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 59.7%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, First-Person 13.3%, Indie 5.8%, 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 49.5%, Female Protagonist 24.7%, First-Person 12.1%, Indie 7.8%, Adventure 4.4%

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 69.5%, First-Person 15.8%, Indie 6.4%, Adventure 6.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%

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 72.8%, First-Person 16.2%, Indie 5.2%, Adventure 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%

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 53.2%, Female Protagonist 21.8%, First-Person 12.7%, 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 65.5%, First-Person 14.1%, Indie 12.9%, Adventure 5.5%, Singleplayer 2%

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%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, First-Person 7%, Indie 5.5%, Adventure 1.3%

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

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 56.2%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, First-Person 10.7%, Indie 7.6%, 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.

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 66.4%, First-Person 18.1%, Indie 8.8%, Adventure 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%

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

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 54.5%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, First-Person 11.1%, Indie 9.9%, 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.

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 41.3%, Female Protagonist 36.6%, Adventure 22.1%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused adventure that explores complex themes through a first-person perspective and a short, linear 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 36.3%, Female Protagonist 29%, First-Person 18%, Indie 8.9%, 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.

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 51.6%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, First-Person 12.7%, Indie 12.2%, 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 46.5%, Female Protagonist 23.3%, Indie 13.1%, First-Person 9.6%, 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 78.7%, Indie 7.9%, First-Person 7.5%, 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 87.2%, Adventure 9.9%, Singleplayer 2.9%

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

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 53.6%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, First-Person 12%, Indie 10.7%, Adventure 5.4%

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

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 61.5%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, First-Person 15.8%, Adventure 4.8%, Singleplayer 2%

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

Lucid Cycle offers a set of short but unique experiences.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 70.7%, First-Person 15.4%, Indie 6.7%, Adventure 6.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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

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 51.5%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Indie 11.9%, First-Person 10.2%, Adventure 6.2%

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

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 47.1%, Female Protagonist 21.9%, Indie 12.5%, First-Person 11.1%, Adventure 6.5%

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

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 53.4%, Indie 24.2%, First-Person 22.4%

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

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 49.5%, Walking Simulator 24.4%, Adventure 15.7%, Indie 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%

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

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 68.2%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Indie 8.2%, Adventure 2.9%

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

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 56.4%, First-Person 22.9%, Indie 10.7%, Adventure 7.5%, Singleplayer 2.6%

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

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 58.4%, Female Protagonist 27.9%, First-Person 12.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

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 59.2%, First-Person 29.1%, Adventure 8.2%, Singleplayer 3.5%

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 56.4%, Female Protagonist 25.1%, First-Person 14.8%, 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 46.8%, Female Protagonist 26.7%, First-Person 18.3%, 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 56.2%, Indie 29.6%, 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 81.5%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Indie 7.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%

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

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 71.7%, First-Person 13.4%, Indie 9%, Adventure 5.9%

"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 52.5%, Indie 38.8%, Singleplayer 8.6%

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 41.6%, Female Protagonist 30.6%, Indie 18.6%, Adventure 8.2%, Singleplayer 1%

"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 64.7%, Female Protagonist 30.7%, Adventure 3.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 75.1%, First-Person 12%, Indie 6.4%, Adventure 5%, Singleplayer 1.5%

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 32.2%, Female Protagonist 28.6%, Indie 24.9%, Adventure 12.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 55.7%, Female Protagonist 24.9%, First-Person 14.1%, Adventure 5.2%

An elaborate puzzle challenge combined with an unconventional story.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 41.3%, Indie 31.5%, Adventure 14.1%, First-Person 13.1%

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 34.2%, Adventure 21.9%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Never Again - Horror/first-person Quest. The main essence of the game is research locations and puzzles, plunging in the dramatic story of a little girl suffering from asthma.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 47.4%, Female Protagonist 25%, First-Person 13.9%, Indie 7.4%, Adventure 4.3%

Callus is a short psychological horror (~30 minutes) in the walking simulator genre, featuring jump scares and themes of cruelty and overprotection. It was released as a transitional project between larger releases, with an intentionally simple story and concise gameplay.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 53.8%, Indie 26%, First-Person 14.9%, Singleplayer 5.4%

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 47.2%, Indie 36%, Adventure 16.8%

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 71.6%, Indie 18.3%, Adventure 9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Silent Nights - A short horror game with realistic graphics, touching storyline and scary moments.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 76.1%, First-Person 16.9%, Adventure 4.3%, Singleplayer 2.8%

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 71.8%, First-Person 21%, Adventure 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Unable to sleep, you navigate a quiet condo complex. There's no rush - just you, the building, its inhabitants, and the stories they hold.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 71%, First-Person 16.6%, Adventure 5.4%, Indie 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

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 52.1%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, First-Person 13.9%, Indie 9.6%, Adventure 4.8%

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 71.7%, First-Person 19.9%, Adventure 5.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%

The Space Between is a surreal short narrative experience in three acts about the walls we build for us.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 76.4%, First-Person 14.4%, Adventure 5.8%, Indie 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.2%, Walking Simulator 39%, Indie 19.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%

The Shattering is a first-person, story-driven, psychological thriller. Its defining features are the dynamic environments, beautiful aesthetic and intriguing story. The gameplay is meant to submerge you in the mind of John, as you take each step forward into the twisted mystery of what happened.

Why similar: Indie 38.8%, Walking Simulator 26.8%, Adventure 19%, First-Person 15.4%

Doors is a short, atmospheric first person logic game created by a one-man-team. Taking inspiration from Limbo and The Stanley Parable, Doors attempts to bring something new to the puzzle genre.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 66.1%, Indie 26.6%, Adventure 7.3%

One apartment, many stories: Witness turning points in the lives of the inhabitants of an apartment in Berlin over the course of a whole century.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 61.1%, First-Person 19.6%, Indie 12%, Adventure 4.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%

An entirely different kind of basketball game. A narrative-driven journey told in four quarters.

Why similar: Indie 67.6%, Adventure 32.4%

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 72.8%, Indie 16.2%, First-Person 9.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%

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

Why similar: Adventure 83.7%, Walking Simulator 8.8%, Indie 4.4%, First-Person 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Death Motel is a short, intense first-person horror experience about the paranormal events occurring at abandoned Crimson Motel.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 71.3%, First-Person 18.1%, Adventure 8.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%