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Games like Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel

If Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel is your kind of game, the closest matches are Scarlet Hollow, The Sleeping Sickness and Impostor Factory — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel: A psychological horror interactive novel, Boston 1926. Explore, investigate, lose your footing. Your choices shape a branching story where your mental state governs what you see and which paths open to you. 4 intersecting routes, 12 possible endings, 15 to 20 hours of play.

2026IndieAdventureRPGCasualWindows · Linuxby Yohan Dupuy
Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel — Steam game cover

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  1. Scarlet Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

    Your aunt’s dead, your cousin hates you, and you’re stuck in the dead-end town of Scarlet Hollow. Choose your path through a branching narrative so dense that you'll see less than 1/5 of the game on a single playthrough. You won't be able to save everyone. Good luck, and welcome home.

    2021IndieAdventureRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Sleeping Sickness

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

    The Sleeping Sickness is an interactive short story that allows the player to guide the main character's actions. The player’s choices will lock and unlock future locations, change dialogue, and alter the story. Choices matter in The Sleeping Sickness. It is an excellent choice for horror fans.

    2024Indie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Impostor Factory

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

    A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.

    2021IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Test: Secrets of the Soul

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal things from deep within. Some will be uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and are you SURE you want the answers you seek? For it is time to unlock "Secrets of the Soul..."

    2023IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Casting of Frank Stone™

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

    The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone’s blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself.

    2024Adventure29.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

    A visual novel paying satirical homage to the world’s greatest TTRPG. Make important choices, roll countless dice, build lasting relationships, explore magical lands and experience all the rest of the crap you expect from a fantasy game without the hassle of finding actual friends to play with!

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  7. Below, Rusted Gods

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

    You are the lifeline supporting an expedition into the unknown. Keep both yourself and your squad alive by interpreting instrument readings, explore the facilities, and uncover something ancient and eager to be born.

    2026IndieAdventureSimulation7.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Horrorscope: Fatal Awakening

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG and Casual with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal your potential fate. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Horrorscope, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

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Free alternatives

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  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

    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.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

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Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Scarlet Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

    Your aunt’s dead, your cousin hates you, and you’re stuck in the dead-end town of Scarlet Hollow. Choose your path through a branching narrative so dense that you'll see less than 1/5 of the game on a single playthrough. You won't be able to save everyone. Good luck, and welcome home.

    2021IndieAdventureRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test: Secrets of the Soul

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal things from deep within. Some will be uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and are you SURE you want the answers you seek? For it is time to unlock "Secrets of the Soul..."

    2023IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and RPG with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

    A visual novel paying satirical homage to the world’s greatest TTRPG. Make important choices, roll countless dice, build lasting relationships, explore magical lands and experience all the rest of the crap you expect from a fantasy game without the hassle of finding actual friends to play with!

    2023AdventureSimulationRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel

What games are most similar to Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel are Scarlet Hollow, The Sleeping Sickness, Impostor Factory.
Who developed Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel?
Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel was developed by Yohan Dupuy.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

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