- #1 The Test: Secrets of the Soul
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,565 reviews2023
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal things from deep within. Some will be uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and are you SURE you want the answers you seek? For it is time to unlock "Secrets of the Soul..."
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 10.6%, Investigation 10.5%, Detective 9.5%, Visual Novel 8.7%, Tabletop 8.6%
- #2 The Test
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 20,140 reviews2020
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 23%
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 14.2%, Investigation 12.1%, Detective 10.5%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Psychological Horror 9.6%
- #3 The Test: Hypothesis Rising
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,928 reviews2020
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Why similar: Investigation 13.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12%, Detective 11.9%, Multiple Endings 9.7%, Psychological Horror 9.4%
- #4 The Test: Final Revelation
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,373 reviews2020
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?
Why similar: Tabletop 11.4%, Investigation 11.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.3%, Detective 10%, Interactive Fiction 8.2%
- #5 The Testing Chamber
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 705 reviews2022
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
For every action, there is a reaction... For every choice, a result... Dive deep into your subconscious as you wander the halls of The Testing Chamber & join hundreds of thousands of other players in one of the biggest & most successful social experiments ever performed.
Why similar: Investigation 13.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%, Detective 11.8%, Multiple Endings 9.9%, Visual Novel 9.6%
- #6 The Horrorscope
94% matchVery Positive94% of 1,100 reviews2020
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal your potential fate. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Horrorscope, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.6%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Choices Matter 10.2%
- #7 The Test: Reimagined
93% matchVery Positive82% of 131 reviews2026
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
The Test: Reimagined is a masterful mix of Personality Test Psychology and Dark Tarot. Answer a series of fully-narrated questions to receive a personalized, unique ending based on your choices. Dive deep into your own psyche and join millions in a social experiment that you will NOT want to miss!
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 16.4%, Choices Matter 14.5%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.1%, Visual Novel 12.3%
- #8 The Test: Reality Check
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 653 reviews2025
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
The Test: Reality Check is one of multiple installments in an ongoing social experiment that can be classified as an atmospheric, psychological-simulation with horror elements. Dive deep into your own psyche to find answers to questions you've kept locked away, hidden from yourself for far too long.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 16%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Multiple Endings 12.9%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Choices Matter 12.3%
- #9 The Horrorscope: Fatal Awakening
92% matchVery Positive93% of 417 reviews2020
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal your potential fate. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Horrorscope, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Why similar: Multiple Endings 13.5%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.3%, Psychological Horror 12%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%
- #10 Fateweaver: The Alchemist's Quandary
91% matchVery Positive98% of 100 reviews2023
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
You are The Fateweaver; an ancient beast of legendary status. It is your job to determine which way Fate will unravel as you dig deep into the psyche of those who beckon. Decide whether to help those who beg for your mercy, or invoke the wrath of the Gods upon those you deem unworthy of existence...
Why similar: Investigation 10.7%, Detective 9.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.4%, Visual Novel 7.7%, Choices Matter 7.6%
- #11 Medieval Fantasy Survival Simulator 2: Gladiator Edition
90% matchVery Positive95% of 74 reviews2022
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
You're gonna get yourself killed in there... There's beasts, warriors, and much, much worse in the coliseum... Do you really think you've got what it takes to survive? Or do you think you're cut out for much more than that... There's only one way to find out, and time is of the essence!
Why similar: Tabletop 13.3%, Dialogue Heavy 12.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.6%, Multiple Endings 9.5%, JRPG 9.2%
- #12 Fateweaver: Smash or Pass
89% matchVery Positive94% of 80 reviews2023
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
You are The Fateweaver; an ancient beast of legendary status. It is your job to determine which way Fate will unravel as you dig deep into the psyche of those who beckon. Decide whether to help those who beg for your mercy, or invoke the wrath of the Gods upon those you deem unworthy of existence...
Why similar: Tabletop 11.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.6%, Multiple Endings 9.3%, Visual Novel 9%, Choices Matter 9%
- #13 Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator
89% matchVery Positive99% of 119 reviews2022
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
From the creators that brought you The Test Trilogy & many other experiences, comes Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator. Will you survive in the new world? Or will you become just another victim to looters, bandits, or worst of all... The Voracious Dead. There's only one way to find out...
Why similar: Investigation 13.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.2%, Detective 12.6%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Visual Novel 10.6%
- #14 The Journey - Episode 2: Words of Wisdom
88% matchVery Positive97% of 96 reviews2022
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
The second step that you never knew you needed to take to get to wherever you're wanting to go... You won't regret this experience. You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain...
Why similar: Tabletop 14.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.2%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Choices Matter 10%
- #15 PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,183 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
How far would you go to bring someone back from the dead? Discover the depths that some will go to in this horror-adventure game.
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.5%, Multiple Endings 14.5%, Anime 12%, Horror 11.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.1%
- #16 Vespa's Test
87% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2022
Dev: Lepisoft
Windows
Vespa's Test is a short, relaxing personality test based on real psychological research. Answer a multitude of thought-provoking questions, and receive a vision tailored to your answers; what, in life, is holding you back?
Why similar: Choices Matter 19.2%, Multiple Endings 16.7%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.2%, Relaxing 12%
- #17 Trick and Treat - Visual Novel
86% matchVery Positive90% of 3,627 reviews2016
Dev: Eternal Night StudiosPub: Alberto Herrera
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Trick & Treat is a Visual Novel that test your instincts by making choices that can get you out from the cursed forest or drive you to death… or maybe just maybe your choices can guide you to something more?
Why similar: Visual Novel 37.3%, Anime 26.3%, Horror 12.8%, Psychological Horror 6.8%, Simulation 6.3%
- #18 Free Will
84% matchVery Positive96% of 377 reviews2024
Dev: Kipps In A BoxPub: Meowdy
Windows
Free Will is a 2D psychological puzzle RPG where the puzzles happen outside of the game. Dig deep into the system code to fix the corruption, and uncover information that might be better off hidden.
Why similar: RPG 27.9%, Choices Matter 22.7%, Multiple Endings 17.9%, Story Rich 17.2%, Horror 14.3%
- #19 Lilith Wants to Buy Your Soul
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 796 reviews2023
Dev: Pyon Pyon Platinum
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take a personality test with a definitely-not-clingy demon girl.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.8%, Visual Novel 18%, Lore-Rich 16.3%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Anime 9.6%
- #20 The Zodiac Trial
84% matchVery Positive95% of 151 reviews2021
Dev: Themisian
Windows · Mac
The Zodiac Trial has begun, and everybody's life is on the line! Will these 12 jurors be able to solve the mysteries and cooperate, or will they resort to betrayal, deception, and violence? Get out alive or die, die again!
Why similar: Investigation 16%, Dialogue Heavy 14.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14%, Detective 12.3%, Visual Novel 11%
- #21 The Summoning
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 77 reviews2019
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
This experience can be classified as a psychological and atmospheric horror game. However... This isn't a game... Remember all of the urban legends from your childhood? Imagine if it was all real, but we just weren't performing the right rituals to summon these beings from another realm... Well, now you can...
Why similar: Tabletop 21.1%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Choices Matter 14.4%, Horror 9.9%
- #22 The Specter's Desire
82% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Themisian
Windows · Mac
This year's Desire Hierarchy has begun. The stakes are now deadly. Hop into The Specter's Desire, a Visual Novel in which you play against the city's top talents to save your parents. Includes puzzling gameplay that has you tearing down arguments, hatching schemes, and revealing the truth!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Detective 14.1%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Multiple Endings 9.3%
- #23 Interrogation Simulator
82% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2022
Dev: Otis MillerPub: Fire Cycle Games
Windows · Linux
Inspired by JCS videos and similar Interrogation analysis. Match evidence with statements. Play good cop/bad cop. Make choices. Learn what makes people tick. Unravel the mystery.
Why similar: Investigation 16.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, Dialogue Heavy 16%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Visual Novel 11.6%
- #24 The NOexistenceN of you AND me
79% matchVery Positive93% of 21,931 reviews2024
Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.5%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Multiple Endings 16%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Anime 10.8%
- #25 Familiar Friends: What's Your Familiar?
81% matchVery Positive91% of 191 reviews2024
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
A cute and cozy Visual Novel experience with plenty of choices to make! Come find the Familiar truly meant for you by feeding The Conjuring Cauldron with a multitude of choices, all to a relaxing Original Soundtrack!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 13.4%, Dialogue Heavy 12.2%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, JRPG 10.6%, Visual Novel 10.5%
- #26 WTF Do You Know?
81% matchVery Positive95% of 154 reviews2022
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
We just have one question for you... "WTF Do You Know?" I think it might be time for us to find out...
Why similar: Tabletop 16.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.9%, Multiple Endings 12.1%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Choices Matter 11.4%
- #27 The Confession
80% matchVery Positive95% of 1,016 reviews2020
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
Ever wondered how much of a kinky pervert you are? Ever wanted to know what your fate entails for being such a kinky pervert? Answer a series of disgustingly hilarious, immoral questions to reveal ridiculous scenarios & unlock the answers you seek...
Why similar: Tabletop 15.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Multiple Endings 12%, Visual Novel 11.7%
- #28 No Results Found
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,559 reviews2026
Dev: Zzangdol GamesPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows · Mac
Search, dig deeper, and search again. Can you reach the end of the truth?
Why similar: Investigation 29.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.1%, Lore-Rich 13.5%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Multiple Endings 7.6%
- #29 The Apocalypse Sacrifice
78% matchVery Positive95% of 248 reviews2024
Dev: FOG GAMESPub: INDIECN
Windows
As an adventurer, you have unintentionally uncovered a horrifying secret hidden in the town for years. Every choice you make will shape the story and become part of your personality test. Will you be the hero who saves the villagers, or will you sacrifice them to create your own legend?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Multiple Endings 12.2%, Choices Matter 11%
- #30 Medieval Fantasy Survival Simulator
78% matchVery Positive97% of 253 reviews2022
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
You're gonna get yourself killed out here... There's monsters, bandits, and much, much worse roaming these lands... Do you really think you've got what it takes to survive? Or do you think you're cut out for much more than that... There's only one way to find out, and time is of the essence!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 15.6%, Tabletop 15%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Choices Matter 11.1%
- #31 The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
77% matchVery Positive88% of 12,656 reviews2021
Dev: SeverPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!
Why similar: Choices Matter 23.9%, Interactive Fiction 19.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.1%, Visual Novel 13.2%, RPG 9.4%
- #32 The Lancaster Leak - Entity Exam
77% matchVery Positive86% of 586 reviews2024
Dev: Jeremy FischerPub: Jflyer Games
Windows · Mac
YOU CONTROL THE FOUND FOOTAGE. Another tape has been leaked, this time a recording of a training protocol. By answering questions and resisting jumpscares, can you beat the Entity Exam?
Why similar: Horror 43.2%, Psychological Horror 28.6%, Interactive Fiction 19.4%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #33 The Watson-Scott Test
79% matchMixed67% of 818 reviews2018
Dev: Normal Wholesome Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Take the Watson-Scott personality test and discover your deepest and darkest fears. 30 multiple-choice questions will tell you if you're more afraid of clowns, snakes, or something more sinister...
Why similar: Psychological Horror 42.7%, Interactive Fiction 35.6%, Horror 21.7%
- #34 SIMULACRA 2
75% matchVery Positive87% of 1,688 reviews2020
Dev: Kaigan GamesPub: Soft Source
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A dead influencer. An obsessed detective. Three suspects. Piece the truth together by going through the victim’s phone messages, videos, and social media in the follow up to the critically acclaimed SIMULACRA.
Why similar: Detective 18.3%, Dialogue Heavy 17.1%, Visual Novel 13%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Choices Matter 10.2%
- #35 Cut to the Core
73% matchVery Positive93% of 180 reviews2022
Dev: Plasma PressPub: AAD Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
How much of someone can you cut away before there's nothing left? Find out in this chilling kinetic visual novel - IF YOU DARE!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.2%, Dialogue Heavy 19.9%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Horror 13.6%
- #36 Extra Case: My Girlfriend's Secrets
74% matchVery Positive85% of 178 reviews2022
Dev: Sounding Stone / 老奉毊
Windows
Your girlfriend seems to be hiding something. Will you respect her privacy or pry into her secrets? Don't worry, though. This is a horror dating sim with a time loop, so you can try again...and again...and again...
Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.5%, Visual Novel 22.5%, Interactive Fiction 19.2%, Horror 10.6%, Anime 10.2%
- #37 be you 2
75% matchVery Positive82% of 97 reviews2020
Dev: louis morel
Windows
be you 2 is an interactive visual novel. In this sequel to "be you", you must raise a child by making story choices. There are multiple routes and endings based on your offspring's personality.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 21.9%, Interactive Fiction 19.2%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Choices Matter 16.1%, Horror 10.8%
- #38 The NOexistenceN of Morphean Paradox : The Forest of Silver Shallots
71% matchMixed70% of 2,071 reviews2026
Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
You awaken in the Forest of Silver Shallots, setting out to uncover the secret of the Morphean Paradox. Above, factions weave their schemes; below, the black mist hides a swelling undercurrent. Time never stands still, and truth wears many faces. Not everyone can return to their fate…
Why similar: JRPG 20.5%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Multiple Endings 17.7%, Choices Matter 15%, Anime 9.2%
- #39 Suhoshin
73% matchVery Positive90% of 175 reviews2022
Dev: No More 500
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
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 12.2%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 10%, Investigation 9.7%
- #40 The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is
72% matchVery Positive98% of 297 reviews2021
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
The first step that you never knew you needed to take to get to wherever you're wanting to go...
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.8%, Multiple Endings 15.3%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Choices Matter 14.6%, Lore-Rich 11.7%
- #41 Take Care Of It.
70% matchVery Positive99% of 78 reviews2026
Dev: Zealli
Windows
Horror/thriller visual novel with RPG elements about two friends that explores guilt, co-dependency, and personal limits being pushed.
Why similar: Visual Novel 23.6%, Multiple Endings 17.4%, RPG 16.1%, Simulation 14.2%, Horror 13.4%
- #42 The Agony
76% matchMixed57% of 319 reviews2017
Dev: KishMish Games
Windows · Linux
Do you often think of what is there, beneath the towns and the cities we live in? Sewer systems, bombshelters, scientific objects... Are you ready to find yourself in a place on the edge of the reality plane you are used to?
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.4%, Multiple Endings 14.9%, Horror 13.9%, Psychological Horror 13.1%
- #43 PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse
68% matchVery Positive95% of 2,591 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Will you survive the curse together this summer? A new supernatural mystery adventure begins, telling a bittersweet story of the passions of youth featuring new locations, new legends and a new cast of characters.
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.3%, Multiple Endings 14.3%, RPG 12.2%, Simulation 11.2%, Horror 10.5%
- #44 Japan Stigmatized Property -日本事故物件監視協会-
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 369 reviews2025
Dev: 日本事故物件監視協会
Windows · Mac
Can you endure until morning Monitor Japan's stigmatized properties and report any paranormal activity If you miss a report or make repeated mistakes——
Why similar: Investigation 39.4%, Psychological Horror 30.8%, Horror 10%, Simulation 10%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #45 The Letter - Horror Visual Novel
71% matchVery Positive86% of 1,527 reviews2017
Dev: Yangyang MobilePub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 23.7%, Horror 15.2%, Choices Matter 14.1%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Multiple Endings 10%
- #46 TEST TEST TEST
69% matchVery Positive92% of 1,015 reviews2024
Dev: MojikenPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Escape a time loop as an overworked office employee by solving cryptic puzzles with alternate reality game elements.
Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Investigation 13.5%, Multiple Endings 13.5%, Choices Matter 12.9%
- #47 The Red Button
70% matchVery Positive82% of 325 reviews2024
Dev: Instant Death
Windows · Mac · Linux
Resist the urge to press the button and do not uncover the secrets that may lie within its crimson facade. The choice is yours: to press or not to press.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.5%, Interactive Fiction 28.9%, Choices Matter 16.6%, Multiple Endings 16.5%, Simulation 7.6%
- #48 Train of Afterlife
74% matchMixed51% of 183 reviews2015
Dev: Zeiva Inc
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Train of Afterlife is a mystery, psychological, horror Visual Novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.8%, Anime 13.4%, Simulation 12.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11%, Psychological Horror 8.8%
- #49 The 111th Soul
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 205 reviews2017
Dev: Ricardo Pratas
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Embark on a touching and creepy journey about sacrifice and how sometimes a person pays for the sins of another
Why similar: Simulation 51.4%, Psychological Horror 21.1%, Horror 19.7%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #50 Heart Fragment
69% matchVery Positive92% of 340 reviews2021
Dev: Starfield Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Can you collect all the fragments to reach your happy ending? Or will your attempts only end in tragedy? Find out in this psychological otome game as you sort your way through the secrets & lies.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.4%, Simulation 21%, RPG 17.9%, Choices Matter 13.5%, Anime 10%
- #51 Saint Maker - Horror Visual Novel
69% matchVery Positive86% of 264 reviews2023
Dev: Yangyang MobilePub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac
A haunted convent. Statues that move on their own. A buried past. Welcome to Saint Idelora’s convent, where becoming a saint comes with a price.
Why similar: Visual Novel 15.2%, Psychological Horror 15%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Horror 9.2%
- #52 The Island: Into The Mist
72% matchMixed66% of 225 reviews2019
Dev: BADA Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
'The Island: In To The Mist' is an adventure game. It includes basic features of adventure genre and add some new systems to interest you. You have been given a chance to experience a group of university students, who confined in the island. There is a terrific but interesting story you will see.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 14.5%, Detective 13.4%, Choices Matter 10.3%, Multiple Endings 9.9%, Psychological Horror 9.8%
- #53 Second Thoughts
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 82 reviews2022
Dev: Gestmorph Games
Windows · Mac
A psychological text-based game where each day you are tasked with executing someone based on the limited information provided until one person remains with their full story revealed.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.6%, Choices Matter 21.3%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.1%, Horror 11.7%
- #54 The Price Of Flesh
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,143 reviews2022
Dev: Gatobob
Windows · Mac · Linux
An immersive choose-your-own-adventure survival horror with optional adult content featuring hand drawn backgrounds, sprites, and over 150 pieces of full screen art- and 50 endings.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.5%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.4%, Multiple Endings 12.8%, Choices Matter 12.1%
- #55 For Goodness Sake
68% matchVery Positive90% of 137 reviews2022
Dev: Belief Engine
Windows
In a final attempt to guarantee your place on the nice list, you decide to try and do some chores before midnight. Will Krampus take you? Take the test and find out.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.6%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Choices Matter 18.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.5%, Multiple Endings 13.9%
- #56 The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,040 reviews2020
Dev: SeverPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world where the gods are real. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice you make has a price to pay and consequence to it. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 18.1%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Dialogue Heavy 16.3%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Multiple Endings 10.5%
- #57 Hazy Mind
66% matchVery Positive87% of 347 reviews2024
Dev: betetiro
Windows · Mac · Linux
You can't remember anything, and all you can see is HER. Delve into your story and uncover the truth behind what happened to you and your parents.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.5%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Multiple Endings 13.3%, Dialogue Heavy 12.8%, Choices Matter 11.6%
- #58 Don't Be Afraid 2
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 269 reviews2024
Dev: Eneida Games
Windows
Descend deep into the nightmare that seamlessly blends with reality in this uncanny horror escape room game. Can you find your way out of the horrid mansion or will you succumb to your fears? Can you face and overcome your past, or will it break you?
Why similar: Psychological Horror 35.4%, Multiple Endings 29.7%, Horror 22.5%, Story Rich 12.4%
- #59 Cooking Companions 2: Dread Weight
66% matchVery Positive87% of 182 reviews2024
Dev: Deer Dream Studios
Windows · Mac
Trapped in a crumbling mansion, it’s up to you to outsmart and outlast an ancient witch hunting you down. Scavenge for items to set traps, solve puzzles and discover hidden secrets to avoid your demise. Don’t be scared: encounters with ghosts are rewarded in this horror visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 15.1%, Multiple Endings 13.7%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%
- #60 Dingir OS
66% matchVery Positive85% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: SpoocleMacBoogle
Windows
Congratulations, you've found Dingir OS — an operating system that lets you glimpse into the darkest corners of the internet. Browse forbidden websites, investigate lethal files, and immerse yourself in the world of digital legends. (We are not responsible for anything that may happen to you.)
Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Interactive Fiction 18.5%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Horror 10.8%