Games Like In The Foundations

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: Psychological Horror 17.4%, Minimalist 17.2%, Visual Novel 17%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%

Ellie, your new girlfriend, doesn't seem to get along well with your circle of friends. Find out what is going wrong after one of your best friends suddenly doesn't answer his phone anymore in this pixel-art, story-driven adventure.

Why similar: Drama 21.9%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Minimalist 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 8%

A story about a woman who lives alone near the forest.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, Supernatural 11.5%

2011年，世界在下雪。我们站在无法前进亦无法后退的雪原上。 明天就会是世界末日，关于所有不寻常的叙事与抒情，面对结局与奇观化，一个关于我们的过错，我们的自我与他人的故事。

Why similar: Drama 23.8%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Mystery 11.7%, Minimalist 9.5%

In the infamous haunted building "Changrong Tower," security guard Li Cheng has come to understand the true nature of ghosts and their purposes. This time, he embarks on another adventure to help vengeful spirits, driven by a desire to uphold his deepest values.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.4%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Supernatural 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Lore-Rich 11.1%

In this dark romance, horror visual novel, a brutal attack on your village leaves you stranded and vulnerable. Making matters worse is your run-in with the beast of the nearby woods. Will you find a way to escape your demented captor, or will you earn his trust? Choose a side; Don't look back.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.7%, Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Romance 13.7%, Horror 7.9%

A horror mystery visual novel where a boy and a girl undergo a strange ritual in a remote mountain village. As eerie phenomena creep into their daily lives, they begin to uncover unsettling truths. Your choices shape how the story unfolds.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 24.8%, Visual Novel 21%, Supernatural 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Mystery 11.8%

A romance-driven narrative about destiny, devotion, and the dangerous pull of belonging, set against the ruins of a long‑lost city calling you home.

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Romance 13.5%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Supernatural 11%

Amy receives an invitation to a group chat set up by some of her former classmates. Its purpose is to reconnect after all these years. But soon more and more disturbing facts about Amy's classmates are revealed, and Amy begins to fear that the people she's texting with may not be what they seem.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Minimalist 12.5%, Supernatural 12.2%, Horror 11.1%

A psychological horror sound novel. A child who lost memories wakes in a ruined building. Explore unsettling space. Open cabinets, speak to adults, grab a weapon—or do nothing? Help the child escape. Help the judgment. Whatever you choose, do it with your own hands. Then… face the consequences.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.7%, Psychological Horror 20.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Horror 10.5%, Supernatural 8.3%

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: Lore-Rich 18%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Romance 11.6%

DARKROOM is a mystic novel. You wake up in complete darkness and you don’t know where you are or how you got there. Yet, there is someone else in this dark room.

Why similar: Supernatural 14.4%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Horror 13.3%

Something is growing on your hand. You see the Doctor. Things get weird.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17%, Visual Novel 17%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Supernatural 13.3%, Horror 10.5%

A mysterious creature has torn your home from reality. Explore the City of Stolen Worlds, uncover the secrets of its inhabitants, and try to find your way back. Or perhaps you want to become the new Master?

Why similar: Drama 18.2%, Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Psychological Horror 16%, Surreal 10.5%, Supernatural 9.6%

A wedding where one of the guests arrives dead. A strange black hole eclipsing the Florida sun. And your best friend? Gone. Is all this a butterfly dream or is reality breaking? Is their story romance or mystery? Your choices will determine the genre of his soul. Welcome to the town of Siren's Call.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 17.2%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Romance 11.2%

You are the Supreme Mortimarch’s apprentice. Discarded documents challenge Kudesh’s history. The more answers you seek, the harder it is to keep your mentor’s trust and know whose side you’re on.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.5%, Psychological Horror 19.2%, Lore-Rich 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 9.4%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Evil Spirits is a nonlinear psychological horror visual novel inspired by Slavic folklore. Uncover the secrets of a forgotten village, trust no one, and remember: true evil sometimes hides not in the shadows of a hut, but in the darkness of the human soul.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.5%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Supernatural 12.2%, Horror 9.5%

Recall: Empty Wishes is a psychological thriller set in Taiwan during the 2010s. Follow Yonny, a sister determined to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of her brother, Tommy. As she delves deeper, she confronts unsettling secrets, blurring the lines between reality and illusion.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.8%, Visual Novel 21.5%, Drama 14%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

Confront the moral dilemma, and then become the hero that saves the world.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.8%, Interactive Fiction 21.8%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Drama 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%

Mirages is a 3D narrative and horror game with folk stories. One night, seven brides headed to the Captain Mansion but strayed into a place full of ghosts - Regret City. Horror haunts the small town. Due to destiny, actors, warlords, and offspring of the town are drawn in. They are closer to truth.

Why similar: Drama 26.5%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Mystery 11%

Late at night, a teacher shares two bizarre tales: a corpse stuffed in a sheet, and an abnormal presence in the mountains. It was just a ghost story, but a creepy "sense of unease" lurks within. A short psychological horror visual novel offering a dense, terrifying experience in about an hour.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.8%, Visual Novel 23.7%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Horror 12.2%, Mystery 10.6%

The horror personality q̷̦̈́͊u̸̠͗i̴͈͈̊̈z̴͈͇̳͗͌

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Supernatural 11.6%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Horror 10.6%

Fearbonding is a Yandere x Demon BL Horror Visual Novel. Play as Hinata, a demon, and try to tame the deranged Kosuke. Will you get to satisfy your hunger for fear through your new hunting dog or will you be the one to get devoured?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.8%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Romance 13.2%, Supernatural 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 10%

A little story about returning to The Old House.

Why similar: Minimalist 25.6%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Horror 9.3%

Slice your way through the stages of rot and search for someone lost in a world that is waiting to end.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.7%, Psychological Horror 20.6%, Romance 14.2%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Atmospheric 7.8%

WINNIE THE POOH: Honey Distortion is a horror point-and-click visual novel inspired by the story of Alan Alexander Milne.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Supernatural 17.3%, Mystery 11.8%, Horror 9.1%

"Xi" is a horror puzzle game set in the context of modern Chinese folklore. The story takes place in an long-abandoned mountain mansion. This immersive escape room experience feels a bit too real, with eerie and strange elements everywhere—an empty banquet, an endless corridor.

Why similar: Drama 25.5%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Lore-Rich 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Horror 8.6%

A dark sci-fi psychological Visual Novel where your choices shape who you are. The world has ended and it's been dominated by mysterious aliens who roam the city. Despite that, you only think of what you've lost. Will you be able to rebuild your relationships? Or even... the world itself?

Why similar: Lore-Rich 17.1%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Minimalist 11.7%

Chat with a virtual friend from a cancelled mobile game! Ask questions, start arguments, and find the right responses to progress the story. Can you solve the horrific mystery hidden beneath the surface?

Why similar: Lore-Rich 23.8%, Interactive Fiction 22%, Psychological Horror 20.7%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Horror 6.3%

A classic choose your own adventure story. Escape the horrors hunting you, make decisions, forge your own path. An original complete story with multiple endings and secrets to unlock. Choose your own play style with a Text Adventure Mode, sound effects, and an ambient soundtrack.

Why similar: Visual Novel 17%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Supernatural 12.8%, Minimalist 9.9%, Horror 9.8%

DARKROOM: Ray of Light is a sequel of DARKROOM. You managed to figure out where you are, and now you have to find out what to do next. Do you want to know the end of Timmy’s story?

Why similar: Visual Novel 17.5%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Supernatural 16.1%, Horror 10.2%, Mystery 10%

At 3am, an app called tally installs itself on your phone and starts granting wishes. All of them. A psychological horror story told entirely through a phone screen. 5 nights, 3 routes, 18 endings, some you can only reach by losing on purpose. Every wish is granted. Every wish is owed.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21%, Visual Novel 19%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Psychological Horror 8.5%, Supernatural 7.1%

The Missing Parts of Maria Gwozdek is a dark fantasy visual novel about fulfilling your aspirations by sacrificing parts of yourself. Literally.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.2%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Supernatural 15.2%, Minimalist 11.2%, Mystery 8.2%

A story-driven psychological horror that chases the truth behind Rachel's death. As you follow scattered memories, you slowly come face to face with the reality of the tragedy. Blaming someone is easy. But answering what truly killed her is not.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Supernatural 14.1%, Mystery 12.2%

Remedy for Personality is a visual novel that blends genres: a comedy horror with elements of detective. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of mysticism, mystery, and hidden threats, spiced up with a generous dose of witty humor.

Why similar: Visual Novel 16.5%, Lore-Rich 16%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Horror 9.1%

After getting lost in a blizzard you find yourself in Rainbow Valley—a strange mountain with even stranger villagers.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.4%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Horror 9.8%, Romance 7.1%

You wake into a perfect life you don't remember choosing — warm, loving, and sealed shut. She knows everything about you. The one door has never opened. KEPT is a short psychological romance-horror visual novel with six endings, gated by how much of the truth you can bear to know.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.8%, Psychological Horror 23.1%, Romance 16.1%, Horror 11.7%, Mystery 6.8%

On a rainy night, three ghost stories are told in an old-fashioned café. As a writer for an occult magazine, you listen to three people recount their experiences. A psychological horror visual novel that slowly builds a sense of dread—Kyofu Yawa: Second Night.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.4%, Psychological Horror 21.4%, Interactive Fiction 19.4%, Horror 12%, Mystery 6%

1988年，日本泡沫经济破灭前夕，化身被冤枉成嫌犯的刑警，侦查青梅奇怪自杀案，牵连出持续20年的连环杀人案秘密，穿梭烟酒与霓虹的昭和街头，在人心与生死的抉择中，搜查蛛丝马迹，找出血案真相。

Why similar: Drama 17.2%, Lore-Rich 16%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Psychological Horror 14.8%

A visual novel about a girl who escaped from a psychiatric hospital. She is pursued by a strange being from another world — and it seems she’s not the only one who can see visitors from beyond.

Why similar: Visual Novel 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Psychological Horror 16%, Minimalist 12.4%, Surreal 10.2%

You’ve ignored the hallucinations for years. But after visiting a shrine in search of answers, a stranger claims she sees them too. Ashen Reverie is a visual novel about the consequences of chasing a myth too far.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.9%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Supernatural 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Mystery 8.8%

Witness the resurrection of the foretold nemesis of the Jurnal Risa family, which was never revealed before. Unveil its dark destiny within this horror-adventure game. This is all about family. Tale of Jurnal Risa, as recounted to me by Risa herself.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 18.9%, Supernatural 14.4%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Psychological Horror 9.7%

halfmoon is a short adventure game set in an information center for the dead before they move on.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.1%, Interactive Fiction 21.6%, Minimalist 18.1%, Surreal 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

A first-person escape horror game, 'School Bathroom'.You've found yourself penned in an eerie stall.What is the source of the fear you feel in this inescapable space...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.7%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Supernatural 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Horror 10.8%

You wake up on a red chair in the waiting room of a closed psychiatric hospital. You know this place. Clothes that aren't yours. A file with your name you don't remember reading. Your heartbeat rises. The memories come back. Not all of them want to be remembered. St. Mary's, 1985.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 23.9%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Surreal 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Horror 8.3%

Walk through a broken game with Yoka in this psychological horror visual novel. Move dialogue windows, peer through fragmented images, and read records no one answers. What you touch, preserve, or leave behind shapes your conversations and leads to six endings.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.5%, Visual Novel 19%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Surreal 9%, Horror 7.5%

Re:Call is a deeply emotional visual novel exploring the fragile nature of memory, the weight of forgotten promises, and the healing power of friendship. Set in a nostalgic Japanese high school, it follows Kaito Nakamura as he learns his ordinary life’s built on fragments of a past he can’t remember

Why similar: Lore-Rich 27.1%, Interactive Fiction 26.6%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Drama 16%, Multiple Endings 3.4%

This game is a prequel to "Glass," exploring the past and the formation of its universe.

Why similar: Drama 25.3%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Lore-Rich 18%, Romance 14.6%, Surreal 10.3%

After three carriage rides, you have finally made it to the quiet town of Palena to start your new life. Things seem to be going well with your new arcane workshop here, but it seems your past hasn't entirely escaped you.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.6%, Interactive Fiction 18%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Romance 10.4%

Welcome to Trauma, a free-to-play short visual novel full of mysteries. Will you ever be able to smile again?

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.5%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Romance 14.8%, Mystery 11.1%

THE LAKE LADY is a story-driven realistic horror interactive game. The river took everything from him. To find his daughter who went missing in the flood, Salvio returns to his hometown as a doctor and infiltrates Hongqiang Hospital for investigation.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.2%, Psychological Horror 19.1%, Interactive Fiction 17.4%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Supernatural 9.6%

An adventure game that lets you enjoy the story and flow of the 'Glass universe,'

Why similar: Drama 27.3%, Lore-Rich 23.1%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Romance 14.6%, Surreal 11.5%

Awaken in a world plunged into uncertainty. You must navigate hidden truths and make crucial choices. Will you uncover the secrets of your existence? Your path will determine your fate in this journey.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.9%, Psychological Horror 23.4%, Interactive Fiction 19.3%, Drama 13.1%, Choices Matter 6.4%

A mysterious bracelet, familiar dreams, and Zhi An, a male college student who just got a girlfriend, now faces a sudden appearance of a lover (male) from his past life. How should he choose? What is the hidden abnormality beneath the surface of everyday life?

Why similar: Drama 26.7%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Interactive Fiction 20.4%, Mystery 11.5%, Romance 11%

《頭七》（头七怪谈）是一款中式民俗恐怖解谜游戏。作为刚入职西封杂志社的成员，你需要根据主编的要求，整合“頭七”论坛中民间灵异故事贴之间的关联，并在必要时与同伴实地探索，以揭开帖子后隐藏的秘密。

Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.7%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Interactive Fiction 18.1%, Visual Novel 17%, Horror 9.4%

Lin Yue'an embarks on a journey home, but unsettling events soon disrupt her ordinary life. Strange dreams, lost memories, and eerie occurrences lead her to uncover hidden truths. Can she trace everything back to its true origin and escape the net of fate that has already been woven around her?

Why similar: Supernatural 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Mystery 11.7%, Visual Novel 11%

: A text-based horror adventure. Make choices during a fateful night of fishing. With over 20 endings, any decision can trigger unspeakable terror. Can you evade danger and break the deadly curse?

Why similar: Drama 24.5%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.4%, Supernatural 13.2%, Horror 11.2%

Fear is real. Sometimes tragedy needs nothing more than that. 💀 A short visual novel based on the story of the same name — about the silence that lets something shuffling into your home. 👁️👁️

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.1%, Psychological Horror 22.4%, Supernatural 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Horror 11.3%

A visual novel about a man who discovers the existence of another dimension hidden in dreams. Explore and learn the rules of a new reality, meet fellow dreamwalkers and solve the mystery of a disaster in the past. Make decisions, build relationships and strive to reach the best ending!

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.6%, Interactive Fiction 26.6%, Supernatural 14.3%, Mystery 9.8%, Choices Matter 8.8%