Games Like Salthe

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: Gothic 25.2% ★, Philosophical 15.9%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Psychological Horror 10%, Mystery 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic masterpiece that shares the same tragic, atmospheric, and philosophical depth found in Salthe.

From hit writer Ryukishi07, the creator of When They Cry, comes a story on the theme of “curses.” Strike down the dark riddle of dolls and soot in this supernatural horror visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.7%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Anime 16.8%, Supernatural 15.7%, Horror 10%

Why You'll Like It: A chilling psychological horror experience that delves into supernatural themes and dark folklore.

Misericorde: Volume One is the first part of a series of mystery visual novels set in a convent in 1482.

Why similar: Gothic 26.4% ★, Medieval 19%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Mystery 15.4%, Dark 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a medieval context, this visual novel excels at building mystery and dark, character-driven drama.

Scarlet Scarf is a visual novel inspired by the legend of Plague Maiden. Dive into the dark mysteries of a dying city with the fate of Sanator Richard Murdock in your hands. Perhaps it's not too late to stop the on-going calamity...

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Anime 14.3%, Mystery 13.5%, Horror 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its dark fantasy world and heavy, atmospheric storytelling mirror the somber tone of Salthe.

Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21%, Mystery 19.6%, Philosophical 13.5%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Anime 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This complex mystery features profound philosophical debates and a dark, gothic-inspired narrative structure.

Play as a detective tasked with catching a serial killer in this visual novel set in post-war Japan. Investigate key locations, question many complex characters, piece together clues, and try to stop the culprit before they end yet another young girl's smile.

Why similar: Visual Novel 15.7%, Drama 15.2%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Mystery 14.3%, Anime 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: This dark detective mystery offers a gritty, psychological narrative that fans of intense visual novels will appreciate.

Discard your sense of morality and enter the world of CORPSE FACTORY. An obscure website allows users to request a death. Victims supposedly receive a photograph of their own corpse before they are killed! With English voice acting by an all-star cast.

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.9%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Anime 15.2%, Mystery 14.3%, Horror 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal and gripping psychological thriller that explores the dark side of human nature through a visual novel lens.

A haunted convent. Statues that move on their own. A buried past. Welcome to Saint Idelora’s convent, where becoming a saint comes with a price.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.5%, Psychological Horror 22.2%, Horror 14.4%, Anime 13.1%, Dark 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tense psychological horror game that focuses on dark, religious-themed mysteries and emotional trauma.

Featuring a blend of 2D adventure and visual novel, The Mildew Children is a grim tale about a village inhabited only by children who follow savage pagan traditions. A young witch named Kyrphel, along with her sisters, are bound to perform a macabre Ritual in order to save their village.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.2%, Psychological Horror 21.7%, Mystery 18.8%, Horror 10.5%, Dark 10%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures a similar sense of surreal, dark, and atmospheric storytelling set in a folklore-inspired world.

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

Why similar: Gothic 35.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Mystery 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Dark 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, philosophical adventure that deals with themes of existence and trauma through a unique, somber lens.

Suhoshin is a 2D Visual Novel set in the medieval Joseon period of Korea. While investigating a series of mysterious murders, you will have to make choices that will lead you down different paths toward different endings.

Why similar: Visual Novel 16.7%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Mystery 14.1%, Anime 13.5%, Medieval 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-heavy visual novel that balances psychological horror with an engaging, story-rich plot.

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 27.2%, Horror 18.4%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Anime 11.3%, Mystery 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A choice-driven horror experience that emphasizes character relationships and psychological tension.

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 15.7%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Psychological 15.1%, Anime 13.8%, Drama 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title delivers a compact, intense psychological horror experience with a strong focus on dread.

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 15.9%, Psychological 14.5%, Visual Novel 14%, Anime 12.6%, Dark 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal psychological horror game uses a loop-based narrative to explore deep, unsettling themes.

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 21.6%, Anime 17.2%, Mystery 15.9%, Supernatural 15.4%, Horror 13%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural mystery that masterfully weaves psychological tension with a dark, historical setting.

The Missing Parts of Maria Gwozdek is a dark fantasy visual novel about fulfilling your aspirations by sacrificing parts of yourself. Literally.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.7%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Supernatural 14.1%, Mystery 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy visual novel that focuses on psychological horror and complex, branching character paths.

Without a Dawn is a dark, psychological, and philosophical visual horror novel featuring hauntingly beautiful pseudo-ASCII art.

Why similar: Philosophical 24.1%, Visual Novel 14%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Mystery 10.3%, Drama 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich psychological horror game that focuses on heavy, philosophical themes and dark atmosphere.

A short, interactive visual novel set in the mid-19th Century, in which a poet fights against time as she's writing the most important work of her life. Poetry is the answer, but what is the question?

Why similar: Drama 14.5%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Psychological 13.7%, Mystery 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, emotional visual novel that focuses on psychological trauma and dark, atmospheric storytelling.

Take the role of a painter struggling to finish his masterpiece in this short Gothic horror visual novel about art, pain and love.

Why similar: Gothic 27.9% ★, Visual Novel 12.5%, Psychological Horror 7.9%, Supernatural 7.6%, Horror 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic-inspired horror visual novel that focuses on atmospheric storytelling and dark, artistic themes.

The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.7%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Anime 17.9%, Mystery 17.7%, Psychological 17.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique psychological mystery that forces players to navigate complex social dynamics and existential dread.

A strange rumor is spreading through the shadows of Tokyo's H City: a mysterious disfigurement has been appearing on the bodies of certain individuals. Anyone who receives the Mark will rapidly die of unknown, horrifying causes. The countdown to death has already begun...

Why similar: Visual Novel 44.1%, Horror 32.3%, Anime 18.4%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This horror-mystery title excels at creating a sense of dread and unease through its supernatural narrative.

My Lovely Daughter is an alchemist simulator that explores the depth of a father’s grief and how far he will go to resurrect his daughter. Contains dark and disturbing subject matters, might not be suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

Why similar: Gothic 20.2% ★, Philosophical 14.4%, Visual Novel 13%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, experimental game that explores themes of grief and morality through a grim management-simulation hybrid.

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: Psychological Horror 29.3%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Anime 20.7%, Horror 12%, Dark 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-psychological horror game that subverts expectations to deliver a truly unsettling experience.

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: Drama 23.4%, Mystery 16.5%, Horror 14%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%

You are Arenda Finch—fifteen years old, wealthy beyond measure, and newly exiled from your former school. Dunkenwood House takes you in, but its halls hide the darker side of privilege. Humanity or demonic nature. Love or desire. Every choice shapes the person you become.

Why similar: Gothic 29.8% ★, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Mystery 13.8%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Dark 12.4%

Rescue squad captain Watase Kasasagi wakes up without his memories in the middle of his most critical mission yet-- a nuclear meltdown at a research facility. In an unfamiliar place and without his years of training, he must rescue the survivors and escape...

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.8%, Anime 23.6%, Mystery 18.9%, Story Rich 6.7%, Multiple Endings 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes psychological thriller that emphasizes mystery and complex character motivations.

A supernatural mystery visual novel. What kind of fate will the heroine face after she relives the last seven days before her death?

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.7%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Anime 12.8%, Horror 12.6%, Mystery 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-horror visual novel that explores the boundary between life and death in a gothic setting.

Aki is haunted by a curse. In search of salvation, she travels into the memories of a dead classmate, where she must witness three eerie mystical stories and figure out how to break the shackles of misfortune.

Why similar: Visual Novel 15.7%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Mystery 11.3%, Drama 10.9%, Dark 10.3%

The Silver Case – the debut title from world-renowned developer SUDA51 has been fully remastered and localized to English for the first time ever!

Why similar: Visual Novel 17.9%, Mystery 17.7%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Anime 13.5%, Psychological 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and stylistic psychological mystery that offers a deep, experimental narrative experience.

Unravel a string of gruesome murders terrorizing Tokyo in this mystery-thriller visual novel. The secrets of a case from six years prior may just be the key to the current unending cycle of tragedy—and the thing that cracks this woeful world’s shell may be one girl’s smile.

Why similar: Visual Novel 23.1%, Mystery 19.2%, Psychological Horror 19%, Drama 12%, Dark 11.2%

This is a Touhou Fangame. Maribel Hearn is a girl with unusual experience with ghosts and supernatural beings. In Cross The Boundaries, you will solve riddles while trying to stay alive, and looking for a way out of the nightmare.

Why similar: Visual Novel 18.5%, Drama 15.8%, Anime 14.2%, Mystery 11.8%, Psychological 11.7%

“Perennial Dusk -Kinsenka-” is a kinetic novel about how the human heart endures relentless violence and limitless cruelty, telling the story of a group of exorcists-in-training as they gather the pieces needed to mend their wounded souls.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.4%, Anime 18.1%, Drama 15.8%, Dark 11.7%, Psychological 9.7%

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 23.6%, Psychological Horror 19.9%, Anime 14.7%, Psychological 13.1%, Drama 9.7%

A visual novel/roguelike hybrid where a simple mission spirals into a cannibalistic odyssey. You'll struggle as a fragile human, blood-soaked knight, or flesh-devouring Forsaker. Devour or be devoured—yet your fate dangles by unseen strings. Choose: cling to this broken world... or forsake it.

Why similar: Gothic 30.4% ★, Medieval 15.9%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Anime 11.4%, Drama 11.2%

A linear visual novel about five short stories, unrelated at first glance. Be prepared for mysticism, gloomy atmosphere and light psychological horror. Not recommended to play if you are experiencing depression or severe psychological state.

Why similar: Visual Novel 13.4%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Supernatural 11.1%, Dark 9.7%

Two thousand years ago, the Pestis Disaster swept through the land, corrupting all living things and making it to difficult to live on the land. Having touched the darkest darkness the world has seen, one must now face the dazzling light. Thus I pose this question. Whose wings did I see that day?

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.1%, Anime 25.9%, Dark 19.2%, Horror 18.1%, Adventure 3.7%

Rewind time to save your girlfriend in a twisted high school death game. A gripping yuri visual novel: Investigate brutal murders, unravel psychological horrors, and fight for a forbidden love that defies death itself.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.1%, Drama 17.6%, Mystery 15.5%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Horror 11.4%

Unravel the mystery of the King's sudden death... Claim your right for the throne. Try to stay alive as long as possible. Will you take the risk? The story for those who are brave enough to dive in a dark story and are able to think reasonably.

Why similar: Medieval 20.8%, Drama 20.7%, Visual Novel 18.6%, Mystery 18.1%, Dark 7%

Your average student life quickly descents into horror as a mysterious witch takes over the college... Can you save the girl you love? Or even make it out alive?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Anime 14.6%, Drama 12.2%, Mystery 10.9%

You've moved to a new house where the previous owner was murdered. They never found his head. But, it has found you.

Why similar: Philosophical 18.2%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Psychological 11.9%, Drama 11.4%

A virtuous princess and her lady knight battle depraved demons called Lustfiends, but struggle between shame and lust themselves... An erotic dark-fantasy visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.4%, Medieval 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Anime 17.3%, Dark 7%

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 54.5%, Anime 31.7%, Drama 8.8%, Story Rich 4.5%, 2D 0.3%

Wonderful Everyday is a visual novel with multiple routes which develops a story based on a few concepts: "the sky and the world", "the beginning and the end", "literature and science", "savior and hero", "brother and sister".

Why similar: Philosophical 29%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Psychological 9.1%, Anime 8.9%

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 19.9%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Anime 18%, Mystery 16.9%, Horror 12.8%

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.9%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Horror 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Anime 10.4%

A story about a girl named Lizzy living in a miserable world and her journey to its darkest depths. A free atmospheric horror visual novel where you navigate life-or-death situations. SEEK PARADISE OR DIE TRYING

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.8%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Anime 14.2%, Horror 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%

Featuring a blend of 2D adventure and visual novel. Chapter 1 is the very beginning of the grim tale about a village inhabited only by children who follow savage pagan traditions. A young witch Kyrphel, along with her sisters, are bound to perform a macabre Ritual in order to save their village.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.3%, Psychological Horror 24.3%, Mystery 19.4%, Story Rich 9.2%, Dark 7%

✣ Dread Chess is an original and strange narrative story-puzzle game with sandbox elements. Uncover mysteries by speaking with gods in Latin. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of madness, and reach one of many endings in an unfair game against Death that can be played ONLY ONCE...

Why similar: Gothic 28% ★, Visual Novel 16.6%, Mystery 12.1%, Dark 11.7%, Psychological 11.4%

A dark, story-heavy puzzle game. Enter the mind of Mayu, as her soul is invaded and dug through by a seemingly evil witch. Can you stop her? What if you were able to get the upper hand, and invade her back? Would you show mercy, or destroy her? Jishogi will test you in more ways than one.

Why similar: Philosophical 27.2%, Anime 19.9%, Dark 16.5%, Drama 14.8%, Visual Novel 9.2%

MOOD is a short visual novel combining horror, dark humor, and dialogues on a wide variety of topics, from old movies to ancient wars. You were the one who summoned your new companion, there is no backing out now!

Why similar: Philosophical 25.5%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Dark 11.7%, Anime 11.4%

Two pairs of twins war for love, life, and limb beneath the curtain of a dark Tokyo night. From the artisans at CRAFTWORK comes a visual novel lush with art, action, and mystery; a story of GEMINISM—deformity and divinity.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Anime 14.4%, Dark 10.9%

Train of Afterlife is a mystery, psychological, horror Visual Novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.9%, Anime 18.7%, Psychological 10.7%, Mystery 10.3%, Psychological Horror 9.6%

This is an isolated town, a town of memories that have been forgotten by its people. However, this small town has not been quiet and peaceful since the murders began... Time passes by, where are the sinful spirits going? Are my memories reality, or just a dream?

Why similar: Gothic 25.1% ★, Psychological 11.4%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Mystery 10.7%, Visual Novel 10.1%

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

Why similar: Psychological 19.4%, Psychological Horror 14%, Mystery 13.7%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Anime 13%

In an AI-powered age where original authors have become largely redundant, play as a dejected writer on the brink of losing their creative drive forever.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.1%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Psychological 16.8%, Horror 11.7%, Drama 9.9%

"A Requiem for Innocence" is a companion to the visual novel "The House in Fata Morgana." It tells the tale of a young man dragged down by his ambitions and a girl both worshiped as a saint and maligned as a witch. For them, there is no happily ever after.

Why similar: Gothic 37.4% ★, Visual Novel 30.6%, Anime 12%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Story Rich 5.8%

You who are unqualified to drink Meng Po's soup, you have been chosen for the game of life. A horror yuri visual novel following a series of death games in the afterlife.

Why similar: Visual Novel 17.9%, Anime 14.6%, Psychological 12.3%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Dark 10.7%

A supernatural Halloween whodunnit. Solve a chilling locked-room mystery before the grim reaper reveals the answer!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.9%, Mystery 14.6%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Anime 14.2%, Dark 13.5%

Haunted by the ability to read minds, Suteru embarks on a journey of revenge against those who wronged him. Uncovering the secrets of his tormentors, he must confront his demons in a story that explores the depths and darkness of the human mind.

Why similar: Visual Novel 12.1%, Psychological 11.9%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Mystery 11.2%, Drama 10.9%

Five girls meet in an isolated underground city. As they slay and betray each other, what fate awaits them at the end of their journey? Hope? Or despair? Enjoy an immersive story, fully voiced and boasting multiple endings!

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.4%, Anime 24.3%, Mystery 16.6%, Dark 15.7%, Story Rich 6.7%