Games Like Alone in the Dark Prologue

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 21.9%, Lovecraftian 19.7%, Cinematic 13.3%, Psychological Horror 7.6%, Horror 7%

Why You'll Like It: This is the full 2024 reimagining that directly continues the narrative and gameplay style established in the prologue.

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: Survival Horror 20.8%, Horror 14.4%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Third Person 12.9%, Female Protagonist 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the classic fixed-camera survival horror experience with intricate puzzles and a claustrophobic mansion setting.

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: Lovecraftian 49.1%, Horror 13.2%, Psychological Horror 12%, Mystery 7.7%, Atmospheric 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Set in the 1920s, this game excels at delivering Lovecraftian investigative horror and atmospheric dread.

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.4%, Survival Horror 17%, Cinematic 13.3%, Psychological Horror 13%, Mystery 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterful blend of classic survival horror mechanics and psychological narrative that feels both retro and modern.

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: Lovecraftian 30.1%, Third Person 10.3%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Horror 10.1%, Psychological Horror 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep, open-ended investigative experience set in a 1920s-inspired world filled with supernatural mystery.

Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.

Why similar: Horror 34.6%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Adventure 14%, Atmospheric 14%, Action-Adventure 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a young, vulnerable protagonist navigating a dark, surreal world that emphasizes atmosphere and environmental storytelling.

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

Why similar: Third Person 21.3%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Adventure 17.5%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Horror 14.6%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven game follows a young lead in a historical setting, blending stealth and horror elements seamlessly.

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: Lovecraftian 20.7%, Survival Horror 14.8%, Psychological Horror 11%, Cinematic 10.7%, Horror 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the dread of exploring haunted locations with a focus on vulnerability and fixed camera angles.

A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.

Why similar: Survival Horror 32.8%, Horror 24.1%, Third Person 20.3%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Female Protagonist 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for modern third-person survival horror, offering intense exploration and resource management.

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 21.1%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Adventure 17.2%, Third Person 14.8%, Female Protagonist 12%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person horror game that focuses on supernatural investigation and dual-reality exploration.

A tech-noir survival horror short story, set in the urban decay of a long abandoned British city. Solve environmental puzzles, manage limited resources and fight for a way to escape beyond the wall.

Why similar: Survival Horror 16%, Third Person 13.6%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Realistic 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic survival horror genre that emphasizes heavy atmosphere and third-person exploration.

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: Cinematic 28.1%, Horror 12.9%, Third Person 9.8%, Survival Horror 9.5%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, cinematic journey featuring a young protagonist that balances wonder with terrifying, atmospheric horror.

Fear the Spotlight is an atmospheric third-person horror adventure with a disturbing mystery to unravel. Sneak into school after hours with Vivian and Amy, survive a séance gone wrong, solve tactile puzzles, and, whatever you do, stay out of the spotlight…

Why similar: Survival Horror 14.7%, Third Person 11.3%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Horror 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled horror game that emphasizes puzzle-solving and a thick, unsettling atmosphere.

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: Survival Horror 12.2%, Realistic 10.7%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Third Person 10.4%, Psychological Horror 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural survival horror game that focuses on exploration and psychological themes in a remote location.

Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame

Why similar: Horror 22.1%, Survival Horror 21.5%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, stealth-based survival horror game set in a confined, creepy location that keeps the player on edge.

Caroline Walker returns in the sequel to the award-winning survival horror classic. Explore the decaying remains of the secluded Villa Hess, use improvised weapons to confront terrifying creatures, and bend the fabric of reality to save your sister from a twisted cult.

Why similar: Survival Horror 15.4%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Third Person 11.3%, Exploration 10%, Psychological Horror 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel continues the survival horror legacy with improved mechanics and deeper, more complex exploration.

Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare.

Why similar: Survival Horror 23.7%, Third Person 19.6%, Horror 18.4%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Mystery 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person survival horror game that leans heavily into classic genre tropes and challenging exploration.

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: Cinematic 25.8%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Horror 12.5%, Mystery 10.2%, Female Protagonist 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric, historical psychological horror game that deals with dark themes in a grounded setting.

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: Survival Horror 27.2%, Horror 25.6%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Third Person 11.8%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A strong third-person survival horror title that excels at creating unsettling, surreal locations for the player to explore.

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 33.2%, Action-Adventure 32%, Psychological Horror 27.5%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, investigative horror experience that prioritizes atmosphere and environmental storytelling.

From the moment Edward Carnby and Aline Cedrac set foot on Shadow Island, they are confronted by mysterious, evil creatures intent on thwarting their progress to recover 3 ancient tablets believed to hold the secret key to some incredible menacing phenomena. Danger threatens from every corner.

Why similar: Horror 41.3%, Survival Horror 36.7%, Adventure 22%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the series that shares the same investigative DNA and mansion-exploration focus.

Coming back to the family hotel after years, a young woman finds herself trapped with the ghosts from her past and an old cellular telephone as the only way to unveil a terrible truth.

Why similar: Mystery 20.1%, Realistic 18.9%, Exploration 16.4%, Atmospheric 13%, Female Protagonist 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, narrative-driven mystery set in an isolated, claustrophobic location.

Dark Fracture is a psychological horror experience in which you explore an ever-changing world where reality and nightmares collide. Walk on the edge of madness in the shoes of a tormented soul as you descend into the darkest depths of the human psyche, and question everything you see.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 22.3%, Survival Horror 13.1%, Horror 12.2%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Psychological Horror 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric psychological horror experience with a strong focus on environmental storytelling.

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: Cinematic 15.1%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Survival Horror 14.1%, Horror 12.4%, Action-Adventure 8%

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: Action-Adventure 28.4%, Exploration 19.4%, Adventure 18.2%, Third Person 13%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a young protagonist in a dark, stylized world with unique mechanics that evoke a sense of gothic adventure.

An award-winning narrative thriller about a blind woman’s journey to uncover the truth about the mansion from her nightmares, or else become one of its victims.

Why similar: Horror 41.4%, Adventure 19.1%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Story Rich 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique horror experience focusing on sound and exploration in a dark, mysterious house.

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

Why similar: Survival Horror 18.7%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Horror 15.3%, Mystery 12%, Exploration 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A survival horror game focused on a young protagonist solving puzzles in a large, eerie mansion.

You’re Sophie, a young blind girl who sees through her teddy bear’s eyes. Escape your captors and uncover the evil history of the dark mansion you desperately seek to escape in this unique, atmospheric horror puzzle/adventure game.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 12.8%, Horror 12.5%, Third Person 11.7%, Realistic 10.5%, Exploration 9.8%

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: Lovecraftian 27.7%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Horror 10.4%, Exploration 9%, Survival Horror 8.6%

Inspired by old and classic survival horror games, THE MUTE HOUSE combines exploration, management, puzzles and a touch of action. As Emily investigates about her sister's vanishing, she finds herself trapped in a mysterious mansion.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.3%, Survival Horror 13.7%, Horror 10.9%, Realistic 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.4%

Claire is alone, lost, and hunted. The world has quickly becomes shrouded in darkness with unseen threats stalking Claire from the shadows. Aided by her dog and armed only with a flashlight, Claire must conquer her fear and find her comatose mother. However, there are others lost in the darkness seeking salvation.

Why similar: Horror 34.3%, Survival Horror 22.6%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Adventure 11.5%, Psychological Horror 9%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D horror game that captures the feeling of being a vulnerable child trapped in a nightmare.

It Happened At Night is a short horror game where the player must complete basic objectives to advance the story and immerse themselves through the eyes of the protagonist.

Why similar: Horror 13.8%, Mystery 12.1%, Exploration 11.5%, Realistic 10.7%, Psychological Horror 9.8%

Prologue to Children of Silentown, a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a young girl growing up in a village deep into a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon in the village, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.

Why similar: Horror 28.4%, Psychological Horror 24.8%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Mystery 9.8%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Pass through the threshold and enter a world born of memories. Defend yourself with a camera while solving death’s mysteries in a reverent evolution of 90’s survival horror, integrating both fixed cameras and over the shoulder perspectives.

Why similar: Cinematic 17.4%, Survival Horror 11.6%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Third Person 9.3%

A.I.L.A is a first-person horror game set in a near-future filled with immersive technology. Play as the sole game tester for a revolutionary new fictional AI. Survive intense horror experiences that prey on your deepest fears as the lines between virtual and reality begin to blur…

Why similar: Cinematic 28.6%, Survival Horror 16.3%, Realistic 14.8%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Horror 13.5%

Immersed in her nightmares, in a chaotic reality, confused and all alone. The only safe place is her room, but not forever... She wanders through an empty city and strange places while fleeing from creatures lurking in the darkness to find out what's going on. You are in the skin of Ana Lúcia.

Why similar: Survival Horror 20.3%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Horror 16.2%, Exploration 13%, Female Protagonist 10.8%

In this prologue you will step into the shoes of little Eddie, a 12 year old boy who goes to the amusement park with his parents until what would be a fun day out turns into a nightmare. Experience the terrifying atmosphere of what awaits you in Jack Holmes: Master of Puppets!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 20.4%, Survival Horror 15.6%, Exploration 14.8%, Adventure 14.6%, Psychological Horror 11.7%

A third person survival horror game. Search for key objects, solve puzzles and face dangers in order to escape. Inspired by the old survival horror, with two playable characters and modern mechanics delve into the narrative story of Selene's Unbearable night.

Why similar: Cinematic 14.6%, Survival Horror 12.6%, Horror 11.3%, Realistic 11%, Third Person 10.7%

"I hope that someday, you'll dream of me." -- CINERIS SOMNIA is a 3D adventure through a beautifully strange and mesmerizing world - and a young girl's cruel and forlorn dreams.

Why similar: Cinematic 16.5%, Third Person 13.7%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Horror 11.5%, Realistic 11.3%

Alone with the dead... Embalm corpses, banish demons, save your soul.

Why similar: Horror 35.7%, Mystery 16.8%, Realistic 11.6%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Exploration 8.4%

Shape your fears… Fear the shapes. Embark on a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions in this narrative adventure game with puzzles, stealth and action.

Why similar: Horror 15.6%, Exploration 12.2%, Mystery 12.1%, Action-Adventure 12%, Third Person 10.7%

Bushside Rangers® is a first-person survival horror game that forces you to use your wits as you navigate through the dark, dreary depths of an abandoned nature park.

Why similar: Survival Horror 16.2%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Exploration 10.5%, Horror 10.5%, Psychological Horror 8.3%

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 20.7%, Survival Horror 15.9%, Lovecraftian 14.4%, Adventure 11.6%, Cinematic 10.9%

You, a normal working Joe, decide to try to solve the mystery of the missing girl... Will you make it out alive? A horror game filled with mystery!

Why similar: Horror 16.9%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Survival Horror 11.5%, Realistic 9.8%

It’s 1986, and you’re stranded in the Bermuda Triangle -- but not alone. Trapped in a terrifying loop with a monster, you’ll have to stay one step ahead to survive and uncover the truth. Ready or not, here it comes.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 28.1%, Horror 17.7%, Mystery 13.4%, Exploration 10.7%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Lunacy: Saint Rhodes is a first-person psychological horror adventure game. Explore your dark family history, solve puzzles and experience a gut-wrenching feeling of terror. You are being watched; never alone, never safe.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 34.4%, Realistic 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Psychological Horror 9.1%, Horror 8.9%

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: Lovecraftian 24.8%, Third Person 12.3%, Horror 11.4%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Mystery 9.1%

A 10 minute horror experience of a girl walking home alone at night.

Why similar: Horror 26.5%, Psychological Horror 25.5%, Third Person 13.7%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Adventure 9.5%

DESOLATIUM: PROLOGUE is a first-person point & click Graphic Adventure based on Lovecraft Mythos. Live this horror story where you will have to visit mysterious locations, face lovecraftian creatures, find clues and combine objects to solve puzzles.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 31%, Mystery 13.5%, Exploration 12.4%, Horror 11.4%, Psychological Horror 10.7%

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 30.4%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Adventure 11.6%, Survival Horror 10.2%

A one-armed young girl finds herself locked in a shed in the middle of an idyllic autumn forest, with threats both physical and immaterial drawing closer.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.3%, Horror 18.5%, Exploration 15.7%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Female Protagonist 11.2%

Your girlfriend’s sleepwalking is getting worse each night. Find her and bring her back to bed safely.

Why similar: Survival Horror 18.5%, Horror 17.3%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Mystery 10%, Exploration 9.7%

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: Horror 14.4%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Exploration 14.2%, Mystery 14%, Adventure 12.5%

Abandoned Souls is a horror game, shown through a GoPro lens. You play as a vlogger who specializes in urban exploration.

Why similar: Realistic 16.3%, Survival Horror 15%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Horror 13.9%, Exploration 9.7%

Open the doors between your everyday reality and a dark unholy world to unveil the mystery of the disappearance of your child. Explore both worlds to find clues, solve puzzles, decide whether you infiltrate or fight brutal enemies and stand up to an aberrant establishment.

Why similar: Realistic 17.4%, Psychological Horror 14%, Horror 13.6%, Mystery 13.3%, Female Protagonist 11.1%

The year is 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, Crow Country. But your arrival has broken the silence, Mara Forest. If you want answers, you’ll have to venture deep into the darkness of Crow Country to find them…

Why similar: Survival Horror 25.6%, Horror 15.6%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Third Person 14.9%, Exploration 14.4%

DreadOut: Keepers of the Dark is a new standalone horror game that takes place in the DreadOut universe. In this missing chapter, you will help Linda face the challenges of the DreadOut world with even more dangers lurking within.

Why similar: Horror 26.2%, Survival Horror 26.1%, Third Person 20.6%, Adventure 13.5%, Female Protagonist 13.5%

Play as a clothing store worker who is just finishing up her shift and preparing to go home. However, as you make your way towards the exit, the power suddenly goes out, leaving you trapped inside the store.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 18.6%, Exploration 14.1%, Mystery 11.6%, Adventure 9.5%, 3D 9.5%

Rental is a short and spooky adventure game about the dangers of renting a house in an unknown place.

Why similar: Horror 24.6%, Exploration 16.4%, Mystery 13.9%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Psychological Horror 8.9%