- #1 Tsugunohi
97% matchMostly Positive73% of 584 reviews2021
Dev: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
One of the most terrifying J-horror games of all time is coming to Steam at long last. What's more, all you have to do is make the player walk to the left!? This collection includes the seven initial works of the popular Tsugunohi series, as well as an entirely new episode.
Why similar: Adventure 14.6%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Action 12%, Horror 11.1%, Psychological Horror 7.8%
- #2 Evil God Korone
96% matchVery Positive94% of 499 reviews2021
Dev: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
An unexpected collaboration from Tsugunohi, the game where horror invades daily life, and VTuber Inugami Korone, from VTuber group hololive. Inugami Korone, who has been live streaming many horror game, has become an evil goddess and taken over Tsugunohi. Now, chop your finger and give it to her.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.4%, Horror 19.5%, Adventure 17.4%, Dark 13.2%, Thriller 11.4%
- #3 Tsugunohi -The Chamber of Phantom Name-
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 91 reviews2025
Dev: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
"Tsugunohi -The Chamber of Phantom Name-" Launches on Steam! A new graduate, Kana Sakuragi, begins her new life in a renovated old house, "Akembara House." What seemed like a shiny, ideal property soon turns into a nightmare, as she is plagued by strange phenomena every night...
Why similar: Action 26.9%, Horror 24.8%, Adventure 21.6%, Dark 19.7%, Indie 3.9%
- #4 SHIKIYOKU -Teru Yumemi in the Nightmare-
95% matchVery Positive98% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
"There are things better left unknown" — The hidden paranormal horror ADV by ImCyan, creator of "Tsugunohi", is now on Steam. Detective Teru and his sister Luna investigate cases in spirits' dream worlds. Enjoy mystery, comedy, and horror across 9 episodes and 10+ hours of content.
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.7%, Action 25.2%, Adventure 13.6%, Dark 12.4%, Horror 12.3%
- #5 Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum
94% 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 26.9%, Anime 18.1%, Adventure 15.8%, Dark 12.6%, Casual 8.7%
- #6 Truth of Beauty Witch -Marine's treasure ship-
94% matchVery Positive90% of 107 reviews2023
Dev: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
A miraculous collaboration between Houshou Marine and "Tsugunohi" has come to fruition! When the main character becomes a crew member of a pirate ship led by Houshou Marine and realizes a certain fact, you are struck by a series of horrors. Can you unravel the secret behind Houshou Marine's beauty?
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.3%, Thriller 12.2%, Adventure 12.1%, Anime 12.1%, Horror 9.6%
- #7 THE NORMAL THING
93% matchVery Positive95% of 490 reviews2020
Dev: Orata Studio
Windows · Mac
THE NORMAL THING is a story about a dog who lost his memory. Sunless forests, strange gardens, weird inhabitants... Start a little journey to retrieve your memory.
Why similar: Adventure 31.8%, 2D 20.1%, Horror 18%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #8 NEODITRONIX
91% matchVery Positive83% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: log()Pub: SKY HOUR WORKS
Windows · Linux
THE DREAMCORE RHYTHM EXPERIENCE
Why similar: Horror 26%, Anime 25.8%, Adventure 20.1%, 2D 13.1%, Story Rich 12.5%
- #9 Heartbound
92% matchMixed55% of 3,671 reviews2018
Dev: Pirate Software
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Heartbound is a non-traditional role-playing game about a boy, his dog, secrets, and sanity.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 30%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Adventure 12.2%, Horror 11.4%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #10 HorrorVale
90% matchVery Positive99% of 423 reviews2024
Dev: BatWorks Software
Windows
HorrorVale: A grand Spooktacular adventure about a girl, her dog, and her long journey to save him in a strange and horrifying Underworld.
Why similar: RPGMaker 34.2% ★, Adventure 30%, Horror 25.1%, Indie 10.7%
- #11 The Case Book of Arne
91% matchVery Positive88% of 362 reviews2020
Dev: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
A vampire and a girl... who are they? The two of them have a secret and solve a strange case... In a world where paranormal activity takes place, "Player" solves a case in which a non-human becomes a suspect. Such a "detective adventure" is coming to STEAM.
Why similar: RPGMaker 16.7% ★, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Anime 13.9%, Horror 13.7%, Adventure 8.6%
- #12 Before The Night
89% matchVery Positive95% of 490 reviews2022
Dev: Uneducated Game Studio
Windows
Before The Night is a horror action adventure game based on a macabre twist to a fable. Survive in the tiny, cute animal village! Your animal friends will literally turn rabid at night! Uncover the secrets of the world where animals keep human pets. Join the cute pet human "Lisa" on her adventure!
Why similar: Action 19.8%, Adventure 18.3%, Horror 18.2%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Dark 10.9%
- #13 UNREAL LIFE
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,922 reviews2020
Dev: hako lifePub: room6
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 299.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
And now, for today's story.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.3%, Adventure 19.5%, Story Rich 11.4%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Psychological Horror 7.1%
- #14 [Chilla's Art] The Convenience Store | 夜勤事件
87% matchVery Positive82% of 3,227 reviews2020
Dev: Chilla's Art
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Convenience Store | 夜勤事件 is a J-horror game about a college girl on a night shift.
Why similar: Horror 25.7%, Walking Simulator 17.9%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Adventure 8.9%, Action 7.4%
- #15 [Chilla's Art] Okaeri | おかえり
88% matchMixed66% of 788 reviews2019
Dev: Chilla's Art
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 54 min≥1hr: 16%
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: Walking Simulator 20.7%, Horror 14.5%, Adventure 10.8%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Thriller 9.8%
- #16 NAGAISAN
86% matchVery Positive95% of 124 reviews2024
Dev: LuuuLuuuL
Windows
I came to know "her." Since then, I've felt someone's gaze from somewhere. Memories of the place I reached while searching for a lost dog in the past. I'm not sure if it's connected, but I did something. "NAGAISAN" is an adventure game based on urban legends.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.6%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Horror 14.7%, Anime 12.6%, Adventure 11.6%
- #17 [Chilla's Art] Stigmatized Property | 事故物件
86% matchVery Positive80% of 1,351 reviews2019
Dev: Chilla's Art
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Stigmatized Property, 事故物件 (Jiko bukken) is a horror game inspired by haunted apartment rooms in Japan. These properties are known to have cheap rents and you play to find out the exact reason why.
Why similar: Horror 20%, Adventure 16.6%, Action 16.6%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Psychological Horror 11.3%
- #18 CANINE
85% matchVery Positive97% of 338 reviews2023
Dev: Puko
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 1.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%
PSX style horror game about a boy looking for his dog, kidnapped by an evil corporation that runs experiments with pets.
Why similar: Horror 37.5%, Psychological Horror 29%, Action 13%, Adventure 11%, Indie 7.3%
- #19 a pet shop after dark
84% 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: Horror 23%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Dark 19.1%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Adventure 9.6%
- #20 2D Platformer GAME (Toy Factory)
84% matchVery Positive95% of 91 reviews2021
Dev: Jo.Jo art
Windows
It is a 2D adventure game with cute characters.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.4%, Anime 17.6%, Adventure 17.5%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Action 7.7%
- #21 CowaCowa: Jinmenken
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: nobisiko games
Windows
"CowaCowa: Jinmenken" is a 3D horror adventure game based on the Japanese urban legend of the "Jinmenken," a dog with a human face. Explore a hand-drawn 2.5D world from a first-person perspective, uncovering eerie mysteries in a quiet residential neighborhood at night.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 39.6%, Horror 31.5%, Adventure 18.3%, Story Rich 5.8%, Indie 3.9%
- #22 DEEP FOG
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 145 reviews2022
Dev: Devil Beetle Games
Windows
Deep Fog is a single-player, 2D horizontal pixel horror/adventure game. Explore the strange events that occurred in Fog City. The game's 5 chapters will be released in phases.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, Thriller 20.2%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Horror 14.9%, Dark 8.9%
- #23 Aooni
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 973 reviews2024
Dev: Game Studio Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
[This is the origin of "Blue Tragedy"]The legendary horror game "Ao Oni" is now available on Steam!
Why similar: Horror 31.4%, RPGMaker 31.2% ★, 2D 10.9%, Adventure 10.5%, Action 9.2%
- #24 Dawg Game
79% matchVery Positive98% of 97 reviews2025
Dev: Big Noses Entertainment
Windows
DAWG GAME is a comedy adventure about what Maksim does off-stream. Step into the life of a streamer: handle important tasks, take care of yourself, and try to finally go live!
Why similar: Action 40.2%, Adventure 36.3%, Atmospheric 23.5%
- #25 [Chilla's Art] Night Delivery | 例外配達
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,318 reviews2021
Dev: Chilla's Art
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Night Delivery | 例外配達 is a psychological Japanese horror adventure game.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19%, Horror 16.5%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Adventure 12.2%, Thriller 11.8%
- #26 KAKUSANKIBOU / 扩散希望
82% matchVery Positive83% of 160 reviews2018
Dev: あみそ組Pub: Pujia8 Studio
Windows
Basically the story goes as visual novel form. Sometimes, the system switches into dot part, and you can control the character to continue the story.
Why similar: RPGMaker 21.9% ★, Anime 18.8%, Adventure 16.1%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Horror 13.8%
- #27 Anxiety Puppy
78% matchVery Positive97% of 239 reviews2025
Dev: 小狗工作室Pub: Erabit
Windows
Anxiety Puppy is a 2D interactive narrative game that focuses on anxiety. In the game, anxiety is personified as a little puppy. Players will explore its story and try to coexist with it. Go find its traces and give it a hug.
Why similar: Adventure 42.9%, Casual 25.4%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Indie 9.7%, 2D 8.1%
- #28 Cat and Ghostly Road
80% matchVery Positive93% of 219 reviews2020
Dev: BOV
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Cat and Ghostly Road is an atmospheric point-and-click quest in which you play as a white cat. You have to go on a dangerous journey to the world of ghosts and demons. Not all things are what they seems.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.7%, Adventure 23.5%, 2D 11.4%, Casual 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.6%
- #29 DogDogDog
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: LuuuLuuuL
Windows
"DogDogDog" is a horror adventure game set in modern times. Recently, you have been feeling like someone is stalking you, making you anxious with the feeling of being watched and hearing noises everywhere. Suddenly, you recall your past pet dog, only to encounter a "DOG" in the present.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 44.4%, Psychological Horror 20.6%, Horror 16.7%, Adventure 7.3%, Casual 5.1%
- #30 Hollow Mind: The Lost Puppy
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 57 reviews2020
Dev: storkyproduct
Windows
A small puppy will have to fight with their fears and find all the positive memories, personified by soft toys, in completely different locations. Beautiful graphics, pleasant sounds, and interesting performance. Just relax and feel the atmosphere of adventure.
Why similar: Adventure 47.2%, Casual 20.4%, Indie 17.8%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #31 The Death | Thần Trùng
76% matchVery Positive91% of 2,978 reviews2022
Dev: DUT Studio
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
The Death | Thần Trùng is a Viet Nam psychological horror adventure game made by three Vietnamese people from a tiny indie studio. The game takes place in Hanoi city in 2022.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.5%, Horror 19.7%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Adventure 11.4%, Casual 6.7%
- #32 Locked Up
77% matchVery Positive86% of 98 reviews2022
Dev: Coyote's CorpsePub: Akiyamy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Together with Snezhana and her dog Ayda you will go to the woods for mushroom hunting. An ordinary adventure does not foreshadow adversity, until you decide to step into an uncharted plase… A short but atmospheric visual novel that will give you goosebumps.
Why similar: Horror 17.7%, Anime 16.2%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Dark 12.9%, Adventure 12%
- #33 The NOexistenceN of you AND me
72% 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 36.8%, Anime 28.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, Adventure 9.5%, 2D 6.8%
- #34 Trick & Treat
76% 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: RPGMaker 35.4% ★, Horror 18.7%, Adventure 15.6%, Anime 13%, Casual 7.4%
- #35 Skinwalkers Valley
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Fireplay Studio
Windows
The protagonist, Ethan, heads into the forest with his dog, Ranger, for a simple hunting trip. At first, nothing seems out of the ordinary—but as the time goes on, the hunt slowly turns into a nightmare. Something strange and unexplainable lurks deep within the woods...
Why similar: Walking Simulator 37.2%, Horror 15.5%, Adventure 14.6%, Dark 12.2%, Psychological Horror 10.8%
- #36 Sunset Hills
75% matchMixed61% of 601 reviews2024
Dev: Cotton Game
Windows · Mac
After being discharged from the army and starting to write novels, Nico embarks on a trip to the world with the roar of a train, encountering all kinds of people and events on the way, and experiencing the new world after the war, and the real purpose of Nico's trip gradually emerges ......
Why similar: Adventure 35.2%, Atmospheric 24%, Casual 16.9%, Story Rich 15.2%, Indie 8.8%
- #37 HOLEHOLE
74% matchVery Positive87% of 120 reviews2023
Dev: LuuuLuuuL
Windows
"HOLEHOLE" is a relaxed adventure game where players freely explore a map, collect objects, and assist residents through conversations. The game features a visual novel-style storytelling experience and allows players to progress at their own pace.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 50.8%, Adventure 18.2%, Atmospheric 11%, Dark 10%, Casual 6.9%
- #38 That Which Gave Chase
72% matchVery Positive92% of 1,055 reviews2023
Dev: AslakPub: Fremmed
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 1.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A first-person dog sledding horror game. Play as a sled dog musher hired to transport a scientist deep into the unforgiving wastes of the arctic.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 36.1%, Horror 18.1%, Dark 13.6%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Adventure 10%
- #39 Ruff Night At The Gallery
73% matchVery Positive92% of 223 reviews2020
Dev: Casey Donnellan Games LLC
Windows
Ruff Night At The Gallery is an adorable short-form horror masterpiece featuring art, dogs, and spooky ghosts. Explore the gallery, find some keys, and admire the artwork...just don’t get licked!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 48.9%, Horror 28.5%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Adventure 8.5%, Indie 3.2%
- #40 DISCOPUP
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 507 reviews2025
Dev: Parry Mechanics
Windows · Mac
DISCOPUP is a mystery game about a seal who wants to sneak inside a dogs-only party. Explore the city and meet shady characters as your search for the perfect dog costume.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 38.3%, Dark 22.3%, Story Rich 17.1%, Adventure 12.8%, Indie 8.5%
- #41 Train of Afterlife
77% 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: Adventure 25.2%, Anime 21.3%, Casual 16.4%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Indie 9.5%
- #42 [Chilla's Art] Missing Children | 行方不明
73% matchVery Positive84% of 629 reviews2020
Dev: Chilla's Art
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 1.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Missing Children | 行方不明 is a Japanese horror-themed adventure game about a bully detective searching for reported missing children.
Why similar: Action 17.5%, Walking Simulator 17.3%, Adventure 17.3%, Horror 15.1%, Casual 11.3%
- #43 [Chilla's Art] Hanako | 花子さん
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 250 reviews2020
Dev: Chilla's Art
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Hanako | 花子さん is a Japanese survival horror adventure game.
Why similar: Horror 22.6%, Action 22.5%, Anime 21.2%, Adventure 20.8%, Casual 13%
- #44 Deteriorate.1
71% 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: Side Scroller 42.4%, Horror 18.3%, RPGMaker 18.1% ★, Adventure 11.6%, 2D 7.5%
- #45 CHAOS;HEAD NOAH
70% matchVery Positive88% of 1,810 reviews2022
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 52.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
CHAOS;HEAD NOAH is now available on Steam!
Why similar: Anime 28.2%, Psychological Horror 25.9%, Adventure 18.9%, Story Rich 12.7%, Horror 8.3%
- #46 the 9th day:第九日
73% matchVery Positive92% of 317 reviews2017
Dev: Lingtan Studio
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The story of The 9th Day, that started with the autumn fire incident, begins here…
Why similar: Adventure 45%, Anime 37.5%, Indie 17.5%
- #47 POPGOES Arcade
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,574 reviews2022
Dev: Kane CarterPub: Clickteam
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Battle the corrupt animals of the forest, collect valuable items and abilities, and save the world, TWICE, in this retro-styled RPG adventure! As an official spinoff of the Five Nights at Freddy's horror game series, you can expect familiar characters, loads of secrets, and maybe some scares...
Why similar: Horror 76.2%, Indie 8.3%, Singleplayer 8.2%, 2D 7.3%
- #48 Alicemare
71% matchVery Positive89% of 1,193 reviews2016
Dev: △○□× (Miwashiba)Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Anime 20.5%, Horror 17.2%, Psychological Horror 17%, Adventure 16.6%, Indie 6.7%
- #49 The Good Dog: Chasing Shadows
69% matchVery Positive82% of 60 reviews2026
Dev: Poultry Party Games
Windows
In The Good Dog: Chasing Shadows, play as a dog defending your family from paranormal creatures. Explore the world and solve environmental puzzles to save your loved ones and uncover the mystery.
Why similar: Horror 45%, Action 25.3%, Adventure 16.8%, Story Rich 12.9%
- #50 Thy Creature
71% matchVery Positive82% of 142 reviews2022
Dev: Growing Seeds
Windows
A dark fantasy story adventure to face the long-forgotten 「memories」!
Why similar: Dark 21.4%, Adventure 19.2%, Horror 15.1%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Story Rich 12.4%
- #51 Decollate Decoration
67% matchVery Positive93% of 314 reviews2026
Dev: KANEKODOPub: KEMCO
Windows
This is a point-and-click, command-selection style adventure game where the protagonist is a girl who has become a ghost. The objective is to fulfill her desires by speaking to her beloved "him" causing poltergeists, visiting in dreams, or even cursing.
Why similar: Horror 31.6%, Adventure 30.5%, Casual 15.6%, 2D 7%, Story Rich 5.3%
- #52 Tales of the Black Forest
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 15,169 reviews2019
Dev: 拾英工作室
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
In a world filled with yōkai, a surging dark power has overshadowed a Japanese town. A group of 2 developers have produced a Japanese pixel adventure game to tell a tale that dates back to the Heisei era...In the name of dreams and passion.
Why similar: RPGMaker 34.3% ★, Horror 17.1%, Adventure 13%, Anime 10.5%, Psychological Horror 6.7%
- #53 Tide Up
69% matchVery Positive92% of 264 reviews2022
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Tide Up is a rather dark and gloomy adventure game. Accompany the girl in a dreamlike world of wonder. Collect the pearls scattered around the world and help the girl escape!
Why similar: RPGMaker 31% ★, Anime 13.5%, Horror 12.7%, Adventure 11.8%, Psychological Horror 8.2%
- #54 Parry Nightmare
68% matchVery Positive85% of 175 reviews2024
Dev: KAKUKAKU GAMESPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Team up with your "other self", Honno-chan, as you parry, pummel and pulse your way out of your darkest nightmare in this one-of-a-kind "parry heaven" action game!
Why similar: Anime 20.5%, Action 17.4%, Casual 15.2%, Adventure 13.5%, Story Rich 12.6%
- #55 FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water
67% matchVery Positive83% of 6,431 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 30.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
“FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water” comes to Steam for the first time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the horror-adventure series FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO. The game is set on sacred Mt. Hikami, a site of many mysterious and terrifying incidents.
Why similar: Horror 34%, Psychological Horror 29.9%, Adventure 12.1%, Anime 7.1%, Dark 5.4%
- #56 Stray Cat Crossing
68% matchVery Positive93% of 648 reviews2015
Dev: JurloPub: Fridge
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Stray Cat Crossing is an indie pixel horror game about an encounter with a mysterious little girl named Cat. Explore a surreal world filled with colorful characters, challenging riddles, and dark secrets.
Why similar: RPGMaker 40.6% ★, Adventure 26.4%, Horror 23.3%, Indie 9.7%
- #57 MORSOMNIA:0
65% matchVery Positive98% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: 沐沐睡星
Windows
Interacting with the unidentified life form “Kuon”, we move forward with the pain. A surreal, mysterious fancy adventure.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 45.2%, Adventure 26.2%, Atmospheric 25.1%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #58 Sheepy: A Short Adventure
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,730 reviews2024
Dev: MrSuicideSheep
Windows
A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 38%, Adventure 20.1%, Casual 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.7%, 2D 9.7%
- #59 Ib
63% 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 22%, Horror 20.7%, Anime 16.6%, Story Rich 10.1%, 2D 8.9%
- #60 [Chilla's Art] Parasocial | パラソーシャル
64% matchVery Positive94% of 1,646 reviews2023
Dev: Chilla's Art
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Parasocial | パラソーシャル is a Japanese horror game about a live streamer.
Why similar: Horror 25.5%, Psychological Horror 23.4%, Thriller 16.8%, Anime 11.6%, Atmospheric 7%