- #1 Angels of Death
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,420 reviews2016
Dev: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 53.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"Please... kill me." "Help me get outta here, and I'll kill you." ~ Angels of Death is a psychological horror-adventure game, consisting of four episodes.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 14.1%, Anime 13.3%, Horror 11%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, RPG 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the exact same dark, story-driven indie adventure pedigree with intense psychological elements and memorable character dynamics.
- #2 Ib
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,340 reviews2022
Dev: kouriPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 12.9%, Horror 10.9%, Anime 10.8%, Story Rich 10.4%, Psychological Horror 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic psychological horror puzzle game built in a similar 2D pixel-art style, focusing on exploration and atmospheric tension.
- #3 The Witch's House MV
96% matchVery Positive95% of 4,173 reviews2018
Dev: FummyPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.7 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 25.7%, RPG 9.4%, Psychological Horror 9%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Anime 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: An iconic 2D horror adventure game that relies on clever puzzles, startling twists, and a chilling atmospheric narrative.
- #4 Alicemare
95% matchVery Positive88% of 1,230 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: Anime 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Horror 10.5%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Story Rich 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal and eerie indie adventure game featuring story-focused exploration and dark fairytale motifs.
- #5 Mad Father
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,818 reviews2016
Dev: senPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.3 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: Anime 20.3%, Horror 18.5%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Story Rich 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a young protagonist navigating a dangerous, horror-filled mansion with puzzle-solving mechanics and a dark storyline.
- #6 The Forest of Drizzling Rain
94% matchVery Positive97% of 513 reviews2022
Dev: Makoto SanadaPub: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows · Mac
From the creator of Angels of Death: the multi-ending exploration horror game The Forest of Drizzling Rain. Includes Full Ver. (2022), completed nine years after the original release, and Original Ver. (2013), where it all began. Alas, it was the "promised place," where Shiori was never meant to go.
Why similar: RPG 26.7%, Horror 17.7%, Anime 15.7%, Adventure 12.9%, Story Rich 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same creator as Ib, this narrative-heavy adventure blends atmospheric mystery and dread with a compelling protagonist.
- #7 The House in Fata Morgana
93% matchVery Positive95% of 6,743 reviews2016
Dev: NOVECTPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 27.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 14.7%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Anime 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A phenomenal gothic visual novel that dives deep into tragedy, revenge, and mystery across centuries.
- #8 Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum
91% matchVery Positive93% of 1,769 reviews2023
Dev: AstralShiftPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 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 17.7%, Anime 15.2%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, RPG 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A gorgeous RPG Maker mystery-horror game centered on identity, unsettling puzzles, and deep psychological storytelling.
- #9 Corpse Party
92% matchVery Positive89% of 1,404 reviews2016
Dev: GrisGrisPub: XSEED Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A group of friends unknowingly perform an occult ritual that traps them in an otherworldly elementary school. Here, the vengeful spirits of young children threaten their lives and their sanity, and the only hope of survival is to uncover the chilling details behind the murders of those trapped before them...
Why similar: Horror 19.9%, Anime 19.1%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Psychological Horror 11%, RPG 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A horror masterpiece featuring anime-styled characters trapped in a sinister environment with high emotional stakes and dark themes.
- #10 UNREAL LIFE
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,999 reviews2020
Dev: hako lifePub: room6
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 311.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
And now, for today's story.
Why similar: Story Rich 21.6%, Adventure 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Puzzle 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-rich puzzle-adventure game with a distinct visual style and a heartfelt protagonist.
- #11 BAD END THEATER
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,071 reviews2021
Dev: NomnomNami
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 32.1%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Story Rich 16.2%, Cute 10.2%, Anime 10%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused puzzle game where manipulating various tragic fates for a cast of characters drives the core experience.
- #12 Tales of the Black Forest
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 15,521 reviews2019
Dev: 拾英工作室
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 25.1 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: RPG 15.7%, Female Protagonist 15%, Horror 14.3%, Anime 11.3%, Story Rich 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: An indie horror RPG Maker title that leans heavily into eerie atmospheres, puzzles, and a haunting storyline.
- #13 Angels of Death Episode.Eddie
89% matchVery Positive89% of 474 reviews2020
Dev: Makoto SanadaPub: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
"The boy made up his mind to face a cruel world." The new special edition of the psychological horror-adventure game "Angels of Death", which has also been made into an anime. The past of B4 floor master Eddie is revealed...
Why similar: RPG 29.6%, Adventure 16.5%, Indie 10.8%, Anime 10.3%, Horror 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the dark universe and storytelling style of a direct thematic relative to Noel's narrative adventures.
- #14 WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,706 reviews2023
Dev: TYPE-MOONPub: Aniplex Inc.
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 67.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A tale told with vivid colors and rich sound in a classic TYPE-MOON visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.8%, Anime 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Story Rich 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully produced visual novel featuring strong supernatural elements, intense drama, and a rich storyline.
- #15 Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,887 reviews2016
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.0 hrsMean: 45.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.9%, Visual Novel 20.4%, Story Rich 13.8%, Anime 11.6%, Psychological Horror 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an intricate, highly suspenseful mystery narrative filled with complex characters and psychological intrigue.
- #16 The Letter - Horror Visual Novel
87% matchVery Positive85% of 1,534 reviews2017
Dev: Yangyang MobilePub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
When seven people fall prey to a vicious curse, they will discover that horror rests not from the shadows lurking about, but within themselves. To what ends will one go in order to survive?
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.9%, Horror 18.4%, Anime 11.8%, Psychological Horror 9.1%, Story Rich 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A multi-perspective horror visual novel where choices matter deeply and characters face intense psychological threats.
- #17 CHAOS;HEAD NOAH
85% matchVery Positive88% of 2,108 reviews2022
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 54.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
CHAOS;HEAD NOAH is now available on Steam!
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.6%, Anime 19.3%, Story Rich 13.6%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 7%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological thriller visual novel that explores unsettling conspiracy theories and distorted perceptions of reality.
- #18 We Know the Devil
86% matchVery Positive94% of 1,190 reviews2016
Dev: Pillow Fight
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
WE KNOW THE DEVIL is a visual novel about teens reluctantly fighting the devil at summer camp. Follow meangirl Neptune, tomboy Jupiter, and shy shy Venus as they get to know each other--but one always gets left out.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.1%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Horror 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A short, intense indie visual novel exploring teenage angst, isolation, and supernatural dread with a female-centric cast.
- #19 BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light
84% matchVery Positive82% of 1,112 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 52.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
“As the last summer day fades, all is illuminated.” With gorgeous translucent designs by Mel Kishida, as well as a story that depicts the youth of lifelike girls, based on a theme of human identity and bonding, a new title in the BLUE REFLECTION series is here!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Anime 10.9%, RPG 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features emotional character-driven storytelling centered on a group of girls navigating strange, mystical environments.
- #20 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,855 reviews2015
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Anime 24%, Story Rich 14%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Cute 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary suspense visual novel that slowly unravels a dark, unsettling mystery in a seemingly peaceful setting.
- #21 Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole
83% matchVery Positive93% of 2,765 reviews2017
Dev: KeroQPub: Frontwing USA
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 175.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Wonderful Everyday is a visual novel with multiple routes which develops a story based on a few concepts: "the sky and the world", "the beginning and the end", "literature and science", "savior and hero", "brother and sister".
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.4%, Psychological Horror 16%, Anime 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Story Rich 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A complex and dark visual novel dealing with philosophical questions, psychological horror, and surreal mysteries.
- #22 Misao - 2024 HD Remaster
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,575 reviews2017
Dev: senPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Female Protagonist 15.9%, Anime 13.6%, Horror 11.6%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, RPG 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic horror adventure game centered around spooky school mysteries, puzzle solving, and supernatural revenge.
- #23 Fran Bow
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 23,083 reviews2015
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 11.1 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 20.4%, Story Rich 14.1%, Horror 12.6%, Puzzle 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A creepy psychological adventure game following a young girl through a surreal journey filled with dark puzzles and eerie imagery.
- #24 Yomawari: Night Alone
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,337 reviews2016
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A quiet evening stroll takes a turn for the worse as a tragic accident befalls a little girl and her dog. When her sister goes missing later in the night, the little girl decides to venture out into the eerie darkness to search for her loved ones as evil spirits haunt the alleyways and streets of her once-peaceful town.
Why similar: Horror 23.6%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Anime 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Cute 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric exploration game where a young girl navigates a terrifying nighttime town searching for her loved ones.
- #25 Corpse Party: Book of Shadows
82% matchVery Positive85% of 523 reviews2018
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
An anthology series that serves as a Corpse Party sequel, prequel, midquel, and alternate universe tale all in one. Rejoin old friends for a deeper dive into the haunted halls of Heavenly Host Elementary...
Why similar: Anime 17.5%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Horror 14.3%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Story Rich 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the grim, character-focused horror anthology storytelling associated with the Corpse Party universe.
- #26 OMORI
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 88,824 reviews2020
Dev: OMOCAT, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 25.8 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: Great Soundtrack 23.9%, Psychological Horror 22%, Story Rich 17.1%, RPG 11.9%, Horror 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal psychological horror RPG that explores deep emotional trauma through a charming yet haunting pixel-art world.
- #27 Detention
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,832 reviews2017
Dev: RedCandleGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.
Why similar: Horror 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Psychological Horror 14%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Story Rich 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan, heavily rooted in religious mythology and psychological trauma.
- #28 Demons Roots
78% matchVery Positive93% of 2,423 reviews2023
Dev: Quick nail AristocratPub: Kagura Games
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In a final struggle for survival, demonkind again invaded the human world. However, the world they return to after years in the darkness isn't the same as it once was...
Why similar: RPG 21.3%, Anime 19.5%, Adventure 14.1%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Story Rich 10.7%
- #29 Sally Face - Episode One
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 29,849 reviews2016
Dev: Portable Moose
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
An unsettling adventure following a boy with a prosthetic face. After a string of mysterious murders, Sal and his three friends discover something truly sinister casting shadows over their small town.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 22%, Story Rich 20.6%, Horror 17.1%, Puzzle 12.5%, Adventure 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, narrative-driven indie adventure featuring unsettling mysteries, a unique art style, and a deeply emotional story.
- #30 The Coma: Recut
79% matchVery Positive84% of 3,095 reviews2017
Dev: Dvora Studio Co., Ltd.Pub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
You are Youngho, a Korean high school student trapped and relentlessly pursued by a psychotic killer in the hellish corridors of Sehwa High. Run, hide, explore, and survive while piecing together the mystery The Coma in this remastered version of the Korean cult classic.
Why similar: Anime 19%, Horror 15.9%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Adventure 9.9%, Psychological Horror 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A Korean survival horror game where a student must navigate a twisted, nightmare version of her high school while fleeing a relentless killer.
- #31 The NOexistenceN of you AND me
74% matchVery Positive93% of 22,293 reviews2024
Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
Why similar: Visual Novel 25%, Anime 19.3%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Story Rich 12.5%, Cute 10.8%
- #32 The Angel's Devil Tail - One More Question 2
75% matchVery Positive95% of 148 reviews2026
Dev: 橘音
Windows
A horror-meets-cute puzzle game with a twist-filled Yuri romance story.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.2%, Anime 15.9%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Horror 10.4%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #33 The House in Fata Morgana: A Requiem for Innocence
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,933 reviews2018
Dev: NOVECTPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
"A Requiem for Innocence" is a companion to the visual novel "The House in Fata Morgana." It tells the tale of a young man dragged down by his ambitions and a girl both worshiped as a saint and maligned as a witch. For them, there is no happily ever after.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Story Rich 13%, Adventure 12.3%, Anime 11.8%
- #34 夜弦之音 - Echoes of Nocturnal Chords
77% matchVery Positive100% of 118 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: Female Protagonist 16.1%, Anime 14.9%, RPG 13.1%, Horror 12%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #35 Higurashi When They Cry Hou+
75% matchVery Positive87% of 200 reviews2023
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The tragedy of Hinamizawa is over. Those held captive within its grip are free from the fate that bound them to June 1983. Yet the tale of Hinamizawa is not truly complete. There are many worlds not yet explored.
Why similar: Anime 22.9%, Visual Novel 22.8%, Adventure 11%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%, Horror 6.3%
- #36 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.7 Minagoroshi
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 790 reviews2019
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.6 hrsMean: 84.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Why similar: Anime 20.5%, Visual Novel 18%, Horror 13.9%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Story Rich 11.7%
- #37 Magical Girl Witch Trials
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 34,539 reviews2025
Dev: AcaciaPub: Re,AER
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Thirteen girls awaken, only to find themselves in a prison. What awaits them: a Witch Trial. Help them prepare for the trial by exploring the prison in order to find the witch hidden amongst them. Find the witch, learn what kind of magic she holds, dispel the lies, and prepare for the execution.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22%, Visual Novel 21.7%, LGBTQ+ 17.2%, Cute 11.5%, Anime 10%
- #38 The Aquarium does not dance Special Edition
73% matchVery Positive97% of 309 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: Female Protagonist 19%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Horror 12.4%, RPG 10.4%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #39 Adolescent Santa Claus
76% matchVery Positive85% of 1,329 reviews2018
Dev: TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 25%
This visual novel game tells the tale of a cute little Santa Clause appearing
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.5%, Anime 30.6%, Cute 15.6%, Adventure 6.2%, Casual 5.9%
- #40 The Rule Of SHE
74% matchVery Positive85% of 61 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: Female Protagonist 19.2%, Horror 14.2%, Puzzle 10.5%, RPG 10.2%, Story Rich 9.1%
- #41 Folie Fatale
72% matchVery Positive86% of 2,697 reviews2024
Dev: Kanmidoko (神海処)Pub: 346lab Localization
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
All capture targets are mentally "Jirai"(landmine)!? Meet these eccentric boys, reveal the truth beneath in this Psycho-love-horror VN!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.5%, Visual Novel 19.1%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Anime 15.8%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #42 Eve of Souls: Static Pod
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 508 reviews2019
Dev: LighTea Fish Studio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
[The pod will break soon. Will she survive the nightmare or find the truth?]
Why similar: RPG 16.7%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Anime 12.7%, Horror 12.2%, Psychological Horror 8.9%
- #43 eden*
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,271 reviews2015
Dev: minoriPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 60.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A tale of the planet's final love story told using the full force of minori's critically acclaimed illustrative style, engaging musical compositions, and the highly talented staff that has led fans coming back for more every single time!
Why similar: Anime 30.9%, Visual Novel 28.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Story Rich 10.8%, Cute 6.8%
- #44 Narcissu 1st & 2nd
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,476 reviews2015
Dev: stage-nanaPub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 47%
This is a story of disease and suffering; of medication and adverse effects; of thoracotomy scars and cellular poisons; of the living who cannot help but to die and of the dying who cannot help but to live; of a resting place other than "on 7F" or "at home".
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.4%, Anime 27.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Story Rich 8.7%, Female Protagonist 4.2%
- #45 The Neverending Summer
69% matchVery Positive98% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: LSAusa
Windows
Summer comes again and again, and changes come quietly.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.6%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Anime 12.8%, RPG 11.6%
- #46 Fate/stay night REMASTERED
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,934 reviews2024
Dev: TYPE-MOONPub: Aniplex Inc.
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 50.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Seek the root of the Fate franchise. Return to where it all began.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28%, Anime 23.8%, Story Rich 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Adventure 6.2%
- #47 Seventh Lair
70% matchVery Positive94% of 420 reviews2022
Dev: NOVECTPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac
Seventh Lair is a short visual novel featuring some cast members of The House in Fata Morgana. It exists in a parallel universe to the original game, so it can be enjoyed even by those unfamiliar with it.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.6%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Anime 19.7%, Story Rich 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%
- #48 Confess My Love
70% matchVery Positive94% of 4,890 reviews2017
Dev: LR Studio
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
The story takes place after school, when Willie decides to confess his love to the girl of his dreams, Liza. Afraid of being refused, he hesitated for a while. Should he summon up his courage and confess his love to her?
Why similar: Anime 20.7%, RPG 14.8%, Horror 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Visual Novel 7.4%
- #49 The Song of Saya
69% matchVery Positive89% of 10,280 reviews2019
Dev: NitroplusPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 64.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Bear witness to a love that will change the world, in this classic horror romance visual novel from acclaimed writer Urobuchi Gen.
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.1%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Anime 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Horror 10.1%
- #50 Decollate Decoration
66% matchVery Positive93% of 506 reviews2026
Dev: KANEKODOPub: KEMCO
Windows
This is a point-and-click, command-selection style adventure game where the protagonist is a girl who has become a ghost. The objective is to fulfill her desires by speaking to her beloved "him" causing poltergeists, visiting in dreams, or even cursing.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.8%, Horror 22.7%, Adventure 14.2%, Cute 13.3%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #51 Little Goody Two Shoes
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,553 reviews2023
Dev: AstralShiftPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.1 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: LGBTQ+ 23.8%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Horror 13.9%, RPG 13.9%, Anime 8.7%
- #52 Tokyo Dark
70% matchVery Positive84% of 1,347 reviews2017
Dev: CherrymochiPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Legend tells of a door deep below Tokyo's sewers. All who enter are lost forever. Detective Ito's partner is missing. Explore Tokyo & uncover the darkness that lays beneath the streets in this Point & Click - meets Visual Novel - narrative adventure that questions the very core of Ito's sanity.
Why similar: Anime 20.5%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Horror 12.4%, Psychological Horror 11%
- #53 Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 359 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 49.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A Tale of Three Beautiful Maidens Drawn to Each Other. When three friends, deceived and separated by the tricks of darkness, find each other again, their bond shall become the light that will clear away the shadows and guide them towards the truth...
Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.7%, LGBTQ+ 18.8%, Anime 12.7%, RPG 12.3%, Cute 9.5%
- #54 Naughty Girl 2
71% matchVery Positive80% of 106 reviews2019
Dev: Hentai X
Windows
Naughty Girl is a casual puzzle game, where you reveal gorgeous cowgirl pictures while you relax in a 3 difficulties puzzle.
Why similar: Anime 15.2%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Puzzle 8.8%, Cute 7.2%
- #55 Noctuary
66% matchVery Positive92% of 2,640 reviews2023
Dev: GratescaPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Two young illuminators, Fancia and Alina, start their adventure in the bright and fascinating Inlixaland... ...in pursuit of becoming trustworthy "The Arborangers."
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 16.4%, Anime 15.6%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Cute 13.3%
- #56 Saint Maker - Horror Visual Novel
68% matchVery Positive86% of 267 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: Female Protagonist 17.8%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Horror 12.8%, Anime 12.3%
- #57 NOeSIS02_羽化
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 775 reviews2021
Dev: Classic ChocolatPub: Red × Balloon
Windows
A spirit trapped in the mirror, a girl restrained by her elder sister, a younger sister suffering from serious illness.The second wave of NOeSIS and a story of troubled girls and boys.
Why similar: Anime 19%, RPG 14.2%, Horror 12.3%, Cute 11.6%, Story Rich 10%
- #58 HorrorVale
65% matchVery Positive99% of 436 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: RPG 35.7%, Horror 23.3%, Adventure 18.6%, Indie 12.3%, Cute 10.3%
- #59 Eternal Senia
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,064 reviews2015
Dev: Sanctum Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Why similar: Anime 30.3%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, RPG 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Story Rich 7%
- #60 Mhakna Gramura and Fairy Bell
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 661 reviews2018
Dev: ALICE IN DISSONANCE
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Written in the style of a children’s book, Mhakna Gramura and Fairy Bell is a Cinematic Novel about two children named Mhakna and Sebiarno that escape the wretched Mullbear Orphanage with the help of a Fairy named Bell, who promises eternal happiness as long as they agree to never grow up.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.6%, Anime 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Story Rich 12.8%, Indie 8.7%
