Games Like Alan Wake's American Nightmare

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 Shooter 21.1%, Third Person 16.4%, Horror 15.9%, Action 12.2%, Supernatural 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game shares the supernatural mystery and third-person action DNA found in the Alan Wake universe.

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: Third-Person Shooter 26.7%, Third Person 21.7%, Action 17.1%, Cinematic 12.4%, Story Rich 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Another Remedy title that masterfully blends cinematic storytelling with third-person action and time-manipulation mechanics.

STAKES. GUNS. SLOW-MO. Fight werewolves and vampires in a reality-shifting motel. Dive through barricades to escape the grasp of evil puppets. Destroy the villain you loved. A new, third-person love letter to classic shooters. Neo-noir never looked so good.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 26.9%, Horror 13.5%, Third Person 11.7%, Cinematic 10%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, neo-noir third-person shooter that captures the same surreal, cinematic, and bullet-time-heavy energy as classic Remedy games.

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 36.9%, Action 20.3%, Third Person 16.2%, Cinematic 9.5%, Shooter 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title delivers the pinnacle of cinematic third-person shooting and gritty, noir-inspired storytelling that influenced the action style of the Alan Wake series.

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 28.8%, Third-Person Shooter 16%, Third Person 11%, Survival Horror 10.6%, Psychological Horror 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterful blend of psychological horror and third-person action that mirrors the tension and surreal enemy encounters of the Alan Wake series.

The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 26%, Horror 25.1%, Third Person 12.4%, Survival Horror 8.5%, Psychological Horror 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This remake provides a high-intensity, third-person survival horror experience with visceral combat and a deeply atmospheric sci-fi setting.

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 31%, Third Person 13.2%, Third-Person Shooter 11.5%, Survival Horror 10.6%, Psychological Horror 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and disturbing psychological horror game that forces players to manage limited resources while navigating a shifting, nightmarish reality.

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 54.5%, Action 18.6%, Shooter 6.6%, Psychological Horror 5.6%, Thriller 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines high-octane tactical gunplay with terrifying supernatural elements, creating a unique action-horror hybrid.

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

Why similar: Horror 31.6%, Action 30.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Supernatural 8.6%, Singleplayer 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, supernatural-infused combat that captures the dark, comic-book-inspired aesthetic of American Nightmare.

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: Third-Person Shooter 27.2%, Horror 22.9%, Action 11.1%, Third Person 9.2%, Survival Horror 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for third-person action-horror, featuring intense combat sequences and a mysterious, cult-driven narrative.

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 29.2%, Adventure 11.3%, Action 11%, Third Person 10.4%, Detective 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cult classic mystery game that shares the small-town supernatural horror vibe and eccentric storytelling style of Alan Wake.

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

Why similar: Horror 26.5%, Third-Person Shooter 25.9%, Action 13.3%, Third Person 11.2%, Survival Horror 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a balanced mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, and third-person action-horror in a claustrophobic, isolated setting.

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 21.2%, Detective 20.2%, Third Person 13.3%, Adventure 10.4%, Supernatural 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural detective game that focuses on mystery-solving and ghost-world exploration, perfect for fans of the investigative side of 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 58.7%, Psychological Horror 11%, Survival Horror 10.3%, Adventure 6.3%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational psychological horror game that emphasizes vulnerability and atmosphere over direct 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 28.7%, Third Person 26.3%, Action 11.4%, Adventure 11.1%, Atmospheric 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply psychological third-person adventure that explores mental illness through intense, cinematic combat and a haunting atmosphere.

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 50.1%, Survival Horror 17.4%, Action 7.3%, Atmospheric 6.3%, Psychological Horror 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a masterclass in atmospheric tension and survival horror, forcing players to outsmart a persistent, terrifying threat.

Assume the role of Special Forces Sgt. Becket as your routine mission quickly turns into a fight for survival against the wrath of Alma Wade. As Alma's terrifying power surges out of control, your squad is forced to battle through an apocalyptic landscape in search of clues for how to destroy her!

Why similar: Horror 59.1%, Action 19.8%, Psychological Horror 8.3%, Shooter 6.5%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' tradition of blending intense, bullet-time-enhanced shooting with unsettling supernatural horror.

Pure adrenaline of non-stop action in Single Player, Online Co-op and Multiplayer. Double the pleasure and mayhem with new multiplayer DLCs! (click for details)

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 37.9%, Action 26.3%, Third Person 17.7%, Shooter 6.3%, Atmospheric 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, hyper-realistic third-person shooter that uses a unique camera style to create a sense of unease and intense action.

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 40.5%, Third Person 12.9%, Survival Horror 11.5%, Adventure 10.5%, Psychological Horror 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on psychological trauma and surreal, monstrous encounters in a third-person perspective.

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Sinking City Remastered brings the eerie, atmospheric world of Oakmont back to life with enhanced gameplay and fully relit environments, perfect for both newcomers and returning players.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23%, Horror 16.4%, Thriller 14.9%, Third Person 13.9%, Detective 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigative horror game that emphasizes atmosphere and supernatural mystery in a decaying, flooded city.

Powered by id’s revolutionary id Tech® 5 technology, RAGE is an intense first-person shooter with breakneck vehicle combat, an expansive world to explore, and jaw-dropping graphics!

Why similar: Action 39.9%, Horror 18.2%, Shooter 17.4%, Adventure 9.8%, Singleplayer 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world that emphasizes arcade-style combat and exploration.

Ride and fight into a deadly, post pandemic America. Play as Deacon St. John, a drifter and bounty hunter who rides the broken road, fighting to survive while searching for a reason to live in this open-world action-adventure game.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 19.3%, Third Person 18.4%, Horror 16.3%, Action 11.2%, Survival 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense third-person combat against massive hordes, capturing the frantic action sequences found in the arcade mode of American Nightmare.

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 22.8%, Horror 21%, Third Person 20.4%, Psychological Horror 9.4%, Mystery 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click horror game that captures the dark, cinematic, and psychological themes of 80s and 90s horror media.

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Dear Esther comes a new first-person horrorgame that will drag you to the depths of greed, power and madness. It will bury its snout into your ribs and it will eat your heart.

Why similar: Horror 58.6%, Psychological Horror 8.4%, Mystery 7.3%, Adventure 6.3%, Survival Horror 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven horror experience that focuses on psychological dread and atmospheric storytelling.

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 35.9%, Detective 14.4%, Psychological Horror 14%, Adventure 10.9%, Mystery 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An investigative horror game that leans heavily into Lovecraftian themes and psychological instability.

A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.

Why similar: Horror 19%, Thriller 17.5%, Third Person 15.5%, Action 9.8%, Third-Person Shooter 7.7%

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 18.8%, Horror 17.4%, Third Person 14%, Action 9.2%, Mystery 7%

INSTINCT encompasses horror on a whole new level — experience the chilling gameplay and story through the eyes of three different playable characters in this FPS game!

Why similar: Horror 33.4%, Action 20.3%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Shooter 13.1%, Adventure 11.6%

F.E.A.R. 3 delivers all the hallmarks that define the F.E.A.R. brand: terrifying paranormal experience, frenetic combat and a dramatic storyline.

Why similar: Horror 57.7%, Action 23.5%, Shooter 9.2%, Singleplayer 3.7%, Adventure 3.2%

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 36.2%, Action 18.8%, Third Person 15%, Shooter 4.5%, Detective 4.3%

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

Why similar: Action 33%, Horror 23.8%, Adventure 20.7%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Singleplayer 6.1%

Tank controls. Fixed cameras. Pure Terror. Set in a haunting world of twisted experiments and occult nightmares, this game brings back the survival horror mechanics you know and love while pushing the genre into terrifying new depths.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 21.6%, Horror 18.9%, Thriller 12.1%, Action 9.2%, Third Person 9%

Skinwalker Hunt is a horror themed hunting game from the creator of Witch Hunt. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linear gameplay, and atmosphere.

Why similar: Horror 31.3%, Survival Horror 14%, Action 12.1%, Supernatural 10.2%, Adventure 9.8%

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 19.5%, Third Person 14.3%, Thriller 9.7%, Action 9.3%, Psychological Horror 9.3%

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 33.2%, Action 17.5%, Adventure 13.6%, Third Person 10.1%, Survival Horror 8.7%

Wall of insanity is a single player campaign third-person shooter, with a large arsenal of weapons, crowds of various enemies and difficult locations, concealing many secrets.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 31.6%, Action 21.7%, Adventure 14.5%, Horror 14.1%, Shooter 7.5%

A third-person Action/Shooter that thrusts players into a sci-fi flavored nightmare scenario set in the post Cold War era.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 38.8%, Action 20.3%, Third Person 16.9%, Horror 14.7%, Shooter 5.6%

Mason is assigned a new job from the big boss when strange things start happening and he discovers the true meaning of fear... Horror in Da Hood is a gripping first-person horror game set in the hood, where the supernatural lurks around every corner. Are you brave enough to face the real terror?

Why similar: Thriller 31%, Horror 26.7%, Psychological Horror 12%, Survival Horror 11.1%, Supernatural 8.3%

Arizona Sunshine® Remake elevates the original, award-winning game, completely rebuilt with GORE-geous VR graphics and next-gen VR combat and weapons. Face the undead alone or with up to three fellow survivors in a post-apocalyptic southwestern America overrun by zombies.

Why similar: Action 40.4%, Shooter 28.3%, Adventure 20%, Atmospheric 11.3%

Combining an atmospheric, psychological thriller narrative with paranormal psychic abilities, stealthy exploration and intense shooter action, Second Sight brings a new dimension to stealth action games, giving players control of a character endowed with incredible psychic abilities.

Why similar: Action 58.4%, Third-Person Shooter 32.5%, Supernatural 6.2%, Story Rich 3%

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 24%, Third Person 16.4%, Survival Horror 11.6%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Adventure 8.4%

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 33.4%, Adventure 12.4%, Action 10.2%, Survival Horror 9.3%, Psychological Horror 9.3%

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: Detective 22.8%, Third Person 18%, Adventure 9.9%, Cinematic 8.7%, Mystery 8.6%

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 25.5%, Detective 20%, Mystery 16.9%, Adventure 9.8%, Supernatural 8.1%

Among the Sleep: Enhanced Edition is a new and improved version of the award winning first person horror adventure. In the game you play as a small child trapped in a weird nightmare where you go looking for your mom.

Why similar: Horror 64.4%, Adventure 10%, Atmospheric 5.2%, Survival Horror 5.1%, Action 5.1%

Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.

Why similar: Horror 26.2%, Detective 14.6%, Mystery 11.1%, Action 11%, Psychological Horror 10.8%

Three years after the Necromorph infestation aboard the USS Ishimura, Isaac Clarke awakens from a coma, confused, disoriented, and on a space station called The Sprawl. Explore this world and its zero-g environments to discover the truth about the Unitology and its role in the Necromorph epidemic.

Why similar: Horror 24.1%, Third-Person Shooter 24%, Third Person 16.2%, Action 8.6%, Survival Horror 8.1%

DAYMARE: 1998 is a third-person survival horror game that recreates the mood of iconic titles from the '90s, with a fresh storyline. An incident that turns a small town into a deadly zone, three characters to play with and little time to find the truth, before its mutated citizens abruptly end your mission.

Why similar: Horror 25%, Third-Person Shooter 19.8%, Third Person 15.6%, Action 12.9%, Survival Horror 11.4%

Over-the-top destruction, loads of enemies & a beautifully realized cyberpunk setting. Hard Reset is here to shake up the shooter scene. Try the demo now.

Why similar: Action 64.6%, Shooter 22.9%, Singleplayer 10.2%, Atmospheric 2.3%

Explore a surreal world, solve puzzles, fight monsters and get to the bottom of the mystery of this compelling horror thriller.

Why similar: Thriller 27.9%, Horror 26.7%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Survival Horror 11.5%, Mystery 8.6%

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 33.7%, Third-Person Shooter 18.4%, Third Person 16.7%, Action 11%, Survival Horror 8%

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 35.8%, Action 20.9%, Third Person 15.8%, Shooter 5.7%, Cinematic 5%

Set in futuristic Tokyo, take control of the robotic community before they control everything!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 50.4%, Action 20.2%, Third Person 15.6%, Shooter 5.2%, Story Rich 3%

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 33.7%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Survival Horror 11.4%, Action 11.4%, Adventure 9.1%

Enjoy up to 70 hours of gameplay piecing together this dusty puzzle and breaking the grip of the town's curse. Every cobwebbed corner holds a new clue, but be warned: you'll find no friends in the trigger-happy souls who drift across your path like so much tumbleweed.

Why similar: Action 33%, Horror 31.5%, Adventure 23.9%, Survival Horror 11.6%

Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 19.1%, Horror 15.3%, Thriller 14.4%, Third Person 12.9%, Cinematic 6.8%