Games Like PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse

How far would you go to bring someone back from the dead? Discover the depths that some will go to in this horror-adventure game.

Why similar: Supernatural 12.7%, Visual Novel 12%, 1980s 8.4%, Mystery 8.2%, Horror 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor and thematic twin by the same developer, it shares the exact same supernatural urban legend mystery and investigative visual novel mechanics.

Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.3%, Mystery 15.6%, Supernatural 14.8%, Horror 8.8%, Point & Click 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It similarly dives into investigating modern urban legends and supernatural mysteries through a narrative-driven adventure lens.

A mystery adventure game and visual novel set on solitary Shironagasu Island. Discover its secrets, solve its mysteries, and escape from the ominous island!

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.7%, Mystery 21.5%, Adventure 15.3%, Horror 13.6%, Point & Click 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This eerie detective visual novel features a similar dark, isolated mystery filled with supernatural elements and suspenseful pacing.

A strange rumor is spreading through the shadows of Tokyo's H City: a mysterious disfigurement has been appearing on the bodies of certain individuals. Anyone who receives the Mark will rapidly die of unknown, horrifying causes. The countdown to death has already begun...

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.5%, Violent 25.4%, Horror 20.5%, Adventure 14.3%, Anime 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a deeply unsettling supernatural horror experience focused on unravelling deadly urban curses and ghost stories.

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 25.6%, Horror 16.8%, Gore 12.9%, Mystery 9.5%, Violent 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A heavy narrative horror experience featuring interconnected character perspectives and dangerous supernatural curses.

The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive?

Why similar: Visual Novel 32%, Mystery 19.7%, Gore 10.6%, Violent 9.5%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A phenomenal psychological horror visual novel centered on isolated village traditions, death games, and supernatural dread.

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: Visual Novel 19.6%, Point & Click 14%, Mystery 13.2%, Horror 12.2%, Anime 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines detective investigation with dark supernatural horror and psychological themes in an atmospheric setting.

Beware the Creeping Horror... Face nightmares you thought were merely urban legends. Uncover a dark mystery, making deadly decisions just to survive. Play this chilling companion story to the award-winning Spirit Hunter: Death Mark game and bring the terror home.

Why similar: Gore 23.5%, Visual Novel 23%, Violent 21.9%, Horror 14.9%, Adventure 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the dark spirit-hunting investigative style with rich visual novel storytelling and dreadful supernatural encounters.

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: Visual Novel 26.7%, Mystery 19.8%, Horror 13.2%, Multiple Endings 11.9%, Story Rich 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in gothic storytelling and tragic mystery that appeals directly to fans of deeply emotional visual novels.

Unravel a string of gruesome murders terrorizing Tokyo in this mystery-thriller visual novel. The secrets of a case from six years prior may just be the key to the current unending cycle of tragedy—and the thing that cracks this woeful world’s shell may be one girl’s smile.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.2%, Mystery 19.7%, Gore 14.5%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty detective mystery visual novel that deals with gruesome crimes, psychological horror, and dark narrative twists.

Staffer Case is a new sort of mystery game, asking players to find clues, arrange them into documents, and point out the contradictions between them to solve a series of murders. Each mystery unraveled leads you closer to the truth lying at the heart of each case!

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.8%, Mystery 22.5%, Multiple Endings 12.7%, Story Rich 11.5%, Text-Based 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features historical supernatural detective work and clever mystery-solving that aligns closely with Paranormasight's investigative loop.

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

Why similar: Horror 15.7%, Supernatural 15.5%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Visual Novel 9.1%, RPG 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic horror adventure dealing with deadly curses, tragic youth, and survival against supernatural entities.

Aki is haunted by a curse. In search of salvation, she travels into the memories of a dead classmate, where she must witness three eerie mystical stories and figure out how to break the shackles of misfortune.

Why similar: Supernatural 22.9%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Mystery 13%, Story Rich 7.8%, Multiple Endings 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric supernatural visual novel that deals with dark secrets, mysteries, and tragic bonds.

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: Gore 16.3%, Violent 14.9%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Horror 10.8%, Point & Click 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the horrific supernatural lore and tragic character fates inherent to the Corpse Party universe.

From hit writer Ryukishi07, the creator of When They Cry, comes a story on the theme of “curses.” Strike down the dark riddle of dolls and soot in this supernatural horror visual novel.

Why similar: Supernatural 29.2%, Visual Novel 24.3%, Horror 12.1%, Anime 10.1%, Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Written by Ryukishi07, this supernatural horror visual novel explores cursed Japanese folklore and dark school mysteries.

Venture into the woods as you play Little Goody Two Shoes, a phantasmagorical horror narrative adventure where all your decisions matter!

Why similar: Horror 20.4%, Mystery 18.5%, RPG 18.3%, Multiple Endings 14.9%, Adventure 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark folk-horror adventure blending storytelling, mystery, and eerie supernatural occurrences in an isolated setting.

select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.4%, Multiple Endings 20.9%, Story Rich 12.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.5%, Simulation 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative visual novel dealing with branching choices, tragic fates, and uncovering hidden truths.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Cthulhu Mythos with this 2D visual novel game featuring a thrilling TRPG-based experience! Roll the dice and use your skills and luck to escape the abandoned hospital, while experiencing the cosmic terror.

Why similar: Visual Novel 16.9%, Mystery 15.5%, Point & Click 12.1%, Horror 10.3%, JRPG 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on supernatural investigation and uncovering dark occult mysteries in a narrative-driven format.

Kidnapped and taken to an unfamiliar location, nine people find themselves forced to participate in a diabolical Nonary Game by an enigmatic mastermind called Zero. Why were they there? Why were they chosen to put their lives on the line? And more importantly, who can be trusted?

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.1%, Mystery 18.1%, Multiple Endings 12.3%, Story Rich 10%, Point & Click 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines life-or-death scenarios with intricate puzzle-solving and deep, supernatural-adjacent mystery plotting.

Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.4%, Mystery 24.7%, Anime 13.3%, Story Rich 10.4%, Horror 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A premier murder mystery visual novel featuring a high-stakes death game and intense investigations among youths.

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 31.3%, Adventure 16.6%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Violent 10.9%, Gore 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A Korean survival horror adventure featuring a dark school setting and relentless supernatural pursuit.

You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.1%, Horror 13%, Point & Click 12.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.1%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven psychological horror game focused heavily on branching dialogue, choices, and unsettling mysteries.

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Horror 27.2%, Point & Click 22.4%, Mystery 18.1%, RPG 14.8%, Anime 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cosmic horror adventure heavily inspired by Junji Ito, revolving around urban legends and dark investigative choices.

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 34.1%, Gore 30.3%, Horror 11.7%, Multiple Endings 6.9%, Anime 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply disturbing psychological horror visual novel that explores horrific transformations and dark romance.

YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story is the visual novel medium in its purest form. Will Shinichi choose Miyuki, the beautiful queen bee of the school, or the endearingly awkward misfit Aoi? With art by Tsuji Santa, these beautifully rendered romances will stay with you forever.

Why similar: Visual Novel 42.2%, Gore 11.9%, Anime 10.4%, Horror 10.2%, Multiple Endings 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror visual novel that subverts expectations and plays heavily with the boundaries of the medium.

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: Visual Novel 41.3%, Horror 19.8%, Text-Based 11.6%, Adventure 8.6%, Anime 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, intensely psychological narrative experience dealing with surreal horror and deeply troubled minds.

Staffer Retro is a mystery adventure game where you uncover past incidents related to ‘Mana’, the source of supernatural powers. Gather information through dialogue and exploration, and piece together clues found in documents to guide the choices of Verita Retro, the protagonist.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.8%, Mystery 19.2%, Point & Click 12.3%, Story Rich 8.7%, Anime 7.9%

"I need a Heart in order to open it"

Why similar: Horror 55.7%, Adventure 19%, Story Rich 12.1%, Retro 9.2%, Singleplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-fictional horror experience that plays with your perception and investigative instincts.

The definitive edition of the fan-favorite visual novel is here! A surreal, coming-of-age tale set in early 2010s Central Florida, Siren's Call is the small town you swore you'd always leave. Something inside you knows this is your last chance. Will you reach escape velocity?

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.2%, Horror 12.2%, Point & Click 11.6%, Mystery 9.9%, Simulation 8.7%

"Murder Mystery Paradox: Fifteen Years of Summer" is a text-based adventure game. Enter the remote and sparsely populated island of Shikinejima and attempt to solve the strangely recurring mystery found there.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.5%, Mystery 17.3%, Horror 12.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.2%, Text-Based 11.2%

A summer night consumes the girls... Exploration type horror ADV game

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.7%, Point & Click 15.6%, Horror 14.3%, Mystery 12.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.1%

A mystery visual novel where horror meets occult comedy. Follow Kugayama Shiori, a ghost who casually dies over and over as she searches for her cause of death and the regrets that bind her to this world. Her investigation will eventually lead to a single incident—and the truth behind her demise.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.1%, Adventure 13.5%, Gore 11.7%, Mystery 10.8%, Violent 10%

It's rumored that those who play 'BAD END'- a Visual Novel will die in REAL LIFE if they make the wrong decision in the game itself.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.8%, Mystery 16.1%, Horror 12.7%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Supernatural 9.2%

Mysterious murders. A cursed apartment building. Cohabitating with a cute demon girl?! All in a day's work for diviner, Haruhisa but will he be able to solve the case and not be distracted by a demon girl only interested in him?

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.1%, Point & Click 14.3%, Supernatural 13.7%, Mystery 11.1%, Multiple Endings 10.3%

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: Supernatural 16%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Multiple Endings 12.2%, Mystery 11.5%, RPG 11.3%

Two souls are drawn into a mysterious otherworld—and torn apart. In a realm filled with danger and restless spirits, each searches for the other while uncovering hidden truths. A suspenseful multi-ending adventure where every choice shapes their fate.

Why similar: Mystery 17.2%, RPG 13.8%, Horror 13.8%, Violent 11.3%, Multiple Endings 9.6%

Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a multi-ending mystery adventure game. A group of boys and girls who have lost their memories gather in a “Tokyo” that is both familiar and unfamiliar. They must trace their lost memories to escape the bizarre labyrinths. Are they prepared to confront their “true selves”?

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.4%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Mystery 11.7%, Point & Click 11.4%, Adventure 10%

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 23.7%, Gore 19.7%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Anime 10.8%, RPG 9.8%

Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II is a suspense-horror game set at a prestigious academy. When rumors circulate about supernatural occurrences at the famed Konoehara Academy in Tokyo’s H City, it’s up to the head of the Kujou family, also known as the “Spirit Doctor,” to take on the case.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.2%, Horror 18%, Gore 13.4%, Adventure 13%, Violent 12.5%

Detective Reiji Tokisaka is back to face down a mystery that spans decades, if not centuries. With the aftermath of his last case weighing on his soul and a long-silent cult resurgent, can he solve the crime—or will it become his curse?

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.9%, Mystery 20.4%, Horror 14.3%, Anime 10.2%, Text-Based 10%

Two thousand years ago, the Pestis Disaster swept through the land, corrupting all living things and making it to difficult to live on the land. Having touched the darkest darkness the world has seen, one must now face the dazzling light. Thus I pose this question. Whose wings did I see that day?

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.7%, Gore 16.7%, Horror 13.9%, Adventure 12.3%, Violent 12.1%

A dark fairy tale set in the deep sea. The fated encounter between a sea monster and a human forever changes their lives in this visual novel. Contains platonic yuri.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.7%, Adventure 15.9%, Multiple Endings 14.6%, Gore 12.5%, Violent 11.6%

In a mansion surrounded by mist, as the curse made by the Alchemist and Fairy reappears, the danger is quietly lurking in the darkness, awaiting its visitors.Follow Harrod and Willie to unravel an incredible story in Mercury Abbey, and go on an adventure that you would only find in mystery novels.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.8%, Hand-drawn 18.5%, Adventure 14.4%, Gore 12.7%, Horror 11.6%

A Denpa Bishoujo Psychological Horror Curio: A Visual Novel ❦ Mild Horror, Mild Suspense, and a Hint of Whimsical Madness ❦ We Hope You Find Your Own "Happy Ending" Among Multiple Conclusions ❦ A Major Plot Twist, Perhaps? ❦ Glimpse a sliver of truth in the liminal space between life and death.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.5%, Multiple Endings 16.8%, RPG 16.7%, Mystery 13.2%, Simulation 12.1%

What will you do if you can redo the last 7 days before you died? Try this unique supernatural mystery visual novel!

Why similar: Visual Novel 47.1%, Mystery 13.7%, Horror 12.8%, Adventure 12.3%, Anime 7.9%

"Hira Hira Hihiru" is a visual novel set in a fictional Taishō Era. It tells the story of its two protagonists' struggle against Aerodema, a terrifying disease which brings the dead back to life.

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.6%, Adventure 16.1%, Violent 14.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%, Text-Based 8.5%

The hero moves to a new city. However, along with him comes a masked killer who begins to kill his friends one by one... Make decisions to build your adventure. Can you stop him before it's too late?

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.1%, Mystery 18.4%, Anime 9.6%, Violent 9.6%, Horror 9.5%

Crumbling school buildings in Japan. A string of bizarre incidents. The eerie legend of Mandemon. Lies and truth intertwine. Love and hatred blur in the mist. What will you do? Who can you trust? Welcome to a cruel world of deceit and suffering—

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.2%, Mystery 21.5%, RPG 14.1%, JRPG 11.9%, Adventure 10.5%

Magical Eyes - Red is for Anguish is a thrilling mystery story revolving around a series of unfathomable incidents in a town.

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.4%, Mystery 23.6%, Adventure 15.4%, Horror 14.3%, Anime 13.4%

Only 7 days remain until death embraces you -- the everyday life of a young boy begins to distort little by little, unfolding into a bizarre and ghastly series of events... When fate comes knocking, will you have the courage to make a choice?

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.8%, Horror 13%, Mystery 12.3%, Supernatural 12.2%, JRPG 10.1%

Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of Nauris, where enchanting landscapes hide terrifying secrets: the strange behavior of elders, sinister rituals of priests, and the disappearance of citizens. Madness lurks everywhere – will you master it or become its victim? The choice is yours.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.4%, Horror 12.7%, Point & Click 11%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Story Rich 8.8%

If one’s imagined world of nightmare and the real world unite…. The hide-and-seek game of death in the world of nightmare begins. Discover hints and save yourself from the nightmare!

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.6%, Gore 28.5%, Horror 19.4%, Anime 13.1%, Adventure 9.3%

Love Curse is a GL visual novel. You’ve fallen under a curse, and the only way to break it is to find your soulmate! The clock is ticking… Will you find true love? And what secrets will you uncover along the way?

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.4%, Supernatural 17.5%, Multiple Endings 13.7%, RPG 10.2%, Anime 7.1%

The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

Why similar: Visual Novel 17%, Mystery 14.7%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, Horror 11.4%, Simulation 8.9%

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: Supernatural 22.6%, Mystery 16.1%, Horror 13.7%, Multiple Endings 13.4%, RPG 9.2%

Survive seven days with a cursed painting. Rely on notes from past victims and manage to successfully paint her portrait. But be careful not to upset her, or you'll quickly find yourself dead! An assortment of terminal tableaus awaits you. Will you be the one to finally finish her?

Why similar: Visual Novel 16.9%, Mystery 16.3%, Point & Click 14.6%, Horror 12.5%, Multiple Endings 10.9%

A romance-adventure text-based game themed around the Land of Women. You will travel to the Land of Women, meet the mysterious young lady Jian Ling, and gradually uncover the bloody and dark secrets behind this realm. Death, resistance, or degeneration? Everything depends on your choices.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.2%, Violent 15%, Gore 14%, RPG 10.2%, Adventure 9%

From the creators of the critically acclaimed STEINS;GATE comes a sensational new visual novel: CHAOS;CHILD. Set in Shibuya in 2015, a group of high school students who survived an earthquake six years ago find themselves at the center of a new series of bizarre murders in the city.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.7%, Gore 16%, Mystery 14.8%, Violent 13.6%, Horror 7.3%

CURSE is a point-and-click horror game that throws the player into the world of paranormal investigations.

Why similar: Supernatural 24.2%, Horror 17.6%, Point & Click 17.3%, 1980s 15.6%, Simulation 12.6%

The first sequel to the Boys Love visual novel Paradise. Play through the continuation of the original game's good endings, and unlock flashbacks to the first Paradise from new perspectives. Contains new CGs, characters, and lots of romance!

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.9%, Mystery 24.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.8%, Story Rich 12.7%, Adventure 10.4%