Games Like Ib

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: RPGMaker 37.5% ★, Horror 20.1%, Psychological Horror 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Female Protagonist 5%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the puzzle-heavy, exploration-based horror gameplay and the sense of dread found in an isolated, shifting environment.

Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.

Why similar: RPGMaker 30.9% ★, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Horror 12.6%, Anime 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same classic RPG Maker horror aesthetic and focuses on a young protagonist uncovering dark secrets within a confined, dangerous location.

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 17.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at creating a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere that forces the player to solve intricate puzzles to escape a mysterious world.

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 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Multiple Endings 8.9%, Anime 8.6%, Story Rich 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a beautiful, hand-drawn art style and a focus on psychological tension that feels like a modern evolution of the Ib experience.

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: RPGMaker 20.9% ★, Psychological Horror 20.9%, Story Rich 11.8%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: While more expansive, it captures the same deep emotional resonance and psychological horror themes that make the story of Ib so memorable.

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Why similar: RPGMaker 17% ★, Story Rich 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Choices Matter 9%, Multiple Endings 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: The game uses meta-narrative elements and a strong emotional connection between the player and the protagonist to create a unique, story-rich experience.

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: RPGMaker 16.5% ★, Surreal 12.7%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Horror 9.3%, Female Protagonist 9%

Why You'll Like It: This classic RPG horror title emphasizes exploration and survival within a cursed school setting, much like the gallery in Ib.

This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.

Why similar: RPGMaker 26.8% ★, Surreal 15.9%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Horror 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: As a pioneer of the surreal exploration genre, it provides a dreamlike, non-linear experience that fans of Ib's atmosphere will appreciate.

"Please... kill me." "Help me get outta here, and I'll kill you." ~ Angels of Death is a psychological horror-adventure game, consisting of four episodes.

Why similar: RPGMaker 24.2% ★, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Horror 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a compelling, character-driven narrative with puzzle-solving and a dark, moody aesthetic that aligns closely with Ib.

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Why similar: Pixel Graphics 19.7%, Story Rich 17%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: The game features a unique, atmospheric approach to puzzle-solving and exploration that emphasizes a sense of wonder and melancholy.

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: Psychological Horror 17.7%, Horror 14.1%, Story Rich 13.2%, Multiple Endings 13%, Female Protagonist 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Though a visual novel, its gothic atmosphere and focus on uncovering the tragic history of a mysterious location mirror the narrative depth of Ib.

Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.8%, Multiple Endings 15.2%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Survival 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a high-stakes, narrative-heavy experience where player choices significantly impact the outcome, similar to the branching endings in Ib.

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 27%, Horror 15.1%, Story Rich 13.7%, Puzzle 11.2%, Surreal 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This point-and-click adventure masterfully blends psychological horror with a surreal, whimsical art style that feels very similar to the world of Ib.

Venture into the woods as you play Little Goody Two Shoes, a phantasmagorical horror narrative adventure where all your decisions matter!

Why similar: Horror 18.2%, Multiple Endings 13.8%, Female Protagonist 13%, Choices Matter 12.4%, RPG 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends horror and adventure with a distinct aesthetic, focusing on the protagonist's survival in a mysterious and hostile environment.

Pixel adventure inspired by classics like Zelda and Silent Hill.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Horror 12%, Multiple Endings 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features a charming yet eerie pixel-art style and focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving within a dark, fairy-tale-inspired setting.

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: RPGMaker 44.4% ★, Horror 19.5%, Psychological Horror 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Female Protagonist 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This mystery-horror game uses a classic RPG Maker style to tell a compelling story about a girl trapped in a strange, shifting world.

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: Psychological Horror 28%, Surreal 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Story Rich 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel expands on the psychological depth and surreal presentation of its predecessor, offering a similarly haunting experience.

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: RPGMaker 27.2% ★, Horror 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Psychological Horror 9.1%, Anime 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is a surreal adventure game that relies on puzzle-solving and exploration within a strange, fairy-tale-inspired world.

Explore the haunted halls of Heavenly Host Elementary in Corpse Party (2021), the horror cult classic now updated for the next generation.

Why similar: Horror 17.2%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Multiple Endings 12.5%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This definitive version of the classic horror RPG offers a dark, narrative-driven experience with multiple endings and high stakes.

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 37.2%, Horror 25.9%, Anime 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Story Rich 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a short, intense psychological experience that uses unique visuals to convey a sense of unease and personal struggle.

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 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Anime 9.4%, Multiple Endings 9.1%, Horror 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This short, story-rich experience serves as a perfect introduction to the Paper Lily universe, focusing on puzzles and atmospheric tension.

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 25.7%, Psychological Horror 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Survival 11.7%, Anime 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game uses a retro, 1-bit art style to deliver cosmic horror and puzzle-solving that feels both nostalgic and deeply unsettling.

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: RPGMaker 22.5% ★, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Horror 13.5%, Multiple Endings 12%, Story Rich 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This classic RPG Maker horror game focuses on a man investigating a mysterious apartment complex, emphasizing narrative and atmosphere over combat.

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 45.6%, Female Protagonist 37.8%, Puzzle 16.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more action-oriented, its focus on atmospheric exploration, puzzle-solving, and uncovering a tragic mystery makes it a great match for Ib fans.

A short psychological adventure about a stressed girl who wants to explore her ceiling.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 18.8%, Psychological Horror 17.7%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Horror 13.5%, Anime 12.9%

Originally released in 1998 on PC, and awarded as the Adventure Game of the Year, The timeless horror point-and-click, Sanitarium, is returning to frighten the bravest adventure game fans.

Why similar: Horror 31.9%, Psychological Horror 29.7%, Surreal 17.4%, Story Rich 12.5%, Puzzle 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This classic psychological horror game uses a point-and-click interface to explore a surreal, fractured reality that inspired many modern indie horror titles.

In a world filled with yōkai, a surging dark power has overshadowed a Japanese town. A group of 2 developers have produced a Japanese pixel adventure game to tell a tale that dates back to the Heisei era...In the name of dreams and passion.

Why similar: RPGMaker 33.5% ★, Horror 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9%, RPG 8.4%

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: RPGMaker 26.2% ★, Horror 20.1%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Anime 11%, Multiple Endings 6.2%

Otome × Death Game × Mild Horror Multiple Endings Puzzle RPG

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.6%, Multiple Endings 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Story Rich 9.7%

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: RPGMaker 20.7% ★, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Multiple Endings 9.3%, Horror 9.1%, Choices Matter 8.2%

Navigate your way through an aquarium overrun by gruesome creatures known as creepies and unravel its hidden mysteries. With each riddle you solve, you’ll find yourself one step closer to uncovering the chilling truth of Bianca Aquarium. Your choices affect the outcome of the game, so choose wisely.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 12.6%, Horror 11.9%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, RPGMaker 11.3% ★, Multiple Endings 9.6%

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: Psychological Horror 21.5%, Multiple Endings 16.9%, Surreal 14.2%, Anime 12.4%, Story Rich 11.7%

A eulogy for happiness, and a lament for connection that never was.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 13.7%, Surreal 12.3%, Horror 10.6%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Anime 7.1%

Alice's World is a story-driven 2D adventure puzzle game. Amidst desolate ruins and deserted cities in a world filled with death, the young girl Alice hears "your" voice from in front of the screen. You must guide her forward, solve the mysteries, and reach the top of the tower.

Why similar: Horror 12.3%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Story Rich 9.2%, Anime 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.8%

Delilah is an ordinary school girl who accidentally discovers an old mansion on a rainy night. As her exploration in the mansion continues, she finds many mysterious phenomena that can't be explained. In this mansion covered by ashes, what's the secret hidden deep underground?

Why similar: RPGMaker 30.1% ★, Horror 14.5%, Anime 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, RPG 9.6%

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: RPGMaker 26.2% ★, Horror 13.7%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Anime 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

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: Psychological Horror 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Horror 13.3%, Story Rich 12.6%, Exploration 10.9%

If you were given another chance, would you take it? Or leave it in the hands of a little girl? Play as Roh, a young girl stuck in a bizarre nightmare of dark and eerie creatures.

Why similar: RPGMaker 20.4% ★, Horror 13.8%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Story Rich 7.6%

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: RPGMaker 31.7% ★, Horror 14.2%, Psychological Horror 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Anime 6.9%

Trick or treating in a vampire's house.Trick & Treat is a light-hearted Halloween adventure. It's about exploring and solving puzzles in a spooky atmosphere. There will be some horror elements, romance, many bad ends and a happy ending of true love.

Why similar: RPGMaker 35.6% ★, Horror 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Anime 7.3%, RPG 6.3%

Alas, it was the "promised place," where Shiori was never meant to go. Finally, a remake of The Forest of Drizzling Rain, that masterpiece of an exploration horror game with multiple endings from the creator of the big hit Angels of Death!

Why similar: Horror 18.1%, RPG 16.2%, RPGMaker 14.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Multiple Endings 10.9%

“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: RPGMaker 24.1% ★, Horror 9%, Multiple Endings 8.3%, Psychological Horror 7.9%, Surreal 7.5%

select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!

Why similar: Multiple Endings 19.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19%, Choices Matter 15.7%, Story Rich 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%

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: RPGMaker 25.9% ★, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, RPG 7.7%, Story Rich 7.6%

Join Brian Pasternack on his first working day at Sintracorp. Uncertain, unprepared, and massively unqualified, will Pasternack have what it takes to shine in Sintracorp’s hierarchy? It all depends on how he performs on his first assignment… and whether he survives it.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 13.5%, Horror 11.3%, Multiple Endings 11%, Puzzle 10.2%, Choices Matter 9.6%

Stray Cat Crossing is an indie pixel horror game about an encounter with a mysterious little girl named Cat. Explore a surreal world filled with colorful characters, challenging riddles, and dark secrets.

Why similar: RPGMaker 37.5% ★, Horror 16.5%, Surreal 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Female Protagonist 9%

A horror game about a needy female ghost. A trio of close-knit occult club girls gather late at night to enjoy telling ghost stories. Little do they know that Miss Choker, a ghost that targets girls, is just dying to appear...

Why similar: RPGMaker 29.1% ★, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Choices Matter 10%, Multiple Endings 10%, Horror 9.5%

A wandering soul mistakenly enters a world of strange tales and odd rules. Beware! This place is fraught with danger. To complete reincarnation, you must toe the line. Any soul that dares to go against the system will face correction. Will you comply—or defy?

Why similar: Horror 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Surreal 12.1%, Multiple Endings 10%, Puzzle 8.5%

A completely self-contained portable version of one of the highest user-rated games. Built on an entirely new engine with new UI, support for Steam Deck, & more. Features world-bending puzzles, intriguing denizens, surreal environments, and a captivating story about the truth of the game's reality.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 11.9%, Surreal 11.2%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Story Rich 9.9%, Puzzle 9.1%

Play as a little girl named 'Luna', and survive from the dark being while discovering the secrets behind her. The more you traverse on her memory, the more you will discover dark truths that lie deep inside.

Why similar: RPGMaker 16.3% ★, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Horror 10.9%, Puzzle 8.7%

Chloé’s Requiem -encore- is a 2D Adventure Horror game set in Modern Europe. The genius violinist Michél is invited into an old mansion. Inside waits Chloé, who asks him to “Break the curse of the mansion”. What awaits the pair after the mystery is solved…?

Why similar: RPGMaker 31.6% ★, Horror 11.8%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, RPG 7.7%

This is a tale of revenge — of a demon, a girl, and their companions. After seven years of development, the popular dark suspense adventure "Noel the Mortal Fate" finally arrives as a complete edition with all 13 seasons included, fully upgraded and with no extra charges.

Why similar: RPGMaker 26.7% ★, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Anime 8%, Horror 7.6%, Story Rich 7.6%

NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a “multi-ending ADV” depicting daily life with “OMGkawaiiAngel”, a young girl with a rather extreme need for approval attempting to become the #1 “Internet Angel” (streamer).

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.2%, Anime 15.2%, Multiple Endings 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.9%

An enthralling RPG Maker horror game that explores a dark and twisted rendition of the classic fairy tale, Red Riding Hood.

Why similar: Horror 21.5%, Multiple Endings 19.9%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Exploration 7.7%

Strange Telephone is a 2D adventure game in which the player explores strange worlds created with merely 6 digits, and has multiple endings.

Why similar: Surreal 21.6%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Anime 9.2%, Cute 7.8%

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: Horror 17.8%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, RPGMaker 16.5% ★, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

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 14.2%, Horror 11.4%, Multiple Endings 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

A horror exploration game that takes place in an underground labyrinth. Avoid malicious creations that are hungry for your soul. Depart from the nightmares that constantly haunt you.

Why similar: RPGMaker 21.5% ★, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Horror 8.3%, Anime 7.6%, Cute 7.5%

A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.4%, Story Rich 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, RPG 14.3%, Cute 12%

Tide Up is a rather dark and gloomy adventure game. Accompany the girl in a dreamlike world of wonder. Collect the pearls scattered around the world and help the girl escape!

Why similar: RPGMaker 36.3% ★, Horror 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Anime 8.8%, Female Protagonist 8.5%