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 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Exploration 10.2%, Horror 10%, RPG 9.5%

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 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, RPG 10.3%, Exploration 10.2%, Horror 9.9%

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: RPGMaker 32.8% ★, Psychological Horror 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Horror 11.3%, Exploration 9.5%

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: RPGMaker 22.6% ★, Detective 21.1%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Horror 8.7%, Exploration 8.6%

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

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: RPGMaker 41.4% ★, Pixel Graphics 20.3%, RPG 13.9%, Story Rich 8.4%, Adventure 4.7%

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 19.2%, Horror 18.3%, Top-Down 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, RPG 11.2%

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

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: RPGMaker 52.3% ★, Horror 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Psychological Horror 6.6%, RPG 4.9%

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 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 12%, 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: RPGMaker 47.2% ★, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Horror 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Exploration 6%

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

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: RPGMaker 33.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Story Rich 12%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Psychological Horror 6.6%

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

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

Why similar: RPGMaker 43.8% ★, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Horror 9.3%, Exploration 8.8%

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

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

Why similar: Top-Down 35.4%, Exploration 26.1%, Adventure 19.4%, Story Rich 11.8%, 2D 4.2%

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

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 26.3%, Exploration 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, 2D 10.4%, 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.

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 25%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Story Rich 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.6%

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

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: RPGMaker 45.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 12%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, RPG 9.6%, Story Rich 7.4%

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: RPGMaker 33.1% ★, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Horror 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Mystery 6.7%

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

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 36.6%, Horror 17.6%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Exploration 9.6%, Mystery 9.5%

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

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 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 23.4%, RPG 23.3%, RPGMaker 16.7% ★, Adventure 7.3%

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

"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: RPGMaker 34.5% ★, Detective 17.6%, Horror 8.7%, Psychological Horror 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy, story-rich RPG Maker game that focuses on uncovering dark secrets through 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: RPGMaker 63.8% ★, RPG 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Story Rich 6.6%, Indie 3.6%

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

MAKE FRIENDS WITH GHOSTS

Why similar: RPGMaker 43.2% ★, Top-Down 13.8%, RPG 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Exploration 8.4%

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

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: RPGMaker 42.5% ★, Horror 20%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, RPG 7.3%

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

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 18.3%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Top-Down 11.6%, Exploration 10.5%, RPG 8.8%

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 22.4%, Top-Down 15.5%, Story Rich 14.1%, Horror 12.1%, Exploration 11.4%

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: RPGMaker 48.5% ★, Horror 27.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, 2D 5.7%, Indie 4.9%

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

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

Why similar: RPGMaker 64.2% ★, Psychological Horror 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Adventure 7.5%, Horror 7.1%

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

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

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.3%, Top-Down 14.7%, Exploration 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Adventure 9.8%

Can you solve the mystery of the Beast of Gozdary?

Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Horror 18%, Exploration 15.2%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Story Rich 9.4%

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 20.7%, Soundtrack 15.8% ★, Adventure 13.6%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Mystery 10.5%

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: RPGMaker 39.7% ★, Psychological Horror 11%, Horror 8.1%, Exploration 7.6%, Top-Down 7.4%

The Space-Eating Croc is a mystery adventure game influenced by classic horror RPG Maker games. Inspect your surroundings to find clues, and solve puzzles to progress.

Why similar: RPGMaker 42.6% ★, Top-Down 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Mystery 8.8%, Story Rich 6.4%

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 38.5%, Story Rich 12.2%, RPG 11.3%, Exploration 11.3%, Mystery 10.1%

Can you save the world from an unknown destiny?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.2%, Pixel Graphics 25.8%, Mystery 15.7%, Adventure 10.1%, 2D 8%

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 55.7%, Mystery 11%, RPG 10.1%, Story Rich 6.6%, Horror 6.1%

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: RPGMaker 31.5% ★, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Story Rich 8.7%, RPG 7.5%

You play as a new arrival to a foggy and mysterious town. You find yourself waking up in the bodies of the town's inhabitants at pivotal moments of their lives. Make tough choices as you discover the truth about this town called Greyfox.

Why similar: RPGMaker 76.6% ★, RPG 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 5%, Adventure 4.5%, Indie 2.1%

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 24.6%, Exploration 24.1%, Pixel Graphics 19.8%, Atmospheric 15.7%, 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 29.1%, Mystery 20.2%, Horror 15%, Adventure 13.5%, RPG 12.2%

Two souls are drawn into a mysterious otherworld—and torn apart. In a realm filled with danger and restless spirits, each searches for the other while uncovering hidden truths. A suspenseful multi-ending adventure where every choice shapes their fate.

Why similar: RPGMaker 17.1% ★, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Horror 12.7%, RPG 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

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 14.4%, Exploration 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, RPG 10%

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 30.7%, Horror 28.8%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Exploration 9.6%, Adventure 8.8%

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 29.1%, Mystery 17.8%, Horror 14.8%, 2D 14.5%, Story Rich 12.3%

Causality is a survival horror game. You must rescue 3 students trapped in a school full of mysterious psychic phenomena, and uncover the secrets behind therein. The real story behind the school, and the causal relationship of the events, is all in your hands.

Why similar: RPGMaker 41.3% ★, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Top-Down 10.7%, Horror 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

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 28.5%, Exploration 17.4%, RPG 15.9%, Top-Down 15.8%, Story Rich 10.6%

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 34.4%, Exploration 32.7%, Atmospheric 20.5%, Adventure 12.3%

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 32.9%, 2D 14.7%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Adventure 11.3%, Story Rich 7.7%

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 18.7%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Story Rich 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 37.9%, Adventure 27.4%, Pixel Graphics 22.6%, Indie 12%

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 22%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Mystery 11.6%, Story Rich 6.2%

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

Why similar: Mystery 23.3%, Exploration 22.3%, Story Rich 16.6%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Detective 12.5%

Become an experiment and flee with friends from this chaotic and amazing place. And as the exploration deepens, the truth gradually emerges...

Why similar: RPGMaker 54.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, RPG 9%, Adventure 9%, Indie 4.2%

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 25.2%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, Horror 13.9%, Adventure 11.1%, Atmospheric 10.2%

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

Why similar: Horror 73.7%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Indie 12.4%

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 18.2%, Adventure 14.2%, Mystery 12%, Horror 12%, Story Rich 10.3%

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 29.8%, Horror 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Mystery 12.3%, Exploration 11.7%

All you wanted was a nice game. But now you find yourself opening Windows apps like Paint & Notepad to solve puzzles, and searching for files on your computers that you didn't put there... Who is she? Why did she appear on your desktop? Let's dive into her memories and find out.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Exploration 15%, Story Rich 14.4%, Adventure 9.4%

Marie's Room is a short story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was twenty years ago. But something’s off. What happened to Marie?

Why similar: Story Rich 25.2%, Exploration 21.2%, Atmospheric 19.2%, Mystery 12.5%, Adventure 8.2%

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 25.1%, Exploration 16.7%, Mystery 16%, Atmospheric 13%, Horror 12.5%

“I should have...died...”Opened eyes again, he found himself in a bustling museum!Players need to take on the role of a raven specimen boy "Gregorio" to explore the Byakuya Museum. Your mission is to plumb the secrets of Time Town, uncover your own past, and escape from the museum.

Why similar: RPGMaker 56.2% ★, Horror 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, RPG 6.3%, Story Rich 6.3%

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 34.1%, Exploration 13.7%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Horror 9.9%, Mystery 8.2%