- #1 Drowned Light
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TokAyı GamesPub: TokAyı GAmes
Windows
Drowned Light is a first-person psychological horror game with a striking pencil aesthetic. Survive a monolithic lighthouse with a light that lasts exactly 2 minutes. Follow the missing keeper's trail and use your past failures to unlock the mysteries of the dark.
Why similar: Naval 32.9% ★, Investigation 13.6%, Mystery 10.4%, Horror 8.7%, Psychological Horror 7.7%
- #2 Beneath the Frost
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Not a Sailor Studios
Windows
Beneath the Frost is a short, single-player, psychological horror game set on a frozen, desolate planet. You take on the role of the sole survivor of a spacecraft crash, using a robot companion to gather parts for an SOS device while uncovering an eerie mystery that suggests they may not be alone.
Why similar: Investigation 16%, Immersive Sim 14.1%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Mystery 11.1%, Exploration 6.9%
- #3 SCP: Blink
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixel Drip Games
Windows
Uncover the origins of SCP-173 in the abandoned exclusion zone surrounding Chernobyl. Told through the lens of found footage recordings, explore a hidden facility where Soviet secrets should have remained forgotten.
Why similar: Cold War 26.9% ★, Alternate History 17.7%, Horror 11.4%, Immersive Sim 8.8%, First-Person 7%
- #4 Pact of Joy: Prologue
94% matchVery Positive94% of 65 reviews2023
Dev: Just Sauce Studio
Windows
As Jack Argyle, you are tasked with restoring communication at the underwater ex-Aegis facility known as Phorcys Station. Be careful, or risk joining the spirits trapped inside.
Why similar: Underwater 32.1% ★, Alternate History 14.4%, Investigation 10.8%, Mystery 8.2%, Horror 8.1%
- #5 Hoarder
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: byzelPub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Clean. Possess. Control. Hoarder begins as a mundane cleaning simulator that spirals into a distant nightmare. Scavenge the hoarders’ house, recover what should be forgotten, and if you go far enough, you might reach the top of the pyramid or the bottom of the abyss.
Why similar: Underwater 30.9% ★, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Mystery 11.9%, Exploration 7.5%, Adventure 6.9%
- #6 Submechanic
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: littlezander
Windows
Submechanic is a short horror game where you take an after-hours maintenance job at Captain Frill's Bar and Grill. You're required to climb down into the tanks in order to perform various repairs.
Why similar: Underwater 48.3% ★, Horror 13.4%, Linear 10%, First-Person 8.4%, Stylized 6.3%
- #7 Gospel of Steel
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Marinex Studio
Windows
Gospel Of Steel is a first-person deep-sea welding horror game set in the shadow of a dying, bio-mechanical god. While employed by a cult, the player explores the depths alone, repairing pipelines and fending off the hostile ecosystem.
Why similar: Underwater 56.3% ★, Immersive Sim 17.5%, Horror 10.3%, First-Person 6.9%, 3D 4.7%
- #8 Pact of Joy
92% matchPositive85% of 41 reviews2023
Dev: Just Sauce Studio
Windows
Experience the tragedy of Pact of Joy as you explore the dark corridors of Phorcys Station in search of your girlfriend, Lila.
Why similar: Underwater 33.4% ★, Alternate History 11.8%, Investigation 10.9%, Horror 7.7%, Sci-fi 6.8%
- #9 Last Dive: Echo Trench
90% matchMixed67% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: Trenchveil Studio
Windows
Descend from the fragile safety of your diving bell into a dark shipwreck zone, search for sunken gold, survive escalating anomalies, and uncover what keeps pulling you back.
Why similar: Underwater 44.6% ★, Psychological Horror 14%, Horror 13.3%, Exploration 6.6%, Linear 6.3%
- #10 Hate's Offering
91% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: AvrillionArts
Windows · Mac
After losing his family to the killer he seeks to unmask, Detective Jack Whiting is kidnapped and locked in a basement of harrowing puzzles, soul-crushing decisions, and hellish sacrifices. Survival comes at a great cost, but before you can survive, you have to truly open your eyes.
Why similar: Cold War 29.3% ★, Alternate History 20.1%, Investigation 10.2%, Mystery 6.8%, First-Person 6.5%
- #11 The Backrooms Origins
89% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Hypnos Games
Windows
The Backrooms Origins is a first person exploration and psychological horror game about famous creepypasta the backrooms. Explore levels of backrooms and try to keep your sanity.
Why similar: Cold War 25.4% ★, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Investigation 10.5%, Horror 8.6%, Linear 7.5%
- #12 Embers of the Evening
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Praenaris
Windows
The oil is running out. The expedition is doomed. You will never reach the lighthouse. But something worse than death awaits you if you give up. Operate the engine. Explore the ship. Unveil the truth that lies beyond your reality.
Why similar: Underwater 25.1% ★, Naval 20.9% ★, Alternate History 16.2%, Psychological Horror 7.3%, Horror 6.6%
- #13 The Void Below
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EXP Interactive
Windows
Capture footage in the abyssal depths of the ocean. The sub offers safety. The open water does not.
Why similar: Underwater 42.1% ★, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Horror 11.2%, Mystery 10.3%, Atmospheric 6.5%
- #14 Commander '85 Prologue
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2020
Dev: The MoonwallsPub: WIG Publishing
Windows · Mac
The Prologue version explores the origins of the Commander computer, explaining how a military-grade technology appeared in a small suburban house. Meet the characters from Commander 85 on your own birthday party, and receive a gift that will change your life forever.
Why similar: Cold War 20.9% ★, Alternate History 15.7%, Immersive Sim 11.9%, Military 9.7%, Horror 8.1%
- #15 Porcine Parasite
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: New Game Inc
Windows
An alien hides among the pigs. Can you spot the imposter before it's too late? A tense observation horror game inspired by The Thing, where every oink could be your last.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 14.3%, Simulation 10.7%, Mystery 9.8%, Horror 9.8%, Linear 9.3%
- #16 Wonders of the Deep
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Salty Water
Windows
Wonders of the Deep is a third-person underwater exploration adventure with puzzles, marine wildlife, and diving mechanics in a mysterious world.
Why similar: Underwater 42% ★, Simulation 13.4%, Immersive Sim 11.4%, Adventure 8.8%, Exploration 8.6%
- #17 Abaddon's Veil
85% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Scott H.F. Dunbar
Windows
A short horror game where you pilot a tiny spaceship through turbulent "waters" surrounding a supermassive blackhole. Retrieve and scan sites of interest while managing your noise footprint.
Why similar: Underwater 49.9% ★, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Mystery 5.3%, Sci-fi 5.2%
- #18 Uboat Mechanic Simulator
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Live Motion Games
Windows
The new kind of mechanic is in the town - if you've ever dreamt about reparing big large underwater boats this is the place just for you! Check the damage, repair and fix the boats and make sure they're ready to be manned.
Why similar: Naval 29.1% ★, Underwater 28.6% ★, Military 9.7%, Immersive Sim 9%, Simulation 5.7%
- #19 The Abyss Below
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 59 reviews2026
Dev: Broken RelayPub: PostHuman Interactive
Windows
The year is 1997. Pilot a small submersible into the depths of the Pacific to investigate a massive sonar anomaly. Navigate by instruments, scan targets, and uncover something far older than it should be.
Why similar: Underwater 41.9% ★, Exploration 8.3%, Mystery 7.9%, Psychological Horror 7.6%, Horror 6.9%
- #20 THE ANOMALY UNIT
82% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Middle Way
Windows
Forced into working as an Anomaly Observer in a space stockroom, you must explore, observe carefully, and report inconsistencies. Earn Credits to buy upgrades, but beware: hideous horrors are creeping in the dark.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.2%, Immersive Sim 14.4%, Horror 12.3%, First-Person 10.4%, Exploration 8.7%
- #21 You Left Us
81% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Oozy Goozy Studios
Windows
Crowned the victor of Pirate Software Game Jam 14, You Left Us promises a heart-pounding journey through the depths of psychological horror. Stranded in the desolate snowfields of Greenland, your survival hinges on the fragile lifeline of your listening post.
Why similar: Cold War 41.5% ★, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Mystery 11.1%, Horror 10.8%, Exploration 6.4%
- #22 Cold Abyss
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio [notes.]Pub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
COLD ABYSS is a relaxing and atmospheric exploration game where you repair internet cables on the bottom of the ocean. There are no enemies or other forms of danger down there. Just you.
Why similar: Underwater 35.7% ★, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Mystery 8.7%, Horror 8%, First-Person 6.5%
- #23 Narcosis
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,466 reviews2017
Dev: Honor Code, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Survival, horror at the sunless depths of the Pacific Ocean: Stranded on the seafloor with low light and few tools, an industrial diver takes desperate steps to surface before his oxygen — and sanity — give out.
Why similar: Underwater 44.8% ★, Horror 13.2%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Mystery 10.7%, First-Person 8.2%
- #24 Folcroft Monastery
81% matchPositive91% of 47 reviews2023
Dev: Black Knife Games
Windows
You've been hired by an outfit known as SMS Group to retrieve an artifact lost somewhere inside the abandoned Folcroft Monastery. Locals say the place is haunted by restless spirits, but the pay was too good to pass up. You asked little questions. Find the artifact requested and get out alive.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 13.3%, Horror 12.2%, Immersive Sim 11.1%, Mystery 10.7%, Investigation 10%
- #25 Bite Size Terrors: Reverse Blue
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: anOVERTHINKER
Windows
The Bright Blue Sky... Is Hiding Something.
Why similar: Investigation 22.3%, Mystery 16.8%, Horror 12.9%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Atmospheric 7.3%
- #26 Forest Keeper Lookout
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kizuna Game Studio
Windows
Take a temporary job as a forest ranger deep in the mountains. Complete daily tasks, maintain equipment, and enjoy the quiet, until strange things start to happen.
Why similar: Simulation 15.9%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Horror 13.8%, Linear 9.6%, First-Person 8.7%
- #27 Saturation
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pawdventure Games
Windows · Linux
Saturation is a short horror game where you work as a saturation diver and deep sea welder. After six months at the bottom of the ocean, your shift is coming to an end, but so are your nerves...
Why similar: Underwater 52.1% ★, Horror 11.1%, First-Person 8.1%, Simulation 7.2%, Exploration 7%
- #28 Where Is Mommy
75% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Calm Hyena Interactive
Windows
Trapped in a bazaar that twists with every turn, you are a lost child searching for your mother. Watch for subtle anomalies in the shifting environment to survive the loop. In this retro-inspired world, nothing is as it seems. Can you find her before the cycle swallows you whole?
Why similar: Investigation 22.6%, Mystery 16%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Simulation 10.4%, First-Person 10%
- #29 Twisted Toys
76% matchMostly Negative25% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Kizuna Game Studio
Windows
Pack toys. Ship orders. Finish the shift. And repeat. Twisted Toy is a psychological horror game where your nightly routine reveals you’re not alone.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.3%, Horror 16.6%, Simulation 13.3%, Immersive Sim 11.8%, 3D 8.2%
- #30 Deeds were Done 2: Project Ascend
75% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Abdulhadi J Alshehri
Windows
A PS2-style indie game about government studies on humans. they were subjects of experimentation to gather "crucial" data for military and medical purposes. you got assigned to work with the other scientists.
Why similar: Cold War 29.8% ★, Alternate History 18.8%, Military 14.4%, Mystery 11.5%, Horror 7%
- #31 Project Into the Void
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fire Chariot Studios
Windows
Live and work in complete darkness at the bottom of the ocean, in a simulation of one of the most extreme professions on the planet: saturation diving. But with only about 5% of the deep ocean explored, imagine what could be lurking down there with you in the dark?
Why similar: Underwater 49.5% ★, Simulation 14.3%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Immersive Sim 10%, Atmospheric 6.3%
- #32 Find Him
78% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Victor Seidel
Windows
A 3D First Person Psychological Horror Game. Discover the anomalies in the house to find Him. This is a very challenging hide and seek game.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 14.9%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Investigation 11%, Horror 9.9%, Mystery 8.8%
- #33 The Rounds of Six
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Games4Wonders
Windows
A first-person psychological horror set in an oppressive clinic, centered on cyclical madness. As a doctor, perform daily rounds in Ward No. 6. Study your surroundings and stay attentive to break the loop.
Why similar: Alternate History 24.5%, Psychological Horror 12%, Investigation 11.5%, Horror 10.5%, Mystery 10%
- #34 Under the Water Depths
77% match9 user reviews50% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Submerged Squad
Windows
Under the Water Depths is a first-person game in which you will dive into a trench in the middle of an unknown ocean. The depths of the sea hide sinister yet mystical secrets.
Why similar: Underwater 50.2% ★, Mystery 12.3%, Immersive Sim 10.2%, Exploration 7.8%, Adventure 6.5%
- #35 Shadow Project
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SK Studios
Windows
Shadow Project is a narrative-focused, horror FPS that takes place during the fall of the Soviet Union. Immerse yourself in a world of brutal historical fiction, where the events of the late 20th century have taken a dark turn.
Why similar: Cold War 26.2% ★, Military 15.8%, Immersive Sim 11.7%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Horror 8.3%
- #36 Whalefall
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sachi APub: Cryptic Solstice
Windows
Follow a mysterious marine biologist down to the depths to study a whalefall at the bottom of the ocean. Photograph specimen, collect samples and discover more about your closed-off marine biologist as her mind unravels and she believes there is something down there with her.
Why similar: Underwater 57.7% ★, Mystery 12.7%, Horror 12.1%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Adventure 5.2%
- #37 Sub Command
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 146 reviews2006
Dev: SonalystsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Take charge of the most deadly modern-day submarines in the world - three distinct submarines across two unique and challenging campaigns. Utilize cutting-edge sensor and weapon technology to locate, track and destroy the enemy - even deliver Tomahawk missiles to inland targets.
Why similar: Naval 27.2% ★, Underwater 25.8% ★, Cold War 22.8% ★, Military 14%, Simulation 5.2%
- #38 Watchstander: Surface Warfare Officer Training Simulator
73% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Enclave Gaming
Windows
A realistic bridge and COLREGs simulator built by an active-duty Navy officer for junior officers and maritime learners. Practice watchstanding, radar navigation, and CO trust management offline in Early Access.
Why similar: Naval 45.4% ★, Military 18.6%, Immersive Sim 14.6%, Simulation 9.3%, 3D 5.1%
- #39 Project North
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jonas OppligerPub: Voronoi Studios
Windows
A first-person submarine exploration game, where the you write and sketch your story as you navigates the frozen depths, manages the submarine's systems and come ever closer to uncovering the never-seen secrets beneath the ice.
Why similar: Underwater 31.1% ★, Alternate History 16.6%, Investigation 12.4%, Immersive Sim 9.5%, Mystery 7.2%
- #40 Entity Unknown
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ArkattiaPub: Arkattia
Windows
Explore the erased cold war era Soviet town of Novokirsk, where fear became alive. Uncover the truth behind Project Zvezda and the entity Nyog’vran in this atmospheric, narrative-driven psychological horror with no combat, only sound, light, and your sanity.
Why similar: Cold War 28.8% ★, Alternate History 17.9%, Immersive Sim 11.1%, Psychological Horror 8.7%, Linear 7.5%
- #41 These Darker Tides
72% matchVery Positive91% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Pixel Drip Games
Windows
Welcome [EMPLOYEE] to your new job protecting Deep Sea Cables from creatures of the deep. We're not liable for loss of limbs, sanity, or life while on the job. Don't forget to keep your desk clean and your eyes on those cameras!
Why similar: Underwater 32.2% ★, Alternate History 15.9%, Immersive Sim 10.4%, Psychological Horror 9%, Horror 8.1%
- #42 Obscurum
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dark Side Entertainment
Windows
Are you afraid of the sea and other waters? Overcome your fear of the dark and deep water in this simulator. No one will stand by your side on the open sea. Go into the water and try to survive.
Why similar: Underwater 36.5% ★, Immersive Sim 15.7%, Psychological Horror 7.8%, Exploration 7.5%, Horror 6.5%
- #43 Guilt Lurks Below
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Ambitious Game Dev
Windows
Explore the deepest depths of an under ground ocean as you survey the environment by recording audio and taking pictures. Collect fuel found in the caves of these depths. Be careful though, Some thing lurks in these waters.
Why similar: Underwater 48% ★, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Horror 12.4%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Linear 6.4%
- #44 Weldiver
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SOGA Std
Windows
I chose the most dangerous job in the world. Not because I wanted to, but because someone has to. I’m an Underwater Welder. One meter down – one percent less chance to survive. I live on the edge of life and death. It's not just a job. It's a life... a battle... a fight for survival.
Why similar: Underwater 37.6% ★, Investigation 16.8%, Mystery 7.8%, Horror 7.3%, Exploration 7.1%
- #45 The Somnus Fracture
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Adhiraj Bhagawati
Windows
A psychological horror adventure where you explore shifting dream worlds, solve immersive environmental puzzles, and unravel the mysteries of your fractured mind inside a surreal facility.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.5%, Horror 14.3%, Mystery 13%, Investigation 12.2%, Exploration 9.8%
- #46 Unending Aqua
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Britney Pringle Games
Windows
Explore a mysterious tropical island resort. Collect items and solve puzzles to progress. Survive against dangerous enemies. Piece together the story of the hotel and uncover the dark secrets that it holds.
Why similar: Underwater 36.6% ★, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Horror 10.2%, Exploration 8.5%, Mystery 7.1%
- #47 Stay With Me
67% matchVery Positive87% of 60 reviews2026
Dev: Balambu Games
Windows
The roads are comfortably quiet at night. The only sound to keep you company is the medical equipment rattling behind you. You turn on the radio, but instead of music you hear a growl behind you. A strange being has appeared in the back, eyes pleading for help. It reminds you of someone.
Why similar: Horror 13.5%, Simulation 13.1%, Stylized 13%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Mystery 12.2%
- #48 Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 384 reviews2026
Dev: Ankoku
Windows
Walking simulator. Explore cozy liminal spaces that feel unsettlingly familiar and spark your imagination, like a dream you’ve been in before.
Why similar: Underwater 26.8% ★, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Exploration 9.9%, Investigation 8.6%, First-Person 8.6%
- #49 I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine
70% matchVery Positive92% of 637 reviews2023
Dev: Schell Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Outwit your most cunning adversary to date in the latest installment of this popular, spy-themed VR puzzle series. Wield new gadgets, visit action-packed locales, and wear custom disguises as you dive back into the world of espionage in this escape room game.
Why similar: Cold War 36.8% ★, Investigation 13.1%, Mystery 9.4%, Stylized 9.2%, Simulation 8.9%
- #50 Mermade
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Mermakers
Windows
You were surgically altered into a mermaid and are now trapped within an abandoned aquarium. Adapt to your new body, survive the horrors lurking within and find a way to escape.
Why similar: Underwater 53.9% ★, Psychological Horror 17%, Horror 16.2%, 3D 6.1%, Simulation 4.8%
- #51 Floor Zero
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GSS Interactive
Windows
An atmospheric anomaly horror game set inside a mysterious hospital. Observe your surroundings, identify anomalies, survive deadly Threat encounters, and reach Floor Zero.
Why similar: Investigation 15.4%, Immersive Sim 14.4%, Psychological Horror 14%, Mystery 12.8%, Horror 12.4%
- #52 Buried
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 414 reviews2023
Dev: Authogin
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 54 min≥1hr: 12%
You wake up buried alive. You are running out of oxygen and you can't remember how you got here. There must be a way out, can you figure it out in time?
Why similar: Immersive Sim 20.4%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Horror 11.6%, Linear 11.1%, Exploration 9.9%
- #53 Polluted Flesh
66% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: essarrgee
Windows
Very short on-rails collector game where you're stuck in the guts of a cosmic sea creature, polluted by waste.
Why similar: Underwater 63.2% ★, Horror 13.2%, Stylized 11.5%, First-Person 6.5%, 3D 2.9%
- #54 Nurek (1982)
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Raul Meza
Windows
You take on the role of a diver who has been kidnapped by an organization that is using you to find some ancient artifacts. They have tried to obtain these artifacts in the same way but have failed, and they will not rest until they have them and place them on a statue.
Why similar: Underwater 46.3% ★, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Horror 10.3%, Exploration 9.7%, First-Person 9%
- #55 Lost Stories
66% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Fugon
Windows
Lost Stories is an episodic psychological horror game set in the Siberian forests during the Cold War. Explore isolated locations, uncover censored experiments, and survive what was never meant to be found. Some stories were not forgotten. They were hidden.
Why similar: Cold War 41.3% ★, Horror 10.4%, Psychological Horror 7.3%, Mystery 7%, First-Person 6.7%
- #56 Night Shift Dissonance
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Delightful Victory
Windows
Identify Clients, find out what they want, and deliver items in a timely manner. If you make it to the end of the week you won't live to see another day of work!
Why similar: Mystery 13%, Immersive Sim 11.6%, Investigation 11.3%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Horror 10.3%
- #57 Fading Reality
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fracture Tone Studio
Windows
Haunted by the disappearance of his wife Emily, Thomas returns to an abandoned place where reality and nightmares begin to merge.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.2%, Horror 16.1%, Immersive Sim 14%, First-Person 11.7%, Adventure 9.4%
- #58 Invocation: Ghost Photography
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: echochvmberPub: Haunted Publishing Syndicate
Windows
Play as a paranormal investigator and explore dark, atmospheric locations where lost spirits still lurk in the shadows.
Why similar: Horror 17.2%, Mystery 16.2%, Simulation 15.4%, Immersive Sim 15%, First-Person 11.8%