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Writer Elizabeth Gray never imagined she would one day become the heir to an ancient castle. Everything changed after a letter arrived: grim Ravenhall, lost among mist-covered hills, had been left to her in the will of a man she barely knew. It seemed simple enough: arrive, inspect the estate, sign the necessary documents, and return to her old life. But on the very first night, Elizabeth realiz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Visual novel: Shadows of Ravenhall Castle.

Echoes Lie A first-person psychological horror game where you explore a haunted house, uncover memories, and face the consequences of Joe’s guilt and fading sanity. Every sound hides a lie. Every choice changes his fate. GAMEPLAY A first-person psychological horror experience. Explore, interact, and uncover hidden memories within the house. Your choices shape Joe’s fate and the story’s e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of the Rest.

24%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

La Llorona wants your soul offers a unique horror experience based on real events that occurred in Mexico, follw the tormented soul of a woman who lost her children and every night roams the town in search of them and the one who took them. In this story, you control a group of 4 paranormal investigators seeking to solve the mystery and find La Llorona's children to free the pain of the restless s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to La Llorona Wants Your Soul.

In the wake of a life-altering tragedy, a troubled police detective finds himself spiraling as he searches for justice. The deeper he delves into the most important case of his life, the further the line between fact and delusion blurs. Will you uncover the truth, or be consumed by it? A slow-burn horror narrative with psychological themes, branching paths, and multiple endings. 14+ fully v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grave Regrets.

Uncover the chilling secrets of Goldridge Hollow, a hidden object puzzle adventure where the past refuses to stay buried. The once-prosperous mining town now exists in a liminal haze, its people trapped between worlds. Guided by Sarah, an ethereal figure with a tragic past, you must untangle the threads of a story woven from greed, pride, and poisoned earth. Explore the Blackwood Manor, dig throu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spectra Beneath the Stain.

You are the main character in this Twilight Zone-inspired experience. Tragedy has struck your family, but you must find a way to move on. Can you unlock the memories that are keeping you trapped? Can you free yourself from the past? Can you do what is needed to finally move on? Moving On is the first episode of the narrative-based gaming experience, Whispers from Within, a psychological, episodi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers from Within: Moving On.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

You've died at the hands of your (now ex) boyfriend, Ethan. Filled with a mix of sorrow, confusion, and rage, you decide to spend your afterlife haunting him in the hope of getting an answer from your murderer. However, you're only given more questions as you realize you're not the only ghost following him around... 20,000 words Two endings Unique tooltip feature to analyze others... a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Myosotis: My Life Is Not Yours to Take.

SpookY2K is a comedic mystery visual novel where time travel meets horror movie tropes and early 2000s fashion! ...You wake up on a cold bathroom floor with a headache and no memories except a terrible sense of foreboding.  Something has happened. Something is happening. Something will happen. Even worse, you figure out you somehow travelled back in time, to the cusp of the 2000s — a Hallowee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to spookY2K.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

82% User Score Based on 50 reviews

What Happened to the Miller Family?Just outside the quiet town of Coffeyville, Kansas, the Miller family—mother Margaret, father Edward, and their 11-year-old daughter Lily—suddenly vanished one night from their old farmhouse. Authorities found no trace, signs, or evidence of forced entry during their investigation of the area. Shortly after the incident, strange rumors began to spread. Reports e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Happened to Lily?.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

High school students return to school late after hours, each with their own reasons and an ominous feeling. After midnight...the fears deep inside become a reality. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gwan Moon High School: The Ghost Gate.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Recall: Empty wishes is a story-driven game based in Taiwan. The story centers around the desires and memories shared by a brother-sister pair. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recall: Empty wishes.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 212 reviews

A short horror experience where you play as a scavenger looting an abandoned house, uncovering its dark secrets and collecting hidden treasures while facing what lurks within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scauage.

Check in to your hotel, and check out the ghosts! Sexy specters await you - but can you fix up the hotel in style so that the living guests will find luxury, too? Haunted Hearts Hotel is an interactive erotic paranormal romance novel by Elle Grace. It’s  entirely text-based, 158,000 words and hundreds of choices, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Hearts Hotel.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

41% User Score Based on 210 reviews

Demon is a first-person psychological horror game. How much can a game affect your real life? Enjoy a realistic home environment and terrifying moments of being immersed in a real-life story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to iBLiS.

Follow the adventures of two young girls as they explore a mysterious haunted mansion in Half-Baked Girls, a 3D indie role-playing game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Half-Baked Girls.

Mirages is a 3D narrative and horror game with folk stories. One night, seven brides headed to the Captain Mansion but strayed into a place full of ghosts - Regret City. Horror haunts the small town. Due to destiny, actors, warlords, and offspring of the town are drawn in. They are closer to truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirages.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

96% User Score Based on 305 reviews

A story about a girl who loves the cemetery. When her parents go missing, she receives a mysterious text... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cemetery Mary.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

57% User Score Based on 63 reviews

Visit the real town of Cachiche, Peru, to spend your nights looking for potential ghosts to photograph. Discover a generative narrative as you show your photos to local people who describe what they see in them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1000 Heads Among the Trees.

加入风域大家庭！ About the Game这是一款结合中国民俗、祭祀禁忌与连环死亡事件的文字冒险游戏。 为寻找失踪的妹妹，你踏入被群山包围的村庄，却意外卷入神秘古老的仪式『仙姑宴』。 真相在夜色中渐渐显形，一场漫长而恐怖的杀戮剧正在悄然上演…… 有任何建议、想法、吐槽、BUG反馈，欢迎来群里一起聊~ QQ群号：578895381 为了寻找失踪的妹妹，我来到深山中的村庄。 此时，这里正举行着三年一度的崇神仪式『仙姑宴』。 然而今年的祭祀并不平静，村中出现了一连串的死亡事件。 难道说这是『血目仙姑』的诅咒吗？ 究竟是谁带走了我的妹妹，是谁打破了祭祀的禁忌。 又是谁，拉开了那漫长杀戮剧的帷幕…… 《说文·巫部》：巫，祝也。女，能事无形，以舞降神者也。 封闭的偏僻山村、神秘的祭祀仪式、恐怖的杀人事件、暗流涌动的人际关系…… 这是一款以中国本土民俗祭… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 山：临界幸存者.

Haunted Stories is a captivating mix of horror and thriller. Experience several exciting haunted stories, each telling its own independent storyline. Each playable story contains its own secrets, game mechanics and puzzles to solve. The lovingly crafted environments tell their own past and invite exploration and investigation. If you think you know what the real story is, be prepared for surpris… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Stories.

Something once great lies dormant beneath the cold streets of Armorica's isolated capital, L'Amour. When it sleeps it dreams, and when it dreams it hunts. Fates converge as a young man's mysterious death brings sibling vampires Aurore and Lux Amanite into a world of occult obsession and corporate corruption. Meanwhile, police inspector Ryouko Otsuki arrives in L'Amour to find a city whose identity… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cross the Moon.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

78% User Score Based on 138 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 7 reviews

[Media 6637141] [Media 3418852] [Media 2269244] Re:Turn – One Way Trip a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-adventure horror game. It tells the tale of five college friends went on a camping trip the... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Re:Turn: One Way Trip.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

74% User Score Based on 177 reviews

This is an isolated town, a town of memories that have been forgotten by the people. However, this small town has not been quiet and peaceful since the murders began. Old memories have been awoken by the tragedy that began this summer, People are being forced to face the difference between illusion and reality. These people sometimes escape their daily lives in dreams of the ruin and rebirth, Only… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Notch - The Innocent LunA: Eclipsed SinnerS.

A puzzle-based horror game where the player takes on the role of a building manager who manages a haunted building and its "patients". Through the player's different options will raise or lower the pollution value, thus triggering different endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mainbody.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, character development

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

73% User Score Based on 125 reviews

Black River is a Survival-Horror RPG worth 3-5 hours of intense gameplay where you ultimately have to turn the table on those who want to harm you. It is not about escaping the village of Black River, it's about putting an end to its misery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black River.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

This is a story about the fall of a man. Told in the form of an interactive comic book with sounds and animations, Saint Kotar: The Crawling Man follows the appalling life of Mojse, his fall from a beloved teacher to a bitter and vengeful leader of a sinister cult. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saint Kotar.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization

86% User Score Based on 116 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 3 reviews

This otome-style visual novel blends eeriness and romance into a compelling drama. A ring of deadly towers traps you in the small mining town of Bataille, Missouri with extreme conspiracy theorists, a serial killer, and wealthy vampires. Choose your partner wisely. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Spires.

Private Psychic is a narrative investigation game about weird ghosts and the fear of the future. Play as Maple, a Psychic launching her own paranormal detective agency, but who is so afraid of the future that she can't predict it anymore (which is a real problem for a psychic...). You’ll have to solve a variety of paranormal cases from haunted kitchen appliances all the way to souls trapped in a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Private Psychic.

INTERACTIVE DARK FANTASY MYSTERY NOVEL where you banter and have a situationship with the narratorWhat to Expect Romance plot with one and only ML (male lead). A defined female character with her own personality and backstory. Murder mystery in a Dark Academia setting. Choices that matter—decide how our heroine interacts with the world and how the story ends. No fail states or bad endings—… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strix and Scholar.

"The flame remembers what I have forgotten." Latest trailer now playingKAGARIBIA Taisho Gothic Horror Novel born from silence, sound, and a soul-stirring EDM requiem—crafted from the creator's own "raw voice." Experience the resonance of souls through NewForever STUDIO’s unique "Vibe Coding."KAGARIBI is a crystallization of the soul, created by a 57-year-old solo deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kagaribi.

Unravel the lives of 11 people whose entire existences were irrevocably shattered by a horrific incident. A multi-ending dark novel ADV. ■SynopsisIn the sealed ghost town, the former imperial capital "Kuroganejima," a gruesome serial murder case once took place. Kotoha, seeking the truth behind her parents' deaths, teams up with detective Takara to unravel the mystery of the incide… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 泥舟と罪人.

A town that’s quiet in all the wrong waysYou return to Tujie Town in search of your missing father— a small place wrapped in cane sugar and buried secrets. Too peaceful during the day, and wearing a different face at night. The locals never explain why. They simply warn you: “Follow the rules, and you’ll stay safe.” Surrounded by mountains on three sides and a river on the fourth, its old stree… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 土界鎮 Tujie Town.

OUT NOWWe host community events, and share upcoming playtests and updates in our official Discord  channel. Join now to be the first to get notified! About the Game Cat carried Butterfly is a Chinese folklore-inspired narrative mystery game, told through the lens of Shanghai dialect, retelling strange tales from a century ago. Raised in an orphanage, Lüpíng returns to her childhood home. Wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat carried Butterfly.

**TRIGGER WARNING** **THIS GAME HAS DEPICTIONS OF SUICIDE AND MURDER. THERE IS AN BABY IN THE GAME THAT IS UNDEAD. THERE IS ALSO GORE AND DEATH. VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED** Step into the eerie shadows of an old haunted house in 'Lost in memories,' a gripping narrative-driven game that will unravel the mysteries of the past. As you wander through the decaying corridors and dimly lit r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost In Memories.

Story 210 is a psychological horror game where you experience the story from the perspective of a married man. Story 210 In Story 210, you arrive home and notice that something terrible has happened to your wife — and you'll live through what comes after. Gameplay Story 210 is a photo-realistic first-person simulator. Key Features Atmospheric environment and photo realistic graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Story 210.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Immerse yourself in The Year of the Lady Bug: Season 1, a horror-thriller visual novel that blends chilling suspense with stunning artwork. Journey through six captivating episodes, each packed with hundreds of dialogue interactions, unlocking exclusive gallery content as you unravel the mysteries behind the story. The game offers a linear gameplay experience, immersing you in the carefully cra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Year of the Ladybug: Season 1.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

77% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Cabin Corpse is a story-driven adult horror visual novel. Filled with suspenseful story telling, compelling characters and a dash of mature themes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cabin Corpse - Season 1.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

69% User Score Based on 94 reviews

Fate and Life: The Mystery of Vaulinhorn is a visual novel game set in an enigmatic city rife with mystery and lust. Navigate the intertwining paths of fate and desire, unearth the haunting secrets of Vaulinhorn, and revel in the thrill of its sensual encounters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fate and Life: The Mystery of Vaulinhorn.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

A Victorian/Western era horror story that blends reality with fiction! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inner Voice.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

88% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Isabella - Chasing Shadows is an erotic thriller with adult elements. After the death of your fiancée, you’ll try to uncover the city’s darkest secrets. What connection does a ‘High Fashion’ model have to your fiancée’s death and can you protect those you care about? It’s up to you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isabella: Chasing Shadows.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

78% User Score Based on 68 reviews

You are blackmailed in Hacked: The Streamer. Investigate clues, make impactful decisions, and shape your story to uncover the culprit is in this thrilling interactive movie. The fate of PinkyPie, a fan-favorite streamer, is in your hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hacked: The Streamer.

Forty years of insomnia. Forty years of trying to forget that August. But memory is a trap you can't escape by simply closing your eyes. For Nikita, time stood still long ago. His life has become an endless, exhausting marathon of anxiety, where night brings no rest. Trying to find some peace and escape the haunting nightmares, he suddenly discovers that reality has cracked. Instead of oblivion, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Camp "Burevestnik".

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

93% User Score Based on 100 reviews

You play as Miyuki, a woman in her late 20s whose new marriage is shattered by the sudden, mysterious death of her husband. As you search for the truth, you’ll navigate love, loss, and the shadows of a dangerous cult—making choices that could heal or break you. Along the way, you’ll meet 4 unique male leads, each connected to Miyuki in a deeply personal way. Some may protect you, some may deceive … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lover's Enigma.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Injection No.9 - Prologue is the first chapter in a psychological horror series. WARNING: This video game may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Player discretion is advised. Important Note: This is the complete and fully playable first episode of a longer story-driven game series that will come. All gameplay systems and mechanics are fully implemented – th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Injection No.9 - Chapter 1 (The Prologue).

17%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

24% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Obscula is a first-person psychological horror game that drags players into the depths of the mind, blending psychological terror with an oppressive atmosphere. Forgotten memories, distorted realities, and an overwhelming sense of dread lurk in every shadow. As you search for the truth, you must face the horrors that hide within the walls of this forsaken place. Story:You were once a servant in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obscula.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Game OverviewThis is a first-person psychological narrative game. Your choices shape the story, reveal the heroine's past, and open a path toward the people around her. StoryNoele is a police officer whose biggest monthly expense is treating her chronic neck pain at a massage parlor. Late in the fall, a strike erupts at a toy factory. Cursed dolls begin appearing in an abandoned tower… And a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stiff Neck.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music

78% User Score Based on 138 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 2 reviews

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Case of John Morley.

[Includes Premium Version] Join Sunday, a 14-year-old boy who moves with his family to Calendar Town, where mysterious deaths and suicide cases seem to occur. Tragedy will come when one of his relatives is found dead in his home. Help Sunday and his friends on this visual novel rpg with dreamcore and aesthetic style Meet Sunday's friends and the sad and dark events in their life. Explore t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sundy Stairway.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

86% User Score Based on 44 reviews

The first immersive interactive movie game with a Yakuza theme.As the first-person perspective scans the neon lights of a foreign city, your story begins with a "brutal starting blow".                                                                                                     ——ReFATE：Echoes of Desire You open your eyes to an unfamiliar street scene, your pockets emptier than y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Refate: Echoes of Desire.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Plunge into Greenhearth, a small town hiding heavy secrets: take on the role of Ricky Fox and lead an investigation that gradually shifts from an intimate film noir into oppressive Lovecraftian horror. Driven by memorable characters and revelations that will linger long after the credits roll, Echoes delivers a taut narrative where every discovery matters and leads to four distinct endings shaped … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes.