Games Like Kiki & Ana - The Child

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: Anime 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Story Rich 10.9%, Cute 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same blend of charming pixel art and unsettling psychological horror found in the seed game.

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: Anime 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Story Rich 10.2%, Cute 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric experience that perfectly captures the cute-but-creepy tone and puzzle-solving mechanics.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 12%, Story Rich 10.9%, Anime 10.6%, Cute 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A seminal RPGMaker horror game that balances exploration and emotional storytelling with a distinct artistic style.

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: Story Rich 20.5%, Cute 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Multiple Endings 9.2%, Choices Matter 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: An emotionally resonant, meta-narrative experience that emphasizes a deep connection between the player and the protagonist.

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 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Female Protagonist 10%, Psychological Horror 9.1%, Anime 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic horror-adventure game that uses pixel art to deliver a tense, story-rich experience with multiple endings.

The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.4%, Anime 19.3%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Cute 12.8%, Horror 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A subversion of the visual novel genre that uses cute aesthetics to hide a deeply unsettling psychological experience.

Trick or treating in a vampire's house.Trick & Treat is a light-hearted Halloween adventure. It's about exploring and solving puzzles in a spooky atmosphere. There will be some horror elements, romance, many bad ends and a happy ending of true love.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 20%, Horror 18.1%, Anime 18.1%, Cute 13.4%, Female Protagonist 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, free-to-play horror experience that fits the exact scope and aesthetic of the seed game.

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

Why similar: Anime 19.8%, Horror 15.7%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Female Protagonist 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong narrative focus and a young female protagonist navigating a dark, dangerous environment.

A story about a dead lamb walking.

Why similar: Visual Novel 15.6%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Cute 11%, Anime 8.4%, Emotional 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive fiction title that mirrors the cute, female-protagonist-led aesthetic of the seed game.

Alicemare is a somehow familiar yet totally unique adventure game infused with subtle hints of horror, created by △○□× (Miwashiba) using the WOLF RPG Editor.

Why similar: Anime 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Horror 11.3%, Psychological Horror 10%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, fairy-tale-inspired adventure that relies on puzzle-solving and atmosphere rather than traditional combat.

A hospitalized Boy comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes.

Why similar: Emotional 25.8%, Anime 12.7%, Cute 11.9%, Story Rich 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: An emotionally heavy, story-rich adventure that focuses on empathy and healing within a whimsical, hand-drawn world.

A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.

Why similar: Emotional 38%, Story Rich 30.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, RPG 4.4%, Cute 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in short-form, emotional storytelling that prioritizes narrative impact over complex gameplay mechanics.

A horror exploration game that takes place in an underground labyrinth. Avoid malicious creations that are hungry for your soul. Depart from the nightmares that constantly haunt you.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 14.1%, Cute 12.8%, Anime 12.2%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar mix of cute character designs and psychological horror elements within an RPGMaker environment.

A tragic love story following Memori and her search for the missing "him."

Why similar: Visual Novel 17.9%, Emotional 15.8%, Cute 12%, Anime 9.9%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that explores psychological themes with a focus on a short, impactful narrative arc.

My Light In The Dark is a short story about a girl who lives with her abusive mother. The girl finds out some dark secrets about her mother, and she has to find a way to escape the house.

Why similar: Emotional 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Horror 10.4%, Psychological Horror 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A brief, dark RPGMaker game that focuses on atmosphere and emotional weight.

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: Anime 17.6%, Horror 16.1%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Gore 9.3%, Psychological Horror 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic horror title that uses anime-inspired character designs to heighten the impact of its dark, gore-filled narrative.

Your end is my beginning. A short psychological visual novel with exploration and puzzle elements... it already lays shattered.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.4%, Hand-drawn 16.7%, Anime 14.8%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, RPG 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that focuses on exploration and psychological tension in a compact, story-rich format.

This is a recreational healing Mini-plot game explored at home. Players will play and wander around the house from the perspective of a little girl. What will she do when she is alone? What strange stories will happen in the process, and in the process of exploration, you may find some strange secrets....

Why similar: Anime 22.1%, Horror 18.9%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Cute 12.1%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, tense horror experience that relies on simple mechanics to build a sense of vulnerability.

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: Anime 15.9%, Horror 13.1%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Story Rich 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric horror game that excels at building a sense of dread through its narrative and character interactions.

A horror game about a needy female ghost. A trio of close-knit occult club girls gather late at night to enjoy telling ghost stories. Little do they know that Miss Choker, a ghost that targets girls, is just dying to appear...

Why similar: Emotional 16.1%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Anime 10.4%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused visual novel that incorporates LGBTQ themes and choice-based 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: Emotional 34.4%, Pixel Graphics 20.4%, RPG 18.2%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Adventure 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses pixel art to depict surreal, dream-like sequences.

A recreational healing Mini-plot game explored at home. Players will play and wander around the house from the perspective of a little girl. What will she do when she is alone? What strange stories will happen in the process? and in the process of exploration, you may find some strange secrets....

Why similar: Anime 14.7%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Cute 11.3%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Gore 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the themes of the original with a focus on casual, narrative-driven RPG gameplay.

Ann, an art student finds herself trapped in the school when she accidentally broke one of the school's rules. With the help of the school's security guard, help Ann navigate her way out and uncover the secrets of the school before she becomes a permanent resident of the school.

Why similar: Horror 18%, Anime 17.1%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Psychological Horror 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play horror RPG that emphasizes exploration and narrative discovery in a pixelated world.

In a world corrupted by superpowers, powerful enemies have plunged society into chaos. Can Luna, through her mysterious superpower, defeat the nearly invincible enigmatic women and bring peace?

Why similar: Anime 27.8%, Cute 24.2%, RPG 18.9%, 2D 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-oriented adventure featuring a female protagonist that emphasizes exploration and atmosphere.

Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.5%, Anime 15.6%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Cute 11.9%, Story Rich 11.1%

After months of waiting, Annie finally snags a ticket to the new art exhibit. However, things take a turn for the worst: she finds herself trapped in the museum's haunted basement. Help her navigate puzzles, traps, and more as she tries to escape - and find out the truth of what's really going on.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.6%, Anime 14.3%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Story Rich 13%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, psychological horror game that uses a JRPG-style interface to tell a haunting story.

TinkerQuarry is an RPG about a girl trapped in an uncanny plane of existence called “The Dollhouse”.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 18.3%, Horror 15.9%, RPG 14.5%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Cute 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure that blends horror elements with a unique, stylized visual presentation.

This is a Yandere Yuri horror game where character sprites and still images move smoothly, created using Live2D and TyranoScript. If you enjoy Yandere Yuri horror filled with obsessive love, we highly recommend giving it a try.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.9%, Anime 18.6%, Cute 15.3%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Horror 9.1%

Space Yandere is a cute, dramatic story experience about love in space, featuring beautiful art and music. About 45 mins play time. One main ending, others are short gameovers.

Why similar: Emotional 24.6%, Anime 14.3%, Cute 12.5%, Story Rich 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

A cute RPG Maker horror game

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.3%, Hand-drawn 17.7%, Anime 15.4%, Cute 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

DOLL EYE: CHAPTER ONE is the first part of a dialogue-based, story-driven psychological horror game made in RPG Maker MZ.

Why similar: Emotional 17.4%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, Visual Novel 15%, Story Rich 9.2%, Psychological Horror 8.7%

Navigate your way through an aquarium overrun by gruesome creatures known as creepies and unravel its hidden mysteries. With each riddle you solve, you’ll find yourself one step closer to uncovering the chilling truth of Bianca Aquarium. Your choices affect the outcome of the game, so choose wisely.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 15.2%, Cute 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Horror 9.2%, Story Rich 8.5%

"Hello my World! Lily." is a visual novel about a programmer who finds an unusual way to cope with loneliness and routine. But after a while, his imagination and actions go too far, and the line between reality and fantasy begins to melt rapidly.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.9%, Anime 15.9%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Emotional 12.4%, Cute 11.5%

本作是2d剧情向角色扮演恐怖游戏。在本作设定中，玩家将扮演灵异探险社的社员，分工调查被委托的事件，探索场景，寻找线索，并最终解决委托中灵异作祟的问题。

Why similar: Cute 14%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Story Rich 11.4%, Anime 10.4%, Psychological Horror 10.4%

A boy regains his hope and a girl finds herself in solitude. A kinetic novel that will take you through their darkest days and immerse you in their deepest emotions.

Why similar: Emotional 19.9%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Anime 12.9%, Psychological Horror 9%

A cute game where you care about a green anime girl!

Why similar: Horror 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Multiple Endings 13.9%, Story Rich 13%

This visual novel game tells the tale of a cute little Santa Clause appearing

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.4%, Anime 30.2%, Cute 20.9%, Story Rich 4.3%, Adventure 2.1%

A Conversation With Mister Rabbit is a very short, linear visual novel with a dark and bloody twist. The story follows an aspiring knight who seeks wisdom from a big and fluffy rabbit.

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.4%, Anime 17.5%, Emotional 16.1%, Story Rich 11.4%, Cute 10.8%

Horror/thriller visual novel with RPG elements about two friends that explores guilt, co-dependency, and personal limits being pushed.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.3%, RPG 15.7%, Horror 14.2%, Multiple Endings 11.8%, Story Rich 8.4%

Strange events occur at a sanatorium for those with unusual abilities. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth. What will be released when all secrets are revealed? Goodness? Or… pure ”EVIL”?

Why similar: Anime 12.6%, Cute 11.6%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Story Rich 8.8%

select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.7%, Story Rich 14.2%, Multiple Endings 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Cute 11.4%

A visual novel about raising a cute robot child, which may or may not go horribly wrong. Your choices decide the outcome.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.4%, Anime 18%, Cute 14.2%, Emotional 11.7%, Horror 11.6%

Void of Lilly is an adventure in the world of the near future with JRPG elements and Bullet Hell battles! Help Ann to find her sister and uncover secrets of this world... Void of Lilly is coming on Steam for free!

Why similar: Emotional 16.7%, Story Rich 11.9%, Cute 11.7%, Anime 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%

Sanctuaries. Secrets. Serious consequences. A solo-developed psychological horror/drama visual novel.

Why similar: Emotional 20.3%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Anime 13.9%, Psychological Horror 9.1%, Story Rich 9.1%

Escape from the Cursed Convent is a narrative-driven adventure game set in a medieval girls' convent, offering a rich storytelling experience, and several gameplay styles including QTE, hunting, cooking, and puzzle-solving.

Why similar: Emotional 15.9%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Anime 10.6%, Story Rich 8.6%

NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a “multi-ending ADV” depicting daily life with “OMGkawaiiAngel”, a young girl with a rather extreme need for approval attempting to become the #1 “Internet Angel” (streamer).

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.2%, Anime 19.1%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Cute 13%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

Winion Virus is a pixel-art visual novel horror game. It features adorable and charming graphics paired with a dark fairy-tale story full of unexpected twists. As a point-and-click adventure, your task is to fix the errors occurring within the computer.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.5%, Emotional 17%, Horror 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Cute 11.4%

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.3%, Anime 18.3%, Cute 15.1%, Horror 8.6%, Psychological Horror 8.2%

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.7%, Story Rich 13.7%, Horror 12.4%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Gore 7.7%

A dimly lit room, her first time stay home.... Do you gently watch over little Anna? Or....

Why similar: Cute 20.5%, Anime 15%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Multiple Endings 13.8%, Horror 10.6%

Play as a little girl named 'Luna', and survive from the dark being while discovering the secrets behind her. The more you traverse on her memory, the more you will discover dark truths that lie deep inside.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.7%, Anime 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Horror 12%

Rental is a short and spooky adventure game about the dangers of renting a house in an unknown place.

Why similar: Horror 28.2%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Cute 18.3%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Story Rich 7.8%

A visual novel about a girl who loves the cemetery. When her parents go missing, she receives a mysterious text that has the potential to completely ruin her life...or fix it?

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.5%, Female Protagonist 17%, Cute 12.8%, Anime 10.4%, RPG 9.2%

"海子 UMIKO" is a psychological horror visual novel. Engage in conversations with Umiko, complete various mini-games, solve puzzles, and gradually piece together the dark truths she tries to hide about herself and her dimension from fragmented narratives. Preserve your fragile friendship for a week!

Why similar: Visual Novel 17.7%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Cute 12.1%, Psychological Horror 9.3%, Story Rich 8.5%

A casual healing rpg that takes players on a journey around the house from the perspective of a young girl, what does she do when she's home alone? What strange things will you come across in the process, and while exploring, perhaps... What other strange secrets might you discover?

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Horror 14.5%, RPG 11.6%, Multiple Endings 10.6%

Trick & Treat is a Visual Novel that test your instincts by making choices that can get you out from the cursed forest or drive you to death… or maybe just maybe your choices can guide you to something more?

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.7%, Anime 33%, Horror 11.1%, Story Rich 5.2%, Psychological Horror 3.9%

When the power goes out while working night shift in the hospital, the emergency lights come on with an eerie glow...

Why similar: Anime 22.4%, Cute 16.3%, RPG 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Horror 10%

In this game, you’ll encounter puzzles which require you to use your environment in order to solve them. Take note of every detail, they can help you in uncovering Sofia’s story.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19%, Story Rich 17.3%, Horror 16.3%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Emotional 14%

<3 Bond with your Family, but there's something wrong going on in this house........

Why similar: Horror 21.5%, Psychological Horror 19.2%, Anime 17.6%, Story Rich 14.1%, Multiple Endings 13.7%