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Games Like Mandemon

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Anime, Visual Novel, Psychological Horror.

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Crumbling school buildings in Japan. A string of bizarre incidents. The eerie legend of Mandemon. Lies and truth intertwine. Love and hatred blur in the mist. What will you do? Who can you trust? Welcome to a cruel world of deceit and suffering—

Reviews: Very Positive — 87% — of 373 reviews
Released: 2023-08-01
Developer: 致意
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 3.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 15.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 83%

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  54. #54 Ghost in the pool
    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 358 reviews2021
    Dev: CASCHA GAMES
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    A bizarre campus legend, take you into the traditional Japanese black-and-white comic horror story. Witness the familiar scenes and contemplate the terrifying moments.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 29.5%, Anime 19.5%, Adventure 10.4%, Psychological Horror 10%, Thriller 10%

  55. #55 The Simen Rumors
    67% matchVery Positive79% of 441 reviews2026
    Dev: 羊之口
    Windows

    本游戏以视觉小说的形式,收录了十四个奇幻恐怖的短篇故事。从网站专栏的投稿、社团的恐怖故事分享会、到某座设施中的秘密实验……你将以不同的视角,探索发生在鸶门市周边的种种奇妙传闻。

    Why similar: Word Game 28.9%, Visual Novel 22.9%, Mystery 20.3%, Detective 13.1%, Lore-Rich 7.6%

  56. #56 Folie Fatale
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 2,697 reviews2024
    Dev: Kanmidoko (神海処)Pub: 346lab Localization
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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

    Why similar: Visual Novel 27.6%, Mystery 19.4%, Thriller 15.9%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Anime 13.9%

  57. #57 Fearbonding
    67% matchVery Positive96% of 162 reviews2025
    Dev: Night Asobu
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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: Visual Novel 30.6%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Mystery 17.8%, Horror 11.1%, Anime 10.4%

  58. #58 DAEMON MASQUERADE
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 523 reviews2024
    Dev: Callum Page
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.

    Why similar: Mystery 24.7%, Visual Novel 22.6%, Detective 19.1%, Anime 16.3%, Lore-Rich 12.3%

  59. #59 BAD END THEATER
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,071 reviews2021
    Dev: NomnomNami
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 59.5%, Cute 18.3%, Anime 16.9%, 2D 5.3%

  60. #60 Suhoshin
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 175 reviews2022
    Dev: No More 500
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Suhoshin is a 2D Visual Novel set in the medieval Joseon period of Korea. While investigating a series of mysterious murders, you will have to make choices that will lead you down different paths toward different endings.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 23.6%, Mystery 19.8%, Anime 14.6%, Thriller 13.4%, Psychological Horror 10.9%

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