Games Like NightSong

In an increasingly oppressive world, a magpie feeds her only remaining child amidst a city of lackluster sightseers. Take their vision and feed your son.

Why similar: Surreal 21.7%, Dystopian 17%, Dark 10.4%, Story Rich 8.6%, Psychological Horror 8.3%

Dive into the mysterious world of POLLYANNA! Explore what remains of Earth-3, uncover secrets left behind by your creator, fight a cast of twisted enemies, and above all, don't let the light fade away...

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 18.9%, Surreal 18%, Dark 11.4%, Story Rich 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Travel through surreal worlds and make new friends while trying to unravel the secrets of your past…

Why similar: Surreal 26.4%, Dark 13.7%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Top-Down 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Navigate a vast wilderness, battling countless enemies with the goal of liberating a desperate civilization from tyranny.

Why similar: Surreal 21.8%, Post-apocalyptic 17.2%, Dystopian 16.9%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Top-Down 8.1%

A boy and an android girl wake up without their memories in a world where deadly robots roam the streets. With the boy's powers, they can leave their bodies to walk through walls or possess enemies. The two follow the trail of the intentions left behind by those who once perished above the ground.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 26.4%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Dark 8%, 2D 7.1%

You have found yourself within this god forsaken prison. The people around you don't seem human... They don't look good or trustworthy... But you share the same goal, freedom.

Why similar: Surreal 20.6%, Dystopian 14.1%, Dark 13.2%, Post-apocalyptic 9%, Story Rich 8.8%

A post-apocalyptic action RPG where you play a banished cleric, falsely accused of the divine disease. Wield a robotic relic able to restore lost ruins and technology, face challenging combat and make consequential choices to expose the theocracy's lies, seeking a truth that may cost you everything.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 16.4%, Top-Down 9.9%, Story Rich 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Dark 8.6%

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 22.9%, Dystopian 15.6%, Dark 11.3%, Story Rich 8.9%, Psychological Horror 8.3%

Dap: Prologue is a short dive into the eerie world of Dap, the upcoming horror-action-adventure about protecting a pack of fragile creatures against the creeping corruption tainting the woods and its inhabitants. Lead, scavenge, and fight, in a race for survival against otherwordly horrors.

Why similar: Surreal 30.7%, Dark 19.3%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.6%

말할 수 없는 아이 ‘노아’가 되어 멸망해가는 세상을 여행해보세요. 모종의 이유로 인류는 큰 재앙 속에 빠졌으며, 우리가 살던 시대의 인류는 거의 사라지기 직전입니다. 여러분은 작은 해파리 로봇과 함께 과거를 여행하며 그 이유를 알아보게 됩니다.

Why similar: Surreal 28.9%, Post-apocalyptic 26.4%, Story Rich 10.2%, Top-Down 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

You have crash-landed on a strange alien planet as a cicada, surrounded by a world teeming with giant insects and thriving fungi, waiting for you to explore!

Why similar: Surreal 21.9%, Post-apocalyptic 21%, Dark 20.7%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Story Rich 9.8%

SESSIONS blends horror, action, and atmospheric exploration. Face existential horrors and terrifying creatures in this dark sci-fi tale.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 23.5%, Dystopian 12.8%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Dark 8.2%, Psychological Horror 8.1%

Andrea is confined to a small space. Her cyborg status and depleted battery force her to stay close to a rechargeable bed. Every day feels the same. She wonders if anything will ever change.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 18.5%, Dark 14.9%, Adventure 14.2%, Top-Down 13%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%

Erra: Exordium is a 2D action adventure game in Dieselpunk setting. Explore a world based on Sumerian-Akkadian mythology. Take the role of a scientist who was able to cheat death and fight the rebellious army of mechatrons.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 19.8%, Dark 15.9%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

My name is Luzia...and this story isn't about me, it’s about my sister. Do you still wish to hear it?

Why similar: Surreal 24.1%, Dark 14.7%, Story Rich 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Psychological Horror 9.5%

Become one with Raige: a disturbing and confronting encounter with a grim world, its inhabitants, and yourself.

Why similar: Surreal 23.3%, Post-apocalyptic 21.3%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Dark 7.9%, Story Rich 7.5%

Survive a decimated yet beautiful post-apocalyptic landscape as Allie, a competent survivalist and mother raising her daughter against the backdrop of a broken world.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 36.3%, Dystopian 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Story Rich 11.9%, Top-Down 9.2%

FoMO is an experimental first-person horror with unpredictable mazes, a suffocating atmosphere, and a decaying retro look. No weapons, only escape, paranoia, and choices that accelerate the horror.

Why similar: Dystopian 18.1%, Dark 16.3%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Surreal 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

You have the cursed power of seeing when everyone around you will die. In a crumbling post-Soviet town full of secrets, every choice to save someone costs you something. A dark pixel art RPG where a simple act of compassion may have a price - how much are you willing to pay?

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 24.5%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Dystopian 10.8%, Top-Down 8.4%

A 2D action-adventure through a surreal, subconscious world. Explore moody dungeons, buildings, and atmospheric lands, evoked by dreamy music and visuals. Help the human Young awaken from their dream!

Why similar: Surreal 27.9%, Dark 14.3%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Top-Down 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Explore the surreal, ever-changing world infused with a Slavic vibe. On a jetpack! Every run is different! Collect powerful items and skills, fight unique enemies, discover the stories of your crewmates, and help them ascend... to heaven.

Why similar: Surreal 33.2%, Post-apocalyptic 20.6%, Story Rich 11%, Adventure 7.9%, 2D 7.1%

No one is known to have reached the end of the abyss, but one thing is certain: something must be there, and it must be seen. Explore the depths of the abyss in a game that blends adventure, horror, and dark fantasy. This time, it’s not about the destination, it's about THE JOURNEY.

Why similar: Surreal 28.8%, Dark 11.7%, Story Rich 11.5%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

"You are the player, and must chase the Boogie Man. If you catch him, you win! And that's the happy ending, but if you don't..." This is the third title in the Strange Man series. Keith tours a castle with his wife, Helena. Sit back, and enjoy tonight's entertainment: A horrific display of murder.

Why similar: Surreal 22.6%, Dark 18%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Story Rich 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.9%

"You're a demon child. Someday, you'll be burning in hell for your sins.". This is the fourth and final title in the Strange Man series, developed by Uri Games. Will was running away from home with his mouse buddy Pop, until the two of them wandered into an abandoned building. What secrets lie hidden within?

Why similar: Surreal 20%, Dark 13.8%, Story Rich 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Psychological Horror 9.5%

Dark Earth is an atmospheric real-time action-adventure set in a dying, sunless world where your choices shape the future of humanity. Explore Sparta, one of the last cities of light, as you unravel a murder plot and fight to survive before darkness consumes you.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 29.4%, Dystopian 15.7%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Story Rich 9.4%, Dark 8.8%

A dark and surreal puzzle adventure set in a decaying town where veins pulse through ruined structures and the night hums with unfamiliar life.

Why similar: Surreal 26.4%, Post-apocalyptic 18.2%, Dark 13.1%, Dystopian 12.8%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

“I’ll tell you a scary story. It’s so scary you might not be able to take it. It’s the story of the Sand Man...” This is the second title in the Strange Man series, developed by Uri Games. Unable to sleep and exhausted, Sophie wanders into a town where everything sleeps. That is where the terror begins...

Why similar: Surreal 18.3%, Dark 11.7%, Story Rich 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Psychological Horror 8.5%

Where do you run to when your demons reside within you? Decarnation is a pixel art adventure/action puzzle game with a horrific story inspired by some of the most influential films and novels in the genre. Dive into a breathtaking thriller where nightmares and dreams intertwine…

Why similar: Surreal 33.5%, Dark 13.1%, Story Rich 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Psychological Horror 7.4%

The Bell is ringing and there is no escape. The world is quickly shrouded in darkness and horrifying creatures lurk for Marv. He must face his fears and find a way out of this nightmare or he will be trapped in hellfire forever.

Why similar: Surreal 28.8%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Story Rich 10.8%, Dark 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

A ship, an archeget. And the darkness!

Why similar: Surreal 20.9%, Dystopian 14.9%, Dark 13.8%, Top-Down 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

Help the scientist manage the routine tasks of an indoor farm in a cold, lonely world. Together, you can keep the farm running and maybe do a little bit of good for humanity. A short and atmospheric visual novel.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 39.5%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Story Rich 10.8%, 2D 6.9%

A surreal dream exploration game, both beautiful and terrifying.

Why similar: Surreal 34%, Dark 20.9%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Green Memories is an action RPG with sandbox and shooter elements, featuring beautiful pixel art and chiptune soundtrack inspired by other retro games.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 27.9%, Dystopian 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Adventure 8.7%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

Dap is a horror-action-adventure about gathering and protecting a pack of fragile creatures called Daps. Lead your Daps to safety through an eerily beautiful world, fighting off threats, solving puzzles, and avoiding the infection that twists your companions into something alien and terrifying…

Why similar: Surreal 28.2%, Dark 14.6%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Plav Light is a game about Plavs who are stranded on an island where a new virus has appeared. Will they be able to survive sleepless nights, fighting off an endless horde of incoming monsters, and make it off the island?

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 20.5%, Dark 16%, Adventure 15.2%, Action 11%, Pixel Graphics 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: Surreal 15.3%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Adventure 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Dark 12.7%

Welcome to UMAN - Become a cog in the machine - Work, sleep and don't ask questions - Collect your trash, hit your quota, consume, upgrade and meet your coworkers. But whatever you do... don't look into the eyes.

Why similar: Surreal 24.3%, Post-apocalyptic 22.4%, Dystopian 19.6%, Dark 16.4%, Atmospheric 9.4%

SHAPIK: The Moon Quest is a touching and atmospheric quest, the story of which unfolds in a mysterious world after a nuclear war.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 24.7%, Surreal 23.6%, Dark 13.9%, Story Rich 10.5%, Atmospheric 9.7%

A short horror game where you dig through the flesh of a giant whale

Why similar: Dystopian 27.7%, Surreal 15.9%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Dark 13.8%, Adventure 11.2%

Your task is simple, exterminate all vermin. The sledge hammer you have been provided is capable of destroying almost all office appliances and furniture that may be uncooperative. Your time is running out.

Why similar: Surreal 34.9%, Dark 19.9%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Story Rich 7.4%

Nampung found herself in a strange place. What is really happening?...

Why similar: Surreal 35.5%, Dark 21.4%, Adventure 20.4%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Indie 9.8%

Use a customizable, futuristic sword to violently chop, crush, and slice through hordes of abominations, and replace body parts with cybernetic implants and enhanced, lab-grown organs.

Why similar: Surreal 19.7%, Post-apocalyptic 16.6%, Dark 15.2%, Top-Down 8.1%, Action-Adventure 8%

Nampung encounters the nightmare again and this time also includes her relative people.

Why similar: Surreal 35.2%, Adventure 21.4%, Dark 21.2%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Indie 10.2%

Enter the doomed town of Pareildas. Watch as the flames turn bone and stone to ash. Like joined wicks, we'll all burn together.

Why similar: Surreal 29.9%, Dark 20.5%, Story Rich 14%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%

Beautiful teenagers, dreams, grotesque orgies. When no one in the world is awake anymore, is your sanity an alternative madness? A turn-based surrealist psychological horror game with beautiful L2D combat artwork and a deep, philosophical plot.

Why similar: Surreal 22.5%, Post-apocalyptic 19.6%, Dystopian 16.7%, Dark 13.2%, Psychological Horror 8%

Call me Mongol! Some time ago, I ventured into Agrippa's perilous realm to claim the false god's life. Armed with an arsenal of weird weapons given onto me by Mithrithnogg, the prophet of worms, I uncovered a dark truth that shook the very foundation of reality!

Why similar: Surreal 18.9%, Dark 12.5%, Story Rich 11.8%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.2%

Feed and raise your little baby. Watch it grow and feed on every and anything. In Full Bloom is a Tamagotchi inspired Katamari-like about a creature with never-ending hunger for the world around it. There is only one way.

Why similar: Surreal 41.2%, Dark 17.5%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Adventure 11%, Psychological Horror 6.7%

Fogrest is a 2D pixel adventure game. A fog has descended on the land, monstrous creatures are waiting to attack. Make your way through dark forests and deserted towns to find answers.

Why similar: Dystopian 19.7%, Surreal 17.4%, Dark 14.9%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Story Rich 9.2%

A short top-down narrative game about alcohol, denial, and the first honest moment of accountability.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 17.4%, Top-Down 14.4%, Story Rich 11.5%, Dark 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

As long as I have dreams in my heart, I can never escape. I can never awaken from my dreams. Maybe if I follow the dream just past this doorway, then someday I can wake up again...

Why similar: Surreal 23.3%, Dystopian 16.4%, Dark 13.1%, Story Rich 9%, Psychological Horror 8.4%

The world ended long ago. Humanity didn’t. What remains is a fragile society sustained by fear and distrust. Faro is a psychological horror visual novel set on a sunless planet, where you guide four survivors as cosmic horrors linger and every decision erodes the trust holding them together.

Why similar: Dark 24.1%, Story Rich 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Psychological Horror 11.9%

Ominous Obscurity is a single-player horror adventure game set in places from the protagonist's childhood. Solve interesting puzzles, while hiding from insidious horrors waiting for you in the shadows.

Why similar: Surreal 29.1%, Dark 13.1%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 23.8%, Dark 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Story Rich 12.4%, Atmospheric 9.1%

A garden-themed 2D RPG which tackles the struggle of problem-solving in an uncomfortable and unknown place. Solve and explore your way across this dark landscape to uncover the truth behind your visit, meeting a familiar face to keep you company.

Why similar: Surreal 36.7%, Dark 13.5%, Story Rich 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Top-Down 7.7%

Adeona is a retro action rpg focused on hack and slash fighting, lore rich story, and the impacts of a color changing mechanic. You play as Amber, a young orphan, caught between five warring tribes as she attempts to rescue her brother from the Gods.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 16.4%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Story Rich 12.4%, Top-Down 10.8%

Step into a world where dreams and reality mix. You find yourself in a dream-like world, and explore a different traumatic experience each day. Your choice determines if the boy accepts these moments and moves on, or stays in the past.

Why similar: Surreal 32.3%, Dark 18.4%, Story Rich 10.3%, Top-Down 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.3%

South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.

Why similar: Surreal 24.2%, Dark 14.9%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Story Rich 13%, Atmospheric 9.9%

As Amelia, you awaken inside a sci-fi cult world poisoned by secrets. With no ammo and nothing but holy water, you face horrors shaped by a divine power gone corrupt. Survive the growing darkness, escape the faithful who hunt you, and uncover a truth that twists everything you thought was real.

Why similar: Surreal 23.9%, Post-apocalyptic 22.5%, Dark 9.5%, Psychological Horror 9.3%, Atmospheric 7.7%

The world doesn't need saving. You do. Explore a strange 3-bit world, wield mysterious powers, uncover forbidden secrets, and find your way home across realities.

Why similar: Surreal 16%, Top-Down 14%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Story Rich 9.9%