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A first-person perspective mystery puzzle-solving game where players immerse themselves in the role of characters involved in each episode's abnormal event to uncover the truth. The plan is to release 1 episodes per month, totaling 6 episodes per season.

Why similar: Detective 31%, Cinematic 21.6%, Mystery 19.2%, Horror 16.8%, Psychological Horror 5%

A recursive anomaly and psychological horror where you wake up stuck in an office corridor and find out there is a framed photo of the corridor on the wall. There is something very strange about this picture...

Why similar: Detective 32%, Cinematic 23.2%, Horror 21.3%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, First-Person 5.7%

After Lights Out is a first person psychological horror game. Players will explore a terrifying house that keeps changing in the dark. Use the lights to solve the puzzles and uncover the hidden truth in the room.

Why similar: Detective 35.5%, Horror 20.1%, Mystery 18.1%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Simulation 8.2%

Enter the abandoned Black Water Asylum in search of a missing girl. Veil of Torment is a psychological horror game where reality twists, shadows whisper, and every step drags you deeper into madness.

Why similar: Cinematic 34.2%, Detective 26.6%, Mystery 13.2%, Horror 13.1%, First-Person 6.3%

You will die in 60 seconds. This is a single-player horror escape game in which a man trapped within a 60-second time loop must escape from a sealed room. Inside the locked room, time resets every time you die. Observe repeating phenomena, remember the changes, and break free from the loop.

Why similar: Cinematic 28.7%, Mystery 21.9%, Horror 21.4%, Detective 14.3%, Psychological Horror 10.6%

Lewis, an intelligent detective, finds himself on a mission to uncover the truth behind the many disappearances including his sister's. With the help of Joy, Lewis is going to explore what lies behind these walls. only to realize that there's much more to discover than he initially thought.

Why similar: Detective 40.6%, Horror 24.6%, Mystery 19%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, First-Person 3.6%

A single-player psychological survival horror. At the end of an ordinary day, a routine subway ride leads you into a bizarre, endless alternate reality. Survive against overwhelming dread and surreal creatures by utilizing your surroundings.

Why similar: Horror 29.4%, Mystery 24.3%, Detective 22.7%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, First-Person 5%

You work the late shift at Echo's Inc reviewing bodycam footage of employees that vanished. Tonight it's Melvin's tape. You press play and suddenly you're not watching anymore. You're him. Living his last shift.

Why similar: Cinematic 29.4%, Detective 25.7%, Horror 12.6%, Mystery 12.2%, Simulation 10.6%

Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir mystery set in 1920s Norway. Explore a forgotten coastal village in your search for your missing sister, accompanied by your independent and enigmatic young ward. Norwegian Game of the Year 2019.

Why similar: Detective 29.6%, Cinematic 22.5%, Mystery 20.2%, Horror 12.8%, Psychological Horror 8%

Brian Lewis buys an old house, hoping for a quiet and orderly life. But on the very first night, the house begins to behave strangely... What starts as a harmless incident slowly turns into something far more terrifying... What if someone else is inside?

Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Cinematic 23.4%, Horror 21%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Simulation 9.2%

Investigate the abandoned mansion where your family died, use your voice to speak to the spirit and collect evidence about the truth. Keep the camera rolling, no matter what you encounter.

Why similar: Cinematic 30.1%, Mystery 21.6%, Horror 21%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Simulation 8.7%

You're a ferryman in Birchwood, a remote village isolated beyond a lake veiled in thick fog. Mysteries and folklore haunt your dreams in this narrative-driven psychological horror game.

Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Cinematic 20.7%, Mystery 19.4%, Horror 15.8%, Psychological Horror 10.6%

Single-player psychological horror. As researcher Ethan, investigate cursed areas, identify the ancient beast unleashed, and perform the correct ritual. One mistake could be fatal. The wrong ritual... results in death.

Why similar: Detective 35.5%, Horror 19.8%, Cinematic 19.4%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Mystery 10.1%

Broken Voyage is a detective-focused horror game that takes place on an whaling boat gone silent where the player will solve murders, unweave the strings behind a grander mystery, and resist the allure of a lovecraftian monster!

Why similar: Detective 43.8%, Horror 21%, Mystery 13.4%, Psychological Horror 7.2%, Simulation 6.4%

A first-person supernatural thriller where you explore a manor overtaken by darkness. Wield a mysterious power to confront an ancient evil, unravel the truth, and save your brother.

Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Horror 19.5%, Cinematic 19.3%, Mystery 16.1%, Psychological Horror 10.1%

Gerze The Deep is a first-person horror game set in an abandoned Cold War underwater facility. Explore dark corridors, restore systems, and uncover the truth hidden in the depths. Keep the lights on. Try not to make noise. Because you are not alone here.

Why similar: Detective 33%, Cinematic 18.7%, Horror 15.7%, Mystery 14%, Psychological Horror 8.4%

A storm-lashed island, a nursery rhyme that foretells death, seven prodigies, serial murders, modern locked-room mysteries, classic locked-room mysteries, astrology, a jigsaw of flesh and blood, a survivor—and one lie told only so you would see this story.

Why similar: Detective 40%, Cinematic 30.6%, Mystery 21.9%, Simulation 7.5%

A point-and-click deduction game where you unravel complex events. Explore frozen moments in time, analyze the scene, and fill in the blanks. Piece together the who, how, and why behind each curious scenario.

Why similar: Detective 43.9%, Mystery 32%, Cinematic 22.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%

It is a hermetic horror that pretends to be your friend. The game begins at a flower shop. At first, it looks like a naive florist simulator. Gradually, the game pulls you into the abyss of madness.

Why similar: Cinematic 24.2%, Detective 21.3%, Horror 16.2%, Mystery 13.6%, Psychological Horror 8.6%

A first-person psychological horror game where you explore Joe's house and psyche after his accident, solve clues while trying to escape the house, and attempt to uncover the underlying issue behind Joe's mental state.

Why similar: Detective 27.7%, Cinematic 22.3%, Horror 15.4%, Mystery 14.5%, Psychological Horror 9.7%

When a routine expedition into The Complex goes horribly wrong, you're left alone and lost, wandering the seemingly infinite maze of hallways, otherwise known as the Backrooms. Might there be something following you?

Why similar: Horror 26.7%, Cinematic 25.7%, Mystery 20.3%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Simulation 7.5%

IFU is a psychological horror about a young guy who is forcibly locked in an abandoned mansion of a dead surgeon along with his restless soul.

Why similar: Cinematic 24.6%, Detective 24.2%, Horror 16.7%, Mystery 13.1%, Psychological Horror 8.9%

Puppet House is a puzzle-adventure horror with escape room elements. A freak ritual creates a killer puppet, murdering anyone who enters the ventriloquist’s mansion. Detective Rick, seeking missing locals, will soon face his greatest horror.

Why similar: Detective 30%, Cinematic 25.2%, Mystery 17.6%, Horror 16.2%, Psychological Horror 7.6%

Christopher arrives at his grandmother's countryside home late at night for a seemingly ordinary visit. But soon after reuniting, he begins to notice something isn't right. The familiar setting warps into a place of unease, and the mystery that unravels is far more complex than anyone could expect.

Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Cinematic 21.4%, Horror 17.8%, Mystery 16.3%, Psychological Horror 9.4%

Caught in the Terror of BIAS." When the protagonist wakes up, he finds himself in a mysterious "space" filled with darkness. In order to find his beloved wife, he steps into the darkness one step at a time. The truth and the "reality" that awaits him are closing in on him.

Why similar: Cinematic 56.4%, Horror 16.6%, Simulation 15.5%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%

"Fried Chicken Nuggets and Angels" is a text based adventure game with the theme of a detective story. The killer "Rooster" who killed six innocent girls has committed a new crime.Fortunately, at the scene of the seventh homicide, the police found important clues pointing to the murderer...

Why similar: Detective 47.1%, Mystery 25.7%, Horror 22.5%, Psychological Horror 4%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Take on the role of an Agency Detective sent to Loveland, Ohio, where a rural trailer park hides the secrets of a strange and devoted cult.

Why similar: Detective 46.9%, Horror 24.6%, Mystery 24.4%, Simulation 2.9%, Psychological Horror 1.3%

Become a rookie investigator uncovering the truth behind supernatural entities. Gather evidence, identify each unique threat, and rise to become a demon exorcist. Every contract is unique thanks to deep customization and New Game+.

Why similar: Detective 39.4%, Horror 23.1%, Mystery 15.8%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Simulation 9.9%

Novena diabolos is an Ocult mystery adventure game. The main character, Park Joon-sung, has to find a single human woman who doesn't know who she is and get out of town safely.

Why similar: Detective 49.3%, Mystery 24.5%, Simulation 14.6%, Horror 10.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%

A psychological horror job simulator. Serve coffee at a lonely drive-thru. But when a mysterious email arrives, your shift changes. Watch the cars. Check the plates. Someone in line is hiding a dark secret, and something else is watching you from the dark.

Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Mystery 17%, Horror 16.4%, Cinematic 16%, Psychological Horror 8.8%

The "Meiqi" series is a plot-oriented puzzle game. This collection is the beginning of the Meiqi Series, including all 6 episodes of the first season, namely Meiqi/Tingting/Sifeng/Aiguo/Cuilan/Jasmine, This is the entrance to the little universe of Sun Meiqi's mysterious case.

Why similar: Detective 40.2%, Mystery 23.9%, Horror 23.7%, First-Person 5.6%, Psychological Horror 3.2%

Murder Mystery Stories is a digital detective game featuring 4 unique murder cases. Examine evidence, interrogate witnesses, and uncover the truth. Each case challenges your logic and observation skills in a gripping interactive experience.

Why similar: Detective 49.6%, Mystery 25.4%, Cinematic 23.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%

The Binding Hour is a first-person psychological horror game set in a forgotten house lost deep in the woods. Explore shifting spaces, confront haunting echoes, and uncover a truth that refuses to stay buried. Every hour binds you tighter—will you break the loop, or become part of it?

Why similar: Cinematic 27.3%, Mystery 25.8%, Horror 25.2%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, First-Person 3.2%

Can you solve the evil mystery of this town and face the freaky clown and his horrors alone? Take on this horror adventure and play and discover the evil plans of the clown.

Why similar: Mystery 32.2%, Horror 27.8%, Cinematic 24.4%, Simulation 11.3%, 3D 3.2%

Welcome to the mysterious village of "Folk Show"! This is a domestic plot-oriented micro-horror game that will take you into a rural story full of suspense and thriller.

Why similar: Detective 32.8%, Mystery 23.6%, Horror 18.2%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Simulation 6.4%

Takemaru Abiko, creator of “Banshee's Last Cry,” the landmark mystery game that sold over 1 million copies, will release A brand-new game based on “Armchair Detective”. Search through in-game apps and Rescue YOUR sister, Hikari Takizawa, who has suddenly gone missing in Nagano Prefecture.

Why similar: Detective 44.1%, Mystery 28%, Cinematic 26.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Apparatus Inspector is a retro OS horror simulation where you are locked underground evaluating synthetic AI robots for anomalies. Chat with infected bots, execute commands, deliver judgement, and hide from physical threats to survive your 7-day shift.

Why similar: Detective 42.4%, Horror 23.7%, Simulation 15.4%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, First-Person 3.8%

You work the night shift at a hotel. Survive your shift, detect anomalies, patrol the hallways, and unravel the hidden mysteries that await each night.

Why similar: Mystery 34%, Simulation 26%, Horror 25.9%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

The Children of Clay is a short stop motion archeology horror game, where you have to study an ancient artefact and discover its dark secret.

Why similar: Detective 36.4%, Horror 22.4%, Cinematic 19.1%, Mystery 9.2%, Simulation 8.6%

Why was that cursed nest born... A story tracing back even further, 25 years to its very origins. Exploration inside the school is done using a 3D map! Brace yourself and advance through the corridors swirling with terror!

Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Cinematic 23.1%, Mystery 16.8%, Horror 16.3%, Psychological Horror 8.9%

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

Why similar: Detective 62.1%, Mystery 19.7%, Horror 17.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

A late-night call sends you to the Millers Residence. What begins as a routine investigation turns into a descent through buried records, missing evidence, and a house arranged to hide something far worse.

Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Horror 23%, Mystery 19.1%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Cinematic 8.8%

Shadows on the Walls is an immersive game of psychological horror, exploration and puzzles that takes place in the Crystal Palace Museum of London. Put yourself in the shoes of a security guard in charge of watching the new and mysterious exhibit of the museum known as the “Cursed Loot”.

Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Cinematic 23.7%, Mystery 17.8%, Horror 16.4%, Psychological Horror 6.7%

No One Prays in Ovruch is a first-person psychological horror game where you explore abandoned locations, uncover a hidden cult, solve disturbing puzzles, and survive supernatural threats connected to a forgotten ritual.

Why similar: Detective 29.8%, Horror 26.8%, Cinematic 18.7%, Mystery 16.1%, Psychological Horror 4.6%

brothers move to a new residence, the apartment owner makes them live for free, but one of the brothers suspects that this man is bad. Live their lives, make fateful decisions, find the truth about the owner of the apartment and be careful people hide much more than they show

Why similar: Detective 30.1%, Horror 28.5%, Mystery 25.9%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, First-Person 3%

Virginia is a single-player first-person thriller set in a small town with a secret. Experience a missing person investigation through the eyes of graduate FBI agent Anne Tarver.

Why similar: Detective 35%, Cinematic 27.5%, Mystery 19.2%, Horror 12.4%, First-Person 4.9%

You're taking care of your friend's house but a garden gnome appears.

Why similar: Cinematic 34.3%, Horror 29.7%, Mystery 13.2%, Simulation 8.6%, Psychological Horror 6%

Paper Bride is a Chinese horror mystery puzzle game. You will play as the groom to search for the truth and have bizarre encounters, gradually learning about the dark mystic custom in the bride's home village and a story from the past...

Why similar: Detective 35%, Horror 21.8%, Mystery 21%, Cinematic 13.9%, Psychological Horror 7%

《兔子侦探》是一款手绘风格的悬疑解谜互动游戏。玩家将扮演兔子侦探，在前往拜访好友时，竟发现对方已意外身亡！案发现场疑点重重，线索错综复杂。玩家将使用时间回溯机制，从现场抽丝剥茧，在正确的时机放置正确的证据，找出杀害受害兔的真凶，洗清自己被迫背负的嫌疑。最终将罪犯绳之以法，并在审讯中揭露其罪行！

Why similar: Detective 67.8%, Mystery 30.6%, Singleplayer 1.7%

An old cabin in the woods holds secrets. Explore the environment, search for objects and find a way out in a first-person horror.

Why similar: Cinematic 38.7%, Horror 16.3%, Simulation 14.5%, Mystery 13.1%, First-Person 7.1%

Callus is a story about coldness, overprotection, and indifference. It can turn your soul inside out and crawl under your skin, leaving a lasting mark. Or it may simply pass you by. It all depends on where you choose to look… and what you are willing to see.

Why similar: Cinematic 35.7%, Horror 32.1%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, 3D 4.4%, Simulation 4.2%

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 59.1%, Mystery 31.2%, Horror 5.2%, First-Person 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%

DREADSHELL is a first-person psychological horror game set in an underground drilling facility. You are sent to investigate missing workers and continue the operation

Why similar: Horror 36.9%, Mystery 30.9%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, First-Person 10.9%, 3D 6%

A twisted psychological thriller and an original story set in the SCP universe. As an employee of the SCP Foundation, test artificially created paranormal events, solve puzzles, interact with anomalies, and uncover the secrets of the Replication Division.

Why similar: Detective 29.5%, Cinematic 23.8%, Mystery 16.7%, Horror 15.6%, Psychological Horror 8.4%

Agni, an investigator from a covert Indonesian police unit who defied orders and ventures into a remote village despite ominous warnings. What begins as an unauthorized investigation quickly plunges Agni into a horrifying reality

Why similar: Detective 33.7%, Cinematic 19.6%, Horror 17.8%, Mystery 16.1%, Psychological Horror 9.4%

ECHO OF FEAR is a psychological horror game where you play as a detective who receives a box containing 6 mysterious videotapes. Each tape represents a separate story connected by a common plot. The plot is based on the Cthulhu myths by H.P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Detective 34.9%, Cinematic 24.7%, Horror 19.2%, Simulation 8.2%, Psychological Horror 5.3%

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Detective 46.7%, Mystery 27.6%, Horror 15.8%, First-Person 5.7%, Psychological Horror 3.2%

Go to an abandoned village to find your missing brother. Explore the objects that come in your way. Solve the terrible mystery of this mysterious place.

Why similar: Detective 40.5%, Horror 22.6%, Mystery 18.2%, Psychological Horror 7.2%, First-Person 6.7%

A SAVE-EVERYONE type game where, just like a 911 operator, you make decisions based on the layout of the map or even based on past decisions. The deep psychological-horror story can only be uncovered by helping everyone. Should you save them all, the truth will finally come out...

Why similar: Detective 30.5%, Cinematic 21.2%, Mystery 15.7%, Horror 15.5%, Psychological Horror 8.2%

UFOPHILIA is a first-person psychological horror game where you explore areas marked by alien phenomena. Use specialized equipment to detect, identify, and photograph aliens—but do so at your own risk... They are watching you too.

Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Horror 25.5%, Mystery 16.8%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Simulation 8.4%