Games Like That Which Gave Chase

The Red Lantern is a narrative, dog sledding game about survival. You play as the Musher who, along with her team of 5 sled dogs, must find her way home. Care for your dogs, discover their stories, and learn how to navigate the unknowns of the Alaskan wilderness and prepare for your new life.

Why similar: Dogs 86.4% ★, First-Person 5.4%, Walking Simulator 5.2%, 3D 2.1%, Adventure 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar focus on dog sledding and survival in a harsh, snowy wilderness.

1975. Disaster strikes the Beira D oil rig off the coast of Scotland. Navigate the collapsing rig to save your crew from an otherworldly horror on the edge of all logic and reality in this 3x BAFTA Games Award-winning narrative horror experience.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.9%, Horror 19.2%, Cinematic 16.7%, Dark 15.1%, First-Person 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric, first-person horror that traps the player in a remote, claustrophobic environment.

A first-person, story-driven psychological horror game based on the cinematic lore of the Blair Witch. Explore the haunted grounds of the Black Hills Forest in a harrowing investigation that forces you to confront the evil that resides deep in the woods.

Why similar: Dogs 63% ★, Horror 9.5%, Walking Simulator 6.3%, Cinematic 4.5%, Dark 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a companion dog and a deep, psychological horror experience set in an oppressive, isolated forest.

THE LONG DARK is a thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves as they explore an expansive frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster. There are no zombies -- only you, the cold, and all the threats Mother Nature can muster.

Why similar: Atmospheric 28.2%, First-Person 26.1%, Walking Simulator 21.6%, Adventure 7.8%, Horror 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive arctic survival experience that perfectly captures the isolation and environmental dread found in the seed game.

A short horror game where you pilot a tiny submarine through an ocean of blood on an alien moon.

Why similar: Horror 23.3%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Minimalist 10.8%, First-Person 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same sense of claustrophobic, existential dread and isolation within a hostile, unseen environment.

Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.1%, Horror 18.5%, First-Person 15.7%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Surreal 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-adventure set in a snowy, desolate landscape that emphasizes atmospheric exploration and survival.

Skinwalker Hunt is a horror themed hunting game from the creator of Witch Hunt. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linear gameplay, and atmosphere.

Why similar: Horror 22.5%, Dark 19.9%, First-Person 15.2%, Action-Adventure 14%, Atmospheric 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tension of hunting and being hunted in a vast, atmospheric wilderness.

A psychological horror short story. Explore the untouched wilderness of rural Wales as you uncover the forgotten remains of a mysterious facility and find the truth behind the missing villagers of Hearth.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.2%, Cinematic 17.5%, Horror 14.3%, Dark 12.7%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a similar lo-fi, atmospheric horror vibe with a strong emphasis on narrative and environmental mystery.

Witch Hunt is a challenging horror themed hunting game that takes place in the 18th century. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linearity, and atmosphere.

Why similar: Horror 39.8%, Atmospheric 23%, First-Person 17.9%, Adventure 7.2%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror game that emphasizes exploration and the dread of being alone in a dark, supernatural wilderness.

PSX style horror game about a boy looking for his dog, kidnapped by an evil corporation that runs experiments with pets.

Why similar: Dogs 39.8% ★, Horror 28.1%, First-Person 14.9%, Action-Adventure 5.5%, 3D 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that shares the seed game's focus on stealth and unsettling, retro-inspired visuals.

ROUTINE is a First Person Sci-Fi Horror set on an abandoned lunar base designed around an 80s vision of the future. Explore and investigate your surroundings as you survive against unknown threats.

Why similar: Cinematic 22.6%, Walking Simulator 17.8%, Dark 15.2%, Horror 13.2%, Atmospheric 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi horror game that focuses on atmospheric tension and the feeling of being hunted in a desolate, abandoned setting.

Stranded at an abandoned Antarctic research base with no hope of rescue, you must battle a deadly blizzard in a desperate fight to find your way home.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.1%, Dark 16.9%, First-Person 16%, Atmospheric 14.7%, Action-Adventure 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes survival game set in an abandoned Antarctic research station where the environment itself is the primary antagonist.

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

Why similar: Horror 21.5%, Walking Simulator 21.2%, Dark 16.9%, Atmospheric 12.3%, First-Person 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deeply atmospheric and psychological horror experience centered on isolation and existential mystery.

In a lonely station atop a mountain, a train rumbles its precious cargo to places unknown. Now is your shift. Keep the pace. Uncover a mystery. Fight for your last breath. The air is thin up here.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.5%, Surreal 17%, Horror 16.2%, Dark 14.8%, Atmospheric 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A walking simulator that excels at building a dark, atmospheric, and psychological horror experience.

Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person horror game set in a WW1 bunker. A relentless, AI-driven monster stalks you. Survival depends on finding tools, crafting items, and keeping the lights on.

Why similar: Horror 29.8%, First-Person 19.5%, Atmospheric 19.1%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers intense, first-person atmospheric horror where resource management and environmental awareness are key to survival.

A horror game about claustrophobia. During a storm your service dog is forced down a broken sewer drain. You find the nearest sewer entrance and run in after it. Along the way you will meet others that are also stricken by abnormal or psychological fear.

Why similar: Horror 25.2%, Surreal 20.9%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Psychological 15.3%, First-Person 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A claustrophobic, surreal horror experience that excels at creating a sense of dread in confined, unsettling spaces.

Necrophosis is a first-person horror adventure, plunging you into a nightmarish realm teeming with grotesque forms and ominous visuals. Delve into eerie landscapes and uncover secrets in this atmospheric journey through the macabre.

Why similar: Surreal 26%, Walking Simulator 25.2%, Horror 16.5%, Mystery 10.5%, First-Person 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, walking-simulator style horror game that emphasizes visual storytelling and a dark, oppressive atmosphere.

God's Basement is a first-person, narrative-driven, single player horror game. Uncover the secrets of an afterlife shrouded in mystery, as an entity known as "The Operator" leads you deeper into the fringes of a seemingly eternal purgatory.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.5%, Horror 15.9%, Dark 14.2%, Psychological 9.6%, First-Person 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that relies on atmosphere and environmental storytelling to build tension.

Whispering Fog is a first person psychological horror game set in an ever-changing forest shrouded in fog. A quiet getaway becomes a sinister nightmare as the illusion of safety and solitude slowly crumbles around you.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.5%, Horror 16.2%, Surreal 16.2%, Dark 14.5%, First-Person 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that utilizes a dark, atmospheric setting to create a sense of constant unease.

Implements of Hell is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the mysteries, unlock the secrets, and change the outcome in a slow-paced atmospheric, and extremely horrifying experience.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.1%, Cinematic 13.8%, Horror 13.4%, Dark 11.5%, Psychological 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric horror experience that focuses on building tension through its environment.

The Director, a psycho killer, has chosen you to play the main character in his next film. Will you play your part and survive the night or will you be his latest victim?

Why similar: Dogs 71.8% ★, Walking Simulator 6.7%, Horror 6.4%, Dark 5.2%, Atmospheric 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, emotional, and atmospheric horror game that shares the seed game's focus on narrative-driven tension.

Surrounded by enemies and assaulted by terror from all sides, Philip must collect clues and solve vexing puzzles while combating the gnawing psychological terrors that assail his mind and threaten to strip him of his sanity.

Why similar: Horror 41.9%, First-Person 18.6%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Dark 12.4%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person horror game that prioritizes environmental puzzles and a pervasive sense of isolation.

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 36%, Atmospheric 17.8%, First-Person 13.8%, Mystery 12.8%, Horror 9%

Why You'll Like It: While less overtly horrific, it perfectly captures the feeling of being alone in a vast, beautiful, and slightly unsettling wilderness.

A psychological first-person horror game where you enter a memory-erasing protocol and relive a trauma. Uncover dark secrets, and experience fear through immersive atmosphere.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.1%, Horror 18.7%, Dark 14.2%, Atmospheric 10.7%, First-Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, psychological horror game that emphasizes a sense of isolation and mystery.

You find yourself in the center of inexplicable nightmare. Make your way through the horror, come face to face with terrible events. Immerse yourself in the dark mystery of the events in which you found yourself an unwitting participant.

Why similar: Horror 22.9%, Dark 16.3%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Mystery 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven horror game that relies on atmosphere and psychological tension to keep the player on edge.

You are the Nightslink. Traverse abandoned roads under cover of night. Deliver cassette tapes in a post-apocalyptic world. An atmospheric retro-3D horror adventure.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.1%, Surreal 15.3%, Horror 12%, Cinematic 8.6%, First-Person 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, psychological horror game that focuses on atmosphere and the feeling of being watched.

Grapple, clamber and fall thousands of meters down into a dark and ancient place in this first-person horror climbing game. You are being hunted.

Why similar: Horror 28.4%, Dark 19.1%, Atmospheric 17.1%, First-Person 14.2%, Physics 11.5%

NIGHTGHAST is a first-person horror game about wicked witches and sinister widows...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 39.4%, Horror 35.2%, First-Person 13.5%, Adventure 9.8%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: A horror-adventure game that blends puzzle-solving with a dark, atmospheric, and psychological tone.

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: Dogs 71.4% ★, Horror 11%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Mystery 6.4%, 3D 2.4%

Rotten Flesh is a cosmic horror survival game where you have just lost your dog named Roy and you have to find him by shouting for "ROY" on your microphone. Venture deep into the sewers where your dog was lost - however, something else can also hear your screams in the tunnels.

Why similar: Dogs 75.3% ★, Horror 6.7%, Walking Simulator 6.3%, First-Person 4.6%, Action-Adventure 3.6%

You’re on duty at crossing #13. Keep an eye on the tracks, repair the sleepers, open the barriers for trains, cars, and people. Something in the woods is barking… and it’s calling you.

Why similar: Horror 24.7%, Dark 19.3%, Atmospheric 14%, Psychological 13.8%, First-Person 10.1%

"Niconico-san" is a first-person, fast-paced horror game set in a Japanese residential area. Players must escape from the smiling man of urban legend, "Niconico-san," and find their way out of a terrifying otherworld.

Why similar: Dogs 66.8% ★, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Horror 8.6%, Mystery 2.7%, 3D 2.5%

"DogDogDog" is a horror adventure game set in modern times. Recently, you have been feeling like someone is stalking you, making you anxious with the feeling of being watched and hearing noises everywhere. Suddenly, you recall your past pet dog, only to encounter a "DOG" in the present.

Why similar: Dogs 63.1% ★, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Horror 8.1%, Surreal 5.6%, First-Person 3.2%

'The Guest' is a gloomy adventure full of enigmas where the exploration of your surroundings comes to prominence; puzzles, secrets and riddles will help you discover who has locked you in this somber hotel room and most importantly, why.

Why similar: Horror 27.3%, Walking Simulator 18%, Mystery 15.8%, Atmospheric 14.1%, First-Person 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person atmospheric puzzle game that shares the dark, mysterious tone of the seed game.

The Guest is a first-person psychological horror game that focuses on creating fear and tension for the player.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21%, Horror 19.1%, Dark 17.1%, First-Person 11.8%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Blair Witch: VR Edition is a story-driven psychological horror game from the creative minds behind the critically acclaimed The Medium. Experience first-hand the toll that fear can take on the mind in an original story inspired by the cinematic lore of Blair Witch, designed for Virtual Reality.

Why similar: Dogs 46.8% ★, Cinematic 13.1%, Dark 7.6%, Horror 7.3%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

The 18th Attic is a psychological horror game where you play as a man trapped in the attic with your cat companion, armed only with a camera. Hunt down paranormal anomalies by taking their pictures and detecting their presence to unravel secrets of your past. Each photo unlocks a new memory.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.5%, Cinematic 14.8%, Horror 13.3%, Dark 11.6%, Surreal 11%

Water Delivery is a first person, horror experience where you play as a water delivery boy. Ride along in the delivery truck from house to house. Deliver filled water jugs, find and return empty jugs, and collect all the payments. Will you be able to finish your final route of the evening?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.5%, Surreal 15.4%, Horror 14.2%, Dark 11.6%, First-Person 9.1%

The protagonist, Ethan, heads into the forest with his dog, Ranger, for a simple hunting trip. At first, nothing seems out of the ordinary—but as the time goes on, the hunt slowly turns into a nightmare. Something strange and unexplainable lurks deep within the woods...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.9%, Horror 20.2%, Dark 17.4%, Linear 14.6%, Atmospheric 11%

Ruff Night At The Gallery is an adorable short-form horror masterpiece featuring art, dogs, and spooky ghosts. Explore the gallery, find some keys, and admire the artwork...just don’t get licked!

Why similar: Dogs 62.3% ★, Horror 10.2%, Walking Simulator 9.7%, Surreal 5.2%, Atmospheric 4.4%

Deep Fog is a single-player, 2D horizontal pixel horror/adventure game. Explore the strange events that occurred in Fog City. The game's 5 chapters will be released in phases.

Why similar: Dogs 53.8% ★, Cinematic 13.3%, Horror 8.9%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Atmospheric 5.9%

The Silent Snowfall is a first-person horror game.Embark on a dark Christmas journey where the silence of a winter night hides blood-chilling secrets.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 50%, First-Person 21.8%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Adventure 9.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%

"The Last Visit: 98th" is a psychological indie horror from the first person, in the genre of a walking simulator, in the setting of the post-Soviet winter space. The main focus is on the atmosphere of horror, which is emphasized by realistic 3D graphics.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.8%, Horror 19.6%, Dark 14.5%, Atmospheric 12.1%, First-Person 10.4%

Alone on a remote island, you're tasked with keeping a lighthouse. But the horrific events that claimed the lives of previous keepers still whisper through the air. Each day, the line between reality and delusion fades and something in the dark is waiting for the last keeper

Why similar: Cinematic 18%, Walking Simulator 15.3%, Horror 14.2%, Dark 13.1%, Surreal 9.7%

You are on a bleak, cold, windy island. And you seem to be alone... but fires and candles still burn. As you explore, a story of guilt, loneliness, and faith begins to take shape. And it becomes obvious that something is hunting you...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.1%, Horror 15.7%, First-Person 12.9%, Dark 11%, Atmospheric 10.1%

On a task to find your sister, you find yourself exploring an old abandoned house. But you soon find out that things are not as they seem.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.5%, Horror 20.5%, Dark 13.9%, Stylized 9.7%, First-Person 7.4%

Cryptid is a single-player horror fps game that chronicles an experienced hunter and a creature's encounter from the perspective of the Body Cam.

Why similar: Cinematic 19.1%, Surreal 15%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, First-Person 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.4%

A claustrophobic first-person horror game about crawling through a dark, winding cave system in search of three missing divers.

Why similar: Horror 25.8%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Linear 14.1%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Dark 12.1%

A short horror game where you dig through the flesh of a giant whale

Why similar: Horror 24.1%, Dark 13.8%, Surreal 13.5%, Atmospheric 13%, Walking Simulator 11.9%

A first person melee horror game where you use rusty tools to brutalize a gang of serial torturers in the remote Appalachian Forest.

Why similar: Surreal 25.9%, Horror 21.9%, Dark 17.4%, First-Person 15.1%, Atmospheric 13%

Become Mia, a paranormal detective searching for her missing father inside the Perimeter - a place that doesn't exist. Investigate clues like a real detective and unravel the mysteries behind the Enigma of Fear, defeating the terrible monsters who'll try to stop you.

Why similar: Dogs 93.7% ★, Mystery 6.3%

Uninvited Guest is a first-person psychological horror game set in 1930. You play as a villager who was destined to end up in an old mansion.

Why similar: Horror 18.2%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Dark 15.8%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Mystery 9.3%

A psychological first-person horror about a house that hides a disturbing truth beneath its walls. Explore, uncover fragments of the past, and decide whether to confront what lies below… or leave it buried forever.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.1%, Cinematic 14.8%, Horror 14.3%, Dark 11.7%, First-Person 9.6%

When the Darkness comes is a walking simulator whose glitchy and dark tale tries to illustrate the hardships of depression and anxiety through a variety of imaginary digital landscapes.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.9%, Horror 18.4%, First-Person 13.7%, Dark 12.5%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Dire Echo is a psychological horror walking simulator that immerses players in the eerie and oppressive atmosphere of abandoned deep space.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.8%, Cinematic 21.6%, Dark 10.8%, First-Person 10.3%, Atmospheric 8.9%

A survival horror game where every breath could be your last. Explore a sinister Antarctic complex, unravel its mysteries, and try to survive before the darkness consumes you.

Why similar: Dark 22.7%, Cinematic 22.4%, Horror 16.8%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Atmospheric 11%

In this first-person survival horror game, run and hide from Waffle Cone Willie, a haunted ice cream truck that roams through the town of Sweetwater seeking his next victim. Find clues, survive, and uncover the mystery and nightmare of Sweetwater.

Why similar: Horror 20.5%, Walking Simulator 18.5%, Dark 12.7%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Surreal 10.5%

The Empty Eyes is a first-person psychological horror experience that immerses you in an investigation steeped in mystery. Every step inside the house brings you closer to a hidden truth, while tension mounts and fear takes root in your mind.

Why similar: Horror 27.8%, Dark 16.1%, Mystery 14%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, First-Person 10.8%

Stranded in the desert, your only hope of escaping rests in a strange Catman. His one request: hunt down surreal creatures, skin them, and chop them up so he can keep them as trophies.

Why similar: Surreal 20.8%, Horror 18.6%, Psychological 14.1%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Linear 9%

Willie's Nightfall is a first-person horror game. Explore the eerie offices of Willie's Company in search of secret documents. But you're not alone. The sinister company mascot, Willie—a distorted, murderous mouse—is hunting you down.

Why similar: Horror 26.5%, Dark 24.5%, Walking Simulator 21.8%, First-Person 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10%