Games Like 4PM

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 60.5%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, First-Person 12.8%, Indie 5.7%, Adventure 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This masterpiece of narrative design offers a similarly short, deeply personal, and cinematic first-person experience.

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: Walking Simulator 50.2%, Female Protagonist 24.4%, First-Person 11.8%, Indie 7.7%, Adventure 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a similar focus on cinematic storytelling, a female protagonist, and a surreal, mystery-laden atmosphere.

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 70.2%, First-Person 15.3%, Indie 6.4%, Adventure 6.2%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong, character-driven mystery set in a confined environment that mirrors the tension found in 4PM.

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: Walking Simulator 73.4%, First-Person 15.7%, Indie 5.1%, Adventure 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is an atmospheric, first-person mystery that relies on environmental storytelling to unravel a dark, compelling narrative.

Coming back to the family hotel after years, a young woman finds herself trapped with the ghosts from her past and an old cellular telephone as the only way to unveil a terrible truth.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 53.9%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, First-Person 12.4%, Indie 6.3%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tense, first-person thriller that focuses on isolation and uncovering secrets within a single, claustrophobic location.

A woman alone in a house. A mystery and a love story. Explore the present to uncover the past, in a short story of love and loss and a life well-lived. A narrative exploration game that examines a world where memories are constantly fading and jumbled.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 66.2%, First-Person 13.7%, Indie 12.7%, Adventure 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, poignant, and highly atmospheric narrative experience that focuses on memory and personal history.

June 7th, 1995. 1:15 AM. You arrive home after a year abroad. You expect your family to greet you, but the house is empty. Something's not right. Where is everyone? And what's happened here? Unravel the mystery for yourself in Gone Home, a story exploration game from The Fullbright Company.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 77.5%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, First-Person 6.7%, Indie 5.4%, Adventure 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential narrative-driven walking simulator that excels at telling a personal story through environmental details.

Bright Lights of Svetlov is a short, story-focused first person quest about a Soviet family facing harsh trials. Set in a fictional provincial town, it carefuly recreates the atmosphere and vibe of mid 1980s.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 67.1%, First-Person 17.7%, Indie 8.6%, Adventure 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures a similar sense of 1980s atmosphere and grounded, narrative-heavy exploration.

Tacoma is a sci-fi narrative adventure from the creators of Gone Home. Set aboard a high-tech space station in the year 2088, explore every detail of how the station’s crew lived and worked, finding the clues that add up to a gripping story of trust, fear, and resolve in the face of disaster.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 56.8%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, First-Person 10.5%, Indie 7.5%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game uses innovative narrative mechanics to deliver a short, impactful story in a contained, atmospheric setting.

Marie's Room is a short story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was twenty years ago. But something’s off. What happened to Marie?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 55.2%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, First-Person 10.8%, Indie 9.8%, Adventure 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, free-to-play narrative experience that perfectly captures the feeling of uncovering a hidden, emotional story.

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 36.9%, Female Protagonist 28.9%, First-Person 17.7%, Indie 8.8%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist and a mystery-driven narrative that balances exploration with a cinematic feel.

Blackwood Crossing is a story-driven first-person adventure game. An intriguing and emotive tale exploring the fragile relationship between orphaned siblings, Scarlett and Finn. When their paths cross with a mysterious figure, an ordinary train ride evolves into a magical story of life, love and loss.

Why similar: Indie 41.2%, Female Protagonist 36.4%, Adventure 22.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused adventure that explores complex themes through a first-person perspective and a short, linear story.

Home is Where One Starts... is a short, first-person exploration game in the same vein as Dear Esther or Gone Home. It’s a story about childhood, hope, and the miracle of memory. You play as a little girl from a broken home somewhere in the American South.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 52.2%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, First-Person 12.4%, Indie 12%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: A short, evocative, and narrative-focused walking simulator that shares the intimate scale of 4PM.

An award-winning narrative thriller about a blind woman’s journey to uncover the truth about the mansion from her nightmares, or else become one of its victims.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 47.2%, Female Protagonist 23%, Indie 13%, First-Person 9.3%, Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist navigating a mysterious, atmospheric environment with a focus on psychological tension.

Featuring a beautiful, detailed open-world and a haunting soundtrack, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture is non-linear storytelling at its best.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 79.3%, Indie 7.7%, First-Person 7.2%, Adventure 2.9%, Female Protagonist 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive, atmospheric walking simulator that excels at building a sense of mystery through its environment.

Frightence is a short, intense first-person horror experience.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 87.4%, Adventure 9.8%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, first-person horror experience that focuses on building tension in a confined, narrative-driven space.

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: Walking Simulator 62.5%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, First-Person 15.3%, Adventure 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, mystery-focused game that rewards careful observation and investigation in a contained, atmospheric setting.

It's 1972 and a military coup has rocked Anchuria. You, Angela Burnes, are trapped in the metropolitan capital of San Bavón. Your paradise has turned into a warzone. You take up a job as a housekeeper. Every week, an hour before sunset, you clean the swanky bachelor pad of the wealthy Gabriel Ortega.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 68.9%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Indie 8.2%, Adventure 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven game that explores the life of a protagonist through daily, contained interactions.

Lucid Cycle offers a set of short but unique experiences.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 71.3%, First-Person 15%, Indie 6.6%, Adventure 6.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, mysterious adventure that uses surreal, atmospheric environments to tell its story.

It's Clara's last day on the island where she grew up. She needs to complete preparations, visit her favorite places, and say her goodbyes before leaving on a journey she may not return from.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 54.9%, Female Protagonist 17%, First-Person 11.5%, Indie 10.4%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A brief, atmospheric adventure that focuses on character-driven storytelling and exploration.

Deep in international waters, Tesla’s Helios stands still. An unbound utopia for scientific research, Rose Archer steps aboard in search of her sister, quickly to discover not all is as it seems. A single word covers the entrance… QUARANTINE!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 48.1%, Female Protagonist 21.9%, Indie 12.1%, First-Person 10.6%, Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-production, first-person thriller that emphasizes cinematic sequences and a dark, mysterious narrative.

Atmospheric first person adventure game focusing on immersion and exploration. Meet strange characters, discover secrets and try to unfold the mystery of the Fragmentation.

Why similar: First-Person 48.7%, Walking Simulator 25%, Adventure 16%, Indie 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive, first-person experience that prioritizes atmospheric exploration and abstract narrative.

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 57.4%, First-Person 22.1%, Indie 10.6%, Adventure 7.4%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven mystery that combines exploration with a strong sense of place and atmospheric tension.

De-Void is a first-person adventure game, where the player unravels the mysterious circumstances surrounding the disappearance of a remote space colony crew.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 52.1%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Indie 11.8%, First-Person 10.1%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, sci-fi narrative experience that relies on exploration to piece together a mysterious story.

A short narrative and exploration game about Zach, June, and a strange phenomenon. You're Zach and, stuck in your home, you will do everything to keep hearing June's voice messages. What is happening out there?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 54.2%, Indie 23.9%, First-Person 21.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, interactive fiction experience that focuses on narration and atmospheric discovery.

A short find it game that helps you make sense of a tragic accident as you uncover a piece of the story with each item found.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 58.5%, Female Protagonist 27.2%, First-Person 12.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%, Indie 1%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, story-rich experience that focuses on a female protagonist and psychological depth.

The era-defining first-person psychological horror in all its terrifying glory. All of the game’s chapters collected into one convenient package that allows you to plumb the depths of madness in pursuit of artistic revelation.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 60.4%, First-Person 28.1%, Adventure 8.2%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person psychological thriller that uses environmental storytelling to create a disorienting, cinematic experience.

It Happened At Night is a short horror game where the player must complete basic objectives to advance the story and immerse themselves through the eyes of the protagonist.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 57.1%, Female Protagonist 24.8%, First-Person 14.4%, Adventure 2.2%, Indie 1.2%

Forgotten Hope is a short, single-player narrative-driven video game presented through the eyes of a teenage girl who is trying to reconnect with her past to find answers.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 47.6%, Female Protagonist 26.4%, First-Person 17.9%, Adventure 3.7%, Indie 3.5%

Into Blue Valley is a first-person exploration game drawing upon themes of mystery and curiosity. It is presented as a 'found footage' game with the player's view resembling a camcorder recording showing a glipmse into the subdued environment that is being explored.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 56.6%, Indie 29.2%, Adventure 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, atmospheric walking simulator that captures a specific, contained narrative mood.

The Graveyard is a very short computer game. You play an old lady who visits a graveyard. You walk around, sit on a bench and listen to a song. It's more like an explorable painting than an actual game. An experiment with poetry and storytelling but without words.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 81.9%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Indie 7.7%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A very short, contemplative experience that uses atmosphere and narrative to evoke a specific emotional response.

Satellite Odyssey: Prologue is a short first-person story-driven adventure with horror elements. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of classic science fiction and retro-futurism inspired by Soviet sci-fi films. Your partner is Zarya, the artificial intelligence.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 56.2%, Female Protagonist 22.8%, First-Person 14.7%, Adventure 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%

"Piano at 5 a.m." is a short text adventure game. A girl who is the main character wanders in a fog forest while adjusting the four factors of "drowsiness," "thirst," "madness," and "recharge," which increase or decrease depending on the choices she makes.

Why similar: Adventure 53.1%, Indie 38.6%, Singleplayer 8.3%

Enter the pages of the hand painted world of Journal. A journey through the life of a young and troubled girl as she tries to face up to the choices and responsibilities that come with childhood. An experience that questions the reliability of how we choose to remember events and explores the truths hidden within our dreams.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 42.2%, Female Protagonist 30.2%, Indie 18.4%, Adventure 8.3%, Singleplayer 1%

The Old City: Leviathan is an experiment in first person exploration that focuses entirely on story. All that exists is you and the world. Set in a decaying city from a civilization long past, The Old City: Leviathan puts the player in the shoes of a sewer dwelling isolationist.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 72.3%, First-Person 13%, Indie 8.8%, Adventure 5.9%

a small dream explorer.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 65.2%, Female Protagonist 24.1%, Indie 6.8%, Adventure 3.9%

An elaborate puzzle challenge combined with an unconventional story.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 41.2%, Indie 31.5%, Adventure 14.4%, First-Person 12.9%

it's about walking

Why similar: Female Protagonist 62.4%, Indie 19.6%, Adventure 13.1%, Singleplayer 4.8%

A minimal point and click adventure, designed to take the player on a short but memorable journey.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 72%, Indie 18%, Adventure 9%, Singleplayer 1%

Lake Ridden is a story-driven, first-person puzzle game! A cozy supernatural adventure where you unravel a mysterious past, trying to find your sister. Luckily, you are not alone...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.7%, Female Protagonist 28.3%, Indie 24.6%, Adventure 12.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%

"I hope that someday, you'll dream of me." -- CINERIS SOMNIA is a 3D adventure through a beautifully strange and mesmerizing world - and a young girl's cruel and forlorn dreams.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 65.8%, Female Protagonist 29.7%, Adventure 3.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

A Mortician's Tale is a short, story-driven game about a mortician tasked with running a funeral home.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 40.3%, Walking Simulator 38.1%, Indie 19%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Nephise is a short and atmospheric puzzle game with narration. It is a relaxing and mysterious experience especially with the help of its music.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 52.9%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, First-Person 13.5%, Indie 9.5%, Adventure 4.8%

Enter a world that’s utterly surreal and eerily familiar. Escape the mundanity of your existence in an experience that will stay with you. Mosaic is a narrative-driven modern adventure game with a story that lasts about 2-3 hours.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 47.7%, Indie 35.4%, Adventure 16.8%

Narrative-adventure playing an Agent of Death who must take ONE life that could change the fate of a conflict-torn Nation

Why similar: Indie 39.8%, Female Protagonist 34.1%, Adventure 22.2%, Singleplayer 4%

A short lore exploration puzzle game inspired by walking simulators such as Gone Home, Dear Esther, and Layers of Fear.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 56.4%, Female Protagonist 24.6%, First-Person 13.7%, Adventure 5.3%

Welcome to Liminal Lane. A short, single player, first person, atmospheric walking simulator. A nostalgic, surreal experience exploring Liminal Spaces. Uncover the secrets of Liminal Lane and escape the Lucid Dreams and Haunting Nightmares.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 74.6%, First-Person 18.4%, Adventure 7%

Spend one last afternoon exploring your childhood neighborhood before the world ends at 6:38 PM.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 86.8%, Indie 5.6%, Adventure 5.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%

EPONYMOUS: In Which a Work Is Known by Its Reading is a short-form narrative about unreliable infrastructures.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 72.7%, First-Person 20.2%, Adventure 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%

She was created for one purpose: to make sure everyone in the world enjoys Halloween. At all costs. A short, fully-voiced horror visual novel exploring instrumental convergence.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 81.9%, Indie 15.9%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Pluviophile is a very short experience about the mood of rain in the woods.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 73.5%, Indie 15.9%, First-Person 8.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%

She continues to dream. A first-person dream simulator where you explore a corner of a dream.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 75.7%, First-Person 11.7%, Indie 6.2%, Adventure 5%, Singleplayer 1.4%

With a set built entirely out of paper and cardboard, and sumptuously filmed, Lume is a game with a style unlike any other.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 40%, Indie 37.8%, Adventure 20.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%

halfmoon is a short adventure game set in an information center for the dead before they move on.

Why similar: Indie 57%, Adventure 30.2%, Singleplayer 12.8%

A short interactive essay on dreams, pressure, and expectations. Take part in an ancient ritual where one shot determines the fate of a generation.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 80%, Adventure 16.7%, Singleplayer 3.3%

STARDROP is an interactive sci-fi cinematic experience.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 41.8%, Female Protagonist 26.5%, First-Person 13.1%, Indie 11.3%, Adventure 5.8%

it's always monday - is a first person exploration game

Why similar: Adventure 83.8%, Walking Simulator 8.8%, Indie 4.3%, First-Person 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%

The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 71.1%, First-Person 13.7%, Indie 10.8%, Adventure 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%