Games Like Mortgage nightmares

A dimly lit room, her first time stay home.... Do you gently watch over little Anna? Or....

Why similar: Point & Click 41.8%, Anime 24.3%, Comedy 18.5%, 2D 6.1%, Casual 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A perfect thematic match that focuses on the eerie, supernatural occurrences within the confines of a small apartment.

Take a personality test with a definitely-not-clingy demon girl.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.7%, Anime 24.3%, Story Rich 12.2%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Casual 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Blends the mundane pressures of capitalism with supernatural elements in a 2D visual novel style.

A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

Why similar: Visual Novel 55%, Anime 20.1%, Text-Based 15.4%, Story Rich 6.1%, Indie 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same surreal, atmospheric, and psychological discomfort found in short, indie visual novels.

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: Visual Novel 46.9%, Anime 35.8%, Story Rich 10.6%, Casual 2.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential example of a game that uses a cute, casual visual novel aesthetic to hide a deeply unsettling horror experience.

A slice-of-death visual novel about making friends, cracking cat puns, and waiting for eternity to pass.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.9%, Point & Click 32.8%, Story Rich 12.7%, Casual 7.1%, Indie 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: An indie point-and-click visual novel that excels at being weird, funny, and surprisingly atmospheric.

Go about your normal every day life and meet new friends in this short visual novel!

Why similar: Visual Novel 54.1%, Text-Based 18.8%, Casual 13.7%, 2D 7.3%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the psychological horror aspects of visual novels with a similar indie, 2D aesthetic.

Walk-n-talk adventure with light puzzling. Brother and sister practice cannibalism after witnessing a botched satanic ritual.

Why similar: Visual Novel 64.6%, Story Rich 29.6%, Singleplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, comedic, and highly narrative-driven approach to dysfunctional relationships and horror.

Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.

Why similar: Visual Novel 58.6%, Anime 16.4%, Text-Based 9.4%, Comedy 8.9%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines supernatural entities with the visual novel format, mirroring the strange roommate dynamic of the seed game.

An unusual horror-themed Visual Novel about waking up in a carriage with a stranger… Whatever could go wrong?

Why similar: Visual Novel 43%, Anime 19.3%, Text-Based 18.2%, Story Rich 12.1%, 2D 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tense, psychological horror visual novel that forces you into an intimate, uncomfortable situation with a supernatural entity.

Faced with the cruel and harsh reality of homelessness, you seek out affordable housing in your area. Luckily, it seems you've found the perfect rental, but something is very off about your landlord...

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.5%, Anime 29.3%, Comedy 26.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the roommate dynamic and comedy elements within a visual novel structure.

Rental is a short and spooky adventure game about the dangers of renting a house in an unknown place.

Why similar: Atmospheric 54.2%, Indie 18.4%, Story Rich 17.3%, Singleplayer 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play horror experience that centers on the isolation and dread of living in a new, potentially haunted space.

You've moved to a new house where the previous owner was murdered. They never found his head. But, it has found you.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.8%, Anime 23.5%, Text-Based 16.1%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Story Rich 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental visual novel that leans into the strange, body-horror-adjacent themes of the seed game.

A short, linear story game of a random demon guy's life.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41%, Text-Based 18.7%, Atmospheric 15.1%, Anime 13.9%, Story Rich 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the concept of living with a supernatural roommate through a text-based, atmospheric visual novel lens.

A visual novel about shawarma, consisting of multiple episodes.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.9%, Anime 22.3%, Text-Based 11.2%, Comedy 10.2%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the quirky, anime-inspired visual novel aesthetic and comedic tone.

A new life begins in a low-cost apartment. Strange occurrences at night and the suspicious behavior of neighbors gradually push the protagonist to the edge.

Why similar: Casual 37.1%, Atmospheric 20%, Linear 16.8%, Story Rich 14.7%, Indie 8%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, interactive-fiction experience that deals directly with the horror of property ownership.

A horror channel browsing game where each channel holds a different nightmare to experience, explore them and find out the truth about what has happened in a small town where the inhabitants have disappeared.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.3%, Anime 18.2%, Point & Click 16.6%, Story Rich 11.2%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich horror visual novel that utilizes pixel art to create a distinct, unsettling atmosphere.

A visual novel about cute melancholic girls!

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.5%, Anime 28.5%, Casual 12.3%, Text-Based 5.6%, 2D 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A casual visual novel that explores personal, psychological themes through a simulation-style interface.

Become a wholesome ghost matchmaker and grow relationships between the manor’s residents! Gift items to lift their spirits, set them up on dates, and watch love bloom! Discover cute romances with a unique story between every pair of residents! How will love blossom in your manor?

Why similar: Visual Novel 60.9%, Story Rich 21%, Casual 8.2%, 2D 4.6%, Indie 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural dating sim that shares the quirky, anime-inspired visual novel charm while focusing on ghost-related interactions.

It's rumored that those who play 'BAD END'- a Visual Novel will die in REAL LIFE if they make the wrong decision in the game itself.

Why similar: Visual Novel 42.7%, Anime 31.1%, Story Rich 14.6%, Indie 6.4%, Casual 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic indie horror visual novel that focuses on multiple endings and dark, narrative-driven consequences.

~ ~ A Comedic Mystery Visual Novel with Relationship Building ~ ~ Play as a paranormal investigator hired by the paranormal to investigate! Search for a headless horseman's missing head before the night is over.

Why similar: Visual Novel 42.7%, Comedy 18.9%, Story Rich 13%, Casual 12.4%, Indie 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play indie visual novel that shares the casual, narrative-focused gameplay loop.

Sable's Grimoire is a visual novel featuring monster girls in a magic academy setting. Play as Sable, an aspiring magic researcher, as he get sucked into the daily lives and troubles of his demi-human classmates.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39%, Anime 25.7%, Casual 14.2%, Comedy 13.5%, Indie 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A casual indie simulation visual novel that focuses on character interactions and story-rich progression.

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Point & Click 46.1%, Anime 29.7%, Atmospheric 14.7%, 2D 6.9%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, point-and-click horror game that captures the same sense of dread and mystery.

Your average student life quickly descents into horror as a mysterious witch takes over the college... Can you save the girl you love? Or even make it out alive?

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.4%, Anime 27.7%, Comedy 14.5%, Story Rich 12.1%, Casual 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play visual novel that blends anime aesthetics with psychological horror and dating-sim elements.

Assetflip attorney is a murder mystery satire visual novel, Solve crimes in a world where everyone has gone insane and everything feels like a fever dream, interrogate witnesses, hunt for clues and take down the criminal organization that threatens to destroy reality

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.1%, Point & Click 24.2%, Comedy 23%, Story Rich 11.9%, Text-Based 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy comedy game that uses point-and-click mechanics to explore absurd, modern-day scenarios.

Follow the story of a young boy, Cantus as he meets Maris, the mysterious girl by the sea - an experience that will change his life forever.

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.7%, Anime 32.5%, Casual 5.6%, Point & Click 4%, Indie 3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar slow-burn, atmospheric visual novel experience that emphasizes narrative over action.

A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.

Why similar: Visual Novel 50.2%, Story Rich 10.8%, Anime 10.6%, Text-Based 9%, Point & Click 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel that continues the surreal, psychological journey of the first game with even more atmospheric depth.

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: Point & Click 43.4%, Anime 31.1%, Story Rich 15.4%, 2D 5.6%, Singleplayer 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A gripping psychological horror visual novel that features high-stakes decision-making and character-driven drama.

You are an ambitious paranormal investigator searching for his big break. When you're presented the opportunity of a lifetime--$25.99, to be exact, you jump at the offer. But everything comes with a catch, and Roner and his friends are keen to teach you that...

Why similar: Point & Click 41.4%, Comedy 34.9%, Linear 11.1%, Story Rich 10.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%

A romantic comedy visual novel where you move in with Juno, a shy ghost bound to your new apartment. Share awkward dinners, heartfelt moments, and maybe spark a supernatural romance in this short, charming story of love and letting go.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.7%, Anime 22.7%, Text-Based 7.4%, Casual 6.9%, Linear 6.7%

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 61.8%, Anime 21.8%, Story Rich 12%, Indie 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality horror visual novel that emphasizes character relationships and branching narratives.

You're looking for a new apartment in Amsterdam. Your once-confident search is morphing into panic. Nothing is available. Anything will do. ANYTHING.

Why similar: Visual Novel 56.8%, Text-Based 21.6%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Linear 5.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Live out your school days as you navigate the rocky world of game development! Can you make an amazing game, or will something get in the way?

Why similar: Visual Novel 43.1%, Anime 22.1%, Comedy 14.7%, Story Rich 13.4%, Casual 4.4%

Trick & Treat is a Visual Novel that test your instincts by making choices that can get you out from the cursed forest or drive you to death… or maybe just maybe your choices can guide you to something more?

Why similar: Visual Novel 49%, Anime 38%, Casual 4.9%, Story Rich 4.2%, Indie 2.8%

A magical girl visual novel about giving middle-schoolers way too much power. Make (bad) choices, fight unexpected enemies, and maybe learn a lesson or two...

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.3%, Anime 22.5%, Comedy 16.7%, Story Rich 13.2%, Casual 7.7%

Colin’s apartment maze has puzzles, dialogues, and some dry humor waiting for you. A surreal adventure of a special kind.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.5%, Story Rich 17.8%, Linear 15%, Atmospheric 12.8%, 2D 6.8%

You’re trapped inside a haunted house, stalked by angry ghosts. To survive, you’ll have to run, hide, strategize, give gifts, chat, flirt… Wait, what kind of game is this? Oh right, it’s a point-and-click survival horror dating sim!

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Anime 27.9%, Comedy 15.9%, Story Rich 10.3%, Indie 10%

There is a monster living in your apartment.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.7%, Point & Click 34.7%, Text-Based 15.4%, Atmospheric 11.2%

You receive a dinner invite from an awkward new neighbor and things go great.

Why similar: Text-Based 38.3%, Comedy 24%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Indie 11%, Casual 5.5%

<3 Bond with your Family, but there's something wrong going on in this house........

Why similar: Anime 53.2%, Story Rich 30.2%, Indie 10.1%, Singleplayer 6.5%

Humanity Must Perish is a short, comedic visual novel in which the fate of humanity is placed in the hands of a witty, pessimistic android.

Why similar: Visual Novel 42.2%, Anime 25.1%, Casual 13.4%, Comedy 11.1%, Indie 8.1%

Trick or treating in a vampire's house.Trick & Treat is a light-hearted Halloween adventure. It's about exploring and solving puzzles in a spooky atmosphere. There will be some horror elements, romance, many bad ends and a happy ending of true love.

Why similar: Anime 58.2%, Casual 22.3%, Indie 16.3%, 2D 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Night Reverie: Prologue is the first act of a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.

Why similar: Story Rich 31.8%, Atmospheric 23.1%, Casual 18.8%, 2D 16.3%, Indie 5.6%

Click the cute pixel Succubus Kukula, as she barges into your house—she'll kill you, if you don't sign her pact! ^o^ Save yourself!! Life and death are in your hands, so take care not to anger Kukula.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.6%, Visual Novel 29.3%, Anime 19.6%, Casual 10.2%, Story Rich 7.3%

You're 25, you feel like all of your peers are ahead of you in life so you apply for a new job to try to find some sort of meaning. Your new career is filled with physics-based puzzles, hand drawn art & a cute little story.

Why similar: Point & Click 55.1%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Story Rich 10.6%, Casual 5.6%, 2D 5.3%

Searching for fast money, you stumble upon an ad for a paranormal investigation. Upgrade your office, maintain your systems, and above all else: don't let them get to you. It's easy work, right...?

Why similar: Point & Click 78.8%, Linear 16.4%, Singleplayer 4.8%

There's a new girl in town! You live a mundane otaku life until one day, your new neighbor turns everything upside down. Experience a story filled with romance, comedy, and a touch of personal drama!

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.2%, Anime 19%, Comedy 16%, Story Rich 12.9%, Casual 7.8%

"Night Nite" is a horror comedy adventure game set in modern times. One day, mysterious events begin to unfold around you. What could be the true identity behind these occurrences?

Why similar: Comedy 34.6%, Story Rich 21.6%, Casual 13.4%, Anime 13%, Atmospheric 12.4%

A Werewolf game-style social deduction adventure where you play as the landlord of an apartment and try to uncover the Yokai hiding among your residents. Not just a mystery adventure, this is a heart-warming tale of character growth.

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.2%, Story Rich 18.5%, Anime 18.5%, Indie 7.4%, 2D 5.7%

You buy a laptop with your hands. You find an interactive collection of short stories on your laptop and something else. Or someone? What will all this lead to?

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.9%, Casual 14.6%, Text-Based 12.7%, Comedy 11.2%, Atmospheric 9.4%

If you're nervous about job searching and interviews, face your fears head-on in "Welcome to the Karoshi Club" a Japanese horror business punk visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.8%, Anime 30%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Casual 10.5%, 2D 5.8%

In the Irony of Nightmare things aren't always as they seem. Those who decide to solve all puzzles of the game, not only will unravel true secret of house, but also will open completely different ending of the story.

Why similar: Atmospheric 35.3%, Indie 32%, Story Rich 24.1%, Singleplayer 8.6%

Trapped in a haunted mansion with only your wits and an unlikely ally at your side, what will it take to survive this endless nightmare?

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.1%, Comedy 16.4%, Linear 15.7%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Casual 8.9%

An animated adult visual novel, set up in a post-soviet environment. Yes, you live with the landlady.

Why similar: Visual Novel 60.8%, Linear 21.2%, Casual 15.4%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%

A story about dreams. Explore a weird house and find the truth. A short game with mild puzzles and some psychological horror elements.

Why similar: Linear 51.7%, Indie 28.7%, Singleplayer 19.6%

"Hello my World! Lily." is a visual novel about a programmer who finds an unusual way to cope with loneliness and routine. But after a while, his imagination and actions go too far, and the line between reality and fantasy begins to melt rapidly.

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.4%, Anime 29.2%, Story Rich 6.2%, 2D 6%, Text-Based 5.8%

A casual healing rpg that takes players on a journey around the house from the perspective of a young girl, what does she do when she's home alone? What strange things will you come across in the process, and while exploring, perhaps... What other strange secrets might you discover?

Why similar: Story Rich 32.5%, Anime 21.2%, Casual 17.7%, 2D 14.2%, Indie 7.8%

Follow the story of the Unseen Narrator, whose repetitive life falls apart when their co-worker decides to quit on a whim.

Why similar: Visual Novel 50.8%, Anime 29.5%, Casual 12.1%, Singleplayer 4%, Indie 3.6%

A Prologue to Almost My Floor, an upcoming horror-themed point'n'click adventure. Alex is a real fan of creepy stuff and horror movies, but he never expected to experience it himself just by taking the elevator back home! Can he avoid the madness and deal with the evil he's up against?

Why similar: Point & Click 44.7%, Story Rich 21.3%, Atmospheric 18.1%, 2D 6.6%, Indie 5%

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Why similar: Point & Click 40.9%, Anime 30.8%, Story Rich 18%, 2D 7.1%, Singleplayer 3.2%