- #1 Love Alone Death
97% matchVery Positive98% of 435 reviews2023
Dev: vivid selfish
Windows · Mac
Build relationship with the characters. Your choices might earn you favor from one character, but disdain from another. Use items to solve problems. Confront various endings. Choose one person and face the end with them.
Why similar: Point & Click 18.6%, Dating Sim 16.1%, Emotional 12.8%, Psychedelic 11.9%, Romance 10.2%
- #2 Garage: Bad Dream Adventure
96% matchVery Positive97% of 381 reviews2022
Dev: 作場金属製作所 Sakuba Metal Works
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%
You are thrown into a weird world by the machine Garage. Can you escape from it?
Why similar: Point & Click 17.8%, Dating Sim 14.7%, Immersive Sim 11.9%, Psychedelic 11.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.6%
- #3 精神病大王花 Flowering Abyss
96% matchVery Positive83% of 238 reviews2022
Dev: CHARONPub: Pujia8 Studio
Windows
话题作《精神病大王花》重制作品。 追求精神病少女们的恋爱游戏,你能活到最后吗?
Why similar: Dating Sim 27.1%, Cartoon 17.6%, Mystery 12.8%, Horror 12.6%, Emotional 11.3%
- #4 Blood Lily Loop
95% matchVery Positive83% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: Sounding Stone / 老奉毊
Windows
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: 2.5D 53.9%, Horror 23.9%, Mystery 15.3%, Adventure 6.8%
- #5 Cradle of Nightmare : Flowers to you
94% matchVery Positive93% of 710 reviews2025
Dev: 红锈雨
Windows
Cradle of Nightmare: Flowers to You is an adventure game featuring a turn-based ATB system. Step into the shoes of Yue Qing, an ordinary high schooler thrust into a world of darkness as an otherworldly force tears reality asunder. Navigate a ruined world and end the filth festering within humanity.
Why similar: Dating Sim 39.8%, Dark Fantasy 36.4%, Adventure 11.8%, 2D 7.2%, Colorful 4.9%
- #6 PARASiTE FLOWER
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 251 reviews2024
Dev: Catowo
Windows
PARASiTE FLOWER is a beautiful yet disturbing side scroller game where you slowly uncover the story of Ari.
Why similar: Cartoon 23.6%, Emotional 21.6%, Hand-drawn 21.3%, Cartoony 16.8%, Horror 10.1%
- #7 Mediterranea Inferno
93% matchVery Positive83% of 561 reviews2023
Dev: EyeguysPub: Santa Ragione
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore the inner demons of three childhood friends on a summer retreat. Unearth secrets, fears and obsessions as you help them reconnect and rediscover themselves. A mature and treacherous visual novel from the creator of Milky Way Prince – The Vampire Star.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.3%, Romance 18.2%, Hand-drawn 16.6%, Psychedelic 14.2%, Horror 13.9%
- #8 Soul Mates
92% matchVery Positive99% of 99 reviews2025
Dev: Sad Panda Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
You’re trapped inside a haunted house, stalked by angry ghosts. To survive, you’ll have to run, hide, strategize, give gifts, chat, flirt… Wait, what kind of game is this? Oh right, it’s a point-and-click survival horror dating sim!
Why similar: Dating Sim 36.3%, Romance 18.1%, Hand-drawn 17.2%, Horror 12.5%, Adventure 11.7%
- #9 Folie Fatale
91% matchVery Positive86% of 2,656 reviews2024
Dev: Kanmidoko (神海処)Pub: 346lab Localization
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
All capture targets are mentally "Jirai"(landmine)!? Meet these eccentric boys, reveal the truth beneath in this Psycho-love-horror VN!
Why similar: Dating Sim 38.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 30%, Mystery 16%, Adventure 5.4%, Atmospheric 5.3%
- #10 One Eleven
91% matchVery Positive82% of 114 reviews2023
Dev: Kitten Purradise Studios
Windows
One eleven is a dark detective story about twelve lonely people who, by chance, find themselves in the same house with a mad maniac. Who will be the victim and who will be the killer? Be attentive and courageous, and solve the riddles of One Eleven.
Why similar: Dating Sim 20.2%, Point & Click 16.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.9%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Psychedelic 12.1%
- #11 Purrgatory
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,012 reviews2021
Dev: Niv
Windows
A slice-of-death visual novel about making friends, cracking cat puns, and waiting for eternity to pass.
Why similar: Point & Click 49.9%, Hand-drawn 40.6%, Adventure 5.5%, 2D 4%
- #12 Our Wonderland
89% matchVery Positive100% of 97 reviews2026
Dev: CarrotPub: Project Ensō
Windows · Mac · Linux
A horror-fantasy visual novel following the trials of a dysfunctional friend group thrust back into the wish-granting wonderland of their youth. Either they face the issues plaguing them or risk dying in horrific ways again… and again… and again.
Why similar: Emotional 23.2%, Dating Sim 20%, Romance 16.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 12%
- #13 Almost My Floor
90% matchVery Positive92% of 249 reviews2021
Dev: Potata Company
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Almost My Floor - point & click detective in a frightening atmosphere of sinister nightmares. Each step may end up fatal. Solve the mystery of the house #9 residents or go crazy. Labyrinth of endless floors will not let go of their victim without a fight.
Why similar: Psychedelic 20.6%, Point & Click 20.6%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Horror 11.8%, Cartoony 11.7%
- #14 Demonheart: The Cursed Trial
88% matchVery Positive91% of 133 reviews2025
Dev: Rolling Crown
Windows · Mac
You are a girl with a demonic heart, trapped with a group of suspicious individuals. A demonspawn arrives, setting off a chain of mysterious murders. Can you trust any of your fellow captives and find love in the chaos? Or will you fight for your life alone?
Why similar: Dating Sim 27.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.5%, Romance 17.1%, Mystery 13%
- #15 Paper Lily - Chapter 1
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 8,696 reviews2024
Dev: Leef 6010
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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: Horror 30%, Mystery 26.5%, Adventure 17.7%, Atmospheric 13.1%, 2D 12.7%
- #16 Smile For Me
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,977 reviews2019
Dev: LimboLanePub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A heartbroken clown, wayward souls, and juicy mechanical lips. As “The Big Event" draws near, help the troubled residents of the Habitat and de-mask the mysterious Doctor Habit... before it's too late.
Why similar: Point & Click 27.8%, Hand-drawn 22.4%, First-Person 14.7%, Cartoony 14.2%, Horror 13.9%
- #17 a pet shop after dark
86% matchVery Positive89% of 407 reviews2022
Dev: npckc
Windows · Mac · Linux
PETSITTER WANTED. A horror point-and-click adventure game. Water the plants, feed the pets, and DON'T turn off the lights.
Why similar: Point & Click 34%, Horror 18.8%, Cartoony 13.7%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Mystery 10.1%
- #18 Enelia: Dawn of Madness
85% matchVery Positive95% of 129 reviews2024
Dev: Indra Studio
Windows
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: Choose Your Own Adventure 16.2%, Dating Sim 15.7%, Point & Click 15.2%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Horror 11.3%
- #19 Hazy Mind
84% matchVery Positive87% of 340 reviews2024
Dev: betetiro
Windows · Mac · Linux
You can't remember anything, and all you can see is HER. Delve into your story and uncover the truth behind what happened to you and your parents.
Why similar: Psychedelic 43%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16%, Horror 14.8%, Adventure 11.7%, 2D 7.8%
- #20 Courtin' Cowboys
84% matchVery Positive94% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Mrfishess
Windows · Mac · Linux
It's 1863 and you, the player, are traveling through the small western town of Summerfair. Meet up to 7 love interests and discover their deliciously dark pasts... as well as their current horrifying misdeeds.
Why similar: Dating Sim 27.1%, Immersive Sim 20.5%, Cartoon 19.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Romance 7.5%
- #21 PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,086 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Hand-drawn 23.5%, Point & Click 16.1%, Horror 15.1%, Mystery 13.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.5%
- #22 Tales from Candleforth
83% matchVery Positive85% of 176 reviews2024
Dev: Under the Bed GamesPub: Feardemic
Windows
Tales from Candleforth is a folk horror 2D point and click game with puzzles and escape room mechanics, that narrates the fairy tales from the village. The text contained in this ancient and evil book is now bleeding out, mixing the world of nightmares with the real one through handmade 2D graphics.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 27.7%, Point & Click 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Horror 14.7%, Mystery 9.3%
- #23 Sucker for Love: Date to Die For
81% matchVery Positive95% of 1,322 reviews2024
Dev: AkabakaPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Put the ‘love’ in 'Lovecraftian horror!' Avoid the fanatical cultists and survive dangerous rituals to escape the Black Woods with your life in this 90’s anime inspired visual novel!
Why similar: Dating Sim 32.6%, Hand-drawn 22.2%, Point & Click 17.3%, Horror 13.4%, Romance 8.5%
- #24 Magnus Positive Phototaxis
82% matchVery Positive90% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Sons of Welder
Windows · Linux
Magnus Positive Phototaxis is an atmospheric journey through a mysterious world of characters, traces and symbols. The task of the player is to solve the puzzles, using proper combinations of objects, finding them in the environment around him.
Why similar: Point & Click 22.6%, Hand-drawn 17.5%, Psychedelic 15.4%, Emotional 13.7%, Horror 13.1%
- #25 Matsuro Palette
81% matchVery Positive99% of 391 reviews2020
Dev: SleepingMuseumPub: KEMCO
Windows
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: Emotional 21.3%, Point & Click 19.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.4%, Hand-drawn 14%, Mystery 10.9%
- #26 Flower in Us
79% matchVery Positive94% of 440 reviews2025
Dev: ChalkseagullPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Flower in Us is a short, story-driven mystery adventure that invites players to unravel hidden secrets.
Why similar: Mystery 58.5%, Adventure 25.2%, 2D 16.3%
- #27 HOMESICKNESS
79% matchVery Positive95% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: jnity
Windows
HOMESICKNESS is a point-&-click psychological horror indie game exploring the nuances of nostalgia. Play as Theo, trapped in CHILDREEF’s daycare, descending floor by floor; surviving the remnants of time. Use the Kids' multi-tool, listen to obscure tapes, and make your way to the lot. She's waiting.
Why similar: Point & Click 45.2%, First-Person 21.2%, Horror 20.1%, Retro 7.2%, Adventure 6.4%
- #28 Bloody Painter Dating Sim
78% matchVery Positive90% of 1,726 reviews2024
Dev: DeluCat Productions
Windows
You have unfortunately been captured by a serial killer, and you must increase your chances of survival within seven days. Your choices will determine how he treats you and the outcome of your relationship. What will your final relationship with him be...?
Why similar: Dating Sim 49.3%, Horror 14.1%, Romance 13.9%, Cartoon 9%, Cartoony 5.7%
- #29 Lover's Trophy
80% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: Mrfishess
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Horror Dating Sim, Lover's trophy throws you into the arena with two love interests using you for their own personal amusement. With a completely customizable main character, go on a terrifying journey into the psyce of these two very dangerous men, and have the ride of a life time.
Why similar: Dating Sim 44.6%, First-Person 18.2%, Romance 14.5%, Horror 13.8%, 2D 9%
- #30 Saihate Station
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,880 reviews2025
Dev: びぶ/viv
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 32.3%, Horror 22.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.6%, Atmospheric 9.2%, 2D 9.2%
- #31 From Madness with Love
78% matchVery Positive91% of 516 reviews2023
Dev: JamsanpoidPub: VampireK.K.
Windows
This is a dating sim with guys you will never be on the same page with! For some reason, you just can't communicate with the guy you like... An unusual yet extraordinary experience with a cute pixel art style, fully voiced in Japanese.
Why similar: Romance 32.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 26.5%, Colorful 18.3%, Dating Sim 12.9%, Adventure 10.1%
- #32 Repurpose
77% matchVery Positive93% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Repurpose Studios
Windows · Mac
You and several others have passed away. You have three options: either take the trials to earn your place in Heaven, live it up in Hell, or remain lost in Limbo for the rest of eternity. Repurpose is an LGBT+ positive dating sim about death, love, and finding your purpose.
Why similar: Dating Sim 33%, Immersive Sim 25.6%, Cartoon 24.6%, Colorful 10.5%, First-Person 6.3%
- #33 Departed Away
76% matchVery Positive90% of 570 reviews2024
Dev: Alperen Torun
Windows
Discover 'Departed Away,' a captivating visual novel where friendship intertwines with mystery. Uncover secrets, engage in verbal duels, and make choices that shape your story. Delve into emotional depth and intricate connections in this unique story.
Why similar: Dating Sim 34.7%, Romance 18.7%, Immersive Sim 17.8%, Mystery 14.5%, Colorful 7.4%
- #34 BAD END THEATER
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 9,964 reviews2021
Dev: NomnomNami
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 51.1%, Romance 30.9%, Colorful 11.4%, 2D 6.5%
- #35 Bad Dream: Coma
77% matchVery Positive91% of 2,219 reviews2017
Dev: Desert Fox
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Welcome in Bad Dream: Coma. A point & click game where unique minimalistic art style creates an unforgettable and atmospheric experience. Travel through the surreal and disturbing dreamland where everything depends on your actions. You can't die but you can suffer greatly...
Why similar: Point & Click 35%, Hand-drawn 27.2%, Horror 17.9%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Adventure 9%
- #36 Lay a Beauty to Rest: The Darkness Peach Blossom Spring
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,014 reviews2021
Dev: 零创游戏(ZerocreationGame)
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Love-suspense AVG with the theme of "The Peach Blossom Spring". The equinox flowers, bloom for one thousand years and wither for one thousand years. Eternal paradise. Do you choose to stay here, escape here, or bury everything here?
Why similar: Dating Sim 42.6%, Mystery 22.9%, Romance 18%, Adventure 11%, 2D 5.6%
- #37 Gloomy Eyes
73% matchVery Positive95% of 266 reviews2025
Dev: Atlas VPub: ARTE France
Windows
A cozy horror, “self-coop”, adventure about two unlikely souls who forge a forbidden bond and journey together to find the sun. Explore eerie yet charming Tim Burton-esque levels, switch between two unique characters, and solve brain-teasing puzzles.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25.2%, Mystery 16.1%, Cartoon 14.9%, Cartoony 12.8%, Colorful 11.8%
- #38 The NOexistenceN of you AND me
72% matchVery Positive93% of 21,633 reviews2024
Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Dating Sim 38.9%, Psychedelic 25.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.5%, 2D 8.1%, Adventure 6.5%
- #39 If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,802 reviews2021
Dev: Dead Idle Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers is a narrative-driven point-and-click adventure with horror elements that explores the stories of four characters in a masked ball taking place aboard a train in the late 1920s.
Why similar: Point & Click 33.1%, Emotional 25.3%, Horror 13%, Mystery 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.4%
- #40 Green Pond Town
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 58 reviews2026
Dev: Cotton Game
Windows · Mac
You've received a strange letter, and inside, a chilling black and white photograph – the people in the picture are eerily faceless! A powerful intuition compels you to journey to the location in the photo: Greenwater Town...
Why similar: Point & Click 36.2%, Hand-drawn 25.2%, Psychedelic 17.5%, Adventure 11.8%, 2D 6%
- #41 Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,884 reviews2021
Dev: Leef 6010
Windows
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: Horror 29.6%, Mystery 27.7%, Adventure 16.8%, 2D 13.1%, Atmospheric 12.7%
- #42 Hydrangea
73% matchVery Positive93% of 138 reviews2024
Dev: Meiri Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A yandere psychological horror visual novel. Choose a sweetheart to romance, but beware the petals of obsession.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 43.7%, Romance 26.5%, Horror 17.6%, 2D 12.2%
- #43 You Shouldn't Be Here
71% matchVery Positive91% of 99 reviews2025
Dev: Doomster Entertainment
Windows
This short psychedelic visual novel takes place in a strange world inhabited by harrowing creatures shunned by the light. You’ll meet someone who has made this world their own, and in doing so, learn the reason why you shouldn't be there.
Why similar: Psychedelic 22.7%, Emotional 21.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.5%, Horror 11.2%, First-Person 9.3%
- #44 Magical Girl Witch Trials
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 33,182 reviews2025
Dev: AcaciaPub: Re,AER
Windows · Mac
Median: 15.8 hrsMean: 35.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Thirteen girls awaken, only to find themselves in a prison. What awaits them: a Witch Trial. Help them prepare for the trial by exploring the prison in order to find the witch hidden amongst them. Find the witch, learn what kind of magic she holds, dispel the lies, and prepare for the execution.
Why similar: Mystery 65.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 26.7%, Adventure 7.4%
- #45 Homicipher: Demo
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,631 reviews2023
Dev: 八名木GamesPub: Gamera Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Homicipher is a female-targeted language deciphering and exploration ADV based on the concept of "romance with horror men." The protagonist, who has wandered into another world, interacts with non-human beings to decipher their language while striving to escape.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25.7%, Hand-drawn 25.4%, Horror 16.2%, First-Person 14.3%, Atmospheric 10.6%
- #46 Greenhouse
70% matchVery Positive91% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: 7D Games Studio
Windows
A psychological horror game where you enter the Greenhouse at your own risk to uncover the truth behind the friendly façade. Change the environment and weather to progress, hoping to get out. Switch off the entities to enjoy eerie serenity.
Why similar: Horror 30.8%, Mystery 25.8%, Atmospheric 19.6%, First-Person 14.8%, Adventure 9%
- #47 Strange Horticulture
70% matchVery Positive94% of 15,904 reviews2022
Dev: Bad VikingPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.
Why similar: Point & Click 39.7%, Mystery 24.3%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Adventure 10.5%, 2D 8.8%
- #48 UNIVERSAL WEIRDNESS
69% matchVery Positive90% of 50 reviews2026
Dev: Cotton Game
Windows
A 2D hand-drawn puzzle adventure that spans multiple dimensions and universes. Encounter a diverse cast of characters and unravel mind-bending mysteries as you embark on unique adventures across different worlds.
Why similar: Point & Click 32.4%, Hand-drawn 19.9%, Horror 12.5%, Mystery 12.4%, Cartoon 10.6%
- #49 Purrfect Date - Visual Novel/Dating Simulator
75% matchMixed61% of 471 reviews2017
Dev: Bae TeamPub: Bossa Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 38%
As Cat Island’s newest arrival, it’s not long before you realise something’s seriously amiss, or should we say… amorous! A blend of mystery, intrigue and wickedly black humour, will you discover your Purrfect Date before it’s too late? Remember, curiosity killed the cat...
Why similar: Dating Sim 59.1%, Romance 19.4%, Mystery 11.8%, Adventure 9.7%
- #50 The Murder Hotel
69% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Wegenbartho Games
Windows
Interrogate suspects, search for clues, & uncover a dastardly plot, as you solve a string of mystifying murders to help reluctant detective Ilmarinen escape the foreboding Fafnir Hotel.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 37.2%, Mystery 28.5%, Romance 17.9%, Adventure 8.9%, 2D 7.4%
- #51 Julian & Friends
68% matchVery Positive91% of 322 reviews2025
Dev: JacksonG13Pub: JacksonGameStudios
Windows
Join Julian and his friends in this psychological horror experience inspired by point-n-click computer games from the early 2000s. Witness many shenanigans with characters from the infamous 98xx.
Why similar: Point & Click 19.4%, Cartoon 18.2%, Psychedelic 16.9%, Cartoony 12.9%, Horror 10.3%
- #52 Whateverland
70% matchVery Positive88% of 179 reviews2022
Dev: Caligari Games
Windows
Find your way out of a magical prison in this non-linear point'n'click adventure full of mini games and challenges. Get to meet the charismatic Whateverlanders, steal and deceive or be a good boy to discover all the different endings of Vincent's story.
Why similar: Point & Click 23.5%, Hand-drawn 19.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Cartoony 14.3%, Mystery 10.6%
- #53 Homicipher
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,234 reviews2024
Dev: 八名木GamesPub: Gamirror Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Homicipher is a language deciphering and exploration ADV based on the concept of "romance with horror men." The protagonist, who has wandered into another world, interacts with non-human beings to decipher their language while striving to escape.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.9%, Hand-drawn 23.5%, Horror 18.9%, First-Person 13.7%, Atmospheric 12.6%
- #54 Pink Noise
67% matchVery Positive87% of 128 reviews2026
Dev: Somber GamesPub: Caspianborn Publishing
Windows
Pink Noise is a nonlinear visual novel in the psychological horror genre, immersing you in the retro atmosphere of the '90s. It tells the tale of a group of teenagers who unknowingly set off a chain of terrifying events. What secrets lie within the mysterious VHS tape they should’ve never played?
Why similar: Point & Click 15.5%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Cartoony 10.9%, Horror 10.2%
- #55 Afterparty
71% matchMixed68% of 956 reviews2020
Dev: Night School Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
In Afterparty, you are Milo and Lola, recently deceased best buds who suddenly find themselves staring down an eternity in Hell. But there's a loophole: outdrink Satan and he'll grant you re-entry to Earth.
Why similar: 2.5D 25.2%, Point & Click 18.9%, Psychedelic 18.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.5%, Atmospheric 8%
- #56 Sucker for Love: First Date
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,000 reviews2022
Dev: AkabakaPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Put the 'love' in 'Lovecraftian horror'! Perform terrifying rituals to win the affections of eldritch horrors and smooch 'em... at any cost!
Why similar: Dating Sim 30.3%, Romance 21.2%, Point & Click 18.9%, Horror 14.3%, Hand-drawn 10.7%
- #57 Subway Midnight
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,311 reviews2021
Dev: Bubby DarkstarPub: Aggro Crab
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Board the train! Run away from a weirdo! Solve some puzzles! Make friends with some ghosts! Try not to become a ghost yourself!
Why similar: Psychedelic 26.2%, Hand-drawn 22.7%, Horror 13.6%, Cartoony 11.5%, Colorful 11.2%
- #58 苍白花树繁茂之时Blood Flowers
68% matchVery Positive83% of 316 reviews2023
Dev: Bone Nail
Windows
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: Mystery 28.2%, Horror 24.9%, Atmospheric 17.6%, Cartoony 14.8%, Adventure 8.7%
- #59 Hello my World! Lily.
66% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Black Leaf Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
"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: Hand-drawn 23.2%, Emotional 19.3%, Adventure 17.5%, Retro 12.1%, 2D 10%
- #60 You Can Save Everyone
67% matchVery Positive86% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: Caleb Draper
Windows
You Can Save Everyone is a heartfelt horror meta-puzzle game. Trapped deep within a facility with only a console to communicate with the others inside, decipher the proper methods to control the console, and - just maybe - save everyone. But be careful. The locks aren't just there for you.
Why similar: Point & Click 37.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23%, Horror 22.7%, First-Person 16.9%