Games like Higurashi When They Cry

"The Shell Part II: Purgatorio" is a historical detective visual-novel set in Japan's pre-war and post-war eras, following a decades-spanning mystery. With full Japanese voice acting, players will delve into a 5+ hour story with multiple endings, as they step in to sever the cycle of a curse's return and solve a murder from the past. The game features new HD assets in its remastered version.

Corpse Party is a single-player horror role-playing game featuring a fabulous atmosphere, stunning mechanics, and a beautiful soundtrack. When Mayu and her friends perform a charm to strengthen their bond, they become trapped in a haunted alternate version of their school, facing vengeful spirits and uncovering dark secrets. The game blends a wholesome story with moments that will both terrify and make you laugh.

In "SHINRAI: Broken Beyond Despair" , ten friends gather for a Halloween party at a remote mountain resort, only to find themselves trapped with a murderer. As they investigate and unveil the killer's identity, their journey reveals the horrors that despair can bring. This interactive visual novel offers choices that impact your detective rank and story outcome, with multiple endings based on your decisions.

A botched ritual traps a group of high school students in a haunted school. Can their wits keep them alive? Kisaragi Academy student Mayu Suzumoto is transferring to a new high school, leaving behind a sizable group of friends and countless lovely memories. To help her cope with this move, her friend Ayumi has devised a seemingly innocent plan: the whole group will come together to perform a char…

"Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One" is an open-world detective adventure where players step into the shoes of a young Sherlock, solving mysteries and building reputation. Utilize deception, violence, or deduction to tackle problems, and explore diverse locations for clues. The game offers a unique look at Sherlock's early years, showcasing his arrogance and naivety before he becomes the legendary detective.

In PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, players investigate a series of ghost stories in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, uncovering the hopes, fears, and deadly curses of unique characters. As ordinary office worker Shogo Okiie, you and a friend visit Kinshibori Park at night to investigate the Seven Mysteries of Honjo, leading to a mysterious "Rite of Resurrection" with supernatural consequences. This horror-adventure visual novel game is now Steam Deck Verified.

"Zero Escape: The Nonary Games" is a collection of two visual novels, "999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors" and "Virtue's Last Reward." Players must solve puzzles and make decisions to escape life-threatening situations, with different story paths and endings based on choices made. The games blend elements of adventure, escape-room, and thriller genres, with a suspenseful narrative centered around nonary games and human experimentation.

"Flowers: Le Volume sur Printemps" is a visual novel game that follows the story of a young girl named Suoh, who has the ability to see supernatural beings. As she navigates through her everyday life, she meets various ghosts and helps them resolve their unfinished business. The game features beautiful artwork and a touching narrative about friendship, loss, and moving on.

Novena diabolos is an Ocult mystery adventure game. The main character, Park Joon-sung, has to find a single human woman who doesn't know who she is and get out of town safely.

In Spirit Hunter: NG, players assume the role of a young man with the ability to see spirits, tasked with uncovering the truth behind a series of supernatural occurrences in his city. The game is a visual novel adventure, with point-and-click exploration and multiple endings based on player choices. Players must balance their time between building relationships with other characters and investigating the paranormal, while also surviving encounters with hostile spirits.