Games Like Alan Wake

A thrilling new storyline, hordes of creepy enemies, serious firepower and beautiful Arizona locations, combined with a fun and challenging new game mode!

Why similar: Horror 18.9%, Thriller 17.6%, Third Person 15.4%, Action 9.8%, Third-Person Shooter 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest match by far, expanding Alan Wake's flashlight-and-firearms combat and pulpy supernatural thriller tone in a direct follow-up.

Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Third Person 14.5%, Horror 14.4%, Supernatural 13.3%, Story Rich 11.5%, Third-Person Shooter 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Another Remedy game, it delivers the same kind of surreal paranormal action, layered lore, and stylish third-person combat wrapped around a mystery you slowly decode.

Play as special agent Francis York Morgan in this open-world action-adventure as you solve the case of the Red Seed Murders and survive in a small, quirky American mountain town where supernatural creatures and a mysterious raincoat-clad, axe-wielding killer seek to end his investigation for good.

Why similar: Horror 23.8%, Story Rich 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Third Person 8.3%, Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its offbeat small-town murder mystery, supernatural dread, and strong Twin Peaks energy make it a natural fit for anyone who loved Bright Falls.

From Remedy Entertainment, the masters of cinematic action games, comes Quantum Break, a time-amplified suspenseful blockbuster. The Quantum Break experience is part game, part live action show—where decisions in one dramatically affect the other.

Why similar: Episodic 18% ★, Story Rich 16.4%, Third Person 16.2%, Third-Person Shooter 10.2%, Cinematic 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This Remedy shooter shares Alan Wake's cinematic storytelling, reality-bending premise, and polished third-person gunplay with a heavy emphasis on narrative momentum.

Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.

Why similar: Horror 19.3%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Story Rich 11.6%, Third Person 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is one of the strongest psychological horror games ever made, using atmosphere, symbolism, and a collapsing sense of reality in ways Alan Wake fans usually click with.

Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.

Why similar: Horror 25.9%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Story Rich 9.9%, Third Person 9.6%, Survival Horror 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes over-the-shoulder action, psychological horror, and a deeply personal rescue story inside nightmare spaces that feel very close to Alan Wake's vibe.

Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.

Why similar: Horror 18.2%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Third Person 12.9%, Thriller 11.3%, Cinematic 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This story-focused third-person horror game leans into mystery, eerie exploration, and Southern Gothic unease in a way that mirrors Alan Wake's narrative-first horror approach.

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

Why similar: Horror 22.5%, Supernatural 14.9%, Third Person 13.8%, Mystery 10.4%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Like Alan Wake, it centers on a supernatural mystery in a moody town, with investigation and atmosphere carrying the experience.

In Silent Hill Homecoming, Alex Shepherd has returned to his hometown of Shepherd's Glen to investigate the sudden disappearance of his brother. From Shepherd's Glen to the foggy streets of Silent Hill, Alex will face the darkest of horrors while struggling with his own grip on reality.

Why similar: Horror 34.8%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Third Person 10.7%, Survival Horror 9.1%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its combat-driven third-person horror, fractured-homecoming story, and oppressive psychological tone line up well with Alan Wake's thriller side.

Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension.

Why similar: Horror 29.1%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Third Person 12.1%, Survival Horror 9.2%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers fragmented storytelling, surreal nightmare logic, and intense third-person horror action with a strong psychological edge.

A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.

Why similar: Horror 23.7%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Third Person 13.7%, Adventure 11.7%, Story Rich 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is a strong pick if you want a story-heavy supernatural mystery built around dual realities, bleak atmosphere, and psychological horror rather than combat.

From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.

Why similar: Horror 20.5%, Story Rich 20.5%, Third Person 18.3%, Atmospheric 16.7%, Dark 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its intimate third-person journey through trauma, hallucination, and myth delivers the same kind of psychological intensity and audiovisual immersion.

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: Horror 31.9%, Psychological Horror 20.6%, Adventure 9.2%, Story Rich 8.4%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its forest setting, emphasis on light and perception, and steadily unraveling psychological horror make it feel very close to Alan Wake's wilderness sequences.

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Horror 30.7%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Story Rich 14.4%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Mystery 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is a great match for players who want more detective work, creeping madness, and a narrative descent into occult horror.

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: Horror 21.4%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Mystery 15.1%, Story Rich 12.1%, Supernatural 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its supernatural mystery, haunting natural environments, and slow unraveling of a tragic story echo Alan Wake's quieter, more atmospheric strengths.

Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Prepare for pain…

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 17.6%, Third Person 14.2%, Story Rich 13.6%, Action 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its moody internal monologue, stylish action, and dark thriller presentation make it a worthwhile pick if you want more early Remedy storytelling sensibilities.

The small town of Basswood will be changed forever by ex-investigative journalist Sam Higgs in this thrilling narrative experience from award-winning studio DON'T NOD. Will you find the truth – no matter the cost?

Why similar: Third Person 29.9%, Story Rich 23.2%, Cinematic 18%, Mystery 13.3%, Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: It swaps combat for investigation, but its return-to-a-small-town setup, fractured protagonist, and mystery-thriller storytelling feel very on-brand.

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 25.3%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Story Rich 12.8%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Survival Horror 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It trades gunplay for existential dread, but its story-rich structure and deeply unsettling questions about reality should land well with Alan Wake fans.

A single-player, third person horror action-adventure game set on a remote spiritual island retreat. To survive you must craft, fight, and escape the psychedelic horrors set loose when a spiritual ritual goes wrong and awakens a dimension of cosmic terror.

Why similar: Horror 17.7%, Third Person 16%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Supernatural 11.2%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This third-person horror game combines combat, altered states, and trauma-driven supernatural storytelling in a way that feels adjacent to Alan Wake's tone.

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: Horror 26.4%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Story Rich 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Adventure 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its isolated rural setting, cold atmosphere, and slow-burn supernatural mystery make it an excellent fit if Bright Falls was your favorite part of Alan Wake.

Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?

Why similar: Third Person 23.6%, Horror 19.2%, Story Rich 12.4%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Supernatural 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its emotional central relationship, supernatural investigations, and story-rich action make it a strong alternative for players who liked Alan Wake's mix of heart and horror.

Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.

Why similar: Horror 24.1%, Third-Person Shooter 14.4%, Story Rich 10.7%, Third Person 9.4%, Survival Horror 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: While less psychological, its over-the-shoulder horror action, strong pacing, and constant tension make it a great match for Alan Wake's combat-forward side.

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne is a violent, film-noir love story. Dark, tragic and intense, the in-depth story is a thrill-ride of shocking twists and revelations. Love hurts.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 17.6%, Third Person 15.2%, Action 14.8%, Story Rich 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Remedy's signature noir narration, dreamlike storytelling, and tightly paced third-person action, showing a lot of the studio DNA behind Alan Wake.

Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.

Why similar: Horror 48.7%, Psychological Horror 15%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Survival Horror 7.9%, Dark 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a classic for oppressive atmosphere, fragile sanity, and piecing together a fractured horror narrative, even if it is more vulnerable and less action-heavy.

A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.

Why similar: Story Rich 21.8%, Thriller 15.1%, Horror 13.8%, Cinematic 13.7%, Adventure 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its cinematic supernatural thriller structure and emotionally charged central relationship align well with Alan Wake's story-first appeal.

The Beast Inside is a unique, gripping twist on thriller and survival horror. Immerse in the story of long-buried secrets, personal tragedies, and madness. Play as two protagonists bounded by dark heritage. Combat the enemies, solve riddles and experience real terror in the 3D-scanned environment.

Why similar: Horror 39.6%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Story Rich 9.5%, Survival Horror 7.6%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its eerie rural environments, layered mystery, and psychological-horror framing give it a similarly unraveling thriller feel.

Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure set in a forest on the western shores of Norway that tells the story of a mother and her missing son.

Why similar: Horror 23.9%, Third Person 18.2%, Psychological Horror 10%, Adventure 9.6%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a dark forest journey built on folklore, personal loss, and creeping dread, capturing a very similar nighttime-horror mood.

A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Horror 46.9%, Psychological Horror 28%, Story Rich 25.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a dense psychological-horror investigation game built around distorted realities, invasive memories, and oppressive atmosphere.

This story-driven adventure follows a mystery of death and despair from reality into the surreal realms of objective memories and subjective experiences. Search the mind, solve puzzles, and unravel the dark truth in this psychological thriller.

Why similar: Thriller 36.8%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Story Rich 12.1%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Mystery 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its cerebral investigation into memories, symbolism, and unreliable perception makes it a strong fit for the mind-bending mystery side of Alan Wake.

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: Story Rich 20.2%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Thriller 12.5%, Mystery 11.1%

Penumbra: Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore.

Why similar: Horror 41.6%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Story Rich 8.5%, Adventure 7.8%

In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.

Why similar: Third Person 19.9%, Story Rich 17.4%, Mystery 10.3%, Cinematic 10.1%, Thriller 9.8%

Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger.

Why similar: Horror 43.3%, Survival Horror 14%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Psychological Horror 7.4%

Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.

Why similar: Story Rich 20.8%, Action 16.9%, Horror 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Atmospheric 9.9%

Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.

Why similar: Thriller 31%, Story Rich 24%, Cinematic 14.4%, Mystery 7.4%, Third Person 7.1%

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 35.7%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Story Rich 10.6%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Adventure 7.4%

The game that started the popular survival horror genre returns better than ever! Players control Edward Carnby, the main character from the original Alone in the Dark, on a thrilling journey through a dark and terrifying re-creation of New York's Central Park where Carnby must discover the truth behind a dark conspiracy.

Why similar: Horror 29.2%, Action 11%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Adventure 9.6%, Third Person 8.7%

No longer a New York City cop, Max Payne moves to São Paulo to protect a wealthy family in an effort to finally escape his troubled past. This complete edition of Max Payne 3 includes the complete original game and all previously released downloadable content.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 18%, Third Person 15.6%, Action 14.2%, Story Rich 13%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%

A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.

Why similar: Horror 69.6%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Atmospheric 4.9%, Story Rich 4%, Great Soundtrack 3.2%

“Probably the best downloadable title on the market right now.” 9/10 – Eurogamer.se

Why similar: Horror 20.5%, Action 20.3%, Atmospheric 19.9%, Adventure 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%

A 3rd person, fixed-camera survival horror adventure. Fear the Presence, a mysterious entity you cannot fight: stay alert, hide, breathe slowly... Explore cursed places where unseen spirits and lost souls linger in a true horror story for the ages.

Why similar: Horror 17.5%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Third Person 11.7%, Survival Horror 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.

Why similar: Horror 30.9%, Third-Person Shooter 15.1%, Third Person 12.5%, Action 11%, Survival Horror 10%

For some time now, Leafmore High School has been the setting for unexplained disappearances. In this survival horror game, you take control of a group of 5 American students. With your friends, you try to unravel the mysterious happenings at this unremarkable-looking school. The night will be long and survival not will not be easy...

Why similar: Horror 43.7%, Survival Horror 14.2%, Third Person 14%, Action 7.2%, Atmospheric 6%

Bleak Haven is a cinematic survival horror where faith is twisted, every shot matters, and survival hangs on what you can build. Explore haunted ruins, abandoned villages, and face a cult preparing the world for a god no one should ever witness.

Why similar: Thriller 22.2%, Horror 14.7%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Story Rich 8.9%, Cinematic 7.2%

Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light.

Why similar: Horror 20.9%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Story Rich 11.6%, Supernatural 11.5%, Atmospheric 9%

The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.

Why similar: Horror 31.6%, Survival Horror 15.1%, Third Person 12.8%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Story Rich 5.7%

Hell is an experiment you can't survive in Outlast, a first-person survival horror game developed by veterans of some of the biggest game franchises in history. As investigative journalist Miles Upshur, explore Mount Massive Asylum and try to survive long enough to discover its terrible secret... if you dare.

Why similar: Horror 51.3%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Survival Horror 8.4%, Dark 4.3%

Inspired by the classics such as Resident Evil, Silent Hill and Alone In the Dark: Detective Stone investigates a shadow conspiracy. Explore atmospheric levels, fight monsters, and solve puzzles. Unravel a story of twists and turns. Choose classic fixed camera, or over-the-shoulder.

Why similar: Thriller 21.4%, Horror 15.9%, Third Person 12.5%, Psychological Horror 8.8%, Mystery 6.8%

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.

Why similar: Story Rich 17.5%, Horror 14.8%, Supernatural 13%, Thriller 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%

Alex wakes up at his grandmother’s, left alone in a silent house. Unsure where his family is, he begins to uncover a dark mystery in an attempt to escape. Facing his fear in an endless nightmare, Alex must survive the dead of night, a cursed forest, and paranormal activities before daylight arrives.

Why similar: Thriller 21.4%, Horror 14.8%, Third Person 12.9%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Story Rich 7.8%

Nightmare Frames is a supernatural thriller where you'll step into the shoes of Alan Goldberg, in the search for the scariest horror film of all time. An enthralling journey through the streets of the Hollywood of the 80s, a small haunted town, and even Hell itself.

Why similar: Thriller 20.8%, Horror 15.4%, Third Person 14.7%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Story Rich 8.8%

Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.

Why similar: Story Rich 26.7%, Atmospheric 20.6%, Action 17.4%, Adventure 13%, Shooter 10.2%

Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.

Why similar: Horror 46.9%, Action 11.4%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Psychological Horror 7.9%, Story Rich 5%

You are Isaac Clarke, an engineer on the spacecraft USG Ishimura. You're not a warrior. You're not a soldier. You are, however, the last line of defense for the remaining living crew.

Why similar: Horror 35.4%, Third Person 17.2%, Third-Person Shooter 9.7%, Action 8.3%, Survival Horror 7.9%

A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.

Why similar: Horror 25.2%, Story Rich 16.4%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Adventure 7.6%

This game serves as a prequel chapter for the upcoming game 'Lake Haven'. Detective Zeke Reynold is called to investigate what he assumes will be another case he'll quickly forget, but what he finds will be sewn into the fabric of his existence forever.

Why similar: Third Person 20.2%, Horror 19.6%, Thriller 12.7%, Story Rich 10.1%, Atmospheric 7.3%

An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.

Why similar: Horror 25.9%, Action 17.7%, Dark 11.3%, Supernatural 10.6%, Story Rich 10.5%

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: Story Rich 19.2%, Horror 17.7%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%