Games Like MAMIYA

Step into the shoes of an aspiring author during the Taisho era in this psychedelic BL murder-mystery visual novel. Travel back in time to try and save your friends while confronting your own character flaws. Will you retreat into your fantasies, or can you keep it together enough to rescue them?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.1%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Psychological Horror 12%, Emotional 9.3%, Mystery 8.4%

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+ 17.8%, Visual Novel 15.1%, 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%, Visual Novel 26.5%, Psychological Horror 7.8%, Horror 5.8%, Anime 5.3%

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 22.8%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Mystery 12.2%, Choices Matter 11.9%, Multiple Endings 9.6%

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

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+ 30.7%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Horror 10.6%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Choices Matter 10%

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

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+ 43.5%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Anime 7.9%, Choices Matter 7.6%, Multiple Endings 7.2%

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

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 23.7%, Multiple Endings 20.2%, Mystery 15.1%, Anime 11.6%, Story Rich 11%

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

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+ 28%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Mystery 9.7%, Choices Matter 9.7%

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 25.7%, Horror 15.1%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Choices Matter 10.7%, Multiple Endings 7.8%

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

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 23.2%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Multiple Endings 12.3%, Story Rich 11.6%, Choices Matter 11.4%

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 17.9%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Horror 10.4%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, Mystery 10.2%

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 26.7%, Mystery 13.9%, Anime 13%, Story Rich 12.8%, Multiple Endings 8.8%

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

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+ 29.2%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Story Rich 9%, Anime 8.2%

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

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 22.4%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Mystery 14.1%, Story Rich 11.9%, Anime 10.5%

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

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+ 23.7%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Story Rich 10.5%, Mystery 10.5%

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

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 36.3%, Multiple Endings 14%, Anime 13.2%, Story Rich 12.3%, Mystery 10.8%

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

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 25.6%, Psychological Horror 23.2%, Mystery 12.8%, Story Rich 11%, Horror 9.3%

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

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+ 27.9%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Story Rich 9.1%, Anime 8.6%

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

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 31.8%, Mystery 20.3%, Story Rich 16.7%, Anime 15.3%, 2D 4.4%

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

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+ 24.3%, Visual Novel 14%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Multiple Endings 9.8%

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

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 22.8%, Visual Novel 22.1%, Multiple Endings 12.1%, Mystery 10.1%, Choices Matter 9.7%

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

Psychological horror and mystery game 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 and investigate murders while trying to escape Death. This is a visual novel and point and click game.

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.1%, Psychological Horror 18%, Emotional 11.3%, Mystery 10.6%, Story Rich 9.9%

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

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+ 29.7%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Mystery 11.6%, Emotional 10.4%, Story Rich 9.8%

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

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%, Anime 19.4%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Horror 7.5%, Mystery 5.7%

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

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

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.1%, Psychological Horror 20.8%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Horror 8%, Multiple Endings 6.6%

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.9%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Multiple Endings 9.4%, Story Rich 9.2%, Emotional 8.9%

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

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 18.3%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Emotional 12.3%, Multiple Endings 9.5%, Anime 9.2%

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

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 33.1%, Visual Novel 25.6%, Anime 14.2%, 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.

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 17.3%, Psychological Horror 17%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Emotional 10.5%, Anime 8.9%

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 34.6%, Horror 17%, Anime 15.6%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, 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.

"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 31.5%, Drama 20.2%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Casual 6.2%, Anime 5.8%

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+ 25.3%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Emotional 11.4%, Mystery 9.4%, Story Rich 8.3%

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 28.6%, Psychological Horror 16%, Mystery 12.2%, Story Rich 10.6%, Anime 10.3%

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+ 16.6%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Multiple Endings 8.5%

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.1%, Psychological Horror 22.8%, Mystery 14.3%, Story Rich 11.2%, Anime 4.9%

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 16.1%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Multiple Endings 10.3%

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 26.2%, Mystery 13.5%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Horror 11%, Drama 8.1%

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+ 25.6%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Psychological Horror 11%, Emotional 9.6%, Story Rich 8.8%

It's up to you to decide how far you're willing to go in order to survive in this psychological thriller visual novel about two best friends trapped in an experiment. Can these two men survive their choices between physical and psychological harm long enough to earn freedom?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.7%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Anime 8.7%, Emotional 6%

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+ 32.1%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Mystery 11.2%, Anime 10.2%, Horror 9%

A horror-romance visual novel following the trials of a dysfunctional friend group thrust back into the wish-granting wonderland of their youth. Either they face the issues plaguing them or risk dying in horrific ways again… and again… and again.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.7%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Emotional 10.5%, Horror 8.1%

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+ 22.5%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Horror 7.9%, Story Rich 6.9%

"The Bunker Notes" is a visual novel about a concrete trap where the past whispers through the cracks of rusted doors. In this world, survival is everything; meeting another person might be your last mistake.

Why similar: Noir 27.3%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Emotional 9.6%, Horror 7.2%

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%, LGBTQ+ 15.9%, Drama 12.6%, Noir 9.2%, Mystery 9.1%

A free drama-mystery visual novel with a modern fantasy setting. Reach out to the fourteen people trapped inside to find the truth through eighteen endings, influenced by but not exclusively bound to your own system time.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.7%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Mystery 11.3%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Story Rich 9.3%

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 22.2%, Multiple Endings 13.3%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Anime 11.8%, Story Rich 10.9%

“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 23.9%, Drama 20.4%, Anime 12.7%, Emotional 11.5%, Horror 7.2%

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 27.9%, Multiple Endings 14.8%, Horror 14.6%, Anime 13.7%, Mystery 13%

Uncover the skeletons in Hana's closet in "MINE MEMORY," a gripping psychological visual novel. Dive into Hana's memories, shape her destiny, and confront haunting choices with deep consequences.

Why similar: Mystery 24.4%, Choices Matter 22.4%, Story Rich 14.8%, Visual Novel 11%, Dark 7.4%

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

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.6%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Horror 6.4%

A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.3%, Emotional 19.8%, LGBTQ+ 16.8%, Story Rich 12.8%, Mystery 7.8%

"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+ 27.9%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Emotional 10.2%, Horror 10.1%

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.2%, Anime 11.8%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Multiple Endings 6.8%, Mystery 6.7%

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 20.5%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Multiple Endings 13.4%, Choices Matter 11.9%, Horror 9.9%

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+ 23.5%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Multiple Endings 9.7%, Choices Matter 8.9%, Horror 8.5%

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 20.2%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Horror 11.2%, Story Rich 10.9%, Multiple Endings 10.5%

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 22.8%, Psychological Horror 9.1%, Multiple Endings 6.7%, Horror 6.7%

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 21.9%, Psychological Horror 20.4%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Anime 14.4%, Multiple Endings 7.9%

The silent union of two girls begins to dissolve in an abandoned high school. A melancholic and liminal short story played in a single sitting, where the fear of collapse is felt at every moment.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 19.6%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Emotional 9.1%, Mystery 8.7%

SeaBed is a yuri-themed psychological mystery visual novel told through the perspectives of three separate characters: Sachiko, Takako and Narasaki.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 43.2%, Visual Novel 30.5%, Anime 9.9%, Mystery 6.8%, Story Rich 4.2%