Games Like The Witch's House MV

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

Why similar: Horror 31.7%, Psychological Horror 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, RPG 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 2D horror game that shares the same focus on exploration, puzzle-solving, and unsettling art-gallery atmosphere.

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

Why similar: Horror 37.4%, Psychological Horror 14%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Anime 6.7%, Survival Horror 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar top-down RPG aesthetic with a dark, twisted narrative centered on a young protagonist exploring a dangerous mansion.

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: Horror 27.7%, Psychological Horror 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Survival Horror 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the classic RPG Maker horror DNA, focusing on supernatural events and high-stakes decision-making in a school setting.

Delve into the enthralling world of Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum, the acclaimed RPG Maker gothic horror game that'll take you on a moving journey of self-discovery.

Why similar: Horror 44.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, RPG 8.1%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Anime 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully surreal horror adventure that mirrors the puzzle-heavy and trap-filled exploration of the seed game.

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 49%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Anime 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, RPG 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A seminal horror title that excels at building tension through its dark, character-driven story and multiple gruesome endings.

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: Horror 34.8%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Survival Horror 7%, 2D 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An iconic psychological horror game that emphasizes deep storytelling and atmospheric exploration similar to the seed game.

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: Horror 34.4%, Psychological Horror 22.5%, Story Rich 7.3%, Puzzle 6.9%, Dark 6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deeply psychological and disturbing narrative experience with a unique art style and challenging puzzle mechanics.

"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 26.6%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Female Protagonist 6.7%, Survival Horror 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a compelling, story-rich narrative with 2D puzzle-solving and a dark, atmospheric setting.

This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.

Why similar: Horror 33.7%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Dark 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational surreal horror exploration game that heavily influenced the atmosphere and design of modern 2D indie horror.

A quiet evening stroll takes a turn for the worse as a tragic accident befalls a little girl and her dog. When her sister goes missing later in the night, the little girl decides to venture out into the eerie darkness to search for her loved ones as evil spirits haunt the alleyways and streets of her once-peaceful town.

Why similar: Horror 62.7%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%, Anime 6.6%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the feeling of vulnerability and dread as you navigate a hostile environment filled with supernatural threats.

Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.

Why similar: Horror 24.5%, Psychological Horror 16%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, RPG 7.6%, Anime 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern standout in the genre that features intricate puzzles and a haunting, surreal world reminiscent of the seed game.

Try to survive through the night in a house that's trying its best to kill you and your family.

Why similar: Horror 53.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Psychological Horror 6%, 2D 4.8%, Gore 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, trap-filled horror game that rewards experimentation and careful exploration within a single, dangerous location.

The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters is a Korean survival horror-adventure. Venture from your deserted school to survive the horrors of the night. Explore the surrounding Sehwa district and uncover the shadow realm's dark secrets. Use everything at your disposal to avoid a demoness hellbent on killing you!

Why similar: Horror 51.1%, Survival Horror 10.1%, Female Protagonist 6.8%, Psychological Horror 5.9%, Adventure 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror game that emphasizes stealth and exploration in a hostile 2D environment.

Exploration, puzzles and a touch of classic horror awaits you! Uncover the secrets and mysteries of Neuville's Mansion. Test your logic against diverse puzzles, locate and use a variety of items, and don't lose your sense of direction, as navigation itself becomes an obstacle in your path!

Why similar: Horror 30.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Psychological Horror 9.4%, Classic 7.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving within a haunted mansion, capturing the same 'trapped in a house' tension.

Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Why similar: Horror 47.9%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%, Female Protagonist 5.1%, Puzzle 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric psychological horror game that uses its 2D perspective to build immense tension and tell a culturally rich story.

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: Horror 29.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Anime 7.2%, Great Soundtrack 6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and dark adventure game that focuses on fairy-tale motifs and clever puzzle-solving in a mysterious world.

Cat in the Box is a horror adventure game. Help the poor girl explore the mansion and escape from unknown entities that are pursuing her. Use a variety of tools and your wits to overcome any challenges you face. At times, you'll even have to wake yourself from nightmares to survive.

Why similar: Horror 55%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Psychological Horror 7.8%, Adventure 3.8%, Female Protagonist 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, impactful horror experience that utilizes the RPG Maker engine to deliver a tense, mystery-filled narrative.

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 31.1%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Dark 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic mansion-exploration horror genre with multiple endings and a heavy focus on atmosphere.

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: Horror 31.9%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Dark 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more visual-novel oriented, it shares the gothic, tragic, and deeply psychological storytelling that fans of the seed game will appreciate.

If you were given another chance, would you take it? Or leave it in the hands of a little girl? Play as Roh, a young girl stuck in a bizarre nightmare of dark and eerie creatures.

Why similar: Horror 35%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Dark 6.3%, 2D 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, surreal adventure that uses a minimalist aesthetic to convey a surprisingly dark and emotional story.

A pleasantly anticipated trip back home for the holidays becomes a nightmare for Catherine as a tragic accident leaves her unconscious. After coming to her senses, she realizes that something is dreadfully wrong. She must escape the doll factory she awoke in before it's too late.

Why similar: Horror 34.1%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Dark 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style horror game that relies on atmospheric storytelling and puzzle-solving to keep the player engaged.

“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 33%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, 2D 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that focuses on the internal struggles of its protagonist within a confined, eerie setting.

The dark is no place to be alone. After a beautiful show of summer fireworks, two young girls begin to make their way home. However, a mysterious attacker separates them, and both must brave the haunting night filled with unspeakable terrors and survive the darkness.

Why similar: Horror 68.8%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%, Anime 5.9%, Adventure 4.8%

Delilah is an ordinary school girl who accidentally discovers an old mansion on a rainy night. As her exploration in the mansion continues, she finds many mysterious phenomena that can't be explained. In this mansion covered by ashes, what's the secret hidden deep underground?

Why similar: Horror 40.8%, RPG 10.7%, Anime 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Psychological Horror 4.8%

A wandering soul mistakenly enters a world of strange tales and odd rules. Beware! This place is fraught with danger. To complete reincarnation, you must toe the line. Any soul that dares to go against the system will face correction. Will you comply—or defy?

Why similar: Horror 39.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Psychological Horror 9%, Puzzle 6.9%

Audrey is a young woman returning to her childhood home. Upon arriving, however, she begins to notice strange happenings around the house. Is this a dream or reality? Whatever it is, it seems so oddly… familiar. Explore with Audrey as she tries to work out the mysteries of her missing memories.

Why similar: Horror 38.7%, RPG 10.8%, Psychological Horror 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Dark 5.9%

Explore the haunted halls of Heavenly Host Elementary in Corpse Party (2021), the horror cult classic now updated for the next generation.

Why similar: Horror 42.6%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Dark 6.6%, RPG 6%

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: Horror 46.2%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Anime 8.8%, Survival Horror 8%, 2D 5.9%

Play as a little girl named 'Luna', and survive from the dark being while discovering the secrets behind her. The more you traverse on her memory, the more you will discover dark truths that lie deep inside.

Why similar: Horror 28.4%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, RPG 7.9%

"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: Great Soundtrack 22.6%, Psychological Horror 20.3%, Story Rich 17.4%, Adventure 16%, Anime 13.5%

Chloé’s Requiem -encore- is a 2D Adventure Horror game set in Modern Europe. The genius violinist Michél is invited into an old mansion. Inside waits Chloé, who asks him to “Break the curse of the mansion”. What awaits the pair after the mystery is solved…?

Why similar: Horror 30.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Psychological Horror 9.3%, RPG 7.9%, 2D 6.7%

A recreational healing Mini-plot game explored at home. Players will play and wander around the house from the perspective of a little girl. What will she do when she is alone? What strange stories will happen in the process? and in the process of exploration, you may find some strange secrets....

Why similar: Horror 30.2%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, RPG 7.4%

Savior of the Abyss is a horror adventure game. To avoid sudden death, always pay attention and be suspicious of things around you. Collect and use a variety of tools to get to the surface. Please lead the protagonist safely so that the protagonist can achieve his or her purpose safely.

Why similar: Horror 40.8%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, 2D 5.3%

Navigate your way through an aquarium overrun by gruesome creatures known as creepies and unravel its hidden mysteries. With each riddle you solve, you’ll find yourself one step closer to uncovering the chilling truth of Bianca Aquarium. Your choices affect the outcome of the game, so choose wisely.

Why similar: Horror 32.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, RPG 7.7%

[The pod will break soon. Will she survive the nightmare or find the truth?]

Why similar: Horror 35.2%, RPG 11.3%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Female Protagonist 7.2%

A casual healing rpg that takes players on a journey around the house from the perspective of a young girl, what does she do when she's home alone? What strange things will you come across in the process, and while exploring, perhaps... What other strange secrets might you discover?

Why similar: Horror 37.9%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, RPG 9.4%, Female Protagonist 4.8%

TinkerQuarry is an RPG about a girl trapped in an uncanny plane of existence called “The Dollhouse”.

Why similar: Horror 35.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, RPG 9.9%, 2D 5.6%

Trick or treating in a vampire's house.Trick & Treat is a light-hearted Halloween adventure. It's about exploring and solving puzzles in a spooky atmosphere. There will be some horror elements, romance, many bad ends and a happy ending of true love.

Why similar: Horror 44.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, RPG 7.6%, Anime 6.3%, Female Protagonist 4.6%

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: Horror 23%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Dark 7.7%, RPG 7.4%

This is a recreational healing Mini-plot game explored at home. Players will play and wander around the house from the perspective of a little girl. What will she do when she is alone? What strange stories will happen in the process, and in the process of exploration, you may find some strange secrets....

Why similar: Horror 48.2%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Anime 7.9%, RPG 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 6%

The Convenience Store | 夜勤事件 is a J-horror game about a college girl on a night shift.

Why similar: Horror 66.3%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Indie 4%, Anime 2.9%, Story Rich 2.8%

Journey through the psyche… Welcome to the Seaside Hotel, where the final hour of your night shift awaits. Tend to guests, explore their dreams, and lose your sense of Self – time and again. In this dark, labyrinthine adventure, unravel the path to the truth below.

Why similar: Horror 28%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, RPG 6.7%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Horror 42.2%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Anime 8.5%, Story Rich 5.4%

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

Why similar: Horror 34.7%, Psychological Horror 18.8%, Female Protagonist 9%, Story Rich 7.6%, Dark 5.1%

A young girl needs to find her friends, unravel a dark mystery and escape the clutches of her cursed toys.

Why similar: Horror 49.7%, Survival Horror 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Adventure 5.4%

Cat Silence is a horror suspense puzzle game with urban legend themes. The story takes place in an abandoned experimental middle school. With the deepening of the investigation, the unknown and long-buried bloody stories of this school slowly emerged, putting together a chilling truth...

Why similar: Horror 30.3%, Psychological Horror 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8%, Survival Horror 6.4%

Okaeri is a VHS Japanese psychological horror game about a middle school girl and her mother who recently moved to a new house.

Why similar: Horror 52.3%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Female Protagonist 7.2%, Anime 5.4%, Adventure 4.4%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Horror 48.4%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Anime 10.4%, Story Rich 6.9%, Adventure 4.6%

Notorious cult-classic Korean horror. Sneak into school at midnight to return your sweetheart's diary and get caught in a terrifying game of cat and mouse. Explore haunted hallways, solve classic survival horror puzzles and escape the clutches of a killer Janitor who is out for your blood.

Why similar: Horror 60.4%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Survival Horror 9.9%, Puzzle 4.2%, Adventure 3.9%

A girl awakens in a castle void of color and time, affixed with the Curse of Thorns upon her back. After meeting a sleeping giant, the two work together to escape. Help them unravel the mystery of the thorns and the history behind the somber castle.

Why similar: Horror 43.1%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Anime 11.5%, Puzzle 7.4%, Adventure 6.9%

A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.

Why similar: Horror 41.7%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Adventure 6.5%, Dark 5.8%

Featuring a blend of 2D adventure and visual novel, The Mildew Children is a grim tale about a village inhabited only by children who follow savage pagan traditions. A young witch named Kyrphel, along with her sisters, are bound to perform a macabre Ritual in order to save their village.

Why similar: Horror 32.1%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Story Rich 10.2%, 2D 8.6%

Every kid has that one toy that scares them, imagine if it came to life. You play as Ruby, a young girl who has a fear of her handmade toy called Mr. Hopp. Things take a dark turn when Ruby sees that Mr. Hopp, who usually sits motionless in the corner of her room, is gone.

Why similar: Horror 59.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Survival Horror 9.7%, Psychological Horror 5.1%, Female Protagonist 4.9%

Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!

Why similar: Horror 34.5%, Psychological Horror 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, 2D 8.3%, Story Rich 7.7%

An anthology series that serves as a Corpse Party sequel, prequel, midquel, and alternate universe tale all in one. Rejoin old friends for a deeper dive into the haunted halls of Heavenly Host Elementary...

Why similar: Horror 36%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Anime 7%, Dark 6.2%

In this game, you play as Alice, an girl trapped in a twisted, ever-changing world. Survive a frozen orphanage filled with lurking horrors, eerie classical music, and unsolved mysteries. Scavenge, evade monsters, and uncover the truth. But can you face the brutal reality—or remain trapped forever?

Why similar: Horror 31.3%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Survival Horror 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.2%

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: Horror 57.7%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Anime 5.8%, RPG 5.1%, Story Rich 5.1%

Inspired by old and classic survival horror games, THE MUTE HOUSE combines exploration, management, puzzles and a touch of action. As Emily investigates about her sister's vanishing, she finds herself trapped in a mysterious mansion.

Why similar: Horror 52%, Survival Horror 16.2%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Indie 5.2%, Adventure 4.5%

Witching Hour is a horror story that takes you out of your family home and across the quiet town of Hollow Hills. Your fate depends on making difficult choices, your relationship with your family, and confrontations with the matriarch of the town’s affliction with witchcraft, Lucilia.

Why similar: Horror 39.8%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Survival Horror 9.4%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Dark 7%

Before you realize it, dreams have become a curse. Wander through a darkened room and descend into the depths of her mind. A story-driven first-person horror game that leads you into an abyss of anguish and despair. Dedicated to those who once pursued their dreams—and to those who still do.

Why similar: Horror 43.2%, Psychological Horror 20.2%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Adventure 5.3%, Story Rich 5.2%