Games Like The Happyhills Homicide

He is back. Once again take control of mass serial killer John Wade. Six years later, the infamous Pale Grin resurrects from the grave to terrorize the broken town of Happyhills. This time he has more on his mind than simple killing.

Why similar: Dark Humor 17.1%, Cartoony 13.4%, Puzzle 12%, 1980s 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel continues the slasher-themed puzzle gameplay and dark humor of the original.

Christmas is coming and Larry's got a big problem - his Christmas tree is telling him to KILL! Lead him through his murder rampage.

Why similar: 1980s 17.2%, Gore 15.9%, Violent 15%, Dark Humor 14.7%, Horror 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: This retro-styled slasher game captures the same 1980s horror aesthetic and violent, villain-protagonist gameplay.

It's 3:00 a.m. Your neighbours are having a loud party. Stop them. Party Hard is tinyBuild's award-winning stealth strategy game about ruining parties by any means.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 18.2% ★, Violent 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Gore 14%, Stealth 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a frustrated neighbor who systematically eliminates party-goers in this stealth-based, puzzle-like slaughter game.

Welcome to Kindergarten 2, which takes place on Tuesday! After the events of Monday, you'll find yourself in a new school with new friends...and new ways to get ruthlessly murdered.

Why similar: Gore 20.8%, Dark Humor 16.4%, Violent 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Puzzle 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the dark, comedic, and violent puzzle-solving gameplay of its predecessor in a new school environment.

Welcome to Kindergarten! Have fun trying to learn and share...and not die. That's important too. In a school that's just not quite right, it's important to be friendly...and take out those that aren't.

Why similar: Dark Humor 21.9%, Gore 21.4%, Violent 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Puzzle 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of dark humor, pixel-art, and morbid puzzle-solving in a school setting.

Equipped with supernatural powers, take control of Lucius as he begins his blood filled tour of horror through his own house.

Why similar: Horror 25.2%, Villain Protagonist 24.4% ★, Gore 17.8%, Puzzle 8.6%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: You play as the son of the devil, using puzzle-solving and environmental traps to eliminate residents of a mansion.

CARRION is a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origins, stalking and consuming those that imprisoned you.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 27% ★, Gore 21.1%, Horror 12.4%, Violent 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A reverse-horror game where you play as an amorphous monster, stalking and consuming humans in a dark facility.

Delve into the diverse world of horror movies in this 2D action puzzler. Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face!

Why similar: Dark Humor 26.5%, Puzzle Platformer 23.6%, Horror 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Puzzle 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game pays homage to classic slasher films through puzzle-solving and survival mechanics in a retro setting.

Your party enters a deep and dark dungeon… but sacrifices must be made! Control 3 different heroes and use their special abilities to solve tricky puzzles by sacrificing your teammates!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.6%, Dark Humor 17.4%, Adventure 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Cartoony 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that requires you to use your own characters' unique abilities to kill each other to progress.

It's 3am and you just want to get some sleep. Welcome back to Party Hard! Stop parties using hundreds of new ways, incidentally destroy a drug syndicate, and save the Earth from an alien invasion. May the chickens be with you!

Why similar: Violent 27.3%, Stealth 17.3%, Villain Protagonist 15.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Gore 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original's stealth-slasher mechanics with improved visuals and more creative ways to eliminate targets.

In Blackbay Asylum, you take on the role of a confused psychopath who finds himself able to leave his cell one day. Explore the hospital grounds, solve mind shattering puzzles, survive relentless horrors and follow the story of Doug Dunheiw as he tries to find some clarity in what goes on at Blackbay Asylum.

Why similar: Gore 37.8%, Violent 18.9%, Adventure 17.6%, Horror 17.4%, Puzzle 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure game that leans heavily into horror, gore, and violent themes within a confined setting.

Have you ever DREAMED of working at the best burger place ever? Your dream is about to become a reality as you just landed a brand new job at Happy's Humble Burger Barn! Welcome to Happy Humble's Burger Barn, home of the chilled beef burger, can we take your order?

Why similar: Horror 42.7%, Pixel Graphics 32.6%, Adventure 24.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, horror-filled simulation game that captures a similar unsettling and dark atmosphere.

Slip on your flares, grab your shades and hop in your station wagon, it's time to work… as a professional mob cleaner. In this stylish award winning 2D action-stealth game you have to make sure you get in, clean up and get out without leaving a trace - Queue the funky 70s inspired soundtrack!

Why similar: Stealth 43.2%, Gore 34.8%, 2D 13%, Indie 6.3%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-puzzle game where you play as a professional cleaner tasked with disposing of bodies and evidence after a crime.

Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.

Why similar: Violent 27.5%, Gore 23.2%, 1980s 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Retro 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, violent, and retro-styled game that shares the same dark, fast-paced intensity as the seed game.

Take an exciting journey with Twisty, the floating brain monster, as he battles his way out of an insane asylum in this hilariously bizarre, action/adventure game.

Why similar: Gore 25.2%, Violent 21.6%, Villain Protagonist 12.9% ★, Horror 9.3%, Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features violent, indie-developed action-adventure gameplay that fits the slasher-horror aesthetic.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 32.9%, Violent 23.3%, Gore 21.6%, 2D 9.3%, Retro 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced action game with a strong narrative and pixel-art aesthetic that emphasizes precise, violent combat.

The Slaughter is a noir point-and-click adventure set in Victorian London, laced with adult themes and dark humour. Follow the trail of a killer through atmospheric London locations and surreal dream worlds, meeting a cast of interesting, insane and eccentrically British characters along the way.

Why similar: Dark Humor 37.2%, Mystery 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Adventure 11%, Retro 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric mystery game that features a gritty tone and mature themes similar to the seed game.

A retro, pixel art style adventure in New York, inspired by ’80s cop shows. You are Jack Kelly and you’ve been framed for murder. Now as a regular beat cop you have to find out, who did that. Expect thick crime story, a lot of black humour and all the other things you can find on the streets of Brooklyn.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.6%, 1980s 22.5%, Retro 10.7%, Adventure 10.2%, Villain Protagonist 8.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art game that balances dark humor, simulation, and a gritty, retro-inspired narrative.

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the brutal conclusion to the Hotline Miami saga, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and retribution over spilled blood in the original game.

Why similar: Gore 30.4%, Violent 23.4%, 1980s 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Retro 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the brutal, neon-soaked, and fast-paced action that fans of violent retro games will appreciate.

A hilariously terrifying adventure filled with laughs, blood, insanity, and of course... hordes of the undead.

Why similar: Gore 25.9%, Violent 19.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Dark Humor 11%, Horror 11%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, gore-filled adventure game that incorporates zombies and violent humor.

Eliminate your victims as a serial killer dubbed ‘The Sniper Killer’. Terrorize the city with your keen eye and thirst for blood while staying one step ahead of a detective hell bent on bringing you to justice.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 21.2% ★, Gore 18.3%, Violent 16.1%, 1980s 16%, Horror 15.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie horror game that focuses on violent, action-oriented gameplay with a dark, gritty tone.

Cleansuit is a retro-style graphical text adventure game where you must find creative ways to survive a mysterious serial killer's assault on your home. Use text commands to manipulate the detailed environment and discover all the unique ways to win and die.

Why similar: Gore 28.9%, Violent 24.7%, Horror 17.6%, Comedy 9%, Mystery 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, intense indie horror experience that focuses on gore and violent, dark storytelling.

Use necromancy to smash villages, scare townsfolk, and generally cause a ruckus.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 21.9% ★, Dark Humor 19.1%, 1980s 15%, Violent 13.8%, Horror 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a villain-protagonist in a retro, action-adventure setting with dark humor.

You awake to the sound of your own panicked breath. In Manhunt, you must run, hide and fight to survive. If you can stay alive long enough, you may find out who did this to you. This is a brutal blood sport.

Why similar: Gore 37.5%, Violent 28.1%, Horror 18.4%, Stealth 14.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, stealth-focused game that centers on extreme violence and the dark, villainous nature of its protagonist.

A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face

Why similar: Horror 62.2%, Puzzle 37.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, pixel-art horror game that focuses on dark themes and unconventional puzzle-solving mechanics.

Hellevator is a 2D platformer in hell where the only way to escape is to die. Find creative ways to die in order to solve the puzzles and progress through this infernal hotel.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 43%, Gore 27.4%, Adventure 13.8%, 2D 11%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D puzzle-platformer that uses dark, demonic themes to challenge the player.

After receiving a disturbing letter from his brother, our protagonist decides to go looking for him at the hotel Beryl. He will soon discover the strangeness of the places, the objects, the paintings, the shadows and the terrifying models moving, speaking, living of their own will.

Why similar: Gore 24.2%, Violent 20.7%, Horror 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure game that centers on horror, gore, and violent encounters.

Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.

Why similar: Dark Humor 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, 1980s 10.6%, Comedy 10.6%, Mystery 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art point-and-click game that, while more detective-focused, shares a dark, humorous, and atmospheric tone.

Watch your back in the small peaceful town of Crystalpine Grove, as it is haunted by The Infamous Rainman.

Why similar: Assassin 34% ★, 1980s 20.1%, Horror 16.4%, Mystery 8.4%, Adventure 7.1%

Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

Why similar: Mystery 49.7%, Comedy 38.4%, Singleplayer 10.1%, Indie 1.8%

Puns, and puzzles. Horrible puns and devious puzzles actually, along with several incorporeal entities are what makes Ghostory a pixel art puzzle adventure brimming with humour and intrigue. Take on the role of a cursed traveler, master your ghostly form, find a cure, and escape a perilous cave system.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.5%, Dark Humor 21.4%, Puzzle 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D puzzle-platformer that offers a unique, atmospheric take on the genre with dark undertones.

Welcome to a true 80's trash horror experience. This collection has 10 short horror games that you can freely choose which one you want to play.

Why similar: Assassin 32.2% ★, 1980s 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Horror 11.7%, Adventure 9.9%

Lucius game has been demade, and is now ready for mayhem. Enjoy all the gore now in fewer pixels and fewer colors. The original game has been fully demade to achieve the atmosphere of an 80's style gory adventure. Lucius is now killing all the pixels and there isn't a damn thing anyone can do about it.

Why similar: Gore 17.1%, Villain Protagonist 16.2% ★, Horror 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Violent 7.6%

Enough with games where death is a nuisance that must be avoided at all costs: in Kill Yourself, death is your goal! But beware, it won't be easy: you'll need to work hard to find all the different ways to end the guy's miserable life.

Why similar: Dark Humor 27.4%, Gore 19.3%, Puzzle 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Violent 7.8%

Explore a desert island full of oddities, transform into monsters you've rescued, collect mysterious spirits, and unlock mods that change up future playthroughs.

Why similar: Dark Humor 40.4%, Puzzle 17.9%, Adventure 15.6%, 2D 12.4%, Retro 11.9%

Welcome to the darkness of the town; here, you walk a fine line between reality and dreams, questioning your sanity. Black Light Kills takes you deep into Aiden’s mind, where nightmares begin as reality fades.

Why similar: Horror 26.5%, Gore 25%, Violent 20.9%, Mystery 17.3%, Adventure 7.9%

Free Prologue to Stay Out Of The Farm, a ps1 styled horror game where you try to escape from a serial killer.

Why similar: 1980s 23.7%, Adventure 16.3%, Gore 15.7%, Horror 12.9%, Violent 12.2%

Delve into a devilishly delightful world of mysticism and mystery as Harold Ludicael, the disgraced demonologist. After the untimely demise of a famous illustrator, you’re tasked with solving their murder in this point-and-click visual novel.

Why similar: Dark Humor 41.3%, Mystery 22.3%, Comedy 17.5%, Adventure 11.5%, Puzzle 7.4%

Can you solve the evil mystery of this town and face the freaky clown and his horrors alone? Take on this horror adventure and play and discover the evil plans of the clown.

Why similar: Horror 40.7%, Adventure 33.4%, Mystery 23.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%

A spin-off series of short stories set in the grotesque world of Forgotten Hill

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.6%, Horror 18.7%, Adventure 16.7%, Gore 15.6%, Mystery 11.1%

Psychopathy Assessment is a retro-80s V.H.S PS1 style analog horror game that blurs the line between reality and delusion. Step into a universe where you're not just playing a game; you're taking a psychopathy test, but the stakes are considerably higher than a straightforward diagnosis.

Why similar: Gore 32.8%, Violent 28.1%, 1980s 12.6%, Horror 10%, Mystery 5%

The one and only non-linear adventure with 100 different endings. Don't just wishlist me. I'm not that expensive... also, look at those reviews!

Why similar: Dark Humor 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Comedy 12.3%, Adventure 11.8%, Violent 11.7%

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: Horror 20.7%, Violent 17.2%, Dark Humor 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Mystery 8.1%

Welcome to Bummertown a place where You'll have to collect items, talk to colorful characters and solve puzzles in order to find a lost character named Bedford.

Why similar: Adventure 21%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Horror 15%, Comedy 12%, Mystery 10.6%

Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.

Why similar: Dark Humor 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Puzzle 14.2%, Comedy 13.9%, Mystery 12%

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 27.2%, Gore 22.5%, Puzzle 16.9%, Adventure 10.8%, Mystery 9.1%

The Executioner puts you in the shoes of a man who tortures people for a living while trying to retain his own sanity. In this game the monster isn’t lurking behind you. You are the monster, if you choose to become one.

Why similar: Gore 23.1%, Assassin 21.2% ★, Violent 20%, Horror 14%, Adventure 7.8%

Welcome to Purgatory, inc. now under new management! Death by Scrolling is an action game where you kill enemies, collect gold, and avoid the Reaper long enough to pay the Ferrymanʼs exorbitant river-crossing fee to the afterlife.

Why similar: Dark Humor 29.6%, Pixel Graphics 20.8%, Horror 19.2%, 2D 10.4%, Comedy 9.3%

Assetflip attorney is a murder mystery satire visual novel, Solve crimes in a world where everyone has gone insane and everything feels like a fever dream, interrogate witnesses, hunt for clues and take down the criminal organization that threatens to destroy reality

Why similar: Puzzle 34%, Comedy 33.5%, Mystery 28.2%, Adventure 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Lose a limb? You’ll adapt in THE LACERATOR! A titillating mix of survival horror and trashy 80’s film.

Why similar: Assassin 39.4% ★, 1980s 18.3%, Horror 17.5%, Comedy 10.3%, Puzzle 8.4%

What starts as the preparation for a special Halloween night event at a summer camp turns into a nightmare when someone with a bloodied axe ends the lives of all your friends. Will you manage to escape and save yourself?

Why similar: Assassin 34% ★, 1980s 16%, Mystery 12%, Retro 9.3%, Adventure 9.3%

The complete surrealist horror-comedy series! A mysterious world of zines and blood!!

Why similar: Horror 48.3%, Mystery 17.5%, Comedy 17.4%, Adventure 15.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Congrats, you're hired! Serve customers and maintain the Happy's Humble Burger Farm restaurant alone on the overnight. But be careful; things fall apart if you mess up! After work, head home and keep your eyes open for a way to escape the Barnyard Buds and their fast food fever-dream.

Why similar: Dark Humor 38.5%, Horror 29.9%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, Adventure 12.3%

It's the night before Halloween and a new terror is about to be unleashed from the deep web.. The Emulator!

Why similar: Gore 32.4%, Violent 30.2%, Horror 18.6%, Puzzle 5.8%, Mystery 4.6%

Murder rpg set in the small town of Lakeview Valley. Become the most popular home-owner or succumb to your dark desires. The choice is yours.

Why similar: Dark Humor 40.7%, Horror 29.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, 2D 11.7%

Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater. Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, and piece together the story of each deadly crime.

Why similar: Puzzle 28.4%, Cartoony 25%, Mystery 20%, 2D 15%, Adventure 11.5%

Nobodies is a puzzle-filled point-and-click adventure in which you must cover up government-sanctioned assassinations. Hide the bodies, destroy the evidence, and leave no trace you were ever there. They do the dirty work. You clean it up.

Why similar: Puzzle 16.3%, Dark Humor 14.5%, Horror 11.4%, Mystery 10.8%, Adventure 9.9%

A killer puzzle game where you control Skullface, a psycho slasher bent on slaughtering camp counselors at the title campground. Slide an adorable voxel murderer around hundreds of isometric puzzle levels to squash, flay, and decapitate hapless victims in this darkly comic homage to 80s horror.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 26.7% ★, Dark Humor 22.5%, Horror 16.7%, Puzzle 12.8%, Cartoony 11.4%

The Agilevak, otherwise known as The Deer, has taken over Grapeberry State Park. Take on the role of a regular Deer hunter or an experienced Bigfoot hunter and discover the truth in this twisted horror adventure that is, The Deer.

Why similar: Gore 27.3%, Violent 26.6%, Horror 19.6%, Adventure 15.5%, Mystery 5.9%