Games Like Angels Cove

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Investigation 14%, Exploration 8.7%, Horror 8.7%, Thriller 7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, open-ended detective experience that rewards careful observation and exploration of an abandoned town.

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 37.9%, Horror 10.9%, Exploration 10.7%, Mystery 10.3%, First-Person 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the surreal, investigative atmosphere of exploring a remote, mysterious location filled with hidden secrets.

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: Story Rich 22.5%, Exploration 15.9%, First-Person 15.9%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Mystery 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this title focuses on uncovering the dark, layered history of a house through immersive environmental storytelling.

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 18%, Interactive Fiction 15.8%, Horror 14.7%, First-Person 11.2%, Exploration 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This psychological horror game masterfully uses shifting environments and surreal imagery to create a sense of dread within a house.

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 31.9%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Horror 18%, First-Person 8.2%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It combines detective investigation with Lovecraftian horror, mirroring the paranormal mystery elements found in the seed game.

You are alone in a deserted station. Or are you? Take pictures of strange anomalies around the station and you might find a way out.

Why similar: Hidden Object 18.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Investigation 10.3%, Horror 10.3%, Psychological Horror 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the surreal, interactive-fiction style of the seed game by presenting a mysterious, reality-bending investigation.

Conarium is a chilling Lovecraftian game, which follows a gripping story involving four scientists and their endeavor to challenge what we normally consider to be the ‘absolute’ limits of nature. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s novella "At the Mountains of Madness", but largely set after the original story.

Why similar: Horror 31.7%, Psychological Horror 25.7%, First-Person 19.2%, Story Rich 8.1%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a chilling, atmospheric exploration experience centered on uncovering the mysteries of a remote, abandoned facility.

Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.

Why similar: Detective 36.8%, Horror 12.1%, First-Person 12.1%, Exploration 11%, Surreal 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a remote, snowy location, this game emphasizes investigation and survival as you piece together the mystery of an abandoned town.

Your memory is fading. Things around your home keep changing; they are not what they appear to be. Find what is wrong, take pictures to restore your memory. Try to remember. Learn what you have forgotten, learn what has happened. It is not what it seems to be.

Why similar: Hidden Object 16.9%, Surreal 12.8%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Horror 10.4%, First-Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: This psychological horror game focuses on puzzle-solving and first-person exploration in a confined, unsettling environment.

Echoes Of Dread is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the mansion, solve puzzles, and uncover the secrets hidden within. Prepare for unexpected encounters with terrifying entities.

Why similar: Hidden Object 19%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Detective 13%, Horror 11.8%, Surreal 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines hidden-object mechanics with psychological horror to create a tense, investigative experience.

The Beast Inside is a unique, gripping twist on thriller and survival horror. Immerse in the story of long-buried secrets, personal tragedies, and madness. Play as two protagonists bounded by dark heritage. Combat the enemies, solve riddles and experience real terror in the 3D-scanned environment.

Why similar: Horror 36.8%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, First-Person 14.9%, Story Rich 8.1%, Exploration 7%

Why You'll Like It: It blends historical mystery with modern psychological horror, featuring a detective protagonist exploring a secluded, haunted property.

While searching for the anomaly, you find yourself trapped inside a facility on a remote sub-Arctic island. What is this place? Who built it? Why was it left abandoned? Explore the uninhabited complex you now find yourself trapped in, but be warned: you might not be as alone as you think...

Why similar: Hidden Object 28.5%, Thriller 16.4%, Investigation 13.6%, Exploration 11.9%, First-Person 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A strong puzzle-adventure game that emphasizes exploration and uncovering mysteries in a remote, isolated setting.

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 38.6%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, First-Person 12.5%, Surreal 9.5%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational title for first-person psychological horror that relies on exploration and puzzle-solving to build intense dread.

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 31.8%, Psychological Horror 28.4%, First-Person 9.6%, Surreal 8.3%, Realistic 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a deeply unsettling experience within a shifting, haunted house that demands careful investigation to survive.

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 18.7%, Thriller 18.5%, Horror 14%, Story Rich 8.6%, Cinematic 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, narrative-driven psychological thriller that uses atmospheric exploration to uncover a disturbing family mystery.

You hear quiet whispers from deep inside the house, but no one sees. You begin to feel that you are not alone in this house. Curse of Elmwood is an atmospheric horror where you find yourself trapped in a gloomy 18th century mansion, steeped in mystery and horror.

Why similar: Hidden Object 26.6%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Exploration 12.2%, Horror 10.2%, First-Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title features exploration and hidden-object mechanics set within a mysterious, puzzle-filled environment.

The original first‑person cyberpunk horror detective tale 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: Detective 25.7%, Psychological Horror 24.3%, Horror 20.2%, First-Person 10.3%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This detective-focused game features a surreal, psychological atmosphere that mirrors the investigative intensity of the seed game.

The player finds himself in an abandoned school, which was once a place of study for local schoolchildren. The protagonist is a paranormal researcher who came here to solve the mystery that shrouds this gloomy location.

Why similar: Hidden Object 24%, Investigation 14.5%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Exploration 11.1%, Horror 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on investigative gameplay and exploration, perfect for fans of the mystery-dungeon style of the seed game.

June 7th, 1995. 1:15 AM. You arrive home after a year abroad. You expect your family to greet you, but the house is empty. Something's not right. Where is everyone? And what's happened here? Unravel the mystery for yourself in Gone Home, a story exploration game from The Fullbright Company.

Why similar: Exploration 28.9%, First-Person 21.8%, Story Rich 14.8%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: While less horror-focused, it shares the core mechanic of exploring a secluded house to piece together a narrative through hidden objects.

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.9%, Horror 13.7%, Thriller 13%, Realistic 10.9%, First-Person 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This walking simulator captures the atmospheric, psychological tension of exploring a desolate and haunted space.

A mystery adventure game and visual novel set on solitary Shironagasu Island. Discover its secrets, solve its mysteries, and escape from the ominous island!

Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Horror 18.9%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Mystery 13.2%, Thriller 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a compelling mystery-adventure experience with a strong focus on narrative and investigation.

This Myst-style horror-adventure game will bring fear into your heart. From the very beginning you are exposed to an overwhelming but invisible ghost presence – strange calls, footsteps, voices from nowhere. In order to help your brother and survive you will need to solve the mystery of this abandoned, haunted place. And remember!

Why similar: Horror 46.2%, First-Person 16.8%, Mystery 15.4%, Adventure 12.4%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at creating an eerie, investigative atmosphere within a forgotten, haunted location.

You're hired to dig up graves at a local church, looting valuables while demonic activity escalates. You must find and return all the burnt bones to stop the demonic activity. Each night you will dig for valuables to find bones, fend off growing corruption, and survive to solve the mystery.

Why similar: Hidden Object 22.5%, Horror 14.5%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, First-Person 11.7%, Exploration 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person horror game focuses on immersive investigation and uncovering the dark secrets of a mysterious location.

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: First-Person 16.8%, Exploration 16.1%, Story Rich 15.6%, Mystery 12.5%, Atmospheric 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: While focused on isolation rather than horror, it is a masterclass in first-person exploration and mystery-solving in a remote setting.

Misery Mansion is a first-person survival horror game. After your car broke down you find yourself helpless in a forest. All alone you will search for help in the dark. You will discover and explore a mysterious old mansion. But soon all you want is to escape the horrors within.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.8%, Horror 16.8%, Investigation 14.6%, Thriller 10.7%, First-Person 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror game that emphasizes exploration and stealth within a dark, puzzle-heavy mansion.

A chilling psychological horror set in 1980s Kerala. After weeks of silence, you arrive on a remote island to search for your missing wife. Explore an abandoned house, uncover local folklore, survive haunting encounters, and unravel the island’s buried secrets.

Why similar: Exploration 20.3%, Horror 13.7%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, 3D 12.7%, First-Person 11.6%

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: Thriller 20.9%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Horror 15%, Investigation 10.1%, Exploration 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a dark, atmospheric house exploration experience with a heavy emphasis on puzzles and mystery.

Penumbra: Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore.

Why similar: Horror 39.3%, Psychological Horror 20.5%, First-Person 17.6%, Story Rich 7.4%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a tense, puzzle-heavy horror experience that relies on environmental interaction and exploration.

After accepting the invitation from the Paradise company following the events we've experienced, nothing on our journey may turn out as we expect. You must be very careful to uncover all the mystery and reveal the truth. Learn everything and expose the true face of the Paradise company.

Why similar: Thriller 14.2%, Hidden Object 13.6%, Surreal 13.4%, Horror 9.9%, Psychological Horror 9.7%

Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.

Why similar: Horror 24.4%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Thriller 15.5%, First-Person 12.8%, Exploration 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: It blends psychological horror with exploration, forcing players to investigate a remote, hostile environment.

The Empty Eyes is a first-person psychological horror experience that immerses you in an investigation steeped in mystery. Every step inside the house brings you closer to a hidden truth, while tension mounts and fear takes root in your mind.

Why similar: Thriller 16.1%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Horror 14.3%, Hidden Object 9.6%, Mystery 6.8%

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Detective 48.7%, Mystery 16%, Adventure 8.7%, Horror 8.2%, Thriller 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective-mystery game that focuses on piecing together clues across different timelines.

Based on the real Left By Angels Mansion! After your wife vanishes, a strange sighting draws you to an abandoned mansion. Trapped inside, haunted by the past, and hunted by truth, you must survive a looping nightmare where light is your only ally. She’s here—and she remembers everything.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.8%, Horror 24.6%, First-Person 14.5%, 3D 10.7%, Realistic 9.9%

In Ghost Frequency, you are a ghost hunter from PIT - Paranormal Investigation Team. Your mission is to locate a sinister spirit using the EMF Ghost Detector to track paranormal activity, the IR Thermal Camera to reveal hidden entities, and the EVP Digital Recorder to capture eerie voices.

Why similar: Detective 16.6%, Thriller 12.5%, Surreal 12.5%, Hidden Object 11.6%, Investigation 10.2%

Christopher arrives at his grandmother's countryside home late at night for a seemingly ordinary visit. But soon after reuniting, he begins to notice something isn't right. The familiar setting warps into a place of unease, and the mystery that unravels is far more complex than anyone could expect.

Why similar: Detective 16%, Thriller 12.1%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Horror 9.3%, Exploration 7.4%

The Occultist is a first-person narrative thriller. You play as Alan Rebels, a paranormal investigator who travels to an abandoned British island after his father's disappearance. Explore Godstone island, face supernatural entities, and uncover long-buried occult rituals.

Why similar: Detective 27.7%, Investigation 14.7%, Psychological Horror 10%, Horror 8.6%, Linear 7%

A mysterious letter calls you back to your abandoned family mansion. Explore its dark rooms, uncover the bloody rituals buried in your family’s past, and escape the presence lurking in the shadows. Shadow Mansion is a story-driven horror game of atmosphere, exploration, and survival.

Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.5%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Horror 9.7%, Hidden Object 8.8%

Paranormal Night Shift is an observation and spot the anomaly game set in a haunted house in the 1980s.

Why similar: Hidden Object 22.4%, Interactive Fiction 20%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Realistic 10.2%, Mystery 7.7%

Uncover the dark secrets of the abandoned house on Whispering Lane in this psychological horror game. Navigate through perilous twists, where each turn reveals a blend of horror and mystery. Can you unearth the truth before darkness consumes you?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.4%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Horror 13.9%, Exploration 10.3%, Realistic 8.7%

You wake up on a cold floor in an unknown house, missing a kidney, and realize you’ve been kidnapped. Your one goal is to escape at any cost. Choose where to go, where to hide, and how to build your path to freedom. Every decision brings you one step closer to escape.

Why similar: Detective 18.2%, Thriller 12%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Horror 8.2%, Linear 7.9%

You were supposed to have a relaxing cabin trip on a island all alone but after several strange encounters you had a mystery to solve, will you be able to survive a first-person psychological horror game or will you run away?

Why similar: Surreal 16.5%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Horror 13.3%, Linear 10%, First-Person 9.8%

Alex is a blogger who explores places with paranormal phenomena. At the request of his subscribers, he goes to an abandoned place where, according to rumors, some creepy things were noticed. What is happening there? You have to find it out.

Why similar: Hidden Object 19.5%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Horror 13.9%, Realistic 9.3%, Exploration 8.2%

Investigate a mysterious, medieval monastery and reveal the terrifying truth! Enter a remote Alpine monastery and uncover the truth in a story-rich hidden object adventure. You are about to investigate the disappearance of a monk as well as the curious case of a weeping statue.

Why similar: Hidden Object 27.2%, Detective 20.4%, Thriller 12%, Exploration 9.9%, Horror 8.5%

A psychological horror game where a police officer investigates a cold case in a decaying house, uncovering a strange and haunting tape recorder that reveals a terrible secret.

Why similar: Exploration 14.8%, Investigation 13%, Horror 12.7%, First-Person 12.6%, Realistic 12.4%

A mining station in the Pacific abyss is no longer responding. As an investigator of the occult, unravel the mysteries of the deep. Test your wits and sanity in this lovecraftian thriller.

Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Thriller 9.5%, Hidden Object 9.2%, Investigation 8.7%

Armed with nothing but your camera, investigate the abandoned Gretlow House in this short, atmospheric horror game. Uncover a chilling mystery through a realistic found-footage lens.

Why similar: Hidden Object 17.4%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Horror 12.9%, Realistic 10.3%, Investigation 10%

The Wellmonts Case is a first-person psychological horror game set in 1993, Northern Maine. As a private detective, you explore the abandoned Wellmont farm, search for clues, photograph unsettling evidence, and uncover the truth behind a family's unexplained disappearance.

Why similar: Thriller 17.6%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Horror 12.7%, Investigation 8.7%, Realistic 7.7%

What Happened to Lily? Is a real-time first-person horror game. Discover the secrets and spooky truths behind the mysterious event at Miller Farm.

Why similar: Hidden Object 19.7%, Surreal 13.9%, Thriller 11.4%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Exploration 9.3%

Unmourned is a first-person psychological horror game where Jason moves into a new house only to be haunted by escalating paranormal events. Driven by fear, he must uncover the truth behind the previous owners' disappearance. Can he solve the mystery before it's too late?

Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 33.2%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Surreal 10%, Horror 9.4%, Thriller 8.1%

A first-person horror game Incoming Evil, you will explore an unsolved event about 3 missing people. Nobody knows what happened to them, the police could not solve the case. You are an experienced detective; the case handed over to you.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.9%, Horror 24.6%, First-Person 21%, 3D 10.6%, Atmospheric 7%

Robert Livingston sails to a remote northern island to spend the last days of his life there and encounters unexplained phenomena and creatures.

Why similar: Hidden Object 30.2%, Horror 16.9%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Exploration 10.8%, Realistic 10.1%

Lured to a remote island, you find yourself confined within the rooms of an ominous mansion. You must draw upon all your puzzle-solving ability to navigate a series of trials devised by a mysterious figure known only as “The Craftsman”. Do you have what it takes to escape?

Why similar: Hidden Object 26.4%, Mystery 24.7%, Horror 10.7%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Scauage is a short horror experience where you play as a scavenger looting an abandoned house, uncovering its dark secrets and collecting hidden treasures while facing what lurks within.

Why similar: Thriller 18.1%, Psychological Horror 15%, Horror 13%, Investigation 12.7%, Exploration 9.3%

Hell Dive is a first-person horror game where you are a Maritime Operative alone aboard a submarine. Sent on a mission to revive an abandoned deep-sea colony, you uncover dark secrets as terrifying and deadly horrors await in its depths

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.4%, Psychological Horror 18%, Horror 14.2%, First-Person 10.4%, Exploration 9.6%

Locals whisper of a roadside diner that’s lost its color. You are sent to investigate.

Why similar: Detective 18%, Hidden Object 15.2%, Surreal 13.3%, Psychological Horror 9.4%, Horror 8.4%

Judas is an atmospheric psychological horror experience. Accidentally trapped in an apartment complex, you face dark paranormal events that push you to escape as fast as possible; yet, fleeing is not an option.

Why similar: Detective 16.8%, Hidden Object 16.6%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Thriller 10.9%, Horror 10.2%

Death lurks in every corner of this journey filled with tension and despair. The brave may not be the smartest here and those who know the time to retreat are more likely to make it out alive in the end ... Find your lost friend in a house that holds unimaginable secrets.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16%, Thriller 15.6%, Horror 14.1%, Linear 11%, First-Person 8.4%

The Echo Paradox is a first-person psychological horror game. Humanity stands on the brink of an unsettling revelation – alternate dimensions are real, but eerily without signs of life.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.9%, Surreal 13.4%, Horror 12.3%, Investigation 10.6%, Exploration 8.6%

This is an exciting adventure in an abandoned house in which you are left alone with ghosts and their heavy stories.

Why similar: Hidden Object 30.3%, Investigation 17.4%, Horror 14.6%, Exploration 14.1%, First-Person 8.8%

A psychological horror game with a chapter-based plot, thriller and unusual elements! You are a novice paranormal detective, exploring secrets and finding ways to escape in an infinite loop of scenes. Many unusual things happen during this process, as if some strange force wants to devour you...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.4%, Exploration 21%, Horror 19.5%, First-Person 18.2%, 3D 10.4%