- #1 What have you done, Father?
97% matchVery Positive91% of 140 reviews2024
Dev: Darkania Works
Windows
A dark murder mistery game combined with a visual novel revolving around a disturbing plot. Embark on the frightening adventure of a young priest entangled in a forbidden affair with a beautiful lady who meets a gruesome end. Lust, wrath, murder, despair.
Why similar: Noir 27.6%, Detective 17.6%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Horror 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A direct thematic match that focuses on a priest grappling with dark secrets and psychological horror.
- #2 Shadows on the Vatican - Act I: Greed
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 739 reviews2014
Dev: 10th Art StudioPub: Adventure Productions
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
The ex-priest James Murphy answers a mysterious call for help from his friend Cristoforo. The disappearance of a briefcase containing compromising documents convinces James that his friend is a victim of something sinister. The Vatican's involvement inspires James to get to the bottom of this mystery.
Why similar: Point & Click 63.6%, Adventure 19.5%, Story Rich 14.9%, Singleplayer 2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a compelling investigation into corruption within the Vatican, matching the priest-led mystery theme.
- #3 Saint Kotar
96% 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: Detective 22.4%, Point & Click 13.9%, Gothic 13.8% ★, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, point-and-click psychological horror game centered on a religious conspiracy in a cursed town.
- #4 Gray Dawn
95% 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: Psychological Horror 37.5%, Horror 18.5%, Story Rich 11.7%, Adventure 10.6%, First-Person 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven psychological horror game that explores religious guilt and supernatural events through a priest's perspective.
- #5 Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder
94% 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: Point & Click 24.5%, Detective 22.6%, Psychological Horror 18%, Horror 16.1%, Puzzle 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: An investigative detective game that leans heavily into Lovecraftian horror and point-and-click mechanics.
- #6 The Last Door - Collector's Edition
94% matchVery Positive95% of 2,436 reviews2014
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Phoenix Online Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Point & Click 42%, Horror 20.1%, Story Rich 12%, Puzzle 9.6%, Psychological Horror 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in occult point-and-click horror that uses atmosphere and mystery to drive its narrative.
- #7 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
93% matchVery Positive91% of 1,159 reviews2014
Dev: Phoenix Online StudiosPub: Pinkerton Road Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.
Why similar: Point & Click 40.8%, Detective 20.4%, Adventure 9.9%, Horror 9.4%, 1990's 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery involving occult rituals and religious history that heavily influenced the genre.
- #8 Devil Inside Us: Roots of Evil
92% matchVery Positive96% of 67 reviews2021
Dev: Fernando TittzPub: Mr.Skull Game Studio
Windows
In this story focused horror game, you are a priest! And you need to help a family with their cursed house, explore, follow your visions, find the root, and exorcize it!
Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.7%, Horror 18.5%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, First-Person 12.2%, Exploration 9%
Why You'll Like It: A horror game centered on exorcism and religious themes that fits the tone of the seed game.
- #9 Black Mirror I
91% matchVery Positive84% of 1,458 reviews2014
Dev: Future GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Black Mirror is a dark adventure game that details the aftermath of the tragic death of William Gordon. Playing as his grandson Samuel players must unveil the truth behind the events of that fateful, stormy night.
Why similar: Point & Click 41%, Gothic 23.2% ★, Horror 12.6%, Adventure 8.3%, Puzzle 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A gothic point-and-click mystery that excels at building tension through dark family secrets and atmospheric exploration.
- #10 The Cat Lady
90% matchVery Positive94% of 6,142 reviews2013
Dev: Harvester GamesPub: Screen 7
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...
Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.9%, Detective 18.8%, Point & Click 18.5%, Horror 15.3%, Story Rich 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, surreal psychological horror game that utilizes point-and-click mechanics to tell a haunting, mature story.
- #11 Hidden: On the trail of the Ancients
91% matchMixed65% of 85 reviews2015
Dev: Lost Spell
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Immersed into dark and unexplored ancient woods in a search of the almost forgotten "Legend of the Ancients". But not everything goes as planned as the place keeps a never revealed horrifying secret. Hidden is a first person horror point n' click adventure game, with focus on story, puzzles and exploration.
Why similar: Point & Click 37.6%, Psychological Horror 24.1%, Horror 22.6%, Adventure 14.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused point-and-click game that emphasizes finding clues and solving environmental puzzles.
- #12 God's Basement
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,316 reviews2018
Dev: Erebus
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
God's Basement is a first-person, narrative-driven, single player horror game. Uncover the secrets of an afterlife shrouded in mystery, as an entity known as "The Operator" leads you deeper into the fringes of a seemingly eternal purgatory.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.8%, Horror 18.9%, First-Person 11.1%, Puzzle 10%, Story Rich 8%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror experience that uses environmental storytelling to explore themes of guilt and the afterlife.
- #13 The Inheritance of Crimson Manor
88% matchVery Positive88% of 904 reviews2022
Dev: MediaCity Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.
Why similar: Horror 19.5%, Puzzle 17.8%, First-Person 14.4%, Realistic 13.1%, Exploration 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy exploration game that captures the feeling of uncovering secrets in a dark, atmospheric setting.
- #14 Fran Bow
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 22,182 reviews2015
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.9%, Point & Click 24.6%, Horror 12.5%, Puzzle 11.1%, Story Rich 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror adventure that uses point-and-click exploration to navigate a disturbing and surreal world.
- #15 Still Life
89% matchVery Positive82% of 1,089 reviews2011
Dev: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Still Life 2 also now available!
Why similar: Point & Click 35.6%, Detective 28.8%, Noir 13.5%, Adventure 8.7%, Puzzle 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty detective thriller that balances noir-inspired investigation with complex puzzle-solving.
- #16 Scratches - Director's Cut
86% matchVery Positive83% of 436 reviews2011
Dev: Nucleosys
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Dark Legends surround the old abandoned Blackwood house, secluded far away in the northern wastelands. For writer Michael Arthate, this cold, solitary atmosphere is fodder for his restless imagination. But Michael soon becomes distracted by the mysteries offered up, as he follows a trail exploring and delving into the secrets of the past.
Why similar: Point & Click 40.2%, Horror 23.9%, Adventure 9.3%, Psychological Horror 9%, First-Person 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic atmospheric horror game that focuses on investigation and uncovering the history of a mysterious manor.
- #17 Family curse
84% matchVery Positive91% of 236 reviews2023
Dev: Stork Game
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Detective 24.2%, Psychological Horror 17.7%, Dynamic Narration 17% ★, Horror 11.6%, Puzzle 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses puzzle-solving and exploration to reveal a dark family legacy.
- #18 DESOLATIUM
86% matchMostly Negative28% of 29 reviews2024
Dev: SUPERLUMENPub: SOEDESCO
Windows · Linux
DESOLATIUM 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: Detective 22.6%, Point & Click 16.8%, Psychological Horror 13%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Horror 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that blends Lovecraftian horror with a modern investigative approach.
- #19 Echoes Of The House
83% matchVery Positive80% of 184 reviews2024
Dev: Sordar Studios
Windows
Christopher arrives at his grandmother's countryside home late at night for a seemingly ordinary visit. But soon after reuniting, he begins to notice something isn't right. The familiar setting warps into a place of unease, and the mystery that unravels is far more complex than anyone could expect.
Why similar: Detective 22%, 1990's 18.2%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Horror 10.7%, Realistic 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-rich horror game that focuses on exploration and piecing together a dark family history.
- #20 Incoming Evil
85% matchMostly Positive80% of 59 reviews2019
Dev: CodelessMan
Windows
A first-person horror game Incoming Evil, you will explore an unsolved event about 3 missing people. Nobody knows what happened to them, the police could not solve the case. You are an experienced detective; the case handed over to you.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.8%, Horror 21.6%, First-Person 16%, Puzzle 14.1%, Adventure 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that emphasizes exploration and uncovering the truth behind a dark, isolated location.
- #21 The Curse of Elmwood
84% matchMixed57% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: STuNT
Windows
You hear quiet whispers from deep inside the house, but no one sees. You begin to feel that you are not alone in this house. Curse of Elmwood is an atmospheric horror where you find yourself trapped in a gloomy 18th century mansion, steeped in mystery and horror.
Why similar: Hidden Object 27.1%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Puzzle 10.7%, Horror 10%, Exploration 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A walking simulator and puzzle game that utilizes hidden-object mechanics to uncover a dark mystery.
- #22 Quod: Episode 1
82% matchVery Positive85% of 159 reviews2024
Dev: IDTF
Windows
"Quod" unfolds in a 1930s Texas prison. The main character must escape and uncover the truth. Brace yourself for eerie occurrences and solve intricate puzzles to unveil the terrifying secrets of this place.
Why similar: Hidden Object 26.9%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Horror 14.7%, Puzzle 11%, First-Person 7%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-oriented horror game that incorporates hidden-object elements to progress through its atmospheric narrative.
- #23 Kathy Rain
81% matchVery Positive92% of 3,954 reviews2016
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.
Why similar: Point & Click 96.7%, Detective 1.4%, Noir 0.7%, Psychological Horror 0.4%, Adventure 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: A detective-led point-and-click adventure that focuses on uncovering the dark past of a small town.
- #24 When The Devil Takes Hold
81% matchMixed68% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: NOVAK STUDIOS
Windows
When The Devil Takes Hold is a first-person psychological horror game. Step into the shoes of James Davidson, a fearless content creator whose search for views leads him to a cursed location. Explore the haunted grounds and solve puzzles to uncover the dark past.
Why similar: 1990's 29.6%, Psychological Horror 24.9%, Horror 16%, Realistic 12.6%, Puzzle 7%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic psychological horror game that leans into the themes of demonic influence and religious dread.
- #25 The Room
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 31,189 reviews2014
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
Why similar: Puzzle 33.1%, Point & Click 30.7%, Hidden Object 19.9%, Horror 5.9%, Adventure 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on intricate puzzle-solving and hidden-object mechanics within a mysterious, atmospheric environment.
- #26 Doorways: Prelude
82% matchMixed62% of 636 reviews2013
Dev: Saibot Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Doorways is an immersive horror adventure, featuring a complex story and deep atmosphere.
Why similar: Horror 41.3%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, First-Person 12.7%, Adventure 10.1%, Puzzle 9%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric horror adventure that focuses on exploring unsettling environments and solving environmental puzzles.
- #27 Murdered: Soul Suspect
79% matchVery Positive86% of 17,211 reviews2014
Dev: Airtight GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 54.5%, Noir 18.1%, Horror 10.9%, Adventure 5.2%, Story Rich 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines detective investigation with supernatural elements to solve a mystery from beyond the grave.
- #28 Angels Cove
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 106 reviews2021
Dev: CG Cowboy Studios
Windows
You are called to a secluded house on a remote island to conduct a paranormal investigation. However, you find the island and the house abandoned. Or are they?
Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Hidden Object 18.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Psychological Horror 12%, Horror 8%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused game that uses hidden-object and interactive fiction elements to tell a supernatural story.
- #29 Ritus Exorcismus
76% matchVery Positive99% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: Dernhelm Games
Windows · Linux
Become the exorcist that the world needs! Use Holy Relics and the knowledge from your book to fight demonic possessions. Investigate unholy events and take part in church rituals in this medieval pixel horror game.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 41.6%, Horror 26.6%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Adventure 6.9%, Exploration 4.1%
- #30 Insight
78% matchVery Positive86% of 115 reviews2021
Dev: maou
Windows
Guess the rules, divide shapes, solve puzzles. 49 variants with consistent rulessets.
Why similar: Puzzle 91%, Singleplayer 9%
Why You'll Like It: A detective-themed thriller that uses story-rich mechanics to explore psychological and supernatural mysteries.
- #31 Cursed
78% matchVery Positive83% of 765 reviews2016
Dev: Jetdogs Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Her future, as well as of the whole world depends on her ingenuity and bravery. The path to her fiancé is blocked by ghosts, dragons, demons and other creatures from beyond. Will she overcome her fears? Will she find her beloved? Play "Cursed" and find out!
Why similar: Point & Click 34.2%, Hidden Object 29.6%, Horror 16.6%, Puzzle 10%, Adventure 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric horror title that focuses on thriller elements and psychological tension in a dark setting.
- #32 The Gravedigger
76% matchVery Positive85% of 123 reviews2024
Dev: Authogin
Windows
You're hired to dig up graves at a local church, looting valuables while demonic activity escalates. You must find and return all the burnt bones to stop the demonic activity. Each night you will dig for valuables to find bones, fend off growing corruption, and survive to solve the mystery.
Why similar: Hidden Object 23.8%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Horror 14.7%, Gothic 12.3% ★, First-Person 10.3%
- #33 The Empty Eyes
75% 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 29.1%, Horror 20.2%, Hidden Object 14.1%, Realistic 8.6%, First-Person 8%
- #34 Cursed Feed
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 84 reviews2025
Dev: Playstige Interactive
Windows
In first-person horror game "Cursed Feed," players embark on a chilling journey with the Thornvale family as they confront a malevolent force unleashed by their own patriarch's archaeological discoveries.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 47.2%, Horror 34.3%, Adventure 15.7%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #35 The Unholy Priest
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 391 reviews2025
Dev: Grejuva
Windows
Manage a haunted funeral service as a priest in a cursed forest. Bury or cremate the dead, perform exorcisms, fend off demonic possessions, and quiet restless souls. Survive terrifying encounters, maintain sanity, and experience the pinnacle of horror simulation in The Unholy Priest!
Why similar: Gothic 36.6% ★, Psychological Horror 25.7%, Horror 20.2%, First-Person 10.1%, 3D 6.1%
- #36 Echoes of Dread
73% 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: Hidden Object 22.3%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Detective 17.3%, Horror 13.3%, First-Person 8.5%
- #37 Curse
77% matchMixed63% of 78 reviews2016
Dev: Stormlord GamesPub: Stormlord Games LLC
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 48%
CURSE is a point-and-click horror game that throws the player into the world of paranormal investigations.
Why similar: Hidden Object 25.1%, Point & Click 20.5%, Horror 14.7%, First-Person 10.4%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #38 Judas
77% matchMixed69% of 150 reviews2017
Dev: Studio48
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Judas is an atmospheric psychological horror experience. Accidentally trapped in an apartment complex, you face dark paranormal events that push you to escape as fast as possible; yet, fleeing is not an option.
Why similar: Detective 18%, Hidden Object 15.6%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Point & Click 12.5%, Horror 9.2%
- #39 Cursed
74% matchVery Positive89% of 176 reviews2022
Dev: Disaster Squad Productions
Windows
A horrific retro point and click adventure with combat
Why similar: Point & Click 35.7%, Action-Adventure 22.3%, Horror 21.9%, Exploration 11.4%, Adventure 8.5%
- #40 Vesnith Tapes
72% matchVery Positive80% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: KY XEPub: Darks Zone
Windows
A psychological horror game where a police officer investigates a cold case in a decaying house, uncovering a strange and haunting tape recorder that reveals a terrible secret.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.8%, Horror 17.4%, Realistic 16.1%, First-Person 15%, Exploration 13.8%
- #41 Curse of Anabelle
75% matchMixed64% of 135 reviews2020
Dev: Rocwise Entertainment
Windows
Curse of Anabelle is a story driven adventure-horror/puzzle game which players can experience in the first person perspective. The storyline is based on real world myths and legends.
Why similar: Adventure 48%, Horror 20.3%, First-Person 11.8%, Exploration 9.4%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #42 The Last Case of John Morley
70% matchVery Positive84% of 289 reviews2025
Dev: Indigo Studios - Interactive StoriesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.
Why similar: Noir 24%, Detective 21%, Interactive Fiction 12.6%, Psychological Horror 9.4%, Puzzle 6.2%
- #43 Insight
71% 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: Detective 45%, Psychological Horror 23.4%, Horror 17.5%, Story Rich 10%, First-Person 2.6%
- #44 The Occultist
70% 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: Detective 34.6%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Horror 9%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Puzzle 7.1%
- #45 Paradise's Secrets
71% matchVery Positive83% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Entry Studios
Windows
After accepting the invitation from the Paradise company following the events we've experienced, nothing on our journey may turn out as we expect. You must be very careful to uncover all the mystery and reveal the truth. Learn everything and expose the true face of the Paradise company.
Why similar: Hidden Object 19.2%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Horror 13.3%, Realistic 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
- #46 DESOLATIUM: Prologue
73% 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: Detective 23.1%, Point & Click 17.5%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Horror 9.1%
- #47 FAITH: The Unholy Trinity
68% matchVery Positive95% of 8,573 reviews2022
Dev: Airdorf GamesPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
What you are about to do has not been approved by the Vatican. As a young priest, struggle against demons, cultists, and your own weakening faith in this pixel horror game inspired by the era of classic 8-bit gaming and the "Satanic Panic" of the 1980s.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 45%, Horror 30.4%, Story Rich 11.1%, Puzzle 8.2%, Adventure 5.3%
- #48 Saint Kotar: The Yellow Mask
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 341 reviews2020
Dev: The-Mark Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Follow the fear of Benedek Dohnany and Nikolay Kalyakin and play the onset of a dark and chilling narrative adventure. Make decisions and affect the events that precede a macabre series of murders, allegedly related to devil worship and witchcraft.
Why similar: Gothic 32.8% ★, Point & Click 21.6%, Horror 12.4%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #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: Point & Click 32.3%, 1990's 14.1%, Puzzle 10.7%, Horror 10.6%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #50 Ghost Frequency
69% matchMixed68% of 154 reviews2025
Dev: PIT GAMES
Windows
In Ghost Frequency, you are a ghost hunter from PIT - Paranormal Investigation Team. Your mission is to locate a sinister spirit using the EMF Ghost Detector to track paranormal activity, the IR Thermal Camera to reveal hidden entities, and the EVP Digital Recorder to capture eerie voices.
Why similar: Noir 25.2%, Detective 22.2%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Hidden Object 13.6%, Horror 10.2%
- #51 Tales of The Nightmares™ Episode One
68% matchVery Positive87% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: RedDot Studios
Windows
You are the prime suspect in the massacre of your squad during a clandestine rescue mission. An indie cinematic experience with an immersive psychological horror narrative and a retro visual style inspired by PS1-PS2 classics.
Why similar: Gothic 37.1% ★, Action-Adventure 19.5%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Story Rich 12.6%, Adventure 8.7%
- #52 Whispering Lane: Horror
69% matchMixed65% of 161 reviews2024
Dev: Airem
Windows · Mac · Linux
Uncover the dark secrets of the abandoned house on Whispering Lane in this psychological horror game. Navigate through perilous twists, where each turn reveals a blend of horror and mystery. Can you unearth the truth before darkness consumes you?
Why similar: 1990's 16.3%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Interactive Fiction 15.4%, Horror 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #53 DIGITAL EXORCIST case_(0);
67% matchVery Positive94% of 162 reviews2023
Dev: COOL BEANS PRODUCTIONSPub: HYPER REAL
Windows
Step into a dark world where cyberdemons haunt humankind. When mutilated bodies start appearing all over this sleepy town in the Mississippi inaka, Sawyer, ex-AGENCY operative; now unemployed shut-in, must exorcise the demon perpetrator in this story-rich, PC-98 style adventure game.
Why similar: Detective 24%, 1990's 18.4%, Point & Click 14.3%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%
- #54 V696
69% matchMixed65% of 136 reviews2022
Dev: Veysel ÇınarPub: Serkan Çınar
Windows
V696 is a first-person horror-thriller game. It contains a cult subject of veiled beings. Even if everything seems clear at first glance, it has a gripping story that will throw you a curve.
Why similar: Hidden Object 23.9%, Psychological Horror 20.3%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Horror 9.6%, First-Person 9.3%
- #55 Whispers of Prague: The Executioner's Last Cut
66% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Shader Mess
Windows
Classic first-person point-and-click adventure game set in contemporary Prague. As a programmer and treasure hunter, you embark on a long journey to uncover the secrets of the infamous Executioner. Your task will be complicated by a sect of fanatic cultists and your own unexplained heritage.
Why similar: Point & Click 40.7%, Horror 15%, Story Rich 12.6%, Exploration 11.1%, Adventure 10.4%
- #56 SHADOW MANSION
67% matchMixed68% of 115 reviews2024
Dev: NEBULA NOVA GAMES
Windows
A mysterious letter calls you back to your abandoned family mansion. Explore its dark rooms, uncover the bloody rituals buried in your family’s past, and escape the presence lurking in the shadows. Shadow Mansion is a story-driven horror game of atmosphere, exploration, and survival.
Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Gothic 18.3% ★, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Horror 8.4%
- #57 Untold Mystery: Angel’s Cry
71% matchMixed54% of 124 reviews2014
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Investigate a mysterious, medieval monastery and reveal the terrifying truth! Enter a remote Alpine monastery and uncover the truth in a story-rich hidden object adventure. You are about to investigate the disappearance of a monk as well as the curious case of a weeping statue.
Why similar: Hidden Object 23.9%, Detective 20.5%, Point & Click 20.5%, Puzzle 9.1%, Horror 7.2%
- #58 Saint of Chains
64% matchVery Positive83% of 58 reviews2026
Dev: MystiveDev
Windows
Psychological single-player first-person horror. Explore dark environments, fight with melee and guns, and solve puzzles in this retro 2000s-inspired nightmare where the truth is more terrifying than the monsters.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 39.2%, Horror 20.6%, First-Person 13.8%, Exploration 10%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #59 HELLSEED: All Chapters
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 285 reviews2024
Dev: Profenix Studio SRLS
Windows
HELLSEED is a first-person horror adventure that combines puzzles, action, and a chilling narrative. In a dark world full of supernatural threats, you’ll need to solve complex puzzles and manage your sanity. This isn’t just a fight for survival—it's a journey into the depths of terror.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.7%, Detective 21.4%, Horror 16.6%, Puzzle 13%, First-Person 9.1%
- #60 Cursed Bet
67% matchMixed58% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: LIGHTWORKER GAMES
Windows
Cursed Bet is a horror game where you play from a body camera perspective. Enter the abandoned preschool, the subject of terrible rumors, in the midnight. Struggle the cursed doll Ebeleen as you investigate the school's dark past. Will you be able to destroy him and his curse?
Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.3%, Horror 23.6%, First-Person 14.8%, Realistic 13.6%, Puzzle 11.5%
