Games Like ASYLUM

Dark Legends surround the old abandoned Blackwood house, secluded far away in the northern wastelands. For writer Michael Arthate, this cold, solitary atmosphere is fodder for his restless imagination. But Michael soon becomes distracted by the mysteries offered up, as he follows a trail exploring and delving into the secrets of the past.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.1%, Horror 22.5%, Adventure 9.8%, Mystery 8.1%, Atmospheric 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: As the spiritual predecessor to the developer's work, this game shares the same DNA of atmospheric, slow-burn investigative horror.

Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.6%, Point & Click 22.1%, Horror 18.1%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the Lovecraftian investigative dread and puzzle-heavy gameplay found in ASYLUM.

Originally released in 1998 on PC, and awarded as the Adventure Game of the Year, The timeless horror point-and-click, Sanitarium, is returning to frighten the bravest adventure game fans.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.2%, Horror 18.8%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Classic 8.6% ★, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic psychological horror adventure that explores the fractured mind within the confines of an asylum setting.

Embark on a terrifying adventure of a priest accused of murdering an altar boy. Gray Dawn is a psychological thriller infused with religious elements and combines story-driven quests with an artistic experience.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 19.1%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Gore 14.1%, Horror 12.3%, Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric, story-rich psychological horror game that relies on environmental storytelling and religious dread.

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 29.9%, Gore 15.1%, Lovecraftian 12.5%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Dark 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It remains the gold standard for atmospheric, claustrophobic horror set within a sprawling, decaying historical location.

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: Lovecraftian 35.7%, Horror 18.9%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Adventure 10.1%, First-Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A direct Lovecraftian adventure that focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving in a remote, eerie facility.

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 18.9%, Horror 18.3%, Mystery 10.2%, Dark 9.5%, First-Person 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features shifting, surreal environments that mirror the psychological disintegration found in ASYLUM.

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: Horror 21.3%, Point & Click 20.6%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Dark 8.8%, Story Rich 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a dark, surreal, and deeply psychological narrative that resonates with the themes of mental instability and horror.

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is a first-person horror game that combines intense action and adventure elements.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 39.1%, Horror 26.2%, First-Person 6.9%, Gore 6.2%, Atmospheric 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a visceral, first-person Lovecraftian experience that mirrors the dark, supernatural mystery of the seed game.

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: Point & Click 21.9%, Psychological Horror 21.9%, Horror 14%, Gore 10.4%, Dark 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal point-and-click adventure that delves into the horrors of an asylum through a unique, unsettling lens.

Embark on an eerie ghost-hunting adventure, featuring real evidence of paranormal activity, to solve the mystery of the Lost Crown. Be warned, to seek advice from the dead can have bitter consequences.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.7%, Horror 17.5%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Adventure 16%, Indie 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, ghost-hunting adventure that captures a similar sense of British gothic mystery.

Puzzle Horror game inspired by PS2 era classics. Navigate environments, tackle threats, and meet other lost characters in the depths of the Gloom.

Why similar: Gore 25%, Horror 20%, Psychological Horror 20%, Story Rich 9%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern survival horror game that prioritizes inventory management and classic puzzle-solving in a surreal setting.

Black Mirror is a dark adventure game that details the aftermath of the tragic death of William Gordon. Playing as his grandson Samuel players must unveil the truth behind the events of that fateful, stormy night.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.8%, Mystery 14.1%, Horror 11.8%, Adventure 8.7%, Gothic 7.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic gothic horror adventure that relies on atmosphere and mystery rather than jump scares.

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 32.3%, Horror 16.7%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Mystery 7.3%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes the investigative and detective aspects of Lovecraftian horror, much like the mystery-solving in ASYLUM.

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: Lovecraftian 15.5%, Horror 14.6%, Gore 13.8%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Dark 8%

Why You'll Like It: While sci-fi, its deep focus on psychological horror and atmospheric exploration makes it a strong thematic match.

Nightmare Frames is a supernatural thriller where you'll step into the shoes of Alan Goldberg, in the search for the scariest horror film of all time. An enthralling journey through the streets of the Hollywood of the 80s, a small haunted town, and even Hell itself.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.2%, Horror 14%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Gore 8.7%, Mystery 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological, point-and-click horror game that leans into dark, mature themes and mystery.

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 34.3%, Psychological Horror 27.2%, First-Person 15%, Story Rich 13.2%, Investigation 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at creating a claustrophobic, psychological atmosphere through its dense, decaying environments.

Alpha Polaris is an oldschool adventure game focusing on slow-burning character driven horror and environmental themes. It draws inspiration from such sources as Inuit legends and Cthulhu mythos.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.2%, Horror 15.6%, Psychological Horror 15%, Adventure 12.6%, Lovecraftian 11%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, slow-paced point-and-click horror game set in a remote, isolated location.

Inner Voices is a dark, non-linear adventure game with a pinch of horror, inspired by works of H. P. Lovecraft and E. A. Poe. Find your way through a procedurally generated maze of rooms and solve the mystery of your past.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 19.3%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Horror 11.9%, Gore 11.1%, Dark 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses choice-driven narrative and atmosphere to explore the protagonist's fractured mind.

Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 22.9%, Horror 14.6%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Mystery 11.4%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It successfully blends traditional mystery-solving with Lovecraftian cosmic horror elements.

Will you solve the mystery of the Salazar manor or will you become another permanent inhabitant? An Italian horror inspired adventure game!

Why similar: Point & Click 16.3%, Gore 13.5%, Horror 12.9%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Mystery 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This gothic, story-rich horror game captures the feeling of exploring a cursed, decaying estate.

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: Gore 21.3%, Horror 20.3%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Dark 7.9%, Atmospheric 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, first-person horror game that focuses on uncovering the dark history of a household.

Investigate an abandoned trading post, explore its surroundings and solve the terrible mystery it holds. The Whisperer is a short story-driven point & click game set in Lower Canada at the beginning of the 19th century.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 16.7%, Horror 12.3%, Point & Click 9.3%, Gore 8.6%, Psychological Horror 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short but effective Lovecraftian adventure that focuses on atmosphere and narrative discovery.

Explore a remote village and solve complex puzzles in The Whispering Valley, a folk horror point & click game. Delve into guilt and depression to investigate the village's deepest secret.

Why similar: Point & Click 16.4%, Horror 14.4%, Mystery 7.9%, Psychological Horror 7.7%, Dark 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-driven game that emphasizes exploration and uncovering local mysteries.

What lurks in the darkest corners of the mansion? Westmark Manor is a journey into the occult, a mind-bending survival horror game, with a heavy focus on solving puzzles and exploration, inspired by the formidable H.P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Adventure 25.2%, Lovecraftian 23.2%, Dark 11.6%, Mystery 11.2%, Horror 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy, Lovecraftian-inspired adventure that focuses on survival and exploration.

Chronicle of Innsmouth is a point'n'click adventure inspired by Lucas' retro classics from the 90s and H.P. Lovecraft's works. Investigate, gather info and solve enigmas to unveil the secrets of the cursed town of Innsmouth, a forsaken place surrounded by horrifying rumors.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 53.9%, Point & Click 28.9%, Adventure 17.2%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that directly adapts Lovecraftian lore into a classic, dark aesthetic.

Classified Stories: The Tome of Myrkah is a first-person, micro-adventure game that tells the story of P.I. Jim Morrison's encounters with the occult and the extraordinary. Explore your surroundings and solve puzzles in order to uncover the harrowing story of your friend's descent into insanity.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 15.1%, Gore 12.2%, Horror 11%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An indie horror adventure that focuses on dark mystery and first-person exploration.

Forest Asylum 2 - An Indie Psychological Horror Game and the sequel to the well-received first part. Embark on a Therapy that will change your life!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.9%, Horror 20%, Gore 13.4%, Adventure 12.7%, Dark 10.7%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 23%, Horror 19.3%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Gore 12.6%, Indie 9.2%

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: Lovecraftian 25.9%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Horror 17.7%, Dark 10.2%, Mystery 8.9%

CURSE is a point-and-click horror game that throws the player into the world of paranormal investigations.

Why similar: Point & Click 18.9%, Horror 17.1%, Lovecraftian 16.8%, Atmospheric 8.3%, First-Person 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person, atmospheric horror game that relies on environmental storytelling and exploration.

Silver Chains is a first-person horror game with a strong emphasis on story and exploration. Search for clues within an old abandoned manor to unravel the truth about the terrible events which have happened.

Why similar: Horror 31%, Psychological Horror 21%, Gore 11.2%, Adventure 9.8%, First-Person 6.4%

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 24.2%, Psychological Horror 21%, Adventure 10%, Dark 10%, Atmospheric 8.2%

Astray is a first-person horror/puzzle game set in an abandoned museum based on unusual cultures, legends, and supernatural themes. But something more sinister lurks beneath the surface..

Why similar: Horror 22.9%, Lovecraftian 14.5%, Adventure 12.2%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Dark 9.4%

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

Why similar: Horror 31.2%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Lovecraftian 12.2%, First-Person 8.2%, Adventure 7.8%

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: Lovecraftian 26.8%, Horror 21%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Adventure 12.1%, Mystery 7.2%

Enter a dark, captivating world as the massive evil of Black Mirror Castle is reincarnated with over 100 atmospheric locations to explore and 40 different characters to interact with. Will Darren's search lead him to redemption or the hell of insanity?

Why similar: Point & Click 44%, Adventure 19.2%, Horror 18.3%, Mystery 8.3%, Atmospheric 3.8%

A psychological horror game about being a child in an insane asylum. You're in a cruel world but your imaginary friends have your back. Here, you will uncover a dark conspiracy where you are to receive a terrible fate.

Why similar: Horror 15.6%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Dark 12.2%, Mystery 11.4%, Adventure 10.4%

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 29.7%, Lovecraftian 25.3%, Horror 17.8%, Story Rich 8.7%, Adventure 5.4%

A psychological horror short story. Explore the untouched wilderness of rural Wales as you uncover the forgotten remains of a mysterious facility and find the truth behind the missing villagers of Hearth.

Why similar: Horror 15.1%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Gore 13.5%, Dark 9.3%, Mystery 8.9%

Horns of Fear is a third-person psychological horror game set in a mysterious mansion...

Why similar: Gore 17.5%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Horror 14.9%, Point & Click 12.8%, Mystery 7.8%

A short Psychological Horror Experience for one night that takes you through the dark corridors of a mental asylum. For best experience a dark room and headphones recommended.

Why similar: Horror 25.3%, Psychological Horror 24.1%, Dark 14%, Atmospheric 11.7%, First-Person 9.4%

RESTORER is a classic walking simulator set in an old, atmospheric mansion. Something roams the halls… It wants to share its secret—with the price being your sanity.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.6%, Horror 18.3%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Dark 11.8%, Indie 7.8%

The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.

Why similar: Horror 13%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Mystery 12%, Supernatural 11.4%, Dark 9.3%

Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.

Why similar: Horror 23.5%, Mystery 18.1%, First-Person 11.8%, Story Rich 10%, Atmospheric 8%

THIEF’S SHELTER is a 3D Point and Click Psychological Adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted.

Why similar: Point & Click 23.7%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Dark 11.6%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Story Rich 7.7%

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 23.3%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Adventure 15.3%, Gore 10.4%, Dark 10.1%

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 31.5%, Horror 15.7%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Mystery 8.9%, First-Person 7.4%

Trapped in an abandoned asylum with the sinister Doctor Viscera, who will stop at nothing to keep you there as his test subject for cruel experiments. Explore the old GrimmHaus Asylum in this PSX-style survival horror game.

Why similar: Horror 27.4%, Psychological Horror 24.1%, Atmospheric 12.3%, First-Person 9.9%, Adventure 9%

In Blackbay Asylum, you take on the role of a confused psychopath who finds himself able to leave his cell one day. Explore the hospital grounds, solve mind shattering puzzles, survive relentless horrors and follow the story of Doug Dunheiw as he tries to find some clarity in what goes on at Blackbay Asylum.

Why similar: Gore 48.3%, Horror 22%, Adventure 19.9%, Indie 7.6%, Puzzle 2.2%

Subliminal is a psychological horror game inspired by the urban legend of The Backrooms. Bleeding edge lighting and rendering, handcrafted open-ended levels, light and perspective-based puzzles, nostalgic spaces, unfamiliar faces, and a rotting feeling that something is not quite right.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20%, Horror 19.3%, Mystery 15.1%, Atmospheric 10%, First-Person 9%

What you are about to do has not been approved by the Vatican. As a young priest, struggle against demons, cultists, and your own weakening faith in this pixel horror game inspired by the era of classic 8-bit gaming and the "Satanic Panic" of the 1980s.

Why similar: Horror 20.4%, Psychological Horror 19.1%, Gore 14.2%, Lovecraftian 10.9%, Dark 8.7%

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: Point & Click 19.1%, Lovecraftian 17.8%, Horror 12.5%, Mystery 11.4%, Psychological Horror 11.3%

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 17.6%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Horror 17%, Dark 11.9%, Atmospheric 8%

A dark sci-fi horror where ancient rituals intertwine with secret Soviet experiments. Explore atmospheric tunnels, hidden laboratories, and abandoned shrines inspired by real locations—and survive by solving intricate, mind-bending puzzles.

Why similar: Horror 23.5%, Dark 18.2%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Atmospheric 10.6%, First-Person 7.6%

Narrative-driven first person horror adventure inspired by Lovecraft's short novel "The Nameless City". Explore the ruins of a city that some say they are older than humanity itself. While you delve deeper into the ancient buildings, reality and visions blend into an indistinct haze.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.1%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Horror 13.6%, Dark 10.5%, Atmospheric 9.3%

GORE is a Lovecraft-inspired horror experience set deep in the Rocky Mountains. Explore the wilderness and uncover the origins of the fleshy entity.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.4%, Gore 14.9%, Horror 13.8%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Atmospheric 7.5%

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: Horror 17.3%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Gore 12.3%, Dark 10.9%, Mystery 8.9%

Immersed into dark and unexplored ancient woods in a search of the almost forgotten "Legend of the Ancients". But not everything goes as planned as the place keeps a never revealed horrifying secret. Hidden is a first person horror point n' click adventure game, with focus on story, puzzles and exploration.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.9%, Horror 19.5%, Adventure 13.8%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Lovecraftian 11.8%

A first-person atmospheric horror-puzzle game that focuses on the narrative to tie together the gruesome world with creative puzzles. Explore the mind of a twisted serial killer who wants nothing else than to show his work of art as well as tell his story to the world.

Why similar: Horror 21.2%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Gore 11.3%, Adventure 10.7%