Games Like The Hanged Man

"You are the player, and must chase the Boogie Man. If you catch him, you win! And that's the happy ending, but if you don't..." This is the third title in the Strange Man series. Keith tours a castle with his wife, Helena. Sit back, and enjoy tonight's entertainment: A horrific display of murder.

Why similar: Horror 11.3%, Violent 9.5%, Anime 8.5%, Dark 8.5%, Surreal 8.4%

There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile... This is the first title in the series known as The Strange Man, developed by Uri Games. Experience the myriad horrors awaiting David as he moves into his new house.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.1%, Horror 16%, Anime 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Story Rich 9.2%

“I’ll tell you a scary story. It’s so scary you might not be able to take it. It’s the story of the Sand Man...” This is the second title in the Strange Man series, developed by Uri Games. Unable to sleep and exhausted, Sophie wanders into a town where everything sleeps. That is where the terror begins...

Why similar: Horror 10.9%, Psychological Horror 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Violent 7%, Dark Fantasy 7%

A young girl, Viola, is drawn inexorably to a mysterious manor that seems to change behind her back. It is a place of pain, turmoil and death. Plumb its detestable depths and abominable history. Untangle riddles that bar your perilous path. And flee the hellish halls of The Witch’s House.

Why similar: Horror 32.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Anime 6.4%, Story Rich 5.6%

Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Story Rich 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Horror 10.1%

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Story Rich 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Surreal 9%, Psychological Horror 7.5%

One night can feel like a lifetime of pain, suffering and horror to a child...do you have what it takes to survive the night? Play as an 8 year old child who is tormented by monsters in his house. Your choices make his future which lives can be saved or ended.

Why similar: Horror 16%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Violent 11.2%, Dark 9.4%

"Please... kill me." "Help me get outta here, and I'll kill you." ~ Angels of Death is a psychological horror-adventure game, consisting of four episodes.

Why similar: Horror 13.9%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Anime 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Dark 9%

The miserable journey of a broken man...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.2%, Horror 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Dark 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%

"The boy made up his mind to face a cruel world." The new special edition of the psychological horror-adventure game "Angels of Death", which has also been made into an anime. The past of B4 floor master Eddie is revealed...

Why similar: Adventure 14.6%, Violent 14.6%, RPG 14.2%, Horror 11.4%, Indie 11.3%

A strange game of hangman with a strange man. Traverse through the darkness, letters, & watchful eyes to save your friend. Decode notes left behind to uncover the message that you never got, but should have had.

Why similar: Dark 31.3%, Psychological Horror 27.6%, Horror 21.8%, 2D 8.8%, Indie 5%

In this paranormal point-and-click adventure, a traveling salesman races to stop a string of horrific deaths in a quiet seaside town—before he’s next.

Why similar: Horror 13.9%, Adventure 13.6%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Indie 10%, Story Rich 9.6%

Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.

Why similar: Horror 17.6%, Psychological Horror 17%, Anime 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Violent 9.9%

Rose must escape the Cursed Mansion - a demonic space that preys and feeds on fear and despair. In this horror RPG you'll solve puzzles and learn the mansion’s history. Mystery, malignant spirits, and misery everywhere. Cursed Mansion brings an eerie atmosphere which leaves one with goosebumps.

Why similar: Horror 15.1%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Dark 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Anime 9.1%

A surreal post-life adventure

Why similar: Surreal 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, RPG 10.7%, Adventure 10.4%, Psychological Horror 10.1%

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

Why similar: Horror 18.2%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Dark 13.5%, Story Rich 12.1%, Violent 10.5%

Where do you run to when your demons reside within you? Decarnation is a pixel art adventure/action puzzle game with a horrific story inspired by some of the most influential films and novels in the genre. Dive into a breathtaking thriller where nightmares and dreams intertwine…

Why similar: Surreal 19.6%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Horror 11.6%, Dark 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Stray Cat Crossing is an indie pixel horror game about an encounter with a mysterious little girl named Cat. Explore a surreal world filled with colorful characters, challenging riddles, and dark secrets.

Why similar: Horror 25.9%, Pixel Graphics 19.9%, Surreal 17.5%, Adventure 14.8%, Indie 11.9%

Firewood is a 2D adventure game with psychological horror elements. The game tells the story of an old man who has lost his wife years ago and is still having troubles with his past.

Why similar: Adventure 14.9%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Horror 14.3%, Casual 13.1%, Indie 12.1%

A horrible corruption has forced the children of the forest into hiding. They confide in the Treehouse Man, but their prayers remain unanswered. Baptized into the group, you must take the hallowed boat on an odyssey to save your brothers and sisters before the silence kills them.

Why similar: Adventure 23.2%, RPG 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, Indie 18.1%, Atmospheric 8%

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.7%, Horror 14.6%, Story Rich 11.8%, Dark 9.8%, Surreal 7.6%

In a mansion surrounded by mist, as the curse made by the Alchemist and Fairy reappears, the danger is quietly lurking in the darkness, awaiting its visitors.Follow Harrod and Willie to unravel an incredible story in Mercury Abbey, and go on an adventure that you would only find in mystery novels.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 28%, Anime 10.5%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Horror 9.7%, Adventure 8.4%

Dad's Monster House is a hand-drawn puzzle game featuring horror and fantasy. It tells the story of Carlos' journey after he receives a distress call from his father, pleading for him to return to his old home and rescue his dad.

Why similar: Surreal 15.9%, Psychological Horror 15%, Horror 13.9%, Dark 11.4%, Anime 9.3%

Get pulled into the nightmares of reality as you play as an abducted girl from the ger district of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Uncover a secret organization that deals in human trafficking and other horrendous activities. Try to escape from the scariest place on earth!

Why similar: Violent 23%, Horror 13%, Dark 11.2%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Surreal 9.4%

One day, the boy meets a monster, with whom he builds a strange relationship that is neither friend, nor family, nor owner and pet. How will the boy's future change?

Why similar: Anime 30.2%, Story Rich 23.8%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 7.4%

"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: Violent 26.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Adventure 16.4%, Story Rich 15.3%, Anime 13.2%

The Flayed Man is a short narrative-driven point and click horror game. Awaking without memories (or skin), you must uncover the sins of the past, pass judgement, and decide your fate in this macabre adventure.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.4%, Dark 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Horror 13%, Violent 11.7%

A group of friends unknowingly perform an occult ritual that traps them in an otherworldly elementary school. Here, the vengeful spirits of young children threaten their lives and their sanity, and the only hope of survival is to uncover the chilling details behind the murders of those trapped before them...

Why similar: Horror 27%, Anime 17.6%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Story Rich 6.9%

You are the Mooseman and you have the ability to see all that is hidden to the mortal eye. You are about to visit three layers of this universe - the first one is the Lower World where dead reside…

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.5%, Adventure 20.7%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Indie 15.9%, Story Rich 12.1%

Alicemare is a somehow familiar yet totally unique adventure game infused with subtle hints of horror, created by △○□× (Miwashiba) using the WOLF RPG Editor.

Why similar: Anime 13.3%, Horror 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%

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: Psychological Horror 16.4%, Horror 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Anime 12.5%, Dark 12%

Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.2%, Horror 17.5%, Story Rich 15.2%, Dark 14.7%, Adventure 6.7%

A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.

Why similar: Horror 13%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Surreal 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%

Your class goes on a field trip to Durhal Cathedral before things take an unexpected turn. Solve the mystery before you and your friends perish!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.7%, Anime 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Story Rich 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%

Heartbound is a non-traditional role-playing game about a boy, his dog, secrets, and sanity.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.9%, Horror 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Story Rich 11.1%

Demons Never Lie is a creepy graphic adventure made with voxel and low-poly where even your soul is at stake! An incredible and dark story with elements of the classic point&click and visual novels. An exciting interactive experience with a unique atmosphere.

Why similar: Adventure 14.9%, Horror 14.2%, Surreal 12.9%, Casual 12.3%, Indie 10.7%

A horror exploration game that takes place in an underground labyrinth. Avoid malicious creations that are hungry for your soul. Depart from the nightmares that constantly haunt you.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.3%, Dark 14.6%, Anime 12.4%, Horror 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Your entire life has been a lie. There are catacombs under every home and building, stretching down for miles. Something calls you deeper into the labyrinth. Delve into the depths, and discover the monstrosities below.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.9%, Horror 19.2%, Anime 13.9%, Surreal 11.6%, Adventure 6.3%

Two souls are drawn into a mysterious otherworld—and torn apart. In a realm filled with danger and restless spirits, each searches for the other while uncovering hidden truths. A suspenseful multi-ending adventure where every choice shapes their fate.

Why similar: Horror 15.7%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Violent 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Story Rich 8.9%

Zelle is a occult adventure game. You can explore the inside and outside of the castle using adventure game mechanics and battle demons with strategic mouse clicks. Your goal in this game is to bring the protagonist home.

Why similar: Violent 30.1%, Adventure 19.3%, Horror 18.8%, RPG 17.2%, Indie 14.6%

Moscow: somewhere in the near future. The city and perhaps the Earth's surface has turned into a radioactive ash. Those who decided that they could not exist in such conditions began to live under the ground.

Why similar: Story Rich 22.2%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Indie 10.7%, Adventure 10.3%, Psychological Horror 9.8%

Silent Decent is a highly-immersive first-person horror game with a rich and engaging atmosphere. Trapped in purgatory, you play as Samuel Harris who roams in an endless loop of anguish, pain and suffering. Can you find a way to save a tormented man's soul?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.7%, Horror 24.5%, Adventure 16.9%, Indie 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%

Re:Turn 2 is a 2D psychological horror adventure game. The game follows on from the events of the first game. Saki and her fiancé, Sen, are trapped on an abandoned train that is haunted by an evil spirit that takes the form of a little girl named Ayumi.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.6%, Horror 18.3%, Dark 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Adventure 7.9%

In a creaky old tavern, in a forgotten corner of the video-game universe, a storm is raging. An anonymous caller suggests that there is a murder plot. Six video game protagonists are the only plausible suspects...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.6%, Story Rich 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Indie 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%

Decaying Japanese school buildings, a series of bizarre incidents, eerie Mandemon legends. Lies and truths intertwine, love and hate entwined in the mist. What should one do? Whom should one believe? Welcome to this cruel world filled with deception and harm —

Why similar: Anime 25.5%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Horror 16.9%, Adventure 15.4%, RPG 13.2%

INCUBO is a side scrolling platform game with a semi-horror theme. We present many ghost from around the world in our game as enemy and bosses. You played as a child in his nightmare and discover the truth about his story.

Why similar: Violent 25.8%, Horror 18%, Anime 13.6%, Story Rich 11.9%, Adventure 9.8%

You return to your old apartment one last time, in search of a sickened raven. You must speak to him, and discover the cause behind the calamity that has spread across the world.

Why similar: Horror 23.2%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Dark 8.4%, Surreal 8.1%

Pony Island is a suspense puzzle game in disguise. You are in limbo, trapped in a malevolent and malfunctioning arcade machine devised by the devil himself. It is not a game about ponies.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.3%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Horror 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Dark 11.2%

A dark fantasy action adventure where you unbury a tale of intimacy and violence in order to cleanse a demonic infestation from a once-beautiful land.

Why similar: Violent 23.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Psychological Horror 12%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Adventure 9%

Embark on a touching and creepy journey about sacrifice and how sometimes a person pays for the sins of another

Why similar: Adventure 16.4%, Casual 15.1%, Indie 13.3%, Horror 12.1%, Psychological Horror 8.9%

Tormenture is a psychological horror game where you play as a child trapped in a cursed 8-bit game with a dark secret. To survive, you must find four relics and solve reality-blurring puzzles. But beware—some creatures may escape the game and haunt you in the real world. A game within a game.

Why similar: Horror 17.5%, Surreal 16.5%, Dark 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Story Rich 9.3%

NoW YoU SEE is a story driven, first-person, point & click, horror adventure. You must escape!!! Explore the house, solve fiendish puzzles, uncover horrible secrets and get ready to meet the family. STORY. PUZZLES. GORE.

Why similar: Violent 27.7%, Horror 11.5%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Adventure 9.8%, Dark 8.2%

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.4%, Horror 16%, Story Rich 13.3%, Dark 9%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%

Smuggle contraband VHS tapes across the border. Discover the remnants of illicit industry. Prepare for an assassination. This is Paratopic, an atmospheric retro-3D horror adventure through a cursed fever dream.

Why similar: Surreal 21.9%, Horror 20.1%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Indie 8%

This is a tale of revenge — of a demon, a girl, and their companions. After seven years of development, the popular dark suspense adventure "Noel the Mortal Fate" finally arrives as a complete edition with all 13 seasons included, fully upgraded and with no extra charges.

Why similar: Anime 15%, Horror 12.1%, Psychological Horror 11%, Story Rich 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%

The Demon Within Me is a first-person psychological horror game featuring a dark, lonely, and atmospheric environment that offers an immersive and disturbing experience.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.7%, Horror 24.1%, Dark 17.5%, Story Rich 8.9%, Atmospheric 8.9%

You are Price, a man who sold his humanity to get a partnership from a leading company: McDade, Bruton & Moore. DISTRAINT 2 follows on from the events of the first game. It's a sinister tale about restoring hope and finding your purpose.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.9%, Horror 17.4%, Surreal 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Story Rich 11.8%

Explore a school plagued by unnatural phenomena in this horror-adventure game revolving around the missing girl Misao. Improving upon 2017's "Definitive Edition" with refreshed graphics and support for HD resolutions, you can now experience the terror in a new form.

Why similar: Surreal 12.7%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Horror 12.2%, Anime 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Welcome in Bad Dream: Coma. A point & click game where unique minimalistic art style creates an unforgettable and atmospheric experience. Travel through the surreal and disturbing dreamland where everything depends on your actions. You can't die but you can suffer greatly...

Why similar: Horror 18.5%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Surreal 15.7%, Dark 12.2%, Story Rich 9.4%

In the dark and mysterious world of Closure, only what you see exists. Manipulate lights to phase objects in and out of reality in this multiple-award-winning puzzle game. Play as a strange spider-like demon who explores the stories of three human characters through beautiful, eerie environments such as a decrepit factory, a murky...

Why similar: Surreal 27.9%, Indie 17.3%, Dark 15.4%, Horror 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 11%