Games Like Mato Anomalies

Explore a supernatural RPG with stylish summoners and dark dangers lurking under the neon lights of a cyberpunk Japan. It is up to Ringo, an agent of Aion, to save the world from apocalypse.

Why similar: JRPG 38.3%, Futuristic 17.8%, RPG 12.6%, Anime 12.3%, Violent 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a high-tech, futuristic version of Japan, this party-based JRPG mirrors the cyberpunk and supernatural investigative themes found in Mato Anomalies.

Yuma, an amnesiac detective-in-training, and Shinigami, the spirit haunting him, tackle unsolved mysteries.

Why similar: Detective 33.5%, Anime 17.2%, Mystery 11.8%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the detective-mystery genre combined with a surreal, stylized anime aesthetic and supernatural investigation elements.

Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!

Why similar: JRPG 32.5%, Party-Based RPG 20.8%, Anime 13.4%, Visual Novel 8%, Multiple Endings 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title is the gold standard for blending high-stakes JRPG combat with deep social simulation and stylish, anime-inspired urban investigation.

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

Why similar: Detective 29.9%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Anime 15.9%, Mystery 15.1%, Violent 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in detective-themed visual novels, it features complex psychological mysteries and a unique sci-fi setting that resonates with fans of investigation-heavy narratives.

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: Well-Written 33.9% ★, Supernatural 14.3%, Visual Novel 11.2%, JRPG 9.4%, Anime 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric visual novel excels at building a dark, supernatural mystery in a modern setting, focusing on investigative choices and lore.

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: Detective 27.9%, Anime 16.6%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Mystery 11.1%, Psychological 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, detective-focused adventure that explores the gritty, supernatural underbelly of Tokyo through a branching narrative.

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: Well-Written 45.6% ★, Detective 12.8%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Supernatural 10.8%, Mystery 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on investigating supernatural urban legends, perfectly matching the investigative tone of the seed game.

Tokyo Xanadu eX+; a massive action RPG from the masters of the genre, Nihon Falcom! When high school student Kou Tokisaka encounters the nightmare realm known as the Eclipse, his world is forever changed.

Why similar: JRPG 62.9%, Anime 22.3%, RPG 12.2%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a modern Tokyo setting where characters must investigate supernatural rifts, mirroring the urban fantasy structure of Mato Anomalies.

Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.

Why similar: JRPG 40.1%, Anime 27.5%, Futuristic 12.7%, RPG 12.5%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: With its futuristic setting and focus on a specialized team fighting supernatural threats, this action-RPG shares the high-energy, anime-driven atmosphere of the seed game.

When reports of kidnappings and strange incidents begin to break out across Tokyo, Hinowa Academy's very own Xth Squad is dispatched to investigate and neutralize the imminent danger. Loyalties will be questioned and secrets will be exposed as they desperately search for the truth!

Why similar: JRPG 38%, Anime 30.1%, RPG 16.3%, Violent 15.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling JRPG that features a team of specialists investigating supernatural threats in a futuristic Tokyo.

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: Detective 22.6%, Supernatural 17.1%, Psychological 15.3%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Mystery 12%

Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded mystery visual novel that emphasizes deep investigation and complex, interconnected storylines.

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: Detective 36.7%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Anime 16.9%, Mystery 15.2%, Dark 5%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential detective-mystery game that uses a stylized anime presentation to deliver intense, high-stakes psychological investigations.

Frail Hearts: Versicorae Domlion is an old-school JRPG with a deep and mysterious storyline placed in a fictional dark city of Gris. Explore the story of four troubled souls and kill the abominations that threaten the existence of reality itself.

Why similar: JRPG 31.1%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Dark 16.6%, Mystery 14.4%, Nudity 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, turn-based JRPG that weaves a complex narrative through multiple perspectives, fitting the atmospheric and psychological tone of Mato Anomalies.

A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.

Why similar: Detective 33.7%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Anime 18%, Mystery 13.5%, RPG 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich visual novel that centers on supernatural investigation and puzzle-solving in a modern setting.

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 25.9%, Mystery 19%, Multiple Endings 15.9%, Anime 12.9%, Detective 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This series offers a gripping blend of escape-room puzzles and deep, dark narrative mysteries that will appeal to fans of psychological storytelling.

In a world where psychological states can be quantified, every choice has consequences, victims can become criminals, and the very nature of truth can warp and shift. Can detectives Nadeshiko Kugatachi and Takuma Tsurugi remain on the path of justice as they face the ugly truths of humanity?

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.1%, Anime 27%, Psychological 19.5%, Detective 17%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a dystopian, futuristic society, this visual novel focuses on detective work and moral dilemmas within a dark, cyberpunk world.

Untangle a gripping conspiracy in this noir-influenced mystery, laced with classic RPG elements. Navigate seedy streets to collect clues, upgrade skills and customize weapons. Brawl in turn-based combat with timed hits & combos, to reveal the dark truth that plagues the city’s core and your sanity.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.5%, JRPG 23%, Detective 21.5%, Mystery 9.8%, Multiple Endings 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines classic JRPG mechanics with a gritty, noir-detective aesthetic, offering a unique blend of investigation and turn-based combat.

Explore a surreal world inspired by Kowloon Walled city in this turn-based RPG inspired by Japanese dungeon crawlers from the late 1990s.

Why similar: JRPG 30.2%, Visual Novel 17%, Dark 11.9%, RPG 10.3%, Multiple Endings 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-RPG that captures a unique, atmospheric, and mysterious vibe reminiscent of urban exploration games.

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: Detective 30.1%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Mystery 14.6%, Dark 10.9%, Multiple Endings 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a gritty, detective-noir experience within a visual novel format, focusing on psychological depth and mystery.

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

Why similar: Detective 33.3%, Supernatural 21.9%, Mystery 14.6%, Visual Novel 14%, Anime 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused game that emphasizes investigation and lore-rich storytelling in a mysterious setting.

Mobius. An idyllic world that lets people forget about the pain and problems of reality. Created by a sentient vocaloid program, μ (Mu), reality and fantasy have become blurred, allowing people to relive their high school years in bliss -- but just how real is a virtual happiness?

Why similar: JRPG 42.8%, Anime 23.2%, Violent 16.1%, RPG 15.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: This JRPG explores psychological themes within a virtual reality setting, focusing on character-driven stories and turn-based combat.

RPG Dungeon Crawler set in the modern day. A group of adults must use the powers of supernatural beings from various folklore and mythologies to save a town from an ancient curse.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.7%, JRPG 23%, Supernatural 14.2%, Anime 13.2%, Mystery 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler JRPG that features character-driven progression and an anime-inspired aesthetic.

For when I weep, then I am strong. Battle through Purgatory as Rei to help save her sister in this Action RPG. Switch freely between four playable characters, and uncover each one of their pasts to see the sorrows they have endured.

Why similar: JRPG 48.9%, Anime 31.5%, RPG 17.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, emotional action-RPG that utilizes anime aesthetics to explore themes of grief and supernatural combat in a unique world.

A mad and romantic ADV. Unravel a strange world of science and philosophy with a mecha girl, zombie girl, or beastfolk. Some paths may disturb you... or thrill you.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.3%, Anime 20.5%, Futuristic 20%, Mystery 18.7%, Multiple Endings 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that explores dramatic, mysterious themes through a distinct artistic 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: Visual Novel 28.6%, Anime 20.9%, Nudity 14.1%, Multiple Endings 13%, Dark 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A well-known visual novel that features a futuristic setting and a strong focus on narrative and character relationships.

Play as a detective tasked with catching a serial killer in this visual novel set in post-war Japan. Investigate key locations, question many complex characters, piece together clues, and try to stop the culprit before they end yet another young girl's smile.

Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Anime 14.8%, Mystery 14.3%, Dark 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective-focused visual novel that delves into dark, mature mystery themes with a strong emphasis on investigation.

Embark on an adventure to discover your memories and save the world from a mechanical infection. Maneuver your skill trajectories during battle, and dive into a new dimension with a unique twist on a classic RPG experience.

Why similar: JRPG 48.8%, Anime 17.8%, RPG 16%, Futuristic 15.4%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality JRPG that offers a unique, handcrafted world and deep turn-based combat mechanics.

Join spirit detective Kagami Makoto and his demon familiars as they hunt down the wandering ghosts disrupting the peace of his small town.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.6%, Anime 19.7%, Violent 16.6%, Supernatural 15.2%, Nudity 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that blends supernatural mystery with character-focused storytelling and a dark, atmospheric tone.

The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.

Why similar: Detective 33.8%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Mystery 13.6%, Multiple Endings 12.1%, RPG 10.5%

In this adventure game, play as Miori, a young detective tasked with finding a missing person and purifying the ominous 'Illusory 8th Street.' Challenge your dexterity with fun Quick Time Events and push forward... or get punished for being too slow.

Why similar: JRPG 37.1%, Nudity 20.3%, Anime 18.4%, Dark 10.1%, RPG 7.9%

If I say there’s an hour “hidden” between one day and the next... would you believe me? Master the power of the heart, Persona, and uncover the tragic truth of the Dark Hour.

Why similar: JRPG 23.3%, Party-Based RPG 22.5%, Anime 12.7%, Visual Novel 7.7%, Dark 7.5%

You awaken in the Forest of Silver Shallots, setting out to uncover the secret of the Morphean Paradox. Above, factions weave their schemes; below, the black mist hides a swelling undercurrent. Time never stands still, and truth wears many faces. Not everyone can return to their fate…

Why similar: JRPG 21.3%, Party-Based RPG 20.8%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Psychological 12.4%

Your class goes on a field trip to Durhal Cathedral before things take an unexpected turn. Solve the mystery before you and your friends perish!

Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Mystery 19%, Anime 17.5%, Multiple Endings 13.6%, RPG 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that focuses on mystery and horror elements within a stylized, anime-influenced world.

Play as Sophie, a private investigator not unlike Sherlock Holmes. It's up to Sophie to uncover the hidden truths of London through her investigations. What mysteries and intrigue await her? Find out in this steampunk RPG!

Why similar: Nudity 25.2%, JRPG 16.9%, Detective 16.5%, RPG 12.8%, Anime 11.5%

ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.

Why similar: Futuristic 34.6%, Anime 30.7%, RPG 22.1%, Adventure 7.9%, Singleplayer 4.7%

"Have we all been acting waywardly?" An Adventure RPG that deals with the life and death of wayward humans, striving to escape a syndicate that creates monsters.

Why similar: JRPG 20.9%, Multiple Endings 15.8%, Violent 15.2%, Anime 14.7%, Dark 12.2%

To be a "leader" that guides others forward, or to be an uncompromising "ruler"...VARLET is a school life RPG where, through encounters with troubled boys and girls who are also searching for themselves, you begin to uncover a version of yourself you never knew existed.

Why similar: JRPG 24.5%, Detective 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Anime 13.1%, Futuristic 11.1%

In this story-driven SRPG,you play as the manager of the virtual idol group “Alters”.Command five girls wearing Tokusatsu-style hero suits to fight monsters,Build trust and form deep bonds with them while uncovering the dark secrets of Big corporation that controls everything through algorithms…

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.3%, JRPG 23.6%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Anime 10.9%

Experience the newest tactical RPG from the creators of Girls’ Frontline. Some 30 years in the future, AU agent Mendo and the mysterious girl Jefuty find themselves in gruesome battles against armed URNC forces…

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 27.7%, Anime 17.9%, Mystery 17.9%, Multiple Endings 17.5%, Atmospheric 9.1%

In the city of Otsuna, a crimson-eyed girl invites Ryou to help her defeat a powerful enemy. An endless night approaches... but alongside his new friends, can Ryou cut through the darkness and save the world? Find out in this urban fantasy visual novel-dungeon crawler hybrid!

Why similar: JRPG 44.8%, Anime 21.3%, RPG 20.2%, Adventure 11.2%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Witness the harrowing descent of three strong and beautiful adventurers through all kinds of strange events —mind control twisting their wills.

Why similar: JRPG 47.7%, Anime 19.8%, Nudity 18.3%, RPG 11.4%, Singleplayer 2.8%

The samurai detective visual novel! Solve crimes and pass judgment on vigilantes, officials, inventors, and brigands to protect a city of eternal cherry blossoms.

Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Violent 12.2%, Mystery 11.8%, Anime 10.2%

Join Cram, Cronos, Retla, and Esty as they discover the secrets behind the great ruins that lie beneath their feet in this combo-based, action packed indie RPG!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32.3%, JRPG 28.3%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Anime 12%, RPG 6.9%

Create a party, layer on new classes, and uncover the mystery behind the seeming reappearance of a long-gone city in this classicly-styled RPG.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 42.6%, JRPG 37%, RPG 9.9%, Futuristic 9%, Singleplayer 1.5%

This is a turn-based strategy game. You'll assume the role of the Special Investigations Division Chief at the Bureau of Crisis Response (BCR), leading agents deep into Bleak Mountains City, a metropolis steeped in retro 1980s charm, to investigate and contain various supernatural “Visions”.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 33.4%, JRPG 19.4%, Anime 15.6%, RPG 11.5%, Mystery 10.8%

The Chosen is a heroic RPG. Will you be able to unravel the mysterious plot against you and become the Chosen?

Why similar: Anime 35.4%, Nudity 26.1%, JRPG 19.3%, RPG 14.2%, Adventure 3.8%

Affogato is a RPG featuring a unique 'reverse tower defense' mechanic. Play as a sorceress managing a café in Arorua. Meet customers from all walks of life, hear their stories and travel into their minds to help them defeat their inner demons. Experience a city life that exudes magic and excitement.

Why similar: JRPG 52%, Anime 29.3%, RPG 11.4%, Adventure 5.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%

In collaboration with Corpse Party scenario writer Makoto Kedouin, this horror RPG follows Mai Toyama’s search for her sister in a quiet lakeside town. She’ll unravel clues to the town’s past by day, and battle Shadow Matter by night. Can you uncover the truth before reality is consumed by darkness?

Why similar: JRPG 32%, RPG 18.7%, Anime 18.3%, Violent 12.1%, Visual Novel 9.1%

Welcome to the small, quaint town of Akanemachi. Eerie disturbances have been popping up after a recent earthquake, shaking up the residents' lives. Aya, a perfectly normal woman of the town, takes it upon herself to investigate the mysteries and banish the looming evil.

Why similar: JRPG 54.2%, RPG 28.9%, Nudity 12.5%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Death end re;Quest takes the classic turn-based RPG and flips it upside-down. Switch between the RPG action of the game world and the visual novel segments of the real world. In the realm of game development, it may seem all fun and games until the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur.

Why similar: JRPG 34%, Anime 22.1%, Visual Novel 12.1%, RPG 9%, Violent 8.7%

Demonschool is a new-style tactics RPG where motion equals action. Defeat big weirdos in between the human and demon worlds as Faye and her misfit companions, while navigating university life on a mysterious island.

Why similar: JRPG 27.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.8%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Mystery 13.8%, Anime 12.1%

Basically the story goes as visual novel form. Sometimes, the system switches into dot part, and you can control the character to continue the story.

Why similar: Anime 14.4%, Detective 14.3%, Psychological 13.8%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Violent 10.7%

Fallen takes you on an adventure with Makina into the Ruins of Gardona. What fate awaits Makina and her friends on their travels as they descend further into the ruins? Find out in this JRPG classic!

Why similar: Nudity 40.2%, JRPG 17.3%, Anime 15.8%, RPG 15.2%, Multiple Endings 6%

A classic RPG with visual novel elements, turn-based combat, and exploration. Play as the slave Oretti as she explores the dark corners of Jerez. Survive its dangers, battle monsters in the arena, and shape her fate through the choices you make.

Why similar: JRPG 26.6%, Nudity 19.6%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Anime 13.5%, Multiple Endings 11.3%

Strange events occur at a sanatorium for those with unusual abilities. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth. What will be released when all secrets are revealed? Goodness? Or… pure ”EVIL”?

Why similar: JRPG 26.6%, Anime 20.9%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Multiple Endings 14.2%, RPG 12%

Explore the Sanctuary of Darkness, a mysterious dungeon beneath the Kingdom of Haillard. Obtain the soul of the Cursed Saintess waiting in its depths and unravel the truth of this strange world in this sinister turn-based RPG.

Why similar: JRPG 40%, Anime 23.7%, RPG 13.6%, Nudity 13.5%, Adventure 5.1%

玩家将和故事中性格各异的角色一起，解开神秘超自然事件的真相。并逐步了解贯穿整部游戏的核心——万华镜，及其持有者莲华的秘密。

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.3%, Anime 23.1%, Nudity 14.2%, Mystery 13.8%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Protect a noblewoman reckoning with unholy powers as she wards off the soul of the Demon King sealed inside her. Doubt your own companions, survive against unforgiving hordes of monsters. But beware; every choice has consequences in this epic JRPG adventure of betrayal, romance & self-acceptance.

Why similar: JRPG 29.4%, Party-Based RPG 24.3%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Anime 13%, Atmospheric 7.9%

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: Psychological 17.7%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Anime 12.7%, Mystery 11.9%, Dark 11.7%