Games Like Purgatory -NARAKU-

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: Gore 41.9%, Horror 36.5%, Adventure 10.1%, RPG 6.8%, 2D 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: This classic title shares the intense gore, school-based horror, and desperate survival mechanics found in Purgatory -NARAKU-.

Savior of the Abyss is a horror adventure game. To avoid sudden death, always pay attention and be suspicious of things around you. Collect and use a variety of tools to get to the surface. Please lead the protagonist safely so that the protagonist can achieve his or her purpose safely.

Why similar: JRPG 38.6%, Horror 22.9%, Adventure 12.5%, Gore 10.6%, 2D 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the survival-horror focus and the feeling of being trapped in a facility with a vulnerable female protagonist.

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

Why similar: Horror 47.8%, Violent 21.8%, Adventure 14.5%, 2D 11%, Indie 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential RPG Maker horror game that features a young girl navigating a dangerous, macabre environment filled with traps.

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 43.9%, Gore 23.3%, Adventure 20%, Violent 8.6%, 2D 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at creating a sense of dread and vulnerability as a young girl explores a dangerous world at night.

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 58.4%, 2D 10.2%, Adventure 9.6%, RPG 8.7%, Gore 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features the same style of lethal, trap-filled exploration that requires trial and error to survive.

Silvia never runs from evil—she makes it her business. Eccentric yet warm-hearted, this seasoned modern exorcist has mastered the art of confronting the supernatural, turning haunted places into tangible nightmares. But on this fateful night, nothing goes as planned.

Why similar: Horror 50.9%, Adventure 21.3%, 2D 18.6%, Singleplayer 4.6%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar top-down, pixel-art survival horror experience with a focus on exploration and managing limited resources.

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

Why similar: Horror 54.7%, RPG 19.6%, 2D 18%, Indie 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the genre that uses exploration and puzzle-solving to build a deep, unsettling narrative in a surreal environment.

The dark is no place to be alone. After a beautiful show of summer fireworks, two young girls begin to make their way home. However, a mysterious attacker separates them, and both must brave the haunting night filled with unspeakable terrors and survive the darkness.

Why similar: Horror 35.1%, Gore 34%, Adventure 16%, Violent 14.8%

Why You'll Like It: A direct follow-up that maintains the series' signature style of blending cute aesthetics with genuinely disturbing, lethal horror.

Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

Why similar: Horror 60.7%, Adventure 29.5%, Singleplayer 5.7%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: While not an RPG Maker game, it perfectly captures the theme of a small, vulnerable child attempting to escape a grotesque and hostile facility.

Trapped in a buried, forgotten facility, you must reach the core of an ancient machine to rescue your lost lover. System Purge is a challenging, atmospheric 2D platformer.

Why similar: Gore 41.5%, Horror 25%, Violent 17.9%, 2D 9.7%, Indie 3%

Why You'll Like It: This title aligns with the 2D platforming and survival-horror elements of the seed game.

A young girl needs to find her friends, unravel a dark mystery and escape the clutches of her cursed toys.

Why similar: Horror 53%, Adventure 37.8%, Singleplayer 4.7%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror game that uses a distinct art style to create a tense, chase-heavy experience.

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: Gore 41.4%, Horror 30.4%, Adventure 16.9%, 2D 4.8%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a dark, surreal, and gore-filled narrative that resonates with the disturbing tone of the seed game.

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 48.4%, Adventure 21.4%, RPG 15%, 2D 11.4%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric horror game that focuses on a young girl's journey through a surreal and dangerous world.

It is a forbidden place that must never be entered. Strange events encountered in the decadent school building. And a Japanese doll that begins to speak. There is something here. ......This is a Japanese horror game that reveals the abominable history hidden in an abandoned school.

Why similar: Horror 34.1%, 2D Platformer 29.3%, Adventure 25.3%, 2D 7.5%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the survival-horror and escape mechanics that define the experience of the seed game.

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: Horror 36.3%, Gore 24.4%, Adventure 15.5%, 2D 13.7%, RPG 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG Maker horror title that excels at building tension and delivering psychological scares.

Get pulled into the nightmares of reality as you play as an abducted girl from the ger district of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Uncover a secret organization that deals in human trafficking and other horrendous activities. Try to escape from the scariest place on earth!

Why similar: Gore 49.4%, Violent 18.9%, Horror 12.4%, Adventure 11.7%, 2D 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It rounds out the list with its focus on gore, indie-style horror, and a tense, adventure-based gameplay loop.

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 59.8%, Adventure 27.4%, 2D 7.2%, Indie 4.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This RPG Maker horror game features mystery and exploration elements that feel very similar to the seed game's design.

"CRUELTY" is a Japanese-made splatter horror. You were in an accident and lost consciousness. The moment you wake up, you find yourself in a nightmare world, one that is not of this Earth. In an abattoir ruled by madness, horrific scenes unfold, and inescapable terror awaits you.

Why similar: Horror 39.5%, Gore 31.7%, Adventure 23.2%, Singleplayer 3.4%, Indie 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a gritty, survival-horror experience that leans into the psychological and violent aspects of the genre.

《化鬼 Deteriorate》是一款动物主角题材的横版解谜恐怖游戏，你需要根据关卡提示解开谜题，并在追逐战中躲避反派的追杀，在【死亡交易】中存活下来。

Why similar: Horror 38%, Adventure 18.2%, RPG 16.3%, Gore 12.3%, 2D 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult side-scrolling horror game that emphasizes puzzle-solving and survival in a hostile environment.

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: Horror 36.8%, Adventure 32.9%, RPG 22.8%, Indie 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming yet dark RPG Maker game that captures the spirit of exploration and horror-themed storytelling.

If you were given another chance, would you take it? Or leave it in the hands of a little girl? Play as Roh, a young girl stuck in a bizarre nightmare of dark and eerie creatures.

Why similar: Gore 43.1%, Horror 19.5%, Adventure 13.6%, Violent 13.2%, 2D 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A short, impactful horror game that uses pixel art to convey dark, gore-filled scenarios.

Nightfall: Escape puts you in the shoes of a field journalist who is on a mission to investigate the mysterious disappearances in a remote area. Explore the place, search for leads and use your wits to survive the hidden terrors of the cursed place. Tread carefully, for curiosity may come at a price.

Why similar: Gore 45.8%, Violent 20%, Horror 18.5%, Adventure 12.4%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the focus on gore and violent survival within a dark, adventurous setting.

In the dark corridor as wide as a labyrinth, avoiding numerous pursuers who are aiming for their lives. Will you be able to save the missing person and escape safely!?

Why similar: Horror 72.1%, 2D 12.3%, Adventure 12%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a psychological-horror experience with multiple endings, emphasizing the importance of player choices in a dangerous world.

Manipulate the main character with power of telepathic, looking for the trace of Araka, an Exorcist imprisoned in the other world.

Why similar: JRPG 50.1%, Horror 22.2%, Adventure 15.9%, RPG 10%, Indie 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: It combines RPG elements with horror themes and a female protagonist, fitting the seed game's demographic and genre.

"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: Gore 33.6%, Horror 27.2%, Violent 14.7%, 2D 9.7%, 2D Platformer 9.6%

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Violent 59.7%, Adventure 31.5%, Singleplayer 8.9%

An otherworldly, story-driven shooter with aggressive gunfights and terrifying monsters awaits you. This is the story of a girl who, by the will of fate, faced the beast - and in order to become free, she was forced to study its nature. How far can you go in the fight for your freedom?

Why similar: Gore 55.9%, Horror 24.7%, Adventure 15.6%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame

Why similar: Gore 36.4%, Horror 29.2%, Violent 18.4%, Adventure 12.4%, Indie 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the feeling of being hunted in a confined space, mirroring the tension found in Purgatory -NARAKU-.

A paradise lost; an island full of memory. Those who forget the horrors of the past will pay the price... Relics of war are now living, breathing creatures, out for revenge for memories forgotten... Can you escape?

Why similar: Gore 42.6%, Horror 25.1%, Adventure 17.7%, 2D 8.2%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG Maker horror game that focuses on story-rich exploration and atmospheric dread.

In this side-scrolling action-adventure game, you'll need to scour the inside of an abandoned hotel, looking for clues to solve the mystery of the hotel and ensure your escape from a mysterious, murderous mascot intent to kill.

Why similar: Horror 33.5%, Gore 30%, Adventure 15.9%, Violent 10.8%, 2D 8.3%

This is an escape adventure game. Within a building full of traps and mechanisms, your goal is to find the exit. Players will play as Alice, navigating through sealed rooms using click-based interactions to find items and solve the mechanisms to advance to the next stage.

Why similar: Gore 44.9%, JRPG 37.2%, Adventure 9.3%, RPG 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

BrokenLore: DON'T LIE is a Japanese psychological horror game exploring trauma, isolation, and a fractured reality where perception becomes increasingly unreliable.

Why similar: Horror 64.2%, Adventure 35.8%

Grave Prosperity is an Action/ Horror title that focuses heavily on player reflex. Take on the role of Amber Ridge, a character who is as mysterious as she is dangerous, and fight your way through the accursed halls of Prosperity.

Why similar: Gore 55%, Violent 21.3%, Adventure 12.7%, RPG 8.2%, Indie 2.9%

Hinako's hometown is engulfed in fog, driving her to fight grotesque monsters and solve eerie puzzles. Uncover the disturbing beauty hidden in terror.

Why similar: Gore 35.9%, Horror 35.9%, Violent 13.5%, Adventure 12.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%

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 38.5%, Adventure 21.6%, Gore 17.2%, Violent 9.1%, 2D 5.8%

UnderParty is an Action Platformer game. This game is made up of a very high level of difficulty. It's very violent, so be careful.

Why similar: Gore 49.5%, Violent 19.4%, 2D Platformer 19%, Adventure 8%, 2D 2.6%

Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.

Why similar: Adventure 39.8%, Horror 35.4%, 2D 22%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Sci-fi horror anime point and click adventure game. Guide a young woman through a nightmarish space station as she tries to uncover why she's there and how she can escape.

Why similar: Gore 42.2%, Adventure 30.3%, Horror 25.1%, Singleplayer 2.4%

As a terrible storm rages on, a young girl tries to survive in a HOUSE hell-bent on killing her and her family...

Why similar: Gore 43.5%, Horror 20.7%, Violent 19.4%, Adventure 12.5%, Indie 2.5%

A young woman returns back to her home in a rural Japanese village - but something is very wrong. Find items, solve puzzles, fight monsters and traverse between dimensions. Help Kario Ito reveal hidden mysteries and stay alive in this retro-styled survival horror!

Why similar: Gore 49.5%, Horror 21.5%, Violent 16.1%, Adventure 11.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Use your supply of items and traps to survive in a mansion haunted by yokai and vengeful spirits as shrine maiden Yono in this strategy roguelike horror action game!

Why similar: JRPG 36.7%, 2D Platformer 20.4%, Horror 11.5%, Adventure 10.8%, RPG 10.3%

MIGAKAMIKAGAMI -reviver- is a Horror 2D Pixel art Adventure Escape game. The story is set in a rural hospital where a legend of divine abductions by a deity called "Migakami-sama" has been passed down. The protagonists, Mika and Nae, are caught up in the divine abduction.

Why similar: JRPG 36.1%, Horror 23.1%, 2D Platformer 15%, Adventure 12.7%, RPG 7.1%

INO is an Adventure/Horror story driven game that tells the story of Kaede and Hitaki, two classmates that get involved with a mysterious girl called Ino. Follow the story as they try to figure out who she is while they try to escape from being murdered.

Why similar: Gore 41.2%, Violent 18.8%, Adventure 17.7%, RPG 10.5%, Horror 7.9%

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: Gore 28.8%, JRPG 20.8%, Horror 14.1%, Violent 13.5%, Adventure 9.2%

To gain experience, Sera ventures into the maze by her own, when suddenly the floor disappears, dropping her into an unknown place she has never seen before. There, awaiting her, will be inhumane treatment beyond imagination...

Why similar: Gore 54.3%, Horror 22.2%, Adventure 12.8%, RPG 8%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Jurig Escape is a 15-minute Free Third-Person Survival Horror game. You will play as the unnamed high-schooler trapped in a looping nightmare: An "empty" school with a revolver in your hand. Shoot the ghost and collect lost souls and escape this never-ending nightmare.

Why similar: Adventure 47.4%, Horror 44.7%, Singleplayer 4.1%, Indie 3.9%

After a life threatening accident, a young girl is thrown into a surreal world that may not be as beautiful as it seems.

Why similar: Adventure 37.9%, Gore 26.3%, Horror 13.7%, Violent 12%, Indie 8.5%

Majogami stars Shiroha, a young woman who has lost her memory, who travels alongside Shiori, her father who has been turned to paper. With her katana, "Kamikiri", in hand, she travels through a bizarre world and cuts through the horrors she finds there in this 2D character action platformer.

Why similar: Adventure 49.2%, Violent 28.6%, 2D 19.1%, Singleplayer 3%

Escape from Naraka is a hellish first-person action platformer. Journey to another realm to save your beloved from an evil demon named Rangda the Leyak Queen and platform your way through a nightmarish temple where each level will challenge you again and again!

Why similar: Horror 51%, Adventure 34.5%, Indie 7.5%, Singleplayer 7.1%

High School Dirty Secrets is a horror/puzzle adventure where Kasuga wakes up locked inside her high school with no memory of how she got there. As she searches for a way out, strange and unsettling events unfold, leading her to uncover dark secrets hidden within the school's walls.

Why similar: Gore 49.6%, Horror 32.2%, Adventure 15.1%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Worse Than Death is a scary, action-adventure horror game about a high school reunion that goes horribly wrong! Run for your life, hide from terrifying enemies, and solve devious puzzles to uncover the dark secrets of your wretched home town.

Why similar: Gore 42.5%, Violent 19.4%, Adventure 18.9%, Horror 15.2%, Indie 4%

Yoko no Hanashi is a first-person survival horror game where you need to survive in an abandoned college with one of your chosen yandere: Yoto (male version) and Yoko (female version)

Why similar: Horror 30.8%, Gore 29.3%, Violent 17.9%, Adventure 13.7%, Indie 4.6%

[The pod will break soon. Will she survive the nightmare or find the truth?]

Why similar: Horror 26.7%, Gore 24.8%, Adventure 21%, RPG 14.7%, 2D 6.5%

Narin: The Orange Room is a third-person adventure horror game. Play as Narin, a young girl whose sister mysteriously disappeared. Help her find her sister in the twilight dimension, solve the mystery, and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Horror 60.3%, Adventure 33.4%, Singleplayer 6.3%

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: Gore 43.3%, Violent 19.7%, Horror 16.1%, Adventure 13%, 2D 3.5%

Trapped in a rabbit’s body after military experiments, you must navigate a haunted mansion filled with dangers, unravel dark secrets, and escape before it’s too late.

Why similar: Gore 47.3%, Horror 26.7%, Adventure 16.1%, 2D 9.9%

Underground dwelling girl Hisako is aiming for the surface in a zombie infested Tokyo. Hack and slash RPG! Obtain weapons and gear from enemies, and customize your skill tree to create your own unique and powerful a character!

Why similar: JRPG 47.7%, RPG 23.2%, 2D 11.1%, Horror 9.9%, Indie 5.8%

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

Why similar: Horror 58.5%, Adventure 19.8%, RPG 16.2%, Singleplayer 5.5%

A third-person survival horror game featuring non-linear gameplay, puzzles, and enemies from the depths of hell. When Anna's mother passes away from a sudden illness, she receives a worrying letter from her sister suggesting that not all is as it seems. Will she uncover the truth?

Why similar: Gore 41%, Horror 29%, Violent 13.8%, Adventure 13.2%, Singleplayer 2.9%