Games like Yomawari: Midnight Shadows
If Yomawari: Midnight Shadows is your kind of game, the closest matches are Yomawari: Night Alone, Yomawari: Lost in the Dark and htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, eerie and immersive. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Yomawari: Midnight Shadows: The dark is no place to be alone. After a beautiful show of summer fireworks, two young girls begin to make their way home. However, a mysterious attacker separates them, and both must brave the haunting night filled with unspeakable terrors and survive the darkness.
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Yomawari: Night Alone
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Top pick for Yomawari: Midnight Shadows fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
A quiet evening stroll takes a turn for the worse as a tragic accident befalls a little girl and her dog. When her sister goes missing later in the night, the little girl decides to venture out into the eerie darkness to search for her loved ones as evil spirits haunt the alleyways and streets of her once-peaceful town.
Yomawari: Lost in the Dark
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Second-strongest match for Yomawari: Midnight Shadows fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Another chapter of the atmospheric horror series has emerged from the shadows! Eerie sound design and shadowy environments set the stage for gruesome and terrifying ghosts never seen before in the series.
htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Third-strongest match for Yomawari: Midnight Shadows fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
In the depths of a labyrinthine ruin, a young girl named Mion rises from a deep sleep. Lost, alone, and with no memory of how she got here or where her parents are, she is greeted by two fireflies—one composed entirely of light, and another who lurks among the shadows.
CORPSE FACTORY
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Ranked #4 for Yomawari: Midnight Shadows fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Discard your sense of morality and enter the world of CORPSE FACTORY. An obscure website allows users to request a death. Victims supposedly receive a photograph of their own corpse before they are killed! With English voice acting by an all-star cast.
A Rose in the Twilight
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Ranked #5 for Yomawari: Midnight Shadows fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
A girl awakens in a castle void of color and time, affixed with the Curse of Thorns upon her back. After meeting a sleeping giant, the two work together to escape. Help them unravel the mystery of the thorns and the history behind the somber castle.
Death end re;Quest
WHY THIS
Shares dual perspective narrative and an atmospheric mood with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Ranked #6 for Yomawari: Midnight Shadows fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Death end re;Quest takes the classic turn-based RPG and flips it upside-down. Switch between the RPG action of the game world and the visual novel segments of the real world. In the realm of game development, it may seem all fun and games until the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur.
Incantation
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Ranked #7 for Yomawari: Midnight Shadows fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
A mother, searching for her lost daughter, stumbles into a strange cult village. "Incantation" is a first-person horror game. It reveals the chilling story behind the "Chen Family Village". What are the consequences of crossing dark boundaries?
Death end re;Quest 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Ranked #8 for Yomawari: Midnight Shadows fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
In collaboration with Corpse Party scenario writer Makoto Kedouin, this horror RPG follows Mai Toyama’s search for her sister in a quiet lakeside town. She’ll unravel clues to the town’s past by day, and battle Shadow Matter by night. Can you uncover the truth before reality is consumed by darkness?
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Yomawari: Night Alone
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Reviewers of Yomawari: Midnight Shadows cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
A quiet evening stroll takes a turn for the worse as a tragic accident befalls a little girl and her dog. When her sister goes missing later in the night, the little girl decides to venture out into the eerie darkness to search for her loved ones as evil spirits haunt the alleyways and streets of her once-peaceful town.
Mad Father
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Reviewers of Yomawari: Midnight Shadows cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.
The Witch's House
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Reviewers of Yomawari: Midnight Shadows cross-mention this title as a similar play.
There is an old house on the edge of a small town. All the locals have always avoided it, as strange and mysterious events constantly happen there. This time, what happened in this house made the whole city shudder with fear.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Yomawari: Midnight Shadows at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
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Priced ~75% under Yomawari: Midnight Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
The Test
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Priced ~50% under Yomawari: Midnight Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
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Priced ~63% under Yomawari: Midnight Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
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.
Blood and Bacon
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Priced ~75% under Yomawari: Midnight Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
shapez
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Priced ~75% under Yomawari: Midnight Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
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Priced ~50% under Yomawari: Midnight Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The NOexistenceN of you AND me
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Priced ~50% under Yomawari: Midnight Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
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".
Bejeweled® 3
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Yomawari: Midnight Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
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.
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Other recommendable Steam games by Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Disgaea PC
WHY THIS
Another title from Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., the studio behind Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
The hotheaded Laharl seeks to be the next big Overlord in the Netherworld...and will destroy anyone that gets in his way! With his devious vassal Etna and the angel trainee Flonne as his unlikely allies, he must battle his way to supremacy and retake the throne in this over-the-top RPG adventure!
Disgaea 5 Complete
WHY THIS
Another title from Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., the studio behind Yomawari: Midnight Shadows. Shares Strategy with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
The nefarious Overlord Void Dark seeks to enslave countless Netherworlds...and only the young demon Killia can stop him! Assemble your tenacious army of rebels and unleash vengeance in this hell-raising adventure! The stakes are high, the damage cap is higher, and the destruction is limitless!
Yomawari: Night Alone
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Another title from Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., the studio behind Yomawari: Midnight Shadows. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
A quiet evening stroll takes a turn for the worse as a tragic accident befalls a little girl and her dog. When her sister goes missing later in the night, the little girl decides to venture out into the eerie darkness to search for her loved ones as evil spirits haunt the alleyways and streets of her once-peaceful town.
Disgaea 2 PC
WHY THIS
Another title from Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., the studio behind Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
The Overlord Zenon has cursed the land, leaving a young man named Adell to seek vengeance. However, all hell breaks loose as Adell accidentally kidnaps the Princess of the Netherworld. Will Adell be able to return the Princess, defeat Zenon, and break the Overlord's dark curse?
Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Another title from Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., the studio behind Yomawari: Midnight Shadows. Shares Strategy with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Beneath a small town lies an endless maze known as the Labyrinth of Refrain. Dusk Witch Dronya arrives, and with her puppet soldiers, endeavors to find something buried deep within. Embark on an adventure as you discover the secrets underground.
Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless
WHY THIS
Another title from Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., the studio behind Yomawari: Midnight Shadows. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Disgaea is back and better than ever in Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless! Join Fuji as he embarks on a perilous journey of redemption, and experience unique features new to the Disgaea series!
Disgaea 4 Complete+
WHY THIS
Another title from Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., the studio behind Yomawari: Midnight Shadows. Shares Strategy with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
The ultimate Disgaea has arrived to Steam! HL-raising action and a horde of special features await you in this tale of fiery revolution.
Phantom Brave PC
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Another title from Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., the studio behind Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
In the world of Ivoire lives Marona, an orphan with the ability to speak with phantoms. Though shunned by society, she believes in helping others. With her phantom companion Ash, Marona aims to purchase the mysterious Phantom Isle.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Yomawari: Night Alone
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
A quiet evening stroll takes a turn for the worse as a tragic accident befalls a little girl and her dog. When her sister goes missing later in the night, the little girl decides to venture out into the eerie darkness to search for her loved ones as evil spirits haunt the alleyways and streets of her once-peaceful town.
Death end re;Quest
WHY THIS
Shares dual perspective narrative and an atmospheric mood with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Death end re;Quest takes the classic turn-based RPG and flips it upside-down. Switch between the RPG action of the game world and the visual novel segments of the real world. In the realm of game development, it may seem all fun and games until the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur.
Death end re;Quest 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Yomawari: Midnight Shadows.
In collaboration with Corpse Party scenario writer Makoto Kedouin, this horror RPG follows Mai Toyama’s search for her sister in a quiet lakeside town. She’ll unravel clues to the town’s past by day, and battle Shadow Matter by night. Can you uncover the truth before reality is consumed by darkness?
Frequently asked about Yomawari: Midnight Shadows
- Is Yomawari: Midnight Shadows verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Yomawari: Midnight Shadows is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Yomawari: Midnight Shadows cost?
- Yomawari: Midnight Shadows is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Yomawari: Midnight Shadows?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Yomawari: Midnight Shadows are Yomawari: Night Alone, Yomawari: Lost in the Dark, htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary.
- Who developed Yomawari: Midnight Shadows?
- Yomawari: Midnight Shadows was developed by Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. and published by NIS America, Inc..
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