Games Like Room No. 9

As madness and horror devour his world, can Youji find hope amid the nightmare? Experience a bond deeper and darker than love in this unforgettable visual novel.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 41%, Visual Novel 21.3%, Sexual Content 12.2%, Violent 7.1%, Anime 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric psychological horror visual novel that explores intense, often disturbing LGBTQ+ relationships.

Aoba's vibrant cyberpunk world is one of contrasts: high-tech virtual reality battles versus street gang turf wars, ultra-exclusive luxury resorts and tiny junk shops. The choices you make will shape the path of Aoba's journey into the dark secrets lurking beneath the glossy sheen of the city.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 37.7%, Visual Novel 15%, Sexual Content 13.6%, Anime 9.7%, Nudity 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A seminal LGBTQ+ visual novel that balances complex character relationships with a dark, cyberpunk psychological mystery.

NO, THANK YOU!!! is a dark, dramatic mystery hidden behind a comic veneer as all of the men in this yaoi visual novel harbor their own secrets. Uncover the mystery behind the protagonist and this bar disguising a detective agency while flirting with the guys and growing intimate with them.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.8%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Anime 9.8%, Thriller 9.1%, Psychological 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a mature, dark narrative with strong LGBTQ+ representation and a focus on complex, flawed characters.

Akira’s life has been defined by violence, but that won’t be enough to save him when he’s forced to play a deadly game. Will the bonds you forge in this stunning visual novel lead to his salvation, or to his ruin?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 41%, Sexual Content 17.3%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Anime 8.2%, Violent 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a gritty, dystopian setting with high-stakes choices and dark, mature themes similar to the seed game.

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 31.8%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Anime 14.1%, Choices Matter 9.5%, Multiple Endings 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a high-stakes death game scenario where player choices are critical to survival and uncovering the truth.

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 27.3%, Horror 12.5%, Anime 10.5%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Sexual Content 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A choice-driven horror visual novel where the fate of the characters is entirely dependent on the player's decisions.

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: LGBTQ+ 23.9%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Psychological Horror 12%, Anime 11.6%, Dark 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in psychological storytelling that uses a gothic, tragic atmosphere to explore the darker depths of human nature.

select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 36.1%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Multiple Endings 8.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8%, Choices Matter 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A unique visual novel that encourages the player to explore tragic and cruel outcomes through a branching, choice-heavy system.

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

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31.2%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Anime 8.4%, Horror 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror visual novel that shares the seed game's focus on dark, intimate, and LGBTQ-inclusive storytelling.

Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.

Why similar: Psychological 20.8%, Anime 16.1%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Dark 12.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A gripping death game narrative that forces the player to make agonizing choices about who lives and who dies.

Nine participants awaken, trapped in an underground facility. To escape, they must play a game with deadly consequences. Who will live, and who will die? The choice is yours. Let the Decision Game begin…

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.6%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Anime 14.1%, Choices Matter 9%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' tradition of placing characters in cruel, experimental environments where psychological pressure is paramount.

Sci-Fi Mystery Visual Novel. Nine people are trapped in an underground research facility, forced to play a game of life and death. Check your log to find the truth that connects those apparent strangers - if you even want to, that is.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.5%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Psychological 16.3%, Anime 12.8%, Emotional 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological mystery that deals with identity and memory, themes central to the experimental nature of the seed game.

All capture targets are mentally "Jirai"(landmine)!? Meet these eccentric boys, reveal the truth beneath in this Psycho-love-horror VN!

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.4%, Thriller 16.7%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Anime 13.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror otome that emphasizes dark, choice-driven paths and complex, morally ambiguous characters.

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 29.5%, Psychological Horror 20.7%, Psychological 17.7%, Anime 11.7%, Horror 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, surreal, and deeply psychological experience that captures the feeling of navigating a fragile mental state.

Naked Butlers is a hardcore yaoi visual novel rife with dark comedy. Unleash your inner sadist and bully these hot butlers good in this solo project from a developer who absolutely loves butlers!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.4%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Sexual Content 12.3%, Anime 10.9%, Nudity 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Explores dark, mature themes within an LGBTQ+ context, focusing on power dynamics and intense character interactions.

A visual novel about obsession, loneliness, and, based on your choices, varying amounts of murder.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.6%, Anime 18.8%, Psychological Horror 18%, Thriller 9.1%, Sexual Content 9%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play visual novel that combines romance with psychological horror and high-stakes decision-making.

The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24%, Psychological Horror 22.7%, Anime 19.9%, Horror 8.4%, Dark 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Subverts the visual novel genre by using psychological horror to manipulate the player's expectations and sense of safety.

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.1%, Psychological 21.8%, Anime 21.5%, Dark 9.3%, Story Rich 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential psychological horror visual novel that masterfully builds dread through its isolated, small-town setting.

Quantum Suicide is a game of betrayal, deception and romance in the cold depths of space.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.2%, Anime 14.7%, Psychological Horror 14%, Violent 11.5%, Sexual Content 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A death game visual novel where player choices and social deduction determine the survival of the cast.

You wake up in a house, alone with two beautiful girls... But no one is allowed to leave until one of you DIES. Why is this happening? What is the purpose of this “killing game”? But most importantly...WHO SHOULD DIE?!

Why similar: Visual Novel 19%, Thriller 17.3%, Anime 16.3%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Dark 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A death game-themed visual novel that emphasizes mystery, multiple endings, and psychological tension.

Trick & Treat is a Visual Novel that test your instincts by making choices that can get you out from the cursed forest or drive you to death… or maybe just maybe your choices can guide you to something more?

Why similar: Visual Novel 36%, Anime 30.3%, Sexual Content 13.6%, Horror 8.8%, Psychological Horror 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A horror-themed visual novel that utilizes a dark, anime-inspired aesthetic to tell a chilling story.

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 29.4%, Psychological Horror 18%, Anime 16.6%, Psychological 14.3%, Multiple Endings 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror visual novel that explores themes of existence and loss through a dark, anime-inspired lens.

A bone-chilling body-horror game with escape room gameplay. Bad decisions have brought Matthew to this terrifying motel. Now it’s up to you to decide how to escape - will you make it out alive?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.6%, Horror 16.8%, Nudity 14.5%, Dark 12.4%, Psychological 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an atmospheric, body-horror-focused experience that captures the feeling of being trapped in a cruel, experimental space.

This is a visual novel containing furry characters and homosexual themes. You take on the role of a furry who has moved to a seaside village and become involved in the lives of its residents.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 45.1%, Sexual Content 22.5%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Nudity 10.9%, Anime 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie visual novel that balances LGBTQ+ romance with darker, more mature narrative undertones.

Welcome to the only killer dating show where ending up single means ending up dead! Date or die, it's up to your choices!

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.3%, Sexual Content 16.6%, Anime 15.9%, Emotional 9.6%, Psychological Horror 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dating sim that incorporates a death game premise, forcing players to balance romance with survival.

A psychological text-based game where each day you are tasked with executing someone based on the limited information provided until one person remains with their full story revealed.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31.4%, Psychological 19%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Choices Matter 8.2%, Horror 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive fiction title that focuses on psychological introspection and the weight of difficult life choices.

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 24.3%, Anime 19.2%, Psychological 10.8%, Horror 10.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the darker, more tragic aspects of visual novel storytelling, rewarding the player for exploring failure states.

Paradise is a Boys Love visual novel and tells the story of a group of men who go on holiday on a deserted island. When things begin to go wrong, they realize to their horror that they are stranded. Turns out that’s only the start of their problems.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.5%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Anime 13.5%, Psychological 10.3%, Dark 7.9%

Fearbonding is a Yandere x Demon BL Horror Visual Novel. Play as Hinata, a demon, and try to tame the deranged Kosuke. Will you get to satisfy your hunger for fear through your new hunting dog or will you be the one to get devoured?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.9%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Dark 7.5%, Horror 7.4%

MAMIYA is a captivating, dark mystery visual novel in which a group of young men struggle against existential dread before the end of the world.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 25.3%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Anime 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 6%

Lkyt is a tragic gay romance visual novel about the bonds that form between warriors fighting hopeless odds. Set in a feudal-Japan themed dark fantasy world, you and your chosen partner must use the power from your bond to last one day longer in your mission to achieve a brighter future.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.7%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Anime 10.2%, Sexual Content 9.7%, Psychological Horror 7.1%

Will love blossom between you and your housemate, when you start a new job and have to live with her? The choices you make will determine the relationship you have in this love story between two women.

Why similar: Sexual Content 29.9%, LGBTQ+ 21.3%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Nudity 15.4%, Anime 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that focuses on intimate, character-driven interactions with a mature, adult-oriented tone.

Mysterious deaths. Dreams that are reality, and reality that is a dream. Will Noah be able to move forward and solve the mystery⁠—or will he give in to the demons of his past? A story-rich BL mystery visual novel.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.6%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Psychological 11.9%, Anime 11.9%, Emotional 9%

Neve is a non-linear interactive fiction in which your decisions can completely change the course of story. Manage your team, race against time and unravel the mysteries surrounding your ship's crash in this suffocating retrofuturistic thriller that will have you hooked from the first second.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 20.4%, Thriller 12%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Psychological 11%, Psychological Horror 10.1%

You are trapped in an experiment, trying to find ways to make you still "yourself" , persevere, and survive.

Why similar: Sexual Content 28.6%, Psychological Horror 24.3%, LGBTQ+ 22.3%, Horror 6.6%, Story Rich 6.4%

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: LGBTQ+ 28.1%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Anime 9.1%, Thriller 8.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.4%

A beautiful stranger appears at your doorstep. Will you let her in? Dive into a captivating nightmare and decide the fates of those around you in this free mystic thriller visual novel.

Why similar: Sexual Content 21.5%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Anime 10.7%, Nudity 10.6%, Horror 8.3%

Horror/thriller visual novel with RPG elements about two friends that explores guilt, co-dependency, and personal limits being pushed.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.3%, Horror 16.6%, Multiple Endings 12.1%, Violent 12%, Choices Matter 8.2%

With your aunt and uncle visiting, you're sharing a room with your stepbro for the weekend.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 35.8%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Sexual Content 15.8%, Nudity 9.4%, Anime 7.5%

It feels like your life isn't going anywhere--like there's some kind of mental block. You take the first step towards making an improvement and set up an appointment with a therapist in your local area.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.5%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Sexual Content 13%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Nudity 8.7%

An unusual horror-themed Visual Novel about waking up in a carriage with a stranger… Whatever could go wrong?

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.7%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%, Anime 11.1%, Horror 8.8%

"Project Vostok" is a non-linear horror visual novel about a group of airplane crash survivors finding a mysterious Soviet-era bunker in Altai mountains. Uncover the story full of drama, horrors and decide the fate a of various cast of heroes in this free visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19%, Anime 14.4%, Psychological Horror 13%, Sexual Content 11.5%, Horror 8.4%

A visit to a local Doctor takes an unsuspected turn, when a simple checkup turns intimate. Will your new GP be able to resolve your qualms?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.8%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Psychological 11.1%, Anime 10.3%

A dark fantasy tale where death is not the end but the path to the truth. Two magi trapped in a collapsing tower must unravel a deadly mystery. Each death reveals another piece of the puzzle that is their shared past and forbidden love. For fans of House in Fata Morgana and literary dark fantasy.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 23.6%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Emotional 8.1%

A dark, psychological romance VN about a British ghost who has haunted you since childhood. When you get close to a new boy at college, he starts to get possessive, and the mind games begin!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 28.4%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Psychological 14.4%, Anime 10.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.1%

The first entry of the Abime Series. Eight captives must cooperate or compete to escape an underground subway under the manipulation of a dangerous psychopath. Can you really trust anyone? What about yourself? And what is the meaning of a good ending? Is reaching one even possible?

Why similar: Thriller 16%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Anime 11.6%, Psychological 10.8%, Psychological Horror 9.5%

An immersive choose-your-own-adventure survival horror with optional adult content featuring hand drawn backgrounds, sprites, and over 150 pieces of full screen art- and 50 endings.

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.6%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Sexual Content 13.6%, Thriller 11.8%, Dark 9.3%

A yandere psychological horror visual novel. Choose a sweetheart to romance, but beware the petals of obsession.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.7%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Anime 13.4%, Psychological 12.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.2%

可愛い後輩と2人っきり……冷凍庫の中で。 低体温症、矛盾脱衣、幻覚などの苦痛を乗り越えた先にあるのは、「真相」と「死」のみ。

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.5%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.6%, Psychological 11.2%, Multiple Endings 8.7%

Blankspace is an escape room visual novel with point-and-click elements. Investigate your surroundings, solve puzzles, make meaningful choices, and figure out the the mystery behind Chris and Beryl's predicament.

Why similar: Sexual Content 27.8%, Visual Novel 26.3%, Adventure 16.1%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Multiple Endings 9.8%

A terrifying psychological horror where You must explore mysterious Facilities, evade the pursuing Boykisser, and search for the way Outside.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 49.5%, Psychological Horror 23.8%, Sexual Content 12.7%, Horror 12%, Singleplayer 1.2%

You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.5%, Psychological 18.5%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.9%, Multiple Endings 9.4%

Horror thriller visual novel written by cult director Ruggero Deodato. A cannibal story in three episodes. Embark on a challenging journey, where every choice has a price and consequences. Will you be able to reach the end without getting your soul devoured? Dare to decide!

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.4%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Thriller 11.1%, Horror 9.1%, Violent 8.7%

In Floor 9, you find yourself trapped in a mysterious hotel known as "Hotel Liminal." To escape, you must identify anomalies on each floor. These anomalies can be anywhere - on the ground, in paintings, or even right in front of your eyes.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 51%, Choices Matter 23.5%, Horror 20%, Adventure 5%, Singleplayer 0.4%

An interactive thriller about a group of friends haunted by the memories of their past while being hunted by a relentless killer. From The Game Grumps (Dream Daddy)

Why similar: Thriller 22.4%, Psychological Horror 20.9%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Violent 16%, Choices Matter 9.5%

How much of someone can you cut away before there's nothing left? Find out in this chilling kinetic visual novel - IF YOU DARE!

Why similar: Visual Novel 28%, Sexual Content 14.8%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Horror 13.9%, Dark 11.4%

In this story-oriented 2D pixel-art RPG, you will embark on a very emotional journey, where you must choose carefully to protect your cherished relationship.

Why similar: Sexual Content 55.5%, Nudity 24.3%, Multiple Endings 7.4%, Story Rich 6.2%, Choices Matter 5.7%

Follow the protagonist's pursuit to uncover the death of his friends during the Taisho era of Japan. An highly-acclaimed, psychedelic BL murder-mystery visual novel from indie developer ADELTA!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 41.9%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Sexual Content 13.4%, Nudity 7.8%, Anime 6%

Award-winning, innovative puzzle-adventure. By communicating through your PC, you must help a kidnapped man escape captivity - in real-time. While you sleep, he is alone. When you return to your PC he has hope. Your encouragement and advice will be the difference between his salvation or despair.

Why similar: Thriller 18.3%, Psychological 15.1%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.4%, Choices Matter 9.2%

In this chaotic world, you must adapt - either to forgive or survive. A thriller-romance indie visual novel/dating simulator.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.5%, Sexual Content 19.7%, Violent 18.1%, LGBTQ+ 17.1%, Psychological Horror 16.5%