of events brews ever closer.
Why similar: Psychological 20.7%, Abstract 18.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Minimalist 9.1%, Visual Novel 7.3%
Dissolving Disarray is an RPG Maker adventure horror game. Awaken as a girl lost in a vine-clad room with no recollection of her past. Imprisoned within an otherworldly tower, she must piece together the fragments of her forgotten life and escape before succumbing to the tower's maddening absurdity.
Why similar: Horror 14.2%, Cartoon 13.4%, Psychedelic 12.9%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Puzzle 7.9%
Locked away at home, time slows to a crawl. Enjoy our gift to you, this delightful adventure with an unforgettable soundtrack by Brazilian artists.
Why similar: Psychedelic 18.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.3%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Psychological 14.1%, Cartoon 11.5%
An endless torture game set in the distorted remnants of forgotten RPGMaker puzzles.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19%, Abstract 17.6%, Psychological 16.3%, Horror 13.6%, Puzzle 8%
Enjoy the murder by the word.
Why similar: Psychological 22.6%, Psychedelic 16.6%, Abstract 14.2%, Minimalist 11.1%, Visual Novel 8.1%
A puzzle-adventure game blended with visual novel storytelling. A mysterious girl and butterflies appear each time you solve a puzzle inside the room. Who are they? What do they want? Unravel each puzzle one by one — and the truth draws ever closer.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.3%, Cartoon 13.2%, Puzzle 9.5%, Adventure 9.4%, Visual Novel 9.2%
At first glance, your everyday life with your younger sister seems uneventful—going to school together, chatting, living side by side. But within that endless cycle of calm routines, could those seemingly insignificant actions be quietly changing your fate?
Why similar: Psychological 30%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Emotional 12.5%, Puzzle 9.8%, Visual Novel 8.4%
A short visual novel about a man living its worst nightmare. There is no way out, no safe place, no death, just eternal limbo. Only you can help him... if that's what you want.
Why similar: Psychological 22.2%, Abstract 18.6%, Psychedelic 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 10%, Minimalist 9.4%
Twilight is a small dividing line between light and darkness. Sometimes you have to choose where you should stay and for what purpose.
Why similar: Psychological 31%, Psychedelic 25.7%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Adventure 12.5%, Horror 10.4%
In an AI-powered age where original authors have become largely redundant, play as a dejected writer on the brink of losing their creative drive forever.
Why similar: Psychological 28%, Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Horror 14.5%, Psychedelic 13.1%, Visual Novel 10.9%
An experimental, horror visual novel about raising a virtual pet. Help a tamagotchi-like creature navigate his angst. We love Momo!
Why similar: Psychological 25.6%, Abstract 18.4%, Minimalist 11.4%, Horror 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.9%
Fall asleep, explore, hide, seek, don't wake up.
Why similar: Abstract 21.2%, Psychedelic 17.6%, Psychological 11.2%, Horror 10.7%, Cartoon 8.3%
Created out of boredom by an abstract entity known as Epsilon, you find yourself in a bizarre non-Euclidean maze. You must rescue all the denizens who have become lost in the maze. Oh, and there's weird monsters too.
Why similar: Psychological 22%, Abstract 20.8%, Psychedelic 17.9%, Horror 10.6%, Comedy 9.1%
See how a game created by the very Jigsaw would look like! Use the available objects, outwit tricky illusions and optical puzzles and above all, answer the question – will you dare to Play with Me?
Why similar: Abstract 18.1%, Psychedelic 14.6%, Horror 12.7%, Minimalist 10.1%, Hand-drawn 9.9%
A short visual novel about finding your name and a girl in the fog.
Why similar: Abstract 22.2%, Psychedelic 19.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Psychological 10.3%, Minimalist 9.6%
An abandoned house. A trapped child. And something lurking in the corridors. A short point-and-click horror experience (20–30 minutes).
Why similar: Psychological 28%, Interactive Fiction 24%, Horror 19.1%, Hand-drawn 8.5%, Minimalist 7%
— Each of us fell into a puddle. And everyone knows that you can find yourself after that... in a strange place from which there is no escape. Didn't it happen?.. Well, it's nothing — it's going to happen soon! You will have to explore your new home... and become a part of it. ^-^
Why similar: Abstract 21.6%, Psychological 20.5%, Psychedelic 18.4%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Visual Novel 8.8%
Life can change in an instant, sometimes in the wrong way. After losing someone close, a mysterious person shows up to help you get your life back together. Overcome the stages of grief in this intriguing puzzle-centric, dialogue experience and see how the story unfolds.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 29.6%, Psychological 25.8%, Emotional 10.2%, Puzzle 9%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
Wake up, watch tv, make a cup of cofffee and try to bear your own meaningless existence.
Why similar: Psychological 22.1%, Interactive Fiction 19.3%, Abstract 16.3%, Minimalist 14.2%, Visual Novel 10.1%
Screech, halt! Max and his ice cream truck reach an unfamiliar universe never seen before. Continue making your way as you go after the little kid’s balloon. Solve mysteries with emotion-flavored ice cream. Will you be able to retrieve the kid’s lost balloon?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Cartoon 15.5%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Psychological 11.9%, Puzzle 7.8%
what do you fear?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.3%, Abstract 16.5%, Psychological 9.8%, Adventure 9.7%, Hand-drawn 9%
Parallelia is a first person puzzle game with non-euclidean geometry which tries to offer a less ordinary experience. Take a short walk through this world upside down, made in a minimalist style. Pay attention to details and try to find the right path.
Why similar: Psychological 22.8%, Abstract 19.3%, Psychedelic 14.7%, Minimalist 11.8%, Comedy 9.1%
A first-person psychological horror experience focused on atmosphere, tension, and clever environmental puzzles. Explore the abandoned Morwain Mansion, solve occult mysteries, and uncover a dark truth that relentlessly hunts you in the shadows.
Why similar: Psychological 38.8%, Horror 20.9%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Puzzle 11.2%, Adventure 9.4%
This short psychedelic visual novel takes place in a strange world inhabited by harrowing creatures shunned by the light. You’ll meet someone who has made this world their own, and in doing so, learn the reason why you shouldn't be there.
Why similar: Psychedelic 18.3%, Abstract 16.2%, Psychological 16%, Horror 10.9%, Visual Novel 9.3%
This 2D psychological horror game traps you in a pastel-pink doll museum, where you help Valentine to survive the cruel Doll Queen!
Why similar: Psychological 24.2%, Interactive Fiction 20.2%, Emotional 10.6%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Horror 8%
Embark on an immersive adventure alongside Roh as she tries to break free from her strange dream.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27%, Psychological 12.9%, Adventure 11.2%, Puzzle 10.8%, Visual Novel 10.5%
Wander around a nonsensical world just beyond the LAND OF THE LIVING! A world of waffles, death, and choices that just might bring everyone HOME...
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21%, Cartoon 12.8%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Comedy 9.3%, Visual Novel 8.4%
As the world is seen through a hungry lens, so does it's next victim see what they desire in their very own childish eyes. Burger Station is a tiny, spooky yet cute game about trying to get a single piece of candy.
Why similar: Abstract 19.2%, Psychedelic 18.7%, Horror 14.7%, Minimalist 12.3%, Cute 7.9%
Anxiety Puppy is a 2D interactive narrative game that focuses on anxiety. In the game, anxiety is personified as a little puppy. Players will explore its story and try to coexist with it. Go find its traces and give it a hug.
Why similar: Psychological 27.1%, Interactive Fiction 19.9%, Emotional 10.7%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Cute 8.8%
A story about a woman who lives alone near the forest.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Psychological 15.3%, Abstract 14.9%, Psychedelic 14.6%, Horror 13.1%
Gridlink is a fun, minimalist puzzle game with a simple premise - connect the numbers on a square grid with a single, continuous line that traverses all squares and does not cross itself.
Why similar: Abstract 31.7%, Grid-Based Movement 29.9%, Minimalist 16.8%, Puzzle 14.5%, 2D 7%
This is a true piece of junk. Every second you spend opening this game is a waste of your precious time. Your time is valuable—open your eyes and stay away from trash games.
Why similar: Abstract 19.2%, Interactive Fiction 17.4%, Hand-drawn 11%, Minimalist 10.5%, Comedy 9.3%
Bad Dream: Stories is a collection of older games in the Bad Dream series in a new, remastered form. Play the series of short point & click titles and travel through the disturbing and atmospheric world of dreams.
Why similar: Abstract 23.3%, Psychological 16.2%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Minimalist 12.6%, Horror 11%
Dive into "Oneiric" a charming walking simulator. Play as a 7-year-old boy exploring a nostalgic world of dreams and solve the riddles in a single enchanting night. Short nap, thats 15 minutes game experience focused on visual aspect.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.2%, Abstract 22%, Psychedelic 14.6%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Minimalist 10.5%
Psychological horror collection, which includes 5 games: Wrong Button, ROMASHKA, You Are Doxxed, B*tch!, LOOP and COLORFOOD Inc. These are stories about anxiety, pressure, and internal tension linked by a shared atmosphere.
Why similar: Psychological 20.3%, Abstract 15.6%, Psychedelic 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Horror 10.6%
Investigate an abandoned server frozen in time. Explore liminal, blocky spaces, uncover strange anomalies, and piece together what went wrong. The deeper you go, the more the world shifts, watching and reacting to your presence.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.1%, Abstract 19%, Psychological 10.6%, Adventure 10.2%, Puzzle 10%
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: Psychological 26.7%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Abstract 15.5%, Horror 12%, Emotional 10.4%
"Between something and someone." U-chronia is a mysterious world constantly changing like a book whose pages are flipped out of order. You will wear the shoes of OU, the protagonist, to live through this game-shaped experience—without knowing what it really is.
Why similar: Psychological 28.2%, Hand-drawn 16%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Emotional 12.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
Embark on a journey of maze exploration with Meo and Noth. A multi-layered, intricate maze with various puzzles.Exploration and discovery helps you understand the Puzzled Hive better. By now, you should have already made your final decision—will you leave?
Why similar: Psychological 29.4%, Cartoon 16.7%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Minimalist 12.3%, Puzzle 9.8%
StillAsleep is a first-person psychological horror game where you are trapped inside your dreams that slowly begin to break, shifting and distorting as you try to find a way out.
Why similar: Psychological 32%, Interactive Fiction 18.3%, Abstract 17.6%, Horror 14.3%, Puzzle 7.5%
Minschima is a relaxing puzzle game where you need to match all targets to restore the broken shapes in the board. Pieces move together. Match all targets. Solve puzzles.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 27.5%, Abstract 23.5%, Psychedelic 17.3%, Minimalist 14.7%, Puzzle 10.4%
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 24.8%, Abstract 20.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Horror 14%, Visual Novel 12.9%
Fears are not always just rustles in the dark. And death is not always a bad ending.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.4%, Psychedelic 18.1%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Adventure 10.8%
Weird, broken, and unpredictable. Error Loop traps you in an infinite maze of menus and glitches, where an ominous presence keeps you from moving forward. The only way out is to twist the rules and outsmart the system itself by thinking outside the box.
Why similar: Abstract 21.7%, Psychological 19.4%, Grid-Based Movement 18%, Minimalist 11.7%, Puzzle 8.4%
The Darkest Emptiness will fill the lungs with leaden weight.
Why similar: Psychological 22.7%, Horror 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Psychedelic 14.2%, Visual Novel 12.1%
Once upon a time, there was a miserable girl in a crimson hood. Her mother was unwell, so the girl was sent away to go stay with her grandmother, who lived deep within the woods in a strange house. People say that around those parts there resides a monster called the Gobbler, who preys on the weak...
Why similar: Abstract 17.4%, Psychological 15%, Psychedelic 14.7%, Horror 12.6%, Hand-drawn 9.6%
A sinful child is damned to hell. Her religious mother follows her. A short horror RPG.
Why similar: Psychological 23%, Abstract 11.7%, Horror 11.4%, Psychedelic 10.2%, Emotional 10%
먼 옛날, 끝없이 비가 내리는 세상 속에 한 여행자가 있었습니다. 점점 물 속으로 잠겨가고 있는 세상에서, 여행자는 여정을 시작했습니다. 당신은 슬픔과 분노로 잠겨가는 세계에서 '상냥한 빛'을 찾기위한 모험을 떠납니다. 하지만 그것만이 이 이야기의 전부는 아닙니다...
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.9%, Psychological 22.5%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Puzzle 11.1%, Top-Down 10.4%
❗ EARLY ACCESS ❗ This game is an anthology of visual novels, which includes the “Deep Russian Depression” (pilot chapter) and custom stories from the game community. You can create your own stories as mods for the game and publish them in the Steam Workshop.
Why similar: Psychological 24.9%, Abstract 21.1%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Horror 13.1%, Visual Novel 9.3%
.HEADSPACE is a 2D adventure game that combines pixel art and hand drawn styles to immerse the player in a psychological adventure through a fractured landscape. Alone and unsure of who you are, gain clarity, confidence and connection to reawaken yourself and recall your true purpose.
Why similar: Psychological 35.1%, Hand-drawn 13.7%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Puzzle 10.1%, Adventure 7%
hitogata is a story driven adventure game about dolls, electricity, and ending the world with your friends.
Why similar: Abstract 22.7%, Cartoon 15.7%, Psychedelic 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Emotional 11.1%
Follow a recluse who is the only being left in the world as she struggles with little things in her everyday life. This game was made entirely out of scanned traditional watercolor art.
Why similar: Psychological 21.3%, Hand-drawn 21%, Abstract 15%, Psychedelic 12.7%, Horror 12.3%
How far would you go to undo death? Marked Souls is a psychological horror visual novel about five orphans trapped in an isolated manor. Uncover the shelter's dark history, perform a forbidden ritual, and try to survive the consequences.
Why similar: Psychological 22.7%, Interactive Fiction 21.7%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Horror 10.6%
Mio is a young girl surrounded by death, and after an unexpected accident, she finds out where people go after they die. Maybe Heaven, or Hell...or an Underworld full of demons and mysteries.
Why similar: Psychological 26.2%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Cartoon 10%
brief introductionNicotine vs. Furong Wangyuan "is a brain pumping game that takes place in a fantasy world called" Litang County ". Players will play as" Ding Zhen ", defeat Furong Wangyuan, and gradually uncover the truth about their ability to manipulate the level of Sharp Cut 5
Why similar: Abstract 26.7%, Interactive Fiction 22.7%, Psychedelic 14.9%, Hand-drawn 11%, Comedy 11%