Games Like Conarium

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 38.8%, Walking Simulator 13.3%, Horror 13.1%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, First-Person 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a deep sense of existential dread and high-concept narrative focus within a claustrophobic, atmospheric environment.

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 61.2%, Horror 11.3%, Psychological Horror 8.2%, Walking Simulator 5.1%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a direct, narrative-heavy investigation into Lovecraftian mysteries that mirrors the investigative tone of Conarium.

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 48.3%, Horror 13.5%, Adventure 9.3%, Walking Simulator 8.6%, Psychological Horror 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It combines sci-fi settings with cosmic horror elements, creating a very similar experience of scientific discovery gone wrong.

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 33.7%, Horror 28.7%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Walking Simulator 6.4%, First-Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: As a cornerstone of first-person psychological horror, it perfectly captures the feeling of helplessness and environmental puzzle-solving.

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%, Walking Simulator 14%, Horror 12.4%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, First-Person 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This modern horror title excels at building isolation and atmospheric tension in a remote, hostile location.

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

Why similar: Lovecraftian 70.1%, Horror 16.8%, First-Person 5.2%, Atmospheric 2.4%, Adventure 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person Lovecraftian experience that emphasizes exploration and the slow descent into madness.

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 63.3%, Horror 13.9%, Psychological Horror 8.9%, First-Person 6.3%, Story Rich 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on the cosmic horror aesthetic and exploration of surreal, otherworldly landscapes.

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 47.7%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Psychological Horror 9.1%, Horror 7.6%, Adventure 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It blends Lovecraftian themes with a cyberpunk aesthetic, offering a unique take on cosmic horror and psychological investigation.

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 55.5%, Horror 14.8%, Psychological Horror 8.8%, Adventure 8%, Atmospheric 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated Lovecraftian mystery game that relies on investigation and atmospheric storytelling to build tension.

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

Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.8%, Horror 28.4%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, First-Person 8.7%, Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features the same physics-based interaction and puzzle-solving mechanics that define the early era of first-person horror.

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 48.6%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Horror 11.7%, Psychological Horror 8.1%, Adventure 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This indie title is a direct homage to Lovecraftian themes, featuring similar puzzle-based progression and eerie, shifting environments.

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: Lovecraftian 28%, Walking Simulator 25.6%, Horror 11.7%, First-Person 7.6%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: While less overtly horrific, it is the gold standard for atmospheric, narrative-driven walking simulators with strong environmental puzzles.

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: Horror 22.5%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Walking Simulator 18.3%, First-Person 11.8%, Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at psychological horror through surreal, shifting environments that constantly challenge the player's perception of reality.

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 45.1%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Walking Simulator 10.4%, Horror 10.4%, Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a haunting, story-rich experience that blends psychological horror with surreal, religious-themed imagery.

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

Why similar: Lovecraftian 38.1%, Horror 17.3%, Walking Simulator 11.4%, Psychological Horror 8.4%, First-Person 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a surreal, biomechanical world that prioritizes environmental storytelling and complex, tactile puzzle-solving.

Survival, horror at the sunless depths of the Pacific Ocean: Stranded on the seafloor with low light and few tools, an industrial diver takes desperate steps to surface before his oxygen — and sanity — give out.

Why similar: Horror 28.8%, Psychological Horror 18.8%, First-Person 13.1%, Adventure 12.5%, Walking Simulator 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: The underwater setting creates a perfect sense of isolation and claustrophobia, mirroring the tension found in Conarium.

Stories Untold is a compilation tape of four experimental adventures, including a remaster of the original hit episode “The House Abandon”.

Why similar: Horror 30.2%, Psychological Horror 22.7%, Adventure 14.1%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, narrative-focused horror experience that uses retro technology to build a creeping sense of dread.

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

Why similar: Lovecraftian 54.2%, Horror 14%, Walking Simulator 8.9%, Psychological Horror 7.2%, First-Person 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful, atmospheric adaptation of Lovecraft's work that serves as a short, intense narrative experience.

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 50.2%, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Horror 8.4%, Adventure 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A focused walking simulator that leans heavily into the Lovecraftian mythos and atmospheric exploration.

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: Walking Simulator 22.8%, Horror 21.1%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Adventure 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on psychological themes and exploration, providing a tense, first-person horror experience.

Visage is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore a mysterious ever-changing house in a slow-paced, atmospheric world that combines both uncannily comforting and horrifyingly realistic environments, and enjoy a genuinely terrifying experience.

Why similar: Horror 40.6%, Psychological Horror 26.1%, Walking Simulator 11.5%, First-Person 8.4%, Adventure 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a deeply unsettling, first-person psychological horror experience that relies on atmosphere and environmental cues.

INFRA puts you into the boots of a structural analyst on a routine mission. Quickly though, your task turns into a fight for survival, all caused by deep-rooted schemes of the past. Your tools are simple: your camera and the wits to navigate a labyrinth of debris.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.8%, Horror 12.2%, First-Person 11.6%, Adventure 9.4%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more grounded, its focus on exploration, puzzle-solving, and uncovering secrets in abandoned locations resonates with Conarium's gameplay.

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 71%, Horror 13.6%, Indie 4%, Adventure 3.4%, Atmospheric 3%

Why You'll Like It: While it features turn-based combat, its commitment to the Lovecraftian mythos and atmosphere makes it a strong thematic match.

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: Walking Simulator 33.6%, Horror 25.8%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, First-Person 13.2%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines psychological horror with investigative gameplay in a dark, atmospheric future setting.

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.2%, Horror 19.5%, First-Person 13.5%, Adventure 12.9%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong sense of place and mystery, requiring players to investigate a remote, snowy environment.

Alpha Polaris is an oldschool adventure game focusing on slow-burning character driven horror and environmental themes. It draws inspiration from such sources as Inuit legends and Cthulhu mythos.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 36.4%, Horror 18.4%, Adventure 17.8%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Indie 8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style adventure game that captures the isolation of an Arctic research station with Lovecraftian undertones.

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: Walking Simulator 31.8%, Story Rich 10.6%, Lovecraftian 9.4%, First-Person 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is a masterclass in environmental storytelling and narrative pacing, essential for fans of the walking simulator genre.

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: Walking Simulator 28.7%, Horror 21.6%, First-Person 9.8%, Psychological Horror 8.6%, Adventure 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, investigative experience that rewards players for exploring and piecing together a complex narrative.

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: Horror 27.6%, Psychological Horror 26.2%, Adventure 13%, First-Person 10%, Story Rich 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological horror game that uses historical settings and atmospheric dread to tell a disturbing story.

An epic supernatural horror adventure and the spiritual successor to cult classic Scratches set in a massive, decaying mental institute. Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft, Hammer Films and twisted Euro Horror from the 80s.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 35.8%, Horror 18.9%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Adventure 10.3%, First-Person 6.7%

Silver Chains is a first-person horror game with a strong emphasis on story and exploration. Search for clues within an old abandoned manor to unravel the truth about the terrible events which have happened.

Why similar: Horror 35%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Adventure 13.3%, First-Person 8.5%, Walking Simulator 7.7%

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 58.9%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Adventure 7.5%, First-Person 6.1%, Atmospheric 5.1%

In this thrilling point-and-click adventure based on the works of H.P Lovecraft, you’ll traverse the haunting world of Gothic New England, solving puzzles and acquiring information to help Stanton solve the mystery of the Necronomicon.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 74.8%, Horror 12.3%, Adventure 9.7%, First-Person 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: An older but effective Lovecraftian adventure that focuses on mystery and puzzle-solving in a dark, occult setting.

Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh is an Immersive Horror Adventure, featuring a Complex Story and Deep Atmosphere.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 43.9%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Horror 12%, Psychological Horror 8.7%, Adventure 5.7%

Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M.

Why similar: Adventure 22.4%, Lovecraftian 17.6%, Horror 16.8%, Indie 11.1%, Psychological Horror 8.4%

A slow burn walking sim with an interactive soundtrack and horror vibes. You explore abstract locations and create your own unique sound for each of them by moving around and using Monoliths.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28%, Lovecraftian 19.1%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Horror 8.8%, First-Person 7.3%

A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.

Why similar: Horror 56.4%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Lovecraftian 7.7%, First-Person 3.7%

You are the lifeline supporting an expedition into the unknown. Keep both yourself and your squad alive by interpreting instrument readings, explore the facilities, and uncover something ancient and eager to be born.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 45.2%, Walking Simulator 15.3%, Horror 11.2%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, First-Person 6.3%

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 26.6%, Psychological Horror 19.2%, Walking Simulator 18.1%, Adventure 11.9%, First-Person 9%

Play the role of Professor Dyer, a geologist at Miskatonic University who travelled to Antarctica in 1930 as the leader of a research expedition, in this 3D first-person horror survival adventure game.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 85.2%, Adventure 10.2%, Indie 4.7%

Empathy: Path of Whispers is an atmospheric and story-driven adventure game where you explore a seemingly abandoned world through the emotions and memories of the people who once inhabited it, trying to restore the world’s lost balance by journeying through its past.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 32%, Adventure 21.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Story Rich 8.5%

Something strange appears in the woods. Lost in a dark and unknown place, survive an unrelenting enemy, solve puzzles, and uncover the ancient mystery that’s befallen this land in this Lovecraftian Cosmic Horror adventure.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 45.9%, Walking Simulator 15.8%, Horror 11.8%, Psychological Horror 8.9%, First-Person 5.8%

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 55.3%, Horror 14.3%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Adventure 5.9%, Story Rich 4.7%

Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.7%, Adventure 17%, First-Person 15.2%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Puzzle 9.4%

The Old City: Leviathan is an experiment in first person exploration that focuses entirely on story. All that exists is you and the world. Set in a decaying city from a civilization long past, The Old City: Leviathan puts the player in the shoes of a sewer dwelling isolationist.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 43.8%, Adventure 14.1%, First-Person 10.9%, Atmospheric 10%, Horror 7.3%

Caligo is the darkness everyone descends into one way or another, and to each of us it's something different. For some it's a short but exciting adventure, some will see it as a place to relax. Yet others will be reminded of their worst nightmare, while for a few, it might come as a revelation.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.8%, Adventure 13.3%, Horror 12.9%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%

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 51.3%, Walking Simulator 17.2%, Horror 11%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, First-Person 5.3%

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 46.1%, Walking Simulator 15.2%, Horror 12.4%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, First-Person 4.6%

In "The Dark Lineage" you re-take the role of police detective Howard Loreid, a man tormented by the paranormal happenings around him. Howard discovers that his own terrible past has some connection to the madness that is about to swallow him, yet again.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 52.4%, Horror 12.4%, Adventure 11.8%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, First-Person 4.5%

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: Lovecraftian 49.1%, Walking Simulator 16.7%, Horror 10.3%, Psychological Horror 8.3%, First-Person 5.1%

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 54.6%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Horror 9.7%, Psychological Horror 8%, First-Person 5.4%

Get ready for a thrilling underwater adventure with classic point-and-click gameplay. Explore with three characters simultaneously. Featuring atmospheric isometric graphics, rendered video, and a soundtrack by Mark Morgan, BONE TOTEM takes you on a journey to hidden places deep below the waves...

Why similar: Horror 28.8%, Psychological Horror 24.4%, Adventure 14.3%, Story Rich 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.8%

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 57.7%, Horror 14.9%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Walking Simulator 6.1%, Story Rich 5%

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 55.8%, Walking Simulator 15.2%, First-Person 7.5%, Adventure 6.5%, Story Rich 4.4%

CRYNEGINE Indie Game of 2017. Featuring an incredibly detailed ancient world and a breathtaking soundtrack, Aporia: Beyond the Valley takes open world storytelling to new heights of adventure.

Why similar: Adventure 22.8%, Walking Simulator 22.1%, Horror 13.7%, First-Person 10.2%, Indie 10.1%

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 56.7%, Adventure 26.2%, Horror 8.1%, Puzzle 3.9%, Atmospheric 2.5%

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 46.8%, Horror 10.3%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Walking Simulator 10.1%, First-Person 5.7%

MIND: Path to Thalamus is a First Person Puzzler that throws you into a fantastic and surreal environment. You will bend the natural elements to your will in order to progress in this emotive, mindbending tale. Now also in Virtual Reality!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 41.9%, Adventure 16.6%, First-Person 12%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Puzzle 8.8%

''No70: Eye of Basir'' is a story based first person perspective adventure game which focused on investigation. Players will help Aras and Erhan to solve the mystery about Basir and the No70 house.

Why similar: Horror 26.8%, Walking Simulator 24%, Adventure 19.8%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Indie 9.5%

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 51.9%, Horror 13.3%, First-Person 8.1%, Psychological Horror 6.8%, Adventure 6.3%