Games Like The Void

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

Why similar: Surreal 16.1%, Psychological 15.3%, Horror 12.9%, Mature 12.2%, Emotional 11.7%

The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).

Why similar: Philosophical 52.6%, First-Person 10.9%, Story Rich 10.5%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Difficult 6.3%

A short 10 minute visual novel about being a fragment in the universe and trying to find a way out of the ****.

Why similar: Philosophical 26.3%, Surreal 20.5%, Psychological 15.4%, Emotional 13%, Dark 10.2%

You’re a grade-schooler at a religious institution where something feels off in this surreal, first-person adventure game. Do your genes make a difference in the outcome of your suffering? Will your faith be enough to shroud your fears? Perhaps you already know the answer.

Why similar: Philosophical 28.7%, Surreal 22.8%, Psychological 21.4%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Dark 7.2%

Travel to the old train station and hotel, abandoned since 1947, following the 'disappearances'. Unravel the mystery that binds this place, by communicating with the ghosts of the long since dead, both in your time and theirs.

Why similar: Horror 52.1%, Adventure 35.6%, First-Person 12.3%

Pathologic Classic HD is the Definitive Edition of the original Cult Classic Psychological First-Person Survival game. In this unforgettable experience, players control one of three unique characters as they try to save a mysterious town from a deadly plague that cannot be stopped.

Why similar: Survival 17.3%, Story Rich 14.9%, Dark 13.3%, Atmospheric 13%, Difficult 11.7%

The definitive edition of the fan-favorite visual novel is here! A surreal, coming-of-age tale set in early 2010s Central Florida, Siren's Call is the small town you swore you'd always leave. Something inside you knows this is your last chance. Will you reach escape velocity?

Why similar: Philosophical 20.9%, Surreal 19.8%, Psychological 17.8%, Emotional 13.5%, Horror 7.2%

Step into the space between subconscious and reality. Explore strange liminal worlds, solve sound-driven puzzles, and unravel the secrets behind the enigmatic device left by a vanished scientist.

Why similar: Philosophical 31.3%, Psychological 13.7%, Surreal 12.8%, Dark 8.5%, Emotional 7.8%

Step into the subconscious mind of a brilliant professor, where memories twist, logic bends, and hidden truths await discovery through intricate puzzles

Why similar: Philosophical 26.4%, Surreal 18.6%, Psychological 17.6%, Emotional 12.7%, Story Rich 7.1%

There is an unusual cabin deep in the woods. It had served as a laboratory and a dwelling for three generations of Lodgers.But as of late the latest Lodger has been noticing weird changes in familiar surroundings; things are missing, noises and rattle heard. Something odd is coming out of the woods.

Why similar: Surreal 30.1%, Difficult 19.6%, Horror 13.5%, Survival 12.3%, Story Rich 10.5%

Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Atmospheric 78.3%, Singleplayer 21.7%

Journey through a distorted theatre held together by the fragile mind of a grieving puppet master. With only a needle and thread, traverse through this world and evade twisted and terrifying creations. Shatter the delusion and unravel the truth behind it all.

Why similar: Surreal 25.2%, Psychological 18.7%, Emotional 16%, Dark 9.9%, Horror 8.1%

Descend into the depths of the heroine's subconscious, filled with haunting visions and fractured memories. Explore her inner world and uncover the secrets it hides.

Why similar: Mature 14%, Psychological 13.3%, Nudity 13.2%, Emotional 11.6%, Surreal 11.3%

Trapped in a surreal prison cell, Avery Stardust, a rogue automaton, has only 17 days to enter his reset code and accept a new life as determined by the Stagnation Protocol. But when the mystery of the SYNCO PATH program unravels, Avery will question everything he believes to be true.

Why similar: Surreal 21.4%, Philosophical 19.6%, Psychological 18.3%, Emotional 9%, First-Person 7.1%

Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.

Why similar: Difficult 100%

There are things that often fail on nothing but themselves. Is there even a way out? Playing Kafka is a narrative adventure full of impenetrable schemes, insidious plot twists and conversations that slip out of hand. Based on Kafka’s life and his work, developed with Kafka experts.

Why similar: Surreal 26.9%, Philosophical 22.8%, Psychological 17.3%, Emotional 9.8%, Story Rich 8.7%

Back Then is a first-person narrative game taking place in the mind of Thomas Eilian, an elderly writer diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.

Why similar: Philosophical 21.2%, Soundtrack 19.9% ★, Psychological 14.8%, Emotional 13.6%, Dark 8.7%

Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!

Why similar: Surreal 52.7%, Story Rich 19%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Adventure 8.5%, Singleplayer 3.3%

FOR GOD'S SAKE, HELP HIM! is a tiny, surreal first-person art "game" about what it's like. your goal is singular and simple: try to help him, however you can... if you can. that's a tall order considering you're both in a blank void and he's being crushed over and over.

Why similar: Surreal 34.7%, Philosophical 27.5%, Psychological 15.6%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Dark 7.5%

Faye Falling is a single-player, story-driven, turn-based RPG. You play as a recently deceased spirit trying to find their way in an afterlife seeped in turmoil. It is up to you to save your soul, and every soul, from the great darkness that threatens it.

Why similar: Surreal 21.6%, Philosophical 20.5%, Emotional 12.5%, Psychological 12.4%, Multiple Endings 9.7%

In a dark Cyberpunk world, you (and up to 3 friends) wage war against the all-powerful Federation in this Source-powered FPS/RPG.

Why similar: Surreal 49.1%, First-Person 19.1%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Story Rich 9%, Singleplayer 6.3%

A 2D platform journey within the mind of a person struggling with mental issues such as anxiety and depression.

Why similar: Philosophical 28%, Psychological 18.4%, Surreal 13.3%, Emotional 11.6%, Dark 8.9%

Control an advanced hovertank, packed with the most advanced and sophisticated weapons as you fight against extraterrestrial invaders.

Why similar: Singleplayer 100%

Unfeigned Depths is a first-person psychological thriller where dreams and reality blur. Uncover the dark truth behind your dreams with fully voiced dialogue and dynamic events. Can you unravel the mystery before deception takes hold and your world falls apart?

Why similar: Psychological 18.5%, Emotional 14.4%, Dark 12.1%, Horror 9.6%, Surreal 9.4%

A story-driven puzzle adventure about Ovid searching for Thera, his love who vanished aboard a train where the night never ends—but what if she was never the one he needed to find?

Why similar: Psychological 20.7%, Surreal 19%, Philosophical 17.1%, Emotional 15.6%, Story Rich 10.1%

Existential Nature Simulation

Why similar: Philosophical 53.1%, Singleplayer 46.9%

You are a father. You wake in a hallway that hums. Wander liminal spaces where fragments of your past call you forward. Voice acted by a real father and his daughters. Two endings. No right answer.

Why similar: Surreal 18.2%, Philosophical 17.5%, Emotional 14.7%, Psychological 12.9%, Multiple Endings 8.6%

Where do you run to when your demons reside within you? Decarnation is a pixel art adventure/action puzzle game with a horrific story inspired by some of the most influential films and novels in the genre. Dive into a breathtaking thriller where nightmares and dreams intertwine…

Why similar: Surreal 30.3%, Emotional 17.8%, Mature 12.7%, Dark 10%, Horror 7.8%

Immerse yourself in an adaptation of an old story about Ewan Berrington.

Why similar: Philosophical 23.7%, Surreal 23.3%, Dark 12%, Horror 9.9%, Atmospheric 7.2%

A 3D-2D adventure where you travel a 3D world and explore 2D dungeons inside of its characters' bodies and minds! In an unforgettable, surreal story, travel the world, meet whimsical denizens, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust.

Why similar: Soundtrack 23.5% ★, Philosophical 22.8%, Surreal 22.3%, Emotional 12.6%, Story Rich 7.6%

A psychological puzzle where reality breaks down and madness is the only compass. In this dark world, you are chained to your bed, but the only way out is to go deep into your own mind. There are no answers. There is only you.

Why similar: Philosophical 34.1%, Difficult 18%, Psychological 15.4%, Dark 10.2%, Atmospheric 8.7%

In ION ASSAULT players wield thousands of Ion Particles to blast, fry and disrupt anything on screen as you see fit! GAMEPLAY WITH A TWIST: By centering its gameplay around its unique fluid and particle physics system, ION ASSAULT adds a twist to arcade style space shooters!

An existential platformer where Doomsday is just around the corner. Save the world or become an eternal corporate slave for the God of Death. Choices matter. Or do they? Goof around and find out.

Why similar: Philosophical 23.7%, Soundtrack 20.3% ★, Psychological 16.4%, Difficult 11.7%, Multiple Endings 9.4%

"Forgotten Depths" is a thrilling psychological horror survival game where you fight to survive deep within a dark, abandoned mine. Battle your fear, keep your flashlight alive, and escape terrifying supernatural threats that push you closer to the brink of madness.

Why similar: Surreal 18.6%, Emotional 15.4%, Dark 11.5%, Survival 8.9%, Horror 8%

Have you ever had such a gaming experience? Filled with wild screams, even mocking the developers, yet moved to tears by the end. Perhaps this game is one of those! Why? The truth lies at the last subway station.

Why similar: Philosophical 27.3%, Surreal 20.5%, Emotional 15.4%, Psychological 11.2%, Horror 8.6%

Ghat's story is far from over: Zeno Clash 2 picks up where the deliciously brazen first game left off. After 4 years of waiting, the sequel to the surreal first-person brawler brings more variety in combat and levels, and even more bizarre storytelling into the beguiling world of Zenozoik.

Why similar: Surreal 73.4%, First-Person 13.7%, Atmospheric 5.5%, Adventure 5.3%, Singleplayer 2%

The year is 2170. An anomaly has ripped through the AIO Station, leaving a lone technician fighting to survive. As the silence of deep space closes in, biblical angels descend, beginning trials of morality, judgment, and the price of human ambition.

Why similar: Philosophical 23.3%, Surreal 18.2%, Psychological 16.9%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Dark 9.2%

Wander in the Threshold, where your memories are the key. Can you face what still lingers ? An emotional story-driven exploration game in eerie liminal spaces.

Why similar: Philosophical 20.5%, Surreal 17.8%, Emotional 15.8%, Psychological 13.5%, Dark 9.5%

As the lights go out, the embers of darkness are stoked in the sleepy town of Dormont. Confront uncomfortable horrors, keep your sanity in check and survive the night in this story-driven first-person psychological-thriller.

Why similar: Surreal 19.6%, Psychological 13.5%, Emotional 10.7%, Survival 10.6%, Multiple Endings 10%

A minimalist journey though life.

Why similar: Philosophical 28.5%, Surreal 22.5%, Emotional 15.3%, Psychological 12.6%, Dark 6.6%

Surviving is only half the game. The award-winning atmosphere and gameplay mechanics of the original Shadowgrounds make a triumphant return in this spin off/sequel armed with a slick new feature set! Shadowgrounds Survivor tells the story of the last remaining humans on Jupiter's moon Ganymede, where the alien onslaught is in full force.

Why similar: Survival 56.1%, Horror 33.7%, Singleplayer 10.2%

A tale of solitude and discovery, a man awakens on a mysterious desolate beach. Nothing around, but an abandoned lighthouse. Lost Tides is a 3rd person narrative driven adventure game with a fully narrated story.

Why similar: Philosophical 25.8%, Surreal 16.8%, Psychological 15.1%, Emotional 12.4%, Dark 9.3%

Would you forgive yourself if you killed someone you love? Enter the traumatic memories of The Flower, experience death as the killer and the killed, and submerge yourself in a dark, interactive adventure of emotions, suffering, and regret - looking for a way to forget.

Why similar: Surreal 20.4%, Soundtrack 20% ★, Psychological 17.8%, Multiple Endings 9.6%, Dark 9%

Home is a unique horror adventure set in a beautifully-realized pixel world. It’s a murder mystery with a twist—because you decide what ultimately happens.

Why similar: Psychological 24.3%, Multiple Endings 21.8%, Horror 21.5%, Adventure 9.4%, Atmospheric 8.8%

A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats.

Why similar: Psychological 20.9%, Philosophical 20.8%, Emotional 18.1%, Surreal 16.3%, Story Rich 9.4%

Pathologic 2 is a groundbreaking open-world horror RPG. Resist the plague. Make medicine. Heal people. Perform an autopsy. Trade to get what you need. Fight and kill if necessary. Survive. Struggle with an outbreak in a secluded rural town that is rapidly turning into hell.

Why similar: Surreal 25.2%, Difficult 17.5%, Survival 14.1%, Story Rich 11.6%, Dark 10.7%

MIND: Path to Thalamus is a First Person Puzzler that throws you into a fantastic and surreal environment. You will bend the natural elements to your will in order to progress in this emotive, mindbending tale. Now also in Virtual Reality!

Why similar: Surreal 56.2%, Atmospheric 15.8%, First-Person 14.7%, Adventure 12%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Jets'n'Guns is a heavy piece of ground shaking rock blasting action with graphics and special effects that will blow you eyes out! Enjoy yourself in almost-insane action adventure of saving the universe from the deadly threat of more than 270 unique monsters in the campaign of 43 levels.

Why similar: Difficult 94.9%, Singleplayer 5.1%

You find yourself in a singularity with Death itself. With few chances to speak with the living, Death proposes a little game. Do you dive deep within yourself to indulge this cosmic guide and find out when you will meet again on official business? The Ultimate Death Clock awaits!

Why similar: Philosophical 27.9%, Surreal 21.1%, Psychological 19.6%, Emotional 15.4%, Multiple Endings 7.8%

The Memories That Shape Us is a narrative video game that lasts about two hours. Find the Memory Capsules to uncover the story of a person’s life from childhood to adulthood, all the joys, all the struggles, and all the lessons. How much can one take before they’ve had enough?

Why similar: Philosophical 20.2%, Emotional 16.1%, Psychological 15.8%, Surreal 12.8%, Dark 9.4%

A mysterious creature has torn your home from reality. Explore the City of Stolen Worlds, uncover the secrets of its inhabitants, and try to find your way back. Or perhaps you want to become the new Master?

Why similar: Philosophical 25.9%, Surreal 22.5%, Psychological 14.3%, Multiple Endings 11.2%, Dark 7.7%

Strayed Lights is a colourful action-adventure featuring epic boss fights and a unique parry-based combat system. Shift between colours to repel attacks and strike back. Explore a dreamlike world as you restore your light that was torn by shadows.

Why similar: Philosophical 26.3%, Surreal 21.3%, Psychological 15.7%, Emotional 13.4%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

THE PRISONER OF THE NIGHT is a single-player platforming game with a wide range of scenarios, where the lovely girl Nartide must survive terrible monsters and deadly traps in the darkest, scariest night of her life.

Why similar: Philosophical 27.8%, Psychological 15.3%, Surreal 12.8%, Difficult 12%, Dark 11%

This VR Journey takes you to the 'behind the scenes' of the Universe. Beyond a door lies a barren landscape inhabited by strange rocky heads. Here, the maintenance and heavy lifting required keeps existence stable and temporal. You are a tourist. Don't do anything foolish.

Why similar: Philosophical 30.8%, Surreal 20%, Psychological 15.9%, Horror 8.8%, Dark 7%

I Am Etheric is a realistic first-person horror game in which a man with spiritual power visits a small, secluded psychiatric hospital in a town to banish an archon who can travel through different dimensions

Why similar: Philosophical 25%, Psychological 15.6%, Surreal 13.7%, Emotional 11.9%, Dark 9.7%

My name is left behind these white walls. In its place, I am left with dozens of questions. I wander aimlessly, though she seems to guide me. I do not feel safe. Twenty-four hours... and everything will fall into place.

Why similar: Philosophical 23.8%, Psychological 19.3%, Surreal 18.6%, Emotional 13%, Dark 9.5%

Ram through pile-ups and smash through your windshield as you push racing to the edge! FlatOut™ delivers more heart-stopping thrills than any sane driver can handle!

Why similar: Difficult 87.4%, Singleplayer 12.6%

Anna - Extended Edition has been given an overhaul based on the feedback of the thousands of players of the original Anna.

Why similar: Horror 47.5%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Adventure 14.4%, First-Person 11.7%, Story Rich 8.8%

Welcome to your endless summer! Escape its influence before the town of Siren's Call erases you completely. This version of the game is a free prologue and covers the first part of this story.

Why similar: Philosophical 22.7%, Surreal 19.1%, Psychological 17.4%, Emotional 13%, Dark 11.4%

Hitchhiker is a mystery game set along lost highways, where your goal is to solve the puzzle of your own backstory.

Why similar: Philosophical 22%, Surreal 12.9%, Psychological 10.9%, Mature 9.9%, Dark 9.3%