Games Like Kindergarten

Welcome to Kindergarten 2, which takes place on Tuesday! After the events of Monday, you'll find yourself in a new school with new friends...and new ways to get ruthlessly murdered.

Why similar: Gore 26.7%, Dark Humor 16.5%, Violent 14.7%, Funny 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel that expands on the original's loop-based puzzle gameplay and dark school humor.

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 25.1%, Dark Humor 24.7%, Puzzle 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Choices Matter 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a surreal, dark, and pixelated office setting that mirrors the unsettling, puzzle-heavy exploration of a hostile environment.

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

Why similar: Gore 36.7%, Violent 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Horror 9.6%, Adventure 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art horror game where you must manipulate your environment and make choices to survive a nightmarish home.

This is the anti-visual novel. Instead of playing as some guy magically able to score with beautiful anime girls, YOU play the anime girl and create mass chaos in the lives of your potential "suitors". Earnest comedy, social accuracy, and late 2000's aesthetic await you in Class of '09!

Why similar: Dark Comedy 68%, Story Rich 10.1%, Psychological Horror 6.4%, RPG 6.4%, Singleplayer 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark comedy visual novel that captures the cynical, irreverent school-life atmosphere and branching choice-based narrative.

The REJECTION SIM returns! Explore a slice of chaotic life in late 2000's American high school as you assume the role of Nicole once again. A 100% fully voiced VN presenting as the most culturally accurate period piece in the history of gaming.

Why similar: Dark Humor 97.3%, RPG 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the biting, satirical look at high school life with even more chaotic choices and dark humor.

A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.

Why similar: Funny 42.5%, Memes 22.8%, Choices Matter 21.8%, Singleplayer 5%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in choice-based comedy where failure is often the funniest part of the experience.

Embark on a whimsically twisted adventure with Agatha, a child torn between her love for eating meat and her friendships with animals. Join her as she discovers religion and creates her own, Carnivorism, to convince animals that the sacrifice of their flesh is the secret to their eternal happiness.

Why similar: Dark Humor 56.7%, Adventure 21.8%, Indie 17.2%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, satirical point-and-click adventure about a young girl who creates her own religion, matching the game's irreverent tone.

Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

Why similar: Dark Humor 31.4%, Puzzle 15.1%, Mystery 10.7%, Story Rich 9.9%, Psychological Horror 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-rich indie game that uses a unique art style to tell a disturbing mystery set in a school-adjacent environment.

Walk-n-talk adventure with light puzzling. Brother and sister practice cannibalism after witnessing a botched satanic ritual.

Why similar: Dark Comedy 36.8%, Dark Humor 19.6%, Choices Matter 14.5%, Story Rich 6.2%, Puzzle 6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, narrative-driven game that explores twisted sibling dynamics with a similar blend of morbid humor and pixel art.

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Dark Humor 31.5%, Choices Matter 18.1%, Funny 12.3%, Psychological Horror 7.6%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, whimsical adventure that explores heavy themes through the eyes of a child, much like the subversive nature of Kindergarten.

Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.

Why similar: Dark Humor 21.9%, Dark Comedy 20.4%, Mystery 14.1%, Funny 8.6%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes school mystery that forces players to navigate deadly social dynamics and solve complex puzzles.

Welcome to the laboratory! Here tests are taken upon highly durable human clones using newest weapon technologies. Your goal is to head these tests.

Why similar: Gore 44.6%, Violent 29.4%, Funny 19.5%, Indie 2.7%, Strategy 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based sandbox game that focuses entirely on the slapstick, violent experimentation found in the seed game.

Welcome to Happyhills, the town where you can indulge your deepest desires, make your wildest dreams come true, and slaughter anyone in your path. In this case, all three of these are the same. Welcome the citizens of Happyhills in your way!

Why similar: Gore 27.1%, Dark Humor 19.8%, Violent 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Puzzle 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art horror game that leans into the same violent, dark-humor aesthetic found in the seed game.

The miserable journey of a broken man...

Why similar: Dark Humor 34.4%, Funny 17.7%, Choices Matter 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Horror 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling RPG that balances dark, offensive humor with brutal, permanent consequences for your choices.

'Death Coming' is a non-linear puzzle game where you must harvest human souls ‘Final Destination’ style. However, pesky mortals are not your only problem, as the Agents of Light will do everything they can to stop you.

Why similar: Gore 36.2%, Violent 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 18%, Puzzle 12.7%, Strategy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A non-linear puzzle game where you act as the Grim Reaper, requiring creative solutions to cause accidents.

A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face

Why similar: Choices Matter 31%, Puzzle 26.9%, Horror 16.3%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Story Rich 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game with a unique facial-expression mechanic and a surreal, pixelated aesthetic.

A brain-racking game about bathroom breaks, screwdrivers and nuclear explosions.

Why similar: Puzzle 32.7%, Pixel Graphics 29.6%, Funny 8.1%, Indie 7.8%, Singleplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cryptic puzzle game that relies on trial-and-error and features multiple dark, catastrophic endings.

UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

Why similar: Funny 29%, Choices Matter 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Story Rich 8.9%, Memes 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art masterpiece that emphasizes the weight of your choices and subverts traditional game tropes.

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: Pixel Graphics 36.3%, Psychological Horror 22%, Story Rich 18.5%, Horror 10.7%, Indie 9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal psychological horror game that uses a charming pixel aesthetic to mask a deeply dark and emotional narrative.

West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.

Why similar: Funny 37.1%, Choices Matter 16.2%, Puzzle 10.9%, Memes 9.5%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A comedy-focused adventure game that uses a simple art style to deliver sharp, witty writing and surprising depth.

Baldi's Basics® Plus is an active stealth roguelike that parodies cheap '90s edutainment with a subtle horror twist! Play Hide & Seek with Baldi as he chases you through procedurally generated levels while using your surroundings, items, and game knowledge to shift chaos in your favor.

Why similar: Funny 58.1%, Horror 16.8%, Strategy 10.4%, Indie 8.1%, Singleplayer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-horror game set in a school that uses parody and frustration as core gameplay mechanics.

From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes South Park: The Fractured But Whole, a sequel to 2014's award-winning South Park: The Stick of Truth.

Why similar: Dark Humor 48.3%, Funny 27.2%, Memes 10.3%, Story Rich 4.2%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: An RPG that perfectly captures the crude, dark, and satirical humor of a school-aged social environment.

Bendy and the Ink Machine® is the first person puzzle action horror game that will forever ruin your childhood love of cartoons.

Why similar: Puzzle 18%, Horror 16.5%, Violent 15.1%, Funny 11.5%, Mystery 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-horror game with a distinct, stylized art direction that feels like a twisted cartoon.

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: Gore 45.7%, Horror 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Psychological Horror 7.1%, Choices Matter 5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic horror experience centered on students trapped in a haunted school, focusing on survival and dark secrets.

Kindergarten 3 is the long awaited threequel to the Kindergarten series! Explore a new school with old and new friends...and new ways to get ruthlessly murdered.

Why similar: Dark Humor 25.7%, Dark Comedy 22.3%, Funny 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Choices Matter 8%

The Escapists provides players the opportunity of experiencing a light-hearted insight into everyday prison life with the main objective being that of escaping!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 34.8%, Funny 17%, Strategy 11.2%, Puzzle 11.1%, Difficult 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art strategy game about navigating a restrictive, hostile institution through planning and trial-and-error.

Pony Island is a suspense puzzle game in disguise. You are in limbo, trapped in a malevolent and malfunctioning arcade machine devised by the devil himself. It is not a game about ponies.

Why similar: Puzzle 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 20.6%, Funny 13.8%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Gore 9%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-puzzle game that constantly breaks the fourth wall and subverts expectations in a dark, humorous way.

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: Gore 33.8%, Puzzle 19.5%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Story Rich 10%, Horror 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that features a young protagonist dealing with a dark, twisted reality.

In a creaky old tavern, in a forgotten corner of the video-game universe, a storm is raging. An anonymous caller suggests that there is a murder plot. Six video game protagonists are the only plausible suspects...

Why similar: Funny 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Mystery 11.9%, Story Rich 8.4%, Indie 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative puzzle game that changes genres frequently, mirroring the unpredictable nature of the seed game.

Every kid has that one toy that scares them, imagine if it came to life. You play as Ruby, a young girl who has a fear of her handmade toy called Mr. Hopp. Things take a dark turn when Ruby sees that Mr. Hopp, who usually sits motionless in the corner of her room, is gone.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 35.3%, Horror 30.8%, Indie 9.8%, Singleplayer 9.7%, Strategy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art horror game that captures the feeling of childhood innocence being corrupted by something sinister.

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

Why similar: Dark Humor 31.8%, Gore 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Violent 10.2%, Horror 7.3%

Explore the origins of the mysterious Banban’s Kindergarten. Survive the dark past of the establishment. Try to make some friends. Uncover the truth behind the place, and who you are…

Why similar: Puzzle 29.1%, Horror 18.8%, Mystery 14.6%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Adventure 9.7%

Welcome to Circus Baby's Pizza World, where family fun and interactivity go beyond anything you've seen at those *other* pizza places! Now hiring: Late night technician. Must enjoy cramped spaces and be comfortable around active machinery. Not responsible for death or dismemberment.

Why similar: Horror 19.9%, Difficult 12.1%, Gore 10.4%, Mystery 10.2%, Story Rich 7.8%

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

Why similar: Gore 30.3%, Funny 22.9%, Violent 18.2%, Horror 12.6%, Adventure 4.8%

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: Pixel Graphics 27.5%, Choices Matter 26.9%, Indie 15.3%, Story Rich 14.5%, RPG 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An indie game that focuses heavily on the consequences of your life choices and the gritty reality of its world.

Hello Neighbor is a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions.

Why similar: Dark Humor 34%, Funny 21.8%, Puzzle 10.7%, Horror 9.9%, Difficult 7.6%

Congrats, you're hired! Serve customers and maintain the Happy's Humble Burger Farm restaurant alone on the overnight. But be careful; things fall apart if you mess up! After work, head home and keep your eyes open for a way to escape the Barnyard Buds and their fast food fever-dream.

Why similar: Dark Humor 59.4%, Pixel Graphics 21.6%, Horror 11.3%, Adventure 7.7%

Enter Banban's Kindergarten, and you're sure to make some friends. Explore the mysterious establishment and don't lose your life and sanity. Uncover the horrifying truth behind the place, but be careful, as you are far from alone…

Why similar: Puzzle 25.8%, Mystery 17.5%, Horror 15.5%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Story Rich 10.2%

You've got a new babysitting job, and things are taking a turn for the weird. Feed him, read him a bedtime story, and try not to fall into his dreams. How long can you stay in control?

Why similar: Dark Humor 35.4%, Dark Comedy 32.3%, Puzzle 11.6%, Horror 6.4%, Psychological Horror 5.3%

Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.

Why similar: Dark Comedy 27.8%, Mystery 16.9%, Story Rich 10.9%, Funny 9.6%, Puzzle 8.5%

Enough with games where death is a nuisance that must be avoided at all costs: in Kill Yourself, death is your goal! But beware, it won't be easy: you'll need to work hard to find all the different ways to end the guy's miserable life.

Why similar: Dark Humor 33.5%, Gore 26.6%, Puzzle 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Violent 8.8%

Addictive and vicious retro-styled comedy puzzler chock full of profanity, abuse, unfairness and warped logic. Will You: Go North? Find Light Switch? Cower and whimper like a beaten swine? Make your decision and escape The Dark Room! Just remember - YA DIE! YA DIE! YA DIE! YA DIE!

Why similar: Gore 36.6%, Violent 25.6%, Dark Comedy 22.5%, Puzzle 6.4%, Adventure 4.7%

A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.

Why similar: Dark Humor 24.9%, Dark Comedy 18.2%, Mystery 12.9%, Story Rich 9%, Funny 8.8%

The post-apocalyptic dark comedy is back - remastered and even more radioactive than before! Scavenge supplies, rescue your family, and stay alive in your fallout shelter. Make difficult decisions, hunt mutant roaches... and maybe survive. Or not.

Why similar: Dark Humor 35%, Dark Comedy 28.5%, Funny 19.5%, Difficult 7%, Horror 5.2%

Embrace the horrors of Banban’s Kindergarten. Delve even deeper into the depths of the establishment that was left suspiciously empty. Try to survive the unexpected residents and continue the search for your child…

Why similar: Puzzle 29.4%, Horror 18.2%, Mystery 15.2%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Singleplayer 9.5%

Pixel adventure inspired by classics like Zelda and Silent Hill.

Why similar: Gore 31.9%, Dark Humor 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Puzzle 9.5%, Choices Matter 7.8%

Start your own Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria with Freddy Fazbear Pizzeria Simulator!

Why similar: Funny 21.2%, Horror 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Difficult 10.8%, Singleplayer 7.5%

Build and manage a medieval graveyard while facing ethical dilemmas and making questionable decisions. Welcome to Graveyard Keeper, the most inaccurate medieval cemetery sim of the year.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 29.2%, Dark Humor 28.7%, Gore 14.7%, Violent 6.1%, Adventure 4.4%

A little game that’s not a game, winner of an old game jam that nobody’s ever heard of. So DON'T INSTALL IT!

Why similar: Funny 35.3%, Pixel Graphics 21.7%, Adventure 14.4%, Puzzle 12.3%, Indie 12%

Explore the monster-occupied levels of Banban’s Kindergarten. Survive the dreads that reside below as you are now completely on your own. Uncover the truth behind the place, and find the whereabouts of your missing child…

Why similar: Puzzle 29.1%, Horror 18.1%, Mystery 15.6%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Singleplayer 9.5%

Continue the story of Banban’s Kindergarten. Delve deeper into the bizarre establishment where the place was left suspiciously empty. Try to survive the unexpected residents, all while uncovering the truth behind the place…

Why similar: Puzzle 29.8%, Horror 20%, Mystery 15.1%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Singleplayer 10.2%

An interactive horror experience of exploring a missing woman’s phone.

Why similar: Choices Matter 26.6%, Puzzle 18.9%, Horror 13.3%, Mystery 12.2%, Psychological Horror 10.4%

Can you survive 1000 rooms of cute terror? Or will you break once the cuteness starts to fade off and you're running for your life from the unspeakable hideous beings that shake and writhe in bowels of this house? They wait for you, they wait and hunger for meeting you.

Why similar: Gore 24.7%, Horror 22%, Funny 20.4%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 9.6%

You have to escape Granny`s house...You have five days...

Why similar: Gore 23.3%, Violent 22.3%, Puzzle 12.8%, Horror 12.1%, Funny 8.1%

Join Amanda and her pal Wooly on a series of adventures as they explore and learn about our wonderful world! With several NEW play-along, laugh-along, learn-along episodes there's always fun to be had! Just make sure to do everything Amanda says or she might get angry.

Why similar: Puzzle 28.9%, Horror 21.3%, Mystery 19.8%, Story Rich 12.3%, Adventure 9.5%

Explore the abandoned levels of Banban’s Kindergarten. Survive the residents of the establishment that was left suspiciously empty. Uncover the truth behind the place, and find the whereabouts of your missing child…

Why similar: Puzzle 28.8%, Horror 19.1%, Mystery 15.3%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Singleplayer 9.9%

It's 3:00 a.m. Your neighbours are having a loud party. Stop them. Party Hard is tinyBuild's award-winning stealth strategy game about ruining parties by any means.

Why similar: Gore 25.4%, Violent 22.1%, Dark Humor 17%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Funny 5.4%

Explore the most obscure levels of Banban’s Kindergarten. Survive the new deceives and mysteries that await you. Uncover the truth behind the place, and find the whereabouts of your missing child…

Why similar: Puzzle 28.7%, Horror 19%, Mystery 15%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Adventure 9.6%

Emily is Away Too is a brand new story featuring new characters and multiple different endings. Message your friends, surf the web and choose your path through this branching narrative.

Why similar: Choices Matter 26.6%, Pixel Graphics 20%, Funny 14.7%, Memes 10.1%, Story Rich 8.2%

Cleansuit is a retro-style graphical text adventure game where you must find creative ways to survive a mysterious serial killer's assault on your home. Use text commands to manipulate the detailed environment and discover all the unique ways to win and die.

Why similar: Gore 36.1%, Violent 25.2%, Dark Comedy 20.2%, Indie 5.4%, Mystery 5.3%