MiSide is a game that captivates with its comfortable and slightly gloomy atmosphere, a huge number of Meets for every taste and color, as well as an exciting narrative with a choice of several endings. It harmoniously combines elements of horror and interactive storytelling.
For those looking for similar projects, we have prepared a selection of games, which also stand out for their emotional richness and unique presentation. These games can be divided into several categories: visual novels, psychological 3D horrors, and pixel puzzles with simulators. Each of them echoes MiSide in its own way, offering a unique gaming experience.
Important clarification: the top is compiled in a chaotic order, without the best or worst games. Games can be both similar to MiSide, and projects that the developers were supposedly inspired by when creating the game.
Visual Novels
One of the key features of MiSide is the emphasis on storytelling and interaction with characters. Among visual novels, you can find projects that delve into psychological and emotional aspects, offering the player not just a plot, but also philosophical reflections. Oh, and cute waifus, you can't do without them.
Doki Doki Literature Club
- Genre: Visual novel, psychological horror
No list of games like MiSide would be complete without DDLC. At first glance, the title seems like a typical romantic novel with cute girls, a school atmosphere, and a classic set of cliches typical of date sims. However, this game deceptively lulls the player into a false sense of security, only to suddenly turn their expectations upside down. But there are spoilers ahead, and we will try to do without them.
The plot centers on a literary club that the main character joins. As relationships with the participants develop, it becomes clear that behind the cute appearance of the game and the girls there are deep psychological problems that the game gradually reveals. Elements of a meta-narrative, where the game breaks the “fourth wall”, make the project similar to MiSide.
YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story
- Genre: Visual novel, psychological thriller
YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story at first seems like a typical romantic novel, but soon breaks the player's expectations. One of the heroines realizes herself as a character in the game and begins to manipulate its code, erasing her competitor and changing the rules of reality. This is one of the most unconventional novels, exploring the boundaries of consciousness and interactive art.
Saya no Uta (Song of Saya)
- Genre: Visual novel, body horror
Saya no Uta (Song of Saya) tells the story of Fuminori Sakisaki, who after an accident begins to see the world as a creepy, organic mass, and people as disgusting monsters. The only exception is the mysterious girl Saya, who seems to him the only ray of light. The plot touches on the themes of madness, love, and the perception of reality.
Slay the Princess – The Pristine Cut
- Genre: Psychological horror, visual novel
Slay the Princess – The Pristine Cut offers a dark and philosophical story in which the player must kill a princess to prevent the end of the world. But the more attempts he makes, the more complex the plot becomes. The princess turns out to be not who she seems, and reality begins to crumble. The game asks questions about free will and the consequences of choice, making it perfect for those who enjoy unconventional narratives in the spirit of Miside.
Altushka for Skuf
- Genre: Memes, visual novel
Altushka for Skuf is a Russian indie game that mocks internet culture and virtual relationships. The player interacts with a digital character in anonymous chats, encountering absurd and surreal situations. The game raises themes of dependence on the virtual world, manipulation of consciousness, and the search for meaning in digital chaos, which makes it interesting for fans of Miside.
Love Love School Days
- Genre: Visual novel, psychological horror
With the release of Brain Link, a device that synchronizes brain waves and allows you to immerse yourself in virtual worlds, the romantic relationship simulator Love School Days appeared. Now players could literally “enter” the game, and its main character had artificial intelligence capable of self-learning.
The protagonist joins the game to win the heart of the female protagonist, but fails and chooses the secondary protagonist Sabuki Makina, successfully achieving the girl's ending. However, he did not see the female protagonist's ending and decides to try again.
When re-launching, Sakurazaki Makina, using self-learning, changes the game data, and the protagonist is trapped in a virtual world. Will he be able to escape back to reality?
3D horror
For those who appreciate atmosphere of tension and horror, psychological 3D horroroffer a more interactive experience with strong visual and audio impact. These games can also be close to MiSide due to the exploration of the world and the emphasis on the story.
Saiko no Sutoka
- Genre: Stealth horror
An indie horror game in which the player has to run away from a mentally unstable yandere girl who sometimes wants to kill the hero, sometimes wants to get closer to him. The atmosphere of fear and unpredictability of the character creates tension similar to what is felt in some moments of Miside.
AI2U: With You 'Til The End
- Genre: Adventure game, puzzles
AI2U is about a girl-artificial intelligence, who gradually becomes more alive and self-aware. The player interacts with her, but her development goes beyond the programmed framework. It is a story about the boundaries between the virtual and the real, about attachment and about how far artificial intelligence can go.
Yandere Simulator
- Genre: Simulator, stealth action
While Yandere Simulator is known as a stealth game about a girl obsessed with her, its psychological aspects and dark undertones overlap with the themes of Miside. Like Miside, the player can see how love can turn into something painful.
YS shows the story of a yandere schoolgirl who is ready to do anything for her lover. The player will have to eliminate rivals, manipulate others and hide their actions. Despite the outward frivolity, the game touches on the themes of obsession and the dark side of the human psyche, which makes it similar to Miside.
Silent Hill P.T.
- Genre: Psychological horror, interactive teaser
If you enjoyed the Looping Version chapter, then P.T. is a great choice for an evening out. P.T. is a legendary teaser for the failed Silent Hills game, developed by Hideo Kojima in collaboration with Guillermo del Toro. The player finds themselves in an endlessly looping hallway of a house, where each new passage causes eerie changes. The oppressive atmosphere, frightening visuals and sound effects, and a sense of constant danger make the game one of the creepiest on our list.
Pixel games
Pixel games may seem simple, but their visual style often allows developers to create a unique atmosphere that combines minimalism and deep history.
Mad Father
- Genre: Psychological horror, puzzles
Mad Father tells the story of a girl named Aya, who lives in a house with her scientist father. As the player progresses, they uncover the horrific experiments the man has been conducting in his basement. The game successfully combines horror and exploration, and its pixel art style makes the dark scenes no less disturbing. Like MiSide, it keeps the player in constant tension, forcing them to question the characters' motives.
Needy Streamer Overload
- Genre: Psychological thriller, simulator
Needy Streamer Overload is a story about a streamer who dreams of popularity, but faces emotional burnout and psychological problems. The player must balance between her career development and her mental state, trying to keep her from breaking down. The atmosphere of anxiety, the instability of the main character, as well as multiple endings make the game close in spirit to Miside.
The Witch's House
- Genre: Psychological horror, puzzles
The Witch's House is a classic pixel horror game where the player needs to explore a mysterious house full of deadly traps and dark secrets. The game focuses on atmosphere, surprises and plot twists, creating a similar feeling of anxiety and curiosity as MiSide.
Omori
- Genre: Psychological horror, puzzles, RPG
Another example of a pixel adventure with a psychological subtext is Omori. The game begins in a bright and colorful world, which gradually turns into a dark reality. The main character faces the consequences of his psychological trauma and must understand his past to get rid of it.
If you liked Miside, there is definitely something suitable for you on this list. Here are collected games that explore the instability of the human psyche, the boundaries of reality, the influence of player choice and the manipulation of consciousness. Regardless of whether you prefer visual novels, psychological thrillers or horror, each of these games offers a unique experience that can evoke strong emotions.
