
A short horror experience inspired by Indigenous Folklore
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A short horror experience inspired by Indigenous Folklore

Garden of Oblivion
A short horror point & click game about a teenager trapped in a dream-like garden. Will Reven be able to escape? It's up to you!

Fairy Deer
Fairy Deer is a kinetic thriller visual novel. Make your way deep into the terrifying Forest in search of the sole pathway to happiness—the mythical Fairy Deer.
A short horror point & click game about a teenager trapped in a dream-like garden. Will Reven be able to escape? It's up to you!
Why similar: Visual Novel 50.1%, Casual 20.7%, Horror 18.9%, Indie 10.3%
Fairy Deer is a kinetic thriller visual novel. Make your way deep into the terrifying Forest in search of the sole pathway to happiness—the mythical Fairy Deer.
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.1%, Horror 16.1%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Casual 10.8%, Supernatural 9.2%
From hit writer Ryukishi07, the creator of When They Cry, comes a story on the theme of “curses.” Strike down the dark riddle of dolls and soot in this supernatural horror visual novel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.3%, Mythology 17.9%, Supernatural 16.5%, Horror 12.9%, Hand-drawn 11.7%
Lana and Shawn learn that their new home might have been a bargain for a reason. A spooky old estate, priced at a discount and filled with antiques. Anyone would jump at the chance to buy it… but, then, why has it been empty for so long?
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.9%, Horror 20.3%, Supernatural 19%, Linear 17.5%, Dark 8.6%
You wake up with an aching head and the world out of focus. In front of you is a man accusing you of being “fake”. He looks exactly like you, down to the last scar and pimple, has the same memories, the same voice and the same personality. But who is lying and who is telling the truth? Who is fake and who is real?
Why similar: Visual Novel 53%, Horror 16.4%, Casual 14.1%, Indie 8.4%, Simulation 8.1%
Follow three stories set in a world where the dead linger, and things far worse wait beyond the veil.
Why similar: Visual Novel 55.7%, Horror 20.4%, Casual 14.8%, Indie 9.1%
A short visual novel about a person that wants achievements.
Why similar: Visual Novel 44.4%, Hand-drawn 25%, Casual 24%, Indie 4.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%
“Kupala” is a dark, non-linear horror visual novel inspired by Slavic folklore. Little Anya arrives at a village on the eve of Kupala Night — the sacred night of the ancient Slavs. In the quiet old house, her grandmother tells her tales of unclean spirits crossing into the living world...
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.1%, Mythology 25.2%, Horror 17.2%, Hand-drawn 13%, Dark 9.3%
Something's off about this dating app—— Spot the anomalies lurking in a dating app. Swipe through profile cards and judge the anomaly among 8. Get 9 right in a row to escape — one mistake and the loop starts over.
Why similar: Perma Death 43.6%, Horror 19.9%, Casual 9.8%, Supernatural 8.9%, Dark 6.6%
The is space filled with rumours of the temple, in which any desire can be fulfilled. Many tried to find it, but only two space refugees managed to discover it, whose planet was destroyed by the halfgod Constructor. Now they have a long path ahead - straight to the wishgranter.
Why similar: Perma Death 44.5%, Horror 13.7%, Linear 12.7%, Hand-drawn 8.5%, Casual 7.3%
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Why similar: Horror 45.9%, Visual Novel 42.2%, Indie 11.9%
Tiny Bunny: Prologue is a non-linear horror visual novel. Those, who have heard the voice of the forest, are beyond help.
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.1%, Horror 35.5%, Indie 8.1%, Dark 6.5%, Atmospheric 3.3%
An adventure game based on the Russian folktale "Vasilisa the Beautiful". A scary story about the journey to the mistress of the forbidden forest for magical powers.
Why similar: Mythology 23.8%, Horror 18.4%, Hand-drawn 16.9%, Linear 14.3%, Dark 9.6%
Toganeyobi, a horror escape puzzle game by Jamsanpoid (From Madness with Love).Protagonist Hachisuka Yuki lured by a high-paying shady gig,"connect to 11 numbers on the old public communicator at 2:00 AM." Whether you ■■■■ them or ■■■■ them is up to you.
Why similar: Visual Novel 45.1%, Horror 25.4%, Casual 15.9%, Dark 9.1%, Indie 3.3%
Her ex-boyfriend became a shut-in. The girl goes to visit him... then things start to go wrong. They always do, right? Experience two stories about digital gods and loss. And remember - believe in the net.
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.5%, Horror 30.5%, Dark 14.7%, Indie 8.3%
Don't Chat With Strangers is an experience puzzle game, mostly taking place in a single room. The main character in the middle of the night is approached by a strange girl in an online chat. Don't die and solve the mystery of the girl.
Why similar: Perma Death 54%, Horror 34.9%, Indie 11.1%
Welcome to Saint Marionette's theater! Tonight's show is all about love and faith... Our life here m̷a̷y̷ ̷b̷e̷ ̷a̷ ̷s̷i̷m̷u̷l̷a̷t̷i̷o̷n̷, ̷f̷u̷l̷l̷ ̷o̷f̷ ̷s̷t̷a̷t̷i̷c̷ ̷p̷a̷i̷n̷, but our feelings are very real! 🕊️🖤
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.9%, Casual 29.4%, Horror 22.5%, Indie 15.2%
An otome game that isn't quite otome — or simply, a visual novel. About dreams, writing, and death. Please be sure to read the content guide and notes.
Why similar: Visual Novel 77.8%, Casual 8.4%, Dark 6%, Indie 4.3%, Atmospheric 3.5%
The story of a young graduate witnessing the twilight of his world.
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.1%, Supernatural 25.3%, Linear 19.6%, Casual 11.6%, Indie 3%
Let’s Split Up is a visual novel with 24 completely different endings that change not only the outcome but also the beginning, the setting and the characters themselves.
Why similar: Visual Novel 72.2%, Casual 27.8%
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: Visual Novel 27.1%, Linear 18.3%, Horror 17.8%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Dark 9.5%
✣ Dread Chess is an original and strange narrative story-puzzle game with sandbox elements. Uncover mysteries by speaking with gods in Latin. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of madness, and reach one of many endings in an unfair game against Death that can be played ONLY ONCE...
Why similar: Perma Death 42.2%, Visual Novel 25.2%, Horror 15.6%, Dark 10.7%, Atmospheric 5%
The shadows are following you. Navigate an oppressive, familiar darkness in this 3rd-person psychological horror. Make use of your environment to escape the looming presence, and make your way safely home.
Why similar: Perma Death 32.1%, Horror 24.2%, Supernatural 22.2%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Simulation 5.8%
Following his mother's death, a young man meets a strange young girl in the Welsh countryside.
Why similar: Visual Novel 52.4%, Casual 31.4%, Indie 16.2%
Driftwood is a visual novel following Marcus Feick and his new life on Marthas Vineyard.
Why similar: Visual Novel 59.5%, Casual 18.9%, Simulation 12.2%, Indie 9.3%
You're going to work by train, but strange things happens on the way: the train stops, the pink fog appears outside and the man who came off the train immediately dies. The main characters turned out to be locked in the train without any clues about what's happening...
Why similar: Visual Novel 78.3%, Horror 7.6%, Casual 6.5%, Indie 4%, Atmospheric 2.8%
in this First-person horror game you will be discovering what's going on with missing persons and a corrupt scientist. Find items littered around to access locked doors and secret passages.
Why similar: Horror 35.1%, Casual 21.3%, Linear 20.5%, Dark 17%, Indie 3.9%
Learn the story of an ordinary girl Dokkaebi who decided to become a miner and farm the crypto currency
Why similar: Visual Novel 71.4%, Casual 18.6%, Indie 10%
As seen in Singapore's Doujima, Glass of Water Studios is proud to present It Comes Around, born from a partnership between Glass of Water Studios as well as Afterthought Studios (Forgotten,Not Lost & A More Beautiful World)A ritual to solve the mysterious death of a schoolmate goes horribly wrong, trapping the students and teachers o
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.6%, Indie 18.3%, Casual 18.3%, Horror 17.9%, Simulation 7.1%
A horror visual novel where you listen to the stories of victims and wrongdoers, and decide whether to allow revenge.
Why similar: Visual Novel 41.8%, Horror 36.4%, Simulation 15.2%, Indie 4.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Race against the clock to defeat the angry mobs that want to burn you out. Grab virtually anything -- sand dunes, animals, buildings, mountaintops. Then throw everything in your cauldron and turn it into unstoppable engines of pixellated 16-bit terror!
Why similar: Visual Novel 50.9%, Casual 32.4%, Indie 16.7%
Experience the short story of Alex and Nic as they share memories with each other while climbing a mountain together for the first time. For years, Alex has been going for climbs, and trying to get Nic to join. It’s a chance for them to remember their lives together and know why this climb is so important.
Why similar: Visual Novel 51.2%, Casual 31.5%, Indie 17.3%
Morok is interactive visual novel with a northern mood
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.9%, Casual 17.6%, Hand-drawn 17.5%, Indie 9.9%, Dark 9.4%
Read words and make choices as you immerse yourself in the adventures inside the protagonist's head. This dark visual novel tells the story of a lost man among corpses in a northern Russian town. Will you help the hero find a good ending? I don't know what to do with him anymore.
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.9%, Hand-drawn 19.8%, Casual 16.8%, Linear 10.5%, Dark 9.7%
Juniper's Knot is a short (~30 mins) kinetic novel about the meeting of a demon and a boy. A kinetic novel is a game that uses text, sound, and illustrations to tell a story.
Why similar: Visual Novel 57.6%, Casual 26.1%, Indie 14.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%
A non-linear, eerie visual novel inspired by Ukrainian folklore. Go caroling with Goat, Bear, and Granny to make choices that decide the villagers' fate, save dozens, or lead to disasters. Learn how powerful words and silence can be.
Why similar: Mythology 27.4%, Visual Novel 27.3%, Horror 16.4%, Supernatural 11.4%, Dark 9.7%
Gary is caught in a strange dream and now he must overcome the adversities on his path or perish in the attempt. In this adventure you will meet 3 children in dream-like scenarios, next to a mysterious girl who talks about a promise.
Why similar: Visual Novel 66.7%, Casual 14.7%, Simulation 10.3%, Indie 8.4%
Dysfunctional Systems: Orientation is a kinetic novel and a prequel to Dysfunctional Systems: Learning to Manage Chaos. It uses text, sound, and illustrations to tell a story and follows Winter Harrison during her first week at mediator school.
Why similar: Visual Novel 48.8%, Casual 33.8%, Indie 17.4%
Go about your normal every day life and meet new friends in this short visual novel!
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.7%, Horror 23.4%, Casual 14.5%, Dark 10.3%, Indie 3.7%
Psychological first-person horror. Fate brings you to your grandfather’s house, left abandoned after his mysterious disappearance. Explore it and uncover the dark secret hidden within.
Why similar: Mythology 30%, Horror 26.6%, Dark 15.2%, Linear 12.2%, Indie 10.2%
Five phantom thieves unexpectedly bump into each other at an art museum, a moment later, an art piece vanishes.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38.2%, Casual 22.3%, Hand-drawn 17.8%, Linear 16.7%, Indie 3.7%
You have a part-time job taking photos of anomalies in the night in Shinjuku.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.3%, Horror 18.9%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Dark 12.8%, Supernatural 11.8%
A horror visual novel told through the eyes of a sentient FPV drone on its final mission.
Why similar: Visual Novel 50.1%, Horror 29.9%, Simulation 9.6%, Atmospheric 5.2%, Indie 3.7%
DARKROOM: Ray of Light is a sequel of DARKROOM. You managed to figure out where you are, and now you have to find out what to do next. Do you want to know the end of Timmy’s story?
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.7%, Horror 18.9%, Supernatural 18.8%, Casual 17.6%, Indie 8.7%
Amy receives an invitation to a group chat set up by some of her former classmates. Its purpose is to reconnect after all these years. But soon more and more disturbing facts about Amy's classmates are revealed, and Amy begins to fear that the people she's texting with may not be what they seem.
Why similar: Visual Novel 29.7%, Horror 21.7%, Supernatural 15.2%, Dark 11%, Linear 10.9%
A horror visual novel set in a suburban city.
Why similar: Visual Novel 61.8%, Horror 22.7%, Indie 15.5%
Redemption of the Damned is a survival horror in the scenery of 19th century Europe.You are Professor Abraham Van Helsing who was summoned to a distant village to investigate a series of grisly murders. You were ambushed and when you wake up you discover things are more dire than expected.
Why similar: Perma Death 37.6%, Mythology 24%, Horror 18.2%, Dark 10.4%, Atmospheric 6.9%
Six Fingers is a psychological horror game where you solve puzzles, face obstacles, and experience Jump scares in a terrifying environment that tests your psychological strength
Why similar: Mythology 25.4%, Linear 25.1%, Horror 19.4%, Supernatural 17.3%, Dark 8.9%
A group of girls are having their vacation, alone. What would a group of girls do on a dark Christmas night? Of course, fortunetelling! Unfortunately for them, their boyfriends are not about to leave them alone and their sudden visit totally ruins their plans for fortune telling, turning it into a scary story contest.
Why similar: Visual Novel 79.5%, Horror 19.6%, Singleplayer 1%
The Red Triangle Factory is a conveyor worker simulator. Remove defective shapes by day and follow the thoughts of a protagonist whose dog has gone missing. In the evening, lose yourself in mini-games and music in your room in a shared apartment of alternative 21st-century St. Petersburg.
Why similar: Visual Novel 52.7%, Casual 28.5%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Indie 4.9%, Singleplayer 2%
In STARECROWN, a visual-novel merged with a puzzle-based horror experience, your ANGEL whose watched from the distance finally makes himself known. For the worse.
Why similar: Visual Novel 36.7%, Horror 28.4%, Hand-drawn 22.6%, Dark 8.9%, Indie 2.8%
My name is Jeremy. I can bring things to life.
Why similar: Visual Novel 34.3%, Horror 18%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Dark 13.6%, Casual 8%
alternatively: caring romantic partner or delicious confectionery dessert?
Why similar: Visual Novel 39.7%, Linear 26.3%, Casual 15.3%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Indie 2.6%
It's a 15-minute experimental visual novel about a love affair as weak as tea. Story consists of two chapters, formed by a mixture of four clues. It tells a love story about the sibyl and the prince.
Why similar: Visual Novel 47.1%, Casual 34.4%, Indie 18.5%
How much of someone can you cut away before there's nothing left? Find out in this chilling kinetic visual novel - IF YOU DARE!
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.7%, Horror 20.3%, Linear 20.1%, Hand-drawn 17.2%, Dark 9.7%
Fear is real. Sometimes tragedy needs nothing more than that. 💀 A short visual novel based on the story of the same name — about the silence that lets something shuffling into your home. 👁️👁️
Why similar: Visual Novel 35.9%, Horror 20.7%, Supernatural 15.8%, Dark 12.8%, Atmospheric 7.1%
俺はあの日、『カミサマ』を拾った。人気イラストレーターななかまいが送る、“カミサマ”の女の子と忘れられないひと夏を過ごすビジュアルノベルです。
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.2%, Mythology 20.2%, Supernatural 16.2%, Linear 12.2%, Casual 10.3%
A year-long journey to get a job at a game company! Will I be able to succeed in landing the job?
Why similar: Visual Novel 48.8%, Casual 21.7%, Simulation 15.5%, Indie 13.9%
A heartbreaking kinetic novel about the meeting of a depressed thirty years old man with a lost little girl he takes in his house.
Why similar: Visual Novel 69%, Casual 20.3%, Indie 9.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
The story of a group of friends who set out for some urban exploring. By breaking into this abandoned house, Emy, Perle, Oliver, and Faez just wanted to check out the rumors going around town. Little do they know, the energy inside is very real... and it's moving with them in the dark.
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.1%, Horror 22.3%, Linear 20.7%, Supernatural 13.1%, Indie 2.7%