Games Like Scarlet Idol

Paper Bride is a Chinese horror mystery puzzle game. You will play as the groom to search for the truth and have bizarre encounters, gradually learning about the dark mystic custom in the bride's home village and a story from the past...

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.9%, Horror 19%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Puzzle 15.7%, Supernatural 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential Chinese folk horror puzzle game that perfectly captures the cultural atmosphere and mystery found in Scarlet Idol.

The Past Within is the new co-op experience from Rusty Lake! Play together with someone you deem trustworthy: one in The Past, the other in The Future. Observe and communicate what you see around you. Solve the puzzles and uncover Albert Vanderboom’s plan.

Why similar: Co-op 26.8%, Escape Room 20.5% ★, Online Co-Op 16.3%, Puzzle 11.9%, Multiplayer 9%

Why You'll Like It: A premier co-op puzzle experience that requires intense communication and perspective-shifting, much like the cooperative focus of Scarlet Idol.

Try to escape with your life in a first-person survival horror adventure. Play through the eyes of four distinct characters as you evade and confront terrifying ghosts, unravel mind-bending puzzles, and unearth a sinister conspiracy…

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.4%, Multiple Endings 20.6%, Story Rich 14.8%, Supernatural 12.4%, Horror 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric horror game that leans heavily into Chinese urban legends and folk-inspired environmental puzzles.

BOKURA is a two-player puzzle adventure game. Play as two boys who ran away from their homes and work together to take yourselves somewhere far, far away. Relive the friendship of your childhood through the journey of two boys.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 22.6%, Co-op 17.3%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Puzzle Platformer 14%, Multiplayer 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A poignant co-op puzzle-platformer that uses psychological horror and shared perspective to tell a compelling, emotional story.

Fear, anxiety, and laughter are the symbol of youth. Experience the true paranormal haunting with your friends from the first-person perspective and stay alive. The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation is an adaptation of a horror film, includes Taiwanese urban legend and an intriguing backstory.

Why similar: Horror 21.2%, Psychological Horror 20.4%, Multiple Endings 14.8%, Puzzle 14.5%, Supernatural 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a terrifying look at Chinese campus folklore with a strong emphasis on stealth and puzzle-solving.

Share the same body with a friend in Split Brain. One of you controls, the other one sees, but the decisions are made together! Face the illusion and uncover the truth to find your way out of Hexarture.

Why similar: Escape Room 22.4% ★, Online Co-Op 14.2%, Puzzle Platformer 12.1%, Co-op 10.8%, Psychological Horror 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A clever co-op puzzle-platformer that forces players to work together in a surreal environment.

Your party finds themselves trapped in a Japanese-themed room. Solve puzzles, crack riddles and discover hidden secrets in your adventure to Escape from Kyoto House!

Why similar: Escape Room 34.8% ★, Online Co-Op 17.6%, Co-op 16.2%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Puzzle 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric escape-room style game that captures the aesthetic and tension of traditional Japanese-inspired horror settings.

Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Why similar: Horror 29.5%, Psychological Horror 28.3%, Puzzle 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Story Rich 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: While single-player, this game is the gold standard for Chinese folk horror atmosphere and historical storytelling.

You both awaken imprisoned inside the sinister Castle Rock - were you betrayed, or simply not that clever? Find out in the greatest co-op puzzle adventure in the We Were Here Series! Do you and your partner have what it takes to face the dark forces of this realm or will you be trapped… forever?

Why similar: Escape Room 27.9% ★, Online Co-Op 17%, Co-op 14.9%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Psychological Horror 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished co-op puzzle game that demands perfect coordination and environmental deduction to escape.

THE 4 SINS is a multiplayer puzzle game in horror atmosphere. It is adapted from a local offline escape room which has gained public recognition for its story. There are 4 players in the game to find cooperative solution by exploring the ghost town. Try to escape the strange place!!

Why similar: Horror 17.7%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Co-op 10.6%, Puzzle 9.5%, Multiple Endings 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A horror-RPG hybrid that integrates logic puzzles and dark, thematic storytelling similar to the seed game.

Occult is a dynamic cooperative game with elements of horror and quest. You are waiting for a variety of opponents, puzzles and endings!

Why similar: Co-op 18.7%, Online Co-Op 17%, Horror 16.9%, Multiplayer 16%, Psychological Horror 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op horror game that focuses on investigating supernatural entities through ritualistic and puzzle-based gameplay.

A co-op horror game like no other... Play with 1-8 players online as you solve puzzles, collect items and run from the horrors that lie within. Follow in the footsteps of Joan in the story mode or tackle procedurally generated maps that scale with your level and bring a fresh experience each game..

Why similar: Online Co-Op 21.5%, Co-op 19%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Horror 14.2%, Multiplayer 13%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op horror game that emphasizes complex puzzle-solving and exploration within terrifying, shifting environments.

Home Sweet Home is a first-person horror adventure game based on Thai myths and beliefs. The core gameplay focuses on storytelling and stealth to avoid perilous spirits hunting you. Moreover, few puzzles are added into the game, making gameplay more various.

Why similar: Horror 39.9%, Psychological Horror 21.9%, Multiplayer 18.8%, Puzzle 8.2%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A chilling exploration of Thai folk horror that utilizes puzzle-solving and stealth to build constant tension.

DreadOut is a third person supernatural horror game where you play as Linda, a high school student trapped in an old abandoned town. Equipped with her trusty smart-phone, she will battle against terrifying encounters and solve mysterious puzzles which will ultimately determine her fate.

Why similar: Horror 43.1%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Third Person 14%, Psychological Horror 7.9%, Puzzle 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on supernatural investigation and folk-inspired horror, requiring players to solve puzzles to survive.

Psycho Fear is a heart-pounding escape room puzzle where players must escape to survive. Solve challenging puzzles, overcome deadly obstacles in an intense atmosphere, nerve-wracking and dark environment will keep players on edge.

Why similar: Escape Room 21.7% ★, Online Co-Op 11.5%, Puzzle Platformer 11.1%, Co-op 11%, Psychological Horror 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that forces players to solve complex puzzles while being hunted by supernatural threats.

Paper Bride 3 is a Chinese horror mystery puzzle game This is the third horror puzzle game from our team. This time the story takes place in Moshui Village, which is near Zangling Village, and Fulu City, a small town nearby.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.3%, Psychological Horror 21.7%, Horror 15%, Puzzle 13.9%, RPG 11%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' tradition of blending intricate Chinese folk puzzles with a haunting, story-rich narrative.

Nostalgia is a two-player cooperative indie game that escapes from enemies in a dark labyrinth. After waking up in the deep, dark forest, the two follow an unidentified girl into the labyrinth. Avoid enemies in the labyrinth, find a diary, reveal the hidden past, and escape.

Why similar: Co-op 25.6%, Online Co-Op 21.1%, Horror 17.5%, Multiplayer 16.6%, Psychological Horror 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op horror game that focuses on atmospheric exploration and survival in a dark, mysterious setting.

A two-player co-op horror escape. Trapped in a haunted manor, you’ll need to solve puzzles, work together, and trust each other to make it out alive.

Why similar: Escape Room 25% ★, Online Co-Op 15.2%, Co-op 13.8%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Multiplayer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op escape-room game that leans into psychological horror and atmospheric puzzle design.

Escape: Malice is a two-player co-op escape room-style puzzle horror game. Swallowed by a sinkhole, you find yourself trapped in a nightmarish Japanese mansion haunted by a sinister presence. Solve twisted puzzles, uncover dark secrets, make unforgiving choices, and descend deeper to escape Malice…

Why similar: Escape Room 27.8% ★, Online Co-Op 16%, Co-op 14%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Horror 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated escape-room horror experience that focuses on environmental puzzles and cooperative survival.

"Mysterious School" is a horror game that supports multi player online and single player. Why do girls often cry on campus at midnight? What happened to the once famous No.1 middle school? Take your partner, find out the truth that the young girl has become a zombie, and help the girl reincarnate.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.9%, Female Protagonist 17%, Online Co-Op 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Puzzle 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game set in a school environment that emphasizes mystery and atmospheric dread.

Embrace mind-blowing moments as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op adventure.

Why similar: Co-op 27.8%, Online Co-Op 17.2%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Local Co-Op 8%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative game that uses split-screen mechanics to create a unique shared experience for solving puzzles.

A mother, searching for her lost daughter, stumbles into a strange cult village. "Incantation" is a first-person horror game. It reveals the chilling story behind the "Chen Family Village". What are the consequences of crossing dark boundaries?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.6%, Horror 20.2%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Story Rich 11%, Puzzle 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy horror game that relies on psychological tension and atmospheric storytelling.

Notorious cult-classic Korean horror. Sneak into school at midnight to return your sweetheart's diary and get caught in a terrifying game of cat and mouse. Explore haunted hallways, solve classic survival horror puzzles and escape the clutches of a killer Janitor who is out for your blood.

Why similar: Horror 38.3%, Psychological Horror 24.3%, Puzzle 13%, Multiple Endings 9.2%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic horror experience that combines school-based mystery with intricate puzzle-solving and supernatural threats.

Forest Escape: Last Train is a co-op surreal horror game for 1–4 players. Explore bizarre nightmare locations, gather resources, solve the insane Warden's twisted puzzles, and keep your locomotive running as you fight to escape his unhinged world.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 22.2%, Co-op 20.2%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Multiplayer 15.3%, Horror 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op horror game that focuses on escaping a supernatural environment through teamwork and puzzle-solving.

"Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories" is a series of co-operative escape-room style puzzle scenarios. Each one is sure to test your wits as you try to overcome the challenges that stand in the way of your escape.

Why similar: Escape Room 33.4% ★, Online Co-Op 19.8%, Co-op 15.2%, Multiplayer 14.5%, Puzzle 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative puzzle game that emphasizes teamwork and logical deduction in a variety of escape scenarios.

《THE TAG-ALONG OBSESSION》 is a first-person horror puzzle game. You will play Hui Ting and enter the long-abandoned resort to explore the truth of everything. The props survive as much as possible and solve all the mysteries and connections to her own past.

Why similar: Horror 28.6%, Female Protagonist 27.5%, Puzzle 22.7%, RPG 16%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A horror-RPG that utilizes folk-inspired themes and first-person exploration to build a sense of unease.

A supernatural game infused with Chinese-style elements drawn from folklore. This game offers online gameplay for teams of up to 4 players. In a world ravaged by warlords and monsters, you will assume the role of a Taoist, wielding your skills to unveil truths hidden for millennia.

Why similar: RPG 32.6%, Emotional 20.8%, Horror 19.9%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: An RPG that incorporates exploration and dark themes, providing a similar sense of adventure and danger.

"Xi" is a horror puzzle game set in the context of modern Chinese folklore. The story takes place in an long-abandoned mountain mansion. This immersive escape room experience feels a bit too real, with eerie and strange elements everywhere—an empty banquet, an endless corridor.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.7%, Emotional 16.9%, Puzzle 16.7%, RPG 15.6%, Horror 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D puzzle-platformer that uses RPG elements and a dark aesthetic to tell a mysterious, folk-inspired story.

"There's something I can't tell you..." Explore new frontiers of co-op gaming in BOKURA: planet, a puzzle adventure game that you can only play with two players. Take on the role of a spaceship's exploration crew and try to escape from the red planet you crash-landed on.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.2%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Online Co-Op 15.5%, Emotional 13.4%, Co-op 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A follow-up experience that maintains the series' focus on cooperative puzzle-platforming and psychological themes.

Multiplayer , yes! You have been trapped in KunKun's dream, you and your trapped companions have to find a way to escape and avoid these Grotesque Object! Grotesque Objectlike playing basketball and worship chickens, hate watermelons, and even come Let me see

Why similar: Online Co-Op 20.7%, Co-op 14.7%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Horror 11.4%

这是一款双人合作类的互动影游。两位玩家分别扮演「秘密特工」与「商界之女」，经历一场充满挑战与救赎的冒险。1941年的上海孤岛，金融界的血案，各怀鬼胎的多方势力。你们的选择将共同影响故事走向，一起开启专属你们的乱世迷局。

Why similar: Online Co-Op 34.3%, Multiple Endings 20.3%, Puzzle 14.5%, Story Rich 13.4%, RPG 12.5%

Work together to escape the manor in "Trapped Together", a narrative co-op puzzle campaign where logic reigns and death is not an option. Communicate, trade items via dumbwaiter, and solve intricate riddles.

Why similar: Escape Room 31.3% ★, Co-op 18.6%, Online Co-Op 16.3%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Puzzle 9.7%

“VESSEL” is a two-player online horror puzzle game. Experience varied puzzles, monster chases, boss battles and item collection alongside a rich story. Join forces with your friend and help the siblings escape the haunted hospital!

Why similar: Co-op 18.2%, Online Co-Op 17%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Puzzle 8.4%

《 NIGHT CROW》is a multiplayer (1-4 player) horror decryption game where players need to collaborate and interact to decrypt and embark on the next adventure If you are brave, you can also go alone Each different scene type and terrorist event is worth exploring for you

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Co-op 15.7%, Online Co-Op 14.6%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Horror 9.3%

Soul Dossier is a multiplayer game based on Oriental culture (5vS1). The game is based on a variety of traditional Oriental cultures, including five elements, eight diagrams and folklore.

Why similar: Co-op 23.8%, Multiplayer 17%, Online Co-Op 15.8%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Third Person 8.9%

Dread Tomb is a multiplayer cooperative horror game based on Chinese folk rumors. You will face a rugged random map environment and terrain construction, adventure in various harsh random weather conditions, and discover a variety of thrilling mechanisms and mysterious monsters waiting for you.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 26.9%, Horror 20%, Multiplayer 19.9%, Adventure 12.7%, 3D 10.8%

An online co-op horror game for up to 4 players. Play solo or with your friends to collect Platonic Pumpkins and save your precious friend infected by the terrifying Yandere Virus.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 25.7%, Co-op 18.2%, Horror 17.1%, Multiplayer 16.9%, Psychological Horror 13.6%

《镇邪》是一款单机国风道士题材游戏，根据大量的民间故事改编。玩家将扮演道门弟子前往神秘村庄调查身世之谜，不想却无意中卷入一场巨大的阴谋。摸金寻宝，驱邪镇灵，开坛做法，画符炼尸...空前绝后的人鬼较量，灵异邪祟的无尽纠缠。二十载宿命，难抵一生夙愿。

Why similar: Horror 35%, RPG 27.8%, Puzzle 25.7%, Adventure 11.5%

Ling Tong "is a new Chinese style horror suspense puzzle game that combines click to solve puzzles and storyline adventure.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.8%, Horror 18.1%, Puzzle 18%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Story Rich 10.5%

Paranormal HK is a first person horror game about Urban legends of Hong Kong, China. The story is about a crew of online supernatural channel“Beyond the Invisible” went to Kowloon Walled City to film a short movie for their latest episode and encountered something out of their expectations.

Why similar: Horror 38.8%, Psychological Horror 24.4%, Multiplayer 19.6%, Puzzle 10.8%, Adventure 4.2%

"Bureau of Contacts" - ghost-hunting game for 1-4 players, in which you'll encounter 2 enemies at once - location itself and the ghosts with most human-like intelligence ever. So...look around and watch what you say!

Why similar: Online Co-Op 26.3%, Co-op 23.3%, Multiplayer 17%, Horror 15.9%, Supernatural 7.1%

NOROI KAGO: the Grudged Domain is a four-player co-op survival horror game based on "Yokai", supernatural beings from Japanese folklore. Trapped in a cursed domain, you and your companions must work together to endure the curse and find a way to escape, all the while hiding from the roaming yokai.

Why similar: Co-op 26.7%, Online Co-Op 26.3%, Horror 15.4%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, 3D 6.7%

Your party finds themselves trapped in a Dungeon-themed Castle. Solve puzzles, crack riddles, dodge traps and discover hidden secrets in your adventure to Escape from Skull Dungeon!

Why similar: Online Co-Op 20.8%, Co-op 20.8%, Puzzle Platformer 20.2%, Multiplayer 13.6%, Puzzle 10.6%

In this game, you’ll encounter puzzles which require you to use your environment in order to solve them. Take note of every detail, they can help you in uncovering Sofia’s story.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.2%, Horror 17.4%, Puzzle 12.8%, Story Rich 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.7%

An online co-op horror game featuring unique playable characters and RPG mechanics. Exorcise ghosts using your special abilities and tools while surviving the supernatural onslaught

Why similar: Online Co-Op 22.5%, Co-op 20.1%, Psychological Horror 17%, Multiplayer 14.9%, Horror 13.2%

BodyRecords is a chilling horror experience, blending bodycam immersion,microphone sensitivity to your voice, and eerie spaces. Work together with teammates to solve puzzles, evade lurking horrors, and escape. True cooperative play and unsettling atmosphere make every moment a tense challenge.

Why similar: Co-op 20.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Online Co-Op 13.9%, Horror 12.4%

Paper Dolls Original is a first-person horror adventure game steeped in Eastern culture. You act a man who is separated from his daughter after a car accident. When he awakes, he finds himself in a deserted Asian mansion. Find your daughter and unveil a terrifying story buried for a hundred years

Why similar: Horror 48%, Multiplayer 17.4%, Puzzle 17.3%, Adventure 9.5%, Psychological Horror 7.7%

Silent Rain is a challenging and immersive co-op horror game, for 1 to 4 players. Explore abandoned locations, solve puzzles, and gather information while trying to survive the threats lurking in the dark. How many tries will it take you to master your fear?

Why similar: Co-op 19.6%, Online Co-Op 19.3%, Multiplayer 15.2%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Horror 14.2%

A 2-Player Networked Horror Co-Op game. Explore the deepest recesses of your mind to put yourself back together. Work together to defend yourself from its denizens.

Why similar: Co-op 37.2%, Psychological Horror 27.1%, Horror 22.4%, 3D 8.4%, Adventure 4.9%

Experience a short co-op Escape Room set in the Malum universe. Trapped in an atmospheric horror house, you and your team must solve puzzles to escape. Will you make it out alive?

Why similar: Escape Room 36% ★, Online Co-Op 19.1%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Horror 8.7%, Puzzle 8%

"Way back home" is a 2D horizontal board horror puzzle game. It takes the Republic of China period from 1905 to 1926 as the background of the times. With a large number of exquisite original paintings, rich playing methods, excellent music and dubbing, delicate script and narrative game style, it creates a strong historical...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.2%, Horror 20.8%, Puzzle 16.3%, Story Rich 13%, RPG 13%

Haunted Investigation is a spine-tingling horror game that will test your nerves and keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you choose to play alone or with another friend (up to 2 players), you'll be immersed in a world of terror and suspense as you explore an abandoned mansion.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 23.1%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Co-op 15.4%, Horror 14.8%, Multiple Endings 12.5%

Welcome to Escape Academy. Train to become the ultimate Escapist. Solve Puzzles. Hack Servers. Meet the Faculty. Brew the perfect cup of tea. Escape Rooms in single player or co-op with a friend - local or online!

Why similar: Escape Room 32.5% ★, Online Co-Op 16.6%, Co-op 14.3%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Puzzle 9%

Golden Axe Idol Kimmy is going to collaborate with a newcomer idol Snow, and they are planning to play the game “Escape the Room”. However, they soon discover that there are erotic traps in it. Will they be able to beat it?

Why similar: Escape Room 50.5% ★, RPG 22.5%, Story Rich 15%, Hentai 8%, Female Protagonist 4%

This is a light puzzle game where you play as Onmyoji characters "Yang" and "Yue" to exorcise spirits from a mansion. Enjoy immersive, eerie puzzles without any fear!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.6%, Horror 22.4%, Puzzle 20.4%, RPG 14.4%, Hentai 11.4%

The gleaning club is an immersive game experience hall, where you can participate in the script arranged according to the story by role playing. Or learn folk knowledge and taste strange culture, or realize the sad but warm past of the protagonist of the story.

Why similar: Horror 27.3%, Multiplayer 22%, Online Co-Op 14.4%, RPG 14%, Co-op 12.4%

Gu Lady is a cartoon style third person action game. In the game, you'll have an adventure of nightmares and there are also puzzles for you to solve. You'll act Gu JiuXun, a Miao girl, to explore the grave filled with monsters,puzzles and traps,to save her younger sister！

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.3%, Multiple Endings 15.3%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Puzzle 13.1%, Story Rich 9.1%

Demonologist is a Co-Op horror game that can be played with at least 1 and up to 4 players. Your goal is to identify the type of evil spirit in cursed places and exorcise it using your equipment, either alone or with your team.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 23.7%, Co-op 21.1%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Multiplayer 16.9%, Horror 15.4%

Succubus Nightmare is a 3D erotic puzzle game. Play as Charlotte, the older of two stepsisters, as she leads her sister out of a sprawling manor controlled by a succubus. As the story unfolds, the truth behind the mystery slowly unravels—but is someone else really the mastermind behind all this?!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.2%, RPG 20.3%, Puzzle 17.9%, 3D 14%, Hentai 10.2%