Rank 01Why this
Also JRPG and Dungeon Crawler, like Mary Skelter: Nightmares.
- $34.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2022
Games like Mary Skelter: Nightmares
- 31 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Mary Skelter: Nightmares also play
The closest matches to Mary Skelter: Nightmares: Mary Skelter 2, Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk, Death end re;Quest, Stranger of Sword City, and Omega Quintet. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based, like Mary Skelter: Nightmares.
- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
Rank 03Why this
Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Mary Skelter: Nightmares.
- $29.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
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Persona 3 Reload
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like Mary Skelter: Nightmares.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Mary Skelter: Nightmares
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 2Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk
Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based, like Mary Skelter: Nightmares.
- 81% of 527 reviews
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- 10Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Also Party-Based RPG and Lore-Rich, like Mary Skelter: Nightmares.
- 97% of 97,746 reviews
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- 17Darkest Dungeon®
Also Turn-Based and Dungeon Crawler, like Mary Skelter: Nightmares.
- 91% of 55,844 reviews
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Idea Factory
- Price: $24.99checked Oct 31
- 81% of 370 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Adventure, RPG, Sexual Content
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Affection system deepens character bonds
- Blood meter forces strategic aggression
- Characters transform into grotesque forms mid combat
- Atmospheric
- Dark
- Tense
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Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based, like Mary Skelter: Nightmares.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Mary Skelter: Nightmares.
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Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like Mary Skelter: Nightmares.
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Why this: Also Lore-Rich and Dating Sim, like Mary Skelter: Nightmares.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Mary Skelter: Nightmares.
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Why this: Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Mary Skelter: Nightmares.
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Why this: Also Turn-Based and Lore-Rich, like Mary Skelter: Nightmares.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
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Why this: Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Mary Skelter: Nightmares.
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Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based, like Mary Skelter: Nightmares.
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Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like Mary Skelter: Nightmares.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Mary Skelter: Nightmares.
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Why this: Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Mary Skelter: Nightmares.
About Mary Skelter: Nightmares
The closest matches to Mary Skelter: Nightmares: Mary Skelter 2, Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk, Death end re;Quest, Stranger of Sword City, and Omega Quintet. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Mary Skelter: Nightmares is your kind of game, the closest matches are Mary Skelter 2, Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk and Death end re;Quest — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and tense, and single out its affection events and blood meter management. 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.
About Mary Skelter: Nightmares: The "Jail" suddenly appeared a number of years ago, sinking the city deep into the ground. There, this impenetrable living prison 666 metres beneath the surface, held power over eerie creatures called "Marchens." Within the prison was a boy named Jack - living a life of suffering...
Is Mary Skelter: Nightmares worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 80% of 370 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 62 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 31 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Affection system deepens character bonds
- Blood meter forces strategic aggression
- Characters transform into grotesque forms mid combat
- Nightmare hunts create intense pressure sequences
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I love Mary Skelter Nightmares but the steam version is super buggy and basically unplayable, get the GOG version instead, that version doesn't crash or have any bugs.”
“I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS VERSION OF THE GAME, IT IS BROKEN AND CRASHES CONSTANTLY. I however DO recommend getting Mary skelter 2 as it comes with this game as well and that version does not seem to have the same issues as this one does, or…”
People who play it also play: Mary Skelter 2, Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk, Death end re;Quest
Frequently asked about Mary Skelter: Nightmares
Can I run it?
Does Mary Skelter: Nightmares work on Steam Deck?
Mary Skelter: Nightmares is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Mary Skelter: Nightmares cost?
Mary Skelter: Nightmares is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Mary Skelter: Nightmares?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mary Skelter: Nightmares are Mary Skelter 2, Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk, Death end re;Quest.
Who developed Mary Skelter: Nightmares?
Mary Skelter: Nightmares was developed by Idea Factory and published by Ghostlight LTD.