Games Like Asleep: Act 1

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 Horror 22.6%, Point & Click 18%, Horror 11.2%, Dark 10%, Story Rich 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal point-and-click adventure shares the dark, psychological nightmare themes and puzzle-heavy gameplay found in Asleep.

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 13.3%, Horror 13.1%, Point & Click 13%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Emotional 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of psychological horror that uses a unique art style to explore deep, unsettling themes and complex character-driven narratives.

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 20.4%, Horror 14.9%, Emotional 14.6%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D psychological horror game that mirrors the dreamlike, atmospheric exploration and puzzle-solving mechanics of Asleep.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 19.5%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Female Protagonist 12%, Horror 11.5%, Story Rich 10%

Why You'll Like It: Set in the same universe as Fran Bow, this game offers a similarly dark, story-driven experience with a young female protagonist navigating a disturbing world.

Where do you run to when your demons reside within you? Decarnation is a pixel art adventure/action puzzle game with a horrific story inspired by some of the most influential films and novels in the genre. Dive into a breathtaking thriller where nightmares and dreams intertwine…

Why similar: Emotional 16.2%, Survival Horror 12.9%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Dark 9.9%, Horror 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal, story-rich horror game uses unique puzzle mechanics to explore the protagonist's fragile mental state.

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: Survival Horror 28.9%, Psychological Horror 20.9%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Dark 12.5%, Atmospheric 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This survival horror game features a strong female lead and a heavy emphasis on psychological tension and puzzle-solving within a surreal, oppressive atmosphere.

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 23%, Survival Horror 20%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Psychological Horror 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art horror game that emphasizes the vulnerability of its female protagonist while navigating a dark, shifting reality.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 16.7%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Dark 12.5%, Horror 11.6%, Psychological Horror 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric point-and-click adventure that focuses on uncovering secrets through exploration and clever puzzle-solving.

In this original and adult psychological survival horror, the masked protagonist must escape from a city ravaged by disease, by any means necessary.

Why similar: Survival Horror 26.5%, Horror 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Psychological Horror 8.6%, Dark 7%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential pixel-art survival horror game that focuses on psychological instability and resource management in a nightmare landscape.

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: Stealth 15.9%, Survival Horror 15.7%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10%, Horror 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled survival horror game that captures the tension of exploring dark, atmospheric environments while solving puzzles.

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 14.5%, Stealth 12.5%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Emotional 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A survival horror game featuring a female protagonist that relies on puzzle-solving and stealth to escape a nightmarish home.

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 18%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Point & Click 10.2%, Dark 8.4%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric horror game utilizes a 2D perspective to tell a deeply unsettling story rooted in psychological trauma and local folklore.

A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.3%, Horror 15.4%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Story Rich 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic pixel-art horror game that relies on environmental storytelling and puzzles to create a sense of dread as the protagonist explores a surreal gallery.

"Trapped in a cocoon, the silkworm weaves her final dream." Hollow Cocoon is a first-person horror adventure game set in 1980s Japan. Immerse yourself in meticulously recreated environments as you venture into the depths of unspeakable horrors that await you.

Why similar: Stealth 17.3%, Survival Horror 16.9%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Dark 11.5%, Horror 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This psychological horror game focuses on exploration and survival in a dark, oppressive setting that feels very similar to the tone of Asleep.

A Void Hope takes you on an atmospheric narrative adventure to find a cure for a collapsed city. Follow the story of a tormented couple as they try to decipher reality from nightmares and evade the shadowy threats lurking in the dark.

Why similar: Retro 21%, Dark 14.4%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Exploration 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game that uses a retro aesthetic to tell a mysterious, dystopian story focused on exploration.

There is nothing Joe wouldn't do for his wife. But as they try to save their marriage with a romantic getaway, things go from bad to worse, and from worse... to insanity...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.9%, Point & Click 17.5%, Horror 14.6%, Story Rich 11.7%, Dark 9%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the developers of The Cat Lady, this game offers a gritty, psychological horror experience with a heavy focus on narrative and dark themes.

DISTRAINT is a 2D psychological horror adventure game for PC. In order to secure a partnership in a famous company, Price seizes the property of an elderly woman. In that very moment, he finds out the price of his humanity.

Why similar: Indie 49.7%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Horror 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Dark 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This 2D psychological horror game uses a simple art style to deliver a powerful, story-driven experience filled with surreal imagery.

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: Survival Horror 20.4%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Horror 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological survival horror game that features a female protagonist and pixel-art graphics, directly mirroring the core elements of the seed game.

Lucid Dream is the story of little Lucy, who goes on an adventure into the world of dreams with the mission to save her mother.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.1%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Point & Click 14.5%, Dark 13.4%, Horror 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game directly explores the concept of dreams and nightmares through a point-and-click interface and a female protagonist.

Welcome to Midnight Special, a point-and-click survival horror game drenched in 16-bit pixel art and 1980s retro dread. On a thunderous night in 1987 in Maine, you awaken in a labyrinthine manor. You must click, explore, and solve puzzles to escape. Will you go gentle into that good night?

Why similar: Survival Horror 14.2%, Point & Click 11.3%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Dark 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled survival horror game that emphasizes exploration and pixel-art aesthetics to build a sense of dread.

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 18.3%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Emotional 12.5%, Exploration 11%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric exploration game that focuses on mystery and the feeling of being alone in a dark, unsettling environment.

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 20.2%, Horror 14.5%, 1990's 10.9%, Investigation 9.7%, Exploration 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that focuses on exploration and the surreal nature of dreams, matching the core themes of Asleep.

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Survival Horror 22.6%, Horror 18.3%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Point & Click 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal, pixel-art horror game offers a unique blend of investigation and puzzle-solving in a constantly shifting, nightmarish world.

In the dark corridor as wide as a labyrinth, avoiding numerous pursuers who are aiming for their lives. Will you be able to save the missing person and escape safely!?

Why similar: Survival Horror 22.5%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Horror 16.5%, Dark 16.1%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological horror game that focuses on survival and multiple endings, capturing the essence of a nightmare journey.

Among the Sleep: Enhanced Edition is a new and improved version of the award winning first person horror adventure. In the game you play as a small child trapped in a weird nightmare where you go looking for your mom.

Why similar: Horror 36.9%, Survival Horror 11%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Dark 7.9%, Psychological Horror 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that captures the feeling of being small and vulnerable in a world filled with nightmarish imagery.

Something ancient and evil is stirring in Victorian England. Only you can stop it. Journey to the brink of madness and beyond as you set forth alone into the dark.

Why similar: Point & Click 28%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Horror 16.1%, Story Rich 12.7%, Puzzle 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art point-and-click horror game that excels at building suspense and atmosphere through its dark, Victorian-inspired narrative.

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 23.3%, Horror 16%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Retro 14.9%, Dark 8.2%

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

Why similar: Survival Horror 18.1%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, 1990's 13.3%, Horror 12.8%, Retro 9%

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.6%, Story Rich 21.3%, Horror 16%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Psychological Horror 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: While less traditional in its horror, this game excels at building an atmospheric, story-rich mystery that feels deeply unsettling.

What dreams are made of is the stuff of nightmares in this new point-and-click adventure. Delve deep into realms both fantastical and terrifying, and use the power of lucid dreaming to solve puzzles, explore, and contend with eerie adversaries in your search for the brother you thought had died.

Why similar: Point & Click 17.1%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Horror 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

A group of friends unknowingly perform an occult ritual that traps them in an otherworldly elementary school. Here, the vengeful spirits of young children threaten their lives and their sanity, and the only hope of survival is to uncover the chilling details behind the murders of those trapped before them...

Why similar: Horror 31.2%, Psychological Horror 21.3%, Survival Horror 11.6%, Dark 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic pixel-art horror game that focuses on the psychological breakdown of its characters trapped in a supernatural, deadly location.

Devil's Hideout is a horror point and click adventure. Lauren learns from a mystic that her young sister is still alive, with cultists staging her death. Traveling to the hospital where her sister received care, Lauren plunges headfirst into a nightmare.

Why similar: Point & Click 12.6%, 1990's 11.2%, Investigation 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10%, Horror 9.6%

Take on night shifts at a remote motel, handle unsettling guests, and navigate eerie events. Experience Emma’s unnerving apartment life, feel the unease of being watched, and question what’s real as the line between reality and nightmare blurs.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.6%, Horror 18.3%, 1990's 14.8%, Story Rich 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.1%

A first-person horror game dealing with sleep paralysis. You are lying in bed, unable to move, experiencing creepy phenomena and having to survive until morning from ghosts.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.8%, Horror 28.4%, Dark 28.3%, Indie 6%, Singleplayer 3.8%

A short psychological adventure about a stressed girl who wants to explore her ceiling.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.6%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Horror 11.7%, Story Rich 8.9%

Audrey is a young woman returning to her childhood home. Upon arriving, however, she begins to notice strange happenings around the house. Is this a dream or reality? Whatever it is, it seems so oddly… familiar. Explore with Audrey as she tries to work out the mysteries of her missing memories.

Why similar: Horror 18.4%, Dark 14.2%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Survival Horror 8.4%

Get pulled into the nightmares of reality as you play as an abducted girl from the ger district of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Uncover a secret organization that deals in human trafficking and other horrendous activities. Try to escape from the scariest place on earth!

Why similar: Stealth 14.3%, Dark 13.8%, Horror 12%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Psychological Horror 10.7%

Become Mia, a paranormal detective searching for her missing father inside the Perimeter - a place that doesn't exist. Investigate clues like a real detective and unravel the mysteries behind the Enigma of Fear, defeating the terrible monsters who'll try to stop you.

Why similar: Investigation 24%, Survival Horror 19.5%, Female Protagonist 12%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

Blasfemia is a first-person horror game. You are trapped in a seemingly normal apartment but realize early on that you're not alone. Explore a handcrafted, detail rich environment in a tense and terrifying atmosphere and try to find a way out before an ominous entity gets to you.

Why similar: Survival Horror 24.8%, Dark 17.4%, Horror 16%, Puzzle 8%, Psychological Horror 7.4%

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: Survival Horror 24.5%, Horror 16.6%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Story Rich 10.6%

You wake up in an old watermill in the middle of the night ... and can't remember anything. Examine the surroundings in this thrilling point&click adventure and find out what happened.

Why similar: Point & Click 18.6%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Dark 15.1%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Horror 9.9%

Highschool student Haneko has forgotten her class assignments and must retrieve them by traversing a world of haunted horrors. Explore the dilapidated halls, find your missing homework, and avoid whatever's lurking around the corner in this bite-sized, retro survival horror experience.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.3%, Horror 13.8%, Retro 13.3%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Dark 9.7%

My Light In The Dark is a short story about a girl who lives with her abusive mother. The girl finds out some dark secrets about her mother, and she has to find a way to escape the house.

Why similar: Point & Click 12.3%, Dark 10.9%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Emotional 9.5%, Horror 8.3%

You play as a student named Lisa, who has just moved in with her university friend. But instead of a carefree student life, Lisa faces events full of despair and fear when she is left alone in her apartment number 8...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19%, Dark 14.1%, Investigation 14%, Horror 13.1%, Female Protagonist 11.4%

You awake, trapped in an abandoned hospital. Your only source of light is your phone. You hit a dead-end and must turn around, but behind you lurks an eerie presence and strange noises... Experience Daylight, a procedurally generated psychological thriller for your PC.

Why similar: Horror 63.4%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Survival Horror 9.8%, Adventure 5.6%, Psychological Horror 3.4%

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 29.1%, Horror 23.1%, Story Rich 13.1%, Female Protagonist 13%, Atmospheric 8.1%

An unknown actress takes a job at Uncle’s Motel to make ends meet. She’s running from trouble but peace is the last thing she’ll find here. A blend of cozy simulation, horror, and psychological depth, wrapped in a dark, noir-tinged atmosphere.

Why similar: Investigation 24.2%, Horror 17.1%, Female Protagonist 17%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Story Rich 9.9%

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: Psychological Horror 32.7%, Horror 29.2%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Survival Horror 7.5%, Dark 5.3%

You are a lonely woman, secluded in a house with your cat... and the secrets of the past. What hides within your mind — illness, or something otherworldly? Nightmares and reality intertwine… everything is so foggy. Do you have the courage to remember what happened?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22%, Dark 21.3%, Exploration 16.8%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Adventure 10.7%

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: Stealth 18.2%, Survival Horror 10.8%, Horror 9.9%, Emotional 8.2%, Psychological Horror 7.9%

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: Point & Click 19%, Psychological Horror 16%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Horror 14.7%, Emotional 8.5%

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%, Dark 17.7%, Emotional 15.6%, Story Rich 11.2%, Puzzle 9.2%

Trapped in total darkness, you’re a helpless kid, alone and hunted by something lurking in the shadows. Solve puzzles, navigate shifting rooms, and uncover creepy secrets. Your worst nightmares are real. Can you make it through the night?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.9%, Horror 19%, Puzzle 12.9%, Exploration 11.8%, Story Rich 11.5%

Play as Vera the gifted detective who can dive into nightmares of deceased to resolve their death mysteries, But.. Things don't always go your way, You're not alone. the threats are greater than your capabilities, are they? 3D Psychological Horror Game Project by the one-person studio "Horrawr".

Why similar: Horror 22.1%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, Exploration 19.9%, Adventure 14%, Story Rich 12.2%

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: Puzzle 23.3%, Horror 19.8%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Exploration 14.2%, Adventure 11.4%

You can't remember anything, and all you can see is HER. Delve into your story and uncover the truth behind what happened to you and your parents.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.6%, Story Rich 15.3%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Horror 14.5%, Adventure 7.8%

Journey through the psyche… Welcome to the Seaside Hotel, where the final hour of your night shift awaits. Tend to guests, explore their dreams, and lose your sense of Self – time and again. In this dark, labyrinthine adventure, unravel the path to the truth below.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.3%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Dark 12.9%, Horror 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

You awaken in a cold unfamiliar building crawling with grotesque creatures. Stave off terror using your wits and anything you can find, then try to make it out alive in this highly atmospheric environmental horror game.

Why similar: Stealth 17.8%, Survival Horror 17%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Investigation 13%, Dark 11.3%

A horror channel browsing game where each channel holds a different nightmare to experience, explore them and find out the truth about what has happened in a small town where the inhabitants have disappeared.

Why similar: Investigation 13.5%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Horror 11.7%, Dark 11.5%, Point & Click 10.5%

It is a rainy night in the Spring of 2005. Lily is left home alone after her Papa put her to bed. She is awoken by a cry for help outside her window. It is coming from the well. Help Lily gather rope to go down the well and save the poor soul trapped down there.

Why similar: Point & Click 13.7%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Horror 12.2%, 1990's 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%