Games Like Dark Fall: Lost Souls

Join the all-night ghost vigil at Harwood House. As part of the 'OPG' paranormal team, explore the haunted buildings and investigate sightings of ghosts, long reported around the area of Wolfenden. Grab the ghost hunting gadgets and solve the mystery surrounding this abandoned building.

Why similar: Adventure 36.5%, Point & Click 27%, Indie 19.2%, Horror 17.3%

Why You'll Like It: This direct entry in the series maintains the signature ghost-hunting atmosphere and point-and-click mechanics of the original.

This Myst-style horror-adventure game will bring fear into your heart. From the very beginning you are exposed to an overwhelming but invisible ghost presence – strange calls, footsteps, voices from nowhere. In order to help your brother and survive you will need to solve the mystery of this abandoned, haunted place. And remember!

Why similar: Point & Click 41.3%, Horror 29.7%, Adventure 26%, First-Person 3%

Why You'll Like It: As the first game in the series, it establishes the core investigative gameplay and eerie, isolated setting found in Lost Souls.

Three men once manned the lighthouse on Fetch Rock, but they vanished without trace on New Year, 1900. No-one knows what really happened to those three poor souls, and no-one is brave enough to stay in the lighthouse, alone, after dark. Except you...travel to Fetch Rock Island, and discover what really happened...

Why similar: Point & Click 44.4%, Adventure 30.6%, Horror 25%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel continues the series' tradition of blending historical mystery with supernatural puzzles in a confined, atmospheric environment.

Embark on an eerie ghost-hunting adventure, featuring real evidence of paranormal activity, to solve the mystery of the Lost Crown. Be warned, to seek advice from the dead can have bitter consequences.

Why similar: Adventure 28.3%, Point & Click 25.6%, Horror 21%, Psychological Horror 13%, Indie 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developer, this game features a similar blend of ghost-hunting, local folklore, and classic point-and-click exploration.

Somewhere deep within the woods of Cornwall, a timeless force is stirring. Unseen beneath the ancient burial mound, known locally as Barrow Hill, a forgotten myth awakens. Use archaeology to discover that the barrow is more than just a collection of forgotten standing stones.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.6%, Adventure 30.1%, Horror 24.5%, Indie 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person adventure captures the same feeling of being trapped in a remote, haunted location with ancient mysteries to uncover.

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 36.9%, Horror 32%, Adventure 20.4%, Psychological Horror 5%, First-Person 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in first-person atmospheric horror that relies on environmental clues and puzzle-solving rather than combat.

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 29.8%, Horror 28.5%, Adventure 19.2%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Indie 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian-inspired mystery that emphasizes investigation and inventory-based puzzles in a dark, atmospheric setting.

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: Point & Click 42.6%, Horror 27.3%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Adventure 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric narrative game that uses point-and-click mechanics to deliver a dark, haunting experience.

Horror adventure awaits as you step into a place nobody knew existed and hunt for clues around every dark corner and in every scribbled notebook. With a twisted past, and a terrible secret just waiting to be revealed, Cold Winter Farm will leave you questioning whether what you know, is really what you know.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.9%, Horror 26%, Adventure 24.5%, Indie 13.6%, First-Person 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similar blend of isolation, psychological tension, and point-and-click puzzle mechanics.

Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches is a first-person point-and-click adventure inspired by Welsh mythology, focused on investigation, puzzles, and a dark, atmospheric mystery.

Why similar: Point & Click 41%, Horror 31.4%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, First-Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the investigative, ghost-hunting feel of Dark Fall within a beautifully realized, isolated Welsh estate.

Halloween celebrations are in full swing, in the lonely harbour town of Saxton. Ghost-hunter, Nigel Danvers, doesn't believe the night is any different. He knows that ghosts exist, so why would tonight be any different? Nigel and his ghost-hunting partner, Lucy Reubans, are in for a supernatural surprise.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.9%, Horror 27.5%, Adventure 20%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Indie 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Another title from the Dark Fall creator that perfectly captures the haunting, supernatural investigative style of the series.

Sam is an addict who ends up in an institution named “Reaching Dreams”, hoping to kick his drug problem and sort out his miserable life. But during the first night, something goes horribly wrong and he gets stuck in an endless nightmare…

Why similar: Horror 29.3%, Point & Click 29%, Adventure 18.8%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Indie 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: An episodic horror adventure that focuses on surreal puzzles and a disturbing, psychological narrative.

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

Why similar: Horror 51.9%, Adventure 19%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Indie 7.9%, First-Person 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person puzzle-horror game shares the focus on environmental interaction and building dread in an abandoned facility.

Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.

Why similar: Horror 34.8%, Point & Click 27.9%, Adventure 24.4%, Indie 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A ghost-themed adventure that focuses on interacting with spirits to uncover the history of a dark, forgotten place.

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 44.7%, Adventure 20.8%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Indie 10.4%, First-Person 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that focuses on exploring a decrepit mansion and solving puzzles to escape a supernatural threat.

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: Horror 37.1%, Adventure 29.2%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Indie 11.1%, First-Person 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian exploration game that prioritizes atmosphere and mystery over action, much like the investigative segments of Dark Fall.

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: Horror 41.5%, Adventure 24.9%, First-Person 10.7%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Indie 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more modern in presentation, it captures the same feeling of exploring a beautiful yet deeply unsettling, abandoned location to solve a mystery.

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 61.8%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Adventure 10.4%, Indie 5.9%, First-Person 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for first-person atmospheric horror, focusing on vulnerability and puzzle-solving in a dark, historical setting.

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: Horror 41.6%, Psychological Horror 23.9%, Adventure 17.7%, Indie 9.8%, First-Person 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, narrative-driven horror game that excels at psychological tension and environmental storytelling.

A psychological horror short story. Explore the untouched wilderness of rural Wales as you uncover the forgotten remains of a mysterious facility and find the truth behind the missing villagers of Hearth.

Why similar: Horror 44%, Psychological Horror 27.8%, Adventure 19.3%, First-Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, narrative-driven horror game that uses a unique audio-based mechanic to uncover the mystery of a remote location.

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: Horror 58.1%, Psychological Horror 30.1%, First-Person 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, investigative horror game that focuses on uncovering secrets within a claustrophobic and 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: Horror 45.9%, Psychological Horror 26.2%, Adventure 22%, First-Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title leans heavily into the investigative and psychological aspects of horror, mirroring the detective work found in Dark Fall.

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: Point & Click 32.4%, Psychological Horror 24.4%, Horror 24%, Adventure 12.5%, Indie 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal point-and-click horror game that excels at building a disturbing atmosphere through its unique art style and narrative.

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: Horror 32%, Point & Click 26.7%, Adventure 16.7%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Indie 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological horror game that uses point-and-click mechanics to explore heavy themes and surreal, haunting imagery.

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: Adventure 31.9%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Horror 19.3%, Indie 15.2%, First-Person 14%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric exploration game that excels at telling a haunting, multi-generational story through environmental interaction.

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 41.5%, Psychological Horror 27.8%, Adventure 22.1%, First-Person 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that focuses on environmental transformation and uncovering a dark past through exploration.

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Why similar: Point & Click 57.3%, Adventure 33.1%, Horror 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective-focused point-and-click adventure that features a gritty, atmospheric mystery.

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: Point & Click 55.4%, Adventure 16.9%, Horror 15.8%, Indie 8.8%, First-Person 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more puzzle-focused, it shares the tactile, first-person interaction style and mysterious atmosphere of Dark Fall.

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 98.7%, Adventure 0.8%, Indie 0.2%, Psychological Horror 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click mystery that captures the investigative spirit and narrative depth of classic adventure games.

The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.

Why similar: Horror 33.5%, Adventure 23.8%, Psychological Horror 21.7%, Indie 12.9%, First-Person 8.1%

After returning to the quiet streets of Paris to pursue a life of painting, Gus Macpherson could not escape his true art…

Why similar: Point & Click 49.8%, Adventure 30.7%, Horror 16.7%, First-Person 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This investigative adventure game shares the methodical, clue-gathering pace required to solve complex mysteries.

The Derailed is a first-person psychological horror game. Beneath the dusty arches of a nearly forgotten depot, shadows of the past tremble. Whether you want to or not, you will have to uncover the dark secrets of this place.

Why similar: Horror 43.2%, Psychological Horror 25.1%, Adventure 23.9%, Indie 7.7%

Abandoned Souls is a horror game, shown through a GoPro lens. You play as a vlogger who specializes in urban exploration.

Why similar: Horror 42.3%, Psychological Horror 27.1%, Adventure 17.3%, First-Person 7.9%, Indie 5.3%

An atmospheric horror journey between reality and madness. Three paths lie ahead only one is free of anomalies. Observe closely. Choose wisely. Save the lost souls.

Why similar: Horror 41.5%, Psychological Horror 30.5%, Adventure 14.3%, Indie 8.5%, First-Person 5.1%

Doorways is an immersive horror adventure, featuring a complex story and deep atmosphere.

Why similar: Horror 54.3%, Adventure 21.7%, Indie 10.8%, Psychological Horror 7.9%, First-Person 5.2%

STAIRS is a first-person atmospheric psychological horror game, inspired by real-life events, that takes players through the stories of three missing people as seen through the eyes of journalist Christopher Adams. Start preparing yourself now, for to descend down these steps is to descend into madness...

Why similar: Horror 40.8%, Adventure 25%, Psychological Horror 19.1%, Indie 15.1%

Are you ready to serve the guests in the Rusty Lake Hotel? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game. Rusty Lake Hotel is a point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.

Why similar: Point & Click 39%, Horror 23.9%, Adventure 14.5%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Indie 9.5%

Castle of Secrets is a dark psychological adventure with horror elements. Uncover the mystery behind your family's murder as you journey through the world of the dead, meet strange beings, solve puzzles, and make choices that shape the story.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.5%, Horror 27.2%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Adventure 13.8%, Indie 6.2%

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: Horror 47.2%, Psychological Horror 29.6%, Adventure 16.2%, First-Person 7%

The Hotel is a psychological horror thriller in which the player will have to face the evil living within the walls of a lonely hotel. But more importantly, the player will have to decide what this evil is to him. Maybe the nature of this evil is deeper than it seems at first glance.

Why similar: Horror 40.9%, Psychological Horror 25.6%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 11.3%, First-Person 8.2%

DYING: Reborn is a first-person Room Escape puzzle game in which players must tackle all kinds of puzzles in a series of dark and eerie environments. Gameplay revolves around collecting, discovering and putting together pieces of a twisted story that will make your hair stand on end...

Why similar: Adventure 31.7%, Psychological Horror 28.4%, Horror 22.5%, Indie 17.3%

Left Alone plunges you into a first-person psychological horror journey, where darkness and memories intertwine. As secrets emerge from shadows, use your wits to solve puzzles and explore haunting, forgotten locations. Every step echoes with the past; can you face the truths that await?

Why similar: Horror 43.2%, Psychological Horror 26.9%, Adventure 19.4%, First-Person 10.6%

Hotel Sowls is a mysterious adventure game with unique and appealing 2D graphics. As an pharmacologist, you managed to get a valuable and mysterious stone after a hard journey and you decided to take a break at the Hotel Sowls. But the next morning, someone in the hotel stole the stone!

Why similar: Adventure 44.2%, Point & Click 29.7%, Indie 26%

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

Why similar: Horror 46.9%, Indie 22.9%, Adventure 18.6%, First-Person 11.7%

What does it feel like to find yourself in hell? You don't feel the wind, you don't see the sun. No more hearing child's laughter. No memory of those who once were your friends and family.

Why similar: Horror 40.2%, Point & Click 19.8%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Indie 14.2%, First-Person 8.9%

Unravel secrets of Templars and ancient Egyptian cult in this dark adventure game!

Why similar: Adventure 41.9%, Point & Click 40.2%, Indie 17.9%

Are you ready to investigate a mysterious occurrence at a remote lighthouse? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.6%, Adventure 25.1%, Horror 24.2%, Indie 15.1%

Relive the original MacVenture Series version of The Uninvited! Play through the Mac and Apple IIGS versions and survive the supernatural dangers of the haunted mansion.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.3%, Adventure 31.6%, Horror 23%, Indie 13.2%

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: Horror 45.1%, Psychological Horror 26.4%, Adventure 17.4%, Indie 11.2%

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: Horror 42.9%, Psychological Horror 27.4%, Adventure 16.3%, Indie 8.8%, First-Person 4.5%

House of Lost Souls is a story-driven horror game about Jack, who returns to his old family home in search of answers. Explore distorted memories, uncover dark secrets, and learn the truth about the tragedy that changed his life forever.

Why similar: Horror 52.8%, Psychological Horror 36.2%, First-Person 11.1%

The Wellmonts Case is a first-person psychological horror game set in 1993, Northern Maine. As a private detective, you explore the abandoned Wellmont farm, search for clues, photograph unsettling evidence, and uncover the truth behind a family's unexplained disappearance.

Why similar: Horror 42.2%, Psychological Horror 26.9%, Adventure 26.3%, First-Person 2.8%, Indie 1.7%

Equipped with a flashlight, investigate an abandoned funeral home that's said to be haunted. Find out what really happened to the people who once worked there, and hope that this dark, eerie building doesn't become your final resting place.

Why similar: Horror 65.6%, Adventure 15.6%, Indie 10.1%, First-Person 4.7%, Psychological Horror 4%

Get ready for a puzzling journey through the memory of Forgotten Hill, can you survive?

Why similar: Point & Click 41.5%, Horror 24.5%, Adventure 21%, Indie 13%

Explore a mysterious abandoned bunker and find notes that paint a disturbing picture.

Why similar: Horror 28.5%, Point & Click 21.5%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Adventure 16%, Indie 9.5%

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: Horror 41.5%, Psychological Horror 26.3%, Adventure 25.1%, First-Person 7.1%

In this paranormal point-and-click adventure, a traveling salesman races to stop a string of horrific deaths in a quiet seaside town—before he’s next.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.8%, Adventure 25.9%, Horror 19%, Indie 13.9%, Psychological Horror 10.5%

The Lies We Tell Ourselves is an episodic first person psychological action-adventure game with introspective/horror elements and a focus on subtle storytelling and atmosphere. Explore, solve puzzles, survive and uncover truths buried deep within a castle of lies.

Why similar: Horror 36%, Psychological Horror 29.5%, Adventure 20%, Indie 10.2%, First-Person 4.3%

Unique events transport you to the halls of a long-forgotten crypt. The only means of escape lies locked within a stone pedestal, along with a note from your mysterious ally. His words promise assistance, but only serve to entice you into a compelling world of mystery and exploration.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.6%, Horror 26.4%, Adventure 14.7%, Indie 8.2%, Psychological Horror 7.1%

Travel back to 16th-century France and delve into the mysterious depths of a seemingly abandoned alchemist's tower. Do you dare brave the horrors that beckon you below... deeper still?

Why similar: Horror 41.6%, Psychological Horror 26.7%, Adventure 22.8%, First-Person 8.9%