Games Like Horripilant

Fear & Hunger is a horror dungeon crawler set in the dark and hopeless dungeons of fear and hunger. The game is a hybrid of survival horror and dungeon crawler genres with its influences ranging from Silent Hill to Nethack. There are roguelike elements to the game as well as a heavy foundation of a j-RPG.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.3%, Horror 22.4%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, RPG 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, dark-fantasy dungeon crawler that captures the same sense of dread and unforgiving atmosphere as the seed game.

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Horror 27.3%, Psychological Horror 21%, Point & Click 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, RPG 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its distinct pixel-art style and heavy emphasis on psychological horror and cosmic dread align perfectly with the aesthetic of Horripilant.

The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.

Why similar: Resource Management 35.9%, Pixel Graphics 23.9%, Dark Fantasy 19.5%, RPG 11.8%, 2D 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly combines incremental progression with a dark, pixel-art dungeon-crawling loop that feels like a natural evolution of the seed game.

A dark-fantasy incremental game about confronting a rising cult. Seek out worshipers who turned to darker gods and smite them back to the light. Harness their devotion to grow stronger and purge the land of evil - one click at a time.

Why similar: Incremental 27.2%, Idler 26.7%, Resource Management 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the dark-fantasy, resource-management, and idle progression aspects of Horripilant in a more relaxing format.

Seize forbidden treasures. Summon alien gods. Feed on your disciples. Cultist Simulator is a game of apocalypse and yearning. Play as a seeker after unholy mysteries, in a 1920s-themed setting of hidden gods and secret histories.

Why similar: Resource Management 39.5%, Psychological Horror 30.3%, Simulation 15.8%, RPG 14.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deep, dark resource-management experience that mirrors the psychological horror and occult themes found in Horripilant.

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 32.6%, Dark Fantasy 31.2%, RPG 18.1%, 2D 10.9%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a dark, pixel-art action experience that focuses on incremental power growth within a dungeon setting.

Grim Clicker is an IDLE/RPG clicker where you will find your own strategy to explore the lost worlds. Inspired by games such as Diablo, Grim Dawn, Dark Souls, etc., the game features a complex character development, many unique items, active and passive playstyle.

Why similar: Incremental 36.4%, Idler 35.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, RPG 7.4%, 2D 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A direct incremental experience that leans heavily into dark fantasy and RPG elements, sharing the core gameplay loop of the seed.

Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 49%, Dark Fantasy 22.7%, RPG 12.9%, Horror 8.8%, 2D 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a quintessential dark dungeon-crawling experience with heavy resource management and psychological stress mechanics.

Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...

Why similar: Horror 40.3%, Puzzle 22.3%, Point & Click 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, 2D 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends dark, unsettling atmosphere with puzzle-based progression and incremental card-game mechanics.

A short incremental game about sacrificing all your cult followers and collecting blood to awaken the devil.

Why similar: Incremental 27.5%, Idler 26.4%, Resource Management 16.5%, Point & Click 10.8%, Simulation 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a simulation-heavy incremental experience that mirrors the dark, cult-like resource management of the seed game.

Auto-cannibalism. Demonic Seduction. Occult Rituals. Bloodfeasting Worms. This dark, horrific Twine-based dungeon crawler pairs edgy interactive fiction with grisly pixel art and light RPG elements. Navigate this sprawling narrative-driven labyrinth bristling with otherworldly doom.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 60.4%, Horror 39.6%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive horror experience that focuses on the claustrophobic feeling of dungeon exploration and psychological tension.

Kill everyone in the world with a guillotine… on a cursed Win98 desktop.

Why similar: Incremental 33.9%, Idler 32.2%, Horror 13.3%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an incremental, dystopian-themed experience that focuses on automation and resource management.

An idle dungeon management game, where high tier units can create low tier units.

Why similar: Idler 26.6%, Incremental 24.9%, Resource Management 12.3%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Puzzle 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the core incremental dungeon-crawling loop in a dark, underworld-themed setting.

Start from nothing and grow into a legendary Slayer. Explore countless dimensions, collect souls, unlock powerful upgrades, craft powerful gear, defeat epic bosses, and enjoy a deep idle RPG with active and offline progression.

Why similar: Idler 41.3%, Incremental 35.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Casual 6.2%, 2D 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A polished idle incremental game that utilizes pixel-art graphics and consistent progression rewards.

DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.9%, Exploration 23.9%, Horror 23.7%, Simulation 10.5%, RPG 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully blends management and incremental progression with a haunting, Lovecraftian horror atmosphere.

Build a party of heroes and send them into dungeons in this short incremental RPG. Fight monsters, collect loot, and unlock upgrades. Fast runs, deep skill tree, zero stress.

Why similar: Incremental 25.9%, Idler 25.3%, Auto Battler 22.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Simulation 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes the management and incremental loot-gathering aspects of the dungeon-crawling genre.

Kill monsters. Get loot. Get stronger. Then what? Kill BIGGER monsters. Get EVEN MORE loot. Upgrade. Upgrade again. Keep looting. Keep growing. How powerful will you be? Become the best monster looter in the world!

Why similar: Incremental 30.5%, Idler 28.2%, Point & Click 12.8%, Resource Management 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A casual incremental dungeon crawler that focuses on the satisfying loop of defeating enemies to upgrade your character.

An incremental unfolding game about feeding fuel into a reactor. Combine elements to produce energy, unlock exotic technologies and explore a strange galaxy.

Why similar: Incremental 34.4%, Idler 22.2%, Auto Battler 18.9%, Horror 5.7%, Simulation 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation-based incremental game that requires careful resource management to maintain progress.

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 62.2%, Puzzle 25.8%, Atmospheric 12%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that utilizes a retro, pixel-inspired aesthetic to create a deeply unsettling and immersive world.

Skull Horde is an auto battler dungeon crawler where you play as a flying skull necromancer. Find powerful loot and create overpowered builds. Summon a horde of skeletons in a battle of bone versus flesh!

Why similar: Auto Battler 41.1%, Dungeon Crawler 34.5%, Exploration 6.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines dungeon-crawling with auto-battler mechanics, providing a similar sense of progression to the seed game.

A juicy first-person incremental game about growing berries and tossing them down an ominous hole. Earn money and upgrades. Make new friends with sentient berry pals. Grow and control the hole as you unearth why nobody leaves this accursed garden. Bury it all, Berry everything.

Why similar: Incremental 65.6%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Idler 11.1%, Horror 3.5%, Casual 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique psychological horror game that uses physics-based mechanics to create a disturbing and memorable experience.

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 47.9%, Pixel Graphics 26.8%, Horror 14.2%, 2D 7.4%, Atmospheric 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A seminal dungeon crawler that features dark, grotesque themes and a highly addictive incremental progression system.

Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

Why similar: Horror 48.6%, Psychological Horror 26.2%, Puzzle 16.4%, Simulation 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, intense psychological horror game that focuses on high-stakes resource management and tension.

Duncrush is a clicker RPG where you defeat monsters by clicking and conquer a variety of dungeons. Collect gold, weapons, shields, and accessories to power up your hero and create your own strategy with the skill tree. Battle stronger enemies and clear challenging dungeons!

Why similar: Incremental 30.8%, Idler 28.9%, Point & Click 13.6%, Linear 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced incremental dungeon crawler that incorporates bullet-hell elements for a more chaotic experience.

A rogue-lite slot machine nightmare. Gamble for your life in a never-ending debt simulator!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 32%, Resource Management 30.6%, Horror 26.7%, Simulation 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It blends strategy and psychological horror elements into a roguelite framework that feels distinct yet thematically aligned.

Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 56.2%, Pixel Graphics 30.9%, RPG 7.7%, 2D 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This dungeon crawler features a dark, rhythmic gameplay loop that rewards persistent incremental skill and gear management.

Build a biometric data harvesting empire from scratch in FACEMINER, the hardcore thriller clicker set in 1999. Classify data, upgrade mining infrastructure, and scale up your A.I. surveillance empire to obscene ends in this creepy narrative-driven incremental management sim with a dystopian twist.

Why similar: Incremental 35.5%, Idler 29.3%, Point & Click 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Simulation 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An incremental simulation game that explores dystopian themes with a retro, 1990s-inspired aesthetic.

IdleTale is an incremental clicker RPG game. Kill enemies to gain Gold, use it to produce even more Gold while you're not playing and complete quests, explore dungeons, collect loot to gear up and improve your character with all the Talent trees and the further Ascension Upgrades!

Why similar: Incremental 22.5%, Auto Battler 20.7%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Resource Management 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic incremental RPG experience with automation features that simplify the dungeon-crawling process.

A short relaxing incremental game disguised as a tower defense, but enemies can’t reach your walls. Thanks to lava.

Why similar: Incremental 26%, Idler 24.6%, Auto Battler 15.9%, Resource Management 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A casual incremental strategy game that focuses on base defense and steady progression.

An idle auto-battler that sits in the corner of your screen while you do other things.

Why similar: Idler 27.6%, Incremental 25.1%, Auto Battler 24.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%, PvE 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game acts as a desktop companion that integrates incremental tower-defense mechanics into your daily workflow.

Journey to Incrementalia is an active incremental auto-battler about a necromancer on a short quest. Cast diabolical spells, summon an army and open the gates of hell on your quest to break down 99 walls and reach the lost city of Incrementalia.

Why similar: Incremental 30.6%, Auto Battler 21.5%, Idler 20.7%, Linear 6.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%

Miseria is a dark fantasy idle incremental game in which you lead a party of damned souls through the depths of the world.

Why similar: Idler 20.6%, Incremental 18.4%, Auto Battler 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, PvE 5.5%

An incremental game where you kill hordes of slimes and use their loot to become stronger and farm them. Collect powerful loot, master skills, and uncover tons of content.

Why similar: Incremental 36.3%, Idler 28.1%, Auto Battler 22.1%, RPG 6.3%, Casual 3.7%

Incremental Dungeon is an incremental game in which you fight combatants with exponentially increasing strength via an auto-battler system. Each defeated opponent on the main path unlocks new equipment, shops, or other ways of empowering your build!

Why similar: Idler 29.2%, Auto Battler 25.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, RPG 6.2%

Xenosensory is a short incremental game with horror themes. Use your cursor to bust Xenos and save convicts then spend your research points on skill tree upgrades, actions, gadgets, and uncover the true horrifying nature of this space station nightmare.

Why similar: Incremental 37.4%, Idler 34.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Simulation 7.9%, Casual 6.7%

Slay giant bosses and turn the hollow wasteland into the almighty kingdom! Endlessly rewarding incremental game where you collect fountains of rare loot, unleash crazy combos and watch the monsters fall under your knees. Boss Rush that keeps on going when you're gone!

Why similar: Incremental 34%, Idler 30.7%, Resource Management 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, RPG 5.3%

Idle RPG with full offline progression and multiple endgame progression systems. Choose a class and start fighting, gathering, crafting, master elements & talent trees, train mercenaries, join factions and fight world bosses with real players. No microtransactions. By idle players for idle players

Why similar: Idler 21.2%, Incremental 19.5%, Auto Battler 18.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, PvE 7.9%

Goblin Buster is an incremental tower defense game with deep upgrade mechanics. Obliterate annoying goblins, collect materials, discover powerful relics, invest in unique buildings and spend your resources to upgrade towers and magical spells with a massive skill tree!

Why similar: Incremental 30.6%, Idler 27.1%, Resource Management 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%

A cosmic horror idle game where you build the Yellow King’s cult, spread his living mold, and click yourself hollow. Memory by memory. Scream by silent scream, as the sky blooms with eyes watching your beautiful undoing.

Why similar: Idler 33.1%, Incremental 32.6%, Resource Management 15.4%, Simulation 7%, Casual 5.8%

Tingus Goose is a delightfully absurd idle game where you plant seeds in patients, bounce babies for profit, and ascend through surreal worlds toward riches.

Why similar: Incremental 27.6%, Idler 26.2%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Horror 11.1%, Hand-drawn 9.7%

A short incremental game set in a sleepy RPG town. Smash pots, recruit gnomes, raid mines, unlock upgrades, and optimize everything until you’re FILTHY STINKING RICH!

Why similar: Incremental 31.2%, Idler 31%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, RPG 6.8%

An idle incremental game where you decide to travel across the whole Universe. Embark on this journey in your little ship and get as far away as possible from Earth, gathering resources and upgrading your spaceship along the way.

Why similar: Idler 26.3%, Incremental 24.4%, Resource Management 14%, Point & Click 10%, Linear 6.7%

Gamblers Table is an incremental game where you toss coins to earn money. Buy bigger and better coins, unlock upgrades and hire little helpers to automate the process and take care of all the busy flipping work for you. Simple. Satisfying. Strangely compelling...

Why similar: Incremental 42.4%, Idler 25.8%, Resource Management 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Simulation 6.1%

Destroy enemies and harvest blood, bones, and marrow to grow stronger, unlock forbidden skills, and wipe out the Ignoble tyrants who dare threaten your master.

Why similar: Incremental 71.6%, Simulation 10.9%, 2D 9.9%, Casual 7.6%

A short active incremental game. Send skeleton villagers with sacrificial offerings to a growing space rift. Feed the rift in exchange for essence, unlock different offerings and their upgrades - all for the sake of more essence.

Why similar: Idler 31.9%, Incremental 29.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Simulation 6.2%, Linear 5.9%

Let It Consume is a short, active incremental game about leading a dark cult. Raise loyal minions, harvest their emotions, and feed your all-consuming idol before it hungers for you. Expand your rituals, unlock dark upgrades, and watch devotion turn into divine power.

Why similar: Idler 52.7%, Pixel Graphics 18%, Simulation 10.9%, Casual 8%, Point & Click 5.4%

A Lovecraftian idle RPG with auto-battles, loot farming, chests, team strategy, town building, gear crafting, Runewords, stages, towers, realms, and seasons. Serve the Old Gods, build your town, corrupt the chosen, and fight for their awakening!

Why similar: Idler 25.5%, Auto Battler 19.8%, Incremental 16.4%, Resource Management 9%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%

Mushi is a single-player idle/incremental RPG. Level up, gather loot and explore a rich fantasy world.

Why similar: Idler 22%, Incremental 17%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Auto Battler 15.9%, Resource Management 7.4%

Grapple, clamber and fall thousands of meters down into a dark and ancient place in this first-person horror climbing game. You are being hunted.

Why similar: Horror 40.5%, Dark Fantasy 24.1%, Simulation 13.8%, Exploration 13.3%, Atmospheric 8.3%

All Hail The Orb is a short, quirky pixel-art incremental game about powering a mysterious orb, summoning cultists, exploring a dungeon and slowly unlocking automation as devotion builds. The tone is light-hearted and a little silly with no fail states, relaxed pacing, and yes...many, many ducks.

Why similar: Incremental 33.9%, Idler 28.9%, Exploration 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Simulation 7.7%

(the) Gnorp Apologue is the journey of the gnorps as you guide them towards their goal of delightfully excessive wealth accumulation.

Why similar: Incremental 46.8%, Idler 29.9%, Resource Management 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Simulation 3.1%

A highly stylized horror adventure game set in the depths of an ancient dungeon. With torch in hand, explore and find a way to escape before falling prey to the unspeakable horror that lurks within.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.1%, Horror 16.9%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Puzzle 11.8%, Exploration 9.9%

Hellslave is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler where you make a pact with the Devil to fight back a demon invasion. Customize your character with powerful demonic abilities, explore a cursed world, and battle nightmarish enemies to save humanity if you can resist the darkness.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32%, Hand-drawn 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Horror 12.4%, Point & Click 10.3%

Digseum is a short incremental journey about digging up ancient relics and building the greatest museum ever!

Why similar: Incremental 30.6%, Idler 24.5%, Resource Management 11.1%, Point & Click 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%

A short incremental game where you play as a Healer in a party. Your main job is to keep your party alive. Upgrade 200+ skills in a skill tree, from healing to party damage. Designed to be completed in around 4 hours.

Why similar: Incremental 24.4%, Auto Battler 21.5%, Idler 21.2%, Resource Management 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Dive into the world of Sixty Four, where you transform simple machines into a thriving factory.

Why similar: Incremental 30.6%, Idler 20.5%, Resource Management 15.4%, Horror 8.8%, Psychological Horror 8.5%

Scritchy Scratchy is a super-satisfying scratch card incremental game. Buy stacks of scratch-offs, unlock auto-scratching, and chase massive jackpots. Will you play it safe or go all-in?

Why similar: Incremental 40.2%, Idler 30.1%, Resource Management 15.7%, Simulation 5.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

Descend into Eldara, a dark fantasy idle game where every skill, every monster, and every whispered secret carves your path. Train 17 skills, hunt legendary beasts, command loyal pets, and unravel a forgotten realm — at your own pace, with progress that never stops.

Why similar: Incremental 30.2%, Idler 29.7%, RPG 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%

Guide puny humans through Despot's Game - a rogue-like tactics army battler. Equip your team and sacrifice them through procedural dungeons as you fight enemies, and other players!

Why similar: Auto Battler 45%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, RPG 8.5%, 2D 5.8%

A non-idle clicker game about flipping a coin that hates you. Starting with just a 20% chance of getting heads, can you get ten heads in a row?

Why similar: Incremental 49%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Casual 11.1%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Simulation 10.5%