Games Like MAMIYA

Follow the protagonist's pursuit to uncover the death of his friends during the Taisho era of Japan. An highly-acclaimed, psychedelic BL murder-mystery visual novel from indie developer ADELTA!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 51.8%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Story Rich 7.1%, Multiple Endings 6.6%, Anime 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, surreal, and deeply psychological BL visual novel that mirrors MAMIYA's focus on existential dread and queer identity.

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: LGBTQ+ 17.4%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Story Rich 7.8%, Mystery 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic, emotionally heavy visual novel that excels in psychological storytelling and complex, multi-layered mysteries.

As madness and horror devour his world, can Youji find hope amid the nightmare? Experience a bond deeper and darker than love in this unforgettable visual novel.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 47.7%, Visual Novel 26.6%, Psychological Horror 7%, Horror 5.7%, Anime 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This iconic title is a masterclass in disturbing, psychological horror within a queer-focused narrative framework.

Unravel a string of gruesome murders terrorizing Tokyo in this mystery-thriller visual novel. The secrets of a case from six years prior may just be the key to the current unending cycle of tragedy—and the thing that cracks this woeful world’s shell may be one girl’s smile.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.3%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Mystery 11.5%, Choices Matter 11.5%, Multiple Endings 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, noir-inspired detective mystery that shares the dark, mature tone found in MAMIYA.

Aoba's vibrant cyberpunk world is one of contrasts: high-tech virtual reality battles versus street gang turf wars, ultra-exclusive luxury resorts and tiny junk shops. The choices you make will shape the path of Aoba's journey into the dark secrets lurking beneath the glossy sheen of the city.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 40.5%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Anime 7.5%, Choices Matter 7.5%, Multiple Endings 7%

Why You'll Like It: A seminal queer visual novel that features dark, psychological undertones and a distinct, memorable aesthetic.

Explore the inner demons of three childhood friends on a summer retreat. Unearth secrets, fears and obsessions as you help them reconnect and rediscover themselves. A mature and treacherous visual novel from the creator of Milky Way Prince – The Vampire Star.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.6%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Multiple Endings 9.9%, Horror 9.9%, Choices Matter 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, queer-centric visual novel that explores psychological trauma and existential themes through a unique, stylized lens.

NO, THANK YOU!!! is a dark, dramatic mystery hidden behind a comic veneer as all of the men in this yaoi visual novel harbor their own secrets. Uncover the mystery behind the protagonist and this bar disguising a detective agency while flirting with the guys and growing intimate with them.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.5%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Drama 10.7%, Multiple Endings 9.5%, Choices Matter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark and gritty visual novel that balances intense character drama with a compelling, mystery-driven plot.

When seven people fall prey to a vicious curse, they will discover that horror rests not from the shadows lurking about, but within themselves. To what ends will one go in order to survive?

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.5%, Horror 15%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Choices Matter 11%, Multiple Endings 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A branching horror visual novel that emphasizes the psychological impact of choices on its diverse cast of characters.

Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.5%, Multiple Endings 20.5%, Mystery 15.2%, Anime 11.4%, Story Rich 11%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes psychological mystery that forces players to make difficult choices with heavy existential consequences.

Kidnapped and taken to an unfamiliar location, nine people find themselves forced to participate in a diabolical Nonary Game by an enigmatic mastermind called Zero. Why were they there? Why were they chosen to put their lives on the line? And more importantly, who can be trusted?

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.8%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Multiple Endings 12.5%, Choices Matter 11.6%, Story Rich 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A complex, science-fiction mystery that masterfully utilizes existential dread and branching narrative paths.

Unravel the mystery in this cute psychological horror VN, set deep in the woods of the Tatras Mountains. Will you wind up on the chopping block?

Why similar: Visual Novel 17.7%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Horror 10.3%, Mystery 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deceptive psychological horror game that hides its dark, unsettling themes behind a deceptively cute aesthetic.

Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.5%, Mystery 14.1%, Anime 13.1%, Story Rich 12.8%, Multiple Endings 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, psychological detective mystery that blends dark humor with deep, character-focused storytelling.

Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.1%, Psychological Horror 20.5%, Drama 12.4%, Mystery 11.1%, Story Rich 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, mystery-focused psychological horror game that explores the supernatural through a grounded, investigative lens.

Shishimai Rinka was a high schooler who ran a small café named Lion House in place of her grandmother. She lived her life much like any other person her age, but one day, she was caught up in an explosion while returning home on the train alongside her friend, Hitsuji Naomi.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29.7%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Story Rich 9.2%, Anime 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A death game visual novel that focuses on character-driven drama and the existential weight of survival.

The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.4%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Story Rich 10.7%, Mystery 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: An existential sci-fi mystery that uses a loop-based narrative to explore themes of trust, identity, and isolation.

The Silver Case – the debut title from world-renowned developer SUDA51 has been fully remastered and localized to English for the first time ever!

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.2%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Mystery 14.2%, Story Rich 11.9%, Anime 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired psychological thriller that features a surreal, avant-garde aesthetic and deep, cryptic mysteries.

Rescue squad captain Watase Kasasagi wakes up without his memories in the middle of his most critical mission yet-- a nuclear meltdown at a research facility. In an unfamiliar place and without his years of training, he must rescue the survivors and escape...

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.1%, Multiple Endings 14.2%, Anime 13%, Story Rich 12.3%, Mystery 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, multi-perspective psychological thriller with complex branching paths and high-stakes decision-making.

A visual novel about an abusive relationship, idealization, and intimacy. Live a summer of dysfunctional love through branching storylines, twists, sudden changes, and an innovative mechanic where you choose which senses to use with your boyfriend.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Story Rich 8.6%, Anime 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An intimate, dark, and queer-focused narrative that explores the complexities of toxic relationships and identity.

Lkyt is a tragic gay romance visual novel about the bonds that form between warriors fighting hopeless odds. Set in a feudal-Japan themed dark fantasy world, you and your chosen partner must use the power from your bond to last one day longer in your mission to achieve a brighter future.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 21.4%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Drama 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, queer-focused fantasy visual novel that incorporates psychological elements and multiple, branching endings.

An intricate mystery visual novel. Search text, piece together clues, and jump around the story to unravel the tangled events within the sealed tower.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.6%, Mystery 20.4%, Story Rich 16.8%, Anime 15.1%, 2D 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dense, mystery-heavy visual novel that excels at building a pervasive sense of dread and intellectual curiosity.

Horror mystery about a boy who desperately wants a Normal life in the most abnormal city in the world. Help Timor understand his cruel life in this supernatural city while trying to survive one more day. In a universe where Sleep is an illness. This is a visual novel with point and click features.

Why similar: Visual Novel 17.5%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Emotional 9.7%, Horror 9.6%, Mystery 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A poignant, interactive exploration of grief and existentialism that mirrors the emotional weight found in MAMIYA.

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 21%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Mystery 9.4%, Choices Matter 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological otome that utilizes choose-your-own-adventure mechanics to explore intense, character-driven conflict.

Sci-Fi Mystery Visual Novel. Nine people are trapped in an underground research facility, forced to play a game of life and death. Check your log to find the truth that connects those apparent strangers - if you even want to, that is.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 29.4%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Mystery 11.7%, Emotional 10.6%, Story Rich 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A philosophical and existential mystery that challenges the player's understanding of self and reality.

A deeply unsettling visual novel following a boy who returns to his hometown expecting to find peace; however, it isn't long before his hopes are dashed by the monster known as Gore Screaming Show.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.4%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Emotional 11.1%, Drama 10.7%, Multiple Endings 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, disturbing psychological horror visual novel that pushes the boundaries of its genre with dark, visceral storytelling.

An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27%, Psychological Horror 20.4%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Horror 8%, Multiple Endings 6.8%

The tragedy of Hinamizawa is over. Those held captive within its grip are free from the fate that bound them to June 1983. Yet the tale of Hinamizawa is not truly complete. There are many worlds not yet explored.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.1%, Anime 20%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Horror 6.9%, Mystery 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic psychological horror series that masterfully deconstructs the breakdown of a small community and the human psyche.

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.7%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Multiple Endings 9.5%, Story Rich 9.1%, Emotional 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror visual novel that centers on themes of memory, identity, and the fragility of the human mind.

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: Psychological Horror 33.3%, Visual Novel 25.5%, Anime 14.1%, Horror 11.5%, Story Rich 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A subversive psychological horror experience that uses the visual novel format to break the fourth wall and challenge player expectations.

Mysterious deaths. Dreams that are reality, and reality that is a dream. Will Noah be able to move forward and solve the mystery⁠—or will he give in to the demons of his past? A story-rich BL mystery visual novel.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.3%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Drama 10.9%, Emotional 10.3%, Mystery 8.5%

Two pairs of twins war for love, life, and limb beneath the curtain of a dark Tokyo night. From the artisans at CRAFTWORK comes a visual novel lush with art, action, and mystery; a story of GEMINISM—deformity and divinity.

Why similar: Visual Novel 17.1%, Psychological Horror 17%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Emotional 10.6%, Anime 8.7%

Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, the quaint little aquarium, Manten Aquarium. Numerous urban legends have arisen from here. On the night of the full moon the waters turn to blood and man faced fish lurk within.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.8%, Horror 16.9%, Anime 15.4%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, dark mystery set in an aquarium that focuses on psychological tension and unsettling revelations.

From the creators of the critically acclaimed STEINS;GATE comes a sensational new visual novel: CHAOS;CHILD. Set in Shibuya in 2015, a group of high school students who survived an earthquake six years ago find themselves at the center of a new series of bizarre murders in the city.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.5%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Mystery 12.5%, Story Rich 10.5%, Anime 10.4%

A dark fantasy tale where death is not the end but the path to the truth. Two magi trapped in a collapsing tower must unravel a deadly mystery. Each death reveals another piece of the puzzle that is their shared past and forbidden love. For fans of House in Fata Morgana and literary dark fantasy.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Multiple Endings 8.4%

Paradise is a Boys Love visual novel and tells the story of a group of men who go on holiday on a deserted island. When things begin to go wrong, they realize to their horror that they are stranded. Turns out that’s only the start of their problems.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Drama 11.6%, Mystery 10.1%, Anime 8.9%

The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive?

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.2%, Psychological Horror 22.6%, Mystery 14.3%, Story Rich 11.4%, Anime 5.2%

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: Visual Novel 27%, Mystery 14.1%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Horror 11.4%, Anime 8.1%

"Hira Hira Hihiru" is a visual novel set in a fictional Taishō Era. It tells the story of its two protagonists' struggle against Aerodema, a terrifying disease which brings the dead back to life.

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.8%, Choices Matter 14.7%, Drama 13.6%, Casual 6.7%, Anime 6.2%

How far would you go to bring someone back from the dead? Discover the depths that some will go to in this horror-adventure game.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.6%, Multiple Endings 15.2%, Horror 14.4%, Anime 13.7%, Mystery 13.2%

Fearbonding is a Yandere x Demon BL Horror Visual Novel. Play as Hinata, a demon, and try to tame the deranged Kosuke. Will you get to satisfy your hunger for fear through your new hunting dog or will you be the one to get devoured?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.1%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Horror 7.8%, Multiple Endings 7%

Rewind time to save your girlfriend in a twisted high school death game. A gripping yuri visual novel: Investigate brutal murders, unravel psychological horrors, and fight for a forbidden love that defies death itself.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.9%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Psychological Horror 10%, Drama 9.7%, Emotional 8.8%

A short visual novel where a private investigator gets reeled into a murky mystery, entangled in lies, secrets, and a family curse.

Why similar: Visual Novel 16.7%, LGBTQ+ 16.5%, Noir 9.7%, Mystery 9.6%, Drama 8.3%

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 26.3%, Psychological Horror 23%, Multiple Endings 14%, Anime 10.2%, Story Rich 10%

Haunted by the ability to read minds, Suteru embarks on a journey of revenge against those who wronged him. Uncovering the secrets of his tormentors, he must confront his demons in a story that explores the depths and darkness of the human mind.

Why similar: Visual Novel 15.9%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Multiple Endings 11.4%, Choices Matter 10.7%, Drama 10.3%

Pink Noise is a nonlinear visual novel in the psychological horror genre, immersing you in the retro atmosphere of the '90s. It tells the tale of a group of teenagers who unknowingly set off a chain of terrifying events. What secrets lie within the mysterious VHS tape they should’ve never played?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.2%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Choices Matter 11%, Multiple Endings 10.5%

Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a multi-ending mystery adventure game. A group of boys and girls who have lost their memories gather in a “Tokyo” that is both familiar and unfamiliar. They must trace their lost memories to escape the bizarre labyrinths. Are they prepared to confront their “true selves”?

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.8%, Multiple Endings 12%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Anime 10.4%, Drama 10%

A story-driven psychological horror RPG about a group of friends who unintentionally become bound together after encountering 7 curses from a school.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.9%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Multiple Endings 13.1%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Horror 9.5%

A BL/yaoi mystery visual novel that follows a man named Sebastian as he’s forced into a game of life-or-death, alongside three strangers. Who put him there, and more importantly… who can he trust?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.5%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Drama 10.3%, Multiple Endings 9.5%, Mystery 9.2%

WE KNOW THE DEVIL is a visual novel about teens reluctantly fighting the devil at summer camp. Follow meangirl Neptune, tomboy Jupiter, and shy shy Venus as they get to know each other--but one always gets left out.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 37.2%, Visual Novel 22.6%, Psychological Horror 9.1%, Horror 6.8%, Multiple Endings 6.7%

Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of Nauris, where enchanting landscapes hide terrifying secrets: the strange behavior of elders, sinister rituals of priests, and the disappearance of citizens. Madness lurks everywhere – will you master it or become its victim? The choice is yours.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.9%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Horror 11.1%, Story Rich 10.9%, Multiple Endings 10.6%

A yandere yuri visual novel with a fairytale theme. Can you escape from your mysterious pursuer?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.2%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Choices Matter 6.5%

"Project Vostok" is a non-linear horror visual novel about a group of airplane crash survivors finding a mysterious Soviet-era bunker in Altai mountains. Uncover the story full of drama, horrors and decide the fate a of various cast of heroes in this free visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 16.1%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Horror 9.1%, Choices Matter 8.6%, Multiple Endings 8.5%

“Perennial Dusk -Kinsenka-” is a kinetic novel about how the human heart endures relentless violence and limitless cruelty, telling the story of a group of exorcists-in-training as they gather the pieces needed to mend their wounded souls.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.7%, Drama 13.8%, Anime 13.6%, Emotional 12.7%, Horror 7.7%

This world is woven of strings, of fate and of hate. What do you see, detective? A horror-mystery yuri visual novel peering into the maddening darkness of love and death.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.2%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Choices Matter 9.1%, Horror 8.4%

Train of Afterlife is a mystery, psychological, horror Visual Novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37%, Anime 11.7%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Multiple Endings 6.9%, Mystery 6.7%

"Curse of the Shadow" is a BL-themed horror visual novel. Cursed by a "ghost", protagonist Xu finds eerie dark shadows in every photo he takes.Once escaping reality, he’s forced by fate to face fears again.To uncover the curse’s truth, he and two friends embark on a terrifying, unknown journey.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.1%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Psychological Horror 14%, Emotional 10.5%, Multiple Endings 10.3%

Nine participants awaken, trapped in an underground facility. To escape, they must play a game with deadly consequences. Who will live, and who will die? The choice is yours. Let the Decision Game begin…

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.8%, Psychological Horror 20.5%, Choices Matter 11.6%, Mystery 11.4%, Story Rich 11.2%

A mystery adventure set at the collapse site of a live survival audition show. Trapped contestants communicate with each other—and the outside world through social media—as they wait for rescue. But as unexpected events unfold, trust begins to crack, and survival becomes far more complicated.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.7%, Emotional 15.9%, Drama 14.9%, Choices Matter 12.9%, Mystery 12.6%

A dark, psychological romance VN about a British ghost who has haunted you since childhood. When you get close to a new boy at college, he starts to get possessive, and the mind games begin!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.8%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Multiple Endings 9%, Choices Matter 8.5%, Anime 8.2%

Solstice is a dystopian mystery visual novel about small personal disasters that turn into great catastrophes.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.5%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Multiple Endings 11.4%, Choices Matter 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%

Enigma is an atmospheric, full-length visual novel where you discover the secrets of Enigma, a worldwide epidemic, and a forest on a lonely island that bears its name.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.9%, LGBTQ+ 23.6%, Anime 17%, Mystery 13.6%, Adventure 6%