Games Like Sickness

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 24.1%, Anime 15.4%, Horror 12.2%, Psychological 10.2%, Story Rich 7.5%

John is a young man suffering from severe depression. As he loses his sense of purpose in life, he begins to see the world in unfocused gray. Just when he begins to lose all hope, John meets a girl... a very special girl.

Why similar: Violent 17.6%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Psychological 12.5%, Anime 9.6%, Psychological Horror 8.5%

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.3%, Anime 13.1%, Simulation 10.1%, Psychological 8.6%, Indie 6.4%

A horror/romance visual novel with numerous choices and over 20 endings. Set in Japan in the 1980s, our protagonist, Atcchan, must navigate his relationship between his two estranged childhood friends, one of whom might be a yandere. Will he live to see the end of his summer vacation?

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.1%, Violent 30%, Anime 13.6%, Gore 11.7%, Indie 6.2%

The hero moves to a new city. However, along with him comes a masked killer who begins to kill his friends one by one... Make decisions to build your adventure. Can you stop him before it's too late?

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.5%, Anime 13.1%, Dark 10.5%, Violent 10%, Psychological Horror 8.9%

From the creators of the critically acclaimed STEINS;GATE comes a sensational new visual novel: CHAOS;CHILD. Set in Shibuya in 2015, a group of high school students who survived an earthquake six years ago find themselves at the center of a new series of bizarre murders in the city.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26%, Violent 17.3%, Anime 11.5%, Psychological Horror 7.3%, Gore 7%

A visual novel game following a young man who wakes up in the body of another student... Learning his friends may not be living the perfect lives he thought they were.

Why similar: Visual Novel 48.8%, Anime 24.3%, Indie 13.9%, Adventure 13%

The only quality that can be measured is whether or not they possess the qualities of morbid love. As they spend their time at the school, what was once a peaceful life turns into a blood-soaked, corpse-riddled, blood-soaked day....

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.3%, Dark 17%, Anime 15.8%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Violent 7.4%

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 20.9%, Anime 15.1%, Dark 15%, Violent 14.3%, Horror 11%

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.5%, Anime 18.5%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Thriller 9%, Horror 7.2%

Lucid9 is a visual novel focused on a web of intricate mysteries set in the fictional 2018 metropolis of Isamu. Lucid9: Inciting Incident is the first part of the story, focused on a string of disappearances that occur at a prestigious, uppity boarding academy.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.3%, Anime 18.7%, Violent 9.5%, Simulation 8.1%, Horror 8%

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: Dark 17.9%, Violent 17.5%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Horror 13.3%

Basically the story goes as visual novel form. Sometimes, the system switches into dot part, and you can control the character to continue the story.

Why similar: Violent 15.5%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Anime 13.5%, Psychological 10.1%, Dark 9.1%

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.3%, Violent 15.7%, Simulation 14.1%, Horror 13.5%, Multiple Endings 7.5%

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: Violent 32.9%, Visual Novel 31.3%, Horror 17.7%, Anime 9.9%, Adventure 8.2%

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: Violent 20%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Thriller 12.3%, Anime 10.8%, Psychological Horror 8.9%

A deeply unsettling visual novel following a boy who returns to his hometown expecting to find peace; however, it isn't long before his hopes are dashed by the monster known as Gore Screaming Show.

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.8%, Thriller 14.7%, Anime 13.2%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Horror 9.5%

This is a simple story about young people, about the aroma of youth and the smells of life, which can so easily be cut short by a fatal accident.Or maybe at the behest of a heartless fate.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.5%, Violent 11.9%, Horror 11%, Dark 10.9%, Psychological Horror 10.7%

Only 7 days remain until death embraces you -- the everyday life of a young boy begins to distort little by little, unfolding into a bizarre and ghastly series of events... When fate comes knocking, will you have the courage to make a choice?

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.9%, Psychological 17%, Anime 14.5%, Horror 12.3%, Thriller 10.5%

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 60.9%, Anime 26.8%, Story Rich 6.7%, Indie 4.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

A mystery visual novel about six students forced to play a 12-hour long killing game.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.9%, Violent 15.5%, Dark 15.1%, Anime 14.3%, Adventure 6.6%

The world and reality of Joe collapse as a sequence of paranormal events starts in September. A mysterious girl with physical powers named Chava wants him dead, as he can be a core key for her cult to dominate the reality between worlds.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32%, Anime 19.5%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Story Rich 11.5%, Choices Matter 10.7%

This visual novel about an ordinary man with his typical problems. Suddenly, you got a report that your distant cousin died in a car crash. Fortunately, her daughter wasn't with her. You take the girl under your wing. But soon, something starts to go wrong...

Why similar: Violent 38.3%, Visual Novel 35.8%, Anime 12.2%, Indie 8.2%, Adventure 5.4%

Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II is a suspense-horror game set at a prestigious academy. When rumors circulate about supernatural occurrences at the famed Konoehara Academy in Tokyo’s H City, it’s up to the head of the Kujou family, also known as the “Spirit Doctor,” to take on the case.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.8%, Violent 18.5%, Horror 17.9%, Adventure 8.5%, Gore 7%

A slice of life visual novel with the emphasis on the slicing. Play as a mentally unstable young woman with blood on her hands trying to adapt to a normal life.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.2%, Psychological 20.7%, Anime 13.1%, Choices Matter 8.7%, Story Rich 8%

A mystery visual novel where horror meets occult comedy. Follow Kugayama Shiori, a ghost who casually dies over and over as she searches for her cause of death and the regrets that bind her to this world. Her investigation will eventually lead to a single incident—and the truth behind her demise.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.8%, Violent 19%, Adventure 12.3%, Horror 10%, Gore 7.8%

In this short comedy visual novel, you're an unpopular transfer student who begins a new life at a Japanese high school. You quickly get drafted into the school's most secret after-school club... but could it be that the seemingly innocent members of the Murder Club are hiding a dark secret?!

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.1%, Anime 15.3%, Comedy 14.6%, Memes 13%, Choices Matter 9.1%

Follow a girl through the last day of her life.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.5%, Violent 19.5%, Anime 19.1%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Multiple Endings 8.8%

Horror mystery about a boy who desperately wants a Normal life in the most abnormal city in the world. Help Timor understand his cruel life in this supernatural city while trying to survive one more day. In a universe where Sleep is an illness. This is a visual novel with point and click features.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.5%, Anime 14.7%, Horror 13%, Comedy 11.3%, Psychological Horror 10.3%

You play as Azai Kyousuke, the son of an infamous gangster. Kyousuke knows what he likes and lets nothing stand in his way in getting what he wants. Referred to as God by his classmates, he often enjoys listening to Bach and "working" part time for his stepfather.

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.1%, Anime 14.4%, Violent 9.7%, Story Rich 8.4%, Crime 7.1%

A serial killer is on the loose and only you can stop the Phantom! Story of Koyama Kazuki, a young detective working for the Igrasil. While working on several, seemingly unrelated cases, you find clues pointing to the person who killed your parents. Can you stop this new cycle of death before it's too late?

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.9%, Anime 22.4%, Simulation 13.7%, Indie 8.1%, Adventure 6.9%

Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, the quaint little aquarium, Manten Aquarium. Numerous urban legends have arisen from here. On the night of the full moon the waters turn to blood and man faced fish lurk within.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.2%, Violent 19.4%, Anime 15.1%, Horror 12.2%, Gore 8.3%

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: Visual Novel 31.4%, Anime 16.4%, Violent 10.9%, Dark 9.5%, Choices Matter 7.4%

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 23.2%, Thriller 14.5%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Anime 11.5%, Violent 8%

SIX FRUITS BARE THEIR FANGS AT THE WORLD. --The academy was their orchard. In this place of learning, protected by high walls from the outside world, there arrived a single young man who'd lost his purpose in life. He'd lost sight of what he wanted to protect.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.6%, Anime 17.7%, Violent 10.1%, Psychological 8.2%, Comedy 7.8%

In a game show starring only criminals, you must gamble against rival players to prove yourself worthy of being pardoned for your wrong deeds— But is the show really about proving your innocence? Jackpot Crash Course is a death game visual novel about crime, luck and spectacle.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.8%, Psychological 16.4%, Crime 13%, Anime 10.1%, Story Rich 9.5%

ALLBLACK Phase 1 is a visual novel adapted from light novel with the same title. Follow the journey of the amnesiac and seemingly abnormal "Theodore Quentin" as he uncovers his identity while escaping from the people who wants him at all cost...

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.8%, Violent 18.8%, Psychological 17.1%, Thriller 14.2%, Anime 13.1%

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 28.3%, Horror 14.8%, Violent 9.4%, Anime 8.8%, Psychological Horror 6.9%

"Hira Hira Hihiru" is a visual novel set in a fictional Taishō Era. It tells the story of its two protagonists' struggle against Aerodema, a terrifying disease which brings the dead back to life.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.8%, Violent 20.7%, Adventure 10.3%, Choices Matter 9.7%, Anime 9.1%

You're going to work by train, but strange things happens on the way: the train stops, the pink fog appears outside and the man who came off the train immediately dies. The main characters turned out to be locked in the train without any clues about what's happening...

Why similar: Visual Novel 64%, Violent 5.9%, Psychological Horror 4.8%, Horror 4.8%, Indie 4.1%

CAUTION: Escape from this supervillain at your own risk...A short sci-fi visual novel packed with brain-teasing puzzles, gruesome deaths and heartbreaking secrets.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32%, Anime 21.6%, Dark 15%, Story Rich 10.9%, Choices Matter 9.5%

select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates!

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.7%, Multiple Endings 12.5%, Story Rich 12.2%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Anime 9.6%

His name is Dan. He is an ordinary guy who works as a floor washer. However, soon in his life there are events that forever change his fate and push him on the path of crime... A chilling thriller in visual novel format.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.4%, Thriller 16.8%, Psychological 13.6%, Crime 13.5%, Memes 12.2%

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

Why similar: Violent 21.7%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Anime 12.1%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Story Rich 7.4%

私は、自殺を考えている。クラブ・スーサイドへようこそ。自殺を考える少年達に寄り添う、奇妙な一週間。命を思考するノベルアドベンチャー。

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.2%, Violent 19.5%, Anime 16%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Adventure 9.1%

A horror channel browsing game where each channel holds a different nightmare to experience, explore them and find out the truth about what has happened in a small town where the inhabitants have disappeared.

Why similar: Visual Novel 22.8%, Violent 19.1%, Dark 13.7%, Anime 11.7%, Horror 11%

Tiny Bunny is a non-linear horror visual novel. Those, who have heard the voice of the forest, are beyond help.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24%, Dark 14.1%, Violent 12.4%, Horror 11.4%, Psychological Horror 9.3%

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 20.8%, Psychological 17.5%, Dark 16.1%, Anime 12%, Psychological Horror 9.9%

The second entry of the Abime Series. Play as the mastermind in a death game where you must find the traitor while concealing your identity. Six hours, one school, six deaths. Nine participants fight for survival: it's kill or be killed, trust or deceive, escape or die.

Why similar: Violent 17.3%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Dark 11.3%, Anime 10.1%, Psychological 9.6%

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 26.3%, Thriller 16.3%, Anime 16.1%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Story Rich 8.7%

High School Dirty Secrets is a horror/puzzle adventure where Kasuga wakes up locked inside her high school with no memory of how she got there. As she searches for a way out, strange and unsettling events unfold, leading her to uncover dark secrets hidden within the school's walls.

Why similar: Dark 18.2%, Anime 16.3%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Horror 12.7%, Multiple Endings 7.9%

This is a horror adventure game where the player go back and forth in between the real world and the hallucination world. The purpose of this game is to search items and collect scattered documents while solving mysteries and finding out the truth of the abolished hospital.

Why similar: Violent 19.3%, Horror 19.1%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Dark 14.1%, Adventure 11.9%

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: Visual Novel 20.7%, Anime 13.5%, Thriller 11.1%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Dark 10.4%

After a series of events now shrouded in mystery, our protagonist - a young man - fell into a coma, losing all recollection of the person he used to be. He is given a clean slate. All that’s left to do now is to carefully and thoroughly investigate every facet of your former self.

Why similar: Visual Novel 56.8%, Choices Matter 15.8%, Story Rich 14.5%, Adventure 6.5%, Indie 4.9%

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

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.8%, Psychological 16.4%, Anime 13.1%, Dark 12.2%, Thriller 11.7%

You are Youngho, a Korean high school student trapped and relentlessly pursued by a psychotic killer in the hellish corridors of Sehwa High. Run, hide, explore, and survive while piecing together the mystery The Coma in this remastered version of the Korean cult classic.

Why similar: Violent 22.3%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Anime 15.3%, Horror 13.8%, Psychological Horror 6.9%

Experience death from the comfort of your seat.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.3%, Violent 19.8%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Gore 12%, Multiple Endings 5.8%

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 22.1%, Thriller 16.2%, Dark 15.4%, Anime 15.3%, Psychological Horror 11.4%

Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a multi-ending mystery adventure game. A group of boys and girls who have lost their memories gather in a “Tokyo” that is both familiar and unfamiliar. They must trace their lost memories to escape the bizarre labyrinths. Are they prepared to confront their “true selves”?

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.8%, Anime 22.3%, Story Rich 11.2%, Multiple Endings 10%, Psychological Horror 9.8%

“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 26.6%, Anime 17.1%, Dark 14.8%, Violent 14.6%, Psychological 10.4%