Games Like Red Bow

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: Psychological Horror 23.7%, Horror 14.6%, Gore 14.4%, Dark 10.9%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the same surreal, nightmare-fueled atmosphere and focus on a young protagonist navigating a disturbing world.

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

Why similar: Horror 16.7%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Story Rich 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential RPG Maker horror classic that masterfully uses exploration and environmental storytelling to build tension.

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 35%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Dark 6.3%, 2D 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title features the same high-stakes puzzle-solving and sudden, gruesome deaths found in Red Bow.

The little she had was taken away, but Lorelai refuses to give up, she will fight. And not even death will stop her from getting it all back...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 13.8%, Horror 13.1%, Dark 11.4%, Violent 8.8%, Walking Simulator 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-rich adventure that explores trauma and psychological horror through a gritty, atmospheric lens.

My name is Luzia...and this story isn't about me, it’s about my sister. Do you still wish to hear it?

Why similar: Gore 16.1%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Horror 11.2%, Violent 9.5%, Dark 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the pixel-art aesthetic and focuses on a young protagonist dealing with bizarre, supernatural occurrences.

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.2%, Horror 13.3%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Dark 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This cult classic is the gold standard for surreal, dream-exploration horror games with a minimalist, pixelated style.

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

Why similar: Horror 18.6%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Violent 9%, Dark 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the dark, gothic aesthetic and narrative-driven horror that fans of Red Bow will appreciate.

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 34.5%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Adventure 9.7%, Dark 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, impactful horror game that utilizes the RPG Maker engine to deliver a tense and mysterious experience.

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: Horror 14.8%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Dark 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a blend of school-based mystery and supernatural horror that mirrors the pacing and tone of Red Bow.

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 26.4%, Dark 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully crafted psychological horror game that focuses on identity and surreal environments similar to Red Bow.

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: Horror 14.5%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Dark 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Multiple Endings 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes exploration and choice-based gameplay within a haunted, atmospheric setting.

One night can feel like a lifetime of pain, suffering and horror to a child...do you have what it takes to survive the night? Play as an 8 year old child who is tormented by monsters in his house. Your choices make his future which lives can be saved or ended.

Why similar: Gore 19.4%, Horror 13.7%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Dark 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines classic point-and-click adventure mechanics with a dark, gore-filled horror narrative.

“I’ll tell you a scary story. It’s so scary you might not be able to take it. It’s the story of the Sand Man...” This is the second title in the Strange Man series, developed by Uri Games. Unable to sleep and exhausted, Sophie wanders into a town where everything sleeps. That is where the terror begins...

Why similar: Horror 14.3%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Dark 8.3%, Violent 8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric horror game that focuses on psychological tension and exploration in a confined space.

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 28.5%, Violent 14.9%, Horror 9.8%, Dark 9.5%, Psychological Horror 7%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a raw, indie horror experience that leans into the darker, more violent themes of the genre.

Stray Cat Crossing is an indie pixel horror game about an encounter with a mysterious little girl named Cat. Explore a surreal world filled with colorful characters, challenging riddles, and dark secrets.

Why similar: Horror 32.5%, Pixel Graphics 22.6%, Adventure 17.1%, Indie 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is a surreal, indie horror game that emphasizes strange character interactions and a dreamlike, unsettling atmosphere.

Audrey is a young woman returning to her childhood home. Upon arriving, however, she begins to notice strange happenings around the house. Is this a dream or reality? Whatever it is, it seems so oddly… familiar. Explore with Audrey as she tries to work out the mysteries of her missing memories.

Why similar: Horror 22.1%, Dark 14.4%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Adventure 8.5%, Indie 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A short, indie horror game that explores themes of family and psychological distress in a 2D environment.

Re:Turn 2 is a 2D psychological horror adventure game. The game follows on from the events of the first game. Saki and her fiancé, Sen, are trapped on an abandoned train that is haunted by an evil spirit that takes the form of a little girl named Ayumi.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.4%, Horror 15.8%, Dark 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling horror adventure that focuses on uncovering the dark secrets of a supernatural past.

“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 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, Story Rich 14.2%, 2D 9.4%, Indie 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, cult-classic RPG that uses a unique, stark visual style to create a deeply unsettling and memorable world.

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 19.5%, Story Rich 16.4%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Multiple Endings 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: While less focused on horror, its atmospheric pixel art and meta-narrative elements will appeal to fans of Red Bow's tone.

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: Horror 20.5%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Dark 10%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a challenging and tense horror experience that requires careful navigation and puzzle-solving.

My Light In The Dark is a short story about a girl who lives with her abusive mother. The girl finds out some dark secrets about her mother, and she has to find a way to escape the house.

Why similar: Dark 15%, Horror 13.5%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Walking Simulator 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a short, atmospheric experience that focuses on the darker side of childhood imagination.

Tide Up is a rather dark and gloomy adventure game. Accompany the girl in a dreamlike world of wonder. Collect the pearls scattered around the world and help the girl escape!

Why similar: Horror 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Dark 10.9%, 2D 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art horror game that emphasizes a claustrophobic atmosphere and a sense of impending doom.

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 23.4%, Horror 17.3%, Story Rich 10.9%, Dark 10.9%, Female Protagonist 8.8%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.1%, Horror 16.7%, Multiple Endings 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11%, Adventure 10.1%

Before you realize it, dreams have become a curse. Wander through a darkened room and descend into the depths of her mind. A story-driven first-person horror game that leads you into an abyss of anguish and despair. Dedicated to those who once pursued their dreams—and to those who still do.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22%, Horror 18.8%, Adventure 9.5%, Walking Simulator 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.8%

A wandering soul mistakenly enters a world of strange tales and odd rules. Beware! This place is fraught with danger. To complete reincarnation, you must toe the line. Any soul that dares to go against the system will face correction. Will you comply—or defy?

Why similar: Horror 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Puzzle 9.1%

A pleasantly anticipated trip back home for the holidays becomes a nightmare for Catherine as a tragic accident leaves her unconscious. After coming to her senses, she realizes that something is dreadfully wrong. She must escape the doll factory she awoke in before it's too late.

Why similar: Horror 15%, Psychological Horror 15%, Dark 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Gore 6.9%

Get lost in a lucid dream, bending the lines between reality and fiction. Utilize the strange camera to navigate through the ghosts' mysterious residence. Find the purpose of your nocturnal visit in a vivid and dreamlike setting.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.6%, Horror 16.9%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Atmospheric 7.5%

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 14.7%, Casual 12.9%, Gore 12%, Indie 10.4%, Horror 8.6%

"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 18.6%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Horror 18%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Dark 10.3%

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

Why similar: Horror 34.6%, Pixel Graphics 22.9%, Adventure 15.3%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Multiple Endings 8.8%

BUDDY is a horror adventure based on a little girl Mary’s story nightmare. Will you able to distinguish the real story from the girl's fantasy?

Why similar: Horror 37.5%, Indie 15.6%, Adventure 14.2%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Multiple Endings 10.3%

A first-person psychological horror game set in the remote countryside of South Korea in the 1990s. Over the course of just three days, you will encounter a series of mysterious events and come face-to-face with an unseen, encroaching threat

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.3%, Horror 14.5%, Gore 12.2%, Dark 10.9%, Walking Simulator 10.3%

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: Gore 21.7%, Horror 15.1%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Dark 11.1%, Multiple Endings 7.4%

Try to survive through the night in a house that's trying its best to kill you and your family.

Why similar: Gore 22.1%, Horror 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Violent 9.9%, Psychological Horror 5.9%

A one-armed young girl finds herself locked in a shed in the middle of an idyllic autumn forest, with threats both physical and immaterial drawing closer.

Why similar: Gore 18.1%, Psychological Horror 13%, Horror 12.4%, Dark 10.8%, Walking Simulator 9.7%

Experience true psychological horror as you explore nightmares inspired by the creator's struggles with depression and OCD. The defenseless protagonist must avoid monstrous manifestations of what haunts his subconscious in his quest to wake up into reality.

Why similar: Horror 22.2%, Gore 21.5%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Walking Simulator 10.5%, Atmospheric 6.1%

A recreational healing Mini-plot game explored at home. Players will play and wander around the house from the perspective of a little girl. What will she do when she is alone? What strange stories will happen in the process? and in the process of exploration, you may find some strange secrets....

Why similar: Gore 23.9%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Horror 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.3%

REDO! is a game about a girl trying to find another human in a dystopian world overrun by biomachines. It's a lonely and evocative game about exploring the unknown and overcoming obstacles to see what is left.

Why similar: Horror 17.7%, Dark 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Adventure 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.9%

Journey through the psyche… Welcome to the Seaside Hotel, where the final hour of your night shift awaits. Tend to guests, explore their dreams, and lose your sense of Self – time and again. In this dark, labyrinthine adventure, unravel the path to the truth below.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.3%, Horror 13.5%, Dark 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Female Protagonist 7.4%

Children of Silentown is a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a girl growing up in a village deep in a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon here, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.

Why similar: Horror 16.3%, Dark 14.8%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Story Rich 8.6%

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: Horror 17.1%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Dark 8.3%

A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.

Why similar: Horror 17.1%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Adventure 10.9%, Dark 10.3%, Gore 10.1%

This is a point-and-click, command-selection style adventure game where the protagonist is a girl who has become a ghost. The objective is to fulfill her desires by speaking to her beloved "him" causing poltergeists, visiting in dreams, or even cursing.

Why similar: Horror 32.5%, Pixel Graphics 21.9%, Adventure 14.6%, Casual 10.4%, Story Rich 6%

Prologue to Children of Silentown, a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a young girl growing up in a village deep into a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon in the village, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.

Why similar: Horror 23.8%, Psychological Horror 20.8%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Story Rich 10%, Multiple Endings 9.3%

Wander through an interactive nightmare set within the confines of a once-happy household. Piece together the mystery behind a harrowing series of events while struggling to survive encounters with an entity that relentlessly stands in the way of finding absolution.

Why similar: Gore 21.3%, Horror 15.4%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Violent 10.9%, Walking Simulator 8.9%

The ER: Patient Typhon is an atmosphere and exploration horror game where you are a young woman who has lost her arms. You have to use your wits, hide and run to survive this tale of deadly monsters and disturbing, environmental puzzles.

Why similar: Gore 15.1%, Horror 12.3%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Dark 11.1%, Violent 9.3%

Re:Turn - One Way Trip is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-adventure horror game. Trapped in a ghostly train, Saki must search the past and present to find and save her friends. More importantly, Saki must use her wits if she is to survive against an unspeakable evil hellbent on avenging unrequited love.

Why similar: Horror 22.3%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Story Rich 9.8%

Your girlfriend’s sleepwalking is getting worse each night. Find her and bring her back to bed safely.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18%, Horror 18%, Walking Simulator 15.2%, Gore 12.8%, Dark 9.2%

"Life sometimes feels like it’s going in circles." Little Girl On Earth Asking Why She Asking Why is a short pixel art Visual Novel about a girl who tell herself this, forever. Maybe you can try to help her ?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 37.6%, Pixel Graphics 24.6%, Multiple Endings 16.4%, Indie 8.1%, Atmospheric 6.8%

An enthralling RPG Maker horror game that explores a dark and twisted rendition of the classic fairy tale, Red Riding Hood.

Why similar: Horror 22%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Dark 9.5%

A girl crashed into a dark forest not knowing where to go, curiosity drives her to open a Pandora’s box that was never meant to be opened.

Why similar: Gore 15.6%, Horror 14.5%, Walking Simulator 10.7%, Psychological Horror 10%, Adventure 8.3%

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: Psychological Horror 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Horror 12.5%, Story Rich 8.9%, Multiple Endings 6.9%

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 42.6%, Gore 16.6%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Adventure 11.9%, Violent 8.4%

A long-form, choice-driven psychological horror and depression game in which the protagonist’s ending changes based on the choices made by “you,” the voice he hears in his head.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.2%, Horror 14.5%, Gore 13.9%, Dark 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%

A story about a dead lamb walking.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.2%, Horror 21.6%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Multiple Endings 9.9%

Award winning emotional visual novel about a little girl in a world of adults. How can you find a monster you can’t see?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.5%, Horror 18%, Dark 14.3%, Female Protagonist 12%, Story Rich 10.5%

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 23.4%, Horror 15.6%, Violent 15%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.2%

Lucid Dream is the story of little Lucy, who goes on an adventure into the world of dreams with the mission to save her mother.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.4%, Dark 16.4%, Horror 13.5%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Adventure 7.8%

A little boy falls asleep to a horrible nightmare. Can you make him happy again?

Why similar: Horror 24.5%, Dark 16.7%, Gore 16.3%, Violent 8.7%, Atmospheric 6.5%