- #1 Paper Lily - Chapter 1
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 8,786 reviews2024
Dev: Leef 6010
Windows
Median: 4.0 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 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, RPG 11.3%, Story Rich 10.4%, Anime 9.8%
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 5,902 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 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Anime 10.9%, RPG 10.3%, Story Rich 9.9%
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 5,289 reviews2022
Dev: kouriPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.2%, Horror 14.6%, Story Rich 11.6%, RPG 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%
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 6,230 reviews2025
Dev: HakababunkoPub: SHUEISHA GAMES
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 23.7%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Horror 12.6%, Story Rich 12.3%
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 88,316 reviews2020
Dev: OMOCAT, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 25.6 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 34.3%, Story Rich 17%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, RPG 12.8%, 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 3,609 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 15.4%, RPG 11.5%, 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 6,736 reviews2016
Dev: senPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.3 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 26.4%, Horror 22.2%, Anime 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Story Rich 8.9%
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 874 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 23.6%, RPG 18.9%, Horror 15.4%, Story Rich 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 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 228 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 17.5%, Horror 13.1%, RPG 12%, Interactive Fiction 10%, 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% matchVery Positive95% of 4,117 reviews2018
Dev: FummyPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 34.2%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, RPG 11.2%, Story Rich 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 Positive90% of 479 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 22.2%, Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Horror 14.7%, Visual Novel 14.3%, RPG 14.1%
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 5,382 reviews2016
Dev: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 53.3 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 12.2%, Story Rich 11.5%
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 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 23.4%, Horror 22.5%, Anime 17.1%, Story Rich 15%, RPG 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant supernatural mystery game that focuses on investigating urban legends through a visual novel and adventure lens.
- #14 The Aquarium does not dance Special Edition
88% matchVery Positive97% of 300 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 13.9%, 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.
- #15 Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority-
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,394 reviews2023
Dev: NankidaiPub: 0UP GAMES
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 13.6 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: Psychological Horror 21.6%, Interactive Fiction 21.4%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Anime 11.3%, 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.
- #16 Fall into decay
86% matchVery Positive92% of 109 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 10.4%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Cute 9.9%
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 Corpse Party
86% matchVery Positive89% of 1,396 reviews2016
Dev: GrisGrisPub: XSEED Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 17.1 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 25.8%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Anime 13.7%, Visual Novel 11%, RPG 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A seminal horror RPG that emphasizes character survival and uncovering the history of a haunted location.
- #18 Misao - 2024 HD Remaster
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,556 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 15.2%, 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.
- #19 Illusion Carnival
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,312 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 11.4%, Story Rich 11.2%
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 64,754 reviews2016
Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 28.1 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 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 20.6%, Cute 20%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, 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 Positive98% of 1,582 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 17.2%, RPG 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Horror 11%
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 130 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 13.9%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Story Rich 11.4%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Anime 10.5%
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 117 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 15.2%, RPG 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 13%, 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 Positive99% of 68 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 16.7%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Visual Novel 11.7%, RPG 11.6%, 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 Positive91% of 198 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 19.4%, RPG 14.1%, Story Rich 12.9%, Funny 12.2%, Cute 12.1%
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 10,543 reviews2018
Dev: kikiyamaPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 70.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.1%, Horror 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Cute 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive surreal exploration game that inspired countless modern psychological horror RPGs.
- #27 The NOexistenceN of you AND me
76% 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: Psychological Horror 23.4%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Anime 11.5%, Cute 11.2%
- #28 At Home Alone Final
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,152 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 24.7%, Horror 17.8%, RPG 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Interactive Fiction 7.9%
- #29 At Home Alone
79% matchVery Positive85% of 1,906 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 27.1%, Horror 23.4%, Anime 13.4%, RPG 12.1%, Cute 9.6%
- #30 DEAD LAMB WALKING
77% matchVery Positive97% of 200 reviews2024
Dev: Lyn Mametchi
Windows
A story about a dead lamb walking.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Horror 11.8%, Cute 10.9%
- #31 羽翼的祈愿 - Feather Of Praying
79% matchVery Positive95% of 335 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 14.9%, Horror 12.8%, RPG 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10.2%
- #32 Yuki「清醒梦」
75% matchVery Positive99% of 409 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 31.1%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Story Rich 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
- #33 东方心之解束~Saving from the devil
77% matchVery Positive98% of 182 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 15.4%, Cute 14.1%, RPG 13.3%, Anime 12.9%
- #34 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 20.7%, RPG 19.3%, Horror 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Cute 9.6%
- #35 Alice's World
74% matchVery Positive90% of 414 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 13.4%, Story Rich 12.6%, Anime 11.8%
- #36 Antrabhara
75% 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 24.8%, RPG 18.1%, Anime 14%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Cartoon 8.7%
- #37 This is Interesting
73% matchVery Positive99% of 81 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 20.9%, RPG 15.9%, Horror 12.1%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #38 Blackout Hospital
73% matchVery Positive97% of 184 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 猫不语
76% 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 19.7%, Horror 17%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Anime 10.8%
- #40 百禾梦境漫游 Wandering Dreams of Yuri
72% matchVery Positive91% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: 琉璃花糖制作组Pub: u-secret studio
Windows
She becomes Alice of the fairy tale world and joins forces with the mysterious Zixuan to explore the twisted world of fantasy: name-grabbing factions, invisible witches ...... In their light-hearted adventures, they gradually uncover the truth and endeavour to return to reality.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.3%, RPG 13.5%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Cartoony 9.5%, Cute 9.4%
- #41 The Rule Of SHE
72% matchVery Positive85% of 61 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%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, RPG 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%
- #42 缄默咖啡厅
73% matchVery Positive82% of 229 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 28%, Interactive Fiction 25.4%, Psychological Horror 20.2%, Horror 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 11%
- #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 26.5%, Cute 13.9%, RPG 13.7%, Horror 11.4%, Story Rich 10.4%
- #44 The Simen Rumors
70% matchVery Positive79% of 426 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 65.6%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, RPG 7.1%, Story Rich 6.1%, Adventure 4.7%
- #45 Buy a Croquette!
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 8,374 reviews2024
Dev: 越青Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 20.5%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Funny 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Visual Novel 10.1%
- #46 Trick & Treat
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,413 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 18.2%, RPG 15.3%, Anime 11.7%, Cute 11.2%
- #47 Five Stages of Pink
71% matchVery Positive98% of 94 reviews2022
Dev: Kaffein
Windows · Mac · Linux
Psychological horror and mystery game about a boy who desperately wants a Normal life in the most abnormal city in the world. Help Timor understand his cruel life in this supernatural city and investigate murders while trying to escape Death. This is a visual novel and point and click game.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.1%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Horror 12.7%, Story Rich 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 11%
- #48 Midnight Syndrome
70% matchVery Positive99% of 103 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 17.7%, Cute 14.4%, Anime 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%
- #49 Deteriorate.1
70% matchVery Positive92% of 132 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 28.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Colorful 7.3%
- #50 My Sticker Book
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,410 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 30.1%, Cute 19.1%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, RPG 12.7%, Cartoony 8.3%
- #51 Cursed Mansion
71% matchVery Positive88% of 69 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 20.4%, Horror 16.6%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, RPG 11%
- #52 Night Loops
69% matchVery Positive89% of 168 reviews2023
Dev: JiaquariumPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 18.3%, Horror 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.3%, RPG 11.3%, Story Rich 10.5%
- #53 You Are NOT Bunnygirl
67% matchVery Positive96% of 118 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 18.2%, Horror 12.3%, RPG 12%, Story Rich 10.9%, Cute 10.8%
- #54 a pet shop after dark
68% matchVery Positive89% of 407 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 22.6%, Horror 16.6%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Female Protagonist 10.4%
- #55 妄生 - Wandering Souls
66% matchVery Positive91% of 127 reviews2026
Dev: GOCORE
Windows
"Wandering Souls" is a visual novel game set in modern China. It tells a touching story about love, sacrifice, and repentance. Through delicate narrative and profound character creation, it brings players an immersive audio-visual experience.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.8%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Story Rich 12.9%, Cartoony 12.6%
- #56 大海与你
67% matchVery Positive95% of 59 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 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 21%, Horror 19.4%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Exploration 10.9%
- #57 Kimi to Kanojo no LILYVAGANZA
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 868 reviews2024
Dev: 赤月めう
Windows
This is a Yandere Yuri horror game where character sprites and still images move smoothly, created using Live2D and TyranoScript. If you enjoy Yandere Yuri horror filled with obsessive love, we highly recommend giving it a try.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.1%, Horror 16.8%, Cute 16.5%, Anime 15.5%, Female Protagonist 13.2%
- #58 Subway Exorcist Girl
66% matchVery Positive83% of 324 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 17.3%, Horror 16.5%, Visual Novel 13.6%, RPG 10.1%, Cute 9.4%
- #59 Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo
66% matchMostly Positive80% of 139 reviews2025
Dev: DankHeartsPub: WhisperGames
Windows
Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a multi-ending mystery adventure game. A group of boys and girls who have lost their memories gather in a “Tokyo” that is both familiar and unfamiliar. They must trace their lost memories to escape the bizarre labyrinths. Are they prepared to confront their “true selves”?
Why similar: Visual Novel 20.6%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Anime 16.2%, Story Rich 15.3%, RPG 12.4%
- #60 Rental
64% matchVery Positive92% of 5,552 reviews2024
Dev: Lonely HousePub: Animita Project
Windows
Rental is a short and spooky adventure game about the dangers of renting a house in an unknown place.
Why similar: Horror 34.5%, Psychological Horror 17%, Cute 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Exploration 10.8%
