Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Kathy Rain (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Kathy Rain on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Kathy Rain on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Murdered: Soul Suspect, which both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle.
- Kathy Rain is tagged Point & Click, Adventure, Pixel Graphics, Female Protagonist, Mystery, Detective, Indie, Singleplayer by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Kathy Rain
The five things Steam players tag Kathy Rain with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Point & Click
- Adventure
- Pixel Graphics
- Female Protagonist
- Mystery
| Reception | on Steam (92% of 4,003) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $9.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
- 1
Murdered: Soul Suspect
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 9 player tags including Detective, Mystery and Supernatural; released around the same time (2014).
MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.
Murdered: Soul Suspect at a glance Released 2014 Studio Airtight Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 17,391 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (86% of 17,391)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 3 of 5 — Point & Click, Adventure, Mystery
Why players like it: Detective, Adventure, Mystery, Supernatural, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:DetectiveMysterySupernaturalStory RichThird PersonNoirPuzzleRPG
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OneShot
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Pixel Graphics and Indie; released around the same time (2016).
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot at a glance Released 2016 Studio Future Cat LLC Player sentiment 98% positive of 64,849 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (98% of 64,849)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Story Rich, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Great Soundtrack, Cute — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:Story RichPixel GraphicsIndiePuzzleChoices MatterExplorationRPGPsychological Horror
- 3
Sally Face - Episode One
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Psychological Horror and Indie; released around the same time (2016).
An unsettling adventure following a boy with a prosthetic face. After a string of mysterious murders, Sal and his three friends discover something truly sinister casting shadows over their small town.
Sally Face - Episode One at a glance Released 2016 Studio Portable Moose Player sentiment 97% positive of 29,068 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (97% of 29,068)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 3 of 5 — Point & Click, Adventure, Mystery
Why players like it: Story Rich, Psychological Horror, Indie, Horror, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $2.99 — $7.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:Story RichPsychological HorrorIndiePuzzleMysteryPoint & ClickHand-drawnSupernatural
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Cube Escape: Paradox
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Psychological Horror and Point & Click; released around the same time (2018).
The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.
Cube Escape: Paradox at a glance Released 2018 Studio Rusty Lake Player sentiment 97% positive of 12,197 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (97% of 12,197)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 3 of 5 — Point & Click, Adventure, Mystery
Why players like it: Puzzle, Free to Play, Psychological Horror, Point & Click, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:PuzzlePsychological HorrorPoint & ClickMysteryIndieStory RichDetectiveHand-drawn
- 5
Unheard - Voices of Crime
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Detective, Puzzle and Mystery; released around the same time (2019).
What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?
Unheard - Voices of Crime at a glance Released 2019 Studio NEXT Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 33,900 Price $6.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (96% of 33,900)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 2 of 5 — Point & Click, Mystery
Why players like it: Detective, Puzzle, Mystery, Indie, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $6.99 — $3.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:DetectivePuzzleMysteryIndieRPGStory RichPoint & Click
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Fran Bow
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Psychological Horror, Story Rich and Point & Click; released around the same time (2015).
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Fran Bow at a glance Released 2015 Studio Killmonday Games AB Player sentiment 97% positive of 22,936 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (97% of 22,936)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 3 of 5 — Point & Click, Adventure, Female Protagonist
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Point & Click, Puzzle, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:Psychological HorrorStory RichPoint & ClickPuzzleIndieFemale ProtagonistHand-drawn
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Return of the Obra Dinn
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Detective, Mystery and Puzzle; released around the same time (2018).
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Return of the Obra Dinn at a glance Released 2018 Studio Lucas Pope Player sentiment 97% positive of 35,093 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (97% of 35,093)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Mystery
Why players like it: Detective, Mystery, Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:DetectiveMysteryPuzzleStory RichIndieRetroNoir
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What Remains of Edith Finch
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Mystery and Exploration; released around the same time (2017).
What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.
What Remains of Edith Finch at a glance Released 2017 Studio Giant Sparrow Player sentiment 96% positive of 52,603 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (96% of 52,603)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 3 of 5 — Adventure, Female Protagonist, Mystery
Why players like it: Story Rich, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, First-Person, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $4.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:Story RichMysteryExplorationFemale ProtagonistIndiePsychological HorrorPuzzle
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DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Psychological Horror and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2015).
DISTRAINT is a 2D psychological horror adventure game for PC. In order to secure a partnership in a famous company, Price seizes the property of an elderly woman. In that very moment, he finds out the price of his humanity.
DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition at a glance Released 2015 Studio Jesse Makkonen Player sentiment 93% positive of 12,901 Price $0.69 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (93% of 12,901)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 4 of 5 — Point & Click, Adventure, Pixel Graphics, Mystery
Why players like it: Indie, Psychological Horror, Horror, Pixel Graphics, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $0.69 — $9.30 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:IndiePsychological HorrorPixel GraphicsStory RichPuzzleMysteryPoint & Click
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Firework
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and Mystery.
An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering.
Firework at a glance Released 2021 Studio Shiying Studio Player sentiment 98% positive of 44,417 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (98% of 44,417)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 1 of 5 — Mystery
Why players like it: Horror, Indie, Puzzle, Drama, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:IndiePuzzleMysteryPsychological HorrorHand-drawnRetroSupernaturalRPG
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Undertale
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2015).
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.
Undertale at a glance Released 2015 Studio 8-4 Player sentiment 96% positive of 338,731 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (96% of 338,731)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 1 of 5 — Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Great Soundtrack, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Multiple Endings, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:Story RichChoices MatterPixel GraphicsRPGIndieRetroPsychological Horror
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Little Nightmares
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Story Rich; released around the same time (2017).
Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.
Little Nightmares at a glance Released 2017 Studio Tarsier Studios Player sentiment 95% positive of 116,529 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 116,529)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Female Protagonist
Why players like it: Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle-Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:PuzzleIndieStory RichPsychological HorrorThird PersonFemale Protagonist
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Life Is Strange: Before the Storm
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Female Protagonist; released around the same time (2017).
Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three part standalone story adventure set three years before the events of the first game. This time play as Chloe Price, a rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber in a dramatic new story in the BAFTA award winning franchise.
Life Is Strange: Before the Storm at a glance Released 2017 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 93% positive of 37,879 Price $16.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (93% of 37,879)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 4 of 5 — Point & Click, Adventure, Female Protagonist, Mystery
Why players like it: Story Rich, Choices Matter, Great Soundtrack, Female Protagonist, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $16.99 — $7.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:Story RichChoices MatterFemale ProtagonistThird PersonMysteryIndiePoint & ClickPsychological Horror
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Layers of Fear (2016)
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Psychological Horror, Story Rich and Indie; released around the same time (2016).
A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.
Layers of Fear (2016) at a glance Released 2016 Studio Bloober Team SA Player sentiment 88% positive of 27,676 Price $1.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (88% of 27,676)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Mystery
Why players like it: Horror, Psychological Horror, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $1.99 — $8.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:Psychological HorrorStory RichIndiePuzzleExplorationMystery
- 15
Changed
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Psychological Horror, Puzzle and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2018).
You are trapped in an experiment, trying to find ways to make you still "yourself" , persevere, and survive.
Changed at a glance Released 2018 Studio DragonSnow Player sentiment 86% positive of 18,545 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 18,545)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Cute, Difficult, Sexual Content, Psychological Horror, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $4.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:Psychological HorrorPuzzlePixel GraphicsIndieStory RichChoices MatterRPG
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Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Detective, Female Protagonist and Story Rich; released around the same time (2017).
A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony at a glance Released 2017 Studio Spike Chunsoft Player sentiment 83% positive of 23,187 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (83% of 23,187)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 3 of 5 — Adventure, Female Protagonist, Mystery
Why players like it: Visual Novel, Detective, Female Protagonist, Anime, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:DetectiveFemale ProtagonistStory RichMysteryPsychological HorrorPuzzle
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Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Story Rich and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2016).
Nine participants awaken, trapped in an underground facility. To escape, they must play a game with deadly consequences. Who will live, and who will die? The choice is yours. Let the Decision Game begin…
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma at a glance Released 2016 Studio Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 82% positive of 4,898 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (82% of 4,898)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 3 of 5 — Point & Click, Adventure, Mystery
Why players like it: Puzzle, Visual Novel, Story Rich, Psychological Horror, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:PuzzleStory RichPsychological HorrorMysteryChoices MatterPoint & Click
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We Were Here Together
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Story Rich and Exploration; released around the same time (2019).
As we explore these frozen wastes, misfortune strikes once again. Through the fierce blizzard, a flare lights the sky, followed by a cry for help over the radio - broken, dying... No one else can come to their rescue. Can we make it back - together?
We Were Here Together at a glance Released 2019 Studio Total Mayhem Games Player sentiment 82% positive of 17,696 Price $4.93 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (82% of 17,696)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Mystery
Why players like it: Puzzle, Online Co-Op, Co-op Campaign, Story Rich, Escape Room — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $4.93 — $5.06 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:PuzzleStory RichExplorationMysteryPsychological HorrorIndie
- 19
Amnesia: Rebirth
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Story Rich and Exploration; released around the same time (2020).
A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.
Amnesia: Rebirth at a glance Released 2020 Studio Frictional Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 9,326 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (77% of 9,326)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 3 of 5 — Adventure, Female Protagonist, Mystery
Why players like it: Action-Adventure, First-Person, Puzzle, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:PuzzleStory RichExplorationPsychological HorrorMysteryFemale Protagonist
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Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Psychological Horror and Exploration; released around the same time (2013).
From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Dear Esther comes a new first-person horrorgame that will drag you to the depths of greed, power and madness. It will bury its snout into your ribs and it will eat your heart.
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs at a glance Released 2013 Studio The Chinese Room Player sentiment 70% positive of 12,114 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (70% of 12,114)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Mystery
Why players like it: Horror, Walking Simulator, Atmospheric, Story Rich, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:Story RichPsychological HorrorExplorationMysteryIndiePuzzle
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Omori
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Psychological Horror, Story Rich and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2020).
Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.
Omori at a glance Released 2020 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 97% positive of 88,417 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (97% of 88,417)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 1 of 5 — Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:Psychological HorrorStory RichPixel GraphicsIndieRPGHand-drawnExploration
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The Test
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Pixel Graphics and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2020).
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test at a glance Released 2020 Studio Randumb Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 20,122 Price $1.19 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (97% of 20,122)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 2 of 5 — Pixel Graphics, Mystery
Why players like it: Choose Your Own Adventure, Simulation, Multiple Endings, Story Rich, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $1.19 — $8.80 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:Story RichPixel GraphicsPsychological HorrorChoices MatterMysteryRPGDetective
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Her Story
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Exploration, Detective and Puzzle; released around the same time (2015).
A woman is interviewed seven times by the police. Search the video database and explore hundreds of authentic clips to discover her story in this groundbreaking and award winning narrative game.
Her Story at a glance Released 2015 Studio Sam Barlow Player sentiment 89% positive of 10,394 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (89% of 10,394)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 2 of 5 — Point & Click, Female Protagonist
Why players like it: Investigation, Typing, Choose Your Own Adventure, Interactive Fiction, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:ExplorationDetectivePuzzlePoint & ClickFemale ProtagonistPsychological HorrorStory Rich
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Outer Wilds
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Exploration, Mystery and Story Rich.
Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
Outer Wilds at a glance Released http Studio Mobius Digital Player sentiment 96% positive of 107,214 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (96% of 107,214)
Matches Kathy Rain on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Mystery
Why players like it: Exploration, Space, Mystery, Story Rich, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Kathy Rain: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Kathy Rain:ExplorationMysteryStory RichPuzzleIndiePsychological Horror
Common questions
What game is most like Kathy Rain?
Murdered: Soul Suspect, on the evidence we have. It both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Kathy Rain" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Kathy Rain. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.