Games Like PARASiTE FLOWER

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: Anime 34.9%, RPG 24.5%, Horror 18.7%, Dark 12.4%, 2D 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the 2D pixel-art style, psychological horror elements, and heavy focus on narrative exploration.

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: Anime 37%, RPG 21.9%, Horror 18.3%, Dark 13.1%, 2D 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar blend of puzzle-solving and unsettling atmosphere within a 2D perspective.

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

Why similar: Anime 30.1%, Horror 28.5%, RPG 26.5%, 2D 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational 2D psychological horror game that captures the same sense of dread and exploration.

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Why similar: Side Scroller 62.9%, Anime 17.4%, 2D 11.9%, Horror 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the atmospheric, narrative-heavy side-scrolling exploration and beautiful, melancholic art style.

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: Hand-drawn 23.1%, JRPG 22.5%, RPG 17.3%, Horror 13.6%, Anime 9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a deep, psychological narrative with anime-inspired aesthetics and surreal 2D exploration.

A dark fantasy story adventure to face the long-forgotten 「memories」!

Why similar: Emotional 30.3%, Visual Novel 26.1%, Dark 24%, Horror 11.7%, 2D 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Blends dark fantasy themes with puzzle-heavy gameplay and a unique, stylized aesthetic.

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

Why similar: Anime 36.8%, Horror 32.4%, Dark 19.5%, 2D 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar mix of exploration, narrative discovery, and disturbing themes in a 2D RPG format.

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 46.4%, RPG 16.8%, Anime 13.7%, 2D 11.6%, Dark 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 2D horror game that emphasizes environmental storytelling and psychological tension.

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: JRPG 32.1%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Anime 12.9%, Lore-Rich 10.1%, Horror 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the dark, floral-themed mystery and narrative-heavy RPG structure.

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 52.7%, Anime 29.8%, Stylized 11%, 2D 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that mirrors the psychological horror and anime aesthetic found in the seed.

DERE EVIL EXE is both a terrifying thriller with a gripping meta horror story and a retro 16-bit pixel platformer with unique puzzles and obstacles.

Why similar: Anime 26.6%, Horror 24%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Side Scroller 21.7%, 2D 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the 2D platforming and meta-horror elements that mirror the unsettling nature of the seed game.

A lost soul wanders through a whimsical, eerie pop-up book like amusement park. Dive into fun-filled stages, encounter unique characters, fend off spirit erosion, and uncover the park's hidden secrets. The enchanting yet dark Illusion Carnival begins now.

Why similar: JRPG 24.1%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Visual Novel 16%, Stylized 14.1%, Anime 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the psychological horror and stylized 2D aesthetic of the seed game.

Experience a meta horror pixel platformer retro game haunted by a mysterious yandere.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 38.2%, Anime 28.1%, Horror 23.4%, 2D 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the meta-horror platforming experience with a focus on psychological tension.

The miserable journey of a broken man...

Why similar: JRPG 31.7%, Side Scroller 23.7%, Dark 14.8%, RPG 12.8%, Horror 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling RPG that matches the dark, disturbing tone and narrative-driven exploration.

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: Visual Novel 20.2%, JRPG 17%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Hand-drawn 15.3%, Anime 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a gripping, anime-styled supernatural mystery that aligns with the narrative focus of the seed.

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 23.5%, Anime 20.3%, RPG 18.1%, Dark 16.1%, Stylized 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully crafted 2D psychological horror game focused on exploration and mystery.

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: Dark 35.8%, Horror 34.9%, Hand-drawn 21.1%, 2D 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D point-and-click adventure that excels at delivering a disturbing, surreal story through a unique art style.

Basically the story goes as visual novel form. Sometimes, the system switches into dot part, and you can control the character to continue the story.

Why similar: Anime 26.6%, Visual Novel 22.7%, RPG 20.5%, Horror 15.2%, Dark 15%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D horror-adventure game that shares the anime-inspired aesthetic and dark, mystery-driven plot.

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

Why similar: Horror 46%, Dark 39.6%, 2D 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the dark, whimsical, and narrative-focused approach to 2D storytelling.

“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: JRPG 43.6%, RPG 34.8%, 2D 12.4%, Dark 4.9%, Horror 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal 2D RPG that uses a unique art style to deliver a dark and thought-provoking story.

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: Visual Novel 48.5%, Anime 25.8%, Horror 25.7%

Why You'll Like It: An RPG Maker game that explores dark, psychological themes with a focus on narrative and multiple endings.

2D sidescrolling adventure narrative game with puzzle solving and platforming elements.

Why similar: Side Scroller 38%, Visual Novel 21.7%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Cartoony 12.3%, Cinematic 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a side-scrolling detective experience that fits the atmospheric and narrative-driven nature of the seed.

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: Visual Novel 41.6%, Anime 31.3%, RPG 18.7%, 2D 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that emphasizes mystery and anime aesthetics, mirroring the narrative focus.

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 46.8%, Horror 20%, Anime 18.3%, Emotional 15%

Why You'll Like It: A short, intense psychological experience that focuses on narrative and disturbing themes.

Adventure through bizarre and intricately made levels in this 2D platformer game.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 32.1%, Hand-drawn 29.2%, Dark 19.5%, Stylized 11.3%, 2D 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer with an abstract, hand-drawn aesthetic that complements the seed's visual style.

Hand-drawn 2D point and click Horror x Dating sim Meet the 'Flowers' imprisoned in hell. They long for an escape to purgatory. Your job here is simple. Listen to their stories, and break out together. Easy, right? ...But, doesn't it seem strange? These people... seem to be out of their mind, a bit.

Why similar: Cartoon 23.4%, Emotional 22%, Hand-drawn 21.3%, Cartoony 16.7%, Horror 10%

Flower in Us is a short, story-driven mystery adventure that invites players to unravel hidden secrets.

Why similar: Visual Novel 46.4%, Side Scroller 24.3%, Anime 21.6%, 2D 7.7%

A cute RPG Maker horror game

Why similar: Foreign 20.7% ★, Visual Novel 13.5%, Cartoon 13%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Anime 10.7%

Guess the rules, divide shapes, solve puzzles. 49 variants with consistent rulessets.

Why similar: Stylized 54.1%, 2D 45.9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven thriller that focuses on detective work and psychological tension.

Parasocial | パラソーシャル is a Japanese horror game about a live streamer.

Why similar: Horror 63.1%, Anime 36.9%

An RPG set in a distant, lonely future. Follow Arem, a young man lured from his small island community to explore the desolate megastructure beneath it: “The Well.” With the simple goal of finding the exit, Arem will burden himself with something more terrible than he ever thought possible.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Anime 11.6%, RPG 11.2%

Cradle of Nightmares: Flowers for You is an ATB turn-based game based on combat adventures made by RPGMaker. Players will take on the role of a high school student named Yue Qing, who will fall into the dark and gloomy "second world" and embark on a journey to end the filthy fate of mankind.

Why similar: JRPG 38.1%, Dark 24.6%, RPG 20.6%, Anime 10.3%, 2D 6.5%

Be careful, there are monsters around you

Why similar: JRPG 27.5%, Visual Novel 16.3%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Cartoon 12%, RPG 11.3%

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: Horror 39.2%, Anime 33%, RPG 18.3%, 2D 9.5%

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.2%, JRPG 18.2%, Crime 12.9%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Horror 9.1%

Mato Anomalies takes players on a journey through a neo-futuristic version of a bygone oriental city. Investigate strange happenings across the city and uncover secrets behind the walls. Join a cast of enigmatic unlikely heroes in this anime-inspired RPG experience.

Why similar: JRPG 35.2%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Anime 18.3%, Dark 14.7%, RPG 10.9%

Winion Virus is a pixel-art visual novel horror game. It features adorable and charming graphics paired with a dark fairy-tale story full of unexpected twists. As a point-and-click adventure, your task is to fix the errors occurring within the computer.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.5%, Lore-Rich 19.5%, Horror 15.3%, Emotional 13.6%, 2D Platformer 11.3%

A subway train plagued by strange occurrences. A part-time exorcist girl arrives to confront the supernatural chaos, with the unknown ahead.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.4%, Visual Novel 22%, Horror 14.6%, Cartoony 13.2%, Anime 12.6%

"シシテナオ-Even in Death-" is stealth horror action game that requires trial and error. It tells the story of a young girl who wakes up in a strange and unsettling world, where eerie creatures known as "Ochibito" roam.

Why similar: Side Scroller 35.2%, Dark 22.1%, Horror 21%, 2D 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.2%

Sanctuaries. Secrets. Serious consequences. A solo-developed psychological horror/drama visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.6%, Emotional 17.8%, Anime 17.2%, Dark 13.4%, Horror 12.2%

Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?

Why similar: RPG 29.6%, Side Scroller 23.7%, Anime 23.5%, 2D 23.2%

《Flower Girl 2 》It is a game of beautiful girl + elimination + plot combination. The story is the story of players stealing sacred objects and fleeing the flower demon country with the tears of the flower god.

Why similar: Anime 27%, Visual Novel 24.7%, Cartoon 24.7%, 2D Platformer 23.6%

Insight is a single-player horror story game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them.

Why similar: Cinematic 23.1%, Emotional 20.6%, Dark 19.2%, Horror 16%, Walking Simulator 11.5%

INCUBO is a side scrolling platform game with a semi-horror theme. We present many ghost from around the world in our game as enemy and bosses. You played as a child in his nightmare and discover the truth about his story.

Why similar: Anime 45.9%, Horror 40.6%, 2D 13.5%

Jisatsu | 自撮 is a Japanese found footage mockumentary horror game.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.8%, Crime 21%, Cinematic 20.6%, Anime 12.2%, Horror 12%

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: JRPG 24.2%, RPG 24.1%, Horror 21.4%, Dark 16.3%, Anime 13.9%

Frail Hearts: Versicorae Domlion is an old-school JRPG with a deep and mysterious storyline placed in a fictional dark city of Gris. Explore the story of four troubled souls and kill the abominations that threaten the existence of reality itself.

Why similar: JRPG 32%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Dark 14.1%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Horror 9.7%

Unravel the dark secrets hidden throughout this stirring puzzle platformer about a tormented nobleman confronting the traumas of his past. Use an innovative mirror mechanic to solve challenging puzzle rooms and defeat towering bosses as you strive to piece together the ugly truth.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.4%, Hand-drawn 20.7%, Emotional 18.7%, Stylized 14%, Horror 13.3%

Gravethorn is a 2D platformer that combines soulslike and metroidvania elements with deep storytelling. The story follows an Inquisitor who has lost his memory, searching for his forgotten past along with his regrets.

Why similar: Side Scroller 39.1%, 2D Platformer 28.8%, Lore-Rich 24.3%, 2D 7.8%

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 59.5%, Anime 31.5%, Emotional 8.4%, 2D 0.6%

"Hello my World! Lily." is a visual novel about a programmer who finds an unusual way to cope with loneliness and routine. But after a while, his imagination and actions go too far, and the line between reality and fantasy begins to melt rapidly.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.6%, Anime 19.3%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Emotional 10%, Stylized 9.8%

"I hope that someday, you'll dream of me." -- CINERIS SOMNIA is a 3D adventure through a beautifully strange and mesmerizing world - and a young girl's cruel and forlorn dreams.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 37.7%, Cinematic 21.5%, Anime 15.8%, Horror 14%, Dark 11%

A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.

Why similar: JRPG 36.9%, Emotional 34%, RPG 18.7%, 2D 10.4%

Under the River: The Borrowed Skin-She saved you—but turned you into a monster. You live on, wearing her skin as your body rots. To survive, you must devour her. One begs you to eat her. One begs you to stay human. What will you choose?

Why similar: JRPG 24.8%, Visual Novel 19.1%, Cartoon 14.9%, RPG 13.6%, 2D Platformer 9.4%

Paper Bride is a Chinese horror mystery puzzle game. You will play as the groom to search for the truth and have bizarre encounters, gradually learning about the dark mystic custom in the bride's home village and a story from the past...

Why similar: Horror 31.9%, Cinematic 31.3%, RPG 20.4%, 2D 16.4%

You are a journalist in search of your breakthrough story. A promising lead takes you to the abandoned island of Mythargia where you have to discover its buried history connecting two different dimensions.

Why similar: Side Scroller 37.4%, RPG 21.3%, Dark 18.8%, Horror 13.4%, 2D 9.2%

BrokenLore: LOW is a psychological horror game set in a mist-covered, beautiful Japanese village, blending hyper-realistic graphics with low-poly elements. The main enemy is the Gashadokuro, a yokai from Japanese folklore.

Why similar: Horror 67.1%, Dark 32.9%

Single-player puzzle adventure with a beautiful, distinctive art style and a genuinely emotional story. As a lonely dog wandering the afterlife searching for his dead master, 'Don't Disturb' explores traditional Asian views on death and the underworld.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.6%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Emotional 13.5%, Anime 10.6%, Cartoony 10%

You are the Entangled One, a malformed entity. Traverse the flesh wastes under the eye of an eternal eclipse. Delve deep into the planet's guts. Uncover a fleshy ecosystem. Engage in deliberate, challenging combat, using your whiplike arms and collectible sub attacks to augment your combat style!

Why similar: Side Scroller 30.8%, Hand-drawn 23.6%, 2D Platformer 18%, Dark 15.6%, Horror 12.1%

A short narrative-driven horror game made in RPGmaker featuring hand-drawn graphics and animated cutscenes. Players navigate the house and its backyard, interacting with the environment and collecting key items to progress the story.

Why similar: RPG 25%, Hand-drawn 23.9%, Walking Simulator 22%, Lore-Rich 14.8%, Horror 10.6%