Games like Yume Nikki on Steam

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Abandoned Souls

Abandoned Souls is a horror game, shown through a GoPro lens. You play as a vlogger who specializes in urban exploration.

Similarity 51%
Price -60% 1.99€
Rating 7.0
Release 14 Jul 2023

Prognostic

An orphan returns to the house of the deceased fortune-teller to uncover the secret of his family's death. He must accept his legacy and become a prognostic before supernatural madness engulfs people of his town.

Similarity 51%
Price 5.69€
Rating 8.7
Release 19 May 2022

Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1

The most relaxing horror game you'll ever play. Anemoiapolis exists in the uncanny valley of American architecture -- endless carpeted floors and lonely malls. Escape for your life, and enjoy the scenery.

Similarity 51%
Price 8.79€
Rating 7.7
Release 03 Mar 2023

Outcore: Desktop Adventure

All you wanted was a nice game. But now you find yourself opening Windows apps like Paint & Notepad to solve puzzles, and searching for files on your computers that you didn't put there... Who is she? Why did she appear on your desktop? Let's dive into her memories and find out.

Similarity 51%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.5
Release 26 Sep 2022

Mr. Pumpkin 2: Kowloon walled city

Mr. Pumpkin 2: Kowloon Walled City is a sequel to the Mr. Pumpkin franchise. Our protagonist, an insignificant guy with a pumpkin head, will explore the Kowloon Walled City of Hong Kong, and witness the stories happening within these walls.

Similarity 51%
Price 5.89€
Rating 8.6
Release 13 Nov 2019

Demons Never Lie

Demons Never Lie is a creepy graphic adventure made with voxel and low-poly where even your soul is at stake! An incredible and dark story with elements of the classic point&click and visual novels. An exciting interactive experience with a unique atmosphere.

Similarity 51%
Price 3.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 22 Oct 2019

Palmyra Orphanage

Paranormal first-person horror, which takes place in an abandoned orphanage. Walk through the corridors of your childhood, but do remember that you're not only one here.

Similarity 51%
Price 4.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 24 Sep 2019

missed messages.

‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

Similarity 51%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.4
Release 30 May 2019

The Land of Pain

The Land of Pain is a Lovecraftian horror adventure. After something strange appears in the woods, you'll have to learn how to survive as you fend off a dark and disturbing evil. Flee from an unrelenting enemy, solve puzzles, and unravel the ancient mystery that's befallen this land.

Similarity 51%
Price 11.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 13 Sep 2017

Varenje

Varenje is a cute colorful adventure with a number of puzzles and mini-games made by artists for anyone that considers games to be an art.

Similarity 51%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.3
Release 03 Jul 2018

Bulb Boy

One gloomy night, Bulb Boy wakes suddenly from a frightening nightmare to discover that evil has overshadowed the Bulbhouse. His family has disappeared and there are horrid monsters lurking in the shadows. Gather the courage and use his glass head to save everything he loves.

Similarity 51%
Price 8.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 29 Oct 2015

The Moon Sliver

You are on a bleak, cold, windy island. And you seem to be alone... but fires and candles still burn. As you explore, a story of guilt, loneliness, and faith begins to take shape. And it becomes obvious that something is hunting you...

Similarity 51%
Price 1.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 28 Oct 2014

Dreaming Sarah

Dreaming Sarah is an adventure platformer where you play as Sarah, a girl who is in a coma. Explore the world around her and help her wake up!

Similarity 51%
Price -68% 1.61€
Rating 8.7
Release 12 Mar 2015

SOMA

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

Similarity 51%
Price 28.99€
Rating 9.4
Release 21 Sep 2015

Always Sometimes Monsters

Set out on a cross-country journey to win back the love of your life and endure the hardship of making story-defining choices that affect your life and the lives of those around you.

Similarity 51%
Price 9.75€
Rating 7.2
Release 21 May 2014

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

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.

Similarity 51%
Price 19.50€
Rating 6.8
Release 10 Sep 2013

Kentucky Route Zero: PC Edition

KENTUCKY ROUTE ZERO is a magical realist adventure game about a secret highway running through the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it.

Similarity 51%
Price 22.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 22 Feb 2013

Violent Horror Stories: anthology

4 short horror games from different authors and in different genres. Each game is an author's vision on the theme of 'pursuit'.

Similarity 50%
Price 2.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 06 Aug 2024

outside the door

Outside the door is a mystic visual novel set within one office. You are about to figure out the stories of a few visitors without having a single memory of yourself.

Similarity 50%
Price 1.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 09 Apr 2024

September 7th

"September 7th" is a short horror game released for Christmas. The plot of the game is simple to the point of banality, and the gameplay is not delayed.The game also contains some Easter eggs and mentions. The game takes place in 2009.

Similarity 50%
Price 5.69€
Rating 8.4
Release 06 Jan 2023

Almost Home Now

A 10 minute horror experience of a girl walking home alone at night.

Similarity 50%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.0
Release 25 May 2022

Isolomus

Bite-sized surreal horror with multiple choices. Make your own way through the claymation madness!

Similarity 50%
Price 0.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 04 Dec 2020

Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

Similarity 50%
Price 1.49€
Rating 9.5
Release 26 Aug 2020

Cube Escape Collection

In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology you follow the path of Dale and Laura and other famous Rusty lake characters such as Mr. Crow and Mr. Owl. The series will be updated, preserved and bundled to survive the end of the Flash Games era.

Similarity 50%
Price -66% 1.69€
Rating 9.5
Release 14 Oct 2020

Most played games like Yume Nikki on Steam

Take a look at the top games like Yume Nikki that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.

1. OMORI

Similarity 56% 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 is a psychological horror, story rich and pixel graphics game developed and published by OMOCAT and LLC. Released on December 25th 2020 has received 79,373 reviews of which 77,194 were positive and 2,179 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 Yume Nikki, thanks to its 383 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. OneShot

Similarity 64% 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. While seeing 206 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like Yume Nikki based on player count.
9.6
50,863
894

206
players

3. We Were Here

Similarity 51% 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 is a free to play, co-op and escape room game developed and published by Total Mayhem Games. Released on February 03rd 2017 has received 29,725 reviews of which 26,809 were positive and 2,916 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 133 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like Yume Nikki based on player count.
8.8
26,809
2,916

133
players

4. SOMA

Similarity 51% From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence. SOMA is a horror, psychological horror and atmospheric game developed and published by Frictional Games. Released on September 21st 2015 has received 44,854 reviews of which 43,034 were positive and 1,820 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 106 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like Yume Nikki.
9.4
43,034
1,820

106
players

5. Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator

Similarity 50% Start your own Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria with Freddy Fazbear Pizzeria Simulator! Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator is a free to play, horror and singleplayer game developed and published by Scott Cawthon. Released on December 04th 2017 has received 29,981 reviews of which 28,174 were positive and 1,807 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like Yume Nikki.
9.2
28,174
1,807

92
players

6. ANIMAL WELL

Similarity 53% Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see. ANIMAL WELL is a metroidvania, exploration and puzzle game developed by Billy Basso and published by Bigmode. Released on May 09th 2024 has received 20,237 reviews of which 19,436 were positive and 801 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like Yume Nikki.
9.4
19,436
801

84
players

7. Mouthwashing

Similarity 63% The five crew members of the Tulpar are stranded in the empty reaches of space, shrouded in perpetual sunset. God is not watching. Mouthwashing is a psychological horror, story rich and horror game developed by Wrong Organ and published by CRITICAL REFLEX. Released on September 26th 2024 has received 29,071 reviews of which 27,994 were positive and 1,077 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like Yume Nikki.
9.4
27,994
1,077

67
players

8. Fran Bow

Similarity 59% 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 is a psychological horror, story rich and point & click game developed and published by Killmonday Games AB. Released on August 27th 2015 has received 18,824 reviews of which 18,314 were positive and 510 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like Yume Nikki.
9.5
18,314
510

65
players

9. Garten of Banban 0

Similarity 51% Explore the origins of the mysterious Banban’s Kindergarten. Survive the dark past of the establishment. Try to make some friends. Uncover the truth behind the place, and who you are… Garten of Banban 0 is a horror, singleplayer and first-person game developed and published by Euphoric Brothers. Released on February 21st 2025 has received 2,548 reviews of which 1,848 were positive and 700 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like Yume Nikki.
7.0
1,848
700

62
players

10. Cube Escape: Paradox

Similarity 59% 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 is a puzzle, free to play and psychological horror game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on September 20th 2018 has received 10,317 reviews of which 10,035 were positive and 282 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 Yume Nikki.
9.4
10,035
282

59
players

Best deals on games like Yume Nikki on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like Yume Nikki 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 Yume Nikki.

1. Through the Woods

Similarity 55% Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure set in a forest on the western shores of Norway that tells the story of a mother and her missing son. Through the Woods is a adventure, indie and horror game developed by Antagonist and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on October 27th 2016 has received 1,575 reviews of which 1,116 were positive and 459 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 91% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like Yume Nikki.
6.9
1,116
459

-91% 19.78€ 1.78€

2. Children of Silentown

Similarity 54% Children of Silentown is a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a girl growing up in a village deep in a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon here, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks. Children of Silentown is a atmospheric, adventure and point & click game developed by Elf Games and Luna2 Studio and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on January 11th 2023 has received 1,275 reviews of which 1,110 were positive and 165 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 89% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like Yume Nikki.
8.3
1,110
165

-89% 19.36€ 2.13€

3. Scorn

Similarity 51% Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry. Scorn is a gore, horror and atmospheric game developed by Ebb Software and published by Kepler Interactive. Released on October 14th 2022 has received 15,250 reviews of which 11,686 were positive and 3,564 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 88% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like Yume Nikki.
7.5
11,686
3,564

-88% 38.75€ 4.65€

4. Moons of Madness

Similarity 53% Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft. Moons of Madness is a adventure, horror and lovecraftian game developed by Rock Pocket Games and published by Funcom. Released on October 22nd 2019 has received 2,728 reviews of which 2,113 were positive and 615 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like Yume Nikki.
7.5
2,113
615

-88% 25.92€ 3.11€

5. 2Dark

Similarity 50% 2Dark is a stealth adventure game developed by Frédérick Raynal, the pioneer of survival horror games and creator of Alone in the Dark®. Make your way through the lairs of psychopaths, unravel intrigue where madness mingles with horror, and, above all, save the kids! 2Dark is a indie, horror and stealth game developed by Gloomywood and published by Nacon. Released on March 10th 2017 has received 783 reviews of which 607 were positive and 176 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like Yume Nikki.
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607
176

-87% 25.08€ 3.26€

6. Kholat

Similarity 56% 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 is a horror, atmospheric and walking simulator game developed and published by IMGN.PRO. Released on June 09th 2015 has received 6,705 reviews of which 4,475 were positive and 2,230 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like Yume Nikki.
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4,475
2,230

-83% 17.99€ 3.05€

7. What Remains of Edith Finch

Similarity 55% 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 is a story rich, atmospheric and walking simulator game developed by Giant Sparrow and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on April 24th 2017 has received 44,520 reviews of which 42,623 were positive and 1,897 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 81% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like Yume Nikki.
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42,623
1,897

-81% 18.16€ 3.45€

8. The Medium

Similarity 52% Discover a dark mystery only a medium can solve. Travel to an abandoned communist resort and use your unique psychic abilities to uncover its deeply disturbing secrets, solve dual-reality puzzles, survive encounters with sinister spirits, and explore two realities at the same time. The Medium is a adventure, horror and female protagonist game developed by Bloober Team and published by Bloober Team SA and NA Publishing Inc.. Released on January 28th 2021 has received 8,689 reviews of which 7,719 were positive and 970 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like Yume Nikki.
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7,719
970

-78% 51.00€ 11.22€

9. Rise of Insanity

Similarity 59% In Rise of Insanity, as a doctor of psychology you will explore the darkest recesses of the human mind. Overcome your fear to find the truth behind the tragedy that has befallen your family. Rise of Insanity is a indie, adventure and horror game developed and published by Red Limb Studio. Released on March 01st 2018 has received 1,198 reviews of which 947 were positive and 251 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 71% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like Yume Nikki.
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947
251

-71% 10.03€ 2.91€

10. Tales of the Black Forest

Similarity 58% In a world filled with yōkai, a surging dark power has overshadowed a Japanese town. A group of 2 developers have produced a Japanese pixel adventure game to tell a tale that dates back to the Heisei era...In the name of dreams and passion. Tales of the Black Forest is a rpg, rpgmaker and pixel graphics game developed by 拾英工作室 and published by SakuraGame. Released on September 25th 2019 has received 13,804 reviews of which 13,495 were positive and 309 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like Yume Nikki.
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13,495
309

-70% 3.99€ 1.19€

Free games like Yume Nikki on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like Yume Nikki 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 Yume Nikki.

1. We Were Here

Similarity 51% 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 is a free to play, co-op and escape room game developed and published by Total Mayhem Games. Released on February 03rd 2017 has received 29,725 reviews of which 26,809 were positive and 2,916 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 133 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free games like Yume Nikki.
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26,809
2,916

133
players

2. Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator

Similarity 50% Start your own Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria with Freddy Fazbear Pizzeria Simulator! Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator is a free to play, horror and singleplayer game developed and published by Scott Cawthon. Released on December 04th 2017 has received 29,981 reviews of which 28,174 were positive and 1,807 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free games like Yume Nikki.
9.2
28,174
1,807

92
players

3. Garten of Banban 0

Similarity 51% Explore the origins of the mysterious Banban’s Kindergarten. Survive the dark past of the establishment. Try to make some friends. Uncover the truth behind the place, and who you are… Garten of Banban 0 is a horror, singleplayer and first-person game developed and published by Euphoric Brothers. Released on February 21st 2025 has received 2,548 reviews of which 1,848 were positive and 700 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free games like Yume Nikki.
7.0
1,848
700

62
players

4. Cube Escape: Paradox

Similarity 59% 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 is a puzzle, free to play and psychological horror game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on September 20th 2018 has received 10,317 reviews of which 10,035 were positive and 282 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free games like Yume Nikki.
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10,035
282

59
players

5. Fears to Fathom - Home Alone

Similarity 62% Fears to Fathom is an episodic psychological horror game where each episode unveils a short story narrated by the ones who survived. Fears to Fathom - Home Alone is a horror, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by Rayll. Released on July 02nd 2021 has received 8,538 reviews of which 7,681 were positive and 857 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free games like Yume Nikki.
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7,681
857

47
players

6. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

Similarity 55% A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is a pixel graphics, free to play and 2d platformer game developed and published by MrSuicideSheep. Released on February 06th 2024 has received 16,644 reviews of which 16,450 were positive and 194 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free games like Yume Nikki.
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16,450
194

34
players

7. Outcore: Desktop Adventure

Similarity 51% All you wanted was a nice game. But now you find yourself opening Windows apps like Paint & Notepad to solve puzzles, and searching for files on your computers that you didn't put there... Who is she? Why did she appear on your desktop? Let's dive into her memories and find out. Outcore: Desktop Adventure is a adventure, psychological horror and free to play game developed and published by Doctor Shinobi. Released on September 26th 2022 has received 14,933 reviews of which 14,532 were positive and 401 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 Yume Nikki.
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14,532
401

19
players

8. Nightmare House: The Original Mod

Similarity 52% Wake up, it’s time for the real nightmare to begin. Make your way through a terrorizing house, uncover the secrets of a haunted hospital, fight through hordes of the undead, and try to escape Nightmare House. Nightmare House: The Original Mod is a free to play, horror and action-adventure game developed and published by We Create Stuff. Released on November 14th 2024 has received 1,295 reviews of which 1,257 were positive and 38 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free games like Yume Nikki.
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1,257
38

18
players

9. [Nightmare Files] Clap Clap

Similarity 53% Clap Clap is a short indie horror game that puts you in the shoes of a house sitter, experiencing strange occurrences in a seemingly ordinary home. [Nightmare Files] Clap Clap is a horror, free to play and adventure game developed and published by Raycastly. Released on June 03rd 2024 has received 4,103 reviews of which 3,942 were positive and 161 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free games like Yume Nikki.
9.2
3,942
161

15
players

10. Samsara Room

Similarity 56% You woke up in a mysterious room you have never seen before. Can you find another way out? Samsara Room is a remake of the praised predecessor of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series. Samsara Room is a indie, adventure and puzzle game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on April 29th 2020 has received 9,038 reviews of which 8,797 were positive and 241 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free games like Yume Nikki.
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8,797
241

13
players