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Games Like Syutyaku Gakuen

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Anime, Singleplayer, Psychological Horror.

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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....

Reviews: Very Positive — 89% — of 64 reviews
Released: 2025-03-13
Developer: mokosoft
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows
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    Dev: BA-KUPub: ANIPLEX.EXE
    Windows
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%

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    71% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2023
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    Dev: Indigo IngotsPub: Waku Waku Games
    Windows

    You have been assigned to guard a dragon girl set to be executed at the end of 5 days and have the ability to kill her instantly at any time with the push of a button in this multi-ending visual novel.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 20.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, Psychological Horror 13%, Anime 11%, Cute 10.3%

  58. #58 暴杀残雨之夜
    63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 786 reviews2026
    Dev: 茶斩刀制作组Pub:
    Windows · Mac

    On a rainy night, it's all up to you whether to show love or be cruel.

    Why similar: Dating Sim 34.2%, Visual Novel 24%, Emotional 11.8%, Anime 10.9%, Psychological Horror 10.2%

  59. #59 Black Chapter
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 56 reviews2020
    Dev: Spire Studio
    Windows

    Your class trip to Durhal Cathedral turns into a nightmare when everyone gets trapped inside. A killer demon hides among your classmates—can you uncover the truth before it’s too late?

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.8%, Anime 21.8%, Dark 17.1%, Adventure 9.6%, Atmospheric 9.1%

  60. #60 Curse or Love
    65% matchVery Positive91% of 91 reviews2026
    Dev: 小橘子糖_official
    Windows

    A Denpa Bishoujo Psychological Horror Curio: A Visual Novel ❦ Mild Horror, Mild Suspense, and a Hint of Whimsical Madness ❦ We Hope You Find Your Own "Happy Ending" Among Multiple Conclusions ❦ A Major Plot Twist, Perhaps? ❦ Glimpse a sliver of truth in the liminal space between life and death.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 24.6%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Anime 10.9%, Emotional 9.7%

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