Games Like Just Ignore Them

Try to survive through the night in a house that's trying its best to kill you and your family.

Why similar: Horror 23.7%, Gore 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Violent 9.7%, Multiple Endings 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this title features a child navigating a dangerous, shifting home environment where every choice drastically alters the outcome.

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 21.7%, Point & Click 15.1%, Horror 14.7%, Gore 12.5%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the surreal, psychological horror of childhood trauma through a dark, point-and-click adventure lens.

Welcome in Bad Dream: Coma. A point & click game where unique minimalistic art style creates an unforgettable and atmospheric experience. Travel through the surreal and disturbing dreamland where everything depends on your actions. You can't die but you can suffer greatly...

Why similar: Gore 17.2%, Horror 14%, Point & Click 12.8%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Dark 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click horror experience that emphasizes dark atmosphere and consequences for your actions in a nightmare world.

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: Gore 19.4%, Horror 14%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Dark 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game utilizes a minimalist pixel-art style to tell a short, impactful horror story centered on a child's journey through a nightmare.

My name is Luzia...and this story isn't about me, it’s about my sister. Do you still wish to hear it?

Why similar: Gore 16.3%, Horror 13.2%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Violent 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven pixel-art adventure that explores supernatural themes and sibling dynamics in a dark, mysterious setting.

Will you solve the mystery of the Salazar manor or will you become another permanent inhabitant? An Italian horror inspired adventure game!

Why similar: Gore 14.4%, Horror 12.1%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Point & Click 10%, Violent 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric point-and-click horror game that excels at building tension through its retro pixel-art aesthetic.

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: Gore 18.2%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Horror 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines pixel-art horror with a surreal, oppressive atmosphere that keeps the player constantly on edge.

Experience true psychological horror as you explore nightmares inspired by the creator's struggles with depression and OCD. The defenseless protagonist must avoid monstrous manifestations of what haunts his subconscious in his quest to wake up into reality.

Why similar: Horror 27.6%, Gore 23%, Psychological Horror 22.7%, Atmospheric 5.9%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a masterclass in psychological horror, focusing on the manifestation of mental illness and trauma through disturbing, hand-drawn visuals.

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

Why similar: Horror 23%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Point & Click 14.5%, Story Rich 11.7%, Dark 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a deeply psychological and dark narrative experience that shares the gritty, mature tone found in Just Ignore Them.

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

Why similar: Horror 22.8%, Psychological Horror 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Violent 9.2%, Dark 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic pixel-horror game that explores the dark secrets of a family home through the eyes of a young protagonist.

What you are about to do has not been approved by the Vatican. As a young priest, struggle against demons, cultists, and your own weakening faith in this pixel horror game inspired by the era of classic 8-bit gaming and the "Satanic Panic" of the 1980s.

Why similar: Horror 16.6%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Gore 13%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Dark 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its unique retro-pixel style and intense, unsettling atmosphere make it a perfect match for fans of indie psychological horror.

A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.

Why similar: Horror 19.8%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Story Rich 11.3%, Multiple Endings 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This iconic pixel-art horror game captures the feeling of being trapped in a surreal, hostile environment that feels both whimsical and terrifying.

Tiny Bunny is a non-linear horror visual novel. Those, who have heard the voice of the forest, are beyond help.

Why similar: Horror 16.6%, Gore 13.1%, Psychological Horror 13%, Dark 11.2%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: This visual novel offers a deeply atmospheric and dark exploration of childhood fear in a remote, snowy setting.

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 39.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Dark 5.7%, Story Rich 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential pixel-art horror game that relies on environmental storytelling and sudden, shocking threats.

One gloomy night, Bulb Boy wakes suddenly from a frightening nightmare to discover that evil has overshadowed the Bulbhouse. His family has disappeared and there are horrid monsters lurking in the shadows. Gather the courage and use his glass head to save everything he loves.

Why similar: Horror 22.6%, Point & Click 20.6%, Gore 18%, Dark 12.6%, Adventure 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique point-and-click horror game that uses a distinct visual style to convey a creepy, monster-filled childhood nightmare.

There is nothing Joe wouldn't do for his wife. But as they try to save their marriage with a romantic getaway, things go from bad to worse, and from worse... to insanity...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.5%, Horror 15.5%, Point & Click 11.8%, Story Rich 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A bleak, psychological horror adventure that shares the same dark, mature storytelling sensibilities as Just Ignore Them.

NoW YoU SEE is a story driven, first-person, point & click, horror adventure. You must escape!!! Explore the house, solve fiendish puzzles, uncover horrible secrets and get ready to meet the family. STORY. PUZZLES. GORE.

Why similar: Gore 25.9%, Violent 16.6%, Horror 9.1%, Point & Click 8.4%, Psychological Horror 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This point-and-click adventure focuses on exploration and atmospheric horror, mirroring the pacing of Just Ignore Them.

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 27.9%, Gore 20%, Psychological Horror 14%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic psychological horror title that excels at creating a sense of dread and hopelessness for its young protagonists.

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 25.5%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Story Rich 12.8%, Horror 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: While it features RPG elements, its core focus on psychological trauma and surreal, dark dreamscapes makes it a strong thematic match.

A horror channel browsing game where each channel holds a different nightmare to experience, explore them and find out the truth about what has happened in a small town where the inhabitants have disappeared.

Why similar: Horror 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Violent 10.9%, Dark 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art visual novel that leans heavily into horror themes and story-rich, branching paths.

Keep in Mind follows Jonas, a man haunted by alcoholism, depression, and grief. One night, he awakens to a shadowy mirror world where beasts lurk and stars don't shine. Lost and scared, Jonas must face the twisted beasts if he ever wishes to return home and learn the truth about his darkness.

Why similar: Horror 17.1%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Dark 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Story Rich 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, poignant horror game that deals with mental health and darkness through a somber, atmospheric lens.

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 33.6%, Pixel Graphics 18%, Dark 13.6%, Adventure 8.3%, Top-Down 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully dark, surreal adventure that focuses on identity and memory within a haunting, dreamlike world.

A short pixel psychological survival horror and gruelling story told with no words.

Why similar: Horror 24.9%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 18.1%, Gore 14.5%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines dark humor with pixel-art horror, providing a unique but fitting experience for fans of the genre.

"DEAD DREAMS" is a 2D psychological horror game focused on puzzle-solving and atmosphere with a complex non-linear story in which every element has a meaning...

Why similar: Gore 15.6%, Horror 13.7%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Dark 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This pixel-art horror game focuses on puzzle-solving and narrative discovery within a dark, oppressive environment.

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 29.3%, Psychological Horror 20.6%, Point & Click 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Atmospheric 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its retro-pixel aesthetic and focus on cosmic, psychological dread provide a similar sense of impending doom.

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: Horror 18.6%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Multiple Endings 9.2%, Dark 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that follows a protagonist dealing with personal trauma in a world filled with supernatural threats.

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: Horror 20.1%, Psychological Horror 18%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Dark 11.5%, Story Rich 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-horror game that features a cursed school setting and high-stakes choices similar to the seed game.

The Flayed Man is a short narrative-driven point and click horror game. Awaking without memories (or skin), you must uncover the sins of the past, pass judgement, and decide your fate in this macabre adventure.

Why similar: Gore 13.5%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Point & Click 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Dark 9.2%

Don't Be Afraid is an adventure horror game, that allows you to personate a boy, kidnapped by a psychopath. You have to survive, escape and find out how you were kidnapped. Exploring the gigantic, mysterious house of your torturer, you will soon reveal many secrets, hidden inside it’s walls…

Why similar: Gore 22.3%, Horror 18.4%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Violent 13.2%, Story Rich 8.8%

Wander through an interactive nightmare set within the confines of a once-happy household. Piece together the mystery behind a harrowing series of events while struggling to survive encounters with an entity that relentlessly stands in the way of finding absolution.

Why similar: Gore 22.3%, Horror 18.7%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Violent 11.7%, Dark 8.3%

A long-form, choice-driven psychological horror and depression game in which the protagonist’s ending changes based on the choices made by “you,” the voice he hears in his head.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.3%, Horror 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Gore 12.7%, Dark 11.6%

As a terrible storm rages on, a young girl tries to survive in a HOUSE hell-bent on killing her and her family...

Why similar: Gore 24.2%, Horror 18.3%, Violent 15.2%, Psychological Horror 13%, Atmospheric 6.7%

Horns of Fear is a third-person psychological horror game set in a mysterious mansion...

Why similar: Gore 18.3%, Horror 13.7%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Violent 10.8%, Dark 8.1%

The Executioner puts you in the shoes of a man who tortures people for a living while trying to retain his own sanity. In this game the monster isn’t lurking behind you. You are the monster, if you choose to become one.

Why similar: Gore 22.1%, Violent 14.4%, Horror 12%, Psychological Horror 12%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%

You just want to play a video game in an old game club, but time passes quickly, and strange noises draw you into a dark nightmare! A nightmare that begins with an old video game... Are you ready to experience a 2D platformer game within the heart of a 3D first person psychological horror game?

Why similar: Horror 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Dark 11.3%, Retro 9.7%

Paranormal first-person horror, which takes place in an abandoned orphanage. Walk through the corridors of your childhood, but do remember that you're not only one here.

Why similar: Horror 22.2%, Violent 17.5%, Gore 16%, Psychological Horror 14%, Dark 9.6%

Silver Chains is a first-person horror game with a strong emphasis on story and exploration. Search for clues within an old abandoned manor to unravel the truth about the terrible events which have happened.

Why similar: Horror 34.8%, Psychological Horror 22.3%, Gore 14.2%, Adventure 9.8%, Indie 5.7%

INCUBO is a side scrolling platform game with a semi-horror theme. We present many ghost from around the world in our game as enemy and bosses. You played as a child in his nightmare and discover the truth about his story.

Why similar: Gore 30%, Violent 19.2%, Horror 17.7%, Story Rich 9.6%, Adventure 8.1%

In this paranormal point-and-click adventure, a traveling salesman races to stop a string of horrific deaths in a quiet seaside town—before he’s next.

Why similar: Gore 20.3%, Point & Click 15.8%, Horror 13.1%, Adventure 10.4%, Psychological Horror 10.3%

Descend deep into the nightmare that seamlessly blends with reality in this uncanny horror escape room game. Can you find your way out of the horrid mansion or will you succumb to your fears? Can you face and overcome your past, or will it break you?

Why similar: Gore 19.9%, Horror 16.1%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Dark 11.4%, Multiple Endings 8%

Wander through intricate maze under the bed, and discover the secrets hidden in the long, dark tunnels. Document the existence of monsters. Retrieve the stolen treasures and memories.

Why similar: Horror 19%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Gore 12.2%, Dark 11.4%, Point & Click 10.7%

A little boy falls asleep to a horrible nightmare. Can you make him happy again?

Why similar: Horror 27%, Gore 15.5%, Dark 15%, Point & Click 10.3%, Violent 8.7%

Get pulled into the nightmares of reality as you play as an abducted girl from the ger district of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Uncover a secret organization that deals in human trafficking and other horrendous activities. Try to escape from the scariest place on earth!

Why similar: Gore 30.4%, Violent 16.4%, Horror 12.2%, Dark 9.6%, Psychological Horror 7.9%

WARNING. Stay inside. Lock your doors. Close the blinds. Only let humans in. Eliminate all Visitors. An anxiety horror about paranoia in the End of Times.

Why similar: Horror 17.9%, Gore 16%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Dark 9.5%, Choices Matter 9.2%

Made in Construct2, Settled is a story driven game with hints of exploration. As you progress, subtle changes appear. Memories and nightmares act as new areas, although still remaining in the confines of the house. When you reach the end, the conclusion may not be what you expected.

Why similar: Horror 28.6%, Pixel Graphics 21.7%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Adventure 16.2%, Indie 11%

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: Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Story Rich 15.3%, Choices Matter 9.6%, Multiple Endings 8.3%

A first-person, PSX-style horror game about living with a monster. Do as you're told... or don't. Just be ready for the consequences.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.6%, Horror 18.6%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Multiple Endings 11.2%, Retro 9.3%

In this original and adult psychological survival horror, the masked protagonist must escape from a city ravaged by disease, by any means necessary.

Why similar: Horror 29.9%, Pixel Graphics 18%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Adventure 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%

Can you endure until morning Monitor Japan's stigmatized properties and report any paranormal activity If you miss a report or make repeated mistakes——

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.6%, Point & Click 21.5%, Dark 14.2%, Horror 14%, Story Rich 12.2%

You play as a man called Jacob Reeves. A man who has lost his reason to live. He throws himself into a blackness to end his misery, but instead of it being the end he wakes up without a memory of his life before.

Why similar: Horror 31.9%, Psychological Horror 20%, Adventure 10%, Dark 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%

Five scary stories, but they all have the same ending. Can you play it? A psychological horror game from the first person, which few will pass.

Why similar: Gore 25.9%, Horror 19.1%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Dark 9.6%, Atmospheric 5.9%

Lamentum is a pixel art survival horror game, set in New England in the mid-nineteenth century.

Why similar: Gore 20.2%, Horror 12.2%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Dark 8.9%

Tormenture is a psychological horror game where you play as a child trapped in a cursed 8-bit game with a dark secret. To survive, you must find four relics and solve reality-blurring puzzles. But beware—some creatures may escape the game and haunt you in the real world. A game within a game.

Why similar: Horror 20.2%, Dark 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Retro 12.9%, Story Rich 8.8%

HOMESICKNESS is a point-&-click psychological horror indie game exploring the nuances of nostalgia. Play as Theo, trapped in CHILDREEF’s daycare, descending floor by floor; surviving the remnants of time. Use the Kids' multi-tool, listen to obscure tapes, and make your way to the lot. She's waiting.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.3%, Point & Click 19.9%, Horror 18.9%, Story Rich 14.5%, Exploration 7.9%

At its heart The Long Reach is an adventure game. Closer inspection also reveals it’s a thrilling horror story, flavoured with sci-fi ideology, psychological context and a skeptical view on the human psyche.

Why similar: Gore 31%, Pixel Graphics 20.9%, Horror 13.1%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Adventure 11%

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 37.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Adventure 9.6%, Dark 5%

You'll scream in pleasure... Choke with fear! Play through 101 sick, frightening and perverted games, released in an experimental episodic format Can the curious souls brave through the hidden depths of each game to reach the shocking conclusion? Maybe what's been lost was never meant to be found...

Why similar: Gore 23.4%, Horror 16.5%, Violent 12.1%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Dark 7.5%

Gods Will Be Watching is a minimalistic “point and click thriller” centered on despair, commitment, and sacrifice as players face intriguing puzzles and tough decisions that will affect their entire crew’s wellbeing.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 18.8%, Point & Click 17.8%, Dark 12.3%, Story Rich 10.3%, Choices Matter 8.3%

Nightmare Frames is a supernatural thriller where you'll step into the shoes of Alan Goldberg, in the search for the scariest horror film of all time. An enthralling journey through the streets of the Hollywood of the 80s, a small haunted town, and even Hell itself.

Why similar: Horror 14.1%, Point & Click 13.3%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Gore 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

Steve Jackson, a 19-year-old guy, is looking after a friends house and encounters eerie events in a small town. Dive into the dark mystery of the events you unwittingly became a part of. Will you be able to uncover the truth?

Why similar: Horror 29.8%, Psychological Horror 25%, Story Rich 12.8%, Dark 9.7%, Retro 6.7%