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Games Like Mucorales

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Horror, Story Rich, Pixel Graphics, 2D.

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An enthralling RPG Maker horror game that explores a dark and twisted rendition of the classic fairy tale, Red Riding Hood.

Reviews: Very Positive — 96% — of 158 reviews
Released: 2024-03-18
Developer: LuN
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

Overview

Mucorales stands out as a haunting, narrative-driven RPG Maker experience that masterfully subverts fairy tale tropes through a dark, psychological lens. These recommendations focus on games that share its surreal atmosphere, pixel-art aesthetic, and emphasis on exploration, emotional storytelling, and multiple branching endings.

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  1. #1 Ib
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,037 reviews2022
    Dev: kouriPub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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

    Why similar: Horror 21.5%, Multiple Endings 19.9%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, 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. #2 The Witch's House MV
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,881 reviews2018
    Dev: FummyPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.9 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 49%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Dark 5%, Female Protagonist 4.8%

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

  3. #3 Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 1,607 reviews2023
    Dev: AstralShiftPub: KOMODO
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.3 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 31.6%, Interactive Fiction 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Dark 8.9%, 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. #4 Mad Father
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,404 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 27.3%, Psychological Horror 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Multiple Endings 8.7%, 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. #5 The Forest of Drizzling Rain
    94% matchVery Positive97% of 477 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 35.1%, Multiple Endings 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Adventure 9.5%, 2D 6.7%

    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. #6 The Count Lucanor
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 2,868 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 24.6%, Psychological Horror 21.5%, Multiple Endings 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, 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. #7 Cursed Mansion
    93% matchVery Positive90% of 68 reviews2023
    Dev: Dragon EmperorsPub: Nuon Games
    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 17.4%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Dark 8.4%

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

  8. #8 Little Goody Two Shoes
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,301 reviews2023
    Dev: AstralShiftPub: Square Enix
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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

    Why similar: Horror 30.2%, Multiple Endings 24.3%, Mystery 10.4%, 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. #9 Stray Cat Crossing
    92% matchVery Positive93% of 647 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 45.8%, Pixel Graphics 24.8%, Adventure 12.9%, 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. #10 Yume Nikki
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 9,908 reviews2018
    Dev: kikiyamaPub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 72.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%

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

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 26%, Horror 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Dark 10.4%, 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.

  11. #11 Paper Lily - Chapter 1
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 8,133 reviews2024
    Dev: Leef 6010
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.3 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 16.8%, Horror 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Exploration 6.5%

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

  12. #12 Alicemare
    90% matchVery Positive89% of 1,189 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 24.4%, Multiple Endings 19.9%, 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.

  13. #13 The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
    88% matchVery Positive92% of 3,008 reviews2022
    Dev: Cloak and Dagger GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 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%, Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Emotional 11.5%, 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.

  14. #14 Saint Maker - Horror Visual Novel
    89% matchVery Positive86% of 252 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 21.5%, Horror 19.3%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Multiple Endings 7.8%, Female Protagonist 7.2%

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

  15. #15 The Mildew Children
    87% matchVery Positive93% of 451 reviews2024
    Dev: The Growing StonesPub: Valkyrie Initiative
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 19.5%, Horror 14.8%, Emotional 13.1%, 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.

  16. #16 OFF
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,817 reviews2025
    Dev: Mortis GhostPub: Fangamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 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 32%, Pixel Graphics 23%, Story Rich 11.2%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, 2D 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. #17 Blood Lily Loop
    85% matchVery Positive84% of 67 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 24.4%, Horror 19.6%, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, 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. #18 Red Bow
    86% matchVery Positive85% of 324 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 22.1%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Dark 9.6%

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

  19. #19 Dead Dreams
    86% matchMostly Positive74% of 65 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 19.5%, Multiple Endings 17.8%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Dark 9.3%

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

  20. #20 OMORI
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 85,929 reviews2020
    Dev: OMOCAT, LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 24.5 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 33.2%, Multiple Endings 20.5%, Horror 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Story Rich 8.1%

    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. #21 CLeM
    83% matchVery Positive92% of 276 reviews2024
    Dev: Mango ProtocolPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 11.9%, 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. #22 夜弦之音 - Echoes of Nocturnal Chords
    84% matchVery Positive100% of 111 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 29.6%, Interactive Fiction 26.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Adventure 6.5%

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

  23. #23 Cat in the Box
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 1,513 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 38.9%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Mystery 10%, Multiple Endings 7.7%

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

  24. #24 Without a Dawn
    80% matchVery Positive94% of 679 reviews2025
    Dev: Jesse Makkonen
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    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 17.5%, Emotional 16.2%, Mystery 9.1%, Dark 8.6%

    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.

  25. #25 UNREAL LIFE
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,883 reviews2020
    Dev: hako lifePub: room6
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 296.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    And now, for today's story.

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.7%, Multiple Endings 17.8%, Story Rich 10.2%, Psychological Horror 9%, 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.

  26. #26 Blood Lily Ghoststories
    79% matchVery Positive95% of 107 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 21.9%, Horror 19.7%, Emotional 12.9%, 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.

  27. #27 House of Rules
    81% matchVery Positive91% of 169 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 23.6%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Horror 16.9%, 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.

  28. #28 DEAD LAMB WALKING
    78% matchVery Positive97% of 187 reviews2024
    Dev: Lyn Mametchi
    Windows

    A story about a dead lamb walking.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.9%, Horror 14.2%, Narration 14.1%, Multiple Endings 13.5%, Psychological Horror 13.2%

  29. #29 HorrorVale
    77% matchVery Positive99% of 407 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 20.5%, Indie 10.3%

  30. #30 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 36.3%, Emotional 35.2%, Exploration 16.4%, Adventure 8.3%, Indie 2.1%

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

  31. #31 Even20: The Interference of Parallels
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 50 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 21.6%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Multiple Endings 16.6%, Mystery 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

  32. #32 Once Upon A Mind - A Little Too Friendly
    76% matchVery Positive92% of 228 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 20.4%, Psychological Horror 20.3%, Multiple Endings 16.7%, Dark 8.8%, Exploration 7.2%

  33. #33 The Aquarium does not dance Special Edition
    74% matchVery Positive98% of 221 reviews2025
    Dev: 橙々Pub: Frontier Works Inc.
    Windows

    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: Horror 21.1%, Multiple Endings 18%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Female Protagonist 8.8%

  34. #34 Red Line
    76% matchVery Positive97% of 180 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 20.7%, Mystery 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

  35. #35 Winion Virus
    74% matchVery Positive95% of 967 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 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Emotional 12.4%, Dark 7.4%

  36. #36 This is Interesting
    75% matchVery Positive99% of 79 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 20.2%, Horror 15.1%, Mystery 9.4%, Exploration 9.1%

  37. #37 Home
    78% matchMixed67% of 1,771 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 24.4%, Multiple Endings 19.9%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Mystery 7.4%

  38. #38 The Little Red Lie
    75% matchVery Positive93% of 580 reviews2021
    Dev: Tired Moon StudiosPub: Milpitians
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32.5%, Horror 22.4%, Multiple Endings 19.5%, Exploration 10.7%, Female Protagonist 8.6%

  39. #39 NO-SKIN
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 1,266 reviews2025
    Dev: NoEye-Soft
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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

    Why similar: Horror 25.2%, Psychological Horror 22.2%, Multiple Endings 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Mystery 11.8%

  40. #40 Children of Silentown
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 1,485 reviews2023
    Dev: Elf GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.5 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%, Multiple Endings 19.1%, Psychological Horror 14%, Dark 10.7%, Mystery 10.1%

  41. #41 A Night at the Watermill
    73% matchVery Positive97% of 58 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 21.2%, Narration 13.3%, Horror 12.8%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Multiple Endings 9.6%

  42. #42 Fran Bow
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 21,826 reviews2015
    Dev: Killmonday Games AB
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.3 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 38.5%, Horror 26%, Dark 10.9%, Story Rich 8.4%, Female Protagonist 5.8%

  43. #43 Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,767 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 17.3%, Horror 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Mystery 6.6%

  44. #44 KRAMPEN
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 437 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 26%, Horror 24.8%, Dark 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Exploration 8%

  45. #45 SIMULACRA
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 4,596 reviews2017
    Dev: Kaigan Games OÜ
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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

    Why similar: Horror 27.1%, Multiple Endings 24.2%, Psychological Horror 22.4%, Mystery 9%, Dark 7.8%

  46. #46 Endless
    73% matchMixed59% of 75 reviews2023
    Dev: shademakesgames
    Windows · Mac

    A Horror Adventure Game with Multiple Endings

    Why similar: Horror 30.9%, Multiple Endings 25.8%, Psychological Horror 25.4%, Dark 8.8%, Adventure 6.7%

  47. #47 Tales of the Black Forest
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 15,083 reviews2019
    Dev: 拾英工作室Pub: SakuraGame
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 11.5%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Story Rich 7.6%

  48. #48 One-Eyed Likho
    68% matchVery Positive94% of 1,090 reviews2025
    Dev: Morteshka
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.0 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 24.1%, Horror 19.9%, Multiple Endings 15.8%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Mystery 8.2%

  49. #49 Outlying Islands
    69% matchVery Positive96% of 91 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 26.4%, Horror 22.2%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Exploration 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.4%

  50. #50 Rental
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 5,309 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 38.1%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Exploration 11.3%, Mystery 10.8%, Dark 9.3%

  51. #51 Afterdream
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 339 reviews2023
    Dev: Jesse MakkonenPub: Gamirror Games
    Windows

    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 Horror 19%, Horror 19%, Narration 13.9%, Emotional 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

  52. #52 Children of Silentown: Prologue
    69% 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 25.2%, Multiple Endings 20.5%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Female Protagonist 9%, Emotional 8.5%

  53. #53 Ten Trials of Babel: The Doppelganger Maze
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 4,340 reviews2022
    Dev: 红渊Pub: NVLMaker
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Otome × Death Game × Mild Horror Multiple Endings Puzzle RPG

    Why similar: Multiple Endings 36.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.1%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Mystery 9.7%, Story Rich 8.2%

  54. #54 Obsessed : Night Shift
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 133 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 34.1%, Multiple Endings 27%, Psychological Horror 25.5%, Female Protagonist 5.4%, Adventure 5.3%

  55. #55 At Home Alone Final
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,910 reviews2021
    Dev: 阿正不经Pub: 0Cube
    Windows

    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: Horror 21%, Psychological Horror 20.5%, Multiple Endings 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%

  56. #56 Viviette
    70% matchVery Positive88% of 509 reviews2018
    Dev: DYA Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    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 24.4%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Multiple Endings 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Dark 8%

  57. #57 Tiny Bunny
    64% matchVery Positive83% of 29,932 reviews2025
    Dev: SaikonoPub: Serenity Forge
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Tiny Bunny is a non-linear horror visual novel. Those, who have heard the voice of the forest, are beyond help.

    Why similar: Horror 30%, Psychological Horror 23.4%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Dark 13.9%, Story Rich 8%

  58. #58 猫不语
    70% matchMixed68% of 57 reviews2021
    Dev: 库库尔坎游戏工作室
    Windows

    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: Horror 23%, Psychological Horror 19%, Multiple Endings 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Dark 9.2%

  59. #59 Tear Factory
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 83 reviews2022
    Dev: Daddysucc5000
    Windows

    A game about hunting rats, feeding them to your family, and going to bed.

    Why similar: Narration 16.7%, Horror 16.4%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Multiple Endings 9%

  60. #60 The Rule Of SHE
    66% 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 19.3%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Mystery 10.3%

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