Games Like Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo

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: Interactive Fiction 20%, Cinematic 19.5%, Detective 19.3%, Psychological 16.6%, Choices Matter 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar focus on a protagonist exploring their own fractured memories to solve a mystery in a grounded, psychological setting.

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 32.1%, Investigation 28.2%, Dark 12.6%, Choices Matter 8.9%, Psychological 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the surreal boundaries of the human mind through experimental investigation mechanics that feel like a direct thematic cousin to Vertigo.

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: Cinematic 18.9%, Thriller 18.5%, Detective 16.3%, Investigation 14.9%, Choices Matter 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A seminal cinematic interactive drama that mirrors the intense, choice-driven narrative style and psychological tension found in Vertigo.

A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

Why similar: Investigation 24%, Detective 20.5%, Thriller 20.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Dark 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, methodical investigation experience that rewards players for piecing together complex, dark narratives.

Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.

Why similar: Cinematic 53.8%, Choices Matter 33.5%, Adventure 5.7%, Singleplayer 2.9%, Story Rich 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a high-production cinematic experience where every choice significantly alters the branching narrative and character fates.

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: Cinematic 38.6%, Choices Matter 24%, Thriller 19.1%, Adventure 12.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural psychological thriller that emphasizes cinematic presentation and the emotional journey of its protagonist.

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: Investigation 48.3%, Detective 34.1%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Action-Adventure 4.7%, Story Rich 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological detective story that forces the player to navigate the disturbing memories and realities of others.

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: Detective 58%, Adventure 14.8%, Dark 12.3%, Choices Matter 9.4%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines investigative gameplay with a creeping sense of psychological dread and unreliable reality.

Loretta is a psychological thriller that makes the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes, leading her through a self-crafted nightmare. Loretta’s story revolves around a woman handling betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, and reclaiming her agency during the socially tumultuous 1940s.

Why similar: Thriller 30.8%, Interactive Fiction 21.5%, Psychological 18%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11%, Choices Matter 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological thriller that puts the player in the shoes of a woman navigating a dark, deceptive path of her own making.

Lose yourself in the dystopian world of New York, 2329; immortality comes at a price that someone has to pay. In this interactive noir story, lead the investigation using advanced technology, as Detective James Karra who risks it all in pursuit of a serial killer targeting the city’s elite.

Why similar: Thriller 23.3%, Investigation 19%, Detective 18.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Psychological 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired detective game that utilizes advanced investigation mechanics within a dark, dystopian narrative.

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: Detective 71.8%, Adventure 11.9%, Exploration 11.8%, Singleplayer 3.1%, Story Rich 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric, narrative-heavy investigation where the environment tells a haunting, psychological story.

Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.

Why similar: Detective 43.3%, Choices Matter 27.7%, Adventure 16.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure game that leans heavily into social investigation and complex, consequence-driven dialogue choices.

Enter the fractured psyche of Bruce Wayne and discover the powerful and far-reaching consequences of your choices as the Dark Knight.

Why similar: Choices Matter 28.7%, Detective 22.2%, Dark 15.8%, Adventure 15.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the detective and psychological aspects of the character, prioritizing narrative choices over action.

YOU are a psychiatrist, trying to solve a murder whilst treating the unusual patients of the recently deceased Doctor Dekker. Type a question - patients reply in full screen video and have questions for you too but be careful what you say. Your words determine their eventual fates, and your own!

Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Psychological 19.8%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Dark 15.9%, Choices Matter 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An FMV-based investigation game that requires players to probe the minds of patients to uncover a dark truth.

Embark on a terrifying adventure of a priest accused of murdering an altar boy. Gray Dawn is a psychological thriller infused with religious elements and combines story-driven quests with an artistic experience.

Why similar: Thriller 70.4%, Adventure 19.1%, Exploration 5.2%, Singleplayer 3.5%, Story Rich 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric adventure that blends religious themes with intense psychological horror and mystery.

Set in 1944 Italy, Martha Is Dead is an award-winning dark psychological thriller where the lines between truth, superstition, and tragedy blur. Explore a haunting countryside, uncover disturbing memories, and peel back layers of mystery. Every choice shapes the nightmare…are you ready to face it?

Why similar: Thriller 29.7%, Cinematic 23.3%, Psychological 22.3%, Dark 11.5%, Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric psychological thriller set in WWII Italy that deals with trauma, loss, and the distortion of reality.

Fahrenheit (known as Indigo Prophecy in North America) was a breakthrough in interactive narrative. This newly remastered edition features updated textures in HD, expanded controller support, and is based on the uncut and uncensored international version of the game.

Why similar: Cinematic 33.5%, Detective 29.5%, Choices Matter 17.9%, Adventure 13.4%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic cinematic thriller that blends supernatural mystery with interactive, decision-based gameplay.

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: Dark 29.1%, Adventure 27.5%, Exploration 27.2%, Story Rich 8.3%, Singleplayer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterfully told narrative experience that explores the psychological weight of family history through surreal, interactive vignettes.

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

Why similar: Detective 55.3%, Choices Matter 26.8%, Adventure 6.7%, Exploration 5.9%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: An unparalleled detective RPG that focuses on the internal psychological state of the protagonist as much as the external investigation.

Set against the backdrop of a catastrophic thunderstorm raging over New York City, Overclocked explores an archetypical, yet actual condition of mankind: violence. This psychological thriller mixes frightening fictional thriller elements using innovative narrative structures.

Why similar: Adventure 49.8%, Psychological 48.5%, Story Rich 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic psychological thriller that uses a unique narrative structure to piece together the memories of several patients.

The Corruption Within is a psychological thriller first-person point & click adventure game set in the Victorian era, with an emphasis on strong narrative, intriguing characters and puzzle-solving.

Why similar: Thriller 31.7%, Investigation 26.7%, Psychological 19.6%, Adventure 7.9%, Dark 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused adventure that emphasizes exploration and uncovering dark secrets within a confined setting.

1975. Disaster strikes the Beira D oil rig off the coast of Scotland. Navigate the collapsing rig to save your crew from an otherworldly horror on the edge of all logic and reality in this 3x BAFTA Games Award-winning narrative horror experience.

Why similar: Cinematic 32.3%, Thriller 24.9%, Dark 22.8%, Adventure 9%, Exploration 7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven psychological thriller that excels at building tension and isolation in a claustrophobic environment.

In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.

Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Investigation 21.5%, Thriller 18.8%, Psychological 11.8%, Choices Matter 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Allows for a more personal, investigative look at a younger Holmes, focusing on his past and psychological development.

Dry Drowning is a psychological investigative visual novel set in a futuristic dystopian city. Follow the story of Mordred Foley, unscrupulous private detective haunted by his dark past, and look into a series of macabre serial killings inspired by Greek mythology.

Why similar: Thriller 20.9%, Investigation 19.9%, Detective 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Psychological 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: A futuristic detective thriller that emphasizes the consequences of choices and the moral ambiguity of its characters.

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: Thriller 39.7%, Adventure 31.1%, Exploration 18.4%, Singleplayer 6.9%, Story Rich 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A character-focused mystery that uses dialogue and isolation to build a compelling, grounded narrative.

In Fear I Trust is a critically acclaimed first-person horror adventure. Explore eerie locations, solve puzzles and unravel the dark truth behind a secret soviet experiment in this story-driven psychological thriller.

Why similar: Thriller 38.4%, Investigation 29.4%, Psychological 13.7%, Dark 7.4%, Exploration 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological thriller that utilizes a unique visual style to represent the protagonist's fractured mental state.

THIEF’S SHELTER is a 3D Point and Click Psychological Adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted.

Why similar: Investigation 24%, Detective 20.7%, Psychological 16.3%, Cinematic 11.3%, Dark 10.7%

Hitchhiker is a mystery game set along lost highways, where your goal is to solve the puzzle of your own backstory.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29%, Psychological 25.7%, Dark 25.6%, Adventure 13.2%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, narrative-heavy experience that uses conversation to unravel a mysterious, memory-based plot.

Join the District Crime Agency in this isometric, modern noir deduction thriller. Explore crime scenes in complex dioramas, organize your evidence effectively, and blur the lines between right and wrong to present your case. Do you have what it takes to be a real detective?

Why similar: Detective 75.5%, Adventure 22%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern detective game that focuses on connecting clues and building a cohesive narrative case file.

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: Thriller 41.3%, Choices Matter 36%, Adventure 15.7%, Singleplayer 3.5%, Story Rich 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural mystery that relies on dialogue choices and psychological tension to drive its narrative forward.

An interactive horror experience of exploring a missing woman’s phone.

Why similar: Thriller 29.7%, Detective 28.9%, Psychological 15%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Dark 9.2%

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: Detective 32.4%, Investigation 27.7%, Dark 11.1%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Exploration 5.8%

Saint Kotar is a psychological horror detective game set in a cursed valley in rural Croatia. Investigate the disappearance of your relative in the occult-ridden town of Sveti Kotar as you switch between conflicting realities through the eyes of two godly men.

Why similar: Detective 22.4%, Interactive Fiction 19.1%, Thriller 16.5%, Psychological 14.7%, Dark 10.3%

Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.

Why similar: Thriller 23.6%, Investigation 22.4%, Detective 19.2%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Dark 8.4%

Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…

Why similar: Thriller 28.7%, Detective 27.8%, Investigation 21%, Adventure 7.3%, Choices Matter 7.2%

Erica is a live-action, FMV thriller that puts you directly at the heart of the mystery. Your choices, your consequences.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.2%, Thriller 21.3%, Detective 16%, Cinematic 15%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11%

Step on board the legendary Orient Express and immerse yourself in the most famous detective suit in a race against the clock to unmask the murderer.

Why similar: Investigation 31.2%, Thriller 27.6%, Detective 25.6%, Exploration 5.6%, Adventure 5%

Blair Witch: VR Edition is a story-driven psychological horror game from the creative minds behind the critically acclaimed The Medium. Experience first-hand the toll that fear can take on the mind in an original story inspired by the cinematic lore of Blair Witch, designed for Virtual Reality.

Why similar: Cinematic 21.6%, Investigation 17.3%, Detective 16.7%, Thriller 16.5%, Dark 9.9%

A worn out detective with his demons to fight and a homicide case to solve. Deluded is an interactive crime thriller movie with point-and-click investigation and adrenaline pumped quick time events.

Why similar: Thriller 20.2%, Investigation 18.1%, Detective 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.5%, Psychological 11.4%

A child is missing. The police are failing. And you're a retired detective with a bit too much time on your hands. Time to throw out the rules & do whatever it takes to bring the child home. From the developers of I AM RIPPER, The Occupation & Ether One.

Why similar: Thriller 19.2%, Detective 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Investigation 14.6%, Cinematic 10.6%

A narrative puzzle-thriller that blurs the lines between games and books, reality and fiction, puzzles and storytelling.

Why similar: Thriller 27.6%, Investigation 23.9%, Detective 20.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 5.9%

Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult.

Why similar: Detective 58%, Adventure 31.7%, Dark 10.3%

You’re torn between a girl who is obsessed with you and a creature. Whose words can lead you out of this endless loop? Trust the right person in the right cycle to get closer to the exit, or be misled by facades, complicating your next loop.

Why similar: Cinematic 20.3%, Thriller 19.5%, Dark 16.7%, Choices Matter 13.5%, Psychological 13%

There are things that often fail on nothing but themselves. Is there even a way out? Playing Kafka is a narrative adventure full of impenetrable schemes, insidious plot twists and conversations that slip out of hand. Based on Kafka’s life and his work, developed with Kafka experts.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.6%, Psychological 19.4%, Drama 16.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.8%, Adventure 10.1%

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: Investigation 23.6%, Cinematic 21.3%, Psychological 17.6%, Dark 12%, Choices Matter 7.1%

HINGE is a psychological horror VR adventure. You suddenly find yourself in an abandoned skyscraper, devoid of all your senses and memories. The laws of physics are distorted, and time has collapsed. The only way out is to step into the terrifying unknown and piece together the fragmented clues

Why similar: Thriller 23.2%, Investigation 21.2%, Cinematic 17.3%, Detective 16.1%, Dark 9.4%

Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.

Why similar: Investigation 40.4%, Cinematic 33.2%, Adventure 12.2%, Exploration 8.3%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Enter a dark, captivating world as the massive evil of Black Mirror Castle is reincarnated with over 100 atmospheric locations to explore and 40 different characters to interact with. Will Darren's search lead him to redemption or the hell of insanity?

Why similar: Adventure 91.9%, Singleplayer 6.1%, Story Rich 2%

The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".

Why similar: Detective 38.5%, Investigation 33.5%, Choices Matter 14.7%, Adventure 6.4%, Third Person 4.8%

You have been sent photographs of a place where, according to rumors, an artifact of an ancient civilization is hidden... Do you dare to go there?!

Why similar: Cinematic 27.3%, Psychological 22.1%, Dark 19.1%, Thriller 14.7%, Adventure 12.7%

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.

Why similar: Detective 32.3%, Interactive Fiction 29.1%, Dark 14.8%, Adventure 9.4%, Exploration 7.2%

A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face

Why similar: Detective 32%, Interactive Fiction 30.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.3%, Choices Matter 11.2%, Exploration 6.7%

Almost My Floor - point & click detective in a frightening atmosphere of sinister nightmares. Each step may end up fatal. Solve the mystery of the house #9 residents or go crazy. Labyrinth of endless floors will not let go of their victim without a fight.

Why similar: Detective 33.1%, Dark 21.3%, Psychological 21.2%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Adventure 10%

Yesterday is a thrilling and dark mystery from the masters of adventure, Pendulo Studios.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone’s blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself.

Why similar: Cinematic 18.5%, Interactive Fiction 16%, Thriller 15.9%, Investigation 12.5%, Choices Matter 10.8%

Experience the story of Alexander Green and find out what happened on the day of the accident in this First Person horror Adventure. Follow the development of Alex, solve puzzles around the event and try not to fall into madness as you search for answers.

Why similar: Thriller 43.4%, Interactive Fiction 22.4%, Dark 14.5%, Adventure 7.8%, Exploration 6.1%

Sanity of Morris: a psychological horror adventure game. Your flashlight reveals the clues you need to stay sane in the search for your father. Discover the truth. Could aliens be real?

Why similar: Thriller 37.3%, Detective 34.5%, Cinematic 15.8%, Adventure 5.7%, Action-Adventure 4.5%

Detective Rainy Night is a narrative adventure with elements of deduction. Violent crimes, mature stories, and a touch of psychological horror await you at the Motel Holiday. Grab a pencil and paper because solving this case won’t be easy.

Why similar: Detective 66.2%, Adventure 14.8%, Exploration 13.9%, Singleplayer 5.1%

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Why similar: Detective 37%, Interactive Fiction 33.9%, Dark 20.4%, Exploration 7.6%, Story Rich 1.2%

Insight is a single-player horror story game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them.

Why similar: Thriller 35.4%, Detective 25.1%, Cinematic 15.8%, Dark 13.2%, Psychological 7.9%