Games Like Burnhouse Lane

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

Why similar: Cats 18%, Horror 13.3%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Dark 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same creator, this game shares the signature dark, psychological, and surreal narrative style found in Burnhouse Lane.

The little she had was taken away, but Lorelai refuses to give up, she will fight. And not even death will stop her from getting it all back...

Why similar: Dark 16.4%, Psychological Horror 16%, Horror 13.5%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Puzzle 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: As part of the same thematic trilogy, this title offers a similarly gritty, emotionally charged story with deep psychological horror elements.

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: Psychological Horror 23%, Dark 13.1%, Puzzle 12.9%, Horror 12.5%, Story Rich 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same surreal, psychedelic, and unsettling atmosphere while focusing on a young protagonist navigating a dark, twisted world.

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Dark Humor 19%, Choices Matter 15.4%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Horror 9.7%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Set in the same universe as Fran Bow, it perfectly balances dark humor with a tragic, story-rich adventure that feels tonally similar to Burnhouse Lane.

There is nothing Joe wouldn't do for his wife. But as they try to save their marriage with a romantic getaway, things go from bad to worse, and from worse... to insanity...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.3%, Horror 15.7%, Story Rich 13.9%, Dark 11.4%, Adventure 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title rounds out the Harvester Games experience with its signature dark atmosphere, disturbing imagery, and focus on difficult moral choices.

Join Brian Pasternack on his first working day at Sintracorp. Uncertain, unprepared, and massively unqualified, will Pasternack have what it takes to shine in Sintracorp’s hierarchy? It all depends on how he performs on his first assignment… and whether he survives it.

Why similar: Dark Humor 22.9%, Puzzle 13.7%, Choices Matter 13.5%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Horror 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully blends dark, surreal horror with puzzle-solving and a unique, oppressive atmosphere that fans of dark adventures will appreciate.

Get lost in a lucid dream, bending the lines between reality and fiction. Utilize the strange camera to navigate through the ghosts' mysterious residence. Find the purpose of your nocturnal visit in a vivid and dreamlike setting.

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.7%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Horror 12.3%, Surreal 9.5%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a surreal, atmospheric exploration of dreams and reality that feels very much in line with the psychedelic horror of Burnhouse Lane.

Immerse yourself in the bizarre art style and the surreal world of Cat Museum, a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-adventure game. Solve the strange puzzles with your mischievous cat, and unveil the truth behind the mysterious museum.

Why similar: Psychedelic 25%, Cats 21.5%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Surreal 10.6%, Puzzle 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal, puzzle-heavy adventure features a bizarre and psychedelic aesthetic that shares the cat-centric, dreamlike quality of the seed game.

Board the train! Run away from a weirdo! Solve some puzzles! Make friends with some ghosts! Try not to become a ghost yourself!

Why similar: Psychedelic 28.8%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Choices Matter 9.9%, Horror 9.7%, Multiple Endings 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful yet deeply unsettling psychological horror game that uses unique visual flair to tell a story of ghosts and lost souls.

An unsettling adventure following a boy with a prosthetic face. After a string of mysterious murders, Sal and his three friends discover something truly sinister casting shadows over their small town.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.4%, Dark Humor 17%, Dark 15.5%, Horror 12%, Story Rich 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: This episodic, story-driven adventure features a dark, unsettling narrative and a unique art style that aligns well with the tone of the seed game.

Almost My Floor - point & click detective in a frightening atmosphere of sinister nightmares. Each step may end up fatal. Solve the mystery of the house #9 residents or go crazy. Labyrinth of endless floors will not let go of their victim without a fight.

Why similar: Psychedelic 18.6%, Dark Humor 13.5%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Dark 10.2%, Choices Matter 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It combines dark, surreal imagery with puzzle-solving mechanics in a way that feels very similar to the pacing of Burnhouse Lane.

Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Why similar: Horror 19.8%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Dark 11%, Puzzle 10.2%, Atmospheric 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A hauntingly atmospheric horror game that uses side-scrolling mechanics to tell a deeply personal and culturally rich story of dread.

Before The Night is a horror action adventure game based on a macabre twist to a fable. Survive in the tiny, cute animal village! Your animal friends will literally turn rabid at night! Uncover the secrets of the world where animals keep human pets. Join the cute pet human "Lisa" on her adventure!

Why similar: Cats 26%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Horror 10%, Puzzle 9.9%, Psychological Horror 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure game features a dark, fairy-tale-inspired world where the protagonist must survive through clever puzzle-solving.

You are Price, a man who sold his humanity to get a partnership from a leading company: McDade, Bruton & Moore. DISTRAINT 2 follows on from the events of the first game. It's a sinister tale about restoring hope and finding your purpose.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.7%, Psychedelic 14.3%, Dark Humor 12.8%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Horror 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel continues the psychological exploration of its predecessor with improved visuals and a deeper, more poignant story about regret.

An immersive first-person horror adventure where you play the role of LIANA - a young girl who arrives home after major surgery and is met with a strange mannequin claiming to be her mother.

Why similar: Psychedelic 27.2%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Dark 11.4%, Surreal 10.9%, Female Protagonist 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: The game provides a surreal, artificial-intelligence-driven narrative that feels both intimate and deeply disturbing.

DISTRAINT is a 2D psychological horror adventure game for PC. In order to secure a partnership in a famous company, Price seizes the property of an elderly woman. In that very moment, he finds out the price of his humanity.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23%, Horror 19%, Dark 10%, Story Rich 8.5%, Dark Humor 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This psychological horror game features a side-scrolling perspective and a heavy focus on narrative, mirroring the pacing and tone of Burnhouse Lane.

As punishment for her transgressions, Ingrid is sent to hell. As she struggles through the darkness that hungers to consume her heart, she makes her way toward redemption. Her fate is in your hands.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.3%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Dark 11.8%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Puzzle 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, puzzle-heavy adventure that focuses on choices and a female protagonist navigating a hostile, supernatural environment.

Stray Cat Crossing is an indie pixel horror game about an encounter with a mysterious little girl named Cat. Explore a surreal world filled with colorful characters, challenging riddles, and dark secrets.

Why similar: Horror 30.6%, Surreal 22.1%, Adventure 20.1%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Puzzle 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This indie adventure uses a distinct art style to tell a dark, surreal story that feels like a classic psychological horror experience.

Featuring a blend of 2D adventure and visual novel, The Mildew Children is a grim tale about a village inhabited only by children who follow savage pagan traditions. A young witch named Kyrphel, along with her sisters, are bound to perform a macabre Ritual in order to save their village.

Why similar: Side Scroller 16.6%, Surreal 12.7%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal, story-rich adventure features a dark, folk-horror aesthetic that aligns well with the tone of the seed game.

Experience true psychological horror as you explore nightmares inspired by the creator's struggles with depression and OCD. The defenseless protagonist must avoid monstrous manifestations of what haunts his subconscious in his quest to wake up into reality.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 33.2%, Horror 32.6%, Atmospheric 14%, Dark 7%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at creating a claustrophobic, psychedelic, and dark experience that mirrors the internal struggles found in the seed game.

Rose must escape the Cursed Mansion - a demonic space that preys and feeds on fear and despair. In this horror RPG you'll solve puzzles and learn the mansion’s history. Mystery, malignant spirits, and misery everywhere. Cursed Mansion brings an eerie atmosphere which leaves one with goosebumps.

Why similar: Choices Matter 14.5%, Dark 13.2%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Horror 11.1%, Multiple Endings 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A horror-focused adventure that emphasizes multiple endings and moral choices within an atmospheric, haunted setting.

Re:Turn - One Way Trip is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-adventure horror game. Trapped in a ghostly train, Saki must search the past and present to find and save her friends. More importantly, Saki must use her wits if she is to survive against an unspeakable evil hellbent on avenging unrequited love.

Why similar: Side Scroller 26.1%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Action-Adventure 13%, Horror 12.9%, Puzzle 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling horror game that focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving within a supernatural, atmospheric setting.

Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness puts your sanity to the test, challenging you to escape a labyrinth of nightmares and torment. Test your mind against a slow burn of puzzles, light survival mechanics, and methodical action.

Why similar: Side Scroller 14.4%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Thriller 11.9%, Surreal 10.2%, Dark Humor 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This psychological horror game features a unique pixel-art style and a focus on survival and narrative-driven exploration.

You can't remember anything, and all you can see is HER. Delve into your story and uncover the truth behind what happened to you and your parents.

Why similar: Psychedelic 30.7%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Choices Matter 11.6%, Multiple Endings 8%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror visual novel that leans heavily into psychedelic themes and complex, dark storytelling.

BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW is a first-person psychological horror game that explores the impact social media has on mental health through the story of Anne, a victim of bullying trapped in a surreal nightmare where she must solve a dark mystery and confront sinister creatures.

Why similar: Psychedelic 32.9%, Dark 12.8%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Horror 10.2%, Surreal 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title delivers a psychedelic, atmospheric horror experience that explores dark themes through a side-scrolling perspective.

This is your last day as a worker for a pet feeding service, and depending on how the day goes, your life. Prepare the final meal for a client's odd pet that lives in an abandoned pool all while trying to make it out safely and avoid mistakes.

Why similar: Side Scroller 14.3%, Dark 11.2%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Surreal 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, intense horror experience that focuses on atmosphere and multiple endings, perfect for fans of dark indie adventures.

Catie in MeowmeowLand is a classical humorous point-and-click adventure game. Help little Catie get back home from the bizarre cat world of MeowmeowLand!

Why similar: Cats 29.8%, Psychedelic 26.5%, Surreal 12.8%, Puzzle 10%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more whimsical, its surreal, cat-themed world and puzzle-heavy gameplay share DNA with the more lighthearted moments of the seed game.

Something ancient and evil is stirring in Victorian England. Only you can stop it. Journey to the brink of madness and beyond as you set forth alone into the dark.

Why similar: Horror 31.3%, Story Rich 26.4%, Puzzle 17.2%, Adventure 11.5%, Psychological Horror 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on atmospheric, Lovecraftian horror through a point-and-click lens, emphasizing mystery and narrative depth.

A first-person psychological horror game. Explore a maze-like alleyway, using your camera to distinguish between supernatural "Aberrations" and deceptive "Deceptions" while escaping the relentless pursuit of a vengeful ghost.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.7%, Dark 15%, Horror 13.3%, Thriller 12.8%, Surreal 9.2%

High School Dirty Secrets is a horror/puzzle adventure where Kasuga wakes up locked inside her high school with no memory of how she got there. As she searches for a way out, strange and unsettling events unfold, leading her to uncover dark secrets hidden within the school's walls.

Why similar: Dark Humor 17.3%, Dark 12.9%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Choices Matter 11.1%, Horror 9.7%

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: Side Scroller 17.4%, Dark 13.5%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Horror 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

Uncover the dark secrets of the abandoned house on Whispering Lane in this psychological horror game. Navigate through perilous twists, where each turn reveals a blend of horror and mystery. Can you unearth the truth before darkness consumes you?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.3%, Horror 19.5%, Action-Adventure 18.8%, Puzzle 15.7%, Atmospheric 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: This adventure game focuses on survival horror elements and atmospheric exploration, fitting the general vibe of the seed game.

Castle of Secrets is a dark psychological adventure with horror elements. Uncover the mystery behind your family's murder as you journey through the world of the dead, meet strange beings, solve puzzles, and make choices that shape the story.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.7%, Surreal 11.4%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Puzzle 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

"INHUMAN" is an independent horror game. The story takes place in the conspiracy of an ancient clan, and the protagonist is in a psychedelic state and can't even distinguish herself. With further exploration and confrontation with all kinds of ghosts, the puzzle will be solved step by step...

Why similar: Psychedelic 27.7%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Thriller 12.8%, Horror 11.4%, Puzzle 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven horror game that focuses on psychological tension and puzzle-solving in a dark, mysterious world.

To get a "Ticket to Paradise" while being in Hell. A ticket that’s obviously worth it. A ticket that sends you to the obstacle path. What kind of road from Hell to Heaven could it be? What difficulties are awaiting you on this road? Are you worthy of a chance at redemption?

Why similar: Cats 17.5%, Dark Humor 16.6%, Choices Matter 9.3%, Dark 9.1%, Thriller 8.4%

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 16.6%, Horror 16.4%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Psychological Horror 11.4%

A tech-noir survival horror short story, set in the urban decay of a long abandoned British city. Solve environmental puzzles, manage limited resources and fight for a way to escape beyond the wall.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.9%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Female Protagonist 13%, Puzzle 13%, Dark 11.3%

CLeM is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with a dark twist. Wake up in a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative rooted in alchemy. A voice awakens you. It gives you purpose. To guide you, you find a notebook with mysterious entries and a house to explore.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.3%, Dark 14.1%, Puzzle 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Multiple Endings 10.6%

You wake in a surreal carnival, where a woman cries out to you before leaping to her death. Can either of you be saved? The denizens and devices of Strangeland answer with riddles, puzzles, and warnings of a Dark Thing lurking at the park’s peak. A new adventure from the creators of Primordia.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.6%, Surreal 18.1%, Horror 13.4%, Story Rich 12.6%, Adventure 11.9%

BrokenLore: FOLLOW is a psychological first-person horror game that immerses players in the haunting narrative of Anne, as she grapples with issues of self-acceptance, bullying, and worthlessness while encountering metaphorical surreal creatures that heighten the terror of her journey.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.8%, Surreal 15.1%, Thriller 13.4%, Dark 13.4%, Horror 12.2%

A wandering soul mistakenly enters a world of strange tales and odd rules. Beware! This place is fraught with danger. To complete reincarnation, you must toe the line. Any soul that dares to go against the system will face correction. Will you comply—or defy?

Why similar: Horror 16.9%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Puzzle 15%, Surreal 12.6%, Psychological Horror 10.7%

Bushside Rangers® is a first-person survival horror game that forces you to use your wits as you navigate through the dark, dreary depths of an abandoned nature park.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 16.2%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Puzzle 14%, Horror 13.7%, Psychological Horror 12.3%

Journey through the psyche… Welcome to the Seaside Hotel, where the final hour of your night shift awaits. Tend to guests, explore their dreams, and lose your sense of Self – time and again. In this dark, labyrinthine adventure, unravel the path to the truth below.

Why similar: Dark 15.9%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Horror 12.1%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Multiple Endings 10.3%

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

Why similar: Cats 26.5%, Dark Humor 22.9%, Choices Matter 13.2%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Story Rich 9.6%

A young girl, Viola, is drawn inexorably to a mysterious manor that seems to change behind her back. It is a place of pain, turmoil and death. Plumb its detestable depths and abominable history. Untangle riddles that bar your perilous path. And flee the hellish halls of The Witch’s House.

Why similar: Horror 37.2%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Dark 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Puzzle 8%

Cat in the Box is a horror adventure game. Help the poor girl explore the mansion and escape from unknown entities that are pursuing her. Use a variety of tools and your wits to overcome any challenges you face. At times, you'll even have to wake yourself from nightmares to survive.

Why similar: Horror 31.4%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Adventure 11.1%, Thriller 8.3%, Dark 7.2%

Locks is a horror puzzle-platformer set in a puppet show. The game features a new type of puzzle, and the evil doesn't chase the puppet, as it usually does in platformers, it chases you.

Why similar: Psychedelic 17%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Dark 11.5%, Horror 9%, Psychological Horror 8.2%

Claire is alone, lost, and hunted. The world has quickly becomes shrouded in darkness with unseen threats stalking Claire from the shadows. Aided by her dog and armed only with a flashlight, Claire must conquer her fear and find her comatose mother. However, there are others lost in the darkness seeking salvation.

Why similar: Horror 37%, Female Protagonist 25.2%, Adventure 12%, Psychological Horror 11%, Atmospheric 8%

Try to survive through the night in a house that's trying its best to kill you and your family.

Why similar: Horror 28.3%, Surreal 15.4%, Multiple Endings 13%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Psychological Horror 8.8%

Where do you run to when your demons reside within you? Decarnation is a pixel art adventure/action puzzle game with a horrific story inspired by some of the most influential films and novels in the genre. Dive into a breathtaking thriller where nightmares and dreams intertwine…

Why similar: Psychedelic 20%, Surreal 14.8%, Puzzle 10.7%, Dark 10.6%, Psychological Horror 9.2%

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Why similar: Side Scroller 25.6%, Story Rich 16.4%, Adventure 9.8%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Puzzle 9.4%

You play as a student named Lisa, who has just moved in with her university friend. But instead of a carefree student life, Lisa faces events full of despair and fear when she is left alone in her apartment number 8...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 13.5%, Dark 13.1%, Thriller 11.1%, Horror 10.3%, Choices Matter 9.9%

Fear the Spotlight is an atmospheric third-person horror adventure with a disturbing mystery to unravel. Sneak into school after hours with Vivian and Amy, survive a séance gone wrong, solve tactile puzzles, and, whatever you do, stay out of the spotlight…

Why similar: Psychological Horror 13.7%, Surreal 12.9%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Horror 11.8%, Action-Adventure 11.6%

Use light to survive a nightmare: each creature reacts differently to it. Explore, solve puzzles, and evade the horrors in the dark. You are in the skin of Ana Lúcia.

Why similar: Dark 17%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Horror 13.5%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Puzzle 11.5%

An unknown actress takes a job at Uncle’s Motel to make ends meet. She’s running from trouble but peace is the last thing she’ll find here. A blend of cozy simulation, horror, and psychological depth, wrapped in a dark, noir-tinged atmosphere.

Why similar: Cats 18%, Horror 15.9%, Psychedelic 15.7%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Psychological Horror 13.1%

A young girl needs to find her friends, unravel a dark mystery and escape the clutches of her cursed toys.

Why similar: Side Scroller 28.3%, Horror 22.7%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Adventure 12.5%, Female Protagonist 12.2%

Wander a castle built of bitter memories in LOVE ETERNAL, a psychological horror platformer with devious trials and an unsettling, experimental narrative. Find a way out - or live in Shelter forever more.

Why similar: Psychedelic 16.5%, Dark 15.1%, Surreal 12%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Horror 10.2%

Witching Hour is a horror story that takes you out of your family home and across the quiet town of Hollow Hills. Your fate depends on making difficult choices, your relationship with your family, and confrontations with the matriarch of the town’s affliction with witchcraft, Lucilia.

Why similar: Surreal 15.5%, Dark 15.5%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Horror 14.6%, Female Protagonist 11.6%

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...

Why similar: Dark 17.3%, Horror 16.8%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Puzzle 14.2%, Atmospheric 10.5%

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: Horror 18.2%, Puzzle 16.5%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Story Rich 13.2%