Games Like Call of Cthulhu®

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is a first-person horror game that combines intense action and adventure elements.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 66%, Horror 15.5%, First-Person 3.6%, Atmospheric 3%, Survival Horror 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive spiritual predecessor that perfectly captures the blend of 1920s detective work and Lovecraftian cosmic horror.

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Sinking City Remastered brings the eerie, atmospheric world of Oakmont back to life with enhanced gameplay and fully relit environments, perfect for both newcomers and returning players.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 44.7%, Detective 18%, Horror 10%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Story Rich 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world detective game that mirrors the investigation mechanics and Lovecraftian atmosphere of the seed game.

Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 40.9%, Detective 17.8%, Horror 9.1%, Psychological Horror 8.8%, Mystery 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Directly bridges the gap between classic detective deduction and the descent into madness caused by cosmic entities.

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: Lovecraftian 44.7%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Horror 12.1%, Walking Simulator 5.3%, Story Rich 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern atmospheric horror game that excels at building isolation and psychological dread in a confined, narrative-heavy setting.

Conarium is a chilling Lovecraftian game, which follows a gripping story involving four scientists and their endeavor to challenge what we normally consider to be the ‘absolute’ limits of nature. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s novella "At the Mountains of Madness", but largely set after the original story.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 61.1%, Horror 11.3%, Psychological Horror 8.2%, Walking Simulator 5.1%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful exploration of Lovecraftian themes that focuses on cosmic discovery and psychological unraveling.

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 24.1%, Psychological Horror 22.2%, Atmospheric 11.5%, First-Person 9.7%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-tension, immersive horror experience where resource management and environmental storytelling are paramount.

Delve into a role-playing game of horror, loss and madness set in the strange worlds of HP Lovecraft. Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones offers a mix of rich role-playing and turn-based tactical combat, represented in an illustrative visual style. Can you find salvation in a dead world?

Why similar: Lovecraftian 67.4%, Horror 12.7%, RPG 7.8%, Atmospheric 4%, Story Rich 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the bleak, sanity-draining essence of Lovecraftian lore through a deep, narrative-driven RPG lens.

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: Lovecraftian 38.3%, Horror 12.6%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Story Rich 5.6%, Atmospheric 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers deep, existential psychological horror that mirrors the dread and philosophical questioning found in the seed game.

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: Lovecraftian 59.7%, Story Rich 8%, Mystery 7.8%, First-Person 6.3%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Explores Lovecraftian mystery through a puzzle-adventure lens with a strong focus on narrative and atmosphere.

Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.3%, Horror 27.1%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Atmospheric 5.4%, First-Person 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational experience for sanity-based, first-person horror that heavily influenced the genre.

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 38.3%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, First-Person 8.1%, Story Rich 8%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a dual-narrative structure with heavy investigation and psychological horror that feels very similar to the seed game.

Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 47.2%, Detective 14.4%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Horror 11.3%, Mystery 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern reimagining of the classic detective-horror formula that leans heavily into Southern Gothic and Lovecraftian elements.

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: Lovecraftian 40.9%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Horror 13.8%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Dark 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes investigation and the constant threat of an unseen, malevolent force that stalks the player.

Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 53%, Horror 14.5%, Psychological Horror 9%, Adventure 5.9%, Mystery 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Blends Lovecraftian cosmic horror with sci-fi isolation in a way that keeps the player constantly questioning their reality.

Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.

Why similar: Detective 35.2%, Story Rich 11.8%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Mystery 10.1%, RPG 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on investigation and social deduction in a narrative-heavy setting where choices drastically impact the outcome.

A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story 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: Detective 27.5%, Horror 19.2%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Walking Simulator 9.7%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused psychological horror game with a dense, atmospheric world and a focus on uncovering dark truths.

Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 52.8%, Horror 13.6%, Detective 12.7%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Adventure 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery steeped in Lovecraftian lore that relies on careful investigation and clue-gathering.

London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.

Why similar: Horror 21%, Story Rich 18%, RPG 13.7%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Choices Matter 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a dark, narrative-driven investigation experience in a historical setting with complex choices.

Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a free daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 53.3%, Horror 13.4%, Psychological Horror 8.7%, Atmospheric 4.6%, Story Rich 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful, atmospheric adaptation of the source material that serves as a perfect bite-sized Lovecraftian experience.

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: Detective 25.5%, Lovecraftian 22.5%, Mystery 10.4%, Horror 9.3%, Walking Simulator 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric, detective-led exploration that feels grounded yet deeply supernatural.

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: Lovecraftian 30.2%, Horror 22.3%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, First-Person 6.1%, Story Rich 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on physics-based puzzles and psychological tension, setting the stage for modern atmospheric horror.

H.P. Lovecraft meets Cyberpunk. Delve deep into a dystopian world and investigate what is happening to you and your friends in a domed city. Solve puzzles, hack systems and plug in to explore other dimensions. Discover a truth that might tear apart your sanity and question your very existence.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 43.4%, Detective 11.1%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Horror 6.8%, Story Rich 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines Lovecraftian themes with a cyberpunk detective narrative, offering a unique take on cosmic mystery.

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: Lovecraftian 46.1%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Horror 10.4%, Story Rich 6.6%, Adventure 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A religious-themed psychological horror game with a strong narrative focus and unsettling atmosphere.

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 51.3%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Mystery 8%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Survival Horror 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cosmic horror survival game with deep, cryptic storytelling that evokes a strong sense of dread.

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: Lovecraftian 60.8%, Horror 13.1%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, First-Person 4.5%, Story Rich 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy game focused on encountering massive cosmic entities and uncovering ancient secrets.

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

Why similar: Detective 49.3%, Horror 14.8%, Mystery 10.8%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Story Rich 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural detective game focused on solving one's own murder, emphasizing investigation and environmental storytelling.

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: Psychological Horror 22.5%, Horror 20.4%, Mystery 10.4%, Story Rich 9.8%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, psychological horror experience that mirrors the protagonist's descent into madness through shifting environments.

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 28.5%, Psychological Horror 26.1%, Adventure 7.8%, Walking Simulator 7.5%, First-Person 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong focus on psychological deterioration and environmental investigation in a hostile, supernatural forest.

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: Lovecraftian 46.4%, Horror 24.5%, Psychological Horror 10%, Gore 3.6%, First-Person 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the darker, more visceral side of Lovecraftian occultism with a focus on narrative and psychological horror.

A mining station in the Pacific abyss is no longer responding. As an investigator of the occult, unravel the mysteries of the deep. Test your wits and sanity in this lovecraftian thriller.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 43.4%, Detective 12.8%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Story Rich 5.9%, Mystery 5.3%

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: Lovecraftian 64.3%, Horror 15.8%, Story Rich 9.4%, Psychological Horror 4.7%, Adventure 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art masterpiece that captures the essence of Lovecraftian mystery and Victorian-era dread.

A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 45.2%, Horror 11.4%, Psychological Horror 7.4%, Story Rich 6.5%, Atmospheric 5.4%

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: Psychological Horror 21.6%, Detective 20%, Horror 19.9%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Story Rich 7.2%

Journey to the far corners of the Earth and unearth ancient horrors in this Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure and sequel to 2020’s critically acclaimed Call of the Sea.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 57.2%, Mystery 8.6%, Story Rich 7.5%, Walking Simulator 5.9%, Atmospheric 5.9%

Insight is a single-player horror story game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 44.9%, Detective 19.5%, Horror 11.4%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Story Rich 6.5%

Dive into a hostile world that challenges your very existence, in this survival horror game with RPG elements. Unravel a thousand-year-old mystery, risk your sanity and face the Outer Gods with your skills. Every bullet and every decision counts now, are you up to the task?

Why similar: Lovecraftian 42.3%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Horror 9.9%, Mystery 5.8%, Story Rich 5.4%

After an encounter with a dreadful horror, detective Lone Carter’s investigation leads him to fateful places as Innsmouth, Arkham and the Antarctic, investigating a series of deaths and mysteries. Play also as Abdul Alhazred and H.P. Lovecraft himself in this Lovecraftian point’n’click adventure.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 51.5%, Detective 18.1%, Horror 9.2%, Atmospheric 5.9%, Walking Simulator 4.2%

A cursed legacy awakens something ancient, revealing a terrifying reality never meant for human eyes. Follow your missing uncle’s trail, uncover forbidden secrets, and face a Lovecraftian cosmic horror in this first‑person adventure.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 48.3%, Horror 11.4%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Mystery 6.2%, Atmospheric 5.4%

Classified Stories: The Tome of Myrkah is a first-person, micro-adventure game that tells the story of P.I. Jim Morrison's encounters with the occult and the extraordinary. Explore your surroundings and solve puzzles in order to uncover the harrowing story of your friend's descent into insanity.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 35.8%, Detective 16%, Horror 9.1%, Psychological Horror 8.7%, Mystery 6.4%

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

Why similar: Lovecraftian 38.7%, Horror 17.5%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Atmospheric 7.9%, First-Person 5.6%

Penumbra: Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.1%, Horror 26.1%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, First-Person 6.1%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Necrophosis is a first-person horror adventure, plunging you into a nightmarish realm teeming with grotesque forms and ominous visuals. Delve into eerie landscapes and uncover secrets in this atmospheric journey through the macabre.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 52.1%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Horror 10.9%, Mystery 7.7%, Walking Simulator 6.7%

Lunacy: Saint Rhodes is a first-person psychological horror adventure game. Explore your dark family history, solve puzzles and experience a gut-wrenching feeling of terror. You are being watched; never alone, never safe.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 55.4%, Psychological Horror 10%, Horror 9.6%, Walking Simulator 5.2%, Mystery 5%

A macabre ritual murder puts Arkham PD detectives Jack Foster and Harvey Whitman to the test. As the investigation progresses, they will unveil a disturbing connection between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the end of humankind.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 53.5%, Detective 18.4%, Horror 7.5%, Adventure 6.6%, Mystery 6.1%

Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.

Why similar: Detective 55.6%, Mystery 14.1%, Adventure 7.2%, Story Rich 7.2%, Atmospheric 5.6%

DESOLATIUM: PROLOGUE is a first-person point & click Graphic Adventure based on Lovecraft Mythos. Live this horror story where you will have to visit mysterious locations, face lovecraftian creatures, find clues and combine objects to solve puzzles.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 40.5%, Detective 16.8%, Horror 9.9%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Mystery 8.3%

Chorus of Carcosa is a first-person psychological horror game about an anxious sculptor who is trapped in a dark and ever-changing building. Stay silent, survive its twisted labyrinths and escape the monsters. Just don’t lose your way in the shadows or within your own mind.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 35.8%, Psychological Horror 14%, Horror 12.2%, Walking Simulator 7%, Atmospheric 6.2%

Pathologic 2 is a groundbreaking open-world horror RPG. Resist the plague. Make medicine. Heal people. Perform an autopsy. Trade to get what you need. Fight and kill if necessary. Survive. Struggle with an outbreak in a secluded rural town that is rapidly turning into hell.

Why similar: Detective 28%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Story Rich 11.5%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Choices Matter 6.8%

Navigate the eerie world of Dreams in the Witch House, a unique blend of point-and-click and RPG-adventure. Unravel occult mysteries in Arkham, maintain your sanity, and survive the May-Eve in this Lovecraftian horror game.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 53.3%, Horror 11.7%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Mystery 8%, RPG 4.1%

Inner Voices is a dark, non-linear adventure game with a pinch of horror, inspired by works of H. P. Lovecraft and E. A. Poe. Find your way through a procedurally generated maze of rooms and solve the mystery of your past.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 44%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Horror 9.5%, Story Rich 5.7%, Mystery 4.4%

Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…

Why similar: Detective 42.7%, Mystery 14.4%, Story Rich 11.3%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Adventure 7.2%

In Rise of Insanity, as a doctor of psychology you will explore the darkest recesses of the human mind. Overcome your fear to find the truth behind the tragedy that has befallen your family.

Why similar: Horror 25.1%, Psychological Horror 23.2%, Walking Simulator 10.5%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Story Rich 7.9%

What lurks in the darkest corners of the mansion? Westmark Manor is a journey into the occult, a mind-bending survival horror game, with a heavy focus on solving puzzles and exploration, inspired by the formidable H.P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 53.2%, Adventure 14.3%, Mystery 8.2%, Horror 7.5%, Dark 4.9%

Family curse is a mystical horror from the first person with a frightening atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the intricate history of the Crouse family and find out the terrible secret of the people who died in the cursed house.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 34.7%, Detective 18.9%, Psychological Horror 14%, Horror 13.6%, First-Person 5.3%

The Occultist is a first-person narrative thriller. You play as Alan Rebels, a paranormal investigator who travels to an abandoned British island after his father's disappearance. Explore Godstone island, face supernatural entities, and uncover long-buried occult rituals.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.3%, Detective 23.4%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Horror 9.2%, Mystery 5.6%

Step into a liminal, cosmic horror experience set in an abandoned amusement park. Uncover the haunting narrative behind its twisted rides and empty tunnels to discover what lurks within a reality that shouldn't exist…

Why similar: Lovecraftian 45.2%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Horror 11.9%, Mystery 6%, Walking Simulator 5.6%

Narrative-driven first person horror adventure inspired by Lovecraft's short novel "The Nameless City". Explore the ruins of a city that some say they are older than humanity itself. While you delve deeper into the ancient buildings, reality and visions blend into an indistinct haze.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 54.1%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Horror 8.8%, Walking Simulator 6.8%, Atmospheric 6%

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Horror 14.3%, Mystery 13.4%, Story Rich 8.7%, Walking Simulator 7.3%

Saint Kotar is a psychological horror detective game set in a cursed valley in rural Croatia. Investigate the disappearance of your relative in the occult-ridden town of Sveti Kotar as you switch between conflicting realities through the eyes of two godly men.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 37.9%, Detective 17.7%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Horror 9.3%, Mystery 5.7%