- #1 A Plague Tale: Requiem
97% matchVery Positive91% of 26,638 reviews2022
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.
Why similar: Cinematic 27.2%, Emotional 15.4%, Dark 11.8%, Third Person 10.1%, Atmospheric 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deeply emotional, cinematic narrative set in a dark, oppressive world filled with supernatural threats.
- #2 Little Nightmares II
96% matchVery Positive93% of 58,390 reviews2021
Dev: Tarsier StudiosPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.
Why similar: Horror 37.5%, Dark 21.9%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Adventure 10.5%, Story Rich 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same sense of a small, vulnerable protagonist navigating a grotesque and terrifying world through cinematic platforming.
- #3 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
96% matchVery Positive90% of 76,493 reviews2017
Dev: Ninja Theory
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.
Why similar: Mythology 28%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Dark 11%, Horror 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features intense psychological horror and deep ties to mythology, mirroring the dark, atmospheric journey of the seed game.
- #4 Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga
95% matchVery Positive87% of 9,936 reviews2024
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.
Why similar: Mythology 23%, Cinematic 22.8%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Dark 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the cinematic, high-fidelity exploration of trauma and mythology in a dark, unforgiving landscape.
- #5 A Plague Tale: Innocence
94% matchVery Positive93% of 71,326 reviews2019
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.
Why similar: Story Rich 14.4%, Horror 12.9%, Emotional 12.9%, Dark 12.7%, Atmospheric 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the essential foundation for the series, focusing on the bond between siblings in a grim, historical-fantasy setting.
- #6 INSIDE
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 75,704 reviews2016
Dev: Playdead
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
Why similar: Cinematic 32.2%, Horror 17.7%, Dark 16.8%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in wordless, atmospheric storytelling that forces a small child through a dark, dangerous, and surreal environment.
- #7 Little Nightmares
93% matchVery Positive95% of 116,515 reviews2017
Dev: Tarsier StudiosPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.
Why similar: Horror 32.7%, Dark 19.6%, Atmospheric 14.7%, Adventure 8.7%, Survival Horror 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: The original game that defined the 'small child in a giant, terrifying world' sub-genre with its unique art style and horror elements.
- #8 Somerville
92% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,884 reviews2022
Dev: Jumpship
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.
Why similar: Cinematic 28.3%, Emotional 20.7%, Dark 12.9%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Story Rich 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Uses cinematic, wordless storytelling to convey a sense of scale and dread in a world changed by a mysterious event.
- #9 Röki
91% matchVery Positive89% of 3,214 reviews2020
Dev: Polygon TreehousePub: United Label
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.
Why similar: Mythology 33.8%, Emotional 21%, Third Person 11.9%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Story Rich 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, story-rich adventure heavily inspired by Nordic folklore and emotional discovery.
- #10 Alice: Madness Returns
91% matchVery Positive91% of 30,698 reviews2011
Dev: Spicy Horse GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.7%, Horror 17.9%, 3D Platformer 13.4%, Third Person 11.1%, Atmospheric 8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, twisted take on classic fairy tales that emphasizes surreal horror and action-adventure gameplay.
- #11 Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
90% matchVery Positive94% of 41,280 reviews2013
Dev: Starbreeze Studios ABPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.
Why similar: Emotional 32.8%, Atmospheric 20.8%, Adventure 18%, Story Rich 13.1%, Fantasy 7%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a poignant, fairy-tale-inspired journey that relies on emotional storytelling and environmental discovery.
- #12 BLACKTAIL
89% matchVery Positive81% of 2,830 reviews2022
Dev: THE PARASIGHTPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.
Why similar: Mythology 42.5%, Dark Fantasy 22.3%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Story Rich 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Deeply rooted in Slavic folklore, this game offers a dark, atmospheric exploration of myths and moral choices.
- #13 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
88% matchVery Positive92% of 17,542 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Why similar: Cinematic 27%, 3D Platformer 13.3%, Third Person 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Atmospheric 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines beautiful, cinematic visuals with dark, spiritual themes and challenging combat encounters.
- #14 Sea of Solitude
89% matchVery Positive83% of 2,107 reviews2020
Dev: Jo-Mei GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
When humans get too lonely, they turn into monsters… Set sail across a beautiful and evolving world of darkness and light, and discover what it means to be human.
Why similar: Emotional 33.6%, Dark 24.2%, Adventure 13.7%, Atmospheric 13.1%, 3D Platformer 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional, metaphorical journey through a dark, flooded world that mirrors the internal struggles of its protagonist.
- #15 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
86% matchVery Positive84% of 9,137 reviews2024
Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 15.8%, Cinematic 15.2%, Emotional 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Horror 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric action-adventure that deals with spirits, folklore, and the heavy emotional toll of loss.
- #16 The Medium
86% matchVery Positive89% of 10,180 reviews2021
Dev: Bloober TeamPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 26.7%, Dark 15.6%, Adventure 15.1%, Third Person 12.2%, Atmospheric 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that explores dual realities, matching the dark, supernatural tone of the seed game.
- #17 Through the Woods
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,677 reviews2016
Dev: AntagonistPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure set in a forest on the western shores of Norway that tells the story of a mother and her missing son.
Why similar: Mythology 27.8%, Horror 14.9%, Cinematic 10.9%, Third Person 8.8%, Survival Horror 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person horror adventure heavily inspired by Norse mythology and the fear of the unknown in the wilderness.
- #18 INMOST
85% matchVery Positive91% of 7,360 reviews2020
Dev: Hidden Layer GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Escape the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth in this cinematic puzzle platformer. Explore a hauntingly beautiful world, with three playable characters, in one dark, interconnected story.
Why similar: Cinematic 20.8%, Emotional 17.3%, Dark 15.4%, Horror 12.4%, Atmospheric 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional, dark narrative-driven game that uses pixel art to convey deep themes of grief and survival.
- #19 Lost in Random™
84% matchVery Positive89% of 5,280 reviews2021
Dev: ZoinkPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play the odds in Lost in Random™, a gothic-fairy-tale-inspired action-adventure where every citizen’s fate is determined by a roll of the dice.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19%, Adventure 15.7%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Exploration 11.9%, Third Person 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, gothic fairy-tale aesthetic that perfectly matches the dark, whimsical tone of Bramble.
- #20 GYLT
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,285 reviews2023
Dev: Haven MediaPub: Parallel Circles
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Shape your fears… Fear the shapes. Embark on a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions in this narrative adventure game with puzzles, stealth and action.
Why similar: Horror 21.6%, Emotional 21.1%, Survival Horror 9.8%, Third Person 9.4%, Exploration 8%
Why You'll Like It: A stealth-horror adventure that deals with bullying and fear through a dark, surreal lens.
- #21 LIMBO
83% matchVery Positive92% of 61,975 reviews2011
Dev: Playdead
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
Why similar: Dark 34%, Horror 24.2%, Atmospheric 18.8%, Cinematic 10.5%, Adventure 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational dark puzzle-platformer that perfectly captures the feeling of being a small, helpless creature in a hostile environment.
- #22 Planet of Lana
81% matchVery Positive93% of 10,461 reviews2023
Dev: WishfullyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.
Why similar: Emotional 50.9%, Atmospheric 26.5%, Adventure 15.9%, Singleplayer 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic puzzle-platformer that emphasizes the bond between companions in a beautiful yet dangerous world.
- #23 Creepy Tale
82% matchVery Positive86% of 2,970 reviews2020
Dev: Creepy Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Creepy quest with the atmosphere of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales. Go through a dangerous adventure filled with puzzles and challenges! Perhaps it is you who will be able to solve all the secrets of forest and save the peaceful creatures?
Why similar: Dark 26.4%, Horror 19%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Linear 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-adventure game that leans into the dark, fairy-tale aesthetic with a focus on exploration and mystery.
- #24 Still Wakes the Deep
79% matchVery Positive88% of 12,881 reviews2024
Dev: The Chinese RoomPub: Secret Mode
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
1975. Disaster strikes the Beira D oil rig off the coast of Scotland. Navigate the collapsing rig to save your crew from an otherworldly horror on the edge of all logic and reality in this 3x BAFTA Games Award-winning narrative horror experience.
Why similar: Cinematic 21.4%, Gore 19.3%, Horror 19.2%, Dark 14.1%, Atmospheric 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes, atmospheric horror game that excels at building tension and dread in an isolated, dangerous location.
- #25 White Shadows
81% matchVery Positive82% of 2,058 reviews2021
Dev: MonokelPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The wolves are watching! Venture through a captivating but brutal dystopia where our young adventurer Ravengirl will travel through this huge city’s brightest highs and delve to its darkest depths on her perilous journey of discovery and finding her destiny where hope seems in short supply.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 17.6%, Cinematic 15.4%, Horror 13%, Gore 10.7%, Dark 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric puzzle-platformer that uses a striking monochromatic art style to tell a grim, allegorical story.
- #26 Unforgiving - A Northern Hymn
82% matchVery Positive83% of 1,592 reviews2017
Dev: Angry Demon Studio
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Unforgiving - A Northern Hymn is a first person horror game heavily inspired by Swedish folklore and the Nordic mythology to create the nightmares that's been haunting Swedish children for many generations.
Why similar: Horror 29.4%, Mythology 28.5%, Gore 15.4%, Survival Horror 10.1%, Adventure 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that draws directly from Swedish folklore to create a terrifying, authentic experience.
- #27 The Midnight Walk
78% matchVery Positive93% of 2,881 reviews2025
Dev: MoonHoodPub: Fast Travel Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Follow The Midnight Walk in a dark adventure from the minds behind Lost in Random. Befriend a lost lantern creature and light your way through a world of wonder and terror. Outsmart monsters and marvel at details in a landscape handcrafted with real clay and animated in a stop motion style.
Why similar: Cinematic 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Horror 13.3%, Dark 10.9%, Emotional 10.2%
- #28 REANIMAL
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 25,075 reviews2026
Dev: Tarsier StudiosPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The creators of Little Nightmares™ I & II have returned to take you on a darker, more terrifying journey than ever before. In this horror adventure game, a brother & sister go through hell to rescue their missing friends and escape the island that they used to call home.
Why similar: Cinematic 24.8%, Horror 23.9%, Dark 14.8%, Third Person 10.6%, Atmospheric 9.5%
- #29 The Darkest Tales
80% matchMostly Positive71% of 930 reviews2022
Dev: Trinity TeamPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear heads to the far side of “happily ever after” to rescue his owner, Alicia.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.6%, Emotional 16.8%, Horror 15.6%, Dark 14.1%, Atmospheric 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy action-adventure that reimagines classic fairy tales with a grim and challenging twist.
- #30 Scorn
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 19,649 reviews2022
Dev: Ebb SoftwarePub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry.
Why similar: Gore 30.4%, Horror 25.5%, Dark 16.4%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Survival Horror 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a grotesque, atmospheric, and wordless horror experience that focuses on environmental storytelling.
- #31 Herdling
76% matchVery Positive94% of 1,004 reviews2025
Dev: OkomotivePub: Panic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.
Why similar: Cinematic 22.6%, Emotional 16%, Dark 10.2%, 3D Platformer 7.8%, Third Person 7.7%
- #32 Praey for the Gods
78% matchVery Positive81% of 3,148 reviews2021
Dev: No Matter Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.
Why similar: Mythology 20.6%, Cinematic 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Lore-Rich 9.9%, 3D Platformer 8.7%
- #33 One-Eyed Likho
75% matchVery Positive94% of 1,253 reviews2025
Dev: Morteshka
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
One-Eyed Likho is a grim first-person horror adventure set in a world inspired by a dark, Slavic fairy tale. Explore an unsettling and twisted land set in 19th-century Russia in your endeavor to escape your own evil fate.
Why similar: Mythology 44.9%, Horror 21%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Exploration 7.7%, Adventure 7.4%
- #34 Creepy Tale 2
77% matchVery Positive86% of 1,568 reviews2021
Dev: Creepy Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Experience the creepy tension of a brothers Grimm fairy tale in this puzzle adventure game. Follow the young and brave Lars as he embarks on a dangerous journey to save his sisters mind from the clutches of a mysterious evil.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 29.4%, Dark 21.7%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Emotional 9.6%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #35 The Last Campfire
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,373 reviews2021
Dev: Hello Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.
Why similar: Emotional 23.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, 3D Platformer 11.3%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Dark 9.5%
- #36 Vasilisa and Baba Yaga
73% matchVery Positive90% of 972 reviews2024
Dev: Baba Yaga Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
An adventure game based on the Russian folktale "Vasilisa the Beautiful". A scary story about the journey to the mistress of the forbidden forest for magical powers.
Why similar: Mythology 27.1%, Horror 17%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Dark 12.6%, Atmospheric 8.3%
- #37 SONG OF HORROR COMPLETE EDITION
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,080 reviews2019
Dev: Protocol GamesPub: 🚀 Raiser Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Cinematic 22.3%, Horror 13%, Dark 11.8%, Survival Horror 11.2%, Third Person 9.8%
- #38 Blair Witch
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 8,109 reviews2019
Dev: Bloober Team SAPub: Bloober Team NA
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A first-person, story-driven psychological horror game based on the cinematic lore of the Blair Witch. Explore the haunted grounds of the Black Hills Forest in a harrowing investigation that forces you to confront the evil that resides deep in the woods.
Why similar: Horror 31%, Cinematic 19.7%, Dark 13.7%, Survival Horror 10.9%, Adventure 10%
- #39 Creepy Tale: Some Other Place
72% matchVery Positive94% of 657 reviews2024
Dev: Creepy Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Creepy Tale is a mysterious adventure rich in riddles and eerie atmosphere. An autumn morning promised a quiet fishing trip, but events took Martin to "some other place." Find the way home, uncover loads of secrets, and save everyone that you can.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 30.6%, Dark 20.4%, Horror 12.8%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Adventure 12.4%
- #40 INDIKA
71% matchVery Positive89% of 9,251 reviews2024
Dev: Odd MeterPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Play a third-person, story-driven game set in alternative Russia at the turn of the XIX century where religious visions clash with harsh reality. INDIKA tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual companion by her side, the devil himself.
Why similar: Cinematic 26.1%, Horror 17.5%, Dark 14.4%, Third Person 12.7%, Story Rich 7%
- #41 Martha Is Dead
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,915 reviews2022
Dev: LKAPub: Wired Productions
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Cinematic 31.4%, Horror 19.3%, Dark 14.5%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #42 Year Walk
74% matchVery Positive90% of 2,021 reviews2014
Dev: Simogo
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Venture out into the dark woods where strange creatures roam, on a vision quest set in 19th century Sweden. Solve and decipher cryptic puzzles, listen for clues, and learn about mysterious folklore creatures in the built-in encyclopedia as you seek to foresee your future.
Why similar: Mythology 33.8%, Dark 19.2%, Horror 19.2%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #43 Lempo
72% matchVery Positive83% of 152 reviews2023
Dev: One Trick EntertainmentPub: PID Games
Windows
Find your way back home before Metsänpeitto, an otherworldly plane of existence, consumes you. Lempo is a psychological horror game inspired by Finnish mythology with an emphasis on exploration.
Why similar: Mythology 34%, Horror 16.7%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Dark 12.8%, Survival Horror 11.3%
- #44 Ayasa: Shadows of Silence
71% matchMixed67% of 106 reviews2025
Dev: Aya Games
Windows
A dark tale of survival and conscience, blending platforming, puzzles, and haunting beauty. Journey through surreal lands where every choice shapes the fate of a world on the edge of ruin will you restore the light or embrace the darkness?
Why similar: Horror 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Dark 13.2%, Survival Horror 11.9%, Third Person 9.2%
- #45 South of Midnight
68% matchVery Positive94% of 4,715 reviews2025
Dev: Compulsion Games
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.
Why similar: Dark 16.1%, 3D Platformer 14.3%, Third Person 14%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Atmospheric 11.3%
- #46 GORE
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 140 reviews2025
Dev: CosmicArcade
Windows
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: Cinematic 21.2%, Gore 17%, Horror 15.6%, Survival Horror 12.3%, Atmospheric 9.4%
- #47 The Beast Inside
71% matchVery Positive83% of 12,117 reviews2019
Dev: Illusion Ray
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 40.1%, Survival Horror 18.5%, Gore 14.2%, Adventure 7.6%, Atmospheric 7%
- #48 Ad Infinitum
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,676 reviews2023
Dev: HekatePub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Horror 22.6%, Gore 18%, Survival Horror 17.7%, Dark 15.7%, Atmospheric 10.1%
- #49 Spirit of the North
70% matchVery Positive84% of 6,584 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 16.6%, Third Person 15.9%, Atmospheric 14.6%, Linear 13.3%, Exploration 10.6%
- #50 Fantasmagorie
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 227 reviews2024
Dev: Needlepoint Productions
Windows
Journey through a distorted theatre held together by the fragile mind of a grieving puppet master. With only a needle and thread, traverse through this world and evade twisted and terrifying creations. Shatter the delusion and unravel the truth behind it all.
Why similar: Cinematic 26.6%, Emotional 17%, Horror 12.6%, Dark 11%, Atmospheric 8.1%
- #51 Creepy Tale: Snow Child
65% matchVery Positive92% of 277 reviews2026
Dev: Creepy Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
An explosive mix of action and mystery, seasoned with black humor and a sinister atmosphere. Journey into Hell alongside a brave boy named Blizzy and defeat Evil itself. Save the world and become a hero. But at what cost?
Why similar: Dark 23.7%, Horror 22.3%, Lore-Rich 14.9%, Emotional 13.2%, Atmospheric 10.4%
- #52 Ginkgo
69% matchVery Positive92% of 341 reviews2020
Dev: Ginkgo
Windows
Ginkgo is a single player 3D horror game inspired by East Asian horror. Armed with a magic needle that can sew parts of the world together, solve puzzles and outsmart monsters as you explore a surreal world.
Why similar: Cinematic 28.4%, Horror 17.5%, Emotional 12.7%, 3D Platformer 10.3%, Atmospheric 7.2%
- #53 Fe
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 930 reviews2020
Dev: ZoinkPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. Become Fe and discover a world that you will never want to leave.
Why similar: Dark 29.2%, Atmospheric 19.8%, 3D Platformer 15.2%, Fantasy 14.6%, Adventure 11.6%
- #54 Arise: A Simple Story
67% matchVery Positive92% of 3,165 reviews2020
Dev: Piccolo StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Embark on an emotional journey of losing the love of one's life. Manipulate time, solve puzzles, reshape surroundings as you push forward into the bittersweet recollections of a past life. This is a story about happiness and hardship, joy and sorrow. A story that all of us will one day experience.
Why similar: Emotional 34.8%, 3D Platformer 21%, Third Person 12.3%, Exploration 11.2%, Story Rich 10.3%
- #55 Idols of Ash
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,355 reviews2026
Dev: Leafy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Grapple, clamber and fall thousands of meters down into a dark and ancient place in this first-person horror climbing game. You are being hunted.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.9%, Horror 23%, Dark 14.7%, 3D Platformer 11.8%, Atmospheric 11.3%
- #56 HORROR TALES: The Wine
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 483 reviews2021
Dev: Carlos Coronado
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Explore a post-pandemic fictional Mediterranean island and confront your fears! Immerse yourself in a seemingly abandoned city and struggle to find a precious Banydebosc red wine bottle to cure your loved ones. But be aware; your Nemesis is hunting you. Indie Jumpscares included! :D
Why similar: Horror 13.9%, Lore-Rich 13.6%, Survival Horror 13.2%, Dark 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%
- #57 The Cursed Forest
68% matchVery Positive89% of 891 reviews2019
Dev: KPy3OPub: Grable Team
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Immerse yourself in the obscure and mysterious autumnal forest, where every wrong step could be your last. As you travel uncover the dark story behind this place, where beauty and danger have become as one.
Why similar: Dark 19.7%, Horror 18.1%, Atmospheric 16.7%, Exploration 11.7%, Adventure 10.3%
- #58 A Juggler's Tale
66% matchVery Positive92% of 2,277 reviews2021
Dev: kaleidoscubePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?
Why similar: Cinematic 40.1%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Story Rich 11.8%, Exploration 9.5%, Fantasy 9.3%
- #59 The Shore
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,989 reviews2021
Dev: Ares DragonisPub: Dragonis Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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: Horror 26.7%, Mythology 24.1%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Exploration 10%, Action-Adventure 9%
