Games Like Backrooms Project: The lost file

Jim and his three friends head to an abandoned house in the forest, hoping to escape the pressure of upcoming exams and break free from their mundane routine. But none of them realizes that this night will prove to be fateful.

Why similar: Cinematic 20.8%, Thriller 16.4%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Horror 11%, Dark 10%

MILES27 is a psychological horror game told through self-contained stories inspired by disturbing real-life cases. Each episode presents a short but intense experience focused on atmosphere and tension. The game is designed to make players feel watched, unsafe, and uncertain about what is real.

Why similar: Cinematic 28.1%, Thriller 21.3%, Psychological Horror 19.9%, Horror 15.1%, Adventure 8.3%

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 21.2%, Dark 20.2%, Horror 17%, Gore 13.9%, Violent 10.4%

Blue Light is a horror adventure game set in the year 2029. The main character goes in search of his missing sister, exploring the most dangerous and paranormal places in the city.

Why similar: Cinematic 29.7%, Dark 20.8%, Thriller 18.3%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Horror 11.4%

In first-person horror game "Cursed Feed," players embark on a chilling journey with the Thornvale family as they confront a malevolent force unleashed by their own patriarch's archaeological discoveries.

Why similar: Horror 21.8%, Psychological Horror 21.8%, Dark 18.9%, Adventure 13.5%, Gore 11.5%

"Tsugunohi -The Chamber of Phantom Name-" Launches on Steam! A new graduate, Kana Sakuragi, begins her new life in a renovated old house, "Akembara House." What seemed like a shiny, ideal property soon turns into a nightmare, as she is plagued by strange phenomena every night...

Why similar: Cinematic 39.4%, Dark 24.3%, Horror 20.8%, Adventure 10.8%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Callus is a short psychological horror (~30 minutes) in the walking simulator genre, featuring jump scares and themes of cruelty and overprotection. It was released as a transitional project between larger releases, with an intentionally simple story and concise gameplay.

Why similar: Cinematic 31.1%, Psychological Horror 23.5%, Horror 19.2%, Dark 15.4%, Thriller 9.3%

A first-person psychological horror set in a decaying hotel that does not want to let you leave. Explore a dark, interconnected environment where sound, lighting, and subtle details drive a slow, relentless sense of dread. You are moving forward, whether you want to or not.

Why similar: Cinematic 31.3%, Horror 19.1%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Dark 9.6%, Adventure 8.5%

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

Why similar: Cinematic 20.5%, Dark 19.6%, Horror 19.3%, Thriller 10%, Adventure 9.1%

Play with 5 characters, find the clues and reveal the mystery of that October 24th. You will explore the places and survive terrifying rituals, the astral world is waiting for you. A story that mixes adventure and terror in equal parts.

Why similar: Cinematic 28.4%, Thriller 20.7%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Horror 14.6%, Adventure 7.8%

Caught in the Terror of BIAS." When the protagonist wakes up, he finds himself in a mysterious "space" filled with darkness. In order to find his beloved wife, he steps into the darkness one step at a time. The truth and the "reality" that awaits him are closing in on him.

Why similar: Cinematic 54%, Dark 16%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Horror 11%, Indie 3.5%

Descend into darkness... The Morgue Fissure Between Worlds, provides a dark mysterious environment that is waiting to be discovered. Your world is connected with many others. There are things that must be forgotten, relics that must be discovered, and worlds to be charted....

Why similar: Thriller 24.6%, Dark 21.6%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Horror 16.2%, Adventure 15.4%

For What is a psychological horror where you explore dark locations, search for clues in notes and newspapers, and try to survive while avoiding a monster. Atmosphere, tension, and danger make every step unsettling.

Why similar: Horror 19.2%, Dark 19.1%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Thriller 15.1%, Adventure 11.7%

Orph - The Lost Boy is a first-person horror game where you have to find out what happened with your son. Explore an old orphanage, uncover secrets long forgotten and solve puzzles.

Why similar: Cinematic 22.1%, Psychological Horror 20.3%, Dark 19.2%, Horror 15.1%, Gore 7.6%

Step into Hamam — a haunting twist on the Backrooms formula. Tired of the endless yellow walls? Here, every corner is shrouded in steam, echoes, and terror. But beware: this is only the beginning... More chapters, chilling environments, and terrifying updates await with every release.

Why similar: Cinematic 30.3%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Thriller 17.3%, Horror 13.6%, Dark 8.1%

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: Thriller 19%, Cinematic 17%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Dark 15.3%, Horror 14.1%

Are you ready to face the mysteries of the past? The player will explore the gloomy environment of the hospital, encountering creepy phenomena and supernatural creatures. Uncover the story of the disappearance of all the inhabitants of the "Red Forest" sanatorium.

Why similar: Cinematic 32.2%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Horror 15.3%, Thriller 14.5%, Dark 14.2%

Realistic first person bodycam horror. On October 26, 2005, a policeman from the 46th department disappeared in the forest. The found footage from his body camera showed how evil it is in the forests. Try demo and add to wishlist!

Why similar: Cinematic 31.8%, Dark 17.6%, Horror 14.4%, Psychological Horror 13%, Violent 10.3%

Experience Harry's story of battling multiple personalities and his severe case of schizophrenia. In this First-person horror game, you battle the hallucinations and illusions your mind creates. You misjudge reality and quickly lose control over yourself.

Why similar: Cinematic 28.8%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Horror 15.2%, Dark 14.5%, Thriller 13.9%

CROSSWIRE is a psychological horror game where Alex Keller, a radio technician, uncovers twisted experiments of a deranged scientist in a remote mountain tower. Haunted frequencies fill the air, and survival is your only broadcast.

Why similar: Cinematic 23%, Thriller 21.8%, Dark 19.6%, Horror 15.3%, Psychological Horror 10.1%

David Lagani is an ordinary Filipino worker whose quiet life turns to dread when a mysterious figure begins breaking into homes and making people disappear. Each night feels longer, every sound closer, and all he can do is pray the footsteps don’t reach his door.

Why similar: Cinematic 18.9%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Horror 16.7%, Thriller 15.4%, Dark 8.3%

Immerse yourself in a dark journey filled with secrets and horror, as John returns home after receiving a mysterious letter from a family member stating that he must return home after traveling for treatment. Discover terrifying facts and uncover buried secrets in an exciting and fun experience

Why similar: Cinematic 23.7%, Psychological Horror 21.4%, Horror 21.1%, Dark 19.2%, Adventure 12.1%

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 20.2%, Cinematic 19.9%, Dark 16.3%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Horror 14.3%

Suddenly alone in a snowstorm, a camper is haunted by strange visions. A short, cinematic, mind-bending psychological horror nightmare. Beware the rifleman.

Why similar: Cinematic 24.8%, Thriller 21.6%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Horror 15.2%, Adventure 9.7%

In 'Stranger Watch' players step into the shoes of an elementary school student in a town plagued by recent sightings of suspicious figures. As they make their way home, it’s up to them to spot and report these lurking dangers

Why similar: Dark 31.2%, Psychological Horror 22.6%, Horror 21.5%, Adventure 20.2%, Indie 2.3%

"My Bloody Weekend" is a survival horror in Quick Time Events, set in a mansion where a killer with a cleaver tries to kill a girl ... can you survive? Real actors, real terror!

Why similar: Cinematic 29.6%, Thriller 17.3%, Horror 15.7%, Dark 9.4%, Gore 7.3%

An unexpected collaboration from Tsugunohi, the game where horror invades daily life, and VTuber Inugami Korone, from VTuber group hololive. Inugami Korone, who has been live streaming many horror game, has become an evil goddess and taken over Tsugunohi. Now, chop your finger and give it to her.

Why similar: Horror 24%, Dark 23.9%, Cinematic 23.1%, Thriller 13.6%, Adventure 12.5%

"Oniwaki Village" is a first-person Japanese horror adventure game set in a Japanese village that has been abandoned due to an incident. Players endure horror as they explore the village and pursue the mystery of the incident....

Why similar: Dark 28.3%, Horror 23.9%, Psychological Horror 23.3%, Adventure 19.8%, Indie 2.4%

A new home. A new family. A nightmare waiting inside. Adopted into a new family, Maria soon realizes she was never meant to feel safe there.

Why similar: Cinematic 32.7%, Psychological Horror 20.3%, Horror 19.8%, Thriller 11.7%, Violent 7.9%

A psychological horror where every choice you make determines the course of the game. You are Clark Turner, a student graduate who finds himself in an abandoned facility. But you aren't alone. A stranger using a radio guides your way ... but his motives may not be what it seems

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.9%, Horror 15.1%, Thriller 14.1%, Cinematic 11.3%, Dark 9.8%

You built this bunker to bury your secrets. After murdering four people and failing to take your own life, you wake up trapped in your own creation with no memory. Solve mechanical puzzles, repair the facility, and uncover the terrifying truth of why you did it.

Why similar: Thriller 20.7%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, Horror 16.5%, Dark 14.6%, Gore 11.3%

In this psychological horror set deep within a top‑secret Cold War research bunker, fear takes form in shadows. Aim your film‑camera and watch reality shift. Solve mind‑bending puzzles, and confront both the specter of global conflict and the creatures lurking in your psyche.

Why similar: Dark 17.3%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Gore 15.7%, Horror 15.6%, Cinematic 10.7%

Caught in a strange series of events, you find yourself stuck in a job you never expected. What started as a simple way to earn money for a gift soon spirals into something much darker. As you navigate your new reality, the boundaries between what’s real and what’s not become harder to distinguish.

Why similar: Cinematic 25.3%, Thriller 21.4%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Horror 15.1%, Dark 13.3%

A war veteran, haunted by the scars of combat, struggles with tormenting hallucinations that revive the guilt of his darkest memories while trying to prepare everything for family dinner.

Why similar: Cinematic 23.5%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Thriller 15.8%, Dark 14.8%, Horror 13.6%

As a YouTuber investigating supernatural events, explore the mysterious and terrifying happenings in an abandoned location. Your camera is your only ally, but can you uncover these dark secrets?

Why similar: Cinematic 21.4%, Thriller 18.4%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Horror 16.2%, Dark 14.4%

Stories about people who stucked between life and death, in the middle-world called "World of Agony". Help them escape and try to relieve fate of those who left there forever.

Why similar: Cinematic 26.2%, Thriller 24%, Dark 22.8%, Horror 15.4%, Adventure 8.2%

Witch's Doll is a first-person psychological horror game with realistic graphics. Beware, something is lurking in the dark. Get ready for intense jumpscares.

Why similar: Cinematic 30.1%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Horror 15.2%, Dark 13.9%, Thriller 10.2%

The Fan is an interactive photo fiction with real locations and actors.The game is a first person thriller with a unique twist. Driven by a creepy and unsettling atmosphere, it will take you deep within the darkest places of Paris underground.

Why similar: Cinematic 21.8%, Dark 14%, Violent 13.3%, Thriller 12.9%, Horror 12%

After a sudden rent hike, you move into a suspiciously cheap house deep in the woods. The price is absurdly low and there’s work nearby—it seems like a stroke of luck. But you soon realize something is seriously wrong with the place...

Why similar: Cinematic 24.7%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Horror 17.7%, Thriller 12.9%, Adventure 10.1%

You’re torn between a girl who is obsessed with you and a creature. Whose words can lead you out of this endless loop? Trust the right person in the right cycle to get closer to the exit, or be misled by facades, complicating your next loop.

Why similar: Cinematic 23.3%, Dark 20.2%, Horror 17.7%, Choices Matter 12.5%, Thriller 11.2%

Events is an anomaly-style horror game of vigilance and pressure. Monitor cameras, memorize every detail, and report to Management. Miss a single anomaly, and threats will escalate—along with Management’s displeasure.

Why similar: Thriller 24.4%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Horror 18.5%, Cinematic 18.4%, Dark 8.4%

You are being watched. Tested. In RAVENRIDGE, uncover the truth behind a forgotten prison as detective Ethan Ward. What begins as an investigation soon leads deep into your own mind. Are you in control, or just another subject?

Why similar: Cinematic 26.6%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Dark 14.7%, Horror 13.6%, Violent 10%

As a Stationmaster of a sleepy English station, it is your duty to carry out the nightly tasks and tend to the customers, but can the customers be trusted?

Why similar: Cinematic 32.2%, Horror 25%, Dark 16.9%, Thriller 14.8%, Indie 5.4%

Voidzone is a first-person horror game. As a cleaner, your job is to cleanse these "anomalies" in the city's dark sectors, also known as Voidzones. But the choice is yours, escape this fate or follow your duty? This is your story; trust your instincts and make the right decision.

Why similar: Cinematic 26.1%, Horror 15.2%, Dark 14%, Psychological Horror 12%, Gore 10.5%

A first-person psychological horror that unfolds around Andy, who has just moved into a new trailer park one summer day. Try talking to the seemingly friendly residents.

Why similar: Cinematic 25.3%, Thriller 18.8%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Horror 14.5%, Dark 12.9%

An unknown disease, a dark past and a little girl named Katya, what the outcome will be depends on you, because sooner or later we all have to make a choice and live with it. Are you ready to do your own to achieve the goal at any cost, regardless of the consequences?

Why similar: Cinematic 22.5%, Dark 17.7%, Thriller 17.4%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Horror 11.7%

A first-person psychological horror set in rural Finland, where isolation and unsettling encounters slowly turn your housekeeping job into something far more disturbing.

Why similar: Cinematic 25.1%, Thriller 18.2%, Psychological Horror 15%, Horror 13.8%, Dark 12.2%

How far are you willing to go?

Why similar: Dark 23.3%, Psychological Horror 21.9%, Horror 21.6%, Adventure 11.8%, Gore 9.9%

Don’t play alone – invite a friend and double the scares during your time in The Devil In Me. The Friend's Pass works on a single save game and allows you and a friend one full playthrough of The Devil In Me with only one full version of the game.

Why similar: Cinematic 32.7%, Adventure 13.2%, Horror 11.7%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Gore 8.7%

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: Dark 33%, Horror 28.6%, Psychological Horror 27.5%, Indie 4.3%, Adventure 4.1%

Slit Mouthed - 口裂け女 is a first-person horror adventure game based on a Japanese myth. The gameplay focuses on storytelling, stealth and decision making, there are also some puzzles for the player to solve, making gameplay more various.

Why similar: Cinematic 35.1%, Horror 21.3%, Psychological Horror 19%, Gore 11.2%, Violent 10.2%

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 20.4%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Dark 15.9%, Thriller 13.6%, Gore 11.6%

Bleak Haven is a cinematic survival horror where faith is twisted, every shot matters, and survival hangs on what you can build. Explore haunted ruins, abandoned villages, and face a cult preparing the world for a god no one should ever witness.

Why similar: Cinematic 27.2%, Thriller 18.9%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Horror 12.8%, Dark 10.5%

A black-white-red visual novel in the horror genre.

Why similar: Dark 19.1%, Gore 17.8%, Horror 16.9%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Violent 12.4%

The Broken Dawn is a psychological horror in which you have to explore the abandoned city of Greyfield to find your friends. Explore spooky houses, solve puzzles, and enjoy the atmosphere of this mystical city.

Why similar: Cinematic 21.6%, Psychological Horror 19.2%, Horror 18.4%, Dark 15.6%, Thriller 13%

Save Elizy - is a cooperative survival horror game for 1-4 players. Your path is blocked by demons who will leave you without limbs. Run and hide, save Eliza, but remember - don't let yourself be taken to Hell.

Why similar: Cinematic 23.4%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Gore 16.1%, Thriller 11.2%, Dark 11.2%

A brutal murder has taken place. To that, you find yourself investigating what has happened through cameras set up in the house. Upon investigating you find yourself determining that not everything is as it seems. In the end, you are faced with an important decision to truly understand what happened to the girls with the fabric face.

Why similar: Thriller 22.3%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Horror 19.3%, Adventure 19%, Violent 13.3%

"The Last Visit: 98th" is a psychological indie horror from the first person, in the genre of a walking simulator, in the setting of the post-Soviet winter space. The main focus is on the atmosphere of horror, which is emphasized by realistic 3D graphics.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.3%, Horror 17.7%, Dark 17.6%, Thriller 14.4%, Gore 11.6%

The Unrested is a story-driven first-person horror game. A spirit from your past traps you in an abandoned boarding school. A shadow watching your every step will test you with puzzles while forcing you to confront your fears.

Why similar: Thriller 24.1%, Horror 19.2%, Cinematic 16.5%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Dark 15.3%

Shift realities with the flick of a light switch and plunge into the grotesque to uncover your family's twisted past. A psychological horror game where you must balance the light you need to progress with the terrifying nightmares it summons.

Why similar: Cinematic 27%, Dark 17.9%, Horror 14.4%, Thriller 14%, Psychological Horror 12.7%