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24 games like Yume Nikki (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Yume Nikki 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.
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The short version
- Closest match: OneShot, which both horror, psychological, atmospheric and relaxing.
- Yume Nikki is tagged Indie, Free to Play, RPGMaker, Psychological Horror, Surreal, Exploration, Pixel Graphics, Horror 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.
- 6 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Yume Nikki
The five things Steam players tag Yume Nikki 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.
- Indie
- Free to Play
- RPGMaker
- Psychological Horror
- Surreal
| Reception | on Steam (94% of 10,566) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | Free |
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
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OneShot
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Indie and Cute; 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 Yume Nikki on: 4 of 5 — Indie, RPGMaker, Psychological Horror, Surreal
Why players like it: Story Rich, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Great Soundtrack, Cute — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:Pixel GraphicsIndieCuteRPGMaker2DExplorationSurrealPsychological Horror
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We Were Here
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Horror and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2017).
Lost in a frozen wasteland and split up from your partner inside an abandoned castle, the only possession you have left is a walkie-talkie with a familiar voice on the other end. Can the two of you find your way out in time?
We Were Here at a glance Released 2017 Studio Total Mayhem Games Player sentiment 89% positive of 33,121 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (89% of 33,121)
Matches Yume Nikki on: 3 of 5 — Indie, Free to Play, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Free to Play, Co-op, Escape Room, Puzzle, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:Free to PlayHorrorPsychological HorrorExplorationIndieCasualDark
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Fran Bow
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Psychological Horror, Horror and Indie; 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 Yume Nikki on: 3 of 5 — Indie, Psychological Horror, Surreal
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Point & Click, Puzzle, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:Psychological HorrorHorrorIndieDarkFemale ProtagonistPsychologicalSurreal2D
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Pony Island
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Indie, Psychological Horror and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2016).
Pony Island is a suspense puzzle game in disguise. You are in limbo, trapped in a malevolent and malfunctioning arcade machine devised by the devil himself. It is not a game about ponies.
Pony Island at a glance Released 2016 Studio Daniel Mullins Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 18,104 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (95% of 18,104)
Matches Yume Nikki on: 2 of 5 — Indie, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Puzzle, Indie, Psychological Horror, Pixel Graphics, Hacking — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: $4.99 — $4.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:IndiePsychological HorrorPixel GraphicsHorrorDarkExperimental2DCute
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Sally Face - Episode One
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Psychological Horror, Indie and Horror; 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 Yume Nikki on: 2 of 5 — Indie, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Story Rich, Psychological Horror, Indie, Horror, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: $2.99 — $2.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:Psychological HorrorIndieHorrorDark2DCasual
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Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Indie and Walking Simulator; released around the same time (2015).
A 15 minute heist game by Crows Crows Crows & Directed by William Pugh (The Stanley Parable). Slip into the soft-soled shoes of the mastermind responsible for the greatest heist- oh god I can’t do this any more, i’m joining the strike. good luck writing the steam description. -tina
Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist at a glance Released 2015 Studio Crows Crows Crows Player sentiment 93% positive of 10,175 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (93% of 10,175)
Matches Yume Nikki on: 3 of 5 — Indie, Free to Play, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Free to Play, Comedy, First-Person, Narration, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:Free to PlayIndieWalking SimulatorExperimentalCasualPsychological Horror
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We Were Here Together
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Exploration, Horror and Psychological Horror; 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 Yume Nikki on: 2 of 5 — Indie, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Puzzle, Online Co-Op, Co-op Campaign, Story Rich, Escape Room — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: $4.93 — $4.93 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:ExplorationHorrorPsychological HorrorDarkCasualIndie
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Omori
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Psychological Horror, Pixel Graphics and Indie; 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 Yume Nikki on: 3 of 5 — Indie, RPGMaker, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:Psychological HorrorPixel GraphicsIndieRPGMakerHorror2DExploration
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Cube Escape: Paradox
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 7 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (97% of 12,197)
Matches Yume Nikki on: 4 of 5 — Indie, Free to Play, Psychological Horror, Surreal
Why players like it: Puzzle, Free to Play, Psychological Horror, Point & Click, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:Free to PlayPsychological HorrorIndieHorror2DDarkSurreal
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Doki Doki Literature Club!
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Psychological Horror, Free to Play and Cute; 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (96% of 227,039)
Matches Yume Nikki on: 3 of 5 — Indie, Free to Play, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Visual Novel, Anime, Free to Play, Dating Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:Psychological HorrorFree to PlayCuteHorrorDarkIndieCasual
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What Remains of Edith Finch
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Walking Simulator, Exploration and Female Protagonist; 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 Yume Nikki on: 2 of 5 — Indie, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Story Rich, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, First-Person, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: $4.99 — $4.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:Walking SimulatorExplorationFemale ProtagonistIndiePsychological HorrorDarkHorror
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DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Psychological Horror and Horror; 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 Yume Nikki on: 2 of 5 — Indie, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Indie, Psychological Horror, Horror, Pixel Graphics, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: $0.69 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:IndiePsychological HorrorHorrorPixel Graphics2DDarkPsychological
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Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Free to Play and Cute; released around the same time (2015).
Can you survive 1000 rooms of cute terror? Or will you break once the cuteness starts to fade off and you're running for your life from the unspeakable hideous beings that shake and writhe in bowels of this house? They wait for you, they wait and hunger for meeting you.
Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion at a glance Released 2015 Studio Lag Studios Player sentiment 93% positive of 15,535 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (93% of 15,535)
Matches Yume Nikki on: 3 of 5 — Indie, Free to Play, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Free to Play, Cute, First-Person, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:HorrorFree to PlayCuteIndiePsychological HorrorDarkWalking Simulator
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Layers of Fear (2016)
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Walking Simulator; 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 Yume Nikki on: 3 of 5 — Indie, Psychological Horror, Surreal
Why players like it: Horror, Psychological Horror, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: $1.99 — $1.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:HorrorPsychological HorrorWalking SimulatorIndieDarkExplorationSurreal
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My Beautiful Paper Smile
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Psychological Horror, Horror and 2D; released around the same time (2021).
Welcome, child, to your new home. Here you shall learn the art of perfection. Here you shall learn to smile. Be sure that smile doesn’t fade into sadness, or you will need to run and hide…
My Beautiful Paper Smile at a glance Released 2021 Studio Two Star Games Player sentiment 84% positive of 424 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (84% of 424)
Matches Yume Nikki on: 3 of 5 — Indie, Psychological Horror, Surreal
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Horror, Hand-drawn, Story Rich, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:Psychological HorrorHorror2DSurrealPsychologicalIndieDark
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Kholat
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Walking Simulator and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2015).
The most terrifying journey of your life set in the beautiful winter scenery of the Ural Mountains. Uncover the horrific mystery behind the Dyatlov Pass Incident. Narrated by the famous Sean Bean.
Kholat at a glance Released 2015 Studio IMGN.PRO Player sentiment 66% positive of 6,913 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: (66% of 6,913)
Matches Yume Nikki on: 2 of 5 — Indie, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:HorrorWalking SimulatorPsychological HorrorIndieExplorationPsychologicalDark
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The Test
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Psychological Horror and Psychological; 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 Yume Nikki on: 1 of 5 — Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Choose Your Own Adventure, Simulation, Multiple Endings, Story Rich, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: $1.19 — $1.19 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:Pixel GraphicsPsychological HorrorPsychologicalHorrorCasual
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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Dark; 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (96% of 13,118)
Matches Yume Nikki on: 2 of 5 — Indie, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Horror, VR, Singleplayer, Robots, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:HorrorPsychological HorrorDarkCasualIndie
- 19
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Walking Simulator, Psychological Horror and Exploration; released around the same time (2022).
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is an expanded re-imagining of 2013's The Stanley Parable. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will make a choice, and you will become powerless. You are not here to win. The Stanley Parable is a game that plays you.
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe at a glance Released 2022 Studio Crows Crows Crows Player sentiment 94% positive of 36,046 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 36,046)
Matches Yume Nikki on: 1 of 5 — Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Multiple Endings, Comedy, Choices Matter, Walking Simulator, Narration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:Walking SimulatorPsychological HorrorExplorationCasualHorror
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Firewatch
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Walking Simulator, Exploration and Indie; released around the same time (2016).
Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.
Firewatch at a glance Released 2016 Studio Campo Santo Player sentiment 91% positive of 99,328 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (91% of 99,328)
Matches Yume Nikki on: 1 of 5 — Indie
Why players like it: Adventure, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Walking Simulator, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:Walking SimulatorExplorationIndieHorrorCasual
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We Were Here Forever
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Exploration, Psychological Horror and Dark; released around the same time (2022).
You both awaken imprisoned inside the sinister Castle Rock - were you betrayed, or simply not that clever? Find out in the greatest co-op puzzle adventure in the We Were Here Series! Do you and your partner have what it takes to face the dark forces of this realm or will you be trapped… forever?
We Were Here Forever at a glance Released 2022 Studio Total Mayhem Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 18,807 Price $17.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (91% of 18,807)
Matches Yume Nikki on: 1 of 5 — Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Escape Room, Online Co-Op, Puzzle, Co-op, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: $17.99 — $17.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:ExplorationPsychological HorrorDarkCasualHorror
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Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Dark.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent at a glance Released 2010 Studio Frictional Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 35,674 Price $1.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (95% of 35,674)
Matches Yume Nikki on: 3 of 5 — Indie, Psychological Horror, Surreal
Why players like it: Horror, Gore, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: $1.99 — $1.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Yume Nikki:HorrorPsychological HorrorDarkIndieExplorationWalking SimulatorSurreal
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Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Horror and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2020).
You only wanted to make a visit to your sick colleague, but what you encounter is beyond your imagination. Discover the secrets of your colleague and find a way to escape the trap.
Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege at a glance Released 2020 Studio Bitbeast Games Player sentiment 81% positive of 12,548 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (81% of 12,548)
Matches Yume Nikki on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Free to Play, Horror, Puzzle, Investigation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Yume Nikki:Free to PlayHorrorPsychological HorrorCasualExploration
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Slender: The Arrival
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Indie and Dark.
Slender Man returns more terrifying than ever. You're on your own. No one to help you. No one to hear you scream. Relive the horror all over again with cutting edge visuals for the 10th Anniversary Update and experience survival horror at its finest.
Slender: The Arrival at a glance Released 2013 Studio Blue Isle Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 9,349 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (88% of 9,349)
Matches Yume Nikki on: 2 of 5 — Indie, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, First-Person, Multiplayer, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Yume Nikki: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Yume Nikki:HorrorIndieDarkPsychological HorrorWalking SimulatorFemale ProtagonistExploration
Common questions
What game is most like Yume Nikki?
OneShot, on the evidence we have. It both horror, psychological, atmospheric and relaxing. 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 Yume Nikki" 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 Yume Nikki. 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.