Games Like Enigma of Fear

CLeM is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with a dark twist. Wake up in a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative rooted in alchemy. A voice awakens you. It gives you purpose. To guide you, you find a notebook with mysterious entries and a house to explore.

Why similar: Investigation 15.5%, Supernatural 14.5%, Detective 13.5%, Mystery 12.8%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

Welcome to Woodside, a haunting survival horror adventure. Explore, investigate and survive as Grace, confronting supernatural terrors that plague a seemingly quaint British village. Experience dynamic horror as spirits react to the way you play. Can you find the truth before it's too late?

Why similar: Supernatural 23%, Investigation 21.4%, Detective 17.5%, Mystery 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.7%

Grand Chase is a free side-scrolling online action RPG with anime inspired graphics. Enjoy exciting adventures in dungeons and PvP with unique characters.

Why similar: Story Rich 100%

In The Good Dog: Chasing Shadows, play as a dog defending your family from paranormal creatures. Explore the world and solve environmental puzzles to save your loved ones and uncover the mystery.

Why similar: Dog 24.9% ★, Supernatural 18.8%, Survival Horror 12.7%, Mystery 11.2%, Investigation 8.5%

Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.6%, Hand-drawn 16.3%, Open World 14.1%, Exploration 13%, Multiple Endings 12.7%

The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.

Why similar: 2D 100%

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Investigation 23.5%, Detective 21.2%, Supernatural 14.7%, Mystery 14.2%, Open World 6.8%

Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator!

Why similar: 2D 100%

The Occultist is a first-person narrative thriller. You play as Alan Rebels, a paranormal investigator who travels to an abandoned British island after his father's disappearance. Explore Godstone island, face supernatural entities, and uncover long-buried occult rituals.

Why similar: Investigation 22.9%, Detective 22.6%, Supernatural 14.4%, Survival Horror 12.8%, Mystery 8.8%

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 18.8%, Multiple Endings 18.1%, Open World 17.3%, Exploration 16.2%, Story Rich 15.6%

Disembodied souls linger in this old estate. To each one, utter their name.

Why similar: Detective 22.5%, Investigation 20.2%, Supernatural 18.1%, Mystery 13.4%, Female Protagonist 8.3%

Overwatch®, A FUTURE WORTH FIGHTING FOR! Overwatch® is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 or 6v6 battlefield brawl.

Everlyn Sterling, a young woman tasked by her grandmother to take care of a historic mansion, finds herself entangled in a mystery involving supernatural forces. Join her in this point-and-click style game to uncover the secrets behind this landmark!

Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Investigation 13.9%, Supernatural 12.2%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Mystery 8.3%

Tree of Savior(abbreviated as TOS thereafter) is an MMORPG in which you embark on a journey to search for the goddesses in the world of chaos. Fairy-tale like colors accompanied with beautiful graphics in TOS will have you reminiscing about precious moments all throughout the game.

Why similar: Isometric 46.4%, Open World 35.6%, Exploration 18%

Business Tour is a free-to-play multiplayer tabletop game. Build your own monopoly, play with friends, complete daily tasks, and compete against players from around the world. Easy to learn, fun to master, and perfect for quick matches.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 100%

Play as Maya, an aspiring urban explorer, and unravel the truth behind every rumor and myth that haunts every dark corner. Traverse the shadows, survive the horrors, and keep your sanity intact as you uncover the secrets buried within.

Why similar: Supernatural 21.9%, Investigation 19.3%, Survival Horror 14.8%, Mystery 12.9%, Psychological Horror 9%

In 1921, young French artist Jennifer Chevalier becomes embroiled in death, espionage and revolution, assisted by the ghost of Oscar Wilde. A hand-drawn Point & Click adventure with a unique comic book inventory design.

Why similar: Investigation 22%, Supernatural 18.9%, Detective 18.5%, Mystery 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

Inspired by Allison Road. SUPERNORMAL is a psychological horror game set in a seemingly ordinary apartment harboring dark secrets. Play as Detective Wyatt, tasked with unravelling the disappearance of Masato Sakamoto's daughter. Search for clues and unravel the sinister truth.

Why similar: Supernatural 19.7%, Detective 18.2%, Investigation 16.6%, Survival Horror 14.1%, Mystery 11%

Guide Lilian through her worst nightmares as she searches for her missing brother, survives monstrous threats, and uncovers the truth behind it all.

Why similar: Dog 25.9% ★, Supernatural 14.1%, Isometric 13.9%, Mystery 9.8%, Survival Horror 8.7%

MIR4 is a free-to-play open world K-fantasy MMORPG that can be cross-played on both PC and mobile devices. MIR4 is full of action and features numerous large scale clan PVP battles. Join now and become a legend.

Why similar: Open World 100%

「ギルド探求団へようこそ！」創立から1000日を迎えたギルドの、パーティ情報を復旧させる『推理パズルゲーム』です。過去1000日を振り返りながら、78人の冒険者が、20隊あるパーティのどこに所属していたのかを特定し、どのような結末を迎えたのかを推理で暴きましょう！それでは──良い旅を！

Why similar: Detective 37.5%, Investigation 31%, Mystery 17.8%, Puzzle 10.2%, 2D 3.6%

UNO™ is the iconic card game reimagined with a large variety of gameplay and customization options. Play solo or with friends, personalize your experience from rules to cosmetics, and try the Happy Hour!

Investigate the strange town of Nightfall Hollow, and see if you can get to the truth. Enjoy the opening chapter of our game, meet some of the residents, solve a selection of puzzles, and have your first glimpse into Nightfall Hollow. There's plenty to discover, and the odd Easter-egg or two as well

Why similar: Supernatural 25.1%, Investigation 21.5%, Mystery 12.7%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Noxpheria is a survival horror where investigation and survival intertwine. Trapped in Ranchester, Logan faces scarce resources, infirm creatures, and a strangely familiar cult while uncovering links between an old literary obsession and the death of his wife and daughter.

Why similar: Investigation 22.3%, Detective 20.8%, Survival Horror 18.3%, Supernatural 14.4%, Mystery 8.4%

Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil where even death is not an escape, four determined Survivors face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits. Pick a side and step into a world of tension and terror with horror gaming's best asymmetrical multiplayer.

Why similar: Survival Horror 73.1%, Psychological Horror 26.9%

Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.

Why similar: Isometric 33.6%, Female Protagonist 30.4%, Hand-drawn 21.3%, Story Rich 14.6%

Stuck in a dead-end town with plans that go nowhere, Jackie feels as if her life is doomed to stagnancy forever. Getting by with her friends, she is resigned to her fate in a small town- until a chance encounter with a deadly life-form sets in motion a deadly chain of events

Why similar: Detective 17.1%, Investigation 16.5%, Supernatural 16.5%, Survival Horror 11%, Psychological Horror 8.4%

An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 71.2%, 2D 28.8%

The latest opus in the acclaimed STORM series is taking you on a colourful and breathtaking ride. Take advantage of the totally revamped battle system and prepare to dive into the most epic fights you’ve ever seen !

Why similar: Story Rich 53.8%, Open World 46.2%

A psychological horror experience where you reshape reality with graffiti. As an artist who has lost their memory, paint the walls, open hidden passages, and escape the dark labyrinth of your mind.

Why similar: Investigation 22.9%, Detective 21.9%, Survival Horror 14.8%, Mystery 13.9%, Psychological Horror 9.3%

Henny has been worn to the bone by a soul-sucking corporate career that has gifted her with heart problems. After she rage quits and starts pet sitting, she discovers her new gig will be just as horrifying as her last.

Why similar: Investigation 20.3%, Supernatural 18.2%, Detective 14.5%, Mystery 12.4%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

There are many different levels where you can play with spinners, plunge into the subtleties of handling weapons, milk a cow, take part in a Mexican duel with your friends, have a good time fishing, play chess or simply chat in an anonymous club.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 86.5%, Open World 13.5%

Step into the shoes of Clementine "Cleo" Ace, an apprentice to her aunt, the world renowned detective, Maya Lynch. From heists to murders, use your deduction skills to solve cases that are too tough for the local police to crack.

Why similar: Detective 33.2%, Investigation 29.4%, Mystery 16.9%, Puzzle 7.8%, Female Protagonist 6%

Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.

Why similar: Survival Horror 66.7%, Story Rich 19.1%, Psychological Horror 14.2%

Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the living. Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core.

Why similar: Survival Horror 73.2%, Female Protagonist 16%, Story Rich 10.7%

Transformice is an MMO platformer about dozens of mice running to bring back the cheese! Will the almighty Shaman help you or just ruin everything? Millions of levels, hectic physics, skill trees, and more importantly... hats!

Why similar: 2D 59%, Puzzle 41%

The mansion your grandfather left you is more than an inheritance. When the power comes on, not only the lights awaken, but the darkness buried inside. Shadow Mansion 2 is a first-person psychological horror focused on atmosphere, exploration, and stealth.

Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Investigation 20.7%, Supernatural 13.6%, Survival Horror 11%, Mystery 11%

After her beloved dog Beans vanishes and 13-year-old Diya finds herself trapped in a nightmarish time loop, each day reveals darker secrets in the sleepy town of Lakeview. Nothing, and no one, is what it seems. Groundhog Day meets Stranger Things in this supernatural thriller set in 80s New Zealand.

Why similar: Supernatural 23.7%, Investigation 15.3%, Mystery 13.9%, Dog 13.1% ★, Female Protagonist 9.3%

Hey Lightcatchers! Are you ready for massive 60-player shootouts? Enjoy fast-paced hero shooter action in Farlight 84!

You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 54.1%, Open World 35%, 2D 10.9%

Alone in a dark castle, you must find a way to escape. You will have to explore the castle grounds, find keys, solve puzzles, and if push comes to shove, you will have to use your gun. Be careful however. Your gun only fires one bullet at a time.

Why similar: Investigation 29.4%, Mystery 17%, Survival Horror 13.9%, Supernatural 13.8%, Puzzle 10.7%

Phobic Nightmares is a psychological horror game where you experience nightmarish realities to uncover what happened to your sister. Find notes from your sister and use the sacrifices of those who came before you to uncover what’s hidden and avoid ending up like them.

Why similar: Supernatural 27.5%, Survival Horror 15.2%, Investigation 14.5%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Detective 10.3%

In a Detective's Mind is an investigation game that seeks to put you in the role of a detective, who needs to solve cases and deal with obscure problems from his past.

Why similar: Detective 37%, Investigation 30.1%, Mystery 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Story Rich 8.7%

An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over sixty Legends.

Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

Why similar: Isometric 47.2%, Story Rich 31.2%, Hand-drawn 21.6%

Embark on a mission to unveil the truth behind a missing daughter case. Utilize the search engine to gather clues and uncover the dark secrets of TempleTech. Experience a suspenseful journey through the eyes of Hazel.

Why similar: Detective 25.9%, Investigation 23.8%, Mystery 15.9%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Puzzle 7.7%

A short and cozy point and click time loop mystery. Join Aster Pebble as she solves mysteries and helps those in need as she takes on her first adventure in a modern fantasy world. Overcome bureaucracy via direct action in this funny little adventure filled with intriguing oddball characters.

Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Investigation 22.8%, Mystery 19%, Story Rich 7.9%, Female Protagonist 7.5%

Hello Again is a time-looping adventure about mystical ruins, ancient secrets, and goofy weirdos. Play as a hapless ferret shipwrecked on a strange island, stuck inside a strange time loop. Explore forgotten ruins. Befriend silly strangers. Solve time-bound puzzles. Repeat for the rest of eternity.

Why similar: Investigation 22.1%, Dog 18.8% ★, Time Travel 16.9% ★, Detective 12.4%, Mystery 11.6%

Nowhere is a Nordic inspired Narrative Mystery/Horror game. Telling the tale of what happened to the Norse Gods after Ragnarok when their worship ended. Nowhere features a unique blend of realistic detective gameplay and survival horror in Nordic aesthetics.

Why similar: Detective 25%, Survival Horror 16.3%, Investigation 16%, Mystery 14.3%, Open World 9.4%

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.

Why similar: Story Rich 70.2%, Combat 29.8%

The night before the wedding, the altar burns down and the wedding planner is injured. The family blames a curse, but she suspects foul play. Play as a college student who goes undercover as her replacement. Can you solve the mystery before the wedding?

Why similar: Investigation 28.1%, Mystery 20.9%, Detective 19.5%, Puzzle 9.3%, Story Rich 6.6%

In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.

Why similar: 2D 55%, Isometric 45%

Slope City, 1993. Talking robots, ancient alien secrets, and a mysterious message from the past. Follow Elroy and Peggie through a portal to find Elroy's father, missing for 18 years. A heartfelt point & click adventure where the puzzles make sense and the story stays with you.

Why similar: Investigation 21.7%, Detective 21%, Mystery 14.5%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Puzzle 7.4%

Paladins is the ultimate fantasy team-based shooter experience, with over 50 customizable Champions fighting in 5v5 action across a diverse Realm of modes and maps!

Solve a variety of perplexing cases in the sleuthing shoes of Detective Hindsight - who gets help from Phoebe: a young orphaned girl with dreams of being a storyteller and powers to look into the past. Uncover the truth with her sketches done in crayon. The catch? She can't draw very well.

Why similar: Detective 34.1%, Investigation 26.6%, Mystery 18.9%, Puzzle 8.8%, Exploration 4.8%

The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.

Why similar: Detective 23%, Investigation 21.3%, Mystery 13.3%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

A murder-mystery visual novel about a young man who inherits a charming English hotel. Some would say he’s fortunate, but with a growing list of unexplained disasters and murder, has his luck finally run out?

Why similar: Investigation 26.5%, Supernatural 21.6%, Detective 20.4%, Mystery 17.5%, Story Rich 6.8%

Emma Riley: Dream Detective is a detective game where you must unravel an occult conspiracy spanning the real and dream worlds. Use keen observation to gather clues, carefully interrogate suspects for information, and use your logic and deduction skills to unravel the mystery!

Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Investigation 28%, Mystery 17%, Puzzle 7.2%, Story Rich 6.9%