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Games like Musya: The Classic Japanese Tale of Horror

Games like Musya: The Classic Japanese Tale of Horror

Games like Musya: The Classic Japanese Tale of Horror

Looking for games like Musya: The Classic Japanese Tale of Horror? Here are top action recommendations with a horror and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Musya, SUNSOFT is Back! レトロゲームセレクション or Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection Launcher.

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  1. Action platformer developed by Jorudan and published by Datam Polystar for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The game was translated into English by Seta U.S.A.. Musya was released in Japan on April 21, 1992 and in North America in December 1992. The name Musya is romanized by the English translators in the Kunrei-shiki style (Musya) instead of the Hepburn romanization style (Musha). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Musya.

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  2. Celebrating SUNSOFT's return, we present to you this deluxe collection of three SUNSOFT classics: "The Wing of Madoola", "53 Stations of the Tokaido(Toukaido Gojusan-tsugi)", and "Ripple Island". Play comfortably with the added save and rewind functions. Great for anyone who couldn't clear them back in the day... ★★ Introduction of Games Included ★★ The Wing of Mad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUNSOFT is Back! レトロゲームセレクション.

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  3. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    50% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    *"Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection Launcher" is a free game launcher that lets you play the Valis series titles. Please note, you need to purchase the Valis games separately. The launcher does not include the games themselves; it is simply a program to run the purchased game ROMs. About Valis The legendary side scrolling action game Valis: The Fantasm Soldier series is maki… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection Launcher.

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  6. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The main character is hired as a debugger at the game company “Dokidoki Games”! With a time limit of one week, will he be able to find the bug safely? The debugging work with fate on the line begins now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEBUG DEADLINE.

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  7. 62%Game Brain Score
    62% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    ILLUSION OF GAIA :  fan-remake DEMO v0.01 .- This game is a remake of Illusion of Gaia, released in Japan as Gaia Gensōki (ガイア幻想紀),[2], and in Europe and Australia as Illusion of Time. Originally, was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, in Japan on November 27, 1993, and in North America on September 1, 1994. Developed by Quintet, Enix published the game in Japan, and Nintendo pu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Illusion Of Gaia : remake.

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  8. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Devil World is a maze video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It was released in Japan on October 5, 1984 and in Europe on July 15, 1987. The game was also released on the Wii's Virtual Console in Japan on January 22, 2008 and in Europe and Australia on October 31, 2008. The game has similar gameplay to that of Pac-Man. It is the only game designed by … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil World.

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  9. 24%Game Brain Score
    24% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Clock Tower II: The Struggle Within, known as Clock Tower: Ghost Head in Japan, is a PlayStation point-and-click survival horror game and the third installment in the Clock Tower series. It was developed and published by Human Entertainment on March 12, 1998 in Japan and later published by Agetec on October 31, 1999 in North America. It was released as a PlayStation Classic on the Japanese PlaySta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clock Tower II: The Struggle Within.

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  10. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 208 reviews
    Critic Score 38%Based on 3 reviews

    "168 remaining until the end of the world..." Humanity is approaching its end. A sudden dismemberment murder of the leader of a religious nation that advocates an apocalyptic ideology... Five adventure games are combined into one, centered around a suspenseful story full of mystery and intrigue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHUTEN ORDER.

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  11. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 177 reviews

    Trials of Mana is the 3D remake of the hit classic RPG released in 1995 as Seiken Densetsu 3. This daring tale of overcoming the tests of fate has been given new life! Experience the beloved adventure fully modernized with graphic improvements, character voiceover support, a remastered soundtrack and a new episode which you can experience after the ending, in addition to an ability system and a n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trials of Mana.

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  12. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 283 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 8 reviews

    Com este patch, você poderá jogar Clock Tower:Rewind em português (PT-BR)! Clique aqui para acessar um documento (PDF) que ensina passo-a-passo como aplicar o patch no jogo e também como acessar a versão correta na hora de jogar! Lembrando que isto é apenas um patch! Isto é, você precisará ter o jogo na Steam para poder aplicar a tradução. Mas por favor, não redistribuam o patch, tampouco o arqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clock Tower: Rewind.

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  13. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 73 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 15 reviews

    Kor, a young man living in a small village by the sea, is enhancing his sword fighting skills under the careful supervision of his grandfather. Impressed by Kor's growing skill, his grandfather bequeaths to him an unusual weapon known as a Soma. Soon afterwards, while watching the house in his grandfather's absence, Kor meets a young woman named Kohaku who has come searching for his grandfather. K… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Hearts R.

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  14. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Remaster of the first base game, Hakuoki ~Shinsengumi Kitan~, and it's fan disc, Hakuoki ~Zuisouroku~, from PlayStation 2. Six character paths available. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hakuoki: Stories of the Shinsengumi.

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  15. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 7 reviews

    For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups: Vasara and Vasara 2 are made available to the whole world via this package: Vasara Collection! Science Fiction meets History in these arcade classics which take place in an alternate timeline Feudal Japan where technologically advanced weaponry and equipment are a reality, and heroes use flying motorcycles with amazing firepo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VASARA Collection.

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  16. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 33 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    Join ogre sisters Ran, Hana, and Yume, and their feline mentor, Iroha, in a battle against fairytale folkheroes-turned-villains via this action-packed tongue-in-cheek 2D beat-em-up romp set in modern-day Japan! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ogre Tale.

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  18. After everything is upended when a transcendent being named Zaddes appears and begins altering the world, the Spirit Deity, Shiki, sets out to gather the Mystic Orbs scattered throughout the various regions, and restore his world. Teaming up with an unlikely band of both quiet and freewheeling female companions, what conclusion they all arrive at? Only deity knows the answer to that! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asdivine Kamura.

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  19. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 178 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 7 reviews

    Quintessential JRPG series "Collection of Mana" is now on Nintendo Switch! Fall in love with the Mana series all over again, including the first-ever release of the action-packed third game in the trilogy: "Trials of Mana"! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Collection of Mana.

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  20. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    93% User Score Based on 468 reviews

    "Hanafuda" is a traditional Japanese card game. Now you can enjoy "Koi Koi," its most well-known variation, in a purely Japanese milieu with elegant and refined graphics. Online Multiplayer!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koi-Koi Japan.

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  21. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    41% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Conjuntalia is an adventure, where you will have to save the kingdom of Talia while facing enemies and solving puzzles. The protagonist is a "Soul" in a false body,"Egos", who must return to his original body and restore peace to the kingdom before the day ends, otherwise the kingdom will be lost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conjuntalia.

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  22. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Solve crimes and pass judgment with a colorful cast of samurai, detectives, inventors, and brigands in a Japan on the edge of modernization. A visual novel detective game set in a town where the cherry trees bloom all year round. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master Magistrate.

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  23. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music
    94% User Score Based on 480 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 27 reviews

    Join the celebration! Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration takes you on an interactive journey through 50 years of video games. At the heart of Atari 50 are the Interactive Timelines, which combine historical trivia, digital artifacts, over 60 minutes of new interviews, documentary footage, and playable games into one cohesive experience. When you encounter a game in the Timelines, you can imm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration.

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  25. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    84% User Score Based on 19 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 6 reviews

    Neogeo Pocket Color Selection Vol.2 The second wave of the dream collection is here! Ten new Neogeo Pocket Color masterpieces are included! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Vol.2.

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  26. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    47% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Play as a ninja through the Sengoku period of Japan. There are many possible ways to assassinate the target and find your own nindou. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tale of Ninja: Fall of the Miyoshi.

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  27. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    "Monster Party GBC" aims to be a near-faithful remake/port to the original NES release with a few changes. Mostly, there was a Japanese prototype version with (arguably) better dialogue and referential cut-content from the US version, which was removed to avoid royalties and copyright issues. Some of you might be asking "What even is Monster Party???" Monster Party is a video game for the NES,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Party [GBC].

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  28. The 16-bit classic comes to the West for the very first time!   An unremarkable princess in an unremarkable castle has been kidnapped by a group of mysterious ninjas. Luckily for her, a young ninja named Casey is aware of the situation, and embarks on a mission to save her because... he is the Ninja of Justice!   Join Casey and learn the art of ninjutsu as he explores a land full of secrets an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Justice Ninja Casey.

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  29. ROPOKO is an interactive fiction-style adventure game. Players become the robot Ropoko and must escape from a maze-like laboratory with the help of "Doctor." Learn words through conversations and use the vocabulary you've acquired to solve various puzzles! The Steam version is an enhanced adaptation of the original MZ-700 version, improving playability with features like word selectio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROPOKO for Steam.

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  30. 79%Game Brain Score
    79% User Score Based on 127 reviews

    Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers is a platformer video game developed and published by Capcom based on the Disney animated series of the same name. Originally released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in Japan and North America in 1990, it came to Europe the next year, and was ported to the Nintendo PlayChoice-10 arcade system. It sold approximately 1.2 million copies worldwide. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers.

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  31. The legendary comical action puzzle game 'Uootoy' -- which was first published in the August 1984 issue of I/O Magazine (published by Kougaku-sha), gained popularity on the FM-7, PC-88, and Sharp X1. Now the ultimate evolution has arrived in the form of 'Uootoy 3671'. The objective of the game is simply to arrive at the goal. However, a plethora of obstacles stand in your way. Simplistic yet … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uootoy 3671.

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  32. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Indiana Jones’ Greatest Adventures is a 1994 platform video game released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It is a video game adaptation of the Indiana Jones films Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). The game was developed by Factor 5 and published by JVC Musical Industries, Inc. The story is told t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures.

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  33. Cosmology of Kyoto is a visual novel adventure game developed by Softedge and published by Yano Electric. It was released for Japan in 1993, and then in North America, for the Macintosh in 1994 and then for the PC in 1995. It is a game where the player, from a first-person perspective, explores ancient Kyoto city during 10th-11th century Japan. The game lacks a clear goal, but is instead nonlinea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmology of Kyoto.

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  34. Chinese Hero is an arcade action game developed by Nihon Game (now Culture Brain) and published by Taiyo System in October 1984. Chinese Hero is the first game in the Super Chinese series by Culture Brain. It was ported to the Nintendo Entertainment System as Kung Fu Heroes in Japan by the company Nihon Game in 1986 and was released in North America in 1989. Kung-Fu Heroes features an overhead vie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chinese Hero.

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  35. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 4 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Fossil Fighters, known in Japan as Bokura wa Kasekihoridā (ぼくらはカセキホリダー lit. "We Are Fossil Diggers"[2]?), is a 2008 video game developed by Nintendo SPD, Red Entertainment, M2, and Artdink and published by Nintendo. It was first released in Japan on April 17, 2008 and was later released in North America on August 10, 2009,[1] and in Australia on September 17, 2009.[3] On September 10, 2010, a seq… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fossil Fighters.

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  36. 90's-style 2D fighting action in which real-life men fight in cosplay. The shocking work that appeared in 2016 finally appears on Steam! * This work is a secondary creation game work based on the Touhou Project. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to zoku sonohigurashi vs touhou universe 2.

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  37. 60%Game Brain Score
    Critic Score 60%Based on 13 reviews

    Prepare for a clash of the eras as these powerful Mobile Suits are heading West with a brand new game: Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme VS-Force. A lot of new Mobile Suits, including the very first appearance of characters from Gundam Reconguista in G and Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs Force.

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  38. 14%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    14% User Score Based on 8 reviews
    Critic Score 28%Based on 3 reviews

    Crash Boom Bang! is a party game developed by Dimps and published by Vivendi Universal Games in Japan and by Sierra Entertainment internationally for the Nintendo DS. It was released in Japan on July 20, 2006, in North America on October 10, 2006,[1] in Europe on October 27, 2006, and in Australia on November 2, 2006.[3] It is the only game in the Crash Bandicoot series to be developed by a Japane… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crash Boom Bang!.

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  39. 79%Game Brain Score
    79% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    The rescue rangers are tiny heroes. Consisting of two chipmunks, two mice and a fly... these heroes may be small but there's no case too big for them to take on. This game starts out simply enough, with a mission to rescue a small kitten, but soon escalates into a wider plot that pits the rescue rangers against their arch-nemesis, the feline kingpin, Fat Cat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers.

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  40. A story about the everyday lives and small adventures of children living in a fantasy world of swords and magic. Arche, a merchant's daughter, is soon drawn into a world beyond her imagination. Fortune Summoners is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG featuring a vast world and intelligent AI-controlled companions who fight and move on their own. This game is single-player only. Key Features: A … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortune Summoners: Secret of the Elemental Stone.

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  41. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    91% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    Explore game Super Bomberman Collection for PS5 console from the official PlayStation website.Check out Super Bomberman Collection features, news, videos, screen shots, and buy the game now from PlayStation Store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION.

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  42. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    ---Even if that love is a blade that cuts “now”. I want to play with you for years to come. I want to play with you for years to come...” I won't let you go.” I have heard these words somewhere before. Words that someone had said to me a long time ago. A mysterious academy deep in the mountains, far from the city. The only thing that is measured there is whether or not a person possesses … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Syutyaku Gakuen.

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  43. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 405 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 10 reviews

    Zombies conquered the land of Tokyo. Without hope, in underground shelters, people lived quietly. Hisako, a girl who grew up underground, heard the word “school” from her grandmother. School is where children play and learn. It is a paradise for young people. The best place to spend their youth. Hisako dreamed of this “school”, and one day, she was on an underground train heading above ground. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEAD OR SCHOOL.

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  44. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 1,421 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Labyrinth of the Demon King is a challenging first-person dungeon crawler, set against the backdrop of a mythical feudal Japan besieged by demons. As a lone foot soldier, embark on a quest to track down and slay the Demon King who killed your Lord. But will you have the skill, resources and stamina needed to survive through all the horrors this brutal world will throw at you? "The world is in cha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyrinth Of The Demon King.

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  46. 42%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 12 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    This exciting collection brings you 12 games in one, from developer Technos Japan known for creating the legendary River City and Double Dragon series. From arcade classics to region-exclusive titles, you’ll have plenty to explore in this collection! Get your hands on these rare games of legend! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics.

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  47. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    99% User Score Based on 163 reviews

    A VTuber from hololive DEV_IS, "Juufuutei Raden" from ReGLOSS, will guide you through a museum as the curator. The entire game world, including Curator Raden and the museum, is depicted in "pixel art". The illustrations are completed by solving logic nonogram puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Juufuutei Raden's Guide for Pixel Museum.

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  48. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    73% User Score Based on 161 reviews

    Tetris Forever is a 2024 video game compilation and interactive documentary developed by Digital Eclipse. Released in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Tetris, the compilation is set to include over fifteen different versions of Tetris, including the new game Tetris Time Warp. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tetris Forever.

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  49. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    96% User Score Based on 268 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 4 reviews

    A 3D action game starring taiko drum-wielding tanuki boy Bakeru, who assumes the form of a human, going on a journey to save Japan from the clutches of a festival army led by the notorious Oracle Saitaro. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BAKERU.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 165 reviews

    Explore the hospital by Thwarting the creatures that are trying to stop you and solving puzzles. Successfully install the internet and surprise customer... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruined Nurse.

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