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Rong Rong · 2021 · Windows

Steam: 92 % positive of 2,796 reviews, as of Oct 28

Ann, an art student finds herself trapped in the school when she accidentally broke one of the school's rules. With the help of the school's security guard, help Ann navigate her way out and uncover the secrets of the school before she becomes a permanent resident of the school.

24 games that play like Ann and 24 that look like it. Closest by gameplay: Annie and the Art Gallery, Misao - 2024 HD Remaster and OMORI.

Player tags

  • Horror
  • Free to Play
  • 2D
  • Pixel Graphics
  • JRPG
  • Anime
  • Psychological Horror
  • Exploration
Map region: Psychological Horror
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Steam reviews

What players say

Players mostly like this short, free RPG Maker horror game for its story and animated cutscenes, but many find the chase sequences frustrating.

Most reviewers recommend Ann and describe it as a short horror game that takes roughly two to three hours to finish, with several endings and secrets to find. Many players praise the story, which unfolds gradually and feels more sad and intriguing than frightening, and the animated cutscenes, which stand out in a genre of mostly static presentation. The pixel art and music are also often mentioned as strengths. The main complaint is the chase sequences that appear in almost every chapter: they demand precise timing, the movement feels clunky, and one mistake usually means instant death and a reload. Some find the puzzles too simple or the scares too weak. Several reviewers stress that the game is free and say that is a large part of why they recommend it despite its flaws. Reviews from the last year are mostly positive, in line with Steam's overall rating.

Praised

  • Animated cutscenes

    Players single out the animated cutscenes as unusually polished for an RPG Maker game and a reason the game stands out.

    Many players
  • Story and twists

    Reviewers praise a story that reveals itself gradually, with a bittersweet true ending that some find moving.

    Many players
  • Short length and free price

    Players like that the game takes only a few hours and costs nothing, which makes it an easy recommendation.

    Many players
  • Atmosphere and music

    Reviewers mention the eerie mood, the memorable soundtrack and the cute pixel art as reasons they enjoyed the game.

    Some players

Criticised

  • Frustrating chase sequences

    Players find the chase sequences too fast, too strict and too frequent, and say they repeatedly kill you until they are merely annoying.

    Many players
  • Clunky controls

    Reviewers describe movement as stiff, imprecise or overstepping, and some say inputs sometimes fail to register.

    Some players
  • Thin story and characters

    Players find the characters one-dimensional, the story thin or derivative, and the main villain underused.

    Some players
  • Heavy reliance on comparisons to Ib

    Reviewers say the game borrows heavily from Ib and similar titles, leaving it feeling derivative.

    Some players
Who it suits
Suited to players who enjoy RPG Maker horror, want a short story-driven game with cutscenes, and are willing to replay tough chase sections.
Who should skip it
Players who dislike fast reaction-based chases or frequent instant deaths should skip it.

Short vs. long playtime: Players who finish it quickly in around two hours tend to focus on the story and cutscenes, while those who spend longer mostly complain about repeated deaths in the chases.

Summarised by AI from 72 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.

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By gameplay

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  4. Midnight Witch91 % positive of 371Shared: Horror · Anime · Psychological Horror
  5. Ib98 % positive of 4,964Shared: Horror · Pixel Graphics · Anime
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By look

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At a glance

What games like Ann have in common

  • The tags they share most often with Ann: Horror (23 of 24), Pixel Graphics (17) and Anime (15).
  • They came out between 2016 and 2025, 8 of them after Ann (2021).
  • Best rated by Steam players: Paper Lily - Chapter 1 (99 % positive of 9,025).

How these matches work

Matches come from embeddings of Steam descriptions, player tags and screenshots, computed offline. “Plays like” compares what the games are about and how players tag them; “Looks like” compares their screenshots. The share of positive reviews is based on Steam user reviews.

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