Games Like Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft

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 53.3%, Horror 13.5%, Psychological Horror 8.6%, Atmospheric 4.6%, Story Rich 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, investigative narrative experience that stays true to the core themes of Lovecraftian cosmic horror.

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 54.2%, Horror 13.9%, Walking Simulator 8.9%, Psychological Horror 7.2%, First-Person 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at capturing the eerie, atmospheric exploration of Lovecraftian lore through a first-person perspective.

The Innsmouth Case is a text adventure game inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and the very first text-based adventure to combine horror and comedy in a fit and proper way.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 43.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.4%, Horror 10%, Visual Novel 10%, Text-Based 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Like Dagon, it is a narrative-heavy, choose-your-own-adventure style game that leans into the classic Lovecraftian aesthetic.

Investigate a paranormal disease that threatens to eradicate humanity in this unsettling Lovecraftian adventure, inspired by the choose-your-own-adventure gamebooks of the 80s and 90s. Your choices will determine the story, your character’s destiny… and the future of humanity.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 56.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.4%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Story Rich 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It functions as a highly engaging interactive fiction game that mirrors the literary focus of the seed game.

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 33.7%, Horror 15.5%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Walking Simulator 8.6%, Dark 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deeply philosophical and psychological horror experience that focuses on narrative immersion over combat.

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 54%, Horror 16.2%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, First-Person 6.1%, Story Rich 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person exploration game that brings the surreal, cosmic entities of Lovecraftian lore to life.

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: Horror 33.5%, Lovecraftian 28.7%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, First-Person 6.3%, Dark 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive psychological horror experience that masterfully uses atmosphere and helplessness to evoke Lovecraftian dread.

A slow burn retro horror game, in which you arrive at the old lighthouse on a small island near the coast of the United States. After the previous keeper has gone missing, you need to take over his duties and watch after the light.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 39.1%, Horror 18%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Walking Simulator 7.1%, Dark 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: An indie gem that relies on oppressive atmosphere and environmental storytelling to build tension.

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 49.3%, Horror 17.8%, Point & Click 11.3%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Atmospheric 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that captures the slow-burn investigative mystery of Lovecraft's work.

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 39.5%, Horror 14.9%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Walking Simulator 9.2%, Dark 7.4%

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

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 51.6%, Horror 17.7%, Point & Click 15.4%, Story Rich 8.5%, Psychological Horror 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game uses a haunting, minimalist aesthetic to deliver a powerful, story-driven Lovecraftian mystery.

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 46.4%, Walking Simulator 11.5%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Horror 10.6%, Dark 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, walking-simulator style experience that focuses entirely on atmosphere and Lovecraftian discovery.

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Lovecraftian 46.1%, Horror 20.7%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Point & Click 10.1%, Mystery 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled cosmic horror game that emphasizes narrative choices and the inevitable descent into madness.

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 47.7%, Horror 18.3%, Psychological Horror 8%, Walking Simulator 6.4%, First-Person 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi horror game effectively integrates Lovecraftian cosmic dread into a tense, narrative-driven space setting.

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 42.2%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Horror 9.2%, Walking Simulator 9.1%, Dark 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It blends cyberpunk aesthetics with Lovecraftian mystery to create a unique, narrative-focused experience.

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

Why similar: Horror 32.4%, Lovecraftian 25.8%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, First-Person 8.3%, Dark 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on environmental puzzles and psychological tension, serving as a precursor to modern Lovecraftian horror games.

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 28.6%, VR 9.8%, Horror 9.8%, Point & Click 7.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person point-and-click mystery that emphasizes investigation and Lovecraftian atmosphere.

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 39.8%, Horror 12%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Dark 7.4%, Walking Simulator 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses narrative choices to explore the protagonist's descent into madness.

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 42.1%, Horror 13.3%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Walking Simulator 7.3%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven psychological horror game that uses religious and supernatural themes to build tension.

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 37.8%, Horror 11.1%, Visual Novel 9.7%, Psychological Horror 8.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that provides a direct, text-heavy exploration of Lovecraftian mystery and investigation.

A Place, Forbidden is a first-person, lo-fi horror-puzzle game set in the Library of Ouroboros, a seemingly innocuous library that, rumor has it, contains knowledge not meant for the eyes of mortal man. We hope you enjoy your visit.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 45.6%, Horror 17.9%, Psychological Horror 8.2%, Dark 7.6%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, puzzle-focused game that captures the isolation and mystery of Lovecraftian settings.

Crazy cultists. Cthulhu. A talking cat. Gibbous takes you on an expansive, traditionally animated, hand-painted adventure. Play as three protagonists and explore a lushly rendered Lovecraft-inspired world, unraveling ancient conspiracies. A comedy cosmic horror adventure made in Transylvania!

Why similar: Lovecraftian 42.4%, Horror 13.9%, Point & Click 11.6%, Dark 9.5%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully illustrated point-and-click adventure that explores the lighter, yet still eerie, side of the Cthulhu mythos.

When the Darkness comes is a walking simulator whose glitchy and dark tale tries to illustrate the hardships of depression and anxiety through a variety of imaginary digital landscapes.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26%, Horror 18.5%, Walking Simulator 18.1%, First-Person 9.3%, Dark 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, surreal walking simulator that explores themes of psychological horror and existential dread.

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 28.2%, Horror 19.5%, Point & Click 19%, Psychological Horror 14%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that focuses on a slow-burn mystery set in a remote, isolated location.

If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers is a narrative-driven point-and-click adventure with horror elements that explores the stories of four characters in a masked ball taking place aboard a train in the late 1920s.

Why similar: Horror 17.6%, Point & Click 16.8%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Dark 12.5%, Emotional 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric, and narrative-focused point-and-click game that explores themes of psychological horror.

Experience a bite-sized slice of Lovecraftian horror in this updated version of our cult freeware point and click adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's classic short story.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 43.6%, Horror 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%, Point & Click 9.5%, Dark 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A short, narrative-driven experience that directly adapts Lovecraftian themes into a compact, engaging format.

LOSE YOUR MIND. EAT YOUR CREW. DIE. Take the helm of your steamship and set sail for the unknown! Sunless Sea is a game of discovery, loneliness and frequent death, set in the award-winning Victorian Gothic universe of Fallen London.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 61.3%, Horror 10.7%, Dark 9.7%, Story Rich 7.9%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply narrative-focused game where exploration and the slow discovery of cosmic horrors are the primary mechanics.

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 36.9%, Horror 13.5%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Walking Simulator 9.1%, Dark 7.5%

Dark Fracture is a psychological horror experience in which you explore an ever-changing world where reality and nightmares collide. Walk on the edge of madness in the shoes of a tormented soul as you descend into the darkest depths of the human psyche, and question everything you see.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.7%, Horror 16.7%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Walking Simulator 9.6%, Dark 8%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person psychological horror game that focuses on the protagonist's crumbling reality.

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

Why similar: Lovecraftian 56.7%, Horror 32.5%, Psychological Horror 6%, Adventure 4.9%

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Dear Esther comes a new first-person horrorgame that will drag you to the depths of greed, power and madness. It will bury its snout into your ribs and it will eat your heart.

Why similar: Horror 27.5%, Walking Simulator 21.5%, Lovecraftian 13.9%, Psychological Horror 6.5%, Interactive Fiction 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused psychological horror game that prioritizes story and atmosphere over traditional gameplay mechanics.

HYPNOS is a first-person adventure and exploration game, set in a lovecraftian megastructure fever dream. Enter the Nameless City at the edge of Dreams. Follow the trail into the shadow of the Holy Mountain. Embrace your destiny.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 45.6%, Horror 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 7.9%, Walking Simulator 6.3%, Atmospheric 6.2%

You woke up in a mysterious room you have never seen before. Can you find another way out? Samsara Room is a remake of the praised predecessor of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.3%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Horror 15.8%, Adventure 9.2%, Mystery 7.4%

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 64.4%, Horror 14.4%, Point & Click 11.8%, Adventure 4.2%, First-Person 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure title that leans heavily into the occult and investigative tropes of Lovecraft's stories.

Dear Esther immerses you in a stunningly realised world, a remote and desolate island somewhere in the outer Hebrides. As you step forwards, a voice begins to read fragments of a letter: 'Dear Esther...' - and so begins a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.2%, Interactive Fiction 18.1%, Horror 16.6%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, First-Person 9%

"Lust from Beyond: Scarlet" is a stand-alone, free introduction to the full version of "Lust from Beyond" - a horror game with elements of eroticism and occultism. This is not a demo version - you won't experience any spoilers here.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 34.1%, Horror 21.3%, Emotional 8.6%, Psychological Horror 7.8%, First-Person 7.4%

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 31.1%, Horror 13.8%, Interactive Fiction 10%, Walking Simulator 9.4%, Visual Novel 8.1%

A story-driven psychological experience where memory fades, silence deepens, and something waits in the dark.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 44.1%, Visual Novel 24.3%, Dark 13.3%, Story Rich 7.6%, Psychological Horror 7.2%

TELEFORUM is a found-footage-styled horror game exploring the unknown side of media. You’re visiting a widow’s apartment to conduct an interview about her husband's death. But that’s not the main reason why you’re here. It’s all about the tape, isn’t it?

Why similar: Horror 26.3%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.4%, Story Rich 8.9%

A short interactive story for room-scale VR: Become Caliban, the scion of a broken lineage struggling to understand your dark inheritance. Explore the ruins of the family estate, and the incredible realm below seeking clues to your past, and to the events that severed you from your family long ago.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 30%, Horror 25.2%, VR 20.5%, Mystery 6.3%, Atmospheric 5.3%

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 42.6%, Horror 14.7%, Walking Simulator 9.9%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Dark 8%

Fragments of Dread is an episodic psychological horror series. Each episode tells a self-contained story of dread, fear, and survival.

Why similar: Horror 18.5%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Walking Simulator 14%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Mystery 8.5%

The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.2%, Point & Click 20.3%, Horror 19.8%, Mystery 13.7%, Atmospheric 6.6%

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 18.6%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Emotional 8.8%, Interactive Fiction 8.7%, Dark 8.6%

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 39.9%, Horror 13.8%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Visual Novel 8.7%, Dark 8%

This is a Lovecraftian-inspired tale of a man writing the horrors of the one night he visited his great uncle's mansion to remember what actually happened at 3 am during the visit.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 49.9%, Horror 16.1%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Dark 6.5%

Play as a farmer who struggles to manage a failing farm. You come to a point where there is no more hope, and you must do something.

Why similar: Horror 18.6%, Visual Novel 14.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%, Dark 10.1%

A mystery adventure game set in a present-day Lovecraftian universe.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 66.5%, Horror 18.6%, Adventure 13%, Indie 1.9%

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 46.7%, Horror 13.7%, Walking Simulator 11.8%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Mystery 7.6%

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 43.7%, Horror 32.4%, Psychological Horror 9.4%, First-Person 4.2%, Atmospheric 3.2%

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 37.6%, Horror 12.2%, Walking Simulator 10.7%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Interactive Fiction 8.7%

Tiny Bunny: Prologue is a non-linear horror visual novel. Those, who have heard the voice of the forest, are beyond help.

Why similar: Horror 36.1%, Visual Novel 25.8%, Point & Click 8.3%, Psychological Horror 7.3%, Dark 6.2%

Aqua Catholicism; Explore Man's Original Sin Under The Sea

Why similar: Lovecraftian 41.3%, Horror 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%, Visual Novel 8.6%, Point & Click 8%

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 42%, Horror 13.8%, Psychological Horror 8.5%, Walking Simulator 8.2%, Mystery 6%

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 47.8%, Horror 13.7%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Atmospheric 6.6%

The incredible Mr. Rabbit invites you all to a mysterious magic show! Celebrate 10 years of Rusty Lake with a new free-to-play point-and-click adventure that promises to delight and… shock you with its sleight of hand!

Why similar: Point & Click 54.4%, Atmospheric 23.3%, Adventure 17.4%, Indie 4.9%

A journey through ancient mysteries and forces described by the original short story "The Picture in the House" written by H.P Lovecraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.1%, Horror 28.4%, First-Person 10.3%, Story Rich 8.6%, Realistic 7.7%

Fears to Fathom is an episodic psychological horror game where each episode unveils a short story narrated by the ones who survived.

Why similar: Horror 39%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, First-Person 9.6%, Interactive Fiction 7.5%, Walking Simulator 7.3%

A short, free, horror adventure game set in our days, inspired by Lovecraft novel: The Colour Out of Space.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 44.6%, Horror 22.7%, Realistic 9.2%, Psychological Horror 9%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Chronicle of Innsmouth is a point'n'click adventure inspired by Lucas' retro classics from the 90s and H.P. Lovecraft's works. Investigate, gather info and solve enigmas to unveil the secrets of the cursed town of Innsmouth, a forsaken place surrounded by horrifying rumors.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 82.5%, Point & Click 11.9%, Adventure 5.6%