Games Like Mucorales

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

Why similar: Horror 22.4%, Multiple Endings 19.4%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Exploration 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential RPG Maker horror game that shares the surreal exploration and atmospheric tension found in Mucorales.

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 48.8%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Dark 4.8%, 2D 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This classic fairy tale-inspired horror game perfectly matches the dark, subverted folklore themes of the seed game.

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 31.9%, Interactive Fiction 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Dark 8.7%, Female Protagonist 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere and intricate puzzle-solving that mirrors the exploration-heavy nature of Mucorales.

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

Why similar: Horror 28%, Psychological Horror 23.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Multiple Endings 8.3%, Dark 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A staple of the RPG Maker horror genre that excels at building psychological dread through a compelling, narrative-focused experience.

Pixel adventure inspired by classics like Zelda and Silent Hill.

Why similar: Horror 25%, Psychological Horror 21.3%, Multiple Endings 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Exploration 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fairy tale adventure that combines puzzle-solving with a grim, pixelated aesthetic and multiple endings.

From the creator of Angels of Death: the multi-ending exploration horror game The Forest of Drizzling Rain. Includes Full Ver. (2022), completed nine years after the original release, and Original Ver. (2013), where it all began. Alas, it was the "promised place," where Shiori was never meant to go.

Why similar: Horror 35%, Multiple Endings 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Adventure 9.7%, 2D 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy RPG Maker title that focuses on mystery and atmosphere, much like the storytelling style of the seed game.

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: Multiple Endings 18.6%, Horror 17.6%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Dark 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern RPG Maker horror game that emphasizes choices and multiple endings within a claustrophobic, haunted setting.

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

Why similar: Horror 30.7%, Multiple Endings 24%, Mystery 10.2%, Exploration 9%, Female Protagonist 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the fairy tale aesthetic and dark, horror-tinged narrative style while focusing on branching paths and multiple endings.

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 21.8%, Multiple Endings 16.6%, Horror 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Exploration 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game with a strong focus on narrative, exploration, and a distinct, high-quality pixel-art style.

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: Horror 45.9%, Pixel Graphics 24.4%, Adventure 13.4%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric and surreal journey that captures the same sense of unease and emotional depth found in Mucorales.

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.1%, Horror 22.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Dark 10.3%, Exploration 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive surreal exploration game that inspired many modern RPG Maker horror titles with its dreamlike, abstract world.

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: Horror 25%, Multiple Endings 19.8%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, fairy tale-inspired adventure that focuses on exploration and uncovering dark secrets within a strange world.

Featuring a blend of 2D adventure and visual novel, The Mildew Children is a grim tale about a village inhabited only by children who follow savage pagan traditions. A young witch named Kyrphel, along with her sisters, are bound to perform a macabre Ritual in order to save their village.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.4%, Horror 14.8%, Emotional 12.8%, Exploration 9.9%, Mystery 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, folk-horror adventure that excels at building a surreal and unsettling atmosphere through its unique narrative.

A haunted convent. Statues that move on their own. A buried past. Welcome to Saint Idelora’s convent, where becoming a saint comes with a price.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Horror 18.9%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Narration 9.5%, Multiple Endings 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror experience that leans heavily into narrative and dark, thematic exploration.

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...

Why similar: Horror 22%, Interactive Fiction 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Emotional 11.2%, Dark 9%

Why You'll Like It: A folk-horror point-and-click adventure that captures the same eerie, narrative-driven feeling of uncovering a dark mystery.

“I’m the Batter. I’ve been entrusted with a sacred mission.” -- One of the most influential RPGs of the last 20 years is finally coming to Steam. Take control of the Batter as he seeks to purify an uncanny and hopeless world haunted by specters, guided by a cryptic, grinning cat called The Judge.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.5%, Pixel Graphics 22.3%, Story Rich 10.7%, Multiple Endings 9.5%, Horror 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic surreal RPG that uses its unique aesthetic to deliver a haunting and memorable psychological experience.

Your bestie seems to be hiding something. There's something about your world that seems odd as well, like it has...secrets. Dive into the Cthulhu Mythos universe of this horror game and witness a "friendship" that rewrites the world.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 23.9%, Horror 19.7%, Interactive Fiction 18.7%, Female Protagonist 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A focused RPG Maker horror game that deals with dark, thematic content and multiple endings similar to the seed game.

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 22.2%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, Dark 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, indie horror adventure that focuses on exploration and dark, surreal storytelling.

CLeM is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with a dark twist. Wake up in a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative rooted in alchemy. A voice awakens you. It gives you purpose. To guide you, you find a notebook with mysterious entries and a house to explore.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 17.7%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Horror 14.4%, Emotional 11.7%, Mystery 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-driven mystery game that features a dark, fairy tale-like narrative and exploration-based gameplay.

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 39.4%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Mystery 9.9%, Multiple Endings 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused horror game that utilizes the RPG Maker engine to deliver a tense, narrative-driven experience.

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 32.1%, Multiple Endings 19.7%, Horror 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Story Rich 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: While more expansive, this game shares the deep emotional weight and psychological horror elements found in the best RPG Maker titles.

Without a Dawn is a dark, psychological, and philosophical visual horror novel featuring hauntingly beautiful pseudo-ASCII art.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.9%, Horror 17.7%, Emotional 15.9%, Mystery 9%, Dark 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological, story-rich visual novel that explores dark, philosophical themes in a way that complements the seed game's tone.

On a rainy night, Xiaoyin disappears searching for the legendary “Miracle Grass.” Yixuan follows clues into a trap-filled cave where bodies, monsters, lies, and warmth intertwine. Multiple endings guide you through fairy tale and reality, revealing a fate woven from hope and loss.

Why similar: Horror 27.9%, Interactive Fiction 24.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Exploration 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG Maker horror game that focuses on adventure and mystery within a dark, atmospheric setting.

And now, for today's story.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.3%, Multiple Endings 17.8%, Story Rich 10.2%, Psychological Horror 9%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric pixel-art adventure that focuses on exploration and uncovering the truth behind a mysterious world.

A horror game about a needy female ghost. A trio of close-knit occult club girls gather late at night to enjoy telling ghost stories. Little do they know that Miss Choker, a ghost that targets girls, is just dying to appear...

Why similar: Multiple Endings 21.6%, Horror 19.8%, Emotional 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel-style RPG Maker game that emphasizes character-driven horror and multiple branching paths.

Congratulations! You're hired as a new waterer in Black Kiwa. Water the plants, and we'll pay you 30 G per hour. You'll never find any other job this generous. No, we're not hiding anything from you. If you just follow the work protocols and stay out of trouble, everything will be fine.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 23.4%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Horror 17.1%, Mystery 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy mystery game that utilizes multiple endings and a strong narrative to keep players engaged.

HorrorVale: A grand Spooktacular adventure about a girl, her dog, and her long journey to save him in a strange and horrifying Underworld.

Why similar: Horror 69%, Adventure 21.1%, Indie 9.9%

HOME is a feel-good walking simulator experience in which you create your own poem and music. Embark on a poetic and musical heartwarming journey about what home means to you.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 36.2%, Emotional 34.9%, Exploration 16.5%, Adventure 8.7%, Indie 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist horror adventure that relies on player interpretation and atmospheric storytelling to build tension.

A story about a dead lamb walking.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.2%, Horror 16.5%, Multiple Endings 15.4%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Female Protagonist 7.2%

"DEAD DREAMS" is a 2D psychological horror game focused on puzzle-solving and atmosphere with a complex non-linear story in which every element has a meaning...

Why similar: Horror 19.8%, Multiple Endings 17.6%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Dark 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RPG Maker horror game that focuses on puzzles and a dark, story-rich atmosphere.

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: Horror 24.6%, Multiple Endings 19%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Mystery 10.2%

A story-rich psychological horror inspired by real-life experiences. Follow Emily, 23, as she moves to Brooklyn for a fresh start, but finds herself drawn into a slow spiral of obsession and control. Featuring voice acting, this atmospheric and grounded experience is deeply unsettling.

Why similar: Horror 20.6%, Psychological Horror 20.2%, Multiple Endings 16.5%, Dark 8.7%, Exploration 7.2%

Winion Virus is a pixel-art visual novel horror game. It features adorable and charming graphics paired with a dark fairy-tale story full of unexpected twists. As a point-and-click adventure, your task is to fix the errors occurring within the computer.

Why similar: Horror 28%, Psychological Horror 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Emotional 12.1%, Dark 7.3%

2D side scrolling, adventure, horror game where you avoid monsters and solve puzzles.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32.2%, Horror 22.6%, Multiple Endings 19.3%, Exploration 10.7%, Female Protagonist 8.7%

Home is a unique horror adventure set in a beautifully-realized pixel world. It’s a murder mystery with a twist—because you decide what ultimately happens.

Why similar: Horror 24.7%, Multiple Endings 19.7%, Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Mystery 7.4%

An interactive horror experience of exploring a missing woman’s phone.

Why similar: Horror 27.4%, Multiple Endings 23.8%, Psychological Horror 22.2%, Mystery 8.9%, Dark 7.7%

Children of Silentown is a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a girl growing up in a village deep in a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon here, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.

Why similar: Horror 21.2%, Multiple Endings 18.9%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Dark 10.6%, Mystery 10.1%

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 38.4%, Horror 26.1%, Dark 10.8%, Story Rich 8.4%, Female Protagonist 5.9%

Immerse yourself in the winter forest and help a lost soul to find a piece of itself. What is awaiting you there.. or who?

Why similar: Multiple Endings 25.8%, Horror 25.1%, Dark 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Exploration 8%

Horror Roguelike characterized by an experimental artstyle and storytelling, strategic gameplay and deep mysteries

Why similar: Horror 23.7%, Multiple Endings 20.9%, Psychological Horror 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Mystery 11%

This is Interesting is a psychological horror mystery based game with roguelite elements. You are being watched, and you aren't really sure why. Delve through the depths of memory to uncover the mystery behind the gray purgatory you find yourself in.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.7%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Horror 15.3%, Mystery 9.3%, Exploration 9.1%

A story about discovering anomalies, finding strange energy sources, and the intertwining of peculiar spaces. Get ready to uncover hidden stories, delve into a horrifying narrative and unveil the most fundamental truth!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.1%, Horror 20.6%, Psychological Horror 18%, Exploration 9.1%, Mystery 8%

Moving into a shabby apartment, a saturnine girl with hidden secrets finds a notebook that allows her to communicate with another world. A thrilling adventure taking place across multiple timelines ensues.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23%, Horror 20.8%, Mystery 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

One-Eyed Likho is a grim first-person horror adventure set in a world inspired by a dark, Slavic fairy tale. Explore an unsettling and twisted land set in 19th-century Russia in your endeavor to escape your own evil fate.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.9%, Horror 20.2%, Multiple Endings 15.6%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Mystery 8.1%

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: Horror 35.8%, Pixel Graphics 21.6%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Story Rich 7.7%

Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.9%, Multiple Endings 17.1%, Horror 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Mystery 6.5%

You wake up in an old watermill in the middle of the night ... and can't remember anything. Examine the surroundings in this thrilling point&click adventure and find out what happened.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.3%, Horror 14.9%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Multiple Endings 11%, Dark 10.5%

A literary horror adventure made in RPG Maker MV, where you explore a land of endless rain and continue a lonely journey through fleeting encounters with ghosts. Rain-soaked landscapes and quiet conversations shape a desolate, melancholic road ahead.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 33.9%, Pixel Graphics 19.3%, Adventure 12%, Exploration 11.7%, Dark 9.3%

Two souls are drawn into a mysterious otherworld—and torn apart. In a realm filled with danger and restless spirits, each searches for the other while uncovering hidden truths. A suspenseful multi-ending adventure where every choice shapes their fate.

Why similar: Horror 21.9%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Multiple Endings 16.4%, Mystery 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Prologue to Children of Silentown, a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a young girl growing up in a village deep into a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon in the village, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.

Why similar: Horror 25.5%, Multiple Endings 20.3%, Psychological Horror 20%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Emotional 8.4%

A Horror Adventure Game with Multiple Endings

Why similar: Horror 31.1%, Multiple Endings 25.5%, Psychological Horror 25.3%, Dark 8.7%, Adventure 7%

Veloria awakens from a nightmare in an abandoned orphanage. As childhood fears resurface, she must piece together fragmented memories and uncover a dark past. Explore, solve puzzles, and survive this twisted place to reach her true ending.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.7%, Multiple Endings 19.4%, Horror 14%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Mystery 11.3%

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: Multiple Endings 21.2%, Horror 21.2%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

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 25.1%, Horror 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Mystery 12.4%, Exploration 9.2%

Delve into the dream of a dying town in 'Boreal Tenebrae' , a retro-style adventure with horror elements.

Why similar: Adventure 25.8%, Horror 18.7%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Indie 12%, Mystery 7.8%

Tales from Candleforth is a folk horror 2D point and click game with puzzles and escape room mechanics, that narrates the fairy tales from the village. The text contained in this ancient and evil book is now bleeding out, mixing the world of nightmares with the real one through handmade 2D graphics.

Why similar: Horror 32%, Psychological Horror 22%, Dark 11.9%, Mystery 9.5%, Exploration 7.6%

Cameras and heads are rolling in this noir inspired RPGmaker horror game. Save the spectral starlets trapped in the deadly director's mansion, and escape without joining them in their fate.

Why similar: Horror 42.3%, Multiple Endings 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, 2D 7.1%, Story Rich 6.1%

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28%, Horror 22.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Dark 7.8%

Insight is a single-player horror story game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them.

Why similar: Horror 22.6%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Multiple Endings 16%, Emotional 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%

A PSX Inspired horror game where you must work and cook at a shop late at night and the horrors that comes with it.

Why similar: Horror 34.4%, Multiple Endings 26.5%, Psychological Horror 25.6%, Adventure 5.5%, Female Protagonist 5.3%