Games Like Paper Lily - Chapter 1

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 14.9%, Anime 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Multiple Endings 6.6%, Supernatural 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct prequel to Paper Lily, it offers the same core gameplay mechanics and introduces the world and characters that define the series.

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Multiple Endings 8.5%, Horror 8.4%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This classic title shares the same focus on atmospheric exploration, puzzle-solving, and psychological tension within a surreal art gallery setting.

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 32.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Story Rich 14%, Multiple Endings 11.2%, RPG 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully balances charming pixel art with deep, dark psychological themes and emotional storytelling that resonates with fans of Paper Lily.

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 24.6%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, RPG 7.8%, Anime 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential RPG horror experience that relies on clever puzzle-solving and a constant sense of dread as you explore a shifting environment.

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Story Rich 15.7%, Choices Matter 11%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, Psychological Horror 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique meta-narrative and puzzle-heavy gameplay that emphasizes emotional connection and exploration of a strange world.

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Horror 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Exploration 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive surreal exploration game, it encourages players to wander through dreamscapes to uncover cryptic lore and strange secrets.

Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.4%, Anime 14.4%, Horror 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Story Rich 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a compelling narrative driven by exploration and puzzle-solving, capturing the classic RPG horror feel perfectly.

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19%, Anime 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Horror 8.7%, RPG 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This series offers a similarly surreal, psychological experience with a distinct visual style and deep, philosophical storytelling.

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 16.3%, Anime 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, RPG 10.6%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful and surreal puzzle-horror game that emphasizes uncovering the protagonist's identity through exploration and cryptic encounters.

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: Psychological Horror 17.1%, Anime 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Horror 9.4%, Female Protagonist 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a classic horror-adventure experience with a strong focus on exploration and solving supernatural mysteries.

A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 25.8%, RPG 16%, Multiple Endings 14.6%, Story Rich 14.4%, Cute 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short but impactful RPG that combines emotional storytelling with a unique, charming aesthetic and satisfying exploration.

Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.8%, Multiple Endings 15%, Anime 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Mystery 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features high-stakes decision-making and puzzle-solving that directly impact the survival of characters, mirroring the branching narrative style of Paper Lily.

A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 39.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, Story Rich 10.1%, Anime 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a raw, deeply psychological narrative experience that uses unique visual storytelling to explore complex mental states.

It is a rainy night in the Spring of 2005. Lily is left home alone after her Papa put her to bed. She is awoken by a cry for help outside her window. It is coming from the well. Help Lily gather rope to go down the well and save the poor soul trapped down there.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.3%, Multiple Endings 11.9%, Anime 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Horror 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game features multiple endings and a heavy emphasis on choices, capturing the sense of unease and mystery found in Paper Lily.

"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: Psychological Horror 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Anime 12%, Horror 10%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This story-driven horror game focuses on the bond between two characters as they navigate a series of deadly, puzzle-filled floors.

A short psychological adventure about a stressed girl who wants to explore her ceiling.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.5%, Multiple Endings 14%, Anime 13.9%, Mystery 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric psychological experience that focuses on introspection and surreal narrative delivery.

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 22.9%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Mystery 11.8%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused horror game that relies on exploration and puzzle-solving to piece together a fragmented and unsettling story.

“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 24.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, RPG 18.9%, Story Rich 14.9%, Puzzle 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cult classic that uses a surreal, abstract world and unique combat to deliver an unforgettable and mysterious narrative experience.

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: Psychological Horror 12.3%, Supernatural 8.8%, Multiple Endings 8.6%, Choices Matter 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes player choice and multiple endings, ensuring that every decision made during exploration carries significant weight.

Trick or treating in a vampire's house.Trick & Treat is a light-hearted Halloween adventure. It's about exploring and solving puzzles in a spooky atmosphere. There will be some horror elements, romance, many bad ends and a happy ending of true love.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 21.3%, Horror 17.3%, Anime 15.3%, RPG 10.7%, Puzzle 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This classic RPG horror title offers a fun, spooky adventure with multiple endings and a focus on exploration.

Explore the haunted halls of Heavenly Host Elementary in Corpse Party (2021), the horror cult classic now updated for the next generation.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.8%, Horror 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Multiple Endings 9.3%, Choices Matter 9%

Why You'll Like It: It is a foundational horror RPG that excels at creating tension through branching paths and multiple, often tragic, endings.

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 19.4%, Horror 15%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Anime 13.2%, Multiple Endings 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on uncovering the dark secrets of a mysterious village, offering a slow-burn narrative that rewards curiosity.

March 2012, Nagano. The brave and clever high school girl, Chio Aozora, is facing a major crisis: she doesn’t have enough money to buy a croquette! Navigate through the streets and alleys of Nagano, interact with a variety of characters, solve complex puzzles, collect 380 yen, and buy a croquette!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.4%, Multiple Endings 12.2%, Mystery 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

REFLEXIA's story starts out as a parody of its genre and ends as a psychological drama.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 36.1%, Anime 18.9%, Story Rich 17.2%, Cute 11.9%, Dark 9%

There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile... This is the first title in the series known as The Strange Man, developed by Uri Games. Experience the myriad horrors awaiting David as he moves into his new house.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.6%, Anime 11.6%, Multiple Endings 11.5%, Horror 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a masterclass in atmospheric RPG horror, focusing on a grim, character-driven mystery that unfolds through exploration.

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: Psychological Horror 31.6%, Anime 19.4%, Multiple Endings 18%, Story Rich 13.1%, Cute 8.8%

An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.9%, Horror 11.2%, Anime 10.6%, Multiple Endings 9.5%, Story Rich 7%

A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.

Why similar: Story Rich 46.8%, Pixel Graphics 23.8%, RPG 8.8%, Adventure 7.7%, Funny 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy RPG that prioritizes emotional storytelling and exploration, perfect for those who enjoy the story-rich nature of Paper Lily.

USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.9%, Mystery 17.1%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Story Rich 11.7%, Anime 10.4%

A beautiful stranger appears at your doorstep. Will you let her in? Dive into a captivating nightmare and decide the fates of those around you in this free mystic thriller visual novel.

Why similar: Horror 22.1%, Anime 21.9%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Story Rich 10.7%, Mystery 9.9%

Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.5%, Cute 20.6%, Anime 14.2%, Top-Down 12.1%, Psychological Horror 11.9%

Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 22.4%, Anime 20.5%, Choices Matter 20.1%, Supernatural 19.2%, Story Rich 11.6%

Walk-n-talk adventure with light puzzling. Brother and sister practice cannibalism after witnessing a botched satanic ritual.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.2%, Multiple Endings 14.3%, Choices Matter 12.2%, Story Rich 11.9%, Female Protagonist 9.9%

And now, for today's story.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 22%, Story Rich 15.8%, Multiple Endings 8.8%, Psychological Horror 7.9%, Mystery 6.5%

Play as a little girl named 'Luna', and survive from the dark being while discovering the secrets behind her. The more you traverse on her memory, the more you will discover dark truths that lie deep inside.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.1%, Anime 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Puzzle 9.4%

Welcome to the club! Write poems for your crush and experience the terror of school romance in this critically-acclaimed psychological horror story.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 43.1%, Anime 22.9%, Multiple Endings 11.5%, Story Rich 10.8%, Cute 9.2%

Let's imagine that you have a game in which you care for a character. But could you imagine one day getting into that game yourself?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 33.3%, Story Rich 12.8%, Horror 12.7%, Cute 11.4%, Anime 10.9%

A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 44.1%, Horror 18%, Anime 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Story Rich 6.8%

Strange events occur at a sanatorium for those with unusual abilities. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth. What will be released when all secrets are revealed? Goodness? Or… pure ”EVIL”?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.6%, Anime 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, RPG 8.3%, Multiple Endings 8.2%

本作是2d剧情向角色扮演恐怖游戏。在本作设定中，玩家将扮演灵异探险社的社员，分工调查被委托的事件，探索场景，寻找线索，并最终解决委托中灵异作祟的问题。

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, RPG 11.3%, Story Rich 10.4%, Anime 9.8%

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

Why similar: Horror 35.9%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Adventure 12.4%, Anime 11.8%, Story Rich 7.2%

This is your last day as a worker for a pet feeding service, and depending on how the day goes, your life. Prepare the final meal for a client's odd pet that lives in an abandoned pool all while trying to make it out safely and avoid mistakes.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.1%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Horror 9.1%, Choices Matter 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%

select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!

Why similar: Multiple Endings 23%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, Choices Matter 18.4%, Story Rich 16.7%, Anime 10%

NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a “multi-ending ADV” depicting daily life with “OMGkawaiiAngel”, a young girl with a rather extreme need for approval attempting to become the #1 “Internet Angel” (streamer).

Why similar: Psychological Horror 35.5%, Anime 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Multiple Endings 12.5%, Cute 8%

‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.5%, Choices Matter 22.7%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Story Rich 10.4%, Anime 8.3%

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 18.7%, Multiple Endings 16.3%, Horror 12.7%, RPG 11.6%, Psychological Horror 11.6%

Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

Why similar: Exploration 24.5%, Story Rich 21.2%, Multiple Endings 18.3%, Adventure 14.3%, Funny 12.9%

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: Psychological Horror 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Horror 11.3%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, RPG 10.2%

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: Psychological Horror 13.6%, Anime 12.6%, Horror 9.7%, Story Rich 9.4%, Multiple Endings 8.1%

An elven sorceress decides to visit her old friend, but gets caught up in a series of exciting (and slightly lewd) adventures, where she finds new friends, rare spells... and loses her swimsuit.

Why similar: Choices Matter 16.2%, Story Rich 15.5%, Anime 14.2%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Multiple Endings 11.3%

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: Pixel Graphics 18.7%, Horror 14.1%, RPG 13.2%, Anime 11%, Story Rich 11%

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.8%, Choices Matter 14.1%, Story Rich 12.8%, Horror 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

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 13.5%, Choices Matter 12%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Horror 9.6%, Anime 9.5%

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: Choices Matter 11.7%, Multiple Endings 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Anime 10.7%, Supernatural 10.5%

A story-driven psychological horror RPG about a group of friends who unintentionally become bound together after encountering 7 curses from a school.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.9%, Anime 9.9%, Multiple Endings 9.6%, Choices Matter 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

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: Psychological Horror 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Horror 10%, Multiple Endings 9.8%

A horror exploration game that takes place in an underground labyrinth. Avoid malicious creations that are hungry for your soul. Depart from the nightmares that constantly haunt you.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.9%, Anime 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, RPG 7.9%, Story Rich 7.8%

Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

Why similar: Anime 33.9%, Puzzle 25.8%, Cute 21.7%, 2D 7.7%, Funny 5.6%

TELEFORUM is a found-footage-styled horror game exploring the unknown side of media. You’re visiting a widow’s apartment to conduct an interview about her husband's death. But that’s not the main reason why you’re here. It’s all about the tape, isn’t it?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.1%, Horror 15.3%, Choices Matter 13.1%, Story Rich 11.7%, Puzzle 8.8%

Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game.

Why similar: Puzzle 45.9%, Cute 33.8%, Adventure 20.3%