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 37.4%, Dark 22.2%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Adventure 10.2%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same core DNA of cinematic, dark puzzle-platforming with a focus on vulnerable protagonists in a hostile 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 24.7%, Emotional 14.5%, Narration 11.1%, Dark 10.9%, Third Person 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similarly high-fidelity, emotional, and cinematic journey through a dark, dangerous world.

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: Cinematic 23%, Mythology 22.5%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Dark 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the cinematic intensity and psychological depth of Bramble while exploring dark, mythological themes.

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 32.6%, Dark 19.9%, Atmospheric 15%, Survival Horror 8.5%, Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to the genre's modern style, featuring the same oppressive atmosphere and environmental storytelling.

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 14.6%, Emotional 13.1%, Dark 12.8%, Horror 12.5%, Atmospheric 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a grounded, emotional narrative set in a grim, historical fantasy world that mirrors Bramble's tone.

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 32.3%, Horror 17.4%, Dark 16.9%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric, wordless storytelling that uses environmental cues to build a sense of dread.

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 27.7%, Horror 14.8%, Cinematic 11.2%, Third Person 8.7%, Survival Horror 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Deeply rooted in Norse mythology and atmosphere, capturing the same folklore-inspired horror found in Bramble.

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 25.1%, Horror 18.7%, 3D Platformer 13.8%, Third Person 11.6%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy adventure that blends platforming and combat within a twisted, imaginative world.

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 35.9%, Atmospheric 22.6%, Adventure 18.7%, Story Rich 14.1%, Third Person 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on an emotional, narrative-driven journey through a wondrous yet dangerous landscape.

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 20.7%, Emotional 17.7%, Dark 15.4%, Horror 12.2%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A hauntingly beautiful, story-rich adventure that excels at atmospheric, dark storytelling.

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 34.1%, Dark 24.3%, Adventure 13.3%, Atmospheric 13.1%, 3D Platformer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, dark adventure that uses platforming to explore themes of loneliness and trauma.

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

Why similar: Dark 34.2%, Horror 23.9%, Atmospheric 19%, Cinematic 10.5%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential dark, atmospheric puzzle-platformer that set the stage for many modern cinematic horror games.

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 15.5%, Adventure 14.7%, Third Person 11.8%, Atmospheric 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a dual-reality mechanic to explore dark, atmospheric environments with a strong narrative focus.

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 19.9%, Adventure 17.2%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Exploration 13%, Third Person 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique, dark fantasy aesthetic with a strong emphasis on cinematic storytelling and world-building.

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 42.3%, Dark Fantasy 22.4%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A folklore-inspired adventure that blends dark narrative with exploration in a twisted, mythical forest.

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: Narration 24.6%, Emotional 16.8%, Horror 16.5%, Survival Horror 7.5%, Third Person 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven horror adventure that balances stealth and exploration with a deeply emotional story.

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: Narration 15.8%, Lore-Rich 14.1%, Cinematic 13%, Emotional 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A lore-rich, emotional journey that deals with death, spirits, and atmospheric exploration.

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 25.3%, Horror 22.6%, Dark 14.9%, Third Person 10.8%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric horror-adventure that emphasizes the same sense of vulnerability and exploration found in Bramble.

In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.

Why similar: Cinematic 28.2%, Emotional 21.1%, Dark 13%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Story Rich 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, atmospheric sci-fi adventure that relies on environmental storytelling rather than dialogue.

Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!

Why similar: Narration 30.9%, Dark Fantasy 23.8%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Story Rich 10.5%, Atmospheric 10%

Why You'll Like It: While more combat-focused, it captures a dark, atmospheric fantasy world with a distinct, grim art style.

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 17.8%, Cinematic 15.4%, Horror 12.8%, Gore 10.7%, Dark 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A striking, monochromatic puzzle-platformer that explores dark themes through a cinematic lens.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Narration 21.3%, Story Rich 18.9%, Atmospheric 18.3%, Exploration 9.3%, Dark 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: While less focused on combat, it is the gold standard for emotional, narrative-driven exploration.

Experience the epic journey of Nuna and Fox as they search for the source of an eternal blizzard that threatens the survival of everything they have ever known.

Why similar: Atmospheric 46.6%, Story Rich 24.8%, Adventure 24.2%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Directly inspired by indigenous folklore, offering a similar sense of cultural discovery and atmospheric adventure.

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

Why similar: Horror 20.6%, Gore 17.7%, Survival Horror 15.7%, Dark 15.5%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in psychological horror that forces players to confront existential questions in a terrifying setting.

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 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Narration 14%, Horror 11.4%, Dark 9.7%

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Narration 27%, Emotional 19.2%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Story Rich 12.2%, Adventure 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, narrative-heavy adventure that focuses on exploration and mystery in a beautiful, isolated setting.

There is one rule in the game. And it needs to be broken. There is one goal. And when you attain it, you die.

Why similar: Horror 37.4%, Exploration 14.2%, Dark 12.7%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Adventure 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, experimental take on classic fairy tales that prioritizes atmosphere and psychological dread.

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Horror 23.7%, Dark 17.5%, Gore 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Story Rich 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological point-and-click adventure that explores themes of trauma through a twisted, imaginative lens.

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 44.8%, Horror 20.9%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Exploration 7.8%, Adventure 7.3%

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 20.9%, Cinematic 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Lore-Rich 10.6%, 3D Platformer 8.7%

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 28.8%, 3D Platformer 13.7%, Third Person 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Atmospheric 8.7%

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Horror 30.9%, Atmospheric 27.7%, Exploration 15.2%, Story Rich 11.5%, Adventure 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric mystery that relies on environmental storytelling and a sense of place.

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 21.1%, Gore 19.6%, Horror 18.7%, Dark 14.6%, Atmospheric 8.5%

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 25.5%, Horror 17.5%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Narration 11.5%

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 20.4%, Narration 19.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, 3D Platformer 9.2%, Atmospheric 9.1%

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 28.4%, Narration 23.8%, Dark 17.5%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Linear 8.8%

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 25.7%, Narration 20.7%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Story Rich 14.1%, Dark 12.1%

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 30.9%, Cinematic 19.3%, Dark 13.8%, Survival Horror 10.7%, Adventure 10.1%

Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.

Why similar: Cinematic 24.7%, Emotional 19.5%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Dark 9.5%, Third Person 7.1%

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 51.5%, Atmospheric 26.4%, Adventure 15.3%, Singleplayer 6.8%

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

Why similar: Gore 29.8%, Horror 25.6%, Dark 16.5%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Survival Horror 8.7%

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 30.3%, Horror 14.8%, Narration 13.5%, Lore-Rich 12%, Dark 11.6%

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 29.3%, Mythology 28.5%, Gore 15.6%, Survival Horror 10.1%, Atmospheric 6.2%

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 26.7%, Horror 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Dark 12.7%, Atmospheric 8.3%

A 3rd person, fixed-camera survival horror adventure. Fear the Presence, a mysterious entity you cannot fight: stay alert, hide, breathe slowly... Explore cursed places where unseen spirits and lost souls linger in a true horror story for the ages.

Why similar: Survival Horror 18.2%, Horror 16.6%, Dark 15.8%, Cinematic 13.9%, Atmospheric 8.7%

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 23.8%, Emotional 17.1%, Horror 15.3%, Dark 14.2%, Atmospheric 8.6%

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 30.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Dark 12.1%, Horror 11.1%, Atmospheric 10.6%

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 21.2%, Narration 18.1%, Horror 14.4%, Dark 11.9%, Third Person 10.4%

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 33.3%, Emotional 21.4%, Third Person 11.5%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Story Rich 7.4%

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 17.7%, 3D Platformer 15.2%, Third Person 15%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Action-Adventure 12.3%

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 39.9%, Survival Horror 18.8%, Gore 14.2%, Adventure 7.5%, Atmospheric 7%

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: Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Horror 15.1%, Dark 13.3%, Survival Horror 11.9%, Third Person 9.1%

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 20.9%, Horror 18.8%, Atmospheric 17.7%, Exploration 12.4%, Adventure 10.5%

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 26.4%, Narration 20.9%, Horror 15.8%, Dark 12.3%, Atmospheric 8.1%

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 18.1%, Horror 15%, Survival Horror 12%, Atmospheric 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 33.6%, Dark 19.5%, Horror 19%, Atmospheric 11%, Story Rich 7.5%

The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.

Why similar: Atmospheric 34.8%, Linear 25.7%, Adventure 16.8%, Story Rich 15.2%, Singleplayer 7.4%

Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.

Why similar: Emotional 31.4%, Third Person 18.2%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Exploration 12%, Story Rich 11.2%

DARQ tells the story of Lloyd, a boy who finds himself in the middle of a lucid nightmare. Unable to wake up, Lloyd has to face his fears and decipher the meaning of the dream.

Why similar: Horror 23.7%, Dark 22.3%, Survival Horror 14.3%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Third Person 11.5%