Games Like Yomawari: Lost in the Dark

The dark is no place to be alone. After a beautiful show of summer fireworks, two young girls begin to make their way home. However, a mysterious attacker separates them, and both must brave the haunting night filled with unspeakable terrors and survive the darkness.

Why similar: Horror 21.6%, Strategy 19%, Anime 17.5%, Cute 15.1%, Adventure 15%

Why You'll Like It: As a direct sequel in the same series, it offers the most identical gameplay loop of stealth-based exploration and atmospheric horror.

A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.8%, Anime 14.7%, Exploration 13.2%, Cute 11.5%, Female Protagonist 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 2D horror game that perfectly captures the feeling of a vulnerable protagonist trapped in a surreal, hostile environment.

A quiet evening stroll takes a turn for the worse as a tragic accident befalls a little girl and her dog. When her sister goes missing later in the night, the little girl decides to venture out into the eerie darkness to search for her loved ones as evil spirits haunt the alleyways and streets of her once-peaceful town.

Why similar: Horror 20%, Anime 19.7%, Cute 18%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Adventure 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is the original entry that established the series' signature blend of cute aesthetics and terrifying, vulnerable exploration.

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 20.7%, Anime 17.9%, Survival Horror 14.7%, Horror 10.7%, Exploration 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title features the same exploration-heavy, puzzle-solving gameplay within a dark, narrative-driven horror setting.

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 21.7%, Anime 17.6%, Exploration 10.8%, Cute 9%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a similar blend of cute pixel art and deep, unsettling psychological horror themes.

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 23.8%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Survival Horror 11.5%, Anime 10.4%, 2D 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the iconic RPGMaker horror aesthetic and focuses on trial-and-error survival against supernatural threats.

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 16.2%, Survival Horror 14.9%, Anime 13.9%, Exploration 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 2D horror exploration game that focuses on uncovering dark secrets in a cursed school environment.

The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters is a Korean survival horror-adventure. Venture from your deserted school to survive the horrors of the night. Explore the surrounding Sehwa district and uncover the shadow realm's dark secrets. Use everything at your disposal to avoid a demoness hellbent on killing you!

Why similar: Survival Horror 24.2%, Horror 14.4%, Adventure 12.3%, Anime 11%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling horror game that emphasizes stealth and running from stalkers in a school setting, much like the Yomawari series.

Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

Why similar: Horror 20.1%, Atmospheric 18.8%, Psychological Horror 18%, Adventure 14.8%, Survival Horror 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully captures the feeling of being a small, defenseless child navigating a world of grotesque, towering threats.

In the depths of a labyrinthine ruin, a young girl named Mion rises from a deep sleep. Lost, alone, and with no memory of how she got here or where her parents are, she is greeted by two fireflies—one composed entirely of light, and another who lurks among the shadows.

Why similar: Anime 21.8%, Cute 17.3%, Strategy 15.1%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Adventure 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Another NIS title that utilizes a cute aesthetic to mask a dark, challenging puzzle-platformer experience.

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: Anime 22%, Horror 17.1%, Exploration 14.4%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Adventure 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully crafted 2D horror game that emphasizes exploration and uncovering the truth behind a mysterious, shifting reality.

A girl awakens in a castle void of color and time, affixed with the Curse of Thorns upon her back. After meeting a sleeping giant, the two work together to escape. Help them unravel the mystery of the thorns and the history behind the somber castle.

Why similar: Anime 22.3%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Cute 16.4%, Adventure 14.3%, Horror 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio as Yomawari, this game shares the distinct art style and puzzle-platforming mechanics.

Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.8%, Horror 16.8%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Survival Horror 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric 2D horror game uses a similar side-scrolling perspective to tell a haunting story rooted in psychological and historical dread.

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 42.7%, Horror 12.5%, Adventure 10.6%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal horror adventure that centers on a young girl navigating a disturbing world, mirroring the child-protagonist perspective.

An anthology series that serves as a Corpse Party sequel, prequel, midquel, and alternate universe tale all in one. Rejoin old friends for a deeper dive into the haunted halls of Heavenly Host Elementary...

Why similar: JRPG 27%, Anime 18.1%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Survival Horror 12.6%, Horror 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar anime-inspired horror experience with a focus on atmospheric storytelling and supernatural dread.

Lost forever in the pitch black! But that's what makes it fun! The vast corridors covered in darkness change with each play. All you can do is run or hide from the frightening Apparitions. Use unique items and Karuta cards with special powers in your desperate search for an escape from the darkness!

Why similar: JRPG 26.8%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Strategy 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Horror 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-focused horror game that emphasizes the tension of being hunted in a dark, procedural environment.

Japanese survival horror game "FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse" is back with better graphics.

Why similar: JRPG 27.1%, Survival Horror 17.8%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Horror 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A Japanese horror classic that captures the same eerie, ghost-filled atmosphere and vulnerability of the protagonist.

A third-person horror adventure that draws inspiration from Indonesian urban legend. Play as Linda, a high school student with the ability to sense and see ghosts. This spine-chilling sequel expands on the cult hit original, making DreadOut 2 another terrifying addition to the horror genre.

Why similar: Survival Horror 22.7%, Anime 13.9%, Exploration 13%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Open World 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar focus on exploring haunted environments and using a camera to interact with supernatural entities.

Fear the Spotlight is an atmospheric third-person horror adventure with a disturbing mystery to unravel. Sneak into school after hours with Vivian and Amy, survive a séance gone wrong, solve tactile puzzles, and, whatever you do, stay out of the spotlight…

Why similar: Survival Horror 21.8%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Exploration 11.5%, Female Protagonist 11%, Retro 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on classic school-based horror that emphasizes atmospheric puzzles and stealth.

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: JRPG 32.2%, Psychological Horror 18%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Horror 9.9%, Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D horror game that focuses on survival and exploration, capturing the feeling of being trapped in an inescapable facility.

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 18.5%, Anime 12.5%, Exploration 11.4%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: An indie horror game that uses RPGMaker to create a tense, multi-ending experience centered on exploration and survival.

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.7%, Cute 12.6%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Adventure 10.3%, Horror 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, whimsical adventure that explores the tragic and unsettling journey of a young child through a dangerous world.

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Survival Horror 25.8%, Psychological Horror 21.6%, Anime 14.4%, Horror 13.3%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled cosmic horror game that excels at creating a sense of impending doom through exploration and investigation.

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Survival Horror 35.9%, Psychological Horror 27.4%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: While more sci-fi, it shares the intense atmosphere, resource management, and psychological weight found in top-tier horror games.

Cat in the Box is a horror adventure game. Help the poor girl explore the mansion and escape from unknown entities that are pursuing her. Use a variety of tools and your wits to overcome any challenges you face. At times, you'll even have to wake yourself from nightmares to survive.

Why similar: Horror 24.1%, Psychological Horror 17.7%, Adventure 16.8%, Survival Horror 10.9%, Anime 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An indie horror title that focuses on mystery and exploration within a confined, unsettling setting.

Notorious cult-classic Korean horror. Sneak into school at midnight to return your sweetheart's diary and get caught in a terrifying game of cat and mouse. Explore haunted hallways, solve classic survival horror puzzles and escape the clutches of a killer Janitor who is out for your blood.

Why similar: Survival Horror 27.5%, Horror 19.8%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Adventure 12.7%, Anime 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A school-based horror game that relies on stealth and hiding from pursuers, capturing the tension of being trapped in a familiar yet hostile space.

A summer night consumes the girls... Exploration type horror ADV game

Why similar: Anime 18.4%, Exploration 15.6%, Cute 13.5%, Adventure 10.9%, Horror 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel-style horror game that prioritizes exploration and narrative choices in a spooky, urban setting.

A 2.5D horror game inspired by Clock Tower and Fatal Frame, mixing cyberpunk with traditional Cantonese folklore. With careful attention to pacing, atmosphere and storytelling, Sense hopes to return the horror genre to its roots by celebrating visceral horror and the slow, fearful creep of dread.

Why similar: Survival Horror 19.2%, Anime 15.2%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Exploration 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2.5D horror game that blends anime aesthetics with traditional ghost-hunting gameplay.

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.5%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Horror 14.3%, Adventure 11.9%, Exploration 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, mature psychological horror game that uses a unique 2D art style to explore heavy themes and unsettling imagery.

“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: Psychological Horror 27%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Horror 16.5%, Survival Horror 13.5%, Anime 7%

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: JRPG 23.1%, Psychological Horror 22.1%, Horror 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Adventure 9.6%

It's a retro horror game featuring eerie black, white, and red visuals. Embark on an exciting adventure across 18 suspenseful levels while evading "The Shadow" and discovering five possible endings. Immerse yourself in a chilling atmosphere with haunting environments and unsettling sounds.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.5%, Survival Horror 18.7%, Anime 15.3%, Horror 10%, Atmospheric 9.9%

Step back into the unsettling world of Mr. Hopp's Playhouse where every child's nightmare becomes a chilling reality.

Why similar: Strategy 30.6%, Survival Horror 21.4%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Horror 9.5%

DreadOut: Keepers of the Dark is a new standalone horror game that takes place in the DreadOut universe. In this missing chapter, you will help Linda face the challenges of the DreadOut world with even more dangers lurking within.

Why similar: Survival Horror 39.8%, Female Protagonist 21.9%, Horror 19.2%, Adventure 19%

Get lost in a lucid dream, bending the lines between reality and fiction. Utilize the strange camera to navigate through the ghosts' mysterious residence. Find the purpose of your nocturnal visit in a vivid and dreamlike setting.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.6%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Horror 12.9%, Adventure 11.9%

In collaboration with Corpse Party scenario writer Makoto Kedouin, this horror RPG follows Mai Toyama’s search for her sister in a quiet lakeside town. She’ll unravel clues to the town’s past by day, and battle Shadow Matter by night. Can you uncover the truth before reality is consumed by darkness?

Why similar: JRPG 36.6%, Anime 17.6%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Horror 7.6%

Explore the haunted halls of Heavenly Host Elementary in Corpse Party (2021), the horror cult classic now updated for the next generation.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24%, JRPG 23.7%, Anime 15.2%, Horror 12.9%, Exploration 8.8%

A story about discovering anomalies, finding strange energy sources, and the intertwining of peculiar spaces. Get ready to uncover hidden stories, delve into a horrifying narrative and unveil the most fundamental truth!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.5%, Exploration 21.3%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Horror 12.1%, Adventure 9.5%

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 16.5%, Survival Horror 15.8%, Anime 15.1%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Horror 8.7%

Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.2%, Horror 24.9%, Adventure 19.3%, Atmospheric 17.4%, Story Rich 7.9%

A dark tale of survival and conscience, blending platforming, puzzles, and haunting beauty. Journey through surreal lands where every choice shapes the fate of a world on the edge of ruin will you restore the light or embrace the darkness?

Why similar: Survival Horror 23.8%, Psychological Horror 21.2%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Horror 11.3%

Seamlessly combining 3D action and point-click adventure, "Kwaidan" provides a nostalgic-yet-new experience. Explore old Japanese manor and solve the clever puzzles set there, and fight against monsters called Yoki.

Why similar: Survival Horror 27.1%, Exploration 16%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Retro 12.9%, Horror 9.7%

Veloria awakens from a nightmare in an abandoned orphanage. As childhood fears resurface, she must piece together fragmented memories and uncover a dark past. Explore, solve puzzles, and survive this twisted place to reach her true ending.

Why similar: JRPG 30.7%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Anime 13%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Adventure 7.9%

Escape from horror anime ghost story in your school's classroom!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.2%, Exploration 22.9%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Cute 17.5%, Horror 15.1%

You'll scream in pleasure... Choke with fear! Play through 101 sick, frightening and perverted games, released in an experimental episodic format Can the curious souls brave through the hidden depths of each game to reach the shocking conclusion? Maybe what's been lost was never meant to be found...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.4%, Survival Horror 17.3%, Adventure 16.5%, Horror 14.2%, Exploration 11.8%

A haunted house where ghosts and vengeful spirits lurk around every corner. Your courage and wit will be put to the test in order to survive. Use trails and sounds as clues to progress in this exciting new roguelike escape game.

Why similar: Survival Horror 53.8%, Horror 19.9%, 2D 15.8%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Use your supply of items and traps to survive in a mansion haunted by yokai and vengeful spirits as shrine maiden Yono in this strategy roguelike horror action game!

Why similar: JRPG 52.8%, 2D 13.8%, Adventure 12.2%, Horror 8.6%, Retro 7.8%

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: Psychological Horror 21%, Horror 15.3%, Anime 15%, Adventure 13.1%, Exploration 11.9%

Venture into the woods as you play Little Goody Two Shoes, a phantasmagorical horror narrative adventure where all your decisions matter!

Why similar: Exploration 18.8%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Adventure 16.1%, Horror 16.1%, Anime 15%

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: JRPG 23.1%, Anime 15.1%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Cute 9%, Retro 8.7%

You awaken in a cold unfamiliar building crawling with grotesque creatures. Stave off terror using your wits and anything you can find, then try to make it out alive in this highly atmospheric environmental horror game.

Why similar: Survival Horror 25.4%, Psychological Horror 21%, Anime 20%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Horror 9.9%

Navigate 1980s Japan as a schoolgirl in this Junji Ito-inspired horror game. Each choice shapes your fate, leading to safety or deeper into the macabre. Uncover hidden horrors in an urban street filled with sinister details. Will you find your way home, or be consumed by the unknown?

Why similar: Exploration 36.6%, Psychological Horror 29%, Atmospheric 19%, Horror 15.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%

A new horror game from the creator of GOHOME, Itimatu Suzuka! This is a rhythm horror adventure game set in a Western-style house from the Meiji era. Basic Movements Move: WSAD Run: Shift Hit: Left click Skip dialogue:→Right click First person view Auto-save

Why similar: Adventure 24.9%, Exploration 23.6%, Psychological Horror 18%, Horror 11.7%, Retro 11%

A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.6%, Adventure 22.7%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Horror 14.4%, Atmospheric 12.5%

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 22.8%, Exploration 19.7%, Anime 17.3%, Horror 13.5%, Cute 13.3%

Re:Turn 2 is a 2D psychological horror adventure game. The game follows on from the events of the first game. Saki and her fiancé, Sen, are trapped on an abandoned train that is haunted by an evil spirit that takes the form of a little girl named Ayumi.

Why similar: Survival Horror 21.9%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Exploration 11.3%, Atmospheric 9.7%

True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2 is the sequel to one of the best rated horror escape games, acclaimed for its story and the atmosphere of horror mystery.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.4%, Adventure 14.8%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Horror 12.2%, Atmospheric 11.6%

Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light.

Why similar: Survival Horror 23%, Psychological Horror 19%, Exploration 13.1%, Open World 10.9%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Can you endure until morning Monitor Japan's stigmatized properties and report any paranormal activity If you miss a report or make repeated mistakes——

Why similar: Psychological Horror 34.9%, Survival Horror 24.9%, Atmospheric 11.8%, 2D 11.3%, Horror 8.3%