Games like Cat in the Box

94% positive from 1,545 reviewsReleased 202032% finish it

What it is

Horror adventure game with RPG Maker elements. Explore a haunted mansion, solve puzzles, and escape pursuers, sometimes by waking from nightmares.

What players liked

Players praise "Cat in the Box" as a well-made indie horror RPG Maker game with a strong story and atmosphere, comparable to genre favorites.

The catch

Chase scenes are unfair and worsened by fixed arrow key controls you cannot rebind.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 94% positive, but with 1,545 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Cat in the Box

Buy a Croquette!

99% positive from 7,821 reviews202425% finish itDeck Playable

This is a narrative adventure game where players collect yen by completing odd jobs and exploring to buy a croquette. It features simple puzzles, mild horror, and multiple endings with a quirky, slice-of-life feel.

What players likedNo comparisons to other games are mentioned in the provided review.

Both are tagged RPGMaker, Mystery and Adventure.

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The Witch's House MV

95% positive from 3,998 reviews2018Deck Playable

This is a pixel-art Japanese horror RPG focused on puzzle-solving and unpredictable sudden deaths. It offers a terrifying atmosphere with remastered visuals and a new difficulty mode.

What players likedPlayers say it's like "Ib" and "medieval fairy tales," praising its story, puzzles, and atmospheric horror.

The catchBarely two hours of content for a full price tag, with the original available free.

Both are tagged RPGMaker, Pixel Graphics and Horror.

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Mad Father

97% positive from 2,519 reviews2016Deck Verified

Horror adventure game where you explore a mansion with various weapons. It features a remake with new scenes and a story-altering second playthrough.

What players likedPlayers praise Mad Father as a memorable, story-focused RPG horror game with great art, music, and unsettling atmosphere.

The catchThe plot is predictable and thin, and the characters get almost no development.

Both are tagged RPGMaker, Pixel Graphics and Horror.

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Trick & Treat

96% positive from 2,406 reviews201620% finish itDeck Playable

This is a short, spooky puzzle adventure game with horror elements and romance. Players explore a cursed mansion, solve puzzles, and experience multiple endings.

What players likedPlayers enjoy this short RPG for its nice puzzles and CGs, despite dated graphics.

The catchThe story is thin and unmemorable, and it lands as cute rather than scary.

Both are tagged RPGMaker, Pixel Graphics and Horror.

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LiEat

96% positive from 1,919 reviews2016Deck Playable

This is a narrative RPG with a unique lie-eating mechanic. It's a story-driven adventure about uncovering truths and past mysteries.

What players likedPlayers praise LiEat as a charming, story-rich RPG Maker-like investigation game with cute art, music, and detective work.

The catchMost of it is walking between NPCs and trivial combat, wrapped in a thin story.

Both are tagged RPGMaker, Pixel Graphics and Indie.

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Super Lesbian Animal RPG

98% positive from 1,477 reviews2022Deck Playable

A 16-bit-ish RPG with no grinding or random encounters, featuring turn-based combat and story-driven quests about love and adventure.

What players likedPlayers praise its captivating, emotional story and characters, offering a fun, cute, and balanced turn-based RPG experience.

The catchCombat gets repetitive fast and later enemies become slow damage sponges.

Both are tagged RPGMaker, Pixel Graphics and Indie.

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