Games Like Amygdala

Visage is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore a mysterious ever-changing house in a slow-paced, atmospheric world that combines both uncannily comforting and horrifyingly realistic environments, and enjoy a genuinely terrifying experience.

Why similar: Horror 32.7%, Psychological Horror 26.4%, Dark 8.8%, First-Person 7.6%, Violent 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same oppressive atmosphere and psychological terror found in navigating a shifting, nightmare-filled home.

The era-defining first-person psychological horror in all its terrifying glory. All of the game’s chapters collected into one convenient package that allows you to plumb the depths of madness in pursuit of artistic revelation.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.9%, Horror 18.9%, Narrative 13.6% ★, First-Person 11%, Dark 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: The game features constantly shifting environments and psychological themes that align closely with the surreal nature of the seed game.

Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry.

Why similar: Horror 21.1%, Gore 17.4%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, First-Person 9.8%, Dark 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its grotesque, surreal, and biomechanical world perfectly mirrors the abstract and disturbing aesthetic of Amygdala.

Wander through an interactive nightmare set within the confines of a once-happy household. Piece together the mystery behind a harrowing series of events while struggling to survive encounters with an entity that relentlessly stands in the way of finding absolution.

Why similar: Horror 17.8%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Gore 11.8%, Violent 9.3%, Walking Simulator 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the exploration of a haunted, realistic environment while slowly unraveling a dark psychological mystery.

This is an indie horror from the first person, in which you find yourself in an area called Kowloon in search of cheap housing. The inhabitants of this place only at first glance seem to be ordinary people, but if we dig deeper, we will see their real faces.

Why similar: Horror 19%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Walking Simulator 8.1%, Gore 8.1%, Realistic 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: The oppressive, atmospheric exploration of a decaying urban environment captures the same sense of dread found in Amygdala.

MADiSON is a first person psychological horror game that delivers an immersive and terrifying experience. With the help of an instant camera, connect the human world with the beyond, take pictures and develop them by yourself. Solve puzzles, explore your surroundings and most importantly, survive.

Why similar: Horror 26.5%, Psychological Horror 25.1%, Dark 12%, First-Person 10.4%, Violent 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deeply unsettling first-person experience focused on psychological trauma and supernatural mystery.

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 20.5%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Gore 12.4%, Dark 10.9%, First-Person 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Beyond its sci-fi setting, it delivers a profound sense of existential dread and psychological horror that resonates with the themes of Amygdala.

God's Basement is a first-person, narrative-driven, single player horror game. Uncover the secrets of an afterlife shrouded in mystery, as an entity known as "The Operator" leads you deeper into the fringes of a seemingly eternal purgatory.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.8%, Horror 14.3%, Psychological 9.9%, Dark 8.7%, Walking Simulator 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a strong psychological horror title that relies on environmental storytelling to create a sense of unease.

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 28%, Psychological Horror 23.8%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, First-Person 15.9%, Surreal 15.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features surreal, mind-bending sequences that explore the darker corners of the human psyche in a highly atmospheric setting.

Experience true psychological horror as you explore nightmares inspired by the creator's struggles with depression and OCD. The defenseless protagonist must avoid monstrous manifestations of what haunts his subconscious in his quest to wake up into reality.

Why similar: Horror 30.2%, Psychological Horror 27.9%, Gore 11.3%, Walking Simulator 9.9%, Adventure 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: The game is explicitly designed around the concept of recurring, surreal nightmares and psychological distress.

Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person horror game set in a WW1 bunker. A relentless, AI-driven monster stalks you. Survival depends on finding tools, crafting items, and keeping the lights on.

Why similar: Horror 33.6%, Psychological Horror 31.1%, First-Person 19.8%, Adventure 8.1%, Singleplayer 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a tense, immersive first-person experience where the environment itself feels like a predatory entity.

A horror game about claustrophobia. During a storm your service dog is forced down a broken sewer drain. You find the nearest sewer entrance and run in after it. Along the way you will meet others that are also stricken by abnormal or psychological fear.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.3%, Horror 22.3%, Psychological 15.5%, Surreal 10.2%, First-Person 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at creating a claustrophobic, surreal nightmare that feels like a direct cousin to the abstract horror of Amygdala.

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: Psychological Horror 23.4%, Psychological 20%, Horror 19.4%, Dark 10.7%, Mystery 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends realistic visuals with dark, psychological, and violent themes that mirror the intensity of the seed game.

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: Psychological Horror 21.4%, Surreal 14%, Dark 12.2%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, First-Person 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its focus on exploring the subconscious mind through surreal, abstract imagery aligns well with the themes of the seed game.

Insomnis is a first-person horror game focused on story, exploration and solving puzzles to advance through a terrifying atmosphere. Players take control of Joe Castevet, who will have to deal with a mysterious inheritance he has just received. Discover all the secrets of the Castevet mansion!

Why similar: Horror 17.3%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Psychological 13.4%, Gore 12.2%, Realistic 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a blend of puzzle-solving and psychological horror within a dark, atmospheric setting.

Implements of Hell is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the mysteries, unlock the secrets, and change the outcome in a slow-paced atmospheric, and extremely horrifying experience.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.5%, Horror 14.9%, Psychological 12.9%, Walking Simulator 10.7%, Realistic 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a focused, atmospheric walking simulator that prioritizes psychological tension over traditional combat.

A fever-dream-like puzzle horror game. Descend to the depths of a sleeping curse, survive every floor and find your way out of the never ending nightmare.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.3%, Horror 17.7%, Walking Simulator 10.9%, Surreal 10.6%, Dark 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: The game centers on navigating surreal, dream-like corridors that mirror the 'lords of nightmares' concept.

In Rise of Insanity, as a doctor of psychology you will explore the darkest recesses of the human mind. Overcome your fear to find the truth behind the tragedy that has befallen your family.

Why similar: Horror 25.5%, Psychological Horror 23.7%, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Surreal 10.4%, Dark 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that emphasizes the breakdown of reality and the exploration of a fractured mind.

Welcome to a world where you are lost between consciousness and dreams. As you wander the dark corridors of an old hotel, face the games your mind plays on you. Your memories linger like a shadow following you. But there's nowhere to escape... Are you ready to confront your darkest fears?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.7%, Horror 12.4%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Realistic 11.3%, First-Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a dark, atmospheric exploration experience that leans heavily into psychological thriller elements.

The Repairing Mantis is a narrative horror game that lets you experience the disturbing, violent (yet absurdly poetic) story of a mantis on a mission to repair a bridge made of flying squirrel flesh.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.7%, Horror 17.1%, Narrative 13.3% ★, Walking Simulator 10.9%, Surreal 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its surreal, grotesque, and highly stylized approach to horror makes it a perfect companion to the aesthetic of Amygdala.

In this first-person horror mystery game, you set out to bury the horrible past of a tyrannical government. Retrieve and destroy the documents that unravel the secrets that lie beneath Oack Grove. Will you discover the terrifying truth and find your way out?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.5%, Horror 16.6%, Dark 14.6%, Mystery 11.1%, Adventure 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on dark, atmospheric exploration and uncovering a sinister mystery in a first-person perspective.

Cry of Fear is a psychological single-player and co-op horror game set in a deserted town filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions. You play as a young man desperately searching for answers in the cold Scandinavian night, finding his way through the city as he slowly descends into madness.

Why similar: Horror 46.7%, Psychological Horror 25.6%, Psychological 12.1%, First-Person 7.9%, Adventure 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic psychological horror title that excels at creating a gritty, nightmarish version of reality.

First Person Psychological Horror. Addicted to virtual ecstasy, trapped in digital hell. Navigate glitchy dreamscapes and a city that never sleeps. Every mission brings you closer to your next dose, but will you follow your protective AI, or the man behind a liberating new drug?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.7%, Horror 13.9%, Psychological 11.6%, Gore 9.4%, Narrative 9.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: It uses a clinical, psychological setting to build a slow-burning sense of dread and mystery.

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 33.4%, Psychological Horror 23.1%, Gore 13%, Violent 9.4%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features surreal, shifting worlds and intense psychological horror sequences that match the seed game's intensity.

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: Psychological Horror 27.1%, Horror 27.1%, Gore 13.4%, Dark 12.9%, 3D 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the classic survival horror feel with a heavy emphasis on dark, psychological, and grotesque imagery.

Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Why similar: Horror 35.8%, Psychological Horror 26%, Dark 9.8%, Surreal 6.9%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: While 2D, its deep psychological themes and surreal, culturally-rooted horror make it a must-play for fans of the genre.

Necrophosis is a first-person horror adventure, plunging you into a nightmarish realm teeming with grotesque forms and ominous visuals. Delve into eerie landscapes and uncover secrets in this atmospheric journey through the macabre.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.1%, Horror 18%, Surreal 15.6%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Mystery 11.4%

Step into a liminal, cosmic horror experience set in an abandoned amusement park. Uncover the haunting narrative behind its twisted rides and empty tunnels to discover what lurks within a reality that shouldn't exist…

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.2%, Horror 17.7%, Dark 10.6%, Walking Simulator 10.1%, Mystery 8%

Omitted is a first-person psychological horror game. Experience being left alone in an old hospital, discover its secrets and try to survive.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.6%, Horror 15.8%, Psychological 14.7%, Gore 9%, Dark 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the psychological breakdown of the protagonist within an increasingly surreal and hostile environment.

You're a journalist searching for answers... but beneath the surface lies only terror. The labyrinth you’ve entered to find the missing may never let you leave.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.6%, Horror 15.5%, Gore 13.2%, Psychological 11.2%, First-Person 8.8%

You are here to listen to The Voice, do what he says. But don't listen to other voices...

Why similar: Horror 23%, Dark 11.9%, First-Person 8.9%, Adventure 8.6%, Walking Simulator 8.1%

A psychological first-person horror game where you enter a memory-erasing protocol and relive a trauma. Uncover dark secrets, and experience fear through immersive atmosphere.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19%, Horror 18.7%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Realistic 10.6%, Dark 9.7%

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 37.9%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Gore 12.3%, First-Person 9.4%, Dark 7.5%

Luto is a psychological horror experience where you take on the role of someone unable to leave their home. Every attempt to escape will lead you deeper into the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and everything will test your senses.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.5%, Psychological 15.1%, Walking Simulator 13%, Dark 12.6%, Mystery 9.3%

Before you realize it, dreams have become a curse. Wander through a darkened room and descend into the depths of her mind. A story-driven first-person horror game that leads you into an abyss of anguish and despair. Dedicated to those who once pursued their dreams—and to those who still do.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.2%, Horror 21.9%, Adventure 10.9%, Surreal 9.7%, Violent 7.5%

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: Psychological Horror 25.5%, Horror 24.5%, Dark 12.4%, Realistic 12.4%, Adventure 8.5%

Your task today: Memorize your environment and report any anomalies. Good luck with your shift! "Shift 87" is an observation horror game with subtle anomalies and unsettling occurrences.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.9%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Horror 11.5%, First-Person 11.5%, Mystery 8.8%

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: Psychological Horror 17.8%, Horror 17.5%, Walking Simulator 10.6%, First-Person 9.8%, Psychological 9.8%

"Psalm 5:9-13" is a first-person psychological horror game with VHS effect. Be careful and attentive, there is something hiding in these rooms, something is watching from the darkness.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.4%, Horror 14.1%, Gore 9.8%, Walking Simulator 8.2%, Mystery 7.8%

CoRoT is a first-person psychological meta-horror game. Search for cassettes in a transforming house, unraveling its macabre past. A sinister atmosphere surrounds you as you try to understand what's happening and where you really are. Can you discover the truth hidden in its walls?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.6%, Horror 14.9%, Surreal 12.3%, Realistic 9.5%, Walking Simulator 8.5%

Chorus of Carcosa is a first-person psychological horror game about an anxious sculptor who is trapped in a dark and ever-changing building. Stay silent, survive its twisted labyrinths and escape the monsters. Just don’t lose your way in the shadows or within your own mind.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.7%, Horror 12.8%, Gore 9.2%, Surreal 9%, Walking Simulator 8.8%

Experience the dread of a midnight shift in a quiet supermarket. As mundane tasks blur with eerie events, discover that the darkness hides more than just silence.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.2%, Horror 15.5%, Psychological 13.6%, Walking Simulator 9.6%, Surreal 8.6%

Experience liminal spaces like never before. Dreamcore is the ultimate psychological exploration game, set in the largest liminal world ever made. No guides, no path—only intuition. Will you keep your bearings in a world designed to make you lose them?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.2%, Horror 14%, Surreal 10.9%, Walking Simulator 10%, Realistic 9.2%

Seybul Tech is a walking simulator. Navigate as an office employee, confronting peculiar encounters while in search of an exit from this enigmatic abyss.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.2%, Horror 12.9%, Surreal 10.9%, Walking Simulator 10.6%, Dark 10.2%

Immerse yourself in the terrifying world of Circus of Pain, where you become the main participant in a deadly circus show. Solve dangerous puzzles to survive.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.7%, Horror 21.2%, Gore 13%, Dark 12.8%, Violent 10.2%

Escape a distorted version of your own newly rented apartment in this interactive nightmare.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.8%, Horror 19.1%, First-Person 13.2%, Realistic 12.5%, Adventure 9.4%

Get lost in a lucid dream, bending the lines between reality and fiction. Utilize the strange camera to navigate through the ghosts' mysterious residence. Find the purpose of your nocturnal visit in a vivid and dreamlike setting.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.5%, Horror 20.8%, Psychological 15.9%, Walking Simulator 10.4%, Surreal 10.2%

Welcome in Bad Dream: Coma. A point & click game where unique minimalistic art style creates an unforgettable and atmospheric experience. Travel through the surreal and disturbing dreamland where everything depends on your actions. You can't die but you can suffer greatly...

Why similar: Horror 19.9%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, Psychological 14.5%, Gore 13.7%, Surreal 11.4%

Explore the truly frightening subway cars and find out what fears the main character will have to face.

Why similar: Horror 24.6%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Realistic 12.2%, First-Person 11.8%

Welcome to the darkness of the town; here, you walk a fine line between reality and dreams, questioning your sanity. Black Light Kills takes you deep into Aiden’s mind, where nightmares begin as reality fades.

Why similar: Horror 12.4%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Surreal 11.6%, Psychological 11.3%, First-Person 10.1%

When reality is a nightmare, nightmares become real. In this psychological horror game, you fight the terrifying creatures invading your mind. Can you save your sanity?

Why similar: Horror 21.1%, Psychological Horror 20.6%, Gore 12.7%, First-Person 11.8%, Dark 10.9%

You find yourself in the center of inexplicable nightmare. Make your way through the horror, come face to face with terrible events. Immerse yourself in the dark mystery of the events in which you found yourself an unwitting participant.

Why similar: Horror 18.9%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Narrative 18.3% ★, Dark 9.2%, Mystery 7.2%

DREAM LOGIC is a story driven first-person atmospheric horror game which takes place in liminal spaces. Explore various nostalgic, dreamlike, uncanny environments. But don't feel too safe, there's a sneaky creature watching your every move.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.4%, Horror 21.1%, Mystery 12%, Walking Simulator 11.4%, First-Person 10.1%

The Derailed is a first-person psychological horror game. Beneath the dusty arches of a nearly forgotten depot, shadows of the past tremble. Whether you want to or not, you will have to uncover the dark secrets of this place.

Why similar: Horror 21.1%, Psychological Horror 20.2%, Dark 12.1%, Gore 9.4%, Violent 9.3%

Nevermind ushers you into dark and surreal worlds within the minds of trauma patients. When played with supported biofeedback technology, Nevermind picks up on indications of fear—lashing out if you allow your feelings of anxiety to get the better of you.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.8%, Horror 17.5%, Surreal 11.2%, Adventure 10.5%, Mystery 9.8%

Walking simulator. Explore, admire and listen. Uncanny. Relaxing. Unnerving. Eerie. Immersive. No monsters chasing you or jumping at your screen, but can feel oppressive at times by invoking fears of getting lost, the dark, tight spaces and liminal space architecture. Inspired by backrooms.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.7%, Walking Simulator 15%, Realistic 13.7%, Surreal 12.7%, First-Person 11.2%

Scarred is a first-person atmospheric horror puzzle game where you must uncover the truth about one of your schoolmates before it’s too late. Traverse a world of nightmares inspired by nostalgic Singaporean architecture as you fight to survive.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.1%, Horror 18.1%, Narrative 15.9% ★, Dark 11.9%, 3D 8%

A single-player psychological horror game that will take you to the deepest and darkest secrets of the asylum.

Why similar: Horror 25.1%, Psychological Horror 23.1%, Gore 10.6%, Dark 9.7%, Realistic 9.5%

Meet colorful characters, discover mysterious secrets, and reassemble the fractured remains of an ethereal crystal as you explore a series of abstract worlds based on dreams, nightmares, and the places in between.

Why similar: Horror 20.4%, Surreal 18%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, First-Person 10.4%

The Dark Occult is a psychological driven horror game that puts players in a constant state of anxiety that crescendos into raw panic and terror. You will encounter grotesque creatures, who will take your life at any moment.Your only goal -- survive.

Why similar: Horror 29.9%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Gore 15.1%, Violent 14.8%, Adventure 8.7%