Games Like Karisvale

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 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Exploration 10.2%, Horror 10.1%, RPG 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same polished pixel-art style and investigative, puzzle-heavy gameplay found in Karisvale.

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 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, RPG 10.4%, Exploration 10.2%, Horror 10%

Why You'll Like It: A direct continuation of the atmospheric and narrative depth established in the prologue, perfect for fans of mystery-driven RPGs.

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Horror 15.9%, Exploration 13.1%, RPG 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic of the RPG Maker horror-mystery genre that balances exploration with unsettling narrative discovery.

A vampire and a girl... who are they? The two of them have a secret and solve a strange case... In a world where paranormal activity takes place, "Player" solves a case in which a non-human becomes a suspect. Such a "detective adventure" is coming to STEAM.

Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Horror 11.2%, Exploration 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on detective work and mystery-solving within a top-down, story-rich environment.

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 35.5%, Pixel Graphics 17%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, RPG 10.4%, 2D 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same top-down exploration and puzzle-solving mechanics that define the best of the RPG Maker mystery genre.

A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 33.6%, RPG 23.2%, Story Rich 14%, Adventure 7.9%, 2D 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully crafted, free-to-play RPG that captures the same indie charm and emotional depth as Karisvale.

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: Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Horror 18.2%, Top-Down 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, RPG 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly detailed, puzzle-focused experience with a strong emphasis on narrative and atmospheric exploration.

A top-down action-adventure game as you collect & solve puzzles in order for you to explore & unravel this mysterious world.

Why similar: Collectathon 30.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Mystery 11.9%, RPG 11.9%, Exploration 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar pixel-art aesthetic and a focus on lore-rich mystery that aligns well with Karisvale.

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.1%, Horror 22.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Exploration 11.3%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An iconic RPG Maker title that excels at building a dark, atmospheric mystery through exploration and item collection.

Night Reverie: Prologue is the first act of a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.

Why similar: Top-Down 26%, Exploration 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 13%, 2D 10.2%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play, exploration-heavy game that emphasizes puzzle-solving and a cute, atmospheric visual style.

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Horror 16.4%, Exploration 15.6%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential exploration-based RPG Maker game that rewards players for wandering and uncovering surreal secrets.

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 25.1%, Story Rich 17.8%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Exploration 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a unique top-down perspective to deliver a meta-narrative mystery that feels deeply personal and investigative.

Step into the role of a faceless detective investigating creatures from Slavic folklore. Explore dialogue-driven mysteries, solve puzzles, and uncover post-Soviet occult secrets in a pixel art housing block full of bizarre residents and hidden truths

Why similar: Detective 22%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines pixel-graphics with a story-rich, adventure-heavy experience that feels like a natural companion to Karisvale.

Will you be able to uncover your raison d'être and solve the mysteries that await in this suspenseful thriller?

Why similar: Top-Down 34.7%, Exploration 25.6%, Adventure 19.3%, Story Rich 11.6%, 2D 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic, top-down adventure that prioritizes exploration and narrative mystery.

Lewis, an intelligent detective, finds himself on a mission to uncover the truth behind the many disappearances including his sister's. With the help of Joy, Lewis is going to explore what lies behind these walls. only to realize that there's much more to discover than he initially thought.

Why similar: Detective 36.5%, Horror 17.5%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Exploration 9.5%, Mystery 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on detective-style investigation and puzzle-solving within a psychological-horror framework.

Welcome to a world in which dragons are born from the desires of mankind. Each dragon is bestowed with unique powers in accordance with the specific desires of their human familiar. One mysterious stranger travels the land, accompanied by a young dragon graced with the power of eating lies.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 22%, Psychological Horror 20.2%, RPG 17.5%, Story Rich 13.6%, Atmospheric 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, story-rich RPG Maker game that focuses on uncovering the truth behind a mysterious companion.

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 18.7%, Horror 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Mystery 9.4%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery-horror RPG Maker game that emphasizes investigation and character-driven storytelling.

A story about dreams. Explore a weird house and find the truth. A short game with mild puzzles and some psychological horror elements.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.6%, RPG 27.6%, Pixel Graphics 27.6%, Adventure 8.7%, Horror 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-focused RPG that uses its top-down perspective to explore psychological themes.

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 34.7%, Psychological Horror 21.1%, RPG 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Story Rich 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational RPG Maker mystery game that excels at building atmosphere through top-down exploration.

Set out on a cross-country journey to win back the love of your life and endure the hardship of making story-defining choices that affect your life and the lives of those around you.

Why similar: RPG 40.5%, Pixel Graphics 23.9%, Story Rich 18%, Indie 9.8%, Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on choice and exploration in a top-down world, capturing the grounded yet mysterious feel of Karisvale.

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Why similar: Top-Down 22.8%, RPG 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Exploration 13.9%, 2D 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play, top-down RPG Maker game that captures the simple, focused exploration of Karisvale.

This is Interesting is a psychological horror mystery based game with roguelite elements. You are being watched, and you aren't really sure why. Delve through the depths of memory to uncover the mystery behind the gray purgatory you find yourself in.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.1%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Top-Down 11.5%, Exploration 10.5%, RPG 8.7%

This isn't a horror game. Nothing will jump out at you.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.4%, Pixel Graphics 21.9%, Adventure 21.2%, Horror 20%, Indie 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric, and free-to-play indie game that plays with the conventions of the RPG Maker genre.

Free Will is a 2D psychological puzzle RPG where the puzzles happen outside of the game. Dig deep into the system code to fix the corruption, and uncover information that might be better off hidden.

Why similar: RPG 22.3%, Top-Down 15.3%, Story Rich 14%, Horror 12.1%, Exploration 11.4%

Can you solve the mystery of the Beast of Gozdary?

Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Horror 17.9%, Exploration 15.1%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Story Rich 9.3%

"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: Detective 26.7%, Horror 13.2%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Mystery 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy, story-rich RPG Maker game that focuses on uncovering dark secrets through exploration.

Deepwell is a story-driven adventure game, about a small town surrounding a giant mystery hole.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.1%, Top-Down 14.6%, Exploration 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Adventure 9.8%

It Moves is a horror game that will try to scare you without too many of the typical "screamers", instead relying on atmosphere and suspense. You'll be solving puzzles along the way, and encountering all manner of not-so-friendly creatures.

Why similar: Horror 52.7%, Pixel Graphics 26.7%, 2D 11.1%, Indie 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play horror-mystery game that utilizes the classic RPG Maker aesthetic to build suspense.

Keep the Lights On is an atmospheric horror game where you step in the shoes of Edmund Rosental, a private detective, who is tasked with investigating an old abbey and the mystery surrounding it. Will he be able to keep the lights on or will he succumb to the darkness

Why similar: Horror 20.5%, Soundtrack 15.8% ★, Adventure 13.5%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Mystery 10.3%

What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?

Why similar: Detective 55.4%, Mystery 11%, RPG 10%, Story Rich 6.6%, Horror 6.1%

A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.

Why similar: Detective 38.1%, Story Rich 12%, RPG 11.2%, Exploration 11.1%, Mystery 9.9%

Can you save the world from an unknown destiny?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.8%, Pixel Graphics 25.5%, Mystery 15.6%, Adventure 10.1%, 2D 7.8%

Traveller's Hymn is a top-down, grid-based, open-world adventure game. Explore a vast land, battle monsters, collect loot, help locals and cook hearty meals while unraveling the mystery behind the land's curse.

Why similar: RPG 24.5%, Exploration 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Adventure 9.7%

Dissonance is a top-down 3rd person adventure game. Players will encounter supernatural anomalies and creatures. Find and use specialized gadgets to aid you in your journey. Explore the abandoned research facility and reveal the secret of the organization that sent you here.

Why similar: Exploration 28.3%, Mystery 19.6%, Horror 14.6%, Adventure 13.2%, RPG 12%

Mimic Search is a short indie horror game, in which you take the role of a police officer investigating a recent mimic attack.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.8%, Horror 28.4%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Exploration 9.3%, Adventure 8.7%

Explore Mandagon, a world inspired by Tibetan theology and philosophy. With a focus on life and death, discover what it means to make a true sacrifice . . .

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 32.5%, 2D 14.4%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Adventure 11.3%, Story Rich 7.6%

Memories swirl all around you...Or are these memories? Familiar faces and places you think you remember but somehow now seem so different. Why are you here? Where is here?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.2%, Horror 13.5%, Exploration 12.6%, Top-Down 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%

Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!

Why similar: Exploration 28.3%, Mystery 17.3%, Horror 14.4%, 2D 14%, Story Rich 11.9%

Dive into the strange town of Rainybrook, taken over by the “Vile” in this 2.5D metroidvania! Fight your way through treacherous terrains and defeat formidable bosses to absorb their powers! Will you save the town and find your missing friend Ella — or will you give in to the monster you've become?

Why similar: Horror 33.4%, Exploration 31.6%, Atmospheric 19.8%, Adventure 12%, Singleplayer 3.1%

In this first-person horror mystery game, you set out to bury the horrible past of a tyrannical government. Retrieve and destroy the documents that unravel the secrets that lie beneath Oack Grove. Will you discover the terrifying truth and find your way out?

Why similar: Detective 33.6%, Exploration 13.6%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Horror 9.9%, Mystery 8.1%

Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

Why similar: Mystery 23%, Exploration 22.1%, Story Rich 16.4%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Detective 12.4%

Find yourself on a mission exploring the depth of an ominous forgotten mine. You arrive barehanded but quickly find the tools needed to go deeper. Destroy the infected living parts of the mine and face the final threat and complete your mission.

Why similar: Top-Down 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Horror 13.9%, Adventure 11.1%, Atmospheric 10.1%

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: Detective 18.6%, Psychological Horror 18%, Interactive Fiction 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Story Rich 8.9%

Metaphobia is an investigative mystery game in the style of classic 1990’s point-and-click adventures. Take control of Richard Elmstat in his journey to solve his father's murder.

Why similar: Mystery 37.8%, Adventure 27.7%, Pixel Graphics 22.6%, Indie 11.9%

Two city detectives are sent to a small idyllic town in North Carolina called ‘Silver Creek Falls” to investigate a strange series of events that the local sheriff can’t seem to get his mind around. What initially seems like an open-and-shut case unfolds into a truly terrifying mystery that will leave the detectives wondering what is...

Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Horror 14.5%, Exploration 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, RPG 10%

Welcome to Bummertown a place where You'll have to collect items, talk to colorful characters and solve puzzles in order to find a lost character named Bedford.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Adventure 14.1%, Horror 11.8%, Mystery 11.7%, Story Rich 10.1%

Tails Noir: Prologue is the first act of a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

Why similar: Detective 28.3%, RPG 22.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Adventure 11.9%, Story Rich 6.6%

Explore what is around every corner in hopes for answers to where you're going and why.

Why similar: Horror 73.9%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Indie 12.3%

A forgotten mining town. Peaceful by day, mysterious by night. Enter the dream and unravel the town’s secrets.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 30%, Exploration 24.4%, Story Rich 20.9%, Adventure 15.2%, 2D 8%

You're working overtime again in your dead-end job, whilst your boss is on vacation. However, strange things are happening throughout the office. Complete your daily work tasks, explore your office, report any anomalies you may find, and you may just find yourself getting a promotion...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.8%, Exploration 16.5%, Mystery 15.9%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Horror 12.4%

Players will enter the Town of Dusk, built on the eve of Empire of Japan's defeat in World War II, along with other characters. Avoid being killed by other characters! Find the mastermind behind the scenes, unravel all the conspiracies, and uncover the truth! Ultimately escape the Town of Dusk!

Why similar: Detective 29.5%, Interactive Fiction 21.9%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Mystery 11.5%, Story Rich 6.1%

You are a journalist in search of your breakthrough story. A promising lead takes you to the abandoned island of Mythargia where you have to discover its buried history connecting two different dimensions.

Why similar: Exploration 18.9%, RPG 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Horror 13.8%, Mystery 10.2%

Soulflow is a 2.5D fantasy-detective game that offers a unique experience with its graphic style. In this story-based role play game, players must gather information from others during the day and try to solve the murders in the neighborhood to stay free.

Why similar: Detective 41%, Interactive Fiction 25.8%, RPG 12.2%, Story Rich 10.8%, Mystery 9.4%

Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.

Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Mystery 9.2%, Exploration 8.1%

Care is an atmospheric first person horror game with puzzle elements, where your choices have consequences. Be observant with your surroundings and unravel the horrific secrets that hide within these walls.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.7%, Horror 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Mystery 12.3%, Exploration 11.7%

Immerse yourself in the winter forest and help a lost soul to find a piece of itself. What is awaiting you there.. or who?

Why similar: Detective 32%, Horror 15%, Exploration 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Story Rich 8.7%

Derealized is a choice based game inspired by games such as The Stanley Parable and Undertale. This experience offers 10 different endings for you to explore! How many will you find?

Why similar: Top-Down 24.5%, Pixel Graphics 19.8%, Exploration 18.4%, Horror 14.6%, Atmospheric 10.6%

A lost soul wanders through a whimsical, eerie pop-up book like amusement park. Dive into fun-filled stages, encounter unique characters, fend off spirit erosion, and uncover the park's hidden secrets. The enchanting yet dark Illusion Carnival begins now.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.2%, Exploration 17%, RPG 15.7%, Top-Down 15.4%, Story Rich 10.5%

Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and fulfill your destiny.

Why similar: Exploration 26.3%, Pixel Graphics 18.8%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Adventure 13.6%, Mystery 10.5%

Insight is a single-player horror story game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them.

Why similar: Detective 39.3%, Horror 16.8%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Story Rich 10.8%