- #1 Paper Lily - Chapter 1
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 8,379 reviews2024
Dev: Leef 6010
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Psychological Horror 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, RPG 11.2%, Story Rich 10.4%, Anime 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the exact same blend of surreal psychological horror, pixel-art charm, and investigative gameplay found in the seed game.
- #2 Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,824 reviews2021
Dev: Leef 6010
Windows
Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Anime 10.8%, RPG 10.3%, Story Rich 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: As the prologue to a similar series, it perfectly captures the investigative, puzzle-solving, and horror-themed RPG experience.
- #3 Ib
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,122 reviews2022
Dev: kouriPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.4%, Horror 14.3%, Story Rich 11.7%, RPG 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 11%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational classic of the horror RPG genre that masterfully balances exploration, puzzle-solving, and an eerie, story-rich atmosphere.
- #4 Urban Myth Dissolution Center
95% matchVery Positive88% of 5,930 reviews2025
Dev: HakababunkoPub: SHUEISHA GAMES
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Psychological Horror 24%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Horror 12.5%, Story Rich 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on the investigation of supernatural occurrences, mirroring the 'paranormal investigation club' premise of the seed game.
- #5 OMORI
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 86,619 reviews2020
Dev: OMOCAT, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 34.4%, Story Rich 17%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, RPG 12.6%, Horror 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: It excels at contrasting cute, whimsical character designs with deep, disturbing psychological themes and turn-based RPG mechanics.
- #6 异化之恶〇Abnormal Treatment
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,585 reviews2019
Dev: Eternal Dream
Windows
Strange events occur at a sanatorium for those with unusual abilities. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth. What will be released when all secrets are revealed? Goodness? Or… pure ”EVIL”?
Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.5%, RPG 11.3%, Cute 10.5%, Horror 9.8%, Anime 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the specific indie horror RPG aesthetic and focus on cute characters trapped in a psychological nightmare.
- #7 Mad Father
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,511 reviews2016
Dev: senPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.5%, Horror 21.9%, Anime 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Story Rich 9%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential RPG Maker horror game that emphasizes exploration and uncovering dark secrets within a confined, atmospheric setting.
- #8 Ticy Adventure Club : Queen of the Spring
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 825 reviews2025
Dev: YEZHI
Windows
本作是一款RPG恐怖解谜游戏。在游戏中，玩家将扮演一群以解决灵异事件为课外实践活动的学生，在提西城里调查有关“春日女王”的事件。随着调查的深入，一场巨大的阴谋正徐徐展开……
Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.7%, RPG 18.7%, Horror 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Story Rich 14.1%
Why You'll Like It: As a direct continuation of the seed game, it is a natural choice for those wanting more of the same characters and world.
- #9 At Home Alone II
92% matchVery Positive86% of 227 reviews2019
Dev: 阿正不经Pub: Peanut Bear Studio
Windows
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: Psychological Horror 17.6%, Horror 13.1%, RPG 11.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: It continues the tradition of indie, story-driven horror games that prioritize atmosphere and simple, effective puzzle mechanics.
- #10 The Witch's House MV
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,920 reviews2018
Dev: FummyPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 34.3%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, RPG 11.1%, Female Protagonist 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a tense, story-driven experience focused on puzzle-solving and escaping a supernatural environment, much like the seed game.
- #11 TOUQI
89% matchVery Positive92% of 426 reviews2025
Dev: 橙光游戏Pub: Paleo
Windows
《頭七》（头七怪谈）是一款中式民俗恐怖解谜游戏。作为刚入职西封杂志社的成员，你需要根据主编的要求，整合“頭七”论坛中民间灵异故事贴之间的关联，并在必要时与同伴实地探索，以揭开帖子后隐藏的秘密。
Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.3%, Interactive Fiction 20.6%, Horror 14.6%, Visual Novel 14.3%, RPG 13.9%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that utilizes interactive fiction and visual novel elements to tell a haunting story.
- #12 Angels of Death
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,297 reviews2016
Dev: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 53.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"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: Psychological Horror 20.1%, Horror 16.1%, RPG 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Story Rich 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title features a strong narrative-driven approach to horror with distinct characters and a focus on escaping a mysterious, hostile facility.
- #13 PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,838 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.7 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 23.5%, Horror 22.4%, Anime 17.1%, Story Rich 15%, RPG 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant supernatural mystery game that focuses on investigating urban legends through a visual novel and adventure lens.
- #14 Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority-
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,059 reviews2023
Dev: NankidaiPub: 0UP GAMES
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.6%, Psychological Horror 21.6%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Anime 11.2%, Story Rich 11%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines psychological tension, character-driven drama, and investigation mechanics in a way that feels very similar to the seed game's tone.
- #15 The Aquarium does not dance Special Edition
86% matchVery Positive98% of 262 reviews2025
Dev: 橙々Pub: Frontier Works Inc.
Windows
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: Psychological Horror 15.2%, Horror 13.7%, RPG 12%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Cute 11%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art horror game that features a strong female protagonist and a focus on unraveling a dark, supernatural mystery.
- #16 Fall into decay
87% matchVery Positive92% of 106 reviews2024
Dev: 灰房子工作室Pub: Gamera Games
Windows
名叫赛莉卡的少女某天在一间奇怪的宅邸中醒来，自己好像忘记了什么重要的事情，又似乎被卷入了什么事件之中…… 但首要的目的是找到逃离这里的方法。
Why similar: RPG 13.1%, Horror 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Cute 10%
Why You'll Like It: It blends puzzle-solving and mystery within a pixel-art RPG framework, fitting the aesthetic of the seed game well.
- #17 Misao - 2024 HD Remaster
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,503 reviews2017
Dev: senPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Psychological Horror 19.3%, Horror 15%, RPG 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Story Rich 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic horror RPG that focuses on uncovering the truth behind a school-based supernatural mystery through exploration.
- #18 Corpse Party
86% matchVery Positive89% of 1,376 reviews2016
Dev: GrisGrisPub: XSEED Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 25.7%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Anime 13.8%, Visual Novel 11%, RPG 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A seminal horror RPG that emphasizes character survival and uncovering the history of a haunted location.
- #19 Illusion Carnival
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,810 reviews2024
Dev: KiZ
Windows · Mac
A lost soul wanders through a whimsical, eerie pop-up book like amusement park. Dive into fun-filled stages, encounter unique characters, fend off spirit erosion, and uncover the park's hidden secrets. The enchanting yet dark Illusion Carnival begins now.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.6%, Cute 14.5%, RPG 14.1%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Story Rich 11%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a stylized, cute-but-creepy psychological horror experience that fits the seed game's vibe.
- #20 OneShot
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 62,700 reviews2016
Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Story Rich 25.2%, Pixel Graphics 20.8%, Cute 20%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, RPG 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: While less horror-focused, it shares the meta-narrative, emotional depth, and cute pixel-art aesthetic that fans of the genre appreciate.
- #21 花火与幽灵少女 - Hanabi and Ghost girl
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,374 reviews2025
Dev: Tiram1su Games
Windows
蝉鸣声中偏远的山中小镇，表面悠然而宁静，背后却隐藏着某个笼罩了这里数百年的黑暗秘密。女主角结城花火几年前跟随父母一同来到空铃镇，在父母的事故后因为内向的性格被排挤的她如今一个人生活在小镇上，直到在旧校舍邂逅本已死去的“幽灵”。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.6%, RPG 13.2%, Female Protagonist 13%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Horror 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused adventure game that features a female protagonist and supernatural themes.
- #22 Kiki & Ana - The Child
84% matchVery Positive95% of 127 reviews2021
Dev: Horror Shop
Windows
"Kiki & Ana - The Child" is a cute story experience. Focused on story, art, and music. Must avoid hazards which some people find difficult. Takes about an hour to complete. WARNING: flashing lights, light gore.
Why similar: Cute 14%, Visual Novel 12.7%, Story Rich 11.4%, Anime 10.4%, Psychological Horror 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich visual novel that focuses on emotional depth and character-driven horror elements.
- #23 夜弦之音 - Echoes of Nocturnal Chords
84% matchVery Positive100% of 113 reviews2020
Dev: 秋之忧郁Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
On a rainy night, Xiaoyin disappears searching for the legendary “Miracle Grass.” Yixuan follows clues into a trap-filled cave where bodies, monsters, lies, and warmth intertwine. Multiple endings guide you through fairy tale and reality, revealing a fate woven from hope and loss.
Why similar: Horror 15.1%, RPG 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.1%, Female Protagonist 11%, Anime 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that combines adventure and horror elements with a unique, story-driven approach.
- #24 海子 UMIKO
81% matchVery Positive98% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: 盾构机 Tunnel Boring Machine
Windows
"海子 UMIKO" is a psychological horror visual novel. Engage in conversations with Umiko, complete various mini-games, solve puzzles, and gradually piece together the dark truths she tries to hide about herself and her dimension from fragmented narratives. Preserve your fragile friendship for a week!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Visual Novel 11.8%, RPG 11.5%, Horror 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy interactive fiction game that focuses on atmosphere and narrative discovery.
- #25 Void of Lilly
80% matchVery Positive90% of 119 reviews2026
Dev: Innocent Soul
Windows
Void of Lilly is an adventure in the world of the near future with JRPG elements and Bullet Hell battles! Help Ann to find her sister and uncover secrets of this world... Void of Lilly is coming on Steam for free!
Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.7%, RPG 13%, Story Rich 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Funny 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, 2D pixel-art RPG that leans into psychological horror and atmospheric exploration.
- #26 Yume Nikki
81% matchVery Positive94% of 10,100 reviews2018
Dev: kikiyamaPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 71.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.8%, Horror 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Cute 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive surreal exploration game that inspired countless modern psychological horror RPGs.
- #27 The NOexistenceN of you AND me
77% matchVery Positive93% of 20,460 reviews2024
Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 16.7 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: Psychological Horror 23.3%, Visual Novel 20%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Anime 11.2%, Story Rich 11.2%
- #28 At Home Alone Final
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,988 reviews2021
Dev: 阿正不经Pub: Peanut Bear Studio
Windows
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: Psychological Horror 24.6%, Horror 17.8%, RPG 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Interactive Fiction 8.1%
- #29 DEAD LAMB WALKING
77% matchVery Positive97% of 195 reviews2024
Dev: Lyn Mametchi
Windows
A story about a dead lamb walking.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Horror 11.8%, Cute 10.9%
- #30 At Home Alone
79% matchVery Positive85% of 1,898 reviews2018
Dev: 阿正不经Pub: Peanut Bear Studio
Windows
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: Psychological Horror 27.2%, Horror 23.4%, Anime 13.4%, RPG 12%, Cute 9.6%
- #31 羽翼的祈愿 - Feather Of Praying
79% matchVery Positive96% of 318 reviews2018
Dev: 秋之忧郁Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
This is a horror puzzle RPG first released in 2016. Players control Qiu Xiaoqi as she explores a mysterious room filled with puzzles alongside a white-haired youth. They unravel mechanisms to uncover the truth behind her loss of consciousness. Will the wish be fulfilled? The story is yours to shape!
Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Horror 12.6%, RPG 12.2%, Female Protagonist 10.1%
- #32 Yuki「清醒梦」
75% matchVery Positive98% of 352 reviews2025
Dev: visualmemoryunit_
Windows
Explore an abandoned school where memories linger longer than the living. Uncover the mystery of your best friend’s disappearance. Dodge bullets.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.5%, Visual Novel 17%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Story Rich 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #33 TinkerQuarry
78% matchVery Positive91% of 89 reviews2019
Dev: HallowraithPub: Caprizant Games
Windows
TinkerQuarry is an RPG about a girl trapped in an uncanny plane of existence called “The Dollhouse”.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.8%, RPG 19.2%, Horror 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Cute 9.6%
- #34 Alice's World
74% matchVery Positive90% of 390 reviews2025
Dev: STORIA GAMES CO., LTD
Windows
Alice's World is a story-driven 2D adventure puzzle game. Amidst desolate ruins and deserted cities in a world filled with death, the young girl Alice hears "your" voice from in front of the screen. You must guide her forward, solve the mysteries, and reach the top of the tower.
Why similar: Horror 16.3%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Cute 13.5%, Story Rich 12.6%, Anime 11.8%
- #35 东方心之解束~Saving from the devil
76% matchVery Positive98% of 179 reviews2022
Dev: 咲熠
Windows
来试试《心之解束》吧！这是一个以小恶魔和帕秋莉为主角，剧情丰富，玩法多样的“休闲类”东方同人RM游戏哦~在一次属于两人的异变中，她们的命运将会何去何从呢？ 玩家交流qq群：115601828
Why similar: Horror 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Cute 14.1%, RPG 13.2%, Anime 12.8%
- #36 Antrabhara
76% matchVery Positive90% of 186 reviews2023
Dev: Nekoday
Windows
在人类与妖怪共存的世界中，三个身份迥异的少年少女在荒废古宅中相遇。结伴冒险的过程中收集道具、推敲讯息、解开谜题，逃离不可名状的生物，并揭开古宅家族背后的血色历史，最终发现“中阴”的秘密。
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.1%, RPG 18%, Anime 14%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Cartoon 8.7%
- #37 This is Interesting
73% matchVery Positive99% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: Scott Jund
Windows
This is Interesting is a psychological horror mystery based game with roguelite elements. You are being watched, and you aren't really sure why. Delve through the depths of memory to uncover the mystery behind the gray purgatory you find yourself in.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.8%, Interactive Fiction 21%, RPG 15.7%, Horror 12%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #38 Blackout Hospital
73% matchVery Positive97% of 174 reviews2023
Dev: arcadekitten
Windows
When the power goes out while working night shift in the hospital, the emergency lights come on with an eerie glow...
Why similar: RPG 18.2%, Cartoony 12.9%, Anime 12.6%, Cute 11.9%, Horror 11.5%
- #39 The Rule Of SHE
72% matchVery Positive88% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: HaiBin studio
Windows
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 20.3%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, RPG 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%
- #40 猫不语
75% matchMixed68% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: 库库尔坎游戏工作室
Windows
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: Psychological Horror 19.8%, Horror 16.9%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Anime 10.7%
- #41 缄默咖啡厅
73% matchVery Positive84% of 221 reviews2022
Dev: plasmafall
Windows
Silence Coffee Shop is a JRPG game inspired by SCP and 规则类怪谈（creepy rule）.In this game，you'll act as a regular customer，unveil the truth of Silence Coffee Shop behind it conflicting rules.Of cause，you are not the only one attracted by this abnormal shop...
Why similar: RPG 27.7%, Interactive Fiction 25.6%, Psychological Horror 20.2%, Horror 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 11%
- #42 The Simen Rumors
71% matchVery Positive82% of 317 reviews2026
Dev: 羊之口
Windows
本游戏以视觉小说的形式，收录了十四个奇幻恐怖的短篇故事。从网站专栏的投稿、社团的恐怖故事分享会、到某座设施中的秘密实验……你将以不同的视角，探索发生在鸶门市周边的种种奇妙传闻。
Why similar: Visual Novel 65.8%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, RPG 7%, Story Rich 6.1%, Adventure 4.6%
- #43 The Doll's Window
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 58 reviews2022
Dev: ujumiru
Windows
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 26.7%, Cute 13.9%, RPG 13.6%, Horror 11.4%, Story Rich 10.4%
- #44 Buy a Croquette!
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 7,532 reviews2024
Dev: 越青Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
March 2012, Nagano. The brave and clever high school girl, Chio Aozora, is facing a major crisis: she doesn’t have enough money to buy a croquette! Navigate through the streets and alleys of Nagano, interact with a variety of characters, solve complex puzzles, collect 380 yen, and buy a croquette!
Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Funny 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Visual Novel 10.2%
- #45 Trick & Treat
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,406 reviews2016
Dev: Rabbiton
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, RPG 15.2%, Anime 11.7%, Cute 11.2%
- #46 Midnight Syndrome
70% matchVery Positive99% of 93 reviews2024
Dev: ナツミカン
Windows
A summer night consumes the girls... Exploration type horror ADV game
Why similar: Horror 18.9%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Cute 14.4%, Anime 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%
- #47 Cursed Mansion
71% matchVery Positive90% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Dragon Emperors
Windows
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: Psychological Horror 20.5%, Horror 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, RPG 11%
- #48 Deteriorate.1
70% matchVery Positive92% of 131 reviews2024
Dev: 狐狸精Zhuki
Windows
《化鬼 Deteriorate》是一款动物主角题材的横版解谜恐怖游戏，你需要根据关卡提示解开谜题，并在追逐战中躲避反派的追杀，在【死亡交易】中存活下来。
Why similar: Horror 29.7%, RPG 28%, Pixel Graphics 17%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Colorful 7.4%
- #49 You Are NOT Bunnygirl
68% matchVery Positive97% of 87 reviews2025
Dev: (Just)JordanPub: Jordan Peloquin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Guide Bunnygirl through a lab of malfunctioning robots in this RPG about self-care! Learn how to weaponize her emotions in combat and meet unhinged robots who seem to know more about her than she does. Can you protect Bunnygirl? And...who is she, anyway??
Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.3%, Horror 12.3%, RPG 12%, Story Rich 10.9%, Cute 10.8%
- #50 Savior of the Abyss
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 264 reviews2021
Dev: ALLAF GAMES
Windows
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: Psychological Horror 26.3%, Horror 23.2%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, RPG 7.2%
- #51 My Sticker Book
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,386 reviews2022
Dev: ElementSu
Windows
"I can't sleep." A cute and possibly just a little bit scary puzzle platformer game. Move stickers to the right positions in order to get rid of the monsters and complete the sticker book.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.2%, Cute 19.1%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, RPG 12.7%, Cartoony 8.3%
- #52 a pet shop after dark
69% matchVery Positive89% of 405 reviews2022
Dev: npckc
Windows · Mac · Linux
PETSITTER WANTED. A horror point-and-click adventure game. Water the plants, feed the pets, and DON'T turn off the lights.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.7%, Horror 16.5%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Visual Novel 13%, Female Protagonist 10.3%
- #53 Departed Away
67% matchVery Positive90% of 552 reviews2024
Dev: Alperen Torun
Windows
Discover 'Departed Away,' a captivating visual novel where friendship intertwines with mystery. Uncover secrets, engage in verbal duels, and make choices that shape your story. Delve into emotional depth and intricate connections in this unique story.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Story Rich 10.9%
- #54 Araka~JK Exorcist Horror RPG
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 71 reviews2023
Dev: I'm moralistPub: BokiBoki Games
Windows
Manipulate the main character with power of telepathic, looking for the trace of Araka, an Exorcist imprisoned in the other world.
Why similar: Horror 21.4%, RPG 21.1%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Visual Novel 10.7%
- #55 Night Loops
68% matchVery Positive89% of 163 reviews2023
Dev: JiaquariumPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Psychological Horror 18.4%, Horror 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.4%, RPG 11.2%, Story Rich 10.5%
- #56 Subway Exorcist Girl
66% matchVery Positive83% of 307 reviews2025
Dev: 纤指游戏Pub: Delicate Fingers
Windows
A subway train plagued by strange occurrences. A part-time exorcist girl arrives to confront the supernatural chaos, with the unknown ahead.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.5%, Horror 16.4%, Visual Novel 13.5%, RPG 10.1%, Cute 9.3%
- #57 大海与你
67% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: 極楽阿鼻
Windows
《大海与你》是一款横版像素风rpg小游戏。超短篇，剧情向，多结局，微恐，操作简单，有少量解谜。
Why similar: RPG 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 21.2%, Horror 19.3%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Exploration 11%
- #58 Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum
65% matchVery Positive93% of 1,656 reviews2023
Dev: AstralShiftPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 22.2%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, RPG 15%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Anime 10.5%
- #59 见习侦探
70% matchMixed61% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: 全能侦探社
Windows
"Internship Detective" is a text adventure game of detective story from the perspective of double female masters. The two heroines Doudou (Intership detective) and Bobo (“big” detective) .
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25%, RPG 16.9%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Cute 15%, Story Rich 12.9%
- #60 筮灵 SHILING
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 275 reviews2024
Dev: WindField GamesPub: Mammorize
Windows
国产本土新怪谈恐怖游戏——幽魂社前社长在直播中突然失踪，销声匿迹数月后发来诡异消息，将你引入离奇的规则世界。走不出的吞人楼栋、满员即死的午夜巴士、地图上不存在的村庄，还有勾魂剧院、吃人公司……世界的“暗面”等待探索，怪谲的谜题等待揭露。
Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Visual Novel 16.4%, RPG 13.9%, Story Rich 12.5%
