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: Horror 32.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Female Protagonist 7.2%, RPG 6.9%

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: Horror 18%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Anime 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

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 17.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

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 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Multiple Endings 8.5%, Horror 8.4%, Story Rich 8.4%

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: Psychological Horror 25.4%, Story Rich 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Multiple Endings 12.1%, Horror 10.3%

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: Story Rich 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Choices Matter 9.9%, Multiple Endings 9.7%, Surreal 9%

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: Surreal 13.8%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Horror 11.2%, Female Protagonist 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

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: Surreal 20.2%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Horror 12.6%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

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: Psychological Horror 14.6%, Horror 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Story Rich 9.5%

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.

And now, for today's story.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 18.8%, Story Rich 16%, Multiple Endings 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Female Protagonist 7.3%

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.

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 26%, Horror 15.1%, Story Rich 13.1%, Puzzle 10.8%, Surreal 9.6%

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.

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 18.6%, Multiple Endings 15%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, 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.

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 16.9%, Horror 13.9%, Story Rich 12.5%, Multiple Endings 12%, Female Protagonist 10.7%

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.

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

Why similar: Horror 19.1%, Multiple Endings 13.5%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Choices Matter 11.9%, 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: Psychological Horror 11.3%, Horror 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Multiple Endings 8.5%

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: Horror 35.4%, Psychological Horror 13%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Female Protagonist 7%, Multiple Endings 6.2%

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 28.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Surreal 10.9%, Multiple Endings 10%, 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.

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 18%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Multiple Endings 12%, Choices Matter 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%

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.

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: Horror 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Psychological Horror 12%, Anime 10.9%, Multiple Endings 9.6%

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.

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 36.8%, Horror 26.5%, Anime 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Story Rich 7.4%

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 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Anime 9.2%, Multiple Endings 8.7%, Horror 8.4%

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 25.1%, Psychological Horror 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Survival 10.8%, Anime 9.8%

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.

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 39.5%, Female Protagonist 32.9%, Puzzle 14.6%, Atmospheric 13%

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.

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: Psychological Horror 17.2%, Horror 16.7%, Multiple Endings 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Story Rich 10.3%

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

Why similar: Multiple Endings 17.1%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Horror 13.1%, Anime 12%

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 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Horror 13.6%, Story Rich 12.3%, Exploration 10.5%

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 30.7%, Psychological Horror 27%, Surreal 15.5%, Story Rich 11.3%, Puzzle 7.8%

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.

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 13.4%, Surreal 11.6%, Horror 10.7%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Anime 6.9%

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 11.5%, Horror 11.5%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Choices Matter 9.5%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

Otome × Death Game × Mild Horror Multiple Endings Puzzle RPG

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.5%, Multiple Endings 15%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Story Rich 10.2%

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: Horror 13.6%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Multiple Endings 10.4%

select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!

Why similar: Multiple Endings 19.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.9%, Choices Matter 15.3%, Story Rich 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 13%

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 13.6%, Horror 11.8%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Puzzle 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

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 9.8%, Story Rich 8.9%, Anime 8.8%, Female Protagonist 8.4%

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%, Multiple Endings 16.4%, Surreal 13.1%, Anime 12.5%, Story Rich 11.4%

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: Horror 28.2%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Anime 14.8%, Multiple Endings 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

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: Horror 21.7%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Anime 10%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

From the creator of Angels of Death: the multi-ending exploration horror game The Forest of Drizzling Rain. Includes Full Ver. (2022), completed nine years after the original release, and Original Ver. (2013), where it all began. Alas, it was the "promised place," where Shiori was never meant to go.

Why similar: Horror 20.7%, RPG 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Multiple Endings 12.1%, Anime 10%

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 20%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Anime 8.8%, Story Rich 7.4%

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 13.5%, Horror 11.3%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9%

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 13.9%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Surreal 11.8%, Multiple Endings 9.7%, Puzzle 8.6%

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: Horror 18.7%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Anime 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Story Rich 9.7%

A summer night consumes the girls... Exploration type horror ADV game

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.8%, Horror 16.8%, Anime 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Exploration 10.1%

Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Why similar: Horror 25.9%, Psychological Horror 19.2%, Story Rich 10.4%, Puzzle 9.2%, Surreal 9.1%

Get lost in a lucid dream, bending the lines between reality and fiction. Utilize the strange camera to navigate through the ghosts' mysterious residence. Find the purpose of your nocturnal visit in a vivid and dreamlike setting.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20%, Horror 17.3%, Surreal 15.2%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Story Rich 10.1%

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: Horror 21%, Anime 15.9%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, RPG 13.5%, Psychological Horror 6.5%

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: Horror 19%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, RPG 12.2%, Story Rich 11%

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: Horror 17.1%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Story Rich 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

“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: Horror 12%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Surreal 9.4%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

A story about a dead lamb walking.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.6%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Horror 13.6%, Multiple Endings 11.5%, Choices Matter 10.7%

It is a strange high-rise elevator. The objects that appear and the people you board are all strange. Depending on your actions, you will face a variety of consequences.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.2%, Multiple Endings 15%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Surreal 10.9%, Horror 8.7%

Cat Silence is a horror suspense puzzle game with urban legend themes. The story takes place in an abandoned experimental middle school. With the deepening of the investigation, the unknown and long-buried bloody stories of this school slowly emerged, putting together a chilling truth...

Why similar: Horror 12.6%, Psychological Horror 12%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Anime 7.9%

Exploration, puzzles and a touch of classic horror awaits you! Uncover the secrets and mysteries of Neuville's Mansion. Test your logic against diverse puzzles, locate and use a variety of items, and don't lose your sense of direction, as navigation itself becomes an obstacle in your path!

Why similar: Horror 18%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Anime 9.9%, Multiple Endings 9.4%

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: Psychological Horror 14.3%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Horror 13.5%, Puzzle 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

Audrey is a young woman returning to her childhood home. Upon arriving, however, she begins to notice strange happenings around the house. Is this a dream or reality? Whatever it is, it seems so oddly… familiar. Explore with Audrey as she tries to work out the mysteries of her missing memories.

Why similar: Horror 22.7%, RPG 15.5%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Story Rich 8.2%

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 28.4%, Anime 15.4%, Multiple Endings 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.6%

You can't remember anything, and all you can see is HER. Delve into your story and uncover the truth behind what happened to you and your parents.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18%, Multiple Endings 12.3%, Story Rich 10.4%, Choices Matter 10.2%, Horror 9.5%

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.5%, Horror 13.6%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Story Rich 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.5%

Uncover the skeletons in Hana's closet in "MINE MEMORY," a gripping psychological visual novel. Dive into Hana's memories, shape her destiny, and confront haunting choices with deep consequences.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25%, Surreal 19.3%, Choices Matter 17%, Story Rich 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

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: Female Protagonist 12.8%, Horror 10.8%, Anime 10.8%, Story Rich 10.4%, Psychological Horror 10%