Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like McOsu (2026)
Every game below overlaps with McOsu 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 short version
- Closest match: Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation, which both horror, psychological and difficult.
- McOsu is tagged Rhythm, Free to Play, Anime, Music, VR, Indie, Difficult, Great Soundtrack 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.
- 7 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
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
Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Difficult, Psychological Horror and Horror; released around the same time (2018).
A roguelite monster-management simulation inspired by the likes of the SCP Foundation, Cabin in the Woods, and Warehouse 13. Order your employees to perform work with the creatures and watch as it unfolds; harness greater energy, and expand the facility
Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation at a glance Released 2018 Studio ProjectMoon Player sentiment 94% positive of 56,811 Price $24.99 DifficultPsychological HorrorHorrorGreat SoundtrackIndie2DAnime
- 2
Library Of Ruina
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Difficult, Great Soundtrack and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2021).
"May you find your book in this place." Combat between the guests and the librarians breaks out as if it were on a stage. Defeated guests turn into books, and the Library grows onward. And eventually, get your hands on… The one singular, perfect book.
Library Of Ruina at a glance Released 2021 Studio ProjectMoon Player sentiment 94% positive of 44,826 Price $29.99 DifficultGreat SoundtrackPsychological HorrorIndie2DAnimeHorror
- 3
Geometry Dash
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Difficult, Music and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2013).
Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!
Geometry Dash at a glance Released 2013 Studio RobTop Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 637,714 Price $4.99 DifficultMusicGreat Soundtrack2DRhythmIndiePsychological Horror
- 4
Changed
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Difficult, Sexual Content and Psychological Horror; 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 DifficultSexual ContentPsychological HorrorIndie2DGreat SoundtrackHorror
- 5
Alien: Isolation
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Difficult and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2014).
Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger.
Alien: Isolation at a glance Released 2014 Studio Creative Assembly Player sentiment 93% positive of 66,658 Price $11.99 HorrorDifficultPsychological HorrorGreat SoundtrackFPSVR
- 6
SCP: Secret Laboratory
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Horror and FPS; released around the same time (2017).
Deep within a secure underground facility, a sudden containment breach allows many of the secured anomalies to escape from their chambers. Assist the Foundation in re-securing the facility, help the Insurgency in their goal to capture it, or wreak havoc as an SCP in a frantic bid to escape.
SCP: Secret Laboratory at a glance Released 2017 Studio Northwood Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 234,020 Price Free Free to PlayHorrorFPSPsychological HorrorDifficultIndie
- 7
Five Nights at Freddy's 3
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Difficult; released around the same time (2015).
Thirty years after Freddy Fazbear's Pizza closed it's doors, the events that took place there have become nothing more than a rumor and a childhood memory, but the owners of "Fazbear's Fright: The Horror Attraction" are determined to revive the legend and make the experience as authentic as possible for patrons, going to great l
Five Nights at Freddy's 3 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 90% positive of 11,334 Price $7.99 HorrorPsychological HorrorDifficultIndieGreat Soundtrack2D
- 8
DEVOUR
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Sexual Content and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2021).
DEVOUR is a co-op horror survival game for 1-4 players. Stop possessed cultists before they drag you to hell. Run. Scream. Hide. Just don't get caught.
DEVOUR at a glance Released 2021 Studio Straight Back Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 88,093 Price $9.99 HorrorSexual ContentPsychological HorrorVRIndieDifficult
- 9
Hand Simulator
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and difficult; shares 6 player tags including VR, Difficult and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2017).
There are many different levels where you can play with spinners, plunge into the subtleties of handling weapons, milk a cow, take part in a Mexican duel with your friends, have a good time fishing, play chess or simply chat in an anonymous club.
Hand Simulator at a glance Released 2017 Studio HFM Games Player sentiment 84% positive of 36,213 Price $1.49 VRDifficultPsychological HorrorSexual ContentHorrorFPS
- 10
Doki Doki Literature Club!
Why it matched: both horror and psychological; shares 7 player tags including Psychological Horror, Anime and Free to Play; released around the same time (2017).
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Doki Doki Literature Club! at a glance Released 2017 Studio Team Salvato Player sentiment 96% positive of 227,039 Price Free Psychological HorrorAnimeFree to PlayHorrorGreat SoundtrackIndieSexual Content
- 11
Catherine
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Sexual Content, Anime and Horror.
Catherine: a tale of love, betrayal, and the terror of commitment. Experience the mature action-adventure-puzzle game unlike any other from the makers of the Persona series, now enhanced for PC in all its Classic glory. Is love over? Climb to the top or die trying.
Catherine at a glance Released 2011 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 87% positive of 11,244 Price $19.99 Sexual ContentAnimeHorrorDifficultPsychological HorrorGreat Soundtrack
- 12
Helltaker
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Indie and Anime; released around the same time (2020).
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
Helltaker at a glance Released 2020 Studio vanripper Player sentiment 98% positive of 128,069 Price Free Free to PlayIndieAnimeGreat SoundtrackSexual Content2DDifficultRhythm
- 13
Undertale
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Indie and 2D; 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 Great SoundtrackIndie2DPsychological HorrorHorror
- 14
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Horror, VR and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2019).
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Experience the horror in flat (non-VR) mode or VR. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are supported. A VR Headset is NOT required to play.
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED at a glance Released 2019 Studio Steel Wool Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 13,118 Price $29.99 HorrorVRPsychological HorrorDifficultIndie
- 15
Ultimate Custom Night
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Horror and Difficult; released around the same time (2018).
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Ultimate Custom Night at a glance Released 2018 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 95% positive of 62,777 Price Free Free to PlayHorrorDifficultIndiePsychological Horror
- 16
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Horror and Difficult; released around the same time (2017).
Start your own Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria with Freddy Fazbear Pizzeria Simulator!
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator at a glance Released 2017 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 94% positive of 33,261 Price Free Free to PlayHorrorDifficultIndiePsychological Horror
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Muse Dash
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Music, Rhythm and Anime; released around the same time (2019).
Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!
Muse Dash at a glance Released 2019 Studio peropero Player sentiment 91% positive of 122,129 Price $2.99 MusicRhythmAnimeSexual ContentGreat Soundtrack2DIndieDifficult
- 18
Jump King
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Psychological Horror, Difficult and Indie; released around the same time (2019).
Take up the challenge and face true high-stakes platforming in Jump King! Struggle upwards in search of the Smoking Hot Babe of legend, but explore with care; a single missed jump could lead to a long fall back down...
Jump King at a glance Released 2019 Studio Nexile Player sentiment 90% positive of 13,391 Price $12.99 Psychological HorrorDifficultIndie2DHorror
- 19
ibb & obb
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Indie, 2D and Difficult; released around the same time (2014).
ibb & obb is a two player cooperative game set in a puzzle filled world where gravity goes both up and down. You can only succeed by working closely together. Find a friend for some true local co-op couch fun or match up online.
ibb & obb at a glance Released 2014 Studio Sparpweed Player sentiment 89% positive of 6,830 Price $11.99 Indie2DDifficultGreat SoundtrackPsychological Horror
- 20
Dark Deception
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Free to Play and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2018).
Death awaits you in Dark Deception, a story-driven first-person horror maze game. There's nowhere to hide & nowhere to catch your breath. Run or die - it's your choice. Trapped in a realm of nightmarish mazes with a mysterious woman, your only hope of survival is to find a way to escape.
Dark Deception at a glance Released 2018 Studio Glowstick Entertainment Player sentiment 88% positive of 24,220 Price Free HorrorFree to PlayPsychological HorrorIndieDifficult
- 21
Omori
Why it matched: both horror and psychological; shares 6 player tags including Psychological Horror, Indie and Great Soundtrack; 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 Psychological HorrorIndieGreat SoundtrackHorror2DAnime
- 22
Cube Escape: Paradox
Why it matched: both horror and psychological; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Psychological Horror and Indie; 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 Free to PlayPsychological HorrorIndieHorror2DGreat Soundtrack
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Immortal Soul: Black Survival
Why it matched: both horror and psychological; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Anime and Indie; released around the same time (2019).
Black Survival is a Real-Time Survival Game, where you must survive by any means out of 10 competitors in a deserted island. Make split-second decisions with a single click! Immerse yourself in the fierce battle for survival; you do not have a second to spare! Search, Craft, Attack, and Run!
Immortal Soul: Black Survival at a glance Released 2019 Studio Nimble Neuron Player sentiment 82% positive of 5,431 Price Not listed Free to PlayAnimeIndieSexual ContentPsychological HorrorHorror
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Return of the Obra Dinn
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Indie, Great Soundtrack and Difficult; 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 IndieGreat SoundtrackDifficultHorror
Common questions
What game is most like McOsu?
Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation, on the evidence we have. It both horror, psychological and difficult. 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 McOsu" 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 McOsu. 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.