7 Horror games like Her Story that you should try

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We filtered the 27 games similar to Her Story down to the 7 that fit the “Horror” category. Slay the Princess, Immortality and Emily Is Away Too top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Her Story.

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

The best horror games like Her Story

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Her Story. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Slay the Princess

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeHorrorFirst PersonTactical

Steam👍 97%· 32KOC90· 27

Year 2023Dev Black Tabby GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Her Story, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping vibe casual

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 84%· 1.9KIGDB92· 3OC88· 73

Year 2022Dev Half MermaidOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Like Her Story, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualHorrorPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 6.2KIGDB81· 2

Year 2017Dev Kyle SeeleyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Her Story: deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems and visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

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#4Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualHorrorDark

Steam👍 97%· 31KIGDB83· 2OC87· 38

Year 2021Dev Team Salvato · Serenity ForgeOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Like Her Story, it's known for horror tension, visual novel storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping puzzle design

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 64%· 3.4KIGDB68· 17OC73· 69

Year 2016Dev Variable State · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Like Her Story, it's known for adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

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#6Doki Doki Literature Club!

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 221KRAWG👍 83%· 1.3KMC78IGDB95· 2OC87· 8

Year 2017Dev Team SalvatoPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Her Story: horror tension, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeHorrorExplorationFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 20KIGDB88· 12OC86· 76

Year 2017Dev Infinite Fall · FinjiOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Her Story: adventure storytelling, horror tension and visual novel storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping puzzle design

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