Games Like Beneath

A first-person action horror game set in a nightmarish manor infested with zombies, psychotic cultists, and a horde of other horrors. Utilize an assortment of different weapons in a brutal fight for survival as you try to escape from the Nightmare of Decay.

Why similar: Survival Horror 16.4%, Zombies 15%, 1990's 12.9%, FPS 12.7%, Horror 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the essence of old-school survival horror shooters with its retro-inspired visuals and combat.

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

Why similar: Lovecraftian 46.1%, Horror 14.7%, Survival Horror 12.7%, FPS 6.9%, First-Person 6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive Lovecraftian first-person experience that balances intense combat with deep, unsettling cosmic horror.

Forgive Me Father is a dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one left with full senses, you begin a journey in search of answers and relief. How long can you last?

Why similar: Lovecraftian 36.6%, FPS 17.4%, Supernatural 9.8%, Shooter 9.5%, Retro 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly mirrors the Lovecraftian aesthetic and retro FPS gameplay style found in Beneath.

Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.

Why similar: Old School 20.8%, FPS 20.6%, Shooter 13%, Retro 11.2%, Horror 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers gritty, high-quality retro combat that feels like a modern evolution of 90s shooter mechanics.

Prepare to question what is reality, and what is insanity in one of the scariest psychological horrors in years. The tenants are going missing, screams echo and blood seeps through the walls of Clover Hill.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.1%, Survival Horror 17.3%, FPS 13.1%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Horror 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern survival-horror FPS that emphasizes the same claustrophobic atmosphere and psychological tension.

Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 20.9%, FPS 14.9%, Old School 12.5%, Retro 11.6%, 1990's 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for modern retro shooters, offering fast-paced action with a dark, occult-inspired atmosphere.

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: Survival Horror 16.9%, Supernatural 12.7%, FPS 11.4%, Survival 10.9%, Psychological Horror 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at the resource-management and survival-horror aspects that make Beneath's combat so tense.

NEDRA is a story-driven, atmospheric action-adventure blending survival horror with cosmic terror. Set in a Soviet-era Antarctic station, all the explorers have vanished without a trace, leaving you to uncover the chilling truth.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.2%, Survival Horror 13.6%, FPS 11.9%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Horror 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the Lovecraftian FPS exploration and story-driven focus of the seed game.

Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s.

Why similar: Survival Horror 24.3%, Lovecraftian 22.7%, FPS 16%, Retro 9.7%, First-Person 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This immersive sim blends stealth and survival horror with a distinct retro aesthetic that matches the atmospheric depth of Beneath.

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: Zombies 19.3%, Survival Horror 18%, Old School 16.7%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Psychological Horror 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern survival-horror game that prioritizes puzzle-solving and inventory management alongside its dark, atmospheric world.

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

Why similar: Horror 22.7%, Lovecraftian 18.5%, Survival Horror 17.3%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, First-Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person horror title that focuses on atmosphere, physics-based puzzles, and a sense of vulnerability.

THE SHORE is a first person story driven game with an atmospheric environment and narrations, You will encounter mysterious creatures and unravel the secrets behind them. Strong elements of horror, struggle to survive an unknown world that will make you question your own sanity.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 41.5%, FPS 13.9%, Horror 12.2%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a strong Lovecraftian atmosphere and first-person exploration that complements the themes of Beneath.

Dive into a hostile world that challenges your very existence, in this survival horror game with RPG elements. Unravel a thousand-year-old mystery, risk your sanity and face the Outer Gods with your skills. Every bullet and every decision counts now, are you up to the task?

Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.4%, Survival Horror 13%, Supernatural 12.3%, FPS 9.4%, Psychological Horror 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the Lovecraftian narrative and survival horror elements that drive the story in Beneath.

In this immersive sci-fi thriller, you will experience the atmosphere of classic 3D games as you solve puzzles, follow an intriguing non-linear storyline, and engage in battles with monsters.

Why similar: Survival Horror 21.6%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, FPS 13.6%, Old School 13.5%, Shooter 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric survival horror game that prioritizes exploration and psychological tension in a first-person view.

Descend into madness in a first-person survival horror inspired by Lovecraft and Giger. Solve the mystery of esoteric cults. Cross the gate to the blasphemous land of Lusst’ghaa. Play the new M-rated cut of the fan-favorite Lust from Beyond.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.2%, Survival Horror 14%, Psychological 13.6%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Survival 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features strong Lovecraftian themes and first-person survival horror elements that align with the seed game's tone.

Dead Beacon is a first-person survival horror inspired by late 1990s games and taking place in the Beacon manor, a location crawling with zombies and creatures governed by a malevolent will. Survive using the given array of weapons and escape the island.

Why similar: 1990's 16.8%, Zombies 15.4%, Survival Horror 12.9%, Horror 10.4%, Shooter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented horror game that leans into the 90s aesthetic and first-person combat.

Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.

Why similar: FPS 32.7%, Horror 25.6%, Shooter 9.9%, Psychological Horror 7.1%, Atmospheric 6%

Why You'll Like It: Masterfully blends high-octane FPS combat with psychological horror elements that keep the player on edge.

HROT is a single-player retro FPS set in a small socialist country neighboring Soviet Union (Czechoslovakia) after an unspecified disaster in 1986. Those times were dark and terrifying and so is the game.

Why similar: FPS 23.7%, Retro 20.7%, Old School 15.1%, Shooter 11.4%, First-Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a bleak, old-school atmosphere with challenging combat that feels right at home in a 90s-inspired shooter.

A first-person fight to the death in the depths of space!

Why similar: FPS 19.1%, Survival Horror 18.1%, Horror 15.4%, Shooter 9.1%, First-Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This remake offers deep survival mechanics and atmospheric exploration within a retro-inspired sci-fi horror setting.

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 21.8%, Survival Horror 17.6%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Psychological 11.2%, Zombies 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, survival-focused horror experience that utilizes a first-person perspective to create genuine dread.

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: Survival Horror 20.2%, Supernatural 16%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Horror 11.7%, Shooter 9%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the survival-horror and psychological tension of the seed game with its dark, narrative-driven approach.

Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.

Why similar: FPS 22.7%, Retro 17.3%, Old School 15.4%, 1990's 10.3%, Horror 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, gothic retro shooter that provides challenging combat and a heavy, oppressive atmosphere.

Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware.

Why similar: FPS 38.1%, Retro 27.5%, Shooter 14.6%, First-Person 6.2%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality modern retro shooter that emphasizes visceral, gore-filled combat and classic level design.

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: Lovecraftian 17.6%, Survival Horror 13.3%, Psychological 12.2%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Horror 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers intense psychological horror with a claustrophobic first-person perspective that emphasizes survival.

Dread Templar is a fast-paced hardcore old-school FPS, combining classic 90s shooter and modern FPS elements. Unlock and combine dozens of weapon upgrades and skills, embrace the Dread Force and obliterate hordes of fiendish enemies. Become the scariest thing in hell and get your revenge!

Why similar: 1990's 19.3%, FPS 18.1%, Old School 17.1%, Retro 13.8%, Shooter 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced retro shooter that features dark, occult-themed environments and satisfying weapon feedback.

Classic DS horror reborn. Awaken in an abandoned hospital with no memory, no escape and unspeakable horrors lurking in the dark. The horror classic Dementium: The Ward returns, enhanced for 4K display and Steam Deck Verified, where every shadow hides a new threat, and every corridor a new nightmare.

Why similar: Survival Horror 16.3%, Psychological 13.2%, Lovecraftian 10.4%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Old School 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired survival horror game with a focus on claustrophobic combat and psychological themes.

A retro FPS with an artistically gritty setting from the early 2000's. Uncover futuristic weapons lost to time and face off against terrifying bosses. Do you have what it takes to stand against the darkness and save humanity from the brink of extinction?

Why similar: FPS 19.1%, Horror 15.4%, Shooter 12.6%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Zombies 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi horror FPS that emphasizes lore and atmosphere, fitting the 'story-driven' requirement of the seed game.

Tank controls. Fixed cameras. Pure Terror. Set in a haunting world of twisted experiments and occult nightmares, this game brings back the survival horror mechanics you know and love while pushing the genre into terrifying new depths.

Why similar: Zombies 16%, Survival Horror 16%, 1990's 13.6%, Old School 9.7%, Psychological Horror 9.3%

A thrilling retro-styled shooter with survival-horror elements, inspired by the design of Resident Evil and the atmosphere of Bioshock. Spend an hour delving deep into a seaside bunker in an uncanny land, uncovering its secrets and surviving against the cosmic terrors which dwell within.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.1%, Old School 12.2%, 1990's 11.9%, FPS 10.8%, Survival Horror 9.7%

Putrefaction is a First Person Shooter with horror elements, lots of enemies and weapons, heavily inspired by old-school shooter classics.

Why similar: FPS 27.9%, Horror 18%, Zombies 14.5%, Old School 11.3%, Shooter 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: An indie FPS that leans heavily into the gore and horror elements of the genre.

EBOLA VILLAGE - this is a classic survival horror game from the 90s with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Solve puzzles, follow the story carefully and use various weapons in a brutal fight for survival. Danger lurks at every turn.

Why similar: Zombies 14.5%, Survival Horror 14.1%, 1990's 12.9%, FPS 11.1%, Horror 8.5%

Psychological single-player first-person horror. Explore dark environments, fight with melee and guns, and solve puzzles in this retro 2000s-inspired nightmare where the truth is more terrifying than the monsters.

Why similar: Survival Horror 16.8%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, FPS 12.2%, Retro 10.2%, Psychological 9.4%

Heavy Metal Death Can is an old-school survival horror game set on a Swedish Cold War–era submarine. Trapped beneath the ocean, you must fight against the terrifying Sludge which has turned your crew into Zombies. Look for survivors and uncover the truth behind the madness.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 17.9%, Survival Horror 17.8%, Zombies 17%, Retro 10.8%, 1990's 10.6%

Explore your decaying mind in this story driven retro survival horror FPS. Manage scarce resources, solve puzzles, and fight your way back to the living.

Why similar: Survival Horror 20.5%, Horror 11.8%, Old School 9.8%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Retro 9.3%

An immersive, first-person survival shooter where you step into the boots of Special Agent Aiden Clark. Dive deep into a hazardous underground laboratory, tasked with the perilous mission of neutralizing a biological menace and securing a pathogen sample.

Why similar: Survival Horror 22%, Zombies 20.9%, FPS 16.1%, Horror 11.7%, Shooter 10.2%

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: Lovecraftian 51.1%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Horror 14.6%, First-Person 9.3%, Action 3.1%

Emergency Protocol activated: Dark Energy Particle Synthesis failed. Now you – late and alone – must navigate a facility where science and sanity have collapsed. Face entities born from the corruption of dark energy in this atmospheric FPS-horror hybrid, where human ambition meets primal terror.

Why similar: Survival Horror 14.5%, Supernatural 13.3%, 1990's 12.3%, FPS 10.5%, Zombies 9.3%

Witch Hunt is a challenging horror themed hunting game that takes place in the 18th century. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linearity, and atmosphere.

Why similar: Supernatural 17.2%, Survival Horror 16.8%, FPS 11.1%, Survival 10.9%, Horror 10.5%

Death In Abyss is an intense flight shooter that challenges you to utilize your maneuverability and explosive firepower to survive against the deep-sea hostilities. In your descent, the nightmares can only get worse.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.3%, Old School 16.2%, Retro 12.7%, Horror 12.3%, Shooter 11.3%

Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare.

Why similar: Survival Horror 18.9%, Old School 15.2%, Zombies 13.1%, Horror 10.9%, 1990's 9.1%

Echoes of the Living is a dark Classic Survival Horror inspired by the greatest hits from the 90's focused on reimagining visual horror, your goal is to make it out alive while uncovering the truth about the incident.

Why similar: Zombies 20.8%, Survival Horror 20.7%, 1990's 15.7%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Horror 11.2%

80's horror inspired FPS, a nightmarish scene taking place at an abandoned orphanage.

Why similar: 1990's 14.8%, FPS 14.1%, Psychological 12.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Horror 8.1%

Cryptid is a single-player horror fps game that chronicles an experienced hunter and a creature's encounter from the perspective of the Body Cam.

Why similar: Supernatural 19.2%, FPS 16.5%, Survival Horror 12.1%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, First-Person 8.6%

Explore 12 horror games made in 10 days connected by a meta narrative experience you didn't expect. Step into a world of darkness and discover the secrets you didn't know were right beneath the surface. Find the tapes and unlock the mystery inside the Dread X Collection 2.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.9%, Survival Horror 12.8%, 1990's 10.5%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Horror 7.9%

A small town is being taken over by ghouls. Solve puzzles, carefully read notes and use various weapons against horrific and evolving enemies to uncover what is behind this gruesome event. Eternal Evil is an old-school survival-horror game.

Why similar: Survival Horror 18.6%, Zombies 16.9%, FPS 10.7%, Horror 10.6%, Psychological Horror 9%

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 32.1%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Psychological 12.8%, Supernatural 12.5%, Horror 10.4%

Enter the mind of traumatized WW1 veteran Alexander Dockter and experience the terrorizing nightmare of trying to escape a sinking ocean liner while being haunted by the most terrifying entities you’ve ever come across.

Why similar: Survival Horror 17%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, FPS 13.7%, Horror 12.7%, Survival 9.8%

DEMON DUST is a Survival Horror Dungeon Crawler with a unique, mouse driven interface. Gain knowledge to survive and reach deeper and deeper floors.

Why similar: Survival Horror 19.5%, Shooter 16.2%, Horror 15.8%, Retro 12.6%, First-Person 12.4%

Prepare for terror in this ground-breaking classic old-school FPS. Following the destruction of Time you are left to battle in this horrific hellhole of multilevel interconnected missions populated by gruesome grotesque creatures.

Why similar: FPS 17.1%, Old School 16.8%, 1990's 14.9%, Retro 12.6%, Shooter 10.2%

Affliction is a survival horror shooter designed to engage players with a thrilling storyline, surreal environments, merciless foes, a chilling atmosphere, and an unforgettable gameplay experience. Players must explore, scavenge, and fight in order to survive and live to tell the tale.

Why similar: FPS 21.5%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Shooter 15.1%, Horror 14%, First-Person 11.3%

A whole new breed of survival horror emerges with Cronos: The New Dawn. Survive the brutal wastelands of the future, fight nightmarish merging creatures and jump back in time to harvest souls as you seek to uncover the origins of the apocalypse that wiped out humanity.

Why similar: Survival Horror 32.9%, Horror 19%, Combat 15%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Atmospheric 11.1%

Immerse yourself in retro top-down visuals as you face the horrors of Breckenridge Hall through intense first-person combat. Scavenge, solve puzzles, and upgrade your gear. Do whatever it takes to survive—but remember: You Will Die Here Tonight.

Why similar: Zombies 24.3%, Psychological Horror 18%, Survival Horror 16.6%, Combat 10.5%, Horror 9.7%

Submarine’s haunted! Hunt and be hunted in this horror dungeon crawler inspired by the decay of the Soviet Union (and immersive RPGs from the 90s).

Why similar: Lovecraftian 28.3%, Survival Horror 16.9%, FPS 14.5%, Supernatural 12.4%, Horror 8.8%

Fortuito: Lost History is an indie adventure first-person horror, face the unknown with classic fps mechanics, solve puzzles and immerse in this bad trip!

Why similar: 1990's 17.6%, FPS 16.2%, Supernatural 15.6%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Retro 8.8%

ROUTINE is a First Person Sci-Fi Horror set on an abandoned lunar base designed around an 80s vision of the future. Explore and investigate your surroundings as you survive against unknown threats.

Why similar: Survival Horror 25%, Psychological Horror 22.8%, Horror 15.4%, Atmospheric 11.6%, First-Person 11.2%

Uncover the chilling secrets beneath the Antarctic ice in this survival horror FPS. Shoot unimaginable creatures, solve cryptic puzzles, and fight for your life in the frozen wastelands.​

Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.5%, Horror 12%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Survival Horror 9.4%, Survival 8.1%

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: Survival Horror 22.1%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Horror 16.3%, Survival 14%, First-Person 10.7%

Death Below - is a third-person action adventure with elements of survival horror. The plot of the game is based on the legend of the Soviet experiment of the 1940s.You will plunge into a dark world, and begin an exciting investigation, fighting on your way with thousands of distraught people

Why similar: Zombies 23.4%, Survival Horror 21.3%, Survival 12.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Horror 10.9%