Games Like Paper Bride

This is the sequel to our Paper Bride series based on Chinese folklore. This story takes place in Zangling Village, where players must explore a village shrouded in occult mystery to uncover the secret origins of this haunted village.

Why similar: Thriller 13.1%, Word Game 12.1%, Supernatural 11.3%, Drama 11%, Detective 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel, it continues the series' signature blend of Chinese folk horror and intricate puzzle-solving.

An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering.

Why similar: Horror 19.3%, Drama 16.5%, Mystery 10.1%, Thriller 9.7%, Puzzle 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This masterpiece of Chinese 2D horror shares a similar focus on rural mystery, atmospheric storytelling, and emotional drama.

Paper Bride 3 is a Chinese horror mystery puzzle game This is the third horror puzzle game from our team. This time the story takes place in Moshui Village, which is near Zangling Village, and Fulu City, a small town nearby.

Why similar: Word Game 14.7%, Detective 13.5%, Thriller 10.1%, Puzzle Platformer 9.1%, Drama 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This installment maintains the series' high standard for point-and-click mystery and cultural folklore themes.

"Paper Bride 4 Bound Love" is a Chinese horror puzzle game, the fourth work in the "Paper Bride" series. Welcome everyone to return to the world of Paper Bride. This time, let us uncover the secrets of Yichang Town together.

Why similar: Word Game 14.7%, Thriller 12.6%, Drama 11.8%, Mystery 9%, Horror 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers more of the same engaging, puzzle-heavy gameplay set within the series' unique mystical universe.

The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past.

Why similar: Detective 19.3%, Drama 15.4%, Mystery 12.6%, Thriller 11.9%, Supernatural 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful puzzle adventure game rooted in Chinese mythology that emphasizes exploration and narrative discovery.

"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.

Why similar: Detective 34.7%, Drama 15.3%, Mystery 12.6%, Puzzle 12.2%, Puzzle Platformer 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused adventure that captures the historical and cultural atmosphere of China through complex mystery cases.

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 26.8%, Drama 15.5%, Thriller 13.7%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Puzzle 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 2D Asian horror game that masterfully weaves historical trauma and supernatural elements into its narrative.

"Paper Bride 5 Two Lifetimes" is the 5th work in the "Paper Bride' series. Our cast from Zangling Village return to the stage to welcome players back to the world of paper bride...

Why similar: Word Game 24.6%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%, Drama 11.8%, Puzzle 9.2%, Horror 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This entry further expands the series' lore with its signature blend of casual adventure and supernatural puzzles.

Myth lingers in a tranquil and remote ancient town in China. In one telling, once a beautiful maiden is chosen by the cave deity, her soul disappears from the mortal realm. A minority girl called Miao Fei embarks on her journey to uncover the truth behind the legend, and rescue herself, perhap.

Why similar: Word Game 11.7%, Thriller 11.4%, Horror 11.3%, Mystery 9.3%, Psychological Horror 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A folk horror puzzle game that mirrors the eerie, ritualistic atmosphere found in the Paper Bride series.

“Paper Bride 6 Nightmare” is the sixth work to the Paper Bride series. Dive into a bewitching dream and immerse yourself in yet another immersive Chinese horror puzzle game!

Why similar: Word Game 24.2%, Horror 15.9%, Puzzle 10.7%, Psychological Horror 9.1%, Drama 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' tradition of combining point-and-click mechanics with unsettling supernatural encounters.

Try to escape with your life in a first-person survival horror adventure. Play through the eyes of four distinct characters as you evade and confront terrifying ghosts, unravel mind-bending puzzles, and unearth a sinister conspiracy…

Why similar: Thriller 18.8%, Drama 15.7%, Mystery 15.3%, Supernatural 14.7%, Psychological Horror 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern Chinese horror experience that excels at building tension through its narrative and atmospheric environments.

"Way back home" is a 2D horizontal board horror puzzle game. It takes the Republic of China period from 1905 to 1926 as the background of the times. With a large number of exquisite original paintings, rich playing methods, excellent music and dubbing, delicate script and narrative game style, it creates a strong historical...

Why similar: Thriller 15.8%, Supernatural 13%, Drama 12.1%, Horror 11.3%, Mystery 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric Chinese horror adventure that focuses on uncovering dark family secrets through exploration.

Early spring, 1999, Taoyuan Village. In just several days, a series of drowning incidents occurred in the same quaint village. Then, on the night of the fifteenth day, numerous villagers witnessed a woman in red who bore an uncanny resemblance to a lady who had previously met an unjust demise...

Why similar: Detective 27.6%, Mystery 16.3%, Drama 13.7%, Horror 12.9%, Puzzle 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused detective game that utilizes a traditional Chinese setting to frame its narrative puzzles.

Black Sheep" is a 2D story-driven adventure game, you will play a high school student who explores the flooded school ruins, trace the shadow of the past, and unveil the evil those buried in the bottom of the river to see the light of day.

Why similar: Thriller 21.4%, Horror 18.4%, Mystery 13.3%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Supernatural 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric 2D horror game set in a school that focuses on uncovering hidden truths through investigation.

Paper Dolls Original is a first-person horror adventure game steeped in Eastern culture. You act a man who is separated from his daughter after a car accident. When he awakes, he finds himself in a deserted Asian mansion. Find your daughter and unveil a terrifying story buried for a hundred years

Why similar: Thriller 42.5%, Horror 40.9%, Puzzle 12.3%, Psychological Horror 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that explores traditional Chinese supernatural themes and puzzle-solving.

Dark Notes is a dark suspense puzzle game . You will play as the two protagonists, traveling through time and space to explore the secrets hidden in Happiness Mall!a secret concerning both protagonists surfaces... ...Anything can be a perfect fairytale as long as you believe it.

Why similar: Word Game 19%, Drama 14.9%, Supernatural 13%, Horror 10.9%, Mystery 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy horror game that prioritizes narrative discovery and atmospheric investigation.

Are you ready to serve the guests in the Rusty Lake Hotel? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game. Rusty Lake Hotel is a point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.

Why similar: Puzzle 26.4%, Horror 22.6%, Mystery 15.6%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Atmospheric 7%

Why You'll Like It: Features surreal, point-and-click puzzle mechanics that evoke a similar sense of dark, mysterious discovery.

This is a terrorist decryption adventure game that took place in 1913.

Why similar: Detective 16.6%, Thriller 16%, Drama 14.1%, Horror 11.2%, Mystery 11%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that centers on mystery and drama, mirroring the emotional weight of the seed game.

Mirages is a 3D narrative and horror game with folk stories. One night, seven brides headed to the Captain Mansion but strayed into a place full of ghosts - Regret City. Horror haunts the small town. Due to destiny, actors, warlords, and offspring of the town are drawn in. They are closer to truth.

Why similar: Thriller 18.7%, Drama 16.6%, Mystery 13.3%, Horror 13.2%, Detective 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A horror-thriller that incorporates mystery and exploration elements within a 2D perspective.

This is a text-based adventure puzzle game, where you must struggle to survive in a world filled with ghosts and urban legends. While collecting clues, you'll uncover the truth behind the world and find the way out. The game features a wealth of levels, unconventional rules, and a touch of horror.

Why similar: Word Game 39%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Puzzle 13.8%, Horror 12.4%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal horror puzzle game that focuses on exploration and uncovering the logic behind supernatural events.

This is a first-person Chinese horror game, players will go to a murder building, uncover the truth of the murder, find the missing people..

Why similar: Thriller 21.1%, Supernatural 20%, Horror 16.7%, Mystery 13.5%, Psychological Horror 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural horror game that emphasizes mystery and atmospheric tension in a confined setting.

《silen house》 is a scary adventure puzzle game. There is always a strange cry in the deserted old house in the deep mountains. I don't know where I came from. When I approached the old house, a grim burst came.

Why similar: Detective 17.4%, Puzzle Platformer 14.2%, Thriller 10.5%, Horror 10.4%, Puzzle 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D horror puzzle game that focuses on atmospheric exploration and uncovering hidden secrets.

"Xi" is a horror puzzle game set in the context of modern Chinese folklore. The story takes place in an long-abandoned mountain mansion. This immersive escape room experience feels a bit too real, with eerie and strange elements everywhere—an empty banquet, an endless corridor.

Why similar: Drama 15%, Detective 13.8%, Thriller 12.7%, Horror 9.8%, Mystery 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art horror puzzle game that focuses on exploration and uncovering the truth behind its supernatural setting.

The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters is a Korean survival horror-adventure. Venture from your deserted school to survive the horrors of the night. Explore the surrounding Sehwa district and uncover the shadow realm's dark secrets. Use everything at your disposal to avoid a demoness hellbent on killing you!

Why similar: Horror 55.6%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Story Rich 9.5%, Atmospheric 9%, 2D 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D survival horror game with a strong narrative focus and an unsettling, supernatural school setting.

《残秽的我们》是一款本土手绘写实风格的恐怖冒险游戏，以真实事件为蓝本改编。在游戏中，玩家将跟随女主“无者”的脚步，深入由亡者怨念而产生的“怨秽地”，利用“刻印”的力量，探究隐藏其中的一段真实往事。

Why similar: Thriller 15.3%, Supernatural 14.6%, Horror 12.5%, Drama 12%, Mystery 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized 2D horror game that delivers a strong, unsettling narrative through its unique visual presentation.

Speak not of love untouched by passion's fire, as it's a torturous journey. If lovers would remain faithful evermore,On Peony Pavilion’s road they’ll meet for three lives more. Paper Bride 7: Lethal Bond is a Chinese horror puzzle game, and the 7th title of the Paper Bride series.

Why similar: Word Game 21%, Puzzle Platformer 10.3%, Thriller 10.1%, Detective 9.4%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%

《诡拓》是一款中式民俗微恐风的悬疑推理游戏。你将扮演一名民俗杂志编辑，根据匿名信件中的拓片线索，深入封闭、神秘的睖睁村，这里多年来流传着失踪旅人和诡异祭祀的传说。通过亲历村志中的诡异故事，并在村庄中展开调查，你将逐步揭开埋藏数十年的真相。

Why similar: Word Game 14.7%, Detective 14.1%, Thriller 12.2%, Drama 9.8%, Puzzle Platformer 8.8%

DISTRAINT is a 2D psychological horror adventure game for PC. In order to secure a partnership in a famous company, Price seizes the property of an elderly woman. In that very moment, he finds out the price of his humanity.

Why similar: Horror 30.5%, Psychological Horror 23.4%, Story Rich 8.9%, 2D 8.7%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses a 2D point-and-click style to deliver a tense, story-driven experience.

This is a horror plot puzzle game with Chinese folk themes. There is an unwritten rule in Tianhe Town: on the day of the Winter Clothing Festival, no villager is allowed to approach the back mountain. Is there really a ghost on the mountain? Perhaps there is something more terrifying than ghosts.

Why similar: Detective 15.2%, Thriller 14.1%, Drama 12.5%, Supernatural 11.2%, Horror 9.3%

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 82.8%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Singleplayer 4.6%, 2D 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric 2D horror game that emphasizes exploration and the mystery of the supernatural in a quiet setting.

本作是与《全网公敌》联动的全新故事，通过一台“旧电脑”进行互联网搜索解密的剧情互动游戏。你作为一名特殊调查员，需要负责解开隐藏在“登山客意外失踪”背后的超自然事件。随着调查深入，始作俑者也渐渐浮出水面，“祂”，似乎又与四十多年前消失在大火中的白河村，有着千丝万缕的联系。

Why similar: Word Game 23.7%, Drama 11.4%, Puzzle Platformer 10.8%, Detective 10%, Horror 9.8%

Ling Tong "is a new Chinese style horror suspense puzzle game that combines click to solve puzzles and storyline adventure.

Why similar: Thriller 18.2%, Drama 14.5%, Horror 12.7%, Mystery 12.1%, Psychological Horror 11.9%

《頭七》（头七怪谈）是一款中式民俗恐怖解谜游戏。作为刚入职西封杂志社的成员，你需要根据主编的要求，整合“頭七”论坛中民间灵异故事贴之间的关联，并在必要时与同伴实地探索，以揭开帖子后隐藏的秘密。

Why similar: Word Game 26.1%, Detective 17%, Horror 13.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Psychological Horror 11.3%

2000年，山城市新闻频道的电视画面莫名跳出一则旧广告，而广告的代言人是已经去世的特异功能少年——三眼神童。有传闻三眼神童的亡魂劫持了电视信号。 调查局受命展开调查。随着调查的深入，一个藏在黑暗处的犯罪团伙逐渐浮出水面。

Why similar: Drama 20.2%, Mystery 17.6%, Detective 13.6%, Puzzle Platformer 11.4%, Puzzle 9.8%

《流言侦探》是一款诡异，烧脑，悬疑推理剧情游戏，在游戏的体验中，玩家自主找出线索，并利用线索，和角色对话后推进故事。严格的推理玩法，玩家将扮演一个神秘的联络者，玩家的选择将影响了解故事的不同侧面。通过和诸多角色的聊天推理出事件一层层真相，找出隐藏的凶手。

Why similar: Word Game 25.5%, Detective 18.2%, Drama 15.9%, Mystery 11.4%, Puzzle 8.5%

《春泥》是一款刑侦题材的悬疑解谜推理游戏。2018年中秋前夕，刑警程佑接到报案，动身前往泥塑匠林家处理一起家庭伤人案。随着调查深入，案件的疑点层层浮现，将她引向一连串尘封已久的谜团。往事的土壤正在松动，深埋的真相即将揭开......

Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Drama 15.2%, Mystery 12.2%, Puzzle Platformer 9.6%, Interactive Fiction 8.4%

Paper Dolls 2 is a first-person horror adventure game. A dark aura emanates from a Qing dynasty dwelling—the Yin Mansion. What happened to the once-famous Yin Family? Clues lead us to its second floor haunted by restless spirits. A truth, buried for over a hundred years, is waiting to be unraveled.

Why similar: Horror 37.7%, Psychological Horror 22%, Supernatural 17.7%, Thriller 10.4%, Puzzle 6.1%

Scourge of The Village is a Chinese folk horror-themed text decryption game. A young female intern reporter who was inexplicably trapped in a nightmare while investigating a factory sewage discharge incident. In order to solve the mystery, she decided to go to the land of her dreams alone.

Why similar: Mystery 23.9%, Thriller 16.6%, Psychological Horror 16%, Puzzle 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 8.1%

What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?

Why similar: Detective 47.5%, Mystery 16.7%, Puzzle 12.6%, Horror 6.6%, Story Rich 6%

YinYang Street is an indie horror game set in Yunnan, China. Our protagonist Minglai Li finds his beloved wife missing when he comes home. All mysteries lead to a place called YinYang Street...

Why similar: Drama 15.2%, Puzzle Platformer 14.9%, Thriller 12.5%, Puzzle 10.4%, Supernatural 9.8%

"Shaqing" is a Chinese horror puzzle game set in "Wuzhan Town". Players must help the protagonist escape an evil scene where dreams and reality blur, and save his beloved. The objective is to help the protagonist escape and save his beloved.

Why similar: Thriller 18.6%, Drama 15.9%, Mystery 12.7%, Horror 11.6%, Psychological Horror 8.5%

Street Li Fang Zhuan is a Chinese micro horror game set in 1980s China, combining the story of understanding puzzles and text adventures. In the game, the scroll scene that can be moved by four axes is applied to bring different game experience to the player.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 13.5%, Drama 13.2%, Thriller 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Detective 10.8%

This is a suspense reasoning interactive work with real people. You will play the protagonist "Qi Yi", find evidence in a series of murders, piece together the truth, and find the ultimate murderer, all of which will lead you to an unpredictable future.

Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Word Game 17.2%, Mystery 13.6%, Drama 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%

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: Thriller 19.5%, Horror 16.1%, Drama 12.6%, Mystery 12%, Puzzle 10.7%

Lin Yue'an embarks on a journey home, but unsettling events soon disrupt her ordinary life. Strange dreams, lost memories, and eerie occurrences lead her to uncover hidden truths. Can she trace everything back to its true origin and escape the net of fate that has already been woven around her?

Why similar: Supernatural 19.8%, Mystery 15.3%, Horror 13.3%, Narration 10.2%, Puzzle 8.5%

本游戏以视觉小说的形式，收录了十四个奇幻恐怖的短篇故事。从网站专栏的投稿、社团的恐怖故事分享会、到某座设施中的秘密实验……你将以不同的视角，探索发生在鸶门市周边的种种奇妙传闻。

Why similar: Detective 30.1%, Word Game 19.6%, Mystery 18.6%, Drama 17.1%, Atmospheric 7.1%

国产本土新怪谈恐怖游戏——幽魂社前社长在直播中突然失踪，销声匿迹数月后发来诡异消息，将你引入离奇的规则世界。走不出的吞人楼栋、满员即死的午夜巴士、地图上不存在的村庄，还有勾魂剧院、吃人公司……世界的“暗面”等待探索，怪谲的谜题等待揭露。

Why similar: Thriller 20.5%, Word Game 14.2%, Mystery 13.5%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Horror 9.2%

古风悬疑推理AVG《再见断刀》——在与世隔绝的山庄之中，接二连三地发生了骇人命案。只有通过细致入微的调查，抽丝剥茧的推理，才能定一个是非清白，还一个天理公道。 然而，在逐渐浮出水面的真相之下，似乎还有暗流涌动……

Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Drama 16.4%, Mystery 15.2%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%, Story Rich 8.2%

A mother, searching for her lost daughter, stumbles into a strange cult village. "Incantation" is a first-person horror game. It reveals the chilling story behind the "Chen Family Village". What are the consequences of crossing dark boundaries?

Why similar: Thriller 26.7%, Horror 21.3%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Mystery 14.2%, Story Rich 8.1%

《Back：Fade》 is a full-motion audio live horror game. Special Note 1: This game is very supernatural and scary, timid or heart disease players do not buy ！！！！ The game will reveal different ending plots step by step through various searches and choices for your character.

Why similar: Thriller 18%, Drama 17%, Supernatural 15.5%, Horror 11.8%, Psychological Horror 8.8%

《镇邪》是一款单机国风道士题材游戏，根据大量的民间故事改编。玩家将扮演道门弟子前往神秘村庄调查身世之谜，不想却无意中卷入一场巨大的阴谋。摸金寻宝，驱邪镇灵，开坛做法，画符炼尸...空前绝后的人鬼较量，灵异邪祟的无尽纠缠。二十载宿命，难抵一生夙愿。

Why similar: Horror 31.2%, Mystery 31.2%, Puzzle 19.5%, RPG 15.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%

At the end of 1990, there was a murder in Changzhuang community. Both mother and son were killed. The case is full of doubts. According to the clues, you plan to visit the murder scene alone at night, search for evidence, obtain clues, and crack the truth.

Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Thriller 20.5%, Mystery 13.5%, Horror 12.9%, Puzzle 11%

No Return is a first-person psychological horror game set in modern-day China. With a focus on family tragedy, the story unfolds as our protagonist is mysteriously prevented from returning home by an unseen force. Can he navigate a nightmarish maze of hallways and uncover the disturbing truth?

Why similar: Thriller 17.8%, Detective 16.6%, Supernatural 15.5%, Horror 11.1%, Mystery 9.1%

"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: Detective 16.8%, Thriller 15.4%, Supernatural 13.1%, Horror 10.7%, Mystery 9.6%

A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.

Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Drama 16.7%, Mystery 14.8%, Puzzle 13.4%, Story Rich 10.5%

A puzzle ＆ plot single-player game. It all starts with the falling star ...... Through the puzzle, find the childhood memories while gradually unraveling the truth of the "Blood Tree Plague" hundreds of years ago.

Why similar: Drama 25%, Mystery 18.3%, Horror 15.9%, Puzzle 13%, Atmospheric 7.7%

这是一款由制作者真实人生经历和感悟衍生而来的游戏。主角来到一座古旧小镇，在阴森大宅中遭遇了古怪的灵异事件。最终发现，自己和宅子的人事物，有很深的联系……

Why similar: Narration 16.8%, Horror 16.7%, Drama 14.5%, Puzzle 13.2%, Atmospheric 8.6%

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 17%, Supernatural 16.4%, Horror 14.5%, Mystery 13.3%, Puzzle 11.9%

The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.

Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Supernatural 18.6%, Word Game 16.4%, Mystery 10.7%, Horror 8.3%