Games Like Alice: Madness Returns

Play the odds in Lost in Random™, a gothic-fairy-tale-inspired action-adventure where every citizen’s fate is determined by a roll of the dice.

Why similar: Gothic 38.2% ★, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Fantasy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its warped storybook kingdom, dark fairy-tale imagery, young heroine, and third-person action-adventure structure make it an especially natural follow-up.

Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.5%, Psychological 21.7%, Surreal 13%, Platformer 10.4%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This inventive 3D platformer visits bizarre, personality-driven mental worlds and pairs imaginative traversal with combat and a psychologically themed story.

Are you afraid of the big bad Woolfe? Step into the boots of a vengeful Red Riding Hood in this twisted-fairytale platformer. Defeat deranged fairytale bosses with your trusty axe, explore a gorgeous fantasy universe and piece together the truth behind the mysterious passing of Red’s father.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.8%, 3D Platformer 26.3%, Platformer 24.2%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It reimagines a classic fairy tale as a grim gothic action-platformer starring a vengeful young woman.

CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.

Why similar: Noir 37.4%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Platformer 15%, Third Person 7.2%, Atmospheric 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its theatrical, shadow-filled world and female protagonist deliver a stylish surreal platforming adventure with a similarly dreamlike Victorian flavor.

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: Psychological 23.7%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Story Rich 8.4%, Horror 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Senua's intensely personal descent through mythic horror similarly uses a female protagonist's fractured perception to shape its world and story.

Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 29.2%, Gothic 29.2% ★, Third Person 13.6%, Story Rich 9.9%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its decayed Belle Époque city and corrupted fairy-tale source create a richly gothic action experience with a sinister Victorian atmosphere.

A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 51.7%, Fantasy 21%, Third Person 20.5%, Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This dark-fantasy action game combines a female lead, gothic environments, acrobatic third-person combat, and an otherworldly narrative.

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.4%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Third Person 11.6%, Fantasy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers polished third-person exploration, platforming, and magical combat in a beautiful world concealing grief, corruption, and unsettling spirits.

Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.9%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Third Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its whip-wielding heroine, dark apocalyptic fantasy, environmental traversal, and melee-focused combat suit players seeking a more combat-heavy alternative.

Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, 3D Platformer 14.5%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Third Person 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its two heroines fight through a gorgeously bleak gothic city using flashy hack-and-slash combat amid a supernatural, trauma-tinged story.

Tomb Raider: Underworld represents a new advancement in exploration-based gameplay. As fearless adventurer Lara Croft explore exotic locations around the world, each designed with an incredible attention to detail resulting in breathtaking high-definition visual fidelity that creates a truly believable world and delivers a new level of...

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27%, Third Person 18%, Platformer 12.7%, Adventure 10.2%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers the same era of third-person ledge traversal, environmental puzzles, combat arenas, and a determined female adventurer.

South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 15.9%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Surreal 14%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Third Person 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its female protagonist, stylized folklore monsters, magical traversal, and emotionally dark fantastical journey echo Alice's storybook-horror appeal.

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: Supernatural 21.7%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Surreal 14.3%, Third Person 10.8%, Horror 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A female lead explores a shifting supernatural labyrinth where reality is unstable, blending psychological unease with satisfying third-person combat.

Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.6%, Third Person 19.1%, Story Rich 11.7%, Hack and Slash 9.2%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Like Alice, it centers on a resilient woman navigating altered minds and identity while mixing third-person fighting, traversal, and a story-driven campaign.

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.7%, Horror 17.9%, 3D Platformer 13.4%, Third Person 11.1%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deceptively storybook Scandinavian world turns vicious and frightening in this atmospheric dark-fantasy adventure.

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Psychological 18.2%, Horror 17%, Story Rich 13%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Surreal 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: Fran's journey through mental illness, grotesque visions, and shifting realities closely matches the disturbing psychological-fairy-tale side of Alice.

PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.8%, Female Protagonist 29.9%, Action 8.1%, Third Person 7.8%, Fantasy 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Players who enjoyed Alice's weapon-driven combat and extravagant gothic spectacle will find an even faster, more elaborate character-action take here.

Pumpkin Jack is a Spooky Scary 3D platformer in which you embody Jack, the Mythical Pumpkin Lord! Dive into an Epic Adventure through otherworldly landscapes and help the Evil annihilate the Good!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 39.4%, Third Person 11.1%, Platformer 10.1%, Adventure 9.6%, Action 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This Halloween-styled 3D action-platformer provides spooky fairy-tale environments, melee combat, and playful macabre charm.

Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

Why similar: Horror 32.9%, Atmospheric 14%, Platformer 13.1%, Story Rich 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its grotesque childhood nightmare imagery and wordless journey through hostile oversized spaces strongly capture Wonderland's disturbing side.

Hinako's hometown is engulfed in fog, driving her to fight grotesque monsters and solve eerie puzzles. Uncover the disturbing beauty hidden in terror.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21%, Horror 19.2%, Psychological 19.1%, Story Rich 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its female-led psychological horror and beautiful-but-repulsive nightmare imagery make it a fitting choice for those prioritizing Alice's traumatic, gothic horror elements.

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 21%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Psychological 15.9%, Third Person 12.3%, Adventure 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its troubled female protagonist and dual-reality exploration make it a strong fit for the psychological trauma and uncanny alternate-world aspects of Alice.

Enhanced and updated for modern systems, this is the definitive edition of Rayne’s second adventure: a blood-soaked rampage of vengeance against the Cult of Kagan, a group led by Rayne's half-siblings that seek to carry out their father Kagan's legacy by creating a new era of vampire supremacy.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29%, Female Protagonist 23.2%, Horror 15.1%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Platformer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This fast, violent third-person gothic action game stars a lethal female antihero carving through monsters with acrobatics and melee attacks.

An unsettling adventure following a boy with a prosthetic face. After a string of mysterious murders, Sal and his three friends discover something truly sinister casting shadows over their small town.

Why similar: Supernatural 27.4%, Horror 27.2%, Story Rich 22.4%, Atmospheric 12%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its grim, surreal psychological-horror story examines trauma and distorted reality through a distinctive hand-drawn gothic presentation.

Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.

Why similar: Story Rich 42.1%, Horror 34%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Fantasy 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Behind its colorful fantasy spaces lies a deeply unsettling exploration of trauma, repression, and psychologically charged alternate realities.

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.6%, Horror 23%, Story Rich 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This darkly comic tale uses an innocent child's perspective, grim fairy-tale framing, and macabre fantasy to create an unsettling storybook adventure.

This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.

Why similar: Surreal 26.6%, Psychological 23.6%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Horror 14.9%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its non-linear exploration of bizarre, often disturbing dream worlds is a foundational choice for players drawn to surreal psychological imagery.

There is one rule in the game. And it needs to be broken. There is one goal. And when you attain it, you die.

Why similar: Gothic 23.7% ★, Surreal 20.4%, Female Protagonist 18%, Horror 17.2%, Atmospheric 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This deliberately unsettling Red Riding Hood reinterpretation explores girlhood, danger, and symbolic fairy-tale horror in an unusually dreamlike way.

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 41.9%, Story Rich 16.6%, Third Person 15.8%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its third-person survival-horror action takes place inside a collapsing nightmare realm shaped by damaged minds and disturbing fantasy imagery.

DARQ tells the story of Lloyd, a boy who finds himself in the middle of a lucid nightmare. Unable to wake up, Lloyd has to face his fears and decipher the meaning of the dream.

Why similar: Horror 26.1%, Surreal 23.3%, Third Person 16.3%, Atmospheric 12%, Action-Adventure 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal puzzle-platformer follows a child through a monochrome nightmare world full of distorted spaces and unsettling dream logic.

Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

Why similar: Horror 21.7%, Platformer 20.2%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Story Rich 14.1%, Atmospheric 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Although more minimal and puzzle-focused, its oppressive atmosphere, hostile dreamlike environments, and disturbing visual storytelling evoke Alice's darkest moods.

Explore the stylish world of Wonderland with Usada and Kotora as they search for a mysterious girl named Alice! A Metroidvania action game with a rich, exhilarating battle system all wrapped up in cuteness!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.5%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Platformer 14.9%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Story Rich 9.3%

A dark tale of survival and conscience, blending platforming, puzzles, and haunting beauty. Journey through surreal lands where every choice shapes the fate of a world on the edge of ruin will you restore the light or embrace the darkness?

Why similar: 3D Platformer 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Horror 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Platformer 10.4%

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is the complete edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a dark and vivid new re-imagining of the Castlevania mythology. It is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.4%, Gothic 26.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Fantasy 6.5%, Action 6.5%

Journey through a distorted theatre held together by the fragile mind of a grieving puppet master. With only a needle and thread, traverse through this world and evade twisted and terrifying creations. Shatter the delusion and unravel the truth behind it all.

Why similar: Surreal 22.9%, Psychological 22.4%, Horror 12.4%, Story Rich 9%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Classic survival horror is back! Inspired by the original Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark series, Tormented Souls modernises with a fresh twist on the fixed perspective adventure - as Caroline Walker investigates the mysterious disappearance of twin girls in a terrifying mansion-turned-hospital.

Why similar: Horror 23.9%, Female Protagonist 23.7%, Third Person 17.3%, Story Rich 10.9%, Atmospheric 10.7%

Despair. Fear, Madness, once again. An original work based on "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." Dark Fairy Tale Fantasy x Psychological Horror RPG focusing on the themes of "Exploration of a Mad World" and "Life or Death Combat against Demonbeasts".

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 54.9%, Story Rich 23.9%, Fantasy 10.7%, Adventure 6.7%, Singleplayer 3.7%

If you are looking for weird dark version of Alice in Wonderland with creepy twist, AMEN is your next terrifying journey down the rabbit hole. This surreal hand-drawn psychological horror transforms the classic fairy tale into a grotesque manifestation of neurosis and mental illness.

Why similar: Psychological 22.7%, Surreal 20.6%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Supernatural 15.9%, Horror 15.7%

BrokenLore: DON'T LIE is a Japanese psychological horror game exploring trauma, isolation, and a fractured reality where perception becomes increasingly unreliable.

Why similar: Noir 27.6%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, Surreal 14.2%, Horror 10.9%, Psychological 7.9%

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 53.1%, Third Person 16.5%, Adventure 10.4%, Story Rich 8.6%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.7%, Platformer 22.4%, Fantasy 20.2%, Story Rich 10.6%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Alice's World is a story-driven 2D adventure puzzle game. Amidst desolate ruins and deserted cities in a world filled with death, the young girl Alice hears "your" voice from in front of the screen. You must guide her forward, solve the mysteries, and reach the top of the tower.

Why similar: Horror 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 18%, Psychological 17.3%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Story Rich 12.4%

Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25%, Third Person 20%, Action-Adventure 19.5%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Adventure 7.4%

The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.4%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Psychological 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Story Rich 9.4%

Dracula, weak and yearning release from immortality, must reclaim his powers and defeat Satan. An epic fantasy adventure set in an expansive modern-day world!Awoken after centuries of slumber, weakened and yearning for release from his immortal bonds, Dracula must reclaim his powers and make a pact with Death, to defeat Satan and gain...

Why similar: Gothic 36.8% ★, Hack and Slash 30.8%, Action 8.4%, Adventure 6.8%, Third Person 6.7%

Vampire®: The Masquerade-Bloodlines™ delivers a new type of RPG experience-one that blends all the core elements of a traditional RPG with the graphical richness, immediacy and brutal combat of a first-person action game. The game plunges players into the dark and gritty vampire underworld of modern-day L.A. as a creature of the night.

Why similar: Gothic 28.9% ★, Supernatural 20.8%, Horror 13.7%, Story Rich 8.4%, Female Protagonist 7.6%

Play a third-person, story-driven game set in alternative Russia at the turn of the XIX century where religious visions clash with harsh reality. INDIKA tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual companion by her side, the devil himself.

Why similar: Surreal 24.5%, Psychological 21.3%, Horror 13.9%, Third Person 13%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

Follow Lara Croft down a path of discovery as she travels the globe to remote, exotic locales in search of one of history's greatest artifacts, that unleashes unwelcome figures from Lara's mysterious past.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.7%, Third Person 17.4%, Platformer 14.4%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Adventure 9.7%

In this game, you play as Alice, an girl trapped in a twisted, ever-changing world. Survive a frozen orphanage filled with lurking horrors, eerie classical music, and unsolved mysteries. Scavenge, evade monsters, and uncover the truth. But can you face the brutal reality—or remain trapped forever?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.7%, Horror 21%, Supernatural 17.2%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Atmospheric 10.3%

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: Noir 26.5%, Psychological 14.1%, Horror 12.4%, Supernatural 10.2%, Female Protagonist 10.1%

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.1%, Atmospheric 19.4%, Platformer 17.1%, Surreal 14.6%, Story Rich 9.3%

Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes is a dark atmospheric adventure‑puzzle game where you embody Dark Six, a mysterious figure with the shape of a little girl. Navigate in a disturbing world, solve intricate puzzles, and escape terrifying giant foes in a desperate search to become whole again.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.9%, Horror 18.1%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Adventure 14.6%, Story Rich 14%

Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.

Why similar: Fantasy 24.6%, Third Person 18.1%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Story Rich 13.5%, Adventure 9.4%

Escape from the Shadow Land!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.8%, Horror 16.5%, Adventure 16.3%, Fantasy 12.9%, Story Rich 10.7%

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: Psychological 27.6%, Horror 22.2%, Story Rich 14.1%, Third Person 12.3%, Atmospheric 10.3%

Risk insanity in the gruesome slash-em-up Morbid: The Lords of Ire, with brutal combat and souls-like elements. Defeat the five Lords of Ire as you fight for your life across tortured landscapes, rending the evil Gahars of their flesh-bound forms.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Horror 12%, Third Person 10.1%

Bye Sweet Carole is a narrative-horror adventure game completely hand-drawn in the style of classic animated films. Follow the trail of missing Carole Simmons and uncover the dark secrets hidden behind her disappearance from Bunny Hall orphanage.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.2%, Supernatural 19.6%, Female Protagonist 15%, Horror 14.2%, Atmospheric 6.8%

When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear heads to the far side of “happily ever after” to rescue his owner, Alicia.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Hack and Slash 14%, Surreal 13.5%, Supernatural 11.3%, Platformer 9.6%

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: Fantasy 25%, Story Rich 24.8%, Atmospheric 19.7%, Action 12.5%, Adventure 10.9%

The stage is set. Imagine an old baroque manor, perhaps a hotel or a museum, somewhere in central Europe. A woman wanders in search of answers.

Why similar: Psychological 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Horror 15.3%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.3%