Games Like Misao - 2024 HD Remaster

Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.

Why similar: RPGMaker 26.5% ★, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Horror 10.8%, Anime 8%, Survival Horror 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Like Misao, this title is a cornerstone of the RPG Maker horror genre, featuring a young protagonist navigating a terrifying, puzzle-filled environment.

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

Why similar: RPGMaker 16.5% ★, Surreal 12.7%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Horror 9.3%, Female Protagonist 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully uses a surreal, art-gallery setting to deliver psychological horror and exploration mechanics similar to Misao.

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: RPGMaker 34.4% ★, Horror 18.4%, Psychological Horror 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, Female Protagonist 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a tense, trap-filled experience that mirrors the high-stakes puzzle-solving and sudden death scenarios found in Misao.

"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: RPGMaker 19.1% ★, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Horror 8.8%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Survival Horror 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-heavy horror game shares the same blend of 2D exploration, puzzle-solving, and dark, character-driven storytelling.

Venture into the woods as you play Little Goody Two Shoes, a phantasmagorical horror narrative adventure where all your decisions matter!

Why similar: Horror 21.6%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, RPG 13.7%, Exploration 11.8%, Anime 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a school-aged protagonist in a dark, supernatural setting that perfectly captures the eerie, folklore-inspired horror of Misao.

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 18.3%, Female Protagonist 12%, Anime 10.3%, RPG 8.7%, Dark 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a beautifully surreal horror adventure that emphasizes exploration and uncovering the dark secrets of a mysterious world.

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 18.2%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Survival Horror 12.5%, Dark 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: This death-game narrative focuses on high-stakes decision-making and character relationships that feel very similar to the mystery-solving in Misao.

Alas, it was the "promised place," where Shiori was never meant to go. Finally, a remake of The Forest of Drizzling Rain, that masterpiece of an exploration horror game with multiple endings from the creator of the big hit Angels of Death!

Why similar: Horror 18.2%, RPG 17%, RPGMaker 14.8% ★, Anime 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a grounded yet unsettling atmosphere that focuses on uncovering the hidden history of a strange, 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 17.1%, Anime 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Horror 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique, modern take on the RPG Maker horror style with a heavy focus on atmosphere and psychological tension.

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: RPGMaker 25.6% ★, Horror 19.7%, Anime 12.5%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, RPG 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: As a classic school-based horror game, it shares the same themes of trapped students and supernatural threats that define the Misao experience.

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 22%, Horror 11.8%, Psychological 11.7%, Puzzle 9.7%, Story Rich 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This psychological horror game uses surreal imagery and a young protagonist to explore dark themes through point-and-click puzzle mechanics.

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 23.5%, Survival Horror 18.7%, Female Protagonist 12%, Anime 7.7%, Psychological Horror 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This survival-horror game is set in a school and emphasizes stealth and exploration while being pursued by an unstoppable supernatural force.

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

Why similar: RPGMaker 21.4% ★, Surreal 14.4%, Psychological Horror 11%, Psychological 10.9%, Horror 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive surreal exploration game, focusing on wandering through dreamscapes to uncover cryptic, unsettling imagery.

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: RPGMaker 41.3% ★, Horror 18.1%, Psychological Horror 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Female Protagonist 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the classic RPG Maker horror aesthetic with a focus on mystery and multiple endings based on player choices.

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 24.4%, RPGMaker 23.3% ★, Story Rich 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Horror 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully transitions between a whimsical world and a dark, psychological reality, echoing the surreal horror found in Misao.

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: RPGMaker 21.3% ★, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Horror 9.4%, Female Protagonist 9%, Dark 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game utilizes a gothic mansion setting to deliver a classic horror experience with a strong emphasis on exploration and survival.

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: RPGMaker 22.2% ★, Psychological 12.1%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Horror 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished, atmospheric horror experience centered on a mysterious doll factory and puzzle-based progression.

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: Psychological Horror 15.1%, Horror 15.1%, RPGMaker 14% ★, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features a female protagonist navigating a dangerous facility, mirroring the survival and puzzle-solving elements of Misao.

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: RPGMaker 19.7% ★, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Horror 11.8%, Survival Horror 9.6%, Anime 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This classic title focuses on the psychological toll of investigating a haunted location, much like the investigations in Misao.

Chloé’s Requiem -encore- is a 2D Adventure Horror game set in Modern Europe. The genius violinist Michél is invited into an old mansion. Inside waits Chloé, who asks him to “Break the curse of the mansion”. What awaits the pair after the mystery is solved…?

Why similar: RPGMaker 26.2% ★, Horror 9.8%, Psychological Horror 8.6%, Dark 8.2%, Survival Horror 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines musical themes with dark, psychological horror in a way that feels very similar to the tone of Misao.

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 14.1%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Horror 9.1%, Anime 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is a psychological horror game that uses time-loop mechanics to force the player to uncover the truth behind a mysterious setting.

Ann, an art student finds herself trapped in the school when she accidentally broke one of the school's rules. With the help of the school's security guard, help Ann navigate her way out and uncover the secrets of the school before she becomes a permanent resident of the school.

Why similar: RPGMaker 32.3% ★, Horror 14.5%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Anime 8.1%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a straightforward, effective RPG Maker horror game that captures the essence of classic school-based supernatural mysteries.

A girl who has lost her memory must collect five scattered memory fragments in the school to remember the events of that day.

Why similar: Horror 20.2%, RPGMaker 17.8% ★, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Exploration 12.2%, Puzzle 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: As the title suggests, it focuses on the isolation and terror of being trapped in a school, directly mirroring the premise of Misao.

Get lost in a lucid dream, bending the lines between reality and fiction. Utilize the strange camera to navigate through the ghosts' mysterious residence. Find the purpose of your nocturnal visit in a vivid and dreamlike setting.

Why similar: Psychological 16.7%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Surreal 13.7%, Horror 12.9%, Female Protagonist 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric game blends reality and dreams, focusing on exploration and puzzle-solving in a hauntingly beautiful 2D world.

Welcome to a world in which dragons are born from the desires of mankind. Each dragon is bestowed with unique powers in accordance with the specific desires of their human familiar. One mysterious stranger travels the land, accompanied by a young dragon graced with the power of eating lies.

Why similar: RPGMaker 25.3% ★, Surreal 15%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a charming yet mysterious narrative-driven experience that highlights the storytelling potential of the RPG Maker engine.

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.2%, Horror 18.9%, Dark 12%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Anime 9.7%

Delilah is an ordinary school girl who accidentally discovers an old mansion on a rainy night. As her exploration in the mansion continues, she finds many mysterious phenomena that can't be explained. In this mansion covered by ashes, what's the secret hidden deep underground?

Why similar: RPGMaker 27.6% ★, Horror 13.4%, Anime 12.1%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, RPG 9.2%

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: RPGMaker 14.1% ★, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Psychological Horror 11%, Horror 9.5%, Survival Horror 8.4%

Tide Up is a rather dark and gloomy adventure game. Accompany the girl in a dreamlike world of wonder. Collect the pearls scattered around the world and help the girl escape!

Why similar: RPGMaker 33.4% ★, Horror 10.5%, Anime 9.4%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

If you were given another chance, would you take it? Or leave it in the hands of a little girl? Play as Roh, a young girl stuck in a bizarre nightmare of dark and eerie creatures.

Why similar: RPGMaker 18.3% ★, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Horror 12.4%, Dark 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Cat Silence is a horror suspense puzzle game with urban legend themes. The story takes place in an abandoned experimental middle school. With the deepening of the investigation, the unknown and long-buried bloody stories of this school slowly emerged, putting together a chilling truth...

Why similar: RPGMaker 22.2% ★, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Horror 10%, Survival Horror 8.5%

Fear the Spotlight is an atmospheric third-person horror adventure with a disturbing mystery to unravel. Sneak into school after hours with Vivian and Amy, survive a séance gone wrong, solve tactile puzzles, and, whatever you do, stay out of the spotlight…

Why similar: Surreal 15.1%, Survival Horror 14.2%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Horror 9.9%

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: RPGMaker 24.1% ★, Horror 12.6%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Anime 10.1%, Dark 8.8%

A recreational healing Mini-plot game explored at home. Players will play and wander around the house from the perspective of a little girl. What will she do when she is alone? What strange stories will happen in the process? and in the process of exploration, you may find some strange secrets....

Why similar: RPGMaker 23.9% ★, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Horror 10.1%, Anime 8.7%

High School Dirty Secrets is a horror/puzzle adventure where Kasuga wakes up locked inside her high school with no memory of how she got there. As she searches for a way out, strange and unsettling events unfold, leading her to uncover dark secrets hidden within the school's walls.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.4%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Horror 13.4%, Anime 12.2%, Dark 12%

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 17.7%, RPG 13%, Dark 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Psychological Horror 8.9%

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: RPGMaker 32.2% ★, Horror 12.2%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, RPG 8.4%

Stray Cat Crossing is an indie pixel horror game about an encounter with a mysterious little girl named Cat. Explore a surreal world filled with colorful characters, challenging riddles, and dark secrets.

Why similar: RPGMaker 36.8% ★, Horror 16.2%, Surreal 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10%

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 18.3%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Psychological 12.4%, Surreal 11.6%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

“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: RPGMaker 24.8% ★, Horror 9.4%, Surreal 8.8%, Psychological Horror 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

A short psychological adventure about a stressed girl who wants to explore her ceiling.

Why similar: Psychological 25.2%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Anime 11.2%, Horror 10.1%

A horror exploration game that takes place in an underground labyrinth. Avoid malicious creations that are hungry for your soul. Depart from the nightmares that constantly haunt you.

Why similar: RPGMaker 17.2% ★, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Psychological 10.2%, Dark 9%, Survival Horror 7.6%

Navigate your way through an aquarium overrun by gruesome creatures known as creepies and unravel its hidden mysteries. With each riddle you solve, you’ll find yourself one step closer to uncovering the chilling truth of Bianca Aquarium. Your choices affect the outcome of the game, so choose wisely.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 15%, Horror 12.5%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, RPGMaker 11.9% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

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: RPGMaker 30.7% ★, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Anime 10.7%, Horror 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

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 40.9%, Female Protagonist 24.8%, Anime 17.7%, Adventure 7.9%, Atmospheric 4.2%

After months of waiting, Annie finally snags a ticket to the new art exhibit. However, things take a turn for the worst: she finds herself trapped in the museum's haunted basement. Help her navigate puzzles, traps, and more as she tries to escape - and find out the truth of what's really going on.

Why similar: RPGMaker 26.1% ★, Psychological Horror 17.8%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, RPG 8.1%, Anime 7.4%

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 21.3%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Anime 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Horror 9.4%

Fausts Alptraum is an single player, puzzle game created by LabORat Studio, an indie game team from Taiwan. The story based on Goethe's Faust. Players will play as a troubled girl wandering around in a crayon-drawn world. Players will have to find the relevance between dreams and reality by collecting clues.

Why similar: RPGMaker 34.3% ★, Horror 17.3%, Puzzle 8.8%, Psychological Horror 8.1%, Anime 6.5%

A redux version of a 2014 Ludum Dare RPG Maker Horror Game. A poor little marshmallow escapes death row into an underground subway system, where they're asked questions by a mysterious game show host. Updated in 2025 with new content.

Why similar: Surreal 14.2%, RPGMaker 14.2% ★, Psychological 11.7%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Horror 9%

Highschool student Haneko has forgotten her class assignments and must retrieve them by traversing a world of haunted horrors. Explore the dilapidated halls, find your missing homework, and avoid whatever's lurking around the corner in this bite-sized, retro survival horror experience.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.4%, Horror 18.5%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Exploration 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 13.7%, Surreal 13.4%, Horror 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Anime 7.9%

A wandering soul mistakenly enters a world of strange tales and odd rules. Beware! This place is fraught with danger. To complete reincarnation, you must toe the line. Any soul that dares to go against the system will face correction. Will you comply—or defy?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 15.2%, Surreal 15.1%, Horror 14.7%, Puzzle 10.3%, Psychological Horror 9.5%

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: RPGMaker 23.2% ★, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Dark 8.5%, Horror 8.1%, Psychological 7.4%

This is a recreational healing Mini-plot game explored at home. Players will play and wander around the house from the perspective of a little girl. What will she do when she is alone? What strange stories will happen in the process, and in the process of exploration, you may find some strange secrets....

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.7%, RPGMaker 20.6% ★, Horror 20.1%, Anime 13.7%, RPG 7.3%

Causality is a survival horror game. You must rescue 3 students trapped in a school full of mysterious psychic phenomena, and uncover the secrets behind therein. The real story behind the school, and the causal relationship of the events, is all in your hands.

Why similar: RPGMaker 29.1% ★, Survival Horror 15.2%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Horror 11.4%, Puzzle 6.4%

Before you realize it, dreams have become a curse. Wander through a darkened room and descend into the depths of her mind. A story-driven first-person horror game that leads you into an abyss of anguish and despair. Dedicated to those who once pursued their dreams—and to those who still do.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.8%, Horror 16.3%, Surreal 15.7%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Anime 7.9%

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 31.3%, Survival Horror 20.4%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Puzzle 8.7%, Anime 6.3%

What dreams are made of is the stuff of nightmares in this new point-and-click adventure. Delve deep into realms both fantastical and terrifying, and use the power of lucid dreaming to solve puzzles, explore, and contend with eerie adversaries in your search for the brother you thought had died.

Why similar: Surreal 15.1%, Psychological 15%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Horror 8.8%

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%, Anime 18%, Survival Horror 15.7%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Female Protagonist 8.6%

Another chapter of the atmospheric horror series has emerged from the shadows! Eerie sound design and shadowy environments set the stage for gruesome and terrifying ghosts never seen before in the series.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.1%, Survival Horror 14.9%, Anime 13.9%, Exploration 12%, Female Protagonist 10.7%