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We filtered the 43 games similar to Yume Nikki down to the 11 that fit the “Casual” category. Smile For Me, The Supper and Uriel's Chasm top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Yume Nikki.

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror
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NarrativeCasualSolo
Year 2004Dev Kikiyama
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Within the “Casual” category, the closest game to Yume Nikki is Smile For Me — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. The Supper and Uriel's Chasm follow close behind.

#1Smile For Me97#2The Supper96#3Uriel's Chasm96#4Sally Face95#5Rusty Lake Hotel95
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The best casual games like Yume Nikki

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Yume Nikki. 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.

#1Smile For Me
97
iRank85
Smile For Me
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeCozyCasualDarkHorror2D
Steam👍 96%· 3.0KRAWG👍 80%· 25IGDB80· 1OC73· 8
Year 2019Dev Gabe Lane · LimboLanePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep RPG systems and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping exploration and discovery

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Steam
#2The Supper
96
iRank99
The Supper
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeCasualDarkHorrorPixel ArtFree to Play
Steam👍 99%· 4.4K
Year 2020Dev Octavi NavarroOn PC

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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#3Uriel's Chasm
96
iRank11
Uriel's Chasm
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloCasualNarrativeDarkHorrorIsometricPixel Art
Steam👍 18%· 2.7KRAWG👍 0%· 38
Year 2014Dev Rail Slave Games · KissPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: horror tension, adventure storytelling and vibe casual.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

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Steam
#4Sally Face
95
iRank97
Sally Face
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHorror2D
Steam👍 97%· 27K
Year 2016Dev Portable MooseOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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SteamGOGXbox
#5Rusty Lake Hotel
95
iRank96
Rusty Lake Hotel
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHorror2D
Steam👍 96%· 10K
Year 2015Dev Rusty LakeOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and visual first person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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SteamGOGitch.io
#6Layers of Fear 2
95
iRank70
Layers of Fear 2
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeCasualDarkHorrorExploration
Steam👍 72%· 2.4KIGDB64· 11OC70· 101
Year 2019Dev Bloober Team · Gun InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and visual first person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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SteamGOGEpic
#7Daylight
95
iRank44
Daylight
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloCasualNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration
Steam👍 50%· 1.6KRAWG👍 22%· 45MC51IGDB50· 10OC50· 57
Year 2014Dev Atlus U.S.A · Zombie StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, survival mechanics and procedural generation, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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SteamPS
#8The Witch's House MV
95
iRank90
The Witch's House MV
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloCasualDarkNarrativeHorror2DPixel Art
Steam👍 95%· 3.9KRAWG👍 91%· 45OC80· 5
Year 2018Dev Fummy · DANGEN EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep RPG systems and survival mechanics, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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SteamGOG
#9Mad Father
94
iRank97
Mad Father
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHorrorExplorationIsometricPixel Art2D
Steam👍 97%· 6.5K
Year 2012Dev Sen · PLAYISMOn PC · Mac · Switch

✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, survival mechanics and setting anime, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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SteamNintendo
#10Pat & Mat
94
iRank84
Pat & Mat
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloCasualDarkNarrativeHorrorExploration
Steam👍 84%· 462
Year 2010Dev Centauri Production · Bohemia InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, survival mechanics and visual novel storytelling, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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Steam
#11The Silent Age
92
iRank85
The Silent Age
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeCasualDarkHorrorExploration2D
Steam👍 93%· 7.2KIGDB70· 1
Year 2013Dev House on FireOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep RPG systems and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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