Games Like Mad Father

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

Why similar: Horror 18.1%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Anime 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of RPG Maker horror that shares the same focus on exploration, puzzle-solving, and unsettling atmosphere.

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 37.9%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Anime 6.5%, Survival Horror 6%

Why You'll Like It: Like Mad Father, this game features a young protagonist trapped in a dangerous, puzzle-filled environment with a dark story.

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: Psychological Horror 15.9%, Horror 15.3%, Anime 10.8%, Survival Horror 9.6%, Female Protagonist 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same creator as Mad Father, it offers a similar blend of school-based horror and narrative-driven mystery.

"Please... kill me." "Help me get outta here, and I'll kill you." ~ Angels of Death is a psychological horror-adventure game, consisting of four episodes.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.6%, Horror 16.1%, Anime 11.7%, Survival Horror 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric, anime-styled horror game that emphasizes character dynamics and puzzle-based progression.

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 19%, Horror 18.5%, Anime 11.9%, Survival Horror 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic psychological horror game that excels at building tension through its narrative and exploration.

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 29.6%, Anime 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Dark 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a surreal, puzzle-heavy experience that mirrors the exploration and dark tone of Mad Father.

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: Horror 20%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Anime 18%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Puzzle 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, fairy-tale-inspired horror game that uses puzzle-solving to reveal a dark and twisted story.

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: Psychological Horror 18.8%, Horror 16.2%, Anime 12.5%, Survival Horror 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, highly polished pixel-horror game that captures the same sense of dread and exploration in a unique setting.

Pixel adventure inspired by classics like Zelda and Silent Hill.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.4%, Horror 17.4%, Survival Horror 15.1%, Anime 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar pixel-art aesthetic and puzzle-horror gameplay focused on surviving a mysterious, hostile environment.

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 35.7%, Horror 20.7%, Story Rich 8.9%, Dark 8.3%, Puzzle 8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, point-and-click horror adventure that excels at psychological dread and dark storytelling.

From the creator of Angels of Death: the multi-ending exploration horror game The Forest of Drizzling Rain. Includes Full Ver. (2022), completed nine years after the original release, and Original Ver. (2013), where it all began. Alas, it was the "promised place," where Shiori was never meant to go.

Why similar: Horror 31.6%, Anime 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Adventure 7.1%, 2D 7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy horror game that focuses on uncovering dark secrets in an atmospheric, isolated location.

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 22.5%, Anime 14.4%, Horror 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Story Rich 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-quality indie horror game that features excellent pixel art and a focus on exploration and mystery.

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 32.5%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Anime 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Survival Horror 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A seminal school-based horror game that shares the dark, anime-inspired aesthetic and high-stakes narrative of Mad Father.

A quiet evening stroll takes a turn for the worse as a tragic accident befalls a little girl and her dog. When her sister goes missing later in the night, the little girl decides to venture out into the eerie darkness to search for her loved ones as evil spirits haunt the alleyways and streets of her once-peaceful town.

Why similar: Horror 49%, Anime 19.2%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Violent 6.5%, Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the feeling of being a vulnerable child exploring a dangerous, supernatural world at night.

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

Why similar: Horror 32.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Violent 10.3%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Multiple Endings 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, fast-paced survival horror game that uses a similar pixel-art style to tell a dark, multi-ending story.

Exploration, puzzles and a touch of classic horror awaits you! Uncover the secrets and mysteries of Neuville's Mansion. Test your logic against diverse puzzles, locate and use a variety of items, and don't lose your sense of direction, as navigation itself becomes an obstacle in your path!

Why similar: Horror 19.6%, Psychological Horror 16%, Anime 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Survival Horror 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down horror adventure that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a dark, atmospheric setting.

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 37.7%, Psychological Horror 14%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Survival Horror 5.7%, Anime 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused RPG Maker horror game that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving.

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.7%, Horror 21.9%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Story Rich 9.9%, Dark 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, narrative-driven adventure that explores heavy themes through the eyes of a child, much like Mad Father.

Legend tells of a door deep below Tokyo's sewers. All who enter are lost forever. Detective Ito's partner is missing. Explore Tokyo & uncover the darkness that lays beneath the streets in this Point & Click - meets Visual Novel - narrative adventure that questions the very core of Ito's sanity.

Why similar: Horror 22.6%, Anime 22.5%, Psychological Horror 21.2%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Violent 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A choices-matter, anime-inspired horror game that focuses on investigation and psychological tension.

In a world filled with yōkai, a surging dark power has overshadowed a Japanese town. A group of 2 developers have produced a Japanese pixel adventure game to tell a tale that dates back to the Heisei era...In the name of dreams and passion.

Why similar: Horror 27%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Anime 12.7%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Psychological Horror 10%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, narrative-driven RPG Maker game that excels at building a sense of unease.

“I’ll tell you a scary story. It’s so scary you might not be able to take it. It’s the story of the Sand Man...” This is the second title in the Strange Man series, developed by Uri Games. Unable to sleep and exhausted, Sophie wanders into a town where everything sleeps. That is where the terror begins...

Why similar: Horror 17.9%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Anime 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological RPG Maker horror game that focuses on uncovering a dark, twisted mystery.

A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.

Why similar: Gothic 21.5% ★, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Horror 14%, Anime 11.4%, Dark 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic, story-rich psychological horror game that provides a deep, immersive narrative experience.

Explore the haunted halls of Heavenly Host Elementary in Corpse Party (2021), the horror cult classic now updated for the next generation.

Why similar: Horror 23.7%, Psychological Horror 22.4%, Anime 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Dark 8.3%

A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 43%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Horror 11.9%, Anime 8.3%, Story Rich 7.1%

The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters is a Korean survival horror-adventure. Venture from your deserted school to survive the horrors of the night. Explore the surrounding Sehwa district and uncover the shadow realm's dark secrets. Use everything at your disposal to avoid a demoness hellbent on killing you!

Why similar: Horror 28.9%, Survival Horror 16.2%, Anime 8.8%, Psychological Horror 8.7%, Female Protagonist 7%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.8%, Horror 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Dark 8.7%

An anthology series that serves as a Corpse Party sequel, prequel, midquel, and alternate universe tale all in one. Rejoin old friends for a deeper dive into the haunted halls of Heavenly Host Elementary...

Why similar: Horror 18.7%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Anime 13.7%, Violent 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

You are Youngho, a Korean high school student trapped and relentlessly pursued by a psychotic killer in the hellish corridors of Sehwa High. Run, hide, explore, and survive while piecing together the mystery The Coma in this remastered version of the Korean cult classic.

Why similar: Horror 23.1%, Anime 16.6%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Violent 11.5%, Survival Horror 11.3%

My Lovely Daughter is an alchemist simulator that explores the depth of a father’s grief and how far he will go to resurrect his daughter. Contains dark and disturbing subject matters, might not be suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.1%, Horror 19.8%, Gothic 18.4% ★, Anime 12.2%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

The dark is no place to be alone. After a beautiful show of summer fireworks, two young girls begin to make their way home. However, a mysterious attacker separates them, and both must brave the haunting night filled with unspeakable terrors and survive the darkness.

Why similar: Horror 51.6%, Anime 16.7%, Violent 14.8%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Adventure 6.5%

Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame

Why similar: Horror 28.4%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Survival Horror 16%, Violent 12.2%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

“FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water” comes to Steam for the first time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the horror-adventure series FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO. The game is set on sacred Mt. Hikami, a site of many mysterious and terrifying incidents.

Why similar: Horror 30.6%, Psychological Horror 25.4%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Survival Horror 8.4%, Violent 5.2%

And now, for today's story.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 21.5%, Story Rich 12.8%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Anime 7.7%, Female Protagonist 6.5%

Notorious cult-classic Korean horror. Sneak into school at midnight to return your sweetheart's diary and get caught in a terrifying game of cat and mouse. Explore haunted hallways, solve classic survival horror puzzles and escape the clutches of a killer Janitor who is out for your blood.

Why similar: Horror 35.7%, Psychological Horror 17.7%, Survival Horror 16.8%, Anime 6.9%, Puzzle 4.9%

Rose must escape the Cursed Mansion - a demonic space that preys and feeds on fear and despair. In this horror RPG you'll solve puzzles and learn the mansion’s history. Mystery, malignant spirits, and misery everywhere. Cursed Mansion brings an eerie atmosphere which leaves one with goosebumps.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17%, Horror 16.9%, Anime 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Dark 7.7%

The 16-bit nightmare returns. Survive, hide, and avoid the deadly Scissorman in this legendary horror classic.

Why similar: Survival Horror 20.6%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Gothic 8.8% ★

The little she had was taken away, but Lorelai refuses to give up, she will fight. And not even death will stop her from getting it all back...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.7%, Horror 16.9%, Gothic 10.4% ★, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Dark 7.8%

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: Psychological Horror 20.8%, Horror 19.5%, Violent 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Dark 8.6%

A eulogy for happiness, and a lament for connection that never was.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.8%, Horror 17.3%, Anime 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Female Protagonist 7.6%

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 37.1%, Horror 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Story Rich 10.5%, Multiple Endings 6%

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: Psychological Horror 17.8%, Horror 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Dark 10.1%, Anime 7.6%

Savior of the Abyss is a horror adventure game. To avoid sudden death, always pay attention and be suspicious of things around you. Collect and use a variety of tools to get to the surface. Please lead the protagonist safely so that the protagonist can achieve his or her purpose safely.

Why similar: Horror 24.4%, Psychological Horror 22.5%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Anime 7%

Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Why similar: Horror 29.7%, Psychological Horror 22.2%, Dark 6.3%, Story Rich 6%, Female Protagonist 5.8%

Audrey is a young woman returning to her childhood home. Upon arriving, however, she begins to notice strange happenings around the house. Is this a dream or reality? Whatever it is, it seems so oddly… familiar. Explore with Audrey as she tries to work out the mysteries of her missing memories.

Why similar: Horror 28.3%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Dark 9.8%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Okaeri is a VHS Japanese psychological horror game about a middle school girl and her mother who recently moved to a new house.

Why similar: Horror 30.5%, Psychological Horror 21%, Anime 11.9%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Exploration 5.6%

In this 2D Survival-Horror, you switch between two protagonists as you advance through the story: Neo, a man lost in his own mind, trying to survive an endless nightmare, and Lavina, a loyal friend who will do anything to try to save him.

Why similar: Horror 23.6%, Survival Horror 17.5%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Violent 6.1%

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: Psychological Horror 23.9%, Horror 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Survival Horror 8.7%, Violent 7.9%

All capture targets are mentally "Jirai"(landmine)!? Meet these eccentric boys, reveal the truth beneath in this Psycho-love-horror VN!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.1%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Anime 18.2%, Multiple Endings 7.5%, Violent 6%

One of the most terrifying J-horror games of all time is coming to Steam at long last. What's more, all you have to do is make the player walk to the left!? This collection includes the seven initial works of the popular Tsugunohi series, as well as an entirely new episode.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.3%, Horror 26.5%, Dark 10.8%, Story Rich 9%, Atmospheric 6.3%

Journey through the psyche… Welcome to the Seaside Hotel, where the final hour of your night shift awaits. Tend to guests, explore their dreams, and lose your sense of Self – time and again. In this dark, labyrinthine adventure, unravel the path to the truth below.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.1%, Horror 15.1%, Anime 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

Experience a meta horror pixel platformer retro game haunted by a mysterious yandere.

Why similar: Horror 25.8%, Psychological Horror 21.2%, Anime 18.5%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

Saiko No Sutoka is a Horror Survival Game where you as a Protagonist must escape and avoid the crazy yandere girl who wants you dead.

Why similar: Horror 30.5%, Psychological Horror 23.7%, Anime 23.5%, Survival Horror 10.4%, Violent 5.7%

A pleasantly anticipated trip back home for the holidays becomes a nightmare for Catherine as a tragic accident leaves her unconscious. After coming to her senses, she realizes that something is dreadfully wrong. She must escape the doll factory she awoke in before it's too late.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.4%, Horror 17.5%, Gothic 12.5% ★, Dark 7.4%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

This is a tale of revenge — of a demon, a girl, and their companions. After seven years of development, the popular dark suspense adventure "Noel the Mortal Fate" finally arrives as a complete edition with all 13 seasons included, fully upgraded and with no extra charges.

Why similar: Anime 20.3%, Horror 18.5%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Story Rich 8.8%

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 20.3%, Story Rich 15.9%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Puzzle 9.8%, Atmospheric 8.5%

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: Psychological Horror 17.5%, Horror 16.5%, Anime 12.4%, Survival Horror 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.7%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26%, Horror 17.2%, Dark 11.5%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Story Rich 9.4%

You can't remember anything, and all you can see is HER. Delve into your story and uncover the truth behind what happened to you and your parents.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.7%, Anime 16.2%, Horror 16.1%, Story Rich 8.8%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

A mystery adventure game and visual novel set on solitary Shironagasu Island. Discover its secrets, solve its mysteries, and escape from the ominous island!

Why similar: Horror 32.4%, Psychological Horror 23.1%, Anime 20.8%, Adventure 10.7%, Story Rich 7%

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 22.5%, Anime 15.7%, Horror 13%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Story Rich 6.1%