- #1 Ib
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,122 reviews2022
Dev: kouriPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.
Why similar: Horror 21.9%, Multiple Endings 19.7%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Exploration 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential RPG Maker horror game that shares the surreal exploration and atmospheric tension found in Mucorales.
- #2 The Witch's House MV
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,920 reviews2018
Dev: FummyPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 48.9%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Dark 4.9%, Female Protagonist 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: This classic fairy tale-inspired horror game perfectly matches the dark, subverted folklore themes of the seed game.
- #3 Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum
96% matchVery Positive93% of 1,656 reviews2023
Dev: AstralShiftPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 31.7%, Interactive Fiction 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Dark 8.8%, Female Protagonist 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere and intricate puzzle-solving that mirrors the exploration-heavy nature of Mucorales.
- #4 Mad Father
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,511 reviews2016
Dev: senPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.
Why similar: Horror 27.4%, Psychological Horror 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Multiple Endings 8.6%, Dark 6.7%
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.
- #5 The Forest of Drizzling Rain
94% matchVery Positive97% of 491 reviews2022
Dev: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows · Mac
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 34.8%, Multiple Endings 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Adventure 9.4%, 2D 6.5%
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.
- #6 The Count Lucanor
94% matchVery Positive93% of 2,890 reviews2016
Dev: Baroque DecayPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Pixel adventure inspired by classics like Zelda and Silent Hill.
Why similar: Horror 24.7%, Psychological Horror 21.4%, Multiple Endings 20.8%, 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.
- #7 Cursed Mansion
93% matchVery Positive90% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Dragon Emperors
Windows
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 18.7%, Horror 17.5%, 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.
- #8 Little Goody Two Shoes
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,377 reviews2023
Dev: AstralShiftPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Venture into the woods as you play Little Goody Two Shoes, a phantasmagorical horror narrative adventure where all your decisions matter!
Why similar: Horror 30.4%, Multiple Endings 24.2%, Mystery 10.3%, Exploration 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the fairy tale aesthetic and dark, horror-tinged narrative style while focusing on branching paths and multiple endings.
- #9 Stray Cat Crossing
92% matchVery Positive93% of 648 reviews2015
Dev: JurloPub: Fridge
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 24.7%, Adventure 13%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Indie 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric and surreal journey that captures the same sense of unease and emotional depth found in Mucorales.
- #10 Paper Lily - Chapter 1
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 8,379 reviews2024
Dev: Leef 6010
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 16.7%, Horror 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Exploration 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game with a strong focus on narrative, exploration, and a distinct, high-quality pixel-art style.
- #11 Alicemare
91% matchVery Positive89% of 1,193 reviews2016
Dev: △○□× (Miwashiba)Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 24.6%, Multiple Endings 19.8%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Adventure 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, fairy tale-inspired adventure that focuses on exploration and uncovering dark secrets within a strange world.
- #12 Yume Nikki
90% matchVery Positive94% of 10,100 reviews2018
Dev: kikiyamaPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 71.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.9%, Horror 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Dark 10.4%, Exploration 9%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive surreal exploration game that inspired many modern RPG Maker horror titles with its dreamlike, abstract world.
- #13 The Mildew Children
88% matchVery Positive93% of 471 reviews2024
Dev: The Growing StonesPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 12.9%, Exploration 9.9%, Mystery 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, folk-horror adventure that excels at building a surreal and unsettling atmosphere through its unique narrative.
- #14 Saint Maker - Horror Visual Novel
89% matchVery Positive86% of 253 reviews2023
Dev: Yangyang MobilePub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac
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 20.9%, Horror 18.9%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Narration 8.9%, Multiple Endings 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror experience that leans heavily into narrative and dark, thematic exploration.
- #15 The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
87% matchVery Positive92% of 3,087 reviews2022
Dev: Cloak and Dagger GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 22.1%, Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Emotional 11.3%, 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.
- #16 OFF
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,995 reviews2025
Dev: Mortis GhostPub: Fangamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
“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 31.6%, Pixel Graphics 22.9%, Story Rich 11%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Horror 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic surreal RPG that uses its unique aesthetic to deliver a haunting and memorable psychological experience.
- #17 Blood Lily Loop
86% matchVery Positive84% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Sounding Stone / 老奉毊
Windows
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 24.1%, Horror 19.5%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
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.
- #18 Red Bow
86% matchVery Positive85% of 336 reviews2020
Dev: Stranga GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Dark 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A short, indie horror adventure that focuses on exploration and dark, surreal storytelling.
- #19 Cat in the Box
85% matchVery Positive94% of 1,536 reviews2020
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 39.2%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Mystery 10%, 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.
- #20 OMORI
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 86,619 reviews2020
Dev: OMOCAT, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 32.2%, Multiple Endings 19.9%, Horror 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, 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.
- #21 CLeM
84% matchVery Positive92% of 283 reviews2024
Dev: Mango ProtocolPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 17.9%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Horror 14.2%, Emotional 11.8%, 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.
- #22 Without a Dawn
81% matchVery Positive93% of 757 reviews2025
Dev: Jesse Makkonen
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Without a Dawn is a dark, psychological, and philosophical visual horror novel featuring hauntingly beautiful pseudo-ASCII art.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.8%, Horror 17.6%, Emotional 16%, Mystery 9.1%, 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.
- #23 House of Rules
82% matchVery Positive91% of 170 reviews2021
Dev: Chii the Cat
Windows
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 23.5%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Horror 17%, Mystery 10%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy mystery game that utilizes multiple endings and a strong narrative to keep players engaged.
- #24 夜弦之音 - Echoes of Nocturnal Chords
82% matchVery Positive100% of 113 reviews2020
Dev: 秋之忧郁Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
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 27.7%, Interactive Fiction 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, 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.
- #25 Blood Lily Ghoststories
79% matchVery Positive95% of 112 reviews2025
Dev: Sounding Stone / 老奉毊
Windows
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 21.8%, Horror 19.7%, Emotional 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A visual novel-style RPG Maker game that emphasizes character-driven horror and multiple branching paths.
- #26 UNREAL LIFE
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,922 reviews2020
Dev: hako lifePub: room6
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 299.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
And now, for today's story.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.5%, Multiple Endings 18.1%, Story Rich 10.1%, Psychological Horror 8.8%, Adventure 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric pixel-art adventure that focuses on exploration and uncovering the truth behind a mysterious world.
- #27 DEAD LAMB WALKING
78% matchVery Positive97% of 195 reviews2024
Dev: Lyn Mametchi
Windows
A story about a dead lamb walking.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.3%, Horror 16.3%, Multiple Endings 15.5%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
- #28 HorrorVale
77% matchVery Positive99% of 423 reviews2024
Dev: BatWorks Software
Windows
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 69.2%, Adventure 20.6%, Indie 10.1%
- #29 HOME
79% matchVery Positive90% of 3,342 reviews2019
Dev: Fantasync
Windows · Mac
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 36.4%, Emotional 34.9%, Exploration 16.5%, Adventure 8.4%, Indie 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist horror adventure that relies on player interpretation and atmospheric storytelling to build tension.
- #30 Dead Dreams
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 67 reviews2020
Dev: Aiaz Marx
Windows
"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 19.6%, Multiple Endings 17.7%, 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.
- #31 The Rule Of SHE
77% matchVery Positive88% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: HaiBin studio
Windows
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 24.5%, Multiple Endings 19.2%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Mystery 10.3%
- #32 Winion Virus
75% matchVery Positive95% of 1,002 reviews2024
Dev: Dawntown Studio
Windows · Mac
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 27.6%, Psychological Horror 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Emotional 12.2%, Dark 7.3%
- #33 Once Upon A Mind - A Little Too Friendly
75% matchVery Positive91% of 240 reviews2025
Dev: ZealPub: Cardiora Studio
Windows
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 20.5%, Psychological Horror 20.2%, Multiple Endings 16.6%, Dark 8.8%, Exploration 7.2%
- #34 The Little Red Lie
76% matchVery Positive93% of 584 reviews2021
Dev: Tired Moon StudiosPub: Milpitians
Windows
2D side scrolling, adventure, horror game where you avoid monsters and solve puzzles.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32.4%, Horror 22.4%, Multiple Endings 19.4%, Exploration 10.7%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
- #35 This is Interesting
74% matchVery Positive99% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: Scott Jund
Windows
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 26.8%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Horror 15.2%, Mystery 9.3%, Exploration 9.1%
- #36 SIMULACRA
76% matchVery Positive90% of 4,633 reviews2017
Dev: Kaigan Games OÜ
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
An interactive horror experience of exploring a missing woman’s phone.
Why similar: Horror 27.1%, Multiple Endings 24%, Psychological Horror 22.2%, Mystery 9%, Dark 7.8%
- #37 Home
78% matchMixed67% of 1,774 reviews2012
Dev: BancyCo
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 24.5%, Multiple Endings 19.8%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Mystery 7.4%
- #38 Children of Silentown
74% matchVery Positive87% of 1,521 reviews2023
Dev: Elf GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 21.1%, Multiple Endings 19%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Dark 10.7%, Mystery 10.1%
- #39 Fran Bow
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 22,182 reviews2015
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 10.9%, Story Rich 8.4%, Female Protagonist 5.9%
- #40 NO-SKIN
71% matchVery Positive95% of 1,316 reviews2025
Dev: NoEye-Soft
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Horror Roguelike characterized by an experimental artstyle and storytelling, strategic gameplay and deep mysteries
Why similar: Horror 23.4%, Multiple Endings 21%, Psychological Horror 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Mystery 11.1%
- #41 KRAMPEN
73% matchVery Positive91% of 443 reviews2023
Dev: GMD13
Windows
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 25.9%, Horror 24.9%, Dark 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Exploration 8%
- #42 Outlying Islands
71% matchVery Positive96% of 92 reviews2025
Dev: 九指画尸Pub: 2P Games
Windows
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 24.2%, Horror 20.5%, Psychological Horror 18%, Exploration 9.1%, Mystery 8%
- #43 Red Line
72% matchVery Positive97% of 185 reviews2023
Dev: Rolling Cat StudioPub: indienova
Windows · Mac
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 22.9%, Horror 20.8%, Mystery 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%
- #44 Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,824 reviews2021
Dev: Leef 6010
Windows
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 17.2%, Horror 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Mystery 6.6%
- #45 Tales of the Black Forest
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 15,169 reviews2019
Dev: 拾英工作室
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 35.7%, Pixel Graphics 21.9%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #46 A Night at the Watermill
72% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: Neon Tales
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 24.4%, Horror 14.8%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Multiple Endings 11.1%, Dark 10.6%
- #47 Endless
73% matchMixed59% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: shademakesgames
Windows · Mac
A Horror Adventure Game with Multiple Endings
Why similar: Horror 31%, Multiple Endings 25.7%, Psychological Horror 25.4%, Dark 8.8%, Adventure 6.8%
- #48 One-Eyed Likho
69% matchVery Positive94% of 1,155 reviews2025
Dev: Morteshka
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 24%, Horror 20.1%, Multiple Endings 15.7%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Mystery 8.1%
- #49 Rental
69% matchVery Positive92% of 5,401 reviews2024
Dev: Lonely HousePub: Animita Project
Windows
Rental is a short and spooky adventure game about the dangers of renting a house in an unknown place.
Why similar: Horror 38.2%, Psychological Horror 13%, Exploration 11.2%, Mystery 10.8%, Dark 9.1%
- #50 Veloria
70% matchVery Positive91% of 144 reviews2025
Dev: WANDERING WITCH PROIECTUM
Windows · Mac
An Adventure game with environmental puzzles. 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 20.1%, Multiple Endings 19.1%, Horror 17.9%, Mystery 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #51 Even20: The Interference of Parallels
69% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: SilverEyesPub: Wisdom Games Publishing
Windows · Mac
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 21.7%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Multiple Endings 16.6%, Mystery 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
- #52 Obsessed : Night Shift
68% matchVery Positive90% of 145 reviews2025
Dev: arydkPub: Akhir Hayat Studio
Windows
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 34.2%, Multiple Endings 26.9%, Psychological Horror 25.4%, Adventure 5.4%, Female Protagonist 5.4%
- #53 Children of Silentown: Prologue
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,048 reviews2020
Dev: Elf GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 22%
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 25.3%, Multiple Endings 20.4%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Female Protagonist 9%, Emotional 8.5%
- #54 Viviette
70% matchVery Positive89% of 517 reviews2018
Dev: DYA Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Exploration, puzzles and a touch of classic horror awaits you! Uncover the secrets and mysteries of Neuville's Mansion. Test your logic against diverse puzzles, locate and use a variety of items, and don't lose your sense of direction, as navigation itself becomes an obstacle in your path!
Why similar: Horror 24.5%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Multiple Endings 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Dark 8%
- #55 Tales from Candleforth
67% matchVery Positive86% of 170 reviews2024
Dev: Under the Bed GamesPub: Feardemic
Windows
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 31.8%, Psychological Horror 22.1%, Dark 12%, Mystery 9.5%, Exploration 7.7%
- #56 Little Misfortune
67% matchVery Positive92% of 13,710 reviews2019
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 27.8%, Horror 22.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Dark 8%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #57 Insight
67% matchVery Positive87% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: GravelRoadPub: PaperPixel Games
Windows
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 22.4%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Multiple Endings 16%, Emotional 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 11%
- #58 Log.in
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 89 reviews2026
Dev: Little氷華
Windows
Log.in is a mystery-horror game where you explore a PC screen, digging through images, videos and files. Hidden somewhere in the system is the location of a girl being held captive. Your actions on the desktop will dramatically change the story and her fate.
Why similar: Horror 24.2%, Multiple Endings 21.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Mystery 13.7%, Adventure 6.5%
- #59 Ms.Director
68% matchVery Positive97% of 68 reviews2021
Dev: SketchyNonsense
Windows
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 42.1%, Multiple Endings 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, 2D 7.3%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #60 Urban Myth Dissolution Center
63% matchVery Positive88% of 5,930 reviews2025
Dev: HakababunkoPub: SHUEISHA GAMES
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 25.4%, Horror 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Mystery 12.3%, Exploration 9.4%