Games Like Misao - 2024 HD Remaster

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

Why similar: Surreal 14.1%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Horror 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Story Rich 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the genre that shares the same surreal, puzzle-heavy exploration and emotional depth found in Misao.

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.6%, Horror 14.7%, Anime 10.8%, Survival Horror 9.7%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the dark, narrative-driven horror of a young protagonist navigating a dangerous, supernatural environment.

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: Horror 27.7%, Psychological Horror 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Survival Horror 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Like Misao, this title features lethal traps and a high-stakes atmosphere that requires careful exploration and puzzle-solving.

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 18.4%, Female Protagonist 12%, Anime 10.3%, RPG 8.8%, Dark 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully crafted RPG horror game that excels at psychological storytelling and surreal, dreamlike world-building.

"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: Psychological Horror 11.8%, Horror 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Survival Horror 10%, Anime 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This story-rich horror game features a similar blend of puzzle-solving and character interaction within a confined, hostile space.

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%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Survival Horror 12.5%, Dark 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This intense narrative game shares the high-stakes, character-focused mystery and life-or-death decision-making found in Misao.

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 26.4%, Anime 16.7%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, RPG 7.5%, Survival Horror 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic school-based horror game that emphasizes the terror of being trapped in a supernatural, shifting environment.

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 21.8%, Horror 11.8%, Psychological 11.4%, Puzzle 9.6%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply psychological, point-and-click horror game that excels at portraying a surreal world through the eyes of a young protagonist.

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 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, highly polished horror game that captures the same sense of wonder and dread through its unique pixel-art style.

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

Why similar: Surreal 17.9%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Psychological 13.5%, Horror 9.4%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive surreal exploration game that inspired many of the psychological horror elements found in 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: Psychological Horror 15.8%, Horror 14.3%, Survival Horror 11.5%, Anime 10.1%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational RPG Maker horror title that excels at building dread through its narrative and eerie, isolated locations.

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: Psychological 14.9%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Horror 11.6%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Dark 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style indie horror game that emphasizes puzzle-solving and a creepy, atmospheric setting.

Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Why similar: Horror 21%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Surreal 8.8%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Puzzle 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a school, this atmospheric horror game masterfully blends cultural folklore with psychological tension.

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 22.9%, Survival Horror 18.1%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Anime 7.5%, Psychological Horror 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror game that features a school setting and a persistent threat, echoing the tension 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 13.7%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Horror 9%, Anime 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This psychological horror game uses a repeating time loop mechanic to build mystery and tension in a surreal setting.

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 16.3%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Surreal 13.5%, Horror 12.9%, Female Protagonist 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D psychological horror game that focuses on atmospheric storytelling and navigating the thin line between dreams and reality.

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 13.9%, Surreal 13.3%, Horror 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Anime 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A highly experimental and surreal narrative game that mirrors the psychological depth and unsettling tone of Misao.

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 41.1%, Female Protagonist 24.7%, Anime 17.6%, Adventure 7.9%, Atmospheric 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the vulnerability of a young protagonist navigating a dangerous, supernatural world filled with hidden threats.

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: Psychological Horror 12.8%, Horror 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Dark 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on atmospheric exploration and multiple endings, providing a classic horror experience with modern polish.

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: Horror 30.5%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Survival Horror 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A solid RPG Maker horror experience that focuses on mystery, exploration, and the classic tropes of the genre.

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: Horror 21.3%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Anime 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic JRPG-style horror game that focuses on exploration and uncovering the dark history of its setting.

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: Horror 14.8%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Dark 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, impactful horror game that uses simple mechanics to deliver a dark and memorable story.

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 19.3%, Horror 19.2%, Dark 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Anime 9.6%

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: Horror 18.3%, Anime 16.5%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, RPG 12.6%, Psychological Horror 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This RPG Maker title provides a haunting, character-driven story that fits perfectly alongside other classic indie horror games.

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%, Survival Horror 14.2%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Horror 10.1%

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: Female Protagonist 13.7%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Horror 11.1%, Survival Horror 9.7%, Puzzle 9.7%

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 16.5%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Horror 13.5%, Anime 12.2%, Dark 11.9%

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 17.3%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Psychological 11.4%, Surreal 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

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: Psychological Horror 12.7%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Horror 12.3%, Survival Horror 10.5%, Anime 9.2%

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: Psychological Horror 15.4%, Survival Horror 13%, Anime 11.2%, Story Rich 8%, Pixel Graphics 8%

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 15.1%, Surreal 15%, Horror 14.8%, Puzzle 10.3%, Psychological Horror 9.5%

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 17.2%, RPG 12.6%, Dark 10.4%, Female Protagonist 10%, Psychological Horror 8.6%

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 20.9%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, Anime 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Horror 9.5%

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

Why similar: Psychological 24.9%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Anime 11.2%, Horror 10.2%

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 21.3%, Horror 16%, Surreal 15.2%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Anime 7.7%

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 15.3%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Horror 12.9%, Anime 11.1%, Survival Horror 9.2%

Re:Turn 2 is a 2D psychological horror adventure game. The game follows on from the events of the first game. Saki and her fiancé, Sen, are trapped on an abandoned train that is haunted by an evil spirit that takes the form of a little girl named Ayumi.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 13.9%, Survival Horror 13.6%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Horror 11.8%, Dark 9.4%

A 2.5D horror game inspired by Clock Tower and Fatal Frame, mixing cyberpunk with traditional Cantonese folklore. With careful attention to pacing, atmosphere and storytelling, Sense hopes to return the horror genre to its roots by celebrating visceral horror and the slow, fearful creep of dread.

Why similar: Dystopian 16.9%, Survival Horror 12.2%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Horror 10.4%

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 30.6%, Survival Horror 20.1%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Puzzle 8.6%, Anime 6.3%

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 21.5%, Horror 18.7%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Exploration 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%

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 24.3%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Exploration 14.5%, Puzzle 14%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

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: Horror 17.7%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Dark 8%

As long as I have dreams in my heart, I can never escape. I can never awaken from my dreams. Maybe if I follow the dream just past this doorway, then someday I can wake up again...

Why similar: Dystopian 16%, Surreal 13.9%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Female Protagonist 10%, Horror 8.7%

The little she had was taken away, but Lorelai refuses to give up, she will fight. And not even death will stop her from getting it all back...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.2%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Horror 13.5%, Dark 10.9%, Puzzle 8.9%

Immersed in her nightmares, in a chaotic reality, confused and all alone. The only safe place is her room, but not forever... She wanders through an empty city and strange places while fleeing from creatures lurking in the darkness to find out what's going on. You are in the skin of Ana Lúcia.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 13.1%, Survival Horror 13.1%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Horror 10.8%, Dark 9%

A third-person horror adventure that draws inspiration from Indonesian urban legend. Play as Linda, a high school student with the ability to sense and see ghosts. This spine-chilling sequel expands on the cult hit original, making DreadOut 2 another terrifying addition to the horror genre.

Why similar: Surreal 16.9%, Survival Horror 15.8%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Horror 13.5%, Anime 8.9%

Get pulled into the nightmares of reality as you play as an abducted girl from the ger district of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Uncover a secret organization that deals in human trafficking and other horrendous activities. Try to escape from the scariest place on earth!

Why similar: Psychological 13.1%, Surreal 12.1%, Horror 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Dark 10.2%

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 22.3%, Anime 17.4%, Survival Horror 15.4%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Step back into the unsettling world of Mr. Hopp's Playhouse where every child's nightmare becomes a chilling reality.

Why similar: Survival Horror 19.7%, Horror 18.5%, Puzzle 17.7%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Atmospheric 10.4%

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: Psychological Horror 23.7%, Horror 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Exploration 12.5%, Story Rich 11.5%

Fear and anxiety prevail after the darkest tales from Japanese folklore come to life in this first-person psychological horror game. Set in a feudal era, Ikai revolves around the priestess of a shrine struggling to defeat the spirits of her past and her present.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 13.4%, Survival Horror 13.3%, Horror 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Psychological 10.1%

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

Why similar: Horror 14%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Psychological 11.7%, Surreal 11.1%

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 20.9%, RPG 19.6%, Anime 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, 2D 7.6%

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 16.2%, Survival Horror 15%, Anime 13.9%, Exploration 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.7%

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Survival Horror 20.1%, Dystopian 19.8%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Dark 9.1%

In this game, you play as Alice, an girl trapped in a twisted, ever-changing world. Survive a frozen orphanage filled with lurking horrors, eerie classical music, and unsolved mysteries. Scavenge, evade monsters, and uncover the truth. But can you face the brutal reality—or remain trapped forever?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.3%, Survival Horror 17%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Horror 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

The Bathhouse | 地獄銭湯 Remake is a Japanese horror game that revolves around working at a bathhouse. A complete revamp of the original bathhouse.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.4%, Horror 21.4%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Puzzle 11.3%, Dark 9.9%

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%, Psychological 14.8%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Horror 8.9%

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: Psychological Horror 16.5%, Psychological 12%, Dark 10.7%, Survival Horror 9.2%, Anime 8.5%

Don't wait any longer, escape from school before night falls. This game is a point and touch horror decryption game with the theme of escape. Players will be transported into a fictional high school campus, unable to leave the teaching building restroom with rumors of strange stories on a dark day

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.4%, Horror 16.2%, Surreal 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Exploration 8.7%