Games Like Yomawari: Night Alone

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 41%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Cute 8.9%, Anime 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel expands on the original's mechanics while deepening the emotional stakes and atmospheric dread.

Another chapter of the atmospheric horror series has emerged from the shadows! Eerie sound design and shadowy environments set the stage for gruesome and terrifying ghosts never seen before in the series.

Why similar: Anime 19.7%, Horror 19.6%, Cute 18.3%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Adventure 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: The third entry in the series refines the stealth-based exploration and haunting environmental storytelling that defined the first game.

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 63.7%, Female Protagonist 10%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Anime 6.7%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This classic horror adventure features a similar focus on exploration, puzzle-solving, and sudden, lethal encounters in a hostile environment.

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

Why similar: Horror 42.5%, Female Protagonist 22.8%, Cute 16.6%, Anime 15.9%, 2D 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential RPG Maker horror game that perfectly balances a surreal, artistic atmosphere with genuine tension and vulnerability.

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 52.7%, Anime 18.2%, Gore 10%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: An essential anime-style horror game that delivers intense psychological terror and gruesome consequences for the protagonist.

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: Horror 40.9%, Female Protagonist 24.8%, Anime 17.7%, Adventure 7.9%, Atmospheric 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the feeling of navigating a cursed, shifting school environment while uncovering dark secrets.

Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.

Why similar: Horror 48%, Anime 19.3%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Violent 6.7%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the genre that shares the dark, gothic, and deeply unsettling tone found in 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 56.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Adventure 10.9%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Like Yomawari, this game emphasizes the helplessness of a small child navigating a world filled with towering, grotesque threats.

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: Horror 51.2%, Great Soundtrack 19.3%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Adventure 6.4%, Gore 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric horror game that uses its setting to explore psychological trauma and supernatural dread.

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: Horror 26.9%, Female Protagonist 25%, Anime 16.1%, Cute 15.6%, Adventure 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team as Yomawari, this game shares a melancholic, atmospheric, and puzzle-heavy approach to horror.

Try to survive through the night in a house that's trying its best to kill you and your family.

Why similar: Horror 56.9%, Gore 12.3%, Adventure 8.7%, Violent 7.8%, Female Protagonist 7%

Why You'll Like It: It uses a deceptively cute art style to hide a brutal, branching horror experience where every decision can lead to a tragic end.

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 50.1%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Anime 15.3%, Adventure 8.9%, Atmospheric 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal, gothic adventure focuses on identity and exploration within a dreamlike, often dangerous world.

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: Female Protagonist 22.3%, Cute 19.9%, Horror 19.7%, Anime 19%, Adventure 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Another title from the same developers that emphasizes a fragile protagonist navigating a dark, hostile world through light-based mechanics.

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: Great Soundtrack 47.9%, Horror 37.7%, Anime 8.8%, Atmospheric 3.6%, 2D 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: While it starts with a cute, hand-drawn aesthetic, it masterfully transitions into a dark, psychological horror experience.

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

Why similar: Horror 36.7%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Cute 15%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Adventure 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, whimsical narrative adventure that mirrors the feeling of a child wandering into dangerous, adult-themed territory.

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: Horror 49.3%, Great Soundtrack 17%, Female Protagonist 17%, Adventure 16.7%

Why You'll Like It: This indie horror title features a unique, surreal aesthetic that feels like a dark fairy tale come to life.

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: Horror 51.5%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Adventure 11.6%, Anime 9.2%, Gore 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D survival horror game that forces the player to hide and run from relentless pursuers in a school setting.

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: Horror 44.4%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Adventure 10%, Gore 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal point-and-click horror game that explores the dark, fractured psyche of a young girl in a terrifying world.

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: Horror 35.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.6%, Anime 19.2%, Adventure 10.3%, Cute 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, fairy-tale inspired exploration game that relies on atmosphere and puzzle-solving rather than combat.

Claire is alone, lost, and hunted. The world has quickly becomes shrouded in darkness with unseen threats stalking Claire from the shadows. Aided by her dog and armed only with a flashlight, Claire must conquer her fear and find her comatose mother. However, there are others lost in the darkness seeking salvation.

Why similar: Horror 59.4%, Female Protagonist 25.6%, Adventure 10%, Atmospheric 2.1%, 2D 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric 2D horror game that focuses on the protagonist's vulnerability and her struggle to escape a nightmare.

Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

Why similar: Horror 69.5%, Adventure 15.9%, Atmospheric 7.7%, Singleplayer 4%, 2D 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven horror game offers a unique art style and a deeply unsettling mystery that unfolds over several chapters.

Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.

Why similar: Horror 27.5%, Great Soundtrack 27%, Female Protagonist 19%, Anime 10.8%, Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a strong focus on ghost-related exploration and atmospheric storytelling from a female perspective.

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: Horror 67.2%, Anime 17.1%, Adventure 7.2%, Atmospheric 4.2%, 2D 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Inspired by Junji Ito, this game uses a distinct 1-bit aesthetic to deliver cosmic horror and intense, turn-based dread.

Legend tells of a door deep below Tokyo's sewers. All who enter are lost forever. Detective Ito's partner is missing. Explore Tokyo & uncover the darkness that lays beneath the streets in this Point & Click - meets Visual Novel - narrative adventure that questions the very core of Ito's sanity.

Why similar: Horror 34%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Anime 20.1%, Adventure 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, anime-style mystery horror game that focuses on the consequences of the player's choices.

Re:Turn - One Way Trip is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-adventure horror game. Trapped in a ghostly train, Saki must search the past and present to find and save her friends. More importantly, Saki must use her wits if she is to survive against an unspeakable evil hellbent on avenging unrequited love.

Why similar: Horror 50.2%, Female Protagonist 27.8%, Anime 19.4%, 2D 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D horror adventure that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving within a haunted, abandoned setting.

In this original and adult psychological survival horror, the masked protagonist must escape from a city ravaged by disease, by any means necessary.

Why similar: Horror 64.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Adventure 11.7%, Atmospheric 4.6%, 2D 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological survival horror game that uses a 2D perspective to create a claustrophobic and tense experience.

There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile... This is the first title in the series known as The Strange Man, developed by Uri Games. Experience the myriad horrors awaiting David as he moves into his new house.

Why similar: Horror 53.9%, Anime 20.8%, Adventure 9.2%, Gore 6.1%, Atmospheric 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, unsettling RPG Maker horror game that focuses on investigation and the psychological toll of the supernatural.

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: Horror 51.4%, Anime 19%, Cute 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Adventure 6.2%

DreadOut is a third person supernatural horror game where you play as Linda, a high school student trapped in an old abandoned town. Equipped with her trusty smart-phone, she will battle against terrifying encounters and solve mysterious puzzles which will ultimately determine her fate.

Why similar: Horror 68%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Adventure 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%, Atmospheric 1.3%

Delilah is an ordinary school girl who accidentally discovers an old mansion on a rainy night. As her exploration in the mansion continues, she finds many mysterious phenomena that can't be explained. In this mansion covered by ashes, what's the secret hidden deep underground?

Why similar: Horror 42.3%, Anime 20.8%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Adventure 10.9%, Cute 4.7%

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 29.9%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Anime 13.3%, Cute 10.5%, Gore 10.2%

The Convenience Store | 夜勤事件 is a J-horror game about a college girl on a night shift.

Why similar: Horror 79.4%, Adventure 8.2%, Anime 7.6%, Atmospheric 3.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, the quaint little aquarium, Manten Aquarium. Numerous urban legends have arisen from here. On the night of the full moon the waters turn to blood and man faced fish lurk within.

Why similar: Horror 34%, Anime 16.2%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Gore 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%

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: Horror 37.2%, Female Protagonist 20%, Adventure 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Gore 5%

Before you realize it, dreams have become a curse. Wander through a darkened room and descend into the depths of her mind. A story-driven first-person horror game that leads you into an abyss of anguish and despair. Dedicated to those who once pursued their dreams—and to those who still do.

Why similar: Horror 43.5%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Adventure 14.1%, Anime 11.5%, Violent 5.8%

You are Youngho, a Korean high school student trapped and relentlessly pursued by a psychotic killer in the hellish corridors of Sehwa High. Run, hide, explore, and survive while piecing together the mystery The Coma in this remastered version of the Korean cult classic.

Why similar: Horror 41.3%, Anime 17.6%, Adventure 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Violent 8.8%

A girl who has lost her memory must collect five scattered memory fragments in the school to remember the events of that day.

Why similar: Horror 56.6%, Female Protagonist 25.6%, Adventure 12.6%, Atmospheric 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.7%

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: Horror 32.6%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Anime 15.2%, Cute 12.8%, Gore 11.4%

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: Horror 62.9%, Adventure 22.4%, Cute 14.6%

Waking up in the beautiful night, maiden with cat’s ears whose name is Nyarutoru finds her friends nowhere. What are they waiting her ahead?

Why similar: Horror 39.4%, Cute 18%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Anime 16.6%, Adventure 9%

This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.

Why similar: Horror 42%, Female Protagonist 23.3%, Cute 15.8%, Adventure 9%, Atmospheric 5%

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: Horror 54%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Anime 12.5%, Adventure 12.1%, Atmospheric 3.4%

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 35.5%, Anime 16.4%, Female Protagonist 16%, Cute 15.8%, Adventure 9.3%

Leta’s life changed in one moment. She and her friend Lina found an old music box in the mountains... and soon Lina disappeared, leaving behind only a photograph and the ominous music box. Uncover the secrets in atmospheric third-person horror game.

Why similar: Horror 46.8%, Adventure 20.3%, Gore 18.4%, Female Protagonist 14.5%

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 63.9%, Adventure 11.7%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Anime 5.5%

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: Horror 37.6%, Female Protagonist 25.1%, Cute 16.3%, Adventure 8.4%, Anime 6.5%

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: Great Soundtrack 49.1%, Cute 25.7%, Adventure 10.6%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Singleplayer 3.3%

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 64.6%, Adventure 16.1%, Anime 6.8%, Strategy 6.4%, Gore 5%

Rental is a short and spooky adventure game about the dangers of renting a house in an unknown place.

Why similar: Horror 55.7%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Cute 12.7%, Adventure 8.1%, Atmospheric 5.5%

Silvia never runs from evil—she makes it her business. Eccentric yet warm-hearted, this seasoned modern exorcist has mastered the art of confronting the supernatural, turning haunted places into tangible nightmares. But on this fateful night, nothing goes as planned.

Why similar: Horror 40.9%, Female Protagonist 27.9%, Anime 16.4%, Adventure 6.8%, Atmospheric 3.8%

J.J. scours Memoria Island to find her best friend, who has gone missing during a camping trip. In order to save her best friend, she puts her own body and life on the line, reviving infinitely, as she presses forward. Why did she go missing? What is going on in this world?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.6%, Horror 28.1%, Gore 18.1%, Anime 12.1%, Adventure 9.4%

Get pulled into the nightmares of reality as you play as an abducted girl from the ger district of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Uncover a secret organization that deals in human trafficking and other horrendous activities. Try to escape from the scariest place on earth!

Why similar: Horror 31.4%, Gore 20.7%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Violent 13.9%, Adventure 11.8%

You awake, trapped in an abandoned hospital. Your only source of light is your phone. You hit a dead-end and must turn around, but behind you lurks an eerie presence and strange noises... Experience Daylight, a procedurally generated psychological thriller for your PC.

Why similar: Horror 84.9%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Adventure 5.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%, Atmospheric 0.5%

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

Why similar: Horror 45.2%, Anime 19.2%, Cute 18.5%, Adventure 12.6%, 2D 2.4%

Survive a macabre world conjured up by the tortured memories of Angelica.

Why similar: Horror 35.3%, Female Protagonist 32.8%, Adventure 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Atmospheric 2%

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: Horror 47.8%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, Adventure 10.4%, Anime 8.1%, Gore 3.7%

Tiny Bunny is a non-linear horror visual novel. Those, who have heard the voice of the forest, are beyond help.

Why similar: Horror 43%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Gore 8.7%, Anime 7.6%, Cute 7.6%

A subway train plagued by strange occurrences. A part-time exorcist girl arrives to confront the supernatural chaos, with the unknown ahead.

Why similar: Horror 55.6%, Cute 17%, Anime 17%, Adventure 7.6%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Sci-fi horror anime point and click adventure game. Guide a young woman through a nightmarish space station as she tries to uncover why she's there and how she can escape.

Why similar: Horror 42.6%, Anime 22.9%, Adventure 20.5%, Gore 11.9%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Why similar: Horror 32.8%, Great Soundtrack 22.5%, Anime 14.9%, Adventure 8%, Female Protagonist 7.8%