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 17.3%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%

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 20.6%, Psychological Horror 20%, Minimalist 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Interactive Fiction 8.2%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Supernatural 11.6%

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 22.5%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Psychological Horror 19.2%, Mystery 11.9%, Minimalist 9.7%

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 25.3%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Supernatural 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Mystery 11.8%

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 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Romance 13.5%, Horror 7.8%

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 17.6%, Minimalist 12.5%, Supernatural 12.4%, Horror 11%

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 14.6%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Horror 13.1%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Supernatural 13.4%, Horror 10.4%

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: Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Drama 17%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Surreal 10.5%, Supernatural 9.9%

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 17.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Supernatural 12.3%, Horror 9.4%

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 26.1%, Visual Novel 21.6%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Drama 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.9%, Interactive Fiction 22.2%, Psychological Horror 20%, Drama 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 12%

A little story about returning to The Old House.

Why similar: Minimalist 25.6%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Horror 9.2%

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 19.6%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Romance 13.1%, Supernatural 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 10%

The horror personality q̷̦̈́͊u̸̠͗i̴͈͈̊̈z̴͈͇̳͗͌

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Supernatural 11.7%, Visual Novel 11%, Horror 10.5%

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 23.5%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Horror 12.1%, Mystery 10.7%

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 24.9%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Lore-Rich 12.8%, Mystery 11.2%

A sentient dating simulator wants you to date monsters - starting with your sleep paralysis demon. Learn their language, earn their trust, and open your heart to 10 strange creatures. Or ruin it all and watch it unravel.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.6%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Supernatural 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Lore-Rich 11.6%

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 17.3%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Supernatural 16.2%, Horror 10.1%, Mystery 10.1%

Shi, a photographer and unforgivable sinner. After her train breaks down, she steps onto the platform and meets someone she'll never forget. This narrative-driven RPG takes you down a thorny path to save your loved one and face the real world together.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.8%, Visual Novel 20.5%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Drama 11.1%

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 16.8%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Supernatural 12.9%, Minimalist 9.9%, Horror 9.7%

"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 23.9%, Psychological Horror 17%, Lore-Rich 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Mystery 8.7%

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 16.9%, Supernatural 15.4%, Minimalist 11.2%, Mystery 8.2%

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: Lore-Rich 16.4%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Supernatural 9%

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 19.2%, Supernatural 14.5%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Psychological Horror 9.7%

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 19.2%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Horror 9.7%, Romance 7%

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 16.6%, Supernatural 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Mystery 8.8%

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: Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Psychological Horror 16%, Minimalist 12.4%, Surreal 10.2%

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 19.2%, Supernatural 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Horror 10.7%

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 18.2%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Romance 14.6%, Mystery 11.1%

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.7%, Interactive Fiction 21.5%, Minimalist 18.3%, Surreal 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

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 19.6%, Psychological Horror 19%, Interactive Fiction 17.4%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Supernatural 9.7%

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: Lore-Rich 16.6%, Drama 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Psychological Horror 15%

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 17%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Mystery 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.8%

You have just woken up from a coma and need to reach the Jersey Shore immediately. You have no car, no cash, and no pants. Take an ordinary hitchhike across New Jersey on an extraordinary night, all so you can tell your crush that you like her

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.1%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Minimalist 14.6%, Romance 12.6%

《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 20.2%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Horror 9.3%

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 29.2%, Interactive Fiction 26.6%, Supernatural 14.4%, Mystery 9.8%, Choices Matter 9%

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 22.8%, Psychological Horror 22.4%, Supernatural 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Horror 11.2%

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 27.9%, Interactive Fiction 26.8%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Drama 14.9%, Multiple Endings 3.4%

Infected with the parasite commonly known as the “brain eating amoeba”, you have 10 days left before your death. One of the symptoms is hallucinations. And through that, “he” starts to talk and confesses his love to you. Can you convince the parasite to leave your body before it’s too late?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.9%, Visual Novel 22.2%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Romance 10.9%, Horror 8.2%

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

Why similar: Drama 25.7%, Lore-Rich 24.1%, Visual Novel 18%, Romance 14.7%, Surreal 11.6%

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

Why similar: Drama 23.8%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Lore-Rich 18.8%, Romance 14.7%, Surreal 10.4%

Heartbeat House: Hong Kong is a dating reality visual novel. Live with eight participants in a shared villa and make romantic choices. Your decisions are remembered, and relationships will change. If the screen flickers or something feels off—please relax and keep dating. The show is still ongoing.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.1%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Romance 10.9%

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 23.6%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Drama 12.3%, Choices Matter 6.6%

In this eerie, horror visual novel, you are confined in a room with a monster. How will you fare against petrifying odds? Will you be able to work your way into the mind of an indecipherable beast, or will you be added to the casualty count? A word of advice: Choose a side; don't look back.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.2%, Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Supernatural 10.2%, Horror 9.9%

"GUROBU" is a story-driven, 2D horror game about haunted apartments, ghosts of the past, and a murder mystery.

Why similar: Supernatural 16.7%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Horror 9.1%

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 25.3%, Visual Novel 22.6%, Interactive Fiction 20.9%, Mystery 11.8%, Romance 11.1%

While trying to plan a party that’s to die for, a high school queen bee finds she has an uninvited guest that is much scarier than your average teenage girl.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.3%, Lore-Rich 19.2%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Supernatural 14.7%, Horror 9.7%

A text-based psychological horror experience set inside a hospital where something is deeply wrong — and death may not be the end.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Minimalist 14.9%, Visual Novel 12%, Horror 9.1%

A psychological horror game disguised as a 2D platformer. The game shifts between genres, dimensions, and camera angles to create a nightmare that knows you a bit too well.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23%, Lore-Rich 21.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Horror 10.4%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Whisperstring is an 80s inspired text adventure game that takes place inside a “chat room”. You’re connected to Adam, a "jock" with a severe fear of strings, who seems to have been the victim of a supernatural kidnapping. Will you be able to help him escape?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.8%, Minimalist 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Mystery 8.1%

Contra Spem Spero is a text-based horror adventure with visual novel elements. Not every road leads out. You are lost deep in a twisted place — a forest one can only hope to escape.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.6%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.5%, Horror 12.8%, Lore-Rich 9.6%

A yandere psychological horror visual novel. Choose a sweetheart to romance, but beware the petals of obsession.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.4%, Interactive Fiction 19.6%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Romance 10.6%

: 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 23.1%, Visual Novel 21.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Supernatural 13.6%, Horror 11.3%

Haunt your murderer /slash/ ex-boyfriend and discover the truth behind his actions in a visual novel about finding peace when all you want is vengeance.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.6%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Psychological Horror 20%, Romance 14.5%, 2D 6.3%

You went to the desert to rest. You crushed a worm. Now it talks to you in dreams.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Supernatural 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Horror 10.1%

Trapped in a cursed office overnight, you must uncover a hidden password before morning... while reality distorts, blood seeps through the walls, and something watches you. Explore branching paths, face strange encounters, and survive this psychological horror visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.7%, Psychological Horror 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Drama 9.7%, Horror 9.3%

The Final Shift is a psychological horror game where you work as a night janitor in a quiet corporate building haunted by its own history.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.9%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Minimalist 15.6%, Mystery 13%, Horror 12.5%