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  1. #1 Call of Cthulhu®
    97% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,561 reviews2018
    Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 43.4%, Detective 12.8%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Story Rich 5.9%, Mystery 5.3%

  2. #2 Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
    96% matchVery Positive83% of 2,770 reviews2023
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 28.3%, Detective 14.3%, Psychological Horror 8.8%, Investigation 8.6%, Mystery 7.5%

  3. #3 Still Wakes the Deep
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 11,771 reviews2024
    Dev: The Chinese RoomPub: Secret Mode
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 32%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Dark 8.6%, Gore 8%, Story Rich 6.7%

  4. #4 Moons of Madness
    95% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,907 reviews2019
    Dev: Rock Pocket GamesPub: Funcom
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 40.7%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Adventure 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.1%, Thriller 7%

  5. #5 The Alien Cube
    94% matchVery Positive80% of 569 reviews2021
    Dev: Alessandro Guzzo
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 33%, Investigation 12%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Mystery 7.1%, Story Rich 6.4%

  6. #6 The Occultist
    94% matchMostly Positive76% of 286 reviews2026
    Dev: DALOARPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows

    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 21.6%, Detective 19.3%, Investigation 16.3%, Psychological Horror 10%, Mystery 6.6%

  7. #7 Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder
    93% matchMostly Positive73% of 624 reviews2014
    Dev: Stormling StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    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 50.3%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Detective 14%, Adventure 7.6%, Atmospheric 5.9%

  8. #8 The Shore
    92% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,967 reviews2021
    Dev: Ares DragonisPub: Dragonis Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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 50.9%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Exploration 7.7%, First-Person 6.8%, Story Rich 6.8%

  9. #9 ROUTINE
    90% matchVery Positive92% of 7,023 reviews2025
    Dev: Lunar SoftwarePub: Raw Fury
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    ROUTINE is a First Person Sci-Fi Horror set on an abandoned lunar base designed around an 80s vision of the future. Explore and investigate your surroundings as you survive against unknown threats.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 18%, Dark 14.2%, Thriller 13.6%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Story Rich 9.2%

  10. #10 DESOLATIUM: Prologue
    91% matchMostly Positive78% of 119 reviews2021
    Dev: SUPERLUMEN
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 48 minMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    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 26.2%, Detective 12.5%, Psychological Horror 9%, Mystery 8.9%, Exploration 6.1%

  11. #11 Classified Stories: The Tome of Myrkah
    91% matchMostly Positive76% of 55 reviews2021
    Dev: RVL Games
    Windows

    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 24.4%, Detective 12.6%, Psychological Horror 8.7%, Dark 7.8%, Mystery 7.2%

  12. #12 Insight
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 68 reviews2024
    Dev: GravelRoadPub: PaperPixel Games
    Windows

    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 31.2%, Detective 15.7%, Thriller 11.9%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Dark 9%

  13. #13 Stygian: Outer Gods
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 662 reviews2025
    Dev: Misterial GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    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 35.4%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Dark 9.8%, Story Rich 8.3%

  14. #14 Conarium
    88% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,252 reviews2017
    Dev: Stormling StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 58.8%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Adventure 7.4%, First-Person 6.2%, Atmospheric 5.2%

  15. #15 SONG OF HORROR COMPLETE EDITION
    87% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,035 reviews2019
    Dev: Protocol GamesPub: 🚀 Raiser Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    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 26.2%, Investigation 14.2%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Dark 11.2%, Choices Matter 9.2%

  16. #16 The Echo Paradox
    86% matchMostly Positive79% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: Virtuzilla
    Windows

    The Echo Paradox is a first-person psychological horror game. Humanity stands on the brink of an unsettling revelation – alternate dimensions are real, but eerily without signs of life.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.2%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Investigation 10.4%, Atmospheric 7.2%, Mystery 6.9%

  17. #17 Transient: Extended Edition
    86% matchMostly Positive70% of 340 reviews2020
    Dev: Stormling StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 31.9%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Detective 9.5%, Investigation 8%, Dark 7.1%

  18. #18 SOMA
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 51,186 reviews2015
    Dev: Frictional Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 27.8%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Dark 9.1%, Story Rich 7.4%, Gore 7%

  19. #19 Hell Dive
    84% matchVery Positive91% of 69 reviews2025
    Dev: Teacup Games
    Windows

    Hell Dive is a first-person horror game where you are a Maritime Operative alone aboard a submarine. Sent on a mission to revive an abandoned deep-sea colony, you uncover dark secrets as terrifying and deadly horrors await in its depths

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 36.7%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Dark 6.9%, Story Rich 6.4%

  20. #20 Chronicle of Innsmouth: Mountains of Madness
    85% matchMostly Positive73% of 117 reviews2021
    Dev: PsychoDevPub: AtomicHorde
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 38.2%, Detective 15.6%, Dark 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Investigation 6.2%

  21. #21 Abscission
    83% matchVery Positive94% of 113 reviews2023
    Dev: Beyond Booleans
    Windows

    Abscission is a Lovecraftian, story-driven horror point-and-click investigation game. It involves searching crime scenes for evidence, combining clues and questioning suspects. Puzzles can have multiple solutions as you guide the protagonist - Detective Will Stanhope - through the story.

    Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Choices Matter 13.5%, Investigation 12.6%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Story Rich 9.9%

  22. #22 NEDRA
    82% matchMixed66% of 100 reviews2025
    Dev: Davit AndreasyanPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    NEDRA is a story-driven, atmospheric action-adventure blending survival horror with cosmic terror. Set in a Soviet-era Antarctic station, all the explorers have vanished without a trace, leaving you to uncover the chilling truth.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 36.3%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Story Rich 8.6%, Dark 8%, Exploration 6.8%

  23. #23 EMOTIONLESS : The Last Ticket
    81% matchVery Positive83% of 137 reviews2025
    Dev: X1 Games
    Windows

    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 36.3%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Dark 10.7%, Mystery 8.1%, Atmospheric 6.5%

  24. #24 Underwater
    82% matchMixed68% of 75 reviews2021
    Dev: Andreev WorldsPub: Gamesforfarm
    Windows

    Dive into a world of despair in the world of Underwater. Take the role of an unknown inmate entering the a deep sea prison where mutants roam and barely any traces of human life remain. You will have to use all your ingenuity to escape and avoid becoming the meal of the hideous denizens.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.4%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Mystery 10.3%, Story Rich 10%, Atmospheric 8.2%

  25. #25 Call of the Elder Gods
    78% matchVery Positive95% of 197 reviews2026
    Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Kwalee
    Windows

    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 34.9%, Investigation 12.8%, Mystery 8.7%, Story Rich 8.4%, Dark 6.8%

  26. #26 Charon's Staircase
    80% matchMixed63% of 73 reviews2022
    Dev: Indigo Studios - Interactive StoriesPub: SOEDESCO
    Windows

    In this first-person horror mystery game, you set out to bury the horrible past of a tyrannical government. Retrieve and destroy the documents that unravel the secrets that lie beneath Oack Grove. Will you discover the terrifying truth and find your way out?

    Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Dark 12.1%, Mystery 9.2%, Exploration 8.6%

  27. #27 Stirring Abyss
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 435 reviews2020
    Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Stirring Abyss is an indie tactical squad-based game with strong RPG elements in which you uncover the ancient mysteries of the depths depicted in the classic vein of Lovecraftian horror.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 67.8%, Psychological Horror 19.1%, Adventure 5.6%, Story Rich 3.7%, Horror 2.2%

  28. #28 Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden
    79% matchVery Positive90% of 1,530 reviews2014
    Dev: Artifex Mundi
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Take a deep breath and find your fiancée who went missing in the dark abyss of the ocean.

    Why similar: Hidden Object 43.3%, Mystery 16.6%, Adventure 16.3%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Story Rich 6.4%

  29. #29 Inner Voices
    81% matchMixed53% of 93 reviews2017
    Dev: Sigma GamesPub: No Gravity Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 30.2%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Dark 8.1%, Choices Matter 7.5%, Story Rich 7.1%

  30. #30 CRUSH DEPTH
    75% matchVery Positive98% of 58 reviews2025
    Dev: Earth Giant
    Windows

    CRUSH DEPTH is first-person sci-fi horror game set at the bottom of the ocean. A salvage operation that would set you up for life goes sideways when you realize you're not alone down there. You'll solve puzzles and run from danger as you uncover the mysterious fate of Eclipse Station.

    Why similar: Story Rich 20.4%, Sci-fi 19.2%, Exploration 19%, First-Person 17%, Atmospheric 12.7%

  31. #31 The Signifier Director's Cut
    78% matchMostly Positive80% of 340 reviews2020
    Dev: PlaymestudioPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    This story-driven adventure follows a mystery of death and despair from reality into the surreal realms of objective memories and subjective experiences. Search the mind, solve puzzles, and unravel the dark truth in this psychological thriller.

    Why similar: Investigation 13.8%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Thriller 12.2%, Dark 9.7%, Choices Matter 7.8%

  32. #32 Gray Dawn
    77% matchVery Positive84% of 1,179 reviews2018
    Dev: Interactive Stone
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 30.9%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Thriller 11.3%, Story Rich 8%, Gore 6.4%

  33. #33 Edge of Sanity
    76% matchMostly Positive74% of 241 reviews2024
    Dev: Vixa GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows

    Set in the unforgiving lands of Alaska, Edge of Sanity is a Cthulhu-inspired, 2D survival horror game. Uncover a disturbing story while madness claws at your mind. Lead a group of survivors and explore, scavenge and survive together - against untold eldritch horrors.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.5%, Detective 13.5%, Investigation 11.6%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Choices Matter 6.9%

  34. #34 THRESHOLD
    74% matchVery Positive85% of 1,261 reviews2024
    Dev: Julien EveilléPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    In a lonely station atop a mountain, a train rumbles its precious cargo to places unknown. Now is your shift. Keep the pace. Uncover a mystery. Fight for your last breath. The air is thin up here.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.8%, Dark 12%, Thriller 10.7%, Story Rich 9.1%, Choices Matter 9.1%

  35. #35 ASYLUM
    74% matchVery Positive85% of 479 reviews2025
    Dev: Senscape
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 22.2%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Gore 8.5%, Mystery 8.4%, Dark 8.3%

  36. #36 The Dark Rites of Arkham
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 531 reviews2026
    Dev: Postmodern AdventuresPub: enComplot
    Windows

    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 36.4%, Detective 14.5%, Investigation 10%, Adventure 8.1%, Exploration 7%

  37. #37 Westmark Manor
    77% matchMixed69% of 78 reviews2020
    Dev: Nodbrim Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 42.5%, Adventure 20.4%, Dark 13.4%, Mystery 10.9%, Story Rich 5.1%

  38. #38 HINGE VR
    76% matchMostly Positive70% of 202 reviews2020
    Dev: Arcadia
    Windows

    HINGE is a psychological horror VR adventure. You suddenly find yourself in an abandoned skyscraper, devoid of all your senses and memories. The laws of physics are distorted, and time has collapsed. The only way out is to step into the terrifying unknown and piece together the fragmented clues

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.5%, Detective 10.2%, Psychological Horror 10%, Investigation 9.3%, Thriller 7.9%

  39. #39 Inside Depth 6
    75% matchVery Positive85% of 247 reviews2021
    Dev: Stanislaw TruchowskiPub: TurnVex
    Windows

    There are 6 depths to descend; the further you go, the more terror you will experience. Uncover mysteries, solve puzzles, and immerse yourself in a dark storyline that Inside Depth 6 has to offer. Journey through all 6 depths to uncover the secrets buried within.

    Why similar: Thriller 17.4%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Dark 14.3%, Multiple Endings 9.5%, Story Rich 7.8%

  40. #40 Thalassa: Edge of the Abyss
    72% matchVery Positive88% of 339 reviews2024
    Dev: Sarepta StudioPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
    Windows

    Uncover the mystery of Thalassa, a first-person psychological drama set under the sea. Ill-fate has fallen on your former crew and friends and it’s up to you to find answers onboard the wreckage. Experience the melancholic underwater journey of human stories facing life and loss.

    Why similar: Atmospheric 16.9%, First-Person 16.5%, Adventure 16.2%, Story Rich 14.9%, Detective 13.9%

  41. #41 Depths of Sanity
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 91 reviews2022
    Dev: Bomb Shelter Games
    Windows

    A mysterious signal. A missing crew. And the one man trying to piece it all together. As Abe Douglas, dive deep into a fully underwater metroidvania to explore massive oceanic biomes, battle monstrous bosses, and piece together a mystery that threatens not only your crew, but your own sanity.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 41.6%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Story Rich 8.8%, Dark 8.3%, Mystery 8.3%

  42. #42 Care
    71% matchVery Positive96% of 69 reviews2024
    Dev: The Pocket Dimension
    Windows

    Care is an atmospheric first person horror game with puzzle elements, where your choices have consequences. Be observant with your surroundings and unravel the horrific secrets that hide within these walls.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.5%, Investigation 13.1%, Dark 10.8%, Mystery 10.5%, Choices Matter 8.4%

  43. #43 Mystery of the Malign
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 80 reviews2025
    Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
    Windows

    Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

    Why similar: Investigation 22.9%, Mystery 20.3%, Story Rich 15.5%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Exploration 10.8%

  44. #44 The Trench
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 156 reviews2022
    Dev: Omar Chapa Hernandez
    Windows

    As captain of the Pandora sub, you must explore the Trench and retrieve data from the Neptune wreckage. But beware - the trench is home to unimaginable horrors that will test your courage. Can you survive the terrors of the deep and complete your mission, or will you become the next victim?

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 48%, Mystery 11.2%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Investigation 5.9%, Sci-fi 5.8%

  45. #45 Saint Kotar
    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 280 reviews2021
    Dev: The-Mark EntertainmentPub: SOEDESCO
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 26.1%, Detective 14.1%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Choices Matter 7.4%, Dark 7%

  46. #46 Mind Diver
    69% matchVery Positive96% of 327 reviews2025
    Dev: Indoor SunglassesPub: PLAYISM
    Windows

    Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.

    Why similar: Detective 17.7%, Investigation 14.4%, Thriller 11.7%, Mystery 10.3%, Dark 8.5%

  47. #47 The Nameless City
    70% matchVery Positive88% of 56 reviews2024
    Dev: Paradnight Studio
    Windows · Mac

    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 46.5%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Dark 10.6%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Exploration 4.6%

  48. #48 Static Dread: The Lighthouse
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 1,355 reviews2025
    Dev: solarsuit.gamesPub: Polden Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Lovecraft meets Papers, Please. Play as a lighthouse keeper and guide ships safely into the harbor using your radio. Survive the presence of something impossible, and don’t let the shadows consume you!

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.3%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Dark 9.4%, Choices Matter 8.4%, Story Rich 7.7%

  49. #49 The Corruption Within
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 166 reviews2021
    Dev: Cosmic Void
    Windows

    The Corruption Within is a psychological thriller first-person point & click adventure game set in the Victorian era, with an emphasis on strong narrative, intriguing characters and puzzle-solving.

    Why similar: Investigation 17.6%, Thriller 16.1%, Mystery 13.9%, Story Rich 12.4%, Atmospheric 7.8%

  50. #50 Necrophosis
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 791 reviews2025
    Dev: Dragonis AresPub: Dragonis Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 42.1%, Psychological Horror 15%, Mystery 10.4%, Choices Matter 6.9%, Exploration 6.5%

  51. #51 The Casting of Frank Stone™
    69% matchMixed62% of 5,609 reviews2024
    Dev: Supermassive GamesPub: Behaviour Interactive Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone’s blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 21.2%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Choices Matter 9.9%, Multiple Endings 7.7%, Dark 7.4%

  52. #52 Lust from Beyond: M Edition
    71% matchMixed66% of 353 reviews2022
    Dev: Movie Games LunariumPub: Movie Games S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Descend into madness in a first-person survival horror inspired by Lovecraft and Giger. Solve the mystery of esoteric cults. Cross the gate to the blasphemous land of Lusst’ghaa. Play the new M-rated cut of the fan-favorite Lust from Beyond.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 35.6%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Dark 9.7%, Gore 8.1%, Atmospheric 6.8%

  53. #53 Cthulhu Mythos ADV Lunatic Whispers
    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 105 reviews2022
    Dev: Gotcha Gotcha Games
    Windows

    Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Cthulhu Mythos with this 2D visual novel game featuring a thrilling TRPG-based experience! Roll the dice and use your skills and luck to escape the abandoned hospital, while experiencing the cosmic terror.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 45.4%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Mystery 12.3%, Story Rich 9.6%, Exploration 7.8%

  54. #54 Psych
    68% matchMostly Positive78% of 346 reviews2022
    Dev: MediaTale
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Experience the story of Alexander Green and find out what happened on the day of the accident in this First Person horror Adventure. Follow the development of Alex, solve puzzles around the event and try not to fall into madness as you search for answers.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 23%, Thriller 21.2%, Dark 14.4%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Exploration 9.5%

  55. #55 The Empty Eyes
    66% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2026
    Dev: 99 Grados Games
    Windows

    The Empty Eyes is a first-person psychological horror experience that immerses you in an investigation steeped in mystery. Every step inside the house brings you closer to a hidden truth, while tension mounts and fear takes root in your mind.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.3%, Thriller 16%, Mystery 13.4%, Dark 10.6%, Story Rich 9.4%

  56. #56 Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel
    66% matchVery Positive83% of 2,295 reviews2022
    Dev: Pulsatrix StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Explore a decadent hotel across different timelines and uncover the dark history of a fanatical cult and your role in their plans.

    Why similar: Violent 14.2%, Mystery 12.5%, First-Person 11.4%, Atmospheric 10%, Story Rich 9.8%

  57. #57 Echoes of Dread
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 77 reviews2024
    Dev: Reaper GSPub: Kazakov Studios
    Windows

    Echoes Of Dread is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the mansion, solve puzzles, and uncover the secrets hidden within. Prepare for unexpected encounters with terrifying entities.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.4%, Detective 13.3%, Hidden Object 10%, Thriller 9.3%, First-Person 9.2%

  58. #58 The Station
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 1,109 reviews2018
    Dev: The Station Game ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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: Story Rich 24.4%, Atmospheric 18%, Sci-fi 16.8%, Adventure 16.5%, First-Person 12.6%

  59. #59 Amnesia: Rebirth
    67% matchMostly Positive77% of 9,236 reviews2020
    Dev: Frictional Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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 36.4%, Story Rich 9.5%, Psychological Horror 8.6%, First-Person 7.6%, Atmospheric 7.4%

  60. #60 ZERO PROTOCOL
    65% matchVery Positive84% of 597 reviews2024
    Dev: R_Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    In this immersive sci-fi thriller, you will experience the atmosphere of classic 3D games as you solve puzzles, follow an intriguing non-linear storyline, and engage in battles with monsters.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Story Rich 10.8%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Multiple Endings 9.5%

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