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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Horror, 2D.

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"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!

Reviews: Very Positive — 98% — of 62 reviews
Released: 2025-09-24
Developer: 盾构机 Tunnel Boring Machine
Genres: RPG, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows

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    Why similar: Conversation 21.8%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Psychological Horror 19.1%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Cute 11.5%

  57. #57 UCOPIA
    66% matchVery Positive97% of 104 reviews2025
    Dev: YunTYB
    Windows

    This is a story about art, profit, and friendship.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.7%, Word Game 21.7%, Multiple Endings 16.9%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Choices Matter 7.4%

  58. #58 Watertight
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 175 reviews2025
    Dev: Tiny Studio
    Windows

    A short first-person horror game. An accident cripples your submarine while trying to find the wreck of the Titanic. In the darkness, you must restore life-support systems through tense puzzles, only to discover that you are not alone.

    Why similar: Underwater 28.3%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Horror 13.6%, Surreal 10.3%

  59. #59 The Doll's Window
    69% 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 26.1%, Cute 13.1%, Puzzle 12.7%, RPG 12%, Horror 11.5%

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