- #1 ANETHA
97% matchMixed47% of 38 reviews2023
Dev: Team Panopticon
Windows
아네사는 호러 어드벤처 게임입니다. 당신은 실종된 딸을 구하기 위해 해킹범이 전송하는 파일의 암호를 풀어야 합니다. 그러나 그 파일들은 모두 실종된 딸의 숨겨진 비밀을 품고 있습니다. 파일을 풀고, 딸의 비밀에 접근해 나가세요. 당신은 "왜" 이런 비극이 일어난 건지 알고 싶다면 말이죠.
Why similar: Crime 16%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Emotional 11.9%, Point & Click 10.4%, Horror 10.2%
- #2 If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,781 reviews2021
Dev: Dead Idle Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers is a narrative-driven point-and-click adventure with horror elements that explores the stories of four characters in a masked ball taking place aboard a train in the late 1920s.
Why similar: Gothic 18.1% ★, Psychological 10.9%, Isometric 10.8%, Point & Click 10.5%, Emotional 9.9%
- #3 House of the Vigil
96% matchPositive94% of 48 reviews2025
Dev: Zapster
Windows
A babysitting job gone wrong has left Anna Turner trapped in an unfamiliar and uncanny home. Discover the horrors within and figure out a means of escape before it's too late in House of the Vigil.
Why similar: Isometric 23.1%, Horror 16.9%, Investigation 10%, Point & Click 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #4 Casey Noir and Carved Pumpkin's Latte
95% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Nik Rouz and Friends
Windows · Mac · Linux
What's this? A Point and Click, "Who Done It?", Murder Mystery Visual Novel, set in a Gothic Hotel on top of a lonely hill, during the Night of Halloween?
Why similar: Gothic 21.4% ★, Cinematic 16.7%, Crime 14.1%, Investigation 11.8%, Mystery 8.5%
- #5 The Many Sins of House Ocampo
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dead Idle Games
Windows · Linux
The bloody roots of the Ocampo family tree run deep and dark in this mystery point-and-click adventure. Investigate the last moments of your ancestors and put together the pieces of the family's macabre fate to find out who you really are.
Why similar: Isometric 21.7%, Investigation 12.7%, Point & Click 12.6%, Emotional 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #6 Kary
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Diego Aviles
Windows
Kary, an intriguing suspense game where you take on the role of a brave girl who finds herself alone and her house is being haunted by ghosts. Face your fears as you explore the dark rooms and hallways, where ghosts lurk in the shadows.
Why similar: Cinematic 21.3%, Crime 21.2%, Investigation 13.3%, Emotional 11.3%, Mystery 7.5%
- #7 The Dawning
93% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Beau YotkaPub: Yotka Games LLC
Windows
The Dawning is a first-person puzzle mystery game. Play as Detective Madison as he searches 7 beautifully crafted areas for clues to catch a killer. Use stealth to sneak past deadly enemies. Solve complex puzzles to access new areas, progress the rich storyline, and obtain key items.
Why similar: Cinematic 24.5%, Crime 20.7%, Emotional 12.4%, Mystery 9.3%, Investigation 9.2%
- #8 Finally Free
92% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: agapiOS
Windows
Play as Jonny, the most stereotypical, flat and generic protagonist you can encounter in a video game. Explore the nightmare that he didn't choose to live through and seal his fate with your decisions.
Why similar: Isometric 18.5%, Investigation 13.7%, Emotional 11.9%, Point & Click 10%, Psychological 9.7%
- #9 The Dream Machine - The Definitive Edition
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cockroach Inc.Pub: The Sleeping Machine
Windows · Mac · Linux
An award-winning point & click adventure about exploring other people’s dreams. Uncover dark secrets in a strange apartment building and wander through a surreal, hand-crafted dreamscape built from clay, cardboard & broccoli.
Why similar: Cinematic 22.5%, Investigation 12.2%, Emotional 11.4%, Point & Click 10.1%, Horror 9.9%
- #10 The Glued
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nimavoha Interactive
Windows
The peg doll faces from your childhood bedroom reappear at every turn. Struggle to find a path forward through your own personal hell in this bleak visual novel with light puzzles and point-and-click elements.
Why similar: Cinematic 20.9%, Gothic 18.8% ★, Point & Click 9.6%, Emotional 8.5%, Stylized 7.4%
- #11 Echoes Of Mystery - Darkvale Motel
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sifar Production
Windows
Miles McDaniel, a police officer, is sent to the Darkvale Motel to investigate the troubling disappearance of a resident. What begins as a routine case quickly descends into a far darker and more terrifying story.
Why similar: Crime 27.6%, Investigation 20.3%, Horror 16.8%, Dark 11.3%, Cinematic 11%
- #12 Dread: The Cold Case
89% match9 user reviews33% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: WeSummonDemons!
Windows
Dread: The Cold Case: First-person psychological horror blending investigation and intense melee combat. Scavenge, improvise, and survive using everything at your disposal against unimaginable horrors.
Why similar: Cinematic 20.5%, Crime 20.1%, Investigation 12.9%, Psychological 11.8%, Horror 11.2%
- #13 Football Game
89% matchVery Positive92% of 322 reviews2018
Dev: Cloak and Dagger Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
You are Tommy, a local high school football hero in the town of East Bend. It’s game night for the Purchase County Turbines and your sweetheart is waiting in the bleachers. Join Tommy for a night you won’t forget...
Why similar: Psychological 16.9%, Cinematic 16.6%, Horror 12.9%, Emotional 11.1%, Point & Click 10.9%
- #14 The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
88% matchVery Positive92% of 3,146 reviews2022
Dev: Cloak and Dagger GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...
Why similar: Horror 15.7%, Point & Click 15%, Cinematic 12.4%, Emotional 10.6%, Dark 10.1%
- #15 いのちのないうた
87% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: hata
Windows · Mac
音楽アルバムを楽しむように7つのゲームを体験しよう。「死と生」をテーマとするダークで神秘的な世界観と、ミュージックプレイヤーをモチーフにした独特なゲームシステムが特徴のオムニバス作品。
Why similar: Gothic 25.3% ★, 2D Platformer 16%, Dark 13.3%, Point & Click 11.5%, Horror 10.5%
- #16 Fantasmagorie
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 222 reviews2024
Dev: Needlepoint Productions
Windows
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: Cinematic 27.2%, Psychological 17.1%, Emotional 15.4%, Horror 12.9%, Dark 10.2%
- #17 Hotel Manibella
86% matchMixed56% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: David Montesi Rivas
Windows
Get ready for the ultimate horror puzzle game! Check into Hotel Manibella for a spine-chilling experience. With a unique art style and secret storyline, journey through the floors of a haunted hotel, with each level becoming scarier and more intense.
Why similar: Cinematic 25.2%, Crime 22.7%, Emotional 10.8%, Horror 9.7%, Stylized 9.4%
- #18 0.0035%
85% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2026
Dev: MANIA PRODUCTIONS
Windows
“0.0035%” is a mystery & horror game set in modern Japan. Players piece together fragmented clues and items to uncover hidden truths. No flashy action—only a shocking finale and deep, thought‑provoking exploration with multiple endings.
Why similar: Crime 22.3%, Psychological 20.1%, Horror 19.7%, Mystery 13.9%, Dark 8.5%
- #19 Thin Ice
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Laserblast Studios
Windows · Mac
Thin Ice is a point and click adventure game set in the beautiful and mysterious town of Sandy Lake Village. Meet curious characters, solve challenging puzzles and uncover what lies beneath the surface of this idyllic setting.
Why similar: Crime 24.9%, Investigation 15%, Point & Click 11.9%, Dark 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #20 Varmint
84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: DirtyOnion
Windows
Varmint is an atmospheric anthology set in a world of mechanical terrors. Precision platforming gameplay and larger than life bossfights combine for a thrilling test of skill, wit and memory. Play as one of three pests, useless in a world of machines, and outmaneuver the metallic gods of this world.
Why similar: Cinematic 27.3%, Gothic 26.1% ★, 2D Platformer 10%, Dark 9.2%, Atmospheric 7.9%
- #21 INMOST
83% matchVery Positive91% of 7,287 reviews2020
Dev: Hidden Layer GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Escape the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth in this cinematic puzzle platformer. Explore a hauntingly beautiful world, with three playable characters, in one dark, interconnected story.
Why similar: Psychological 16.3%, Cinematic 15.9%, Emotional 11.6%, Dark 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
- #22 Relics of Wayne: Greymoor
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blackroot GamesPub: TinyHat Studios
Windows · Mac
An EROTIC POINT & CLICK ADVENTURE inspired by the classic detective games of the 90s. Explore, investigate, and form intimate relationships as you uncover the truth behind a town's dark secret.
Why similar: Cinematic 20.7%, Investigation 14.6%, Psychological 12.6%, Emotional 11.3%, Mystery 9.7%
- #23 The Silver Crow
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dreamagination
Windows · Mac
You play Conrad - executioner, outcast, and the last man anyone would trust to solve a murder. A handcrafted adventure steeped in Renaissance atmosphere, occult shadows and moral ambiguity. A point & click mystery in a city where truth is buried, power decides guilt, and someone is always watching.
Why similar: Crime 18.5%, Gothic 16.4% ★, Investigation 16.1%, Point & Click 12.4%, Dark 8.6%
- #24 Solomon's Link
81% matchPositive82% of 44 reviews2023
Dev: aarthificial
Windows · Mac · Linux
In Solomon's Link, catch a glimpse of two lives on the lam: A pair of fugitives, raiding an abandoned factory to survive. Piece together their pasts, and watch over their fragile partnership as it grows - or crumbles - around the shackles that serve as their only unquestionable bond.
Why similar: Isometric 27.8%, Crime 22.5%, Point & Click 16.1%, Stylized 11.8%, Dark 8.6%
- #25 ALBATROSS
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Woolly Bear Games
Windows · Mac
After an unnamed catastrophe, you've been left alone and stranded on a boat in the middle of a sunken world. Journey through vast megastructures and the giant rotting frames of mysterious machines. Feed the boat's engine with fish caught using your harpoon. Never slow down.
Why similar: Cinematic 34.1%, Horror 17.2%, Dark 10.7%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Psychological 9.4%
- #26 WITHER
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KemsynPub: Kemsyn Games
Windows
Wander the halls of an eerie 1920s mansion as haunting visions torment you and the line between reality and nightmare begins to blur. Step into the role of grieving widow Eleanor Hartfield and uncover the chilling truth behind your husband’s mysterious death.
Why similar: Horror 21.3%, Cinematic 18%, Mystery 15.1%, Dark 10.7%, Atmospheric 7.9%
- #27 It Happened At Night - A New Nightmare
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Davidcrosdev
Windows
While working at a remote site deep in the woods, Chloe becomes entangled in a disturbing mystery that leads her into something far more terrifying than she could have imagined.
Why similar: Investigation 20%, Psychological 17.6%, Horror 16.5%, Dark 12.9%, Cinematic 11.3%
- #28 Afterbright
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: cydisq
Windows
You play as jaded police officer Mark Langford in this first-person psychological horror game. An investigation into the case of a missing child draws you to an old apartment complex, uncovering horrors and trauma that refuse to stay buried.
Why similar: Psychological 16.9%, Investigation 15.9%, Cinematic 14.1%, Horror 14%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
- #29 Lucy Grace
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Game Labs Studios
Windows
Embark on a chilling journey into the depths of the mind of Lucy Grace, a psychological horror indie adventure.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 18.4%, Emotional 18.1%, Psychological 16.1%, Point & Click 15.8%, Horror 13.7%
- #30 A Light Touch
78% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: One2ManyHats
Windows
A Light Touch is a puzzle adventure game where you play as a guiding light, protecting a small chick from danger. Together you solve puzzles and explore a mysterious world consumed by darkness. Can you uncover its secrets and restore light to the world?
Why similar: Cinematic 28.7%, Dark 17%, Horror 12.5%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Mystery 8.2%
- #31 Friday Night
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Priskon
Windows
Investigate a family’s gruesome fate, communicate using your microphone to uncover the truth, and hide from the spirit. Film the whole experience in your camcorder for the world to see.
Why similar: Cinematic 29%, Investigation 19.7%, Horror 17.6%, Mystery 13.1%, Dark 9%
- #32 Evernoth A Deep Descent
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sigmadev
Windows · Linux
Evernoth is a psychological horror game where you explore mysterious locations filled with chilling secrets. Navigate distorted corridors, face terrifying monsters, and unlock new abilities as you unravel haunting mysteries across dark worlds.
Why similar: Gothic 29.7% ★, Investigation 17.4%, Emotional 14%, Horror 13.5%, Dark 9.6%
- #33 Silent Residence
75% matchVery Positive92% of 105 reviews2025
Dev: Woyboy
Windows
Experience Harry's story of battling multiple personalities and his severe case of schizophrenia. In this First-person horror game, you battle the hallucinations and illusions your mind creates. You misjudge reality and quickly lose control over yourself.
Why similar: Cinematic 26.7%, Horror 17.9%, Psychological 15.5%, Dark 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
- #34 Inside Byte: Chapter 1
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nightshade Studios™
Windows
Kevin Murry, pressured by financial struggles, accepts a offer to return to the fallen Harrington Entertainment. What should have been a simple job turns into a nightmare as he faces a distorted environment, where fragmented memories and a new reality test his sanity.
Why similar: Cinematic 22.9%, Crime 19.3%, Horror 17.2%, Psychological 16.4%, Dark 11.4%
- #35 Stitched HD
77% matchVery Positive81% of 114 reviews2017
Dev: Fluffex Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A pleasantly anticipated trip back home for the holidays becomes a nightmare for Catherine as a tragic accident leaves her unconscious. After coming to her senses, she realizes that something is dreadfully wrong. She must escape the doll factory she awoke in before it's too late.
Why similar: Gothic 21.5% ★, Psychological 18.3%, Horror 17.5%, Dark 12.1%, Mystery 12%
- #36 TBoF (The Book of Fredley)
76% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Grapefruit Studios
Windows
Gather the Pages, Mend the Book, and harvest the innocent to defy The Reaper. A retro stealth-adventure. Collect Keys to progress and avoid enemies while you explore the town and search for the missing pages that Fredley needs to fix his book and bring his friend back to life.
Why similar: Psychological 17.6%, Investigation 16.6%, Horror 13.3%, Dark 12.1%, Mystery 11.8%
- #37 ITS NOT YOUR FAULT
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BozPub: Lixeira Publishing
Windows
Powerwash a murder scene with a bleach gun as layers of the story unfold in nonlinear fashion. Remember ... ITS NOT YOUR FAULT.
Why similar: Cinematic 25.6%, Psychological 17.5%, Crime 13.4%, Horror 11%, Dark 10.8%
- #38 A.S.C: RAVENRIDGE
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NextHaven Studio
Windows
You are being watched. Tested. In RAVENRIDGE, uncover the truth behind a forgotten prison as detective Ethan Ward. What begins as an investigation soon leads deep into your own mind. Are you in control, or just another subject?
Why similar: Cinematic 23.7%, Psychological 18.6%, Investigation 16.3%, Horror 15.3%, Mystery 11.7%
- #39 BlackDog
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AliceMisaki
Windows
A dark themed pixel-art game of exploration, where you will have to find clues and solve puzzles to move forward in the story.
Why similar: Gothic 33% ★, Horror 16.7%, Dark 14.8%, Mystery 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%
- #40 TRAILCAM
73% matchMixed65% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: NiceSoup
Windows
In TRAILCAM, you are a wildlife investigator called to the Appalachian Mountains to solve mysterious missing person cases. Using trail cameras from your watchtower, you’ll uncover a sinister truth, navigating a non-linear plot full of twists. Can you solve the mystery?
Why similar: Crime 32.3%, Horror 20.1%, Investigation 19.5%, Cinematic 19.1%, Mystery 5.3%
- #41 Clandestine: The Hidden Truth
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Silent Solitude Games
Windows
"Clandestine: The Hidden Truth" is a first-person psychological horror game. Investigate a family homicide, manipulate reality with polaroids, and solve puzzles to unveil chilling secrets hidden within this enigmatic home of horrors. Will you come back unscathed?
Why similar: Investigation 20.6%, Psychological 20.3%, Cinematic 19%, Horror 16.2%, Mystery 11%
- #42 Joe Kowalski Chronicles: Murder in a flat
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iron Noir Soft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Joe Kowalski Chronicles: Murder in a flat is a dark neo noir point and click adventure game where you start as a police detective Joe Kowalski and try to solve a murder that happened in Joe's neighborhood.
Why similar: Crime 22.2%, Cinematic 18.4%, Investigation 14.3%, Point & Click 10.8%, Mystery 9.5%
- #43 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
73% matchVery Positive87% of 1,367 reviews2019
Dev: Mografi
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.
Why similar: Crime 23.2%, Cinematic 22.2%, Emotional 13%, Horror 11.3%, Mystery 10.6%
- #44 The Season of the Warlock
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: enComplot
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Season of the Warlock is a weird adventure game inspired by the gothic tale tradition, with two storylines to choose from. The soul of a warlock of yore, trapped in a portrait, will present Lord Alistair Ainsworth with an offer he will not be able to resist. Or will he? It’s your call...
Why similar: Gothic 27.2% ★, Investigation 14.6%, Horror 13.6%, Point & Click 12.6%, Mystery 8.8%
- #45 Thirst
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: cosmonomicon
Windows · Mac
Viktoria Kopernik, an occult influencer, solves the puzzles and uncovers the story of the Thirst cafe.
Why similar: Gothic 20.5% ★, Investigation 11.4%, Point & Click 10%, Psychological 8.7%, Horror 8.5%
- #46 Midnight Files: THE NOIR CUT
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 38 reviews2025
Dev: Paper Lynx Games
Windows
Truth hides in the details. Investigate crime scenes, photograph evidence, analyze case files, and search the police database. Connect clues on the detective board, return to locations when something does not add up, and identify the culprit in each standalone case.
Why similar: Crime 27.3%, Investigation 20.7%, Psychological 17.7%, Dark 8.2%, Stylized 8%
- #47 Raw April Day
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Headless Human Limited
Windows
Raw April Day is a hand-drawn Mystery Point-And-Click game where you solve enigmatic puzzles, engage in soul-searching branching dialogue with colorful characters and piece together the clues for why your husband went missing in a surreal and mystifying Victorian complex.
Why similar: Cinematic 17.1%, Psychological 15.1%, Investigation 13.6%, Point & Click 11.2%, Mystery 9.6%
- #48 The Poisoned Roots
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Artificial Absurdity
Windows
The Poisoned Roots is a narrative driven game about abuse, obsession, and the dark secrets of a troubled American home. It’s a short game, and is intended to be played in a single sitting.
Why similar: Crime 23.4%, Investigation 20.1%, Mystery 12.1%, Emotional 9.7%, Colorful 7.7%
- #49 Letherfall
67% matchVery Positive87% of 92 reviews2025
Dev: Mnemonic Monkey StudioPub: AIV - Accademia Italiana Videogiochi
Windows
Letherfall is a first-person horror video game with Lovecraftian elements: the player must make their way through monstrous entities and intricate puzzles while exploring the abandoned village of Letherfall. Some nightmares don’t fade. They’re just waiting for you to open the wrong door.
Why similar: Cinematic 28.2%, Horror 19.2%, Psychological 18.9%, Investigation 10.4%, Emotional 9.2%
- #50 The Fallen Will
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Luminous Pond Studio
Windows
Play as an Ublum on a mysterious ascent from the depths. Stripped of your memories, explore atmospheric biomes and survive the threats lurking within. A quest for answers where every silence brings you closer to the truth waiting at the summit.
Why similar: Psychological 24.3%, Horror 20.1%, Dark 15.2%, Isometric 13.8%, Mystery 7.6%
- #51 Point Zero: Victoria
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RosyGame
Windows · Mac
One cold case, four deathbed flashbacks. Every shift in perspective overturns the "truth" you believed. Story-driven, with exploration, deduction, puzzles, and combat. Ready for a mind-bending thrill ride with twists at every turn?
Why similar: Crime 23.2%, Investigation 18.2%, Cinematic 16.3%, Psychological 15%, Mystery 11.2%
- #52 Shinjuku Anomaly
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: AMATA Games
Windows
You have a part-time job taking photos of anomalies in the night in Shinjuku.
Why similar: Isometric 22.3%, Cinematic 21.4%, Horror 16.2%, Psychological 14.6%, Dark 14%
- #53 THE ILLUSION: NIGHTMARE
70% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Raven Games
Windows
THE ILLUSION NIGHTMARE Is a horror game made by professional crew In the art of horror. You will have the opportunity to experience one of the most powerful types of psychological horror Based on an environment designed in every detail to be a real hell that makes you terrified.
Why similar: Gothic 20.4% ★, Cinematic 19.4%, Horror 15.2%, Investigation 11.7%, Psychological 10.1%
- #54 Fragmented Memories - Arc One
69% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2022
Dev: PlatomentiPub: YSY Softworks
Windows · Mac
Immerse yourself in the Psychological horror adventure of James Charouz on his way to find his missing wife and uncover the dark secret of his hometown.
Why similar: Investigation 17.2%, Psychological 16.3%, Horror 14.4%, Point & Click 12.2%, Mystery 10.9%
- #55 Bloodbath
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Soultria Studios
Windows
As an operator, you must guide an android through an abandoned mansion in search of the object responsible for the paranormal activities in the location. As you explore, solve puzzles and investigate the dark past that runs in the blood of the Bailey family.
Why similar: Investigation 26.7%, Cinematic 19.8%, Mystery 13.9%, Dark 10.2%, Horror 9.9%
- #56 Detective: Ritual of the Sea
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InterStudioPub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Step into the shoes of an experienced detective and uncover dark secrets while solving criminal cases. In this thrilling detective world, you'll face stressful decision-making moments, reconstruct crime scenes, and utilize cutting-edge technology for evidence analysis.
Why similar: Crime 26.9%, Cinematic 26.9%, Investigation 15.4%, Dark 11.1%, Mystery 8.3%
- #57 The Binding Hour
66% matchMixed63% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Crimson Vale StudioPub: Twisted Joy
Windows
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 25.2%, Horror 20.3%, Psychological 15.3%, Mystery 15%, Dark 13.8%
- #58 ANTYAVAN
67% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Priyansh JS Yadav
Windows
Explore a forgotten forest steeped in Indian culture. Solve ancient puzzles, awaken the Nature, and confront your inner demon, your Kaliyug, in a haunting, story-driven psychological experience
Why similar: Cinematic 23.7%, Crime 21.2%, Investigation 12.8%, Horror 10%, Dark 8.9%
- #59 The Green Light
65% matchVery Positive82% of 109 reviews2026
Dev: waleedzo
Windows
A first person horror game. Fred is stuck in a dead-end job, haunted by hallucinations. A voice on the radio speaks of a green light. It promises peace and freedom. A tale of self-discovery where Fred is willing to find freedom, even at the cost of his life.
Why similar: Cinematic 21.4%, Psychological 16.7%, Horror 16.3%, Emotional 15.9%, Mystery 12.1%
- #60 The Curse We Made
64% matchVery Positive90% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Potion Pixel
Windows · Mac
A short 70–90 minute hand-drawn cozy-gothic puzzle adventure with easy, relaxing puzzles, where color slowly returns to a cursed town as you uncover its secrets.
Why similar: Gothic 34.3% ★, Point & Click 14.9%, Mystery 14.1%, Dark 13.2%, Atmospheric 8.1%