Games like outside the door on Steam
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Tokyo Dark
Legend tells of a door deep below Tokyo's sewers. All who enter are lost forever. Detective Ito's partner is missing. Explore Tokyo & uncover the darkness that lays beneath the streets in this Point & Click - meets Visual Novel - narrative adventure that questions the very core of Ito's sanity.
I Did Not Buy This Ticket
Weep for the dead! In this short psychological horror story, play as a professional mourner travelling between funerals. Ride a nightmarish bus whose destination depends on how you choose to face your traumas.
Looking Up I See Only A Ceiling
A short psychological adventure about a stressed girl who wants to explore her ceiling.
Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole
Wonderful Everyday is a visual novel with multiple routes which develops a story based on a few concepts: "the sky and the world", "the beginning and the end", "literature and science", "savior and hero", "brother and sister".
OneShot: World Machine Edition
A completely self-contained portable version of one of the highest user-rated games. Built on an entirely new engine with new UI, support for Steam Deck, & more. Features world-bending puzzles, intriguing denizens, surreal environments, and a captivating story about the truth of the game's reality.
The Fruit of Grisaia
SIX FRUITS BARE THEIR FANGS AT THE WORLD. --The academy was their orchard. In this place of learning, protected by high walls from the outside world, there arrived a single young man who'd lost his purpose in life. He'd lost sight of what he wanted to protect.
It was a human.
A short SF psychedelic interrogation ADV game that focuses on the interrogation of a suspect in a dismemberment murder case. The protagonist is a lieutenant colonel, tasked with interrogating the suspect. The protagonist needs to find out why she killed the two men and how she committed the crime.
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a “multi-ending ADV” depicting daily life with “OMGkawaiiAngel”, a young girl with a rather extreme need for approval attempting to become the #1 “Internet Angel” (streamer).
The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker
YOU are a psychiatrist, trying to solve a murder whilst treating the unusual patients of the recently deceased Doctor Dekker. Type a question - patients reply in full screen video and have questions for you too but be careful what you say. Your words determine their eventual fates, and your own!
The Test: Final Revelation
The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?
Raging Loop
The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive?
Coffee Talk
Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.
STEINS;GATE 0
If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE.
STEINS;GATE
Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.
Loretta
Loretta is a psychological thriller that makes the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes, leading her through a self-crafted nightmare. Loretta’s story revolves around a woman handling betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, and reclaiming her agency during the socially tumultuous 1940s.
Fatal Twelve
Shishimai Rinka was a high schooler who ran a small café named Lion House in place of her grandmother. She lived her life much like any other person her age, but one day, she was caught up in an explosion while returning home on the train alongside her friend, Hitsuji Naomi.
Folie Fatale
All capture targets are mentally "Jirai"(landmine)!? Meet these eccentric boys, reveal the truth beneath in this Psycho-love-horror VN!
My Lovely Daughter
My Lovely Daughter is an alchemist simulator that explores the depth of a father’s grief and how far he will go to resurrect his daughter. Contains dark and disturbing subject matters, might not be suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Endless Monday: Dreams and Deadlines
"Endless Monday: Dreams and Deadlines" - In this short story from the Endless Monday, Penny, a mild-mannered corporate grunt, spends a weekend at the office in an effort to finish her project on time while overcoming distractions from coworkers, space aliens, imaginary friends, and herself.
Monsters of Little Haven
At the heart of the action are a twelve-year-old Kenneth and his younger sister Esme, children of the Murphy family, who hit the trail of a mysterious monster following series of entangled events.
CHAOS;CHILD
From the creators of the critically acclaimed STEINS;GATE comes a sensational new visual novel: CHAOS;CHILD. Set in Shibuya in 2015, a group of high school students who survived an earthquake six years ago find themselves at the center of a new series of bizarre murders in the city.
Mercury Abbey
In a mansion surrounded by mist, as the curse made by the Alchemist and Fairy reappears, the danger is quietly lurking in the darkness, awaiting its visitors.Follow Harrod and Willie to unravel an incredible story in Mercury Abbey, and go on an adventure that you would only find in mystery novels.
Sound of Drop - fall into poison -
Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, the quaint little aquarium, Manten Aquarium. Numerous urban legends have arisen from here. On the night of the full moon the waters turn to blood and man faced fish lurk within.Most played games like outside the door on Steam
Take a look at the top games like outside the door that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. OneShot
Similarity 62% 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 is a story rich, pixel graphics and great soundtrack game developed by Future Cat LLC and published by KOMODO. Released on December 08th 2016 has received 51,757 reviews of which 50,863 were positive and 894 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like outside the door, thanks to its 206 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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206
players
2. NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD
Similarity 61% NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a “multi-ending ADV” depicting daily life with “OMGkawaiiAngel”, a young girl with a rather extreme need for approval attempting to become the #1 “Internet Angel” (streamer). NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a psychological horror, anime and visual novel game developed by WSS playground and xemono and published by WSS playground. Released on January 21st 2022 has received 46,383 reviews of which 43,977 were positive and 2,406 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 197 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like outside the door based on player count.
9.3
43,977
2,406
197
players
3. Raging Loop
Similarity 60% The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive? Raging Loop is a visual novel, adventure and indie game developed and published by KEMCO. Released on August 23rd 2017 has received 7,279 reviews of which 6,999 were positive and 280 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 116 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like outside the door based on player count.
9.3
6,999
280
116
players
4. STEINS;GATE
Similarity 59% Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations. STEINS;GATE is a visual novel, story rich and anime game developed by MAGES. Inc. and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. Released on September 08th 2016 has received 20,745 reviews of which 20,210 were positive and 535 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like outside the door.
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20,210
535
97
players
5. 1000xRESIST
Similarity 54% 1000xRESIST is a thrilling sci-fi adventure. The year is unknown, and a disease spread by an alien invasion keeps you underground. You are Watcher. You dutifully fulfil your purpose in serving the ALLMOTHER, until the day you discover a shocking secret that changes everything. 1000xRESIST is a female protagonist, thriller and futuristic game developed by sunset visitor 斜陽過客 and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on May 09th 2024 has received 3,727 reviews of which 3,608 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like outside the door.
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3,608
119
79
players
6. Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
Similarity 56% Welcome to the club! Write poems for your crush and experience the terror of school romance in this critically-acclaimed psychological horror story. Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! is a psychological horror, visual novel and anime game developed by Team Salvato and published by Serenity Forge. Released on June 30th 2021 has received 27,236 reviews of which 26,387 were positive and 849 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like outside the door.
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26,387
849
61
players
7. The NOexistenceN of you AND me
Similarity 58% Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel". The NOexistenceN of you AND me is a visual novel, psychological horror and multiple endings game developed by Fontainebleau and published by Nino Games. Released on December 15th 2024 has received 5,380 reviews of which 5,028 were positive and 352 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like outside the door.
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5,028
352
50
players
8. 7 Days to End with You
Similarity 59% To know a language, know the world, and finally know you. 7 Days to End with You is a puzzle, visual novel and choose your own adventure game developed by Lizardry and published by PLAYISM. Released on February 06th 2022 has received 2,301 reviews of which 2,066 were positive and 235 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like outside the door.
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2,066
235
47
players
9. vivid/stasis
Similarity 65% Rhythm-mystery hybrid game about uncovering the dark truth about a mysterious organization. Everything happens for a reason. However, the truth behind that reason is left obstructed. vivid/stasis is a rhythm, visual novel and lgbtq+ game developed by Team Vividstasis and published by Hajimeli and SKY HOUR WORKS. Released on March 07th 2023 has received 2,046 reviews of which 1,912 were positive and 134 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like outside the door.
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1,912
134
43
players
10. OneShot: World Machine Edition
Similarity 62% A completely self-contained portable version of one of the highest user-rated games. Built on an entirely new engine with new UI, support for Steam Deck, & more. Features world-bending puzzles, intriguing denizens, surreal environments, and a captivating story about the truth of the game's reality. OneShot: World Machine Edition is a puzzle, exploration and story rich game developed by Future Cat LLC and published by KOMODO. Released on September 30th 2024 has received 2,390 reviews of which 2,359 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like outside the door.
9.4
2,359
31
42
players
Best deals on games like outside the door on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like outside the door available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games like outside the door.
1. Monsters of Little Haven
Similarity 56% At the heart of the action are a twelve-year-old Kenneth and his younger sister Esme, children of the Murphy family, who hit the trail of a mysterious monster following series of entangled events. Monsters of Little Haven is a horror, visual novel and casual game developed and published by Missing Calm. Released on July 09th 2019 has received 401 reviews of which 353 were positive and 48 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 80% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like outside the door.
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4.99€
0.99€
2. STEINS;GATE 0
Similarity 59% If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE. STEINS;GATE 0 is a visual novel, story rich and anime game developed by MAGES. Inc. and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. Released on May 08th 2018 has received 6,812 reviews of which 6,559 were positive and 253 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 75% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like outside the door.
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6,559
253
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29.99€
7.49€
3. STEINS;GATE
Similarity 59% Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations. STEINS;GATE is a visual novel, story rich and anime game developed by MAGES. Inc. and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. Released on September 08th 2016 has received 20,745 reviews of which 20,210 were positive and 535 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 70% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like outside the door.
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535
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26.99€
8.09€
4. 妄想症：Deliver Me
Similarity 55% Based on the best seller 妄想症Paranoia, the story about Lingluo's college life will bring you to a world unknown. She pursues her music dream without knowing her life is about to be turned upside down. Losing her best friend and her confidence, she plunges into the depth of despair. What will she do? 妄想症：Deliver Me is a indie, visual novel and adventure game developed by 属音制作组 and published by SakuraGame. Released on August 09th 2018 has received 2,382 reviews of which 2,083 were positive and 299 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like outside the door.
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2,083
299
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1.99€
0.59€
5. Sound of Drop - fall into poison -
Similarity 56% Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, the quaint little aquarium, Manten Aquarium. Numerous urban legends have arisen from here. On the night of the full moon the waters turn to blood and man faced fish lurk within. Sound of Drop - fall into poison - is a visual novel, horror and anime game developed by aiueoKompany and published by Sekai Project. Released on October 30th 2015 has received 524 reviews of which 450 were positive and 74 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like outside the door.
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450
74
-70%
12.79€
3.83€
6. The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker
Similarity 61% YOU are a psychiatrist, trying to solve a murder whilst treating the unusual patients of the recently deceased Doctor Dekker. Type a question - patients reply in full screen video and have questions for you too but be careful what you say. Your words determine their eventual fates, and your own! The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker is a fmv, lovecraftian and atmospheric game developed and published by D'Avekki Studios Ltd. Released on May 19th 2017 has received 559 reviews of which 461 were positive and 98 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like outside the door.
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8.99€
2.69€
7. My Lovely Daughter
Similarity 58% My Lovely Daughter is an alchemist simulator that explores the depth of a father’s grief and how far he will go to resurrect his daughter. Contains dark and disturbing subject matters, might not be suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed. My Lovely Daughter is a interactive fiction, visual novel and management game developed by GameChanger Studio and published by Toge Productions and Neon Doctrine. Released on March 08th 2018 has received 1,254 reviews of which 878 were positive and 376 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 66% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like outside the door.
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14.88€
5.06€
8. Tokyo Dark
Similarity 71% Legend tells of a door deep below Tokyo's sewers. All who enter are lost forever. Detective Ito's partner is missing. Explore Tokyo & uncover the darkness that lays beneath the streets in this Point & Click - meets Visual Novel - narrative adventure that questions the very core of Ito's sanity. Tokyo Dark is a anime, visual novel and detective game developed by Cherrymochi and published by Square Enix. Released on September 07th 2017 has received 1,303 reviews of which 1,104 were positive and 199 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 63% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like outside the door.
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1,104
199
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17.84€
6.60€
9. Raging Loop
Similarity 60% The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive? Raging Loop is a visual novel, adventure and indie game developed and published by KEMCO. Released on August 23rd 2017 has received 7,279 reviews of which 6,999 were positive and 280 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like outside the door.
9.3
6,999
280
-60%
29.99€
11.99€
10. NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD
Similarity 61% NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a “multi-ending ADV” depicting daily life with “OMGkawaiiAngel”, a young girl with a rather extreme need for approval attempting to become the #1 “Internet Angel” (streamer). NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a psychological horror, anime and visual novel game developed by WSS playground and xemono and published by WSS playground. Released on January 21st 2022 has received 46,383 reviews of which 43,977 were positive and 2,406 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like outside the door.
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43,977
2,406
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13.29€
5.31€
Free games like outside the door on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like outside the door you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play games like outside the door.
1. vivid/stasis
Similarity 65% Rhythm-mystery hybrid game about uncovering the dark truth about a mysterious organization. Everything happens for a reason. However, the truth behind that reason is left obstructed. vivid/stasis is a rhythm, visual novel and lgbtq+ game developed by Team Vividstasis and published by Hajimeli and SKY HOUR WORKS. Released on March 07th 2023 has received 2,046 reviews of which 1,912 were positive and 134 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free games like outside the door.
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1,912
134
43
players
2. Yume Nikki
Similarity 54% This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream. Yume Nikki is a indie, free to play and rpgmaker game developed by kikiyama and published by PLAYISM. Released on January 09th 2018 has received 8,475 reviews of which 7,968 were positive and 507 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free games like outside the door.
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7,968
507
38
players
3. Paper Lily - Chapter 1
Similarity 55% Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition. Paper Lily - Chapter 1 is a pixel graphics, psychological horror and anime game developed and published by Leef 6010. Released on January 26th 2024 has received 6,254 reviews of which 6,198 were positive and 56 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free games like outside the door.
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6,198
56
19
players
4. 买个可乐饼吧！ - Buy a Croquette!
Similarity 65% March 2012, Nagano. The smart and brave high school girl, Chio Aozora, is facing a major crisis: she has no money to buy a croquette! Navigate through the streets and alleys of Nagano, interact with a variety of characters, solve complex puzzles, collect 380 yen in coins, and buy a croquette! 买个可乐饼吧！ - Buy a Croquette! is a rpgmaker, mystery and sci-fi game developed by 越青 and published by Eternal Dream. Released on April 27th 2024 has received 4,170 reviews of which 4,133 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free games like outside the door.
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4,133
37
7
players
5. PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator
Similarity 54% Your Pocket-Sized Dating Simulator! Every launch brings a new date with unique dialogues! Spend endless hours with your adorable, love-struck virtual girlfriend. PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator is a visual novel, dating sim and horror game developed and published by TERNOX. Released on November 27th 2024 has received 1,040 reviews of which 1,010 were positive and 30 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free games like outside the door.
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1,010
30
7
players
6. Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo
Similarity 62% A eulogy for happiness, and a lament for connection that never was. Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo is a psychological horror, 2d and horror game developed and published by etherane. Released on November 21st 2016 has received 1,887 reviews of which 1,835 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free games like outside the door.
9.2
1,835
52
5
players
7. Eternal Senia
Similarity 55% Thoughts and expectations ARPG Eternal Senia is a anime, free to play and rpg game developed and published by Sanctum Games. Released on June 18th 2015 has received 11,941 reviews of which 11,651 were positive and 290 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free games like outside the door.
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11,651
290
3
players
8. 异化之恶〇Abnormal Treatment
Similarity 59% Strange events occur at a sanatorium for those with unusual abilities. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth. What will be released when all secrets are revealed? Goodness? Or… pure ”EVIL”? 异化之恶〇Abnormal Treatment is a rpgmaker, rpg and cute game developed by Eternal Dream and published by Eternal Dream and 迷糊的安安. Released on August 02nd 2019 has received 3,501 reviews of which 3,415 were positive and 86 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free games like outside the door.
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3,415
86
3
players
9. Ann
Similarity 62% Ann, an art student finds herself trapped in the school when she accidentally broke one of the school's rules. With the help of the school's security guard, help Ann navigate her way out and uncover the secrets of the school before she becomes a permanent resident of the school. Ann is a horror, rpgmaker and free to play game developed and published by Rong Rong. Released on August 26th 2021 has received 2,543 reviews of which 2,400 were positive and 143 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free games like outside the door.
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2,400
143
3
players
10. Moe Era
Similarity 56% Welcome to Moe Era, the era of cute things! It has everything but a hero to help four adorable girls. You're the one they're waiting for! Moe Era is a free to play, visual novel and anime game developed and published by Comfy Company. Released on February 04th 2020 has received 4,836 reviews of which 4,238 were positive and 598 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free games like outside the door.
8.5
4,238
598
3
players