Games Like Burning Daylight

The original first‑person cyberpunk horror detective tale set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 44.6%, Dystopian 11.2%, Walking Simulator 8.6%, Horror 6.8%, Atmospheric 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential cyberpunk psychological horror game that mirrors the dystopian atmosphere and investigative gameplay of the seed.

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

Why similar: Sexual Content 19.6%, Nudity 17.1%, Gore 14.7%, Horror 9.7%, Walking Simulator 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similarly oppressive, biomechanical atmosphere with heavy emphasis on environmental puzzles and disturbing imagery.

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: Walking Simulator 21.4%, Gore 15.8%, Horror 14.7%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Sci-fi 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi horror masterpiece excels at environmental storytelling and existential dread within a decaying, atmospheric setting.

Cradle is a sci-fi first-person-view quest designed for the player to explore the surrounding world. The story is built around the relations of the protagonist and a mechanical girl who by quirk of fate found themselves amidst the desert.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 30.4%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Nudity 11.1%, Adventure 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, sci-fi walking simulator that features a distinct, atmospheric world and deep environmental storytelling.

A neon-noir story in a rain-drenched cyberpunk metropolis. It’s your first night on the job working for the Cloudpunk delivery service. Two rules: Don’t miss a delivery and don’t ask what’s in the package.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 58.5%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Adventure 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the aesthetic of a sprawling, neon-drenched cyberpunk city through a narrative-driven delivery experience.

Take a deep breath... Try to remember: a girl, a chair, a bomb. Just keep... calm. Follow the voice into the depths of you memory. Relax... and search for the darkest memories in the deepest recesses of your mind. Can you find her? The clock is ticking... And this is just a part of the treatment.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.8%, Horror 24.6%, Psychological Horror 14%, Dark 8.8%, Indie 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Blends psychological horror with a dystopian narrative, utilizing a first-person perspective to explore fractured memories.

State of Mind is a futuristic thriller game delving into transhumanism. The game explores themes of separation, disjuncture and reunification, in a world that is torn between a dystopian material reality and a utopian virtual future.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 39.5%, Dystopian 19.5%, Sexual Content 13%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A futuristic thriller that explores themes of transhumanism and dystopian reality through a narrative-heavy lens.

Deep in international waters, Tesla’s Helios stands still. An unbound utopia for scientific research, Rose Archer steps aboard in search of her sister, quickly to discover not all is as it seems. A single word covers the entrance… QUARANTINE!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.4%, Gore 18.4%, Violent 13.1%, Adventure 13.1%, Horror 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric horror walking simulator set in a grand, isolated location that emphasizes exploration and narrative discovery.

The Moon has gone dark, cutting off Earth’s last source of energy. As a lone astronaut, you’ll explore abandoned lunar bases, solve intricate puzzles, and navigate stunning zero-gravity environments. Operate advanced vehicles, uncover hidden truths, and survive in this gripping sci-fi thriller.

Why similar: Adventure 25.7%, Sci-fi 20%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Indie 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi adventure that focuses on environmental puzzles and uncovering the mystery of a dying world.

A psychological horror of seeking satisfaction on the border of two intertwining worlds. An intriguing plot with erotic and occult themes guides the player's character through the Yelvertons' Victorian mansion and a perverse land inspired by Lovecraft's works and paintings of Zdzisław Beksiński.

Why similar: Sexual Content 37.7%, Nudity 33.5%, Violent 6.2%, Horror 6%, Gore 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A horror game that heavily incorporates the mature, occult, and sexual themes found in the seed game.

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: Cyberpunk 60.8%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Horror 8.5%, Psychological Horror 7.4%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A survival horror title that captures a bleak, post-apocalyptic atmosphere with a strong emphasis on exploration.

Agony is a first-person, survival horror set in hell. You will begin your journey as a tormented soul within the depths of hell without any memories about your past. The special ability to control people on your path, and possess demons, gives you the measures to survive.

Why similar: Nudity 29.2%, Sexual Content 29.1%, Gore 11.4%, Horror 9.6%, Violent 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the seed's focus on mature, disturbing themes and visceral, horror-filled exploration.

Embark on a terrifying adventure of a priest accused of murdering an altar boy. Gray Dawn is a psychological thriller infused with religious elements and combines story-driven quests with an artistic experience.

Why similar: Nudity 23.5%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Gore 12.4%, Violent 12%, Horror 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deeply atmospheric and unsettling narrative experience that leans into psychological horror elements.

Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 64.3%, Dystopian 13.6%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Adventure 4.7%, Atmospheric 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game set in a dystopian cyberpunk future where memory manipulation is a central theme.

Tacoma is a sci-fi narrative adventure from the creators of Gone Home. Set aboard a high-tech space station in the year 2088, explore every detail of how the station’s crew lived and worked, finding the clues that add up to a gripping story of trust, fear, and resolve in the face of disaster.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 37.7%, Cyberpunk 19.2%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Adventure 9.1%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused sci-fi game that uses environmental storytelling to piece together the events of a derelict space station.

«The Last Weekend» - This weekend you'll never forget.

Why similar: Nudity 45.2%, Sexual Content 42.9%, Adventure 4.8%, Horror 3.7%, Indie 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie title that blends mature themes with a short, narrative-driven horror experience.

Blameless is a mysterious first-person adventure with primary focus on puzzle solving and short story. The player will appear in a role of an architect trying to investigate strange happenings, after discovering evidence of an act of violence.

Why similar: Horror 55.2%, Adventure 17%, Indie 8.8%, Atmospheric 7.7%, Puzzle 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, free-to-play horror mystery that focuses on puzzle-solving and environmental investigation.

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: Walking Simulator 44.9%, Atmospheric 19.9%, Horror 14.4%, Adventure 8%, Story Rich 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric walking simulators that relies on environmental clues to drive a dark, mysterious narrative.

The era-defining first-person psychological horror in all its terrifying glory. All of the game’s chapters collected into one convenient package that allows you to plumb the depths of madness in pursuit of artistic revelation.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25%, Horror 21.7%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Adventure 10.8%, Psychological Horror 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on psychological horror and environmental transformation, perfect for those who enjoy the walking-simulator aspect of the seed.

Explore a cold, abandoned, and dreary facility to piece together its mysteries and find a means for escape from the horror that lurks within.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.6%, Atmospheric 21%, Horror 20.9%, Adventure 6.3%, Psychological Horror 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person atmospheric horror game that prioritizes exploration and tension in a confined setting.

A short horror game where you dig through the flesh of a giant whale

Why similar: Dystopian 39.3%, Horror 14.3%, Adventure 10.4%, Walking Simulator 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dystopian horror adventure that matches the indie, experimental feel of the seed game.

Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person horror game set in a WW1 bunker. A relentless, AI-driven monster stalks you. Survival depends on finding tools, crafting items, and keeping the lights on.

Why similar: Horror 35.2%, Atmospheric 29.1%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Adventure 12%, Story Rich 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a tense, atmospheric horror experience where environmental interaction is key to survival.

Explore a mysterious abandoned bunker and find notes that paint a disturbing picture.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.7%, Horror 15.7%, Violent 15.6%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, atmospheric horror game that relies on environmental storytelling to convey its dark narrative.

A cyberpunk adventure game from the studio that brought you Gemini Rue and Blackwell! The year is 2087. Genetic engineering is the norm, and an omnipresent AI powers the city. Take control of three citizens of this world as they struggle to understand a deadly conspiracy.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 70.9%, Adventure 9.7%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Indie 3.8%, Atmospheric 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk adventure that features a rich, dystopian world and complex narrative themes.

You awake, trapped in an abandoned hospital. Your only source of light is your phone. You hit a dead-end and must turn around, but behind you lurks an eerie presence and strange noises... Experience Daylight, a procedurally generated psychological thriller for your PC.

Why similar: Horror 63.1%, Walking Simulator 16.5%, Adventure 9.2%, Indie 5.1%, Atmospheric 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A procedural horror game that emphasizes exploration and survival in a dark, atmospheric environment.

Dex is a 2D, side-scrolling, open-world cyberpunk RPG with a focus on exploration and non-linear gameplay.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 62.2%, Nudity 12.9%, Violent 6.4%, Sci-fi 5.4%, Atmospheric 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling cyberpunk RPG that captures the gritty, dystopian aesthetic of the genre.

Surrounded by enemies and assaulted by terror from all sides, Philip must collect clues and solve vexing puzzles while combating the gnawing psychological terrors that assail his mind and threaten to strip him of his sanity.

Why similar: Horror 34.1%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Nudity 9.1%, Psychological Horror 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person horror game that focuses on physics-based puzzles and atmospheric dread.

Explore futuristic metropolis, gamble in casinos, take part in illegal racing and robot wrestling, try to survive battles on arena. Earn money and fame so you can become the most influential person in the whole city.

Why similar: Sexual Content 34.7%, Nudity 32.2%, Cyberpunk 14.1%, Violent 7.2%, Gore 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A mature-themed RPG set in a dystopian cyberpunk world that aligns with the seed's setting and tone.

A Victorian mansion. A cult worshipping an otherworldly erotic deity. Among all that - you. Explore a world inspired with the works of Lovecraft, Giger and Beksiński. See for yourself that there are no limits to the dark ecstasy.

Why similar: Sexual Content 34.9%, Nudity 32%, Gore 9.8%, Horror 9.1%, Violent 9%

The Station is a first-person sci-fi mystery set on a space station sent to study a sentient alien civilization. Assuming the role of a recon specialist, players must unravel a mystery which will decide the fate of two civilizations.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 34.6%, Sci-fi 16.9%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Adventure 14.9%, Indie 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi walking simulator that tasks the player with uncovering the truth behind a mysterious event on a space station.

The Flayed Man is a short narrative-driven point and click horror game. Awaking without memories (or skin), you must uncover the sins of the past, pass judgement, and decide your fate in this macabre adventure.

Why similar: Gore 21.7%, Violent 15.2%, Horror 14.6%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Adventure 9.2%

You are a private eye in Free City. Your latest client has found himself dead. As for how, many suspect suicide, though you're smarter than that. But poking around may get you in some hot water, but then again why would you be a private eye if you couldn't take the heat?

Why similar: Sexual Content 43.5%, Nudity 39.7%, Violent 7.1%, Gore 7%, Indie 2.7%

Explore dark locations, solve puzzles, and uncover a gripping story. Fight or evade bloodthirsty zombies using wit and agility. Immerse yourself in a tense adventure with a charming blonde heroine in a chilling, atmospheric world.

Why similar: Nudity 49.4%, Sexual Content 40.3%, Horror 3%, Violent 2.7%, Adventure 2.1%

First Person Psychological Horror. Addicted to virtual ecstasy, trapped in digital hell. Navigate glitchy dreamscapes and a city that never sleeps. Every mission brings you closer to your next dose, but will you follow your protective AI, or the man behind a liberating new drug?

Why similar: Cyberpunk 30.2%, Walking Simulator 18.2%, Gore 13%, Horror 11%, Atmospheric 9.1%

HORSE is a short psychological horror game about a man tormented by his recent past and his sexual alienation. Hiding from the world, his familiar surroundings turn hostile and do their utmost to eat him alive.

Why similar: Sexual Content 38%, Nudity 35.1%, Horror 11.4%, Adventure 7.9%, Indie 4.5%

Find your way out of BABBDI. A short, first person exploration experience.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 35.5%, Atmospheric 19.3%, Dystopian 17.2%, Horror 13.6%, Adventure 5.6%

Prepare for an experience unlike anything you've seen before... TRATEL64 (spell it in all caps) is a zany comedy adventure game that's stylized like a fever dream! Watch Tratel go from 0 to 64 over the course of an afternoon (in real time that amounts to 1-2 hours).

Why similar: Nudity 29.7%, Sexual Content 26%, Violent 16.1%, Walking Simulator 10.3%, Adventure 9.2%

A Post-Dystopian Cyberpunk Adventure set in a future governed by the technocratic monolith known as Eukratycs, Beneath Steel Clouds explores what happens when human ambition meets systemic control.

Why similar: Sexual Content 49.5%, Nudity 38.8%, Adventure 11.7%

Find clues and solve puzzles to escape

Why similar: Dystopian 61%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Puzzle 6.2%, Indie 5.1%

A Victorian mansion. A cult worshipping an otherworldly erotic deity. Among all that - you. Explore a world inspired by the works of Lovecraft, Giger, and Beksiński. See for yourself that there are no limits to dark ecstasy.

Why similar: Sexual Content 42%, Nudity 34.9%, Horror 7.3%, Gore 6.8%, Violent 3.6%

Gather your willpower and investigate the truth about your past in a harsh and gloomy cyberpunk-style world. Take a closer look at others - who knows what goals they pursue and why they need you. Have fun, kill, fuck and uncover the main secrets of your bodies! Who knows what awaits you…

Why similar: Cyberpunk 31.3%, Nudity 31%, Sexual Content 31%, Adventure 3.4%, Story Rich 1.9%

This is a pixel style puzzle game, including a certain micro-horror elements. Truth is blind love. Retrieve your memory and escape from this horrible hospital.

Why similar: Atmospheric 26.2%, Horror 20.8%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Adventure 11.7%, Story Rich 7.7%

The train is the only escape.

Why similar: Violent 22.7%, Gore 22.2%, Adventure 14.6%, Horror 11.1%, Indie 10.9%

Play through a common childhood fear about turning the lights off and going to bed.

Why similar: Horror 28.1%, Sexual Content 24.2%, Walking Simulator 21.5%, Adventure 10.6%, Psychological Horror 6.4%

SEX HELL 👹 is a first-person shooter arena in the horror style. While playing on each level you have to fight with the boss to get a variety of adult scenes

Why similar: Nudity 21.3%, Sexual Content 20.7%, Cyberpunk 20.2%, Gore 11%, Horror 7.4%

An open-ended, SCP-based, atmospheric, exploration-focused, survival-horror game with puzzle elements and replayability.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 41.9%, Horror 13.7%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Adventure 12.4%, Sci-fi 8.1%

This story is about a man that somehow wakes in the body of a little robot. GRAY is a platform-puzzle game combined with an erotic visual novel.

Why similar: Sexual Content 48.5%, Nudity 44.5%, Adventure 2.9%, Violent 1.8%, Indie 1.6%

Night city is an experience, you can move around the city of the future and use several types of visions to admire its beauty. Visit the night club and feel like you are in the city of the future.

Why similar: Sexual Content 46.7%, Nudity 45.1%, Adventure 4.1%, Indie 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%

The year is 2020, world war III destroyed the civilized world. You are the last post carrier, tasked to get parcels from point A to B in the most barren and desolate places on earth.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 43.9%, Sexual Content 24.8%, Adventure 9.4%, Psychological Horror 8.8%, Indie 6%

CyberPimp 2069 is an erotic open-world RPG set in a neon-soaked dystopia, blending raunchy humor, fast-paced combat, and filthy dialogue. As a washed-up P.I. with an overclocked libido hunting fragments of climax code, confront dangerous ex-lovers—each with their own grudges, demands, and pleasures.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 34.2%, Sexual Content 32.1%, Nudity 25%, Sci-fi 3.5%, Adventure 2.7%

Sex City: 2069 is a third-person cyberpunk shooter, you'll embody a captivating female protagonist amidst an atmosphere of cyberpunk and science fiction. Prepare yourself for adult-oriented content as you dive into the depths of this virtual city.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 32.3%, Sexual Content 20.8%, Nudity 20.6%, Violent 7.9%, Sci-fi 6.9%

Step in the shoes of the titular Desert Stalker, and scour the wasteland for artifacts and erotic encounters in this acclaimed Adult Visual Novel where your choices shape the game’s story. Dive into a world filled with grit, sex, and unparalleled power fantasies.

Why similar: Sexual Content 42.9%, Nudity 30.7%, Dystopian 9.9%, Gore 7.3%, Atmospheric 3.2%

A sinister creature has enslaved mankind. Solve puzzles, gather components for a machine you are building, find comfort in your dreams.

Why similar: Nudity 31.5%, Adventure 21.5%, Horror 14.5%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Dark 6.4%

Fear in Hospital is a short survivor horror in hospital where you should find a occult path to escape alive!

Why similar: Gore 19.9%, Horror 17.4%, Violent 15.7%, Atmospheric 13%, Adventure 9%

The world is covered in strange ink, an unknown plague has gathered its cruel harvest. The city seems to be completely empty and dead, but in its every corner there are manifestations of fear, sorrow, loneliness and suffering.

Why similar: Horror 20.4%, Gore 15.9%, Adventure 15.2%, Violent 14.9%, Indie 11.8%

I must kill...: Fresh Meat is a light horror story adventure game based on a sad story of a butcher. One day, one night and one accident will bring his misty past and memories to light.

Why similar: Horror 56.6%, Adventure 26.4%, Indie 17.1%

Sci-Fi Mystery Visual Novel. Nine people are trapped in an underground research facility, forced to play a game of life and death. Check your log to find the truth that connects those apparent strangers - if you even want to, that is.

Why similar: Sci-fi 50.3%, Story Rich 15.8%, Adventure 13.2%, Dark 9.8%, Indie 4.9%

Autopsy Simulator is a first-person horror-sim hybrid where players take on the role of a practice pathologist and study case files, created in collaboration with real-world forensic doctors, to help guide their dissection of anatomically accurate bodies to determine each subject’s cause of death.

Why similar: Nudity 35.6%, Gore 17.9%, Sexual Content 14.1%, Horror 11.9%, Indie 5.7%

Experience the journey of being a porn addict. Wade through possible relationships, nightclubs, and dream sequences as you come to terms with how this addiction came to be and eventually your choices will determine how or even if you manage to break free from addiction.

Why similar: Violent 71.5%, Adventure 28.5%

Explore a surreal world, solve puzzles, fight monsters and get to the bottom of the mystery of this compelling horror thriller.

Why similar: Horror 34%, Sci-fi 18.1%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Dark 14.1%, Story Rich 9.8%