Games Like Bramble: The Mountain King

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: Shares the same tense, atmospheric horror and perspective of a small protagonist navigating a grotesquely twisted world.

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 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the emotional, high-stakes journey of survival and deep sibling bonds amidst overwhelming dark forces.

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 14.6%, Adventure 8.8%, Survival Horror 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a similarly grim, puzzle-platformer experience filled with terrifying grotesque creatures and unsettling atmosphere.

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 28.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Dark 11%, Horror 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Deeply rooted in dark mythology with an intense psychological focus and a heavily cinematic presentation.

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 Norse mythology-inspired horror adventure set in a dark, oppressive forest while searching for a lost family member.

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 13%, Emotional 12.9%, Dark 12.7%, Third Person 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Centers heavily on a harrowing sibling rescue mission through a dark, historically grim, and dangerous world.

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 9.7%, Story Rich 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Draws directly from Scandinavian folklore and mythology to tell a deeply emotional adventure story.

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 21.5%, Emotional 21.1%, Survival Horror 9.8%, Third Person 9.4%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends a dark narrative adventure with eerie atmosphere and haunting psychological horror themes.

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 13.8%, Atmospheric 13.1%, 3D Platformer 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a dark, emotional narrative with striking metaphorical creature design and atmospheric exploration.

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 22.9%, Cinematic 22.8%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Dark 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the cinematic, dark mythological tone and visceral presentation of its predecessor.

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 27%, Dark 15.6%, Adventure 15.1%, Third Person 12.4%, Atmospheric 11%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers an atmospheric psychological horror experience with strong narrative focus and eerie dual-reality exploration.

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 14.2%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features an intensely claustrophobic, narrative-driven horror atmosphere with incredible environmental storytelling.

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 24.7%, Horror 24%, Dark 14.9%, Third Person 10.5%, Atmospheric 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Crafted by the creators of Little Nightmares, featuring the same style of dark, cooperative or singleplayer horror adventure.

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 15.7%, Cinematic 15.2%, Emotional 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Horror 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a heavy, emotional story-driven dark fantasy adventure dealing with folklore, spirits, and grim choices.

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 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Immerses players directly into dark Swedish folklore and terrifying Nordic mythological creature encounters.

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 16.1%, Horror 13.4%, Dark 10.9%, Emotional 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a uniquely dark-fantasy and atmospheric adventure built with striking handcrafted visuals.

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 26.3%, Adventure 16.1%, Singleplayer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features cinematic puzzle-adventure gameplay within a gorgeous, atmospheric, and threatening alien world.

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 22.2%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a dark, twisted fairy-tale adventure deeply inspired by Slavic myth and folklore.

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 10.2%, Action-Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on cinematic storytelling, atmospheric tension, and emotional journeying through strange environments.

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 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in dark, wordless cinematic platformer storytelling with a deeply unsettling dystopian vibe.

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 31.1%, Cinematic 19.6%, Dark 13.6%, Survival Horror 10.9%, Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tense, psychological horror adventure through a deeply disorienting and oppressive forest.

Maid of Sker is a first-person survival horror, set in a remote hotel with a gory and macabre history from Welsh folklore. Brave the nightmares of the Quiet Ones. Do not panic…don’t even breathe!

Why similar: Horror 25.1%, Gore 23.1%, Survival Horror 15.5%, Atmospheric 8%, Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A British folk horror game steeped in chilling mythology, stealth, and atmospheric dread.

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 14.7%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Linear 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, fairy-tale inspired puzzle adventure with a grim and eerie art style.

Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

Why similar: Dark 33.9%, Horror 24.3%, Atmospheric 18.7%, Cinematic 10.4%, Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: The atmospheric puzzle-platform predecessor to Inside, sharing a stark, grim, and haunting aesthetic.

In this future viking horror you awake in a sanctuary of steel and concrete, built to research and exploit the worlds of Yggdrasil, and to house an artifact, buried in the earth aeons ago.First person with a futuristic Norse mythology story. Horror adventure in the realms of Yggdrasil.

Why similar: Mythology 40.9%, Horror 22.3%, Gore 21.1%, Adventure 8.9%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A futuristic Viking horror game heavily steeped in Norse mythology and terrifying technological-mythological blends.

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: Horror 37.2%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Story Rich 11.3%, Dark 10.5%, Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy investigation into cosmic dread and psychological unraveling.

Northern Québec, 1970. A bizarre mist —the Brume— is disconnecting a rural mining village from its quiet reality. Step into the shoes of Detective Carl Faubert as he unfolds the mysteries haunting the region while battling for his own survival.

Why similar: Horror 27.3%, Exploration 16.1%, Adventure 14.2%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Story Rich 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the moody, snow-swept northern mystery adventure with a strong focus on narrative and atmosphere.

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 21.1%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Exploration 7.7%, Adventure 7.5%

Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Impress the Gods!

Why similar: Mythology 64.6%, Adventure 13.4%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Exploration 5.8%, Fantasy 3%

Why You'll Like It: Explores Norse mythology through grand-scale atmospheric exploration and boss encounters.

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 19%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Lore-Rich 9.8%, 3D Platformer 8.7%

Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.

Why similar: Horror 26.6%, Atmospheric 18.2%, Survival Horror 16.5%, Adventure 12.7%, Exploration 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a chilling northern wilderness filled with eerie mysteries and folklore atmosphere.

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%

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 17.5%, Cinematic 15.5%, Horror 13%, Gore 10.7%, Dark 10.6%

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 9.9%, Atmospheric 8%

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 29.1%, Dark 21.8%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Emotional 9.6%, Story Rich 9%

Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.

Why similar: Horror 25.9%, Lore-Rich 18.7%, Atmospheric 17.5%, Story Rich 13.3%, Adventure 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark atmospheric adventure focusing on ghosts, secrets, and a young protagonist searching for her father.

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 30.5%, Dark 20.4%, Horror 12.8%, Adventure 12.6%, Atmospheric 12.5%

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 9.9%

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 9.6%

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 14.6%, Dark 12.6%, Atmospheric 8.2%

Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry.

Why similar: Gore 30.5%, Horror 25.5%, Dark 16.5%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Survival Horror 8.6%

Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Horror 16.2%, Survival Horror 14.5%, Dark 13.5%, Atmospheric 7.9%

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 17.3%, Dark 14.2%, Third Person 12.7%, Story Rich 7%

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 23.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, 3D Platformer 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Dark 9.4%

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 10.8%, Story Rich 7.4%

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 31.5%, Horror 19.2%, Dark 14.5%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Story Rich 8.3%

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 23.5%, Emotional 16.7%, Horror 15.6%, Dark 14.1%, Atmospheric 8.5%

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%, Dark 12.9%, Lore-Rich 12.7%, Survival Horror 11.4%

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 14.8%, Dark 13.1%, Survival Horror 11.9%, Third Person 9.2%

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 21.1%, Gore 17.4%, Horror 15.7%, Survival Horror 12.3%, Atmospheric 9.3%

Mundaun is a lovingly hand-penciled horror tale set in a dark, secluded valley of The Alps. Explore various areas full of secrets to discover, survive hostile encounters, drive vehicles, fill your inventory, and solve a variety of handcrafted puzzles.

Why similar: Cinematic 22.7%, Horror 16.1%, Emotional 15.7%, Dark 13.7%, Atmospheric 7.7%

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 23.6%, Horror 22.4%, Lore-Rich 14.8%, Emotional 13.2%, Atmospheric 10.4%

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 11.6%, Atmospheric 11.2%

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 7.9%

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 7.7%, Atmospheric 6.9%

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%

Bye Sweet Carole is a narrative-horror adventure game completely hand-drawn in the style of classic animated films. Follow the trail of missing Carole Simmons and uncover the dark secrets hidden behind her disappearance from Bunny Hall orphanage.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.1%, Horror 18.7%, Survival Horror 16.2%, Dark 13%, Atmospheric 9.4%

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 15.9%, Exploration 10%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

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: Horror 23.6%, Dark Fantasy 23.2%, Dark 14.9%, 3D Platformer 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.3%