29 Puzzle games like Schoolboy Runaway that you should try

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We filtered the 41 games similar to Schoolboy Runaway down to the 29 that fit the “Puzzle” category. MiSide, Visage and Pony Island top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Schoolboy Runaway.

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The best puzzle games like Schoolboy Runaway

29 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Schoolboy Runaway. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1MiSideClosest overall match

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeCozyDarkHorrorFirst Person3D

Steam👍 98%· 138KRAWG👍 84%· 137

Year 2024Dev AIHASTO · IndieArkPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, setting anime and visual isometric, while skipping stealth mechanics

Tips※This game contains intense scenes. It is not recommended for those with weak hearts. About the Game Every day, you will come to see me, help me with chores, cook for me, and buy me gifts.You are so nice! I love you!

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#2VisageClosest on game mode

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 84%· 11KIGDB87· 2OC77· 29

Year 2020Dev SadSquare StudioOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics and exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkCozyHorror

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB92· 3OC85· 17

Year 2016Dev Daniel Mullins GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, puzzle design and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping stealth mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Schoolboy Runaway: visuals.

It predates Schoolboy Runaway by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person3D

Steam👍 92%· 11K

Year 2022Dev David SzymanskiOn PC · PS5 · Switch

✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, exploration and discovery and visual pixel, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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#5Five Nights at Freddy's

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 58KIGDB72· 3

Year 2014Dev ScottgamesOn PC

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and resource management, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

It predates Schoolboy Runaway by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Five Nights at Freddy's 2

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SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 26KIGDB70· 1

Year 2014Dev ScottgamesOn PC

✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

It predates Schoolboy Runaway by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Smile For MeClosest on visuals

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeCozyDarkHorrorFirst Person3D

Steam👍 96%· 3.0KRAWG👍 80%· 25IGDB80· 1OC73· 8

Year 2019Dev Gabe Lane · LimboLanePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, vibe casual and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping deep simulation

Smile For Me is an unconventional Point-and-Click Adventure Game that puts you at the center of an abstract world! Nod and shake your head to chat with new friends, and solve their mysteries to cheer them up. The People are bizarre, the Puzzles are Wack, and the World hides a sinister secret...

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#8Amnesia: A Machine for PigsClosest on combat

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloStealthNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 70%· 12KIGDB73· 8

Year 2013Dev The Chinese Room · Frictional GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Schoolboy Runaway.

It predates Schoolboy Runaway by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloStealthDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 89%· 8.2KIGDB66· 11OC66· 42

Year 2014Dev Krillbite StudioOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Schoolboy Runaway by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Amnesia: The Dark Descent

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloStealthDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 95%· 35KRAWG👍 70%· 1.2KMC85IGDB89· 2

Year 2010Dev Frictional GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

Carefully constructed horror game relies on positioning, camera work, and shocking content. But Amnesia: The Dark Descent adds psychological elements to it. Players control the young man named Daniel, who wakes up in a seemingly empty castle, alone and with a massive memory loss.

It predates Schoolboy Runaway by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloStealthNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 2.9KRAWG👍 81%· 124MC78IGDB80· 2

Year 2009Dev Frictional GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition is a survival horror puzzle game developed by Frictional Games. It is a bundle of the second and the third games of the series. ###Plot The game begins with Phillip sending out an e-mail to his friend begging to end the thing he started.

It predates Schoolboy Runaway by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkCozyHorror

Steam👍 87%· 1.0KRAWG👍 74%· 35IGDB72· 3

Year 2016Dev Exordium Games · LibrediaPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

Bear With Me is an episodic noir adventure game. Amber is trying to find her missing brother while being aided by her trusty teddy, Ted E. Bear. Being haunted by nightmares, Amber wakes up in the middle of the night only to find out that her brother Flint is missing.

Where it drifts furthest from Schoolboy Runaway: visuals.

It predates Schoolboy Runaway by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Indika

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 90%· 8.0KIGDB85· 4OC79· 90

Year 2024Dev Odd Meter · 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, exploration and discovery and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Schoolboy Runaway: visuals.

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Steam GOG Epic

#14Anna - Extended Edition

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 60%· 1.6KRAWG👍 27%· 63MC75

Year 2013Dev Dreampainters · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

Anna is a creepy horror game in which the protagonist researches the mystery of a haunted house. Its dark atmosphere is reminiscent of Silent Hill games. However, Anna has an emphasis on puzzle solving and no battles.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Schoolboy Runaway.

It predates Schoolboy Runaway by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 27KIGDB76· 17OC75· 80

Year 2016Dev Bloober TeamOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Schoolboy Runaway by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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