Games Like NeverHome Ch.1 - Hall of Apathy

NeverHome - Tower of Vanity is the second chapter of the NeverHome horror anthology. Explore an abstract new world and use your wits to solve its mysteries and find a way out.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 19.4%, Abstract 10.1%, Visual Novel 9%, Anime 7.4%, Hand-drawn 5.8%

Marinette is an adventure horror game about a girl who gets trapped inside of a mysterious dollhouse. In her journey she will meet different friends and foes while trying to survive the dangers lurking at every corner. Will she escape alive in time for her birthday?

Why similar: Surreal 12.3%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Exploration 8%

[ ] is company policy. The lines begin to blur between your identity... A surreal (comedic) horror RPG with a fusion of pixel, hand-drawn, & 3D art. Fall deeper & deeper into sleep while you wait, something lies beneath the surface.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.6%, Surreal 12.2%, Abstract 11.2%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Anime 7.9%

Your end is my beginning. A short psychological visual novel with exploration and puzzle elements... it already lays shattered.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.8%, Visual Novel 16%, Anime 12.2%, RPG 10.2%, Hand-drawn 9.3%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.6%, Surreal 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Anime 10.2%, Female Protagonist 10%

Journey through the psyche… Welcome to the Seaside Hotel, where the final hour of your night shift awaits. Tend to guests, explore their dreams, and lose your sense of Self – time and again. In this dark, labyrinthine adventure, unravel the path to the truth below.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.6%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Anime 11.5%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Hand-drawn 9.8%

Finish your shift. Ignore the monster. Question your reality.Rental is a short, psychological horror puzzle game demo set in a 90's video rental store. Complete tasks as Jasmine and don't enter the break room!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.3%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Horror 12.2%, RPG 11.8%, Puzzle 11.7%

본 게임은 '캐시'라는 어린 아이를 행복한 결말까지 인도하는 게임입니다. 처음 보는 곳에서 눈을 뜬 캐시는 당신의 인도를 따라 행복한 결말을 향해 나아갑니다. 어딘가 무섭고 서늘하지만, 그럼에도 아이에게 친절한 세계를 둘이서 함께 모험합니다.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.1%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Exploration 14.8%, Puzzle 13.3%, Horror 11.8%

You complained to a strange roadside statue about being broke—and the next day, a jar of money appeared under your bed. How do you plan to spend this windfall? Of course, you’re free to squander every cent... as long as you can survive until tomorrow.

Why similar: RPG 17.1%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Exploration 15.2%, Puzzle 13.6%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

Spot the anomalies. Escape the loop. Akeno’s Veil is a psychological horror game where spotting anomalies is your only escape—from the relentless demon determined to pull you back.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.4%, Surreal 14.2%, Anime 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Horror 11%

A girl suffering from hallucinations tries her best to live a normal life in the megapolis. She sees an advertisement for a certain doctor presenting a revolutionary technology for diagnosing and treating the psyche, "G.L.A.Z.A".

Why similar: Visual Novel 14.5%, Surreal 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Abstract 11.5%

A ghost and a carnival clown plot revenge on the man who ruined their lives. An operatic tragedy set in 1920s Sicily.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.9%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Anime 9.5%, Exploration 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.3%

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: Psychological Horror 20.1%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Horror 12%, Anime 11%

In the mysterious sci-fi visual novel "Echomnesia", two brilliant scientists - Morpheus and Crona, experiment with a suspicious Cube, but something goes wrong.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.1%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Abstract 14.8%, Anime 14%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

Find your rebirth along the wires.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.7%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Anime 17%, Surreal 16%, Female Protagonist 11%

Unravel the sinister secrets of St. Ludmilla’s Academy. Navigate eerie hallways, solve chilling puzzles, and escape the nightmare that lurks within. Can you survive the terror?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.6%, Anime 18%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, RPG 10.6%, Exploration 7.7%

Axia and The Grim Reaper is a turn-based RPG where you must balance your social and college life, while also fighting crime in your pursuit for vengeance.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 34.3%, RPG 15.5%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Anime 14.1%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

An exploration game set in a surreal dreamscape full of projections. Piece together past recollections and elusive memories. Make a choice as the reality and dreamed world begins to blur...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.2%, Surreal 23.1%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Puzzle 9.3%, RPG 9%

引きこもり気味の高校2年生、主人公の『夢宮める』はある日魔法使いである『ミュリィ』に助けられ、魔法少女になることに。 人々の心を悪に変える『バグ』と戦う魔法少女となっためるはこの世界の『悪』と対峙する事になる。 『バグ』と呼ばれる怪物と戦う、かわいくて不穏な魔法少女RPG。

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.8%, Party-Based RPG 17.4%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Exploration 10.2%, Story Rich 9.1%

Traverse through twisted dreamscapes and encounter disturbing monsters in this action-horror RPG, while discovering a compelling story with loveable characters through hand-drawn visuals inspired by 90s anime.

Why similar: Visual Novel 15%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Anime 10.5%, Exploration 9.6%

It's Sara's first day of work. However, when she takes the elevator to go to the office, she suddenly finds herself on a mysterious floor. What truth lies behind these weird rooms? Will you be able to move on? Or rather... will you want to move on?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.9%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Surreal 16.2%, Anime 15.9%, Female Protagonist 13.6%

本作是一款RPG恐怖解谜游戏。在游戏中，玩家将扮演一群以解决灵异事件为课外实践活动的学生，在提西城里调查有关“春日女王”的事件。随着调查的深入，一场巨大的阴谋正徐徐展开……

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.2%, RPG 16%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Horror 14.6%, Puzzle 12.5%

千禧年初西北某地，一起恶性杀人事件轰动一时，行凶者临死前紧紧握着半张佛脸，他强烈的怨念引起了“无者”的注意。随着探究的深入，竟又牵扯出十年前另一起纵火灭门案！相同的一尊佛像，背后暗藏的究竟是天灾还是人祸。在那片由怨念产生的怨秽地之中，种种诡异可怖的表象之下，深埋着未知的秘密。

Why similar: Surreal 16.6%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Horror 11.1%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Exploration 9.3%

A visual novel about a girl who escaped from a psychiatric hospital. She is pursued by a strange being from another world — and it seems she’s not the only one who can see visitors from beyond.

Why similar: Surreal 15%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Abstract 12%

Totally Normal Boyfriend is a visual novel/dating simulator about your loving and caring boyfriend that would do anything for you.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.2%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Anime 13.7%, Abstract 10.9%, Surreal 9.4%

Explore a school plagued by unnatural phenomena in this horror-adventure game revolving around the missing girl Misao. Improving upon 2017's "Definitive Edition" with refreshed graphics and support for HD resolutions, you can now experience the terror in a new form.

Why similar: Surreal 15.3%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Anime 11.1%, Horror 9.6%

A restless spirit twists the town around you. Luna Anomaly is a psychological horror game where only those who spot the anomalies can escape.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.7%, Surreal 13.3%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Horror 11.2%, Anime 10.6%

A modern RPG with no combat, only conversations. Follow Clara, a young woman returning to Latin American-inspired Jacaranda to figure out her place in a Solarpunk world. Using Clara's magical communication skills, explore an empathetic story about growth, identity, shared experiences and change.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 41.3%, Visual Novel 15.3%, RPG 14.1%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Hand-drawn 5.9%

Mistress of Lust: Carmilla is a dark, mature JRPG of gothic horror, tragic love, and supernatural intrigue. Fight in time-based combat, explore eerie procedurally generated areas, and unravel a haunting story of loss and redemption.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.7%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Anime 10.2%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Horror 8.4%

Insurgence - Second Assault is a follow-up sequel to Insurgence - Chains of Renegade. Features new characters and stories from two different points of view.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 33.2%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Anime 12.6%, RPG 10.4%, Exploration 9%

Fear the Spotlight is an atmospheric third-person horror adventure with a disturbing mystery to unravel. Sneak into school after hours with Vivian and Amy, survive a séance gone wrong, solve tactile puzzles, and, whatever you do, stay out of the spotlight…

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.6%, Surreal 14.2%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Third Person 9.8%, Horror 9%

Narrative-driven bullet hell exploration with simple puzzles. Join Abril in a surreal plane as she fights weird people and creatures, stealing their balls.

Why similar: Visual Novel 16%, Surreal 13.7%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Exploration 10.9%

A lost soul wanders through a whimsical, eerie pop-up book like amusement park. Dive into fun-filled stages, encounter unique characters, fend off spirit erosion, and uncover the park's hidden secrets. The enchanting yet dark Illusion Carnival begins now.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.4%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Anime 10.6%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Puzzle 9.3%

Play as Amaya and Will, navigating a forsaken orphanage where secrets lurk in the dark. Solve puzzles, uncover hidden truths, and survive a psychological horror tale where innocence twists into nightmare and shadows patiently wait to strike.

Why similar: Horror 16.9%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Surreal 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Exploration 12.5%

An escape-room styled series of puzzles await in the car that seems to contain neither rhyme nor reason. See if you can solve the mysteries of the photographs, and figure out what it means to be the ONE IN THE BACK.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.4%, Puzzle 13.3%, Anime 12.6%, Third Person 12.4%, Surreal 11.8%

Vasilis is a hand-drawn adventure game. The main character – Vasilis, lost her husband – Peter, in the rebellious city center. The city is in riots for a long time and almost everyday something burns or someone dies.

Why similar: Visual Novel 13.2%, Surreal 13%, Abstract 12.8%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.1%

In this game, you’ll encounter puzzles which require you to use your environment in order to solve them. Take note of every detail, they can help you in uncovering Sofia’s story.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.2%, Horror 16.1%, Puzzle 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Story Rich 9.4%

Sakura Miko and the Hololive members are suddenly warped into an alternate future timeline. In this 3D adventure game, Miko must reunite with her friends and uncover the truth of this strange world to find her way back home.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.4%, Anime 19%, Visual Novel 19%, Female Protagonist 14%, Horror 12.2%

The Lullaby Weaver is a 1 bit psychological point & click horror game inspired by games like World of Horror, Silent Hill, Junji Ito, & FAITH.

Why similar: Visual Novel 13.1%, Surreal 12.9%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Abstract 10.5%

She was created for one purpose: to make sure everyone in the world enjoys Halloween. At all costs. A short, fully-voiced horror visual novel exploring instrumental convergence.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.4%, Psychological Horror 22.2%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Horror 12.9%, Linear 10.4%

Alice In Pumpkinland is a third person over-the-shoulder-camera comedy horror game.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 16%, Exploration 13.4%, Puzzle 12.3%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Surreal 12.1%

Unburied and forgotten undead gather in the city center, while the citizens of Greenberg go about their day-to-day lives.

Why similar: Surreal 20.3%, Abstract 18.2%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Puzzle 10.1%

Insurgence is a 2D Role Playing Game with Visual Novel elements, Enjoy the classic RPG experience and discover the meaning of redemption and friendship within the Insurgence movement.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 31.3%, Anime 14.9%, Visual Novel 14.4%, RPG 9.4%, Exploration 8.3%

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: Psychological Horror 16.9%, Surreal 16.7%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Horror 12.4%, Hand-drawn 8.6%

The legend speaks of an illusive temple cursed by the evil wizard Somnus. In this experimental puzzle-adventure game, two explorers uncover the temple and dive deep into its depths, only to find connections to our own future. Will they survive the madness, or will their psyches break them first?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.4%, Abstract 16%, Surreal 13.7%, Puzzle 9.6%, Exploration 9.1%

A girl named Hailey struggles to remember the face of her dead sister for a paintings as a suicidal bunny plush & a shadowy hare monster infiltrate her life.

Why similar: Surreal 14.4%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Abstract 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Horror 9.8%

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 23.3%, Anime 16.2%, Female Protagonist 10%, Puzzle 9.5%, RPG 9.5%

Welcome to a world in which dragons are born from the desires of mankind. Each dragon is bestowed with unique powers in accordance with the specific desires of their human familiar. One mysterious stranger travels the land, accompanied by a young dragon graced with the power of eating lies.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24%, Surreal 12.2%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Hand-drawn 9.4%

Enter a psychological horror experience where a young psychologist must navigate a surreal world shaped by forgotten memories and fears – both her own and those she once tried to heal. Face what was buried. Reclaim what was lost. Escape – before it’s too late.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21%, Surreal 20.6%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Exploration 10.7%, Third Person 10.6%

A boy regains his hope and a girl finds herself in solitude. A kinetic novel that will take you through their darkest days and immerse you in their deepest emotions.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Anime 15%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Linear 8.4%

A novel adventure where two high school girls encounter the supernatural on their pixelated way home.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29%, Psychological Horror 24%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Horror 15.9%, Story Rich 8.4%

A psychological horror visual novel about Miya, a former prodigy trapped in a decaying home with her unstable stepfather, her talking plush Mopa, and the bystander who hears every step she takes...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.4%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Anime 15.4%, Horror 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.2%

Lynne is a short story about the scariest thing in the world: being a teenager.

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.2%, Psychological Horror 25.2%, Horror 14.1%, Anime 12.6%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

An investigation of a secret film studio underneath their school has led 3 students down an estranged rabbit hole. With the fixed-camera as your weapon, shine a light on the truth and save your friends.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20%, Surreal 17.5%, Abstract 15.4%, Third Person 13.1%, Horror 12.5%

Death, redemption, distortion, love, and... you are the reason.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.5%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Anime 12%, RPG 10.6%, Female Protagonist 9.1%

An original sci-fi RPG like you've never experienced before...

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 36.1%, RPG 21.5%, Anime 20.8%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Story Rich 9.1%

Alice's World is a story-driven 2D adventure puzzle game. Amidst desolate ruins and deserted cities in a world filled with death, the young girl Alice hears "your" voice from in front of the screen. You must guide her forward, solve the mysteries, and reach the top of the tower.

Why similar: Anime 15.6%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Horror 12.6%, Female Protagonist 12%, Visual Novel 11.8%

你是个乖巧懂事的好孩子，妈妈生病了，探望外婆的重任交到了你的手中。路途遥远，一边享受这段有趣的旅途一边前进吧！不过，好像一直有什么东西在试图接近你……别让它抓到你，更别让它击败你！游戏内含有较简单的回合制战斗，战斗中可以收集不同敌人的图鉴小故事和各种可爱的小互动。以“心情值”取代传统血条，无等级，无需大量刷经验值。游戏包含多个结局，玩家的每一个不同的选择都可能导向不同的结果。

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.3%, Horror 15.2%, Exploration 12.6%, RPG 12.1%, Female Protagonist 11.7%

An anthology of 7 horror tales within a connected universe. Join a murderous marshmallow bound by their past down an atmospheric descent, brought into question by an odd game show host. Follow a Witch trying to seduce her love with sweet things. Plus 5 other surprisingly twisted yet emotional tales.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.2%, Surreal 16.5%, Abstract 15.8%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Horror 10.8%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.7%, Surreal 14.9%, Female Protagonist 12%, Anime 10.6%, Horror 10.6%