Games Like Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.8 Matsuribayashi

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32%, Psychological Horror 20.6%, Horror 15.9%, Anime 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.2%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Horror 15.3%, Anime 9.7%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.4%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Horror 16%, Anime 10.8%, Adventure 8.2%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.9%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 15%, Horror 10.1%, Anime 9.8%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Horror 13.3%, Anime 11%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.3%, Psychological Horror 21.9%, Horror 15.8%, Anime 11.6%, Adventure 11.5%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 52.1%, Anime 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Story Rich 9.7%, Adventure 5.2%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.6%, Adventure 13.7%, Anime 11.1%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, 2D 7.9%

Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.6%, Great Soundtrack 28.6%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Horror 9.4%, Story Rich 8.2%

This is the 2nd half of the Umineko When They Cry sound novel series, featuring episodes 5 through 8. This steam version features multi-language options, swap-able renewed character sprites, as well as the original BGMs and un-cut content.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.1%, Great Soundtrack 29.2%, Horror 10%, Psychological Horror 8.7%, Story Rich 8.1%

The tragedy of Hinamizawa is over. Those held captive within its grip are free from the fate that bound them to June 1983. Yet the tale of Hinamizawa is not truly complete. There are many worlds not yet explored.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.8%, Anime 14.9%, Adventure 13.3%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Horror 7.5%

A tale told with vivid colors and rich sound in a classic TYPE-MOON visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 48.2%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Anime 13%, Adventure 8.7%, Story Rich 6.5%

This is the first chapter in newest entry When They Cry visual novel series produced by Ryuukishi07. It features HD graphics, more detailed animations, and newly created songs by many of the composers from Umineko, as well as several new additions.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.9%, Great Soundtrack 23.1%, Adventure 14%, Anime 11.6%, Story Rich 8.1%

From the creators of the critically acclaimed STEINS;GATE comes a sensational new visual novel: CHAOS;CHILD. Set in Shibuya in 2015, a group of high school students who survived an earthquake six years ago find themselves at the center of a new series of bizarre murders in the city.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.7%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Anime 10.2%, Horror 10%

CHAOS;HEAD NOAH is now available on Steam!

Why similar: Visual Novel 39%, Psychological Horror 20.3%, Anime 11.3%, Story Rich 8.2%, Adventure 7.3%

A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.7%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Horror 11.8%, Anime 8%

Bear witness to a love that will change the world, in this classic horror romance visual novel from acclaimed writer Urobuchi Gen.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.2%, Psychological Horror 30.2%, Horror 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Anime 6.3%

Seek the root of the Fate franchise. Return to where it all began.

Why similar: Visual Novel 42.8%, Anime 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Psychological Horror 8.8%, Story Rich 8.7%

From the world renowned visual novel studio Key, the highly rated story of CLANNAD is now available on Steam! Improved visuals, achievement integration, and Dangopedia make this the best version of CLANNAD to date.

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.8%, Great Soundtrack 20.5%, Anime 16.2%, Story Rich 9.6%, Adventure 2.3%

From hit writer Ryukishi07, the creator of When They Cry, comes a story on the theme of “curses.” Strike down the dark riddle of dolls and soot in this supernatural horror visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.5%, Psychological Horror 24.9%, Horror 13.9%, Anime 12.3%, Adventure 8.6%

A mystery adventure game and visual novel set on solitary Shironagasu Island. Discover its secrets, solve its mysteries, and escape from the ominous island!

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.3%, Horror 16.3%, Adventure 16.1%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Anime 8.7%

If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.7%, Great Soundtrack 20.5%, Anime 13.6%, Story Rich 11.3%, Psychological Horror 6.6%

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: Horror 26.3%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Anime 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%

Wonderful Everyday is a visual novel with multiple routes which develops a story based on a few concepts: "the sky and the world", "the beginning and the end", "literature and science", "savior and hero", "brother and sister".

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.3%, Psychological Horror 30.3%, Horror 10.2%, Anime 8.9%, Story Rich 7.8%

This is a story of disease and suffering; of medication and adverse effects; of thoracotomy scars and cellular poisons; of the living who cannot help but to die and of the dying who cannot help but to live; of a resting place other than "on 7F" or "at home".

Why similar: Visual Novel 58.6%, Anime 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Story Rich 5.4%, Indie 3.6%

Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, the quaint little aquarium, Manten Aquarium. Numerous urban legends have arisen from here. On the night of the full moon the waters turn to blood and man faced fish lurk within.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.3%, Horror 18.9%, Anime 12.6%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%

"A Requiem for Innocence" is a companion to the visual novel "The House in Fata Morgana." It tells the tale of a young man dragged down by his ambitions and a girl both worshiped as a saint and maligned as a witch. For them, there is no happily ever after.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.6%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Adventure 15.3%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Story Rich 8.2%

Tiny Bunny is a non-linear horror visual novel. Those, who have heard the voice of the forest, are beyond help.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.4%, Psychological Horror 20.8%, Horror 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Story Rich 8.1%

Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.7%, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Anime 13.5%, Horror 7.5%

Kidnapped and taken to an unfamiliar location, nine people find themselves forced to participate in a diabolical Nonary Game by an enigmatic mastermind called Zero. Why were they there? Why were they chosen to put their lives on the line? And more importantly, who can be trusted?

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.1%, Psychological Horror 21%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Story Rich 9.8%, Anime 8.4%

A story for every lab member. Discover a new side of each STEINS;GATE character and get a glimpse of their inner thoughts through 10 new stories.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.4%, Adventure 21.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Anime 12.9%, Story Rich 9%

The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive?

Why similar: Visual Novel 42%, Psychological Horror 24.8%, Adventure 9.9%, Story Rich 7.7%, Anime 5%

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 39.3%, Great Soundtrack 24.6%, Horror 11.9%, Story Rich 10.9%, Indie 5.2%

Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Anime 13.7%, Story Rich 10.1%, Psychological Horror 9.1%

Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.7%, Psychological Horror 26%, Horror 12.5%, Adventure 9.1%, Story Rich 7.4%

The reborn HD edition, Remastered by Siro! Set in Piova, the city of music and endless rain. Guide Chris Vertin on the path to become a master musician in a harmonious fusion of Visual Novel and Music-based gameplay.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.8%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 15%, Anime 13.7%, Story Rich 9.7%

Fall into the magically complicated world of Overture as the three main characters embark on an adventure that will shake their lives and the world around them. Will they fan the flames of the growing revolution, or will they be the key to extinguishing it?

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.9%, Anime 13%, Adventure 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Indie 6.8%

An anthology series that serves as a Corpse Party sequel, prequel, midquel, and alternate universe tale all in one. Rejoin old friends for a deeper dive into the haunted halls of Heavenly Host Elementary...

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.9%, Psychological Horror 21.1%, Horror 19.1%, Anime 11.6%, Adventure 8.1%

Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.6%, Anime 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Story Rich 10.6%, Adventure 9%

Unravel a string of gruesome murders terrorizing Tokyo in this mystery-thriller visual novel. The secrets of a case from six years prior may just be the key to the current unending cycle of tragedy—and the thing that cracks this woeful world’s shell may be one girl’s smile.

Why similar: Visual Novel 42.4%, Psychological Horror 32%, Anime 8.9%, Adventure 7.9%, Story Rich 3.9%

A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.7%, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Anime 12.6%, Story Rich 8.6%

Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.1%, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Anime 14.6%, Story Rich 8.1%

Enigma is an atmospheric, full-length visual novel where you discover the secrets of Enigma, a worldwide epidemic, and a forest on a lonely island that bears its name.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.9%, Great Soundtrack 20.7%, Adventure 16.5%, Anime 13.6%, Indie 8.3%

YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story is the visual novel medium in its purest form. Will Shinichi choose Miyuki, the beautiful queen bee of the school, or the endearingly awkward misfit Aoi? With art by Tsuji Santa, these beautifully rendered romances will stay with you forever.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.4%, Psychological Horror 29.7%, Anime 9%, Horror 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%

Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.8%, Psychological Horror 29.5%, Anime 11.8%, Story Rich 8%, Adventure 3.8%

In the bayside area of Kanto, a murder with unknown motivations sets off a series of seemingly random events bringing together peculiar individuals, one of whom is detective Tokio Morishima. When their ambitions begin to collide, a truly shocking pattern emerges…

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.5%, Great Soundtrack 25.7%, Adventure 20.1%, Story Rich 6.7%

Follow the protagonist's pursuit to uncover the death of his friends during the Taisho era of Japan. An highly-acclaimed, psychedelic BL murder-mystery visual novel from indie developer ADELTA!

Why similar: Visual Novel 54.3%, Anime 10.1%, Story Rich 9.2%, Horror 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%

Playtime's over. Time for despair. Experience the definitive version of a masterpiece in the Muv-Luv trilogy's thrilling conclusion. Note: therapy not included.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.6%, Psychological Horror 23%, Anime 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Story Rich 8.1%

Magical Eyes - Red is for Anguish is a thrilling mystery story revolving around a series of unfathomable incidents in a town.

Why similar: Visual Novel 42%, Horror 16.9%, Anime 16.7%, Adventure 16.1%, Indie 8.3%

How far would you go to bring someone back from the dead? Discover the depths that some will go to in this horror-adventure game.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.5%, Horror 22.2%, Anime 15.2%, Adventure 12.2%, Story Rich 9%

Tiny Bunny: Prologue is a non-linear horror visual novel. Those, who have heard the voice of the forest, are beyond help.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.7%, Horror 25.5%, Adventure 10.8%, Psychological Horror 10%, Indie 6.8%

Relive the four days of destiny...

Why similar: Visual Novel 50.5%, Anime 17.5%, Adventure 16.9%, 2D 9.9%, Story Rich 4.7%

Nine participants awaken, trapped in an underground facility. To escape, they must play a game with deadly consequences. Who will live, and who will die? The choice is yours. Let the Decision Game begin…

Why similar: Visual Novel 31%, Psychological Horror 25.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Horror 8.8%, Story Rich 8.6%

Seventh Lair is a short visual novel featuring some cast members of The House in Fata Morgana. It exists in a parallel universe to the original game, so it can be enjoyed even by those unfamiliar with it.

Why similar: Visual Novel 44%, Anime 15.3%, Adventure 9.1%, Story Rich 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%

Alicemare is a somehow familiar yet totally unique adventure game infused with subtle hints of horror, created by △○□× (Miwashiba) using the WOLF RPG Editor.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.1%, Horror 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Anime 13.6%, Adventure 10.7%

Play as a detective tasked with catching a serial killer in this visual novel set in post-war Japan. Investigate key locations, question many complex characters, piece together clues, and try to stop the culprit before they end yet another young girl's smile.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.3%, Psychological Horror 25.8%, Horror 16.5%, Anime 12.8%, Story Rich 8.7%

A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.9%, Psychological Horror 33.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Horror 7%, Story Rich 5.5%

Thanks to the rising popularity of the PhoneDroid—a device which features augmented reality (A.R.)—the age of advanced technology has finally reached Tanegashima. On that island, Central Tanegashima High's "Robot Research Club" is about to have their club disbanded.

Why similar: Visual Novel 42.5%, Adventure 19.2%, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Anime 10.7%, Story Rich 8.1%

Rescue squad captain Watase Kasasagi wakes up without his memories in the middle of his most critical mission yet-- a nuclear meltdown at a research facility. In an unfamiliar place and without his years of training, he must rescue the survivors and escape...

Why similar: Visual Novel 52.8%, Anime 14.9%, Story Rich 9.7%, Adventure 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%

"Hira Hira Hihiru" is a visual novel set in a fictional Taishō Era. It tells the story of its two protagonists' struggle against Aerodema, a terrifying disease which brings the dead back to life.

Why similar: Visual Novel 56.8%, Adventure 22.6%, Anime 8.2%, 2D 5.3%, Story Rich 5%