Games Like Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder

In "The Dark Lineage" you re-take the role of police detective Howard Loreid, a man tormented by the paranormal happenings around him. Howard discovers that his own terrible past has some connection to the madness that is about to swallow him, yet again.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 46.6%, Horror 15.4%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Adventure 12.4%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel, it continues the narrative and refined investigative mechanics of the first game perfectly.

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 52.8%, Horror 13.6%, Detective 12.7%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Adventure 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a modern, high-fidelity take on the investigative Lovecraftian detective genre with a strong emphasis on psychological sanity.

Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 46.2%, Detective 19.1%, Horror 14.6%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Atmospheric 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title masterfully merges classic detective investigation with Lovecraftian horror, mirroring the core gameplay loop of the seed game.

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is a first-person horror game that combines intense action and adventure elements.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 66.5%, Horror 22.3%, First-Person 3.2%, Atmospheric 3.1%, Adventure 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person Lovecraftian horror game that captures the same sense of dread and occult mystery found in the seed game.

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 55.6%, Horror 14.7%, Psychological Horror 8.9%, Adventure 7.9%, Atmospheric 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deeply atmospheric, first-person Lovecraftian experience that focuses on exploration and uncovering dark secrets.

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

Why similar: Horror 34%, Lovecraftian 26.5%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Adventure 8.5%, Atmospheric 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at first-person psychological horror and physics-based puzzle solving, much like the investigative segments of the seed game.

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 41.5%, Point & Click 23.9%, Horror 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Adventure 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant point-and-click adventure that captures the essence of Lovecraftian horror through its minimalist but highly effective storytelling.

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 38.7%, Horror 29.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Psychological Horror 6.1%, Atmospheric 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person point-and-click horror game is a masterclass in atmospheric tension and environmental storytelling.

In Season 2 of The Last Door, the search for his missing client will bring psychiatrist John Wakefield deeper into a conspiracy of darkness and closer to the heart of madness than ever before.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 46.4%, Point & Click 24.5%, Horror 13.6%, Adventure 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the haunting narrative of the first season with even more complex puzzles and occult themes.

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 49.5%, Horror 19.3%, Adventure 14.3%, Puzzle 7.5%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric point-and-click horror game that shares the dark, investigative, and gothic tone of the seed game.

Saint Kotar is a psychological horror detective game set in a cursed valley in rural Croatia. Investigate the disappearance of your relative in the occult-ridden town of Sveti Kotar as you switch between conflicting realities through the eyes of two godly men.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 34.9%, Point & Click 17%, Detective 15.5%, Horror 12.2%, Psychological Horror 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror adventure that focuses on detective work and occult mysteries in a small, unsettling town.

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: Point & Click 30%, Horror 21.6%, Adventure 19.9%, Psychological Horror 18%, Indie 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric point-and-click horror game that emphasizes investigation and the supernatural.

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 46%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Horror 14.8%, Adventure 9.5%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses religious and occult themes to create a tense, story-rich experience.

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Sinking City Remastered brings the eerie, atmospheric world of Oakmont back to life with enhanced gameplay and fully relit environments, perfect for both newcomers and returning players.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 46.8%, Detective 17.9%, Horror 14.9%, Psychological Horror 12%, Adventure 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world detective game that leans heavily into Lovecraftian themes and the burden of investigation in a decaying city.

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 56.7%, Point & Click 20.1%, Horror 13%, Adventure 8.7%, First-Person 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that dives deep into the occult and Lovecraftian lore.

Navigate the eerie world of Dreams in the Witch House, a unique blend of point-and-click and RPG-adventure. Unravel occult mysteries in Arkham, maintain your sanity, and survive the May-Eve in this Lovecraftian horror game.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 45.1%, Point & Click 20.1%, Horror 14.1%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that stays very faithful to the original Lovecraftian source material and investigative gameplay.

After an encounter with a dreadful horror, detective Lone Carter’s investigation leads him to fateful places as Innsmouth, Arkham and the Antarctic, investigating a series of deaths and mysteries. Play also as Abdul Alhazred and H.P. Lovecraft himself in this Lovecraftian point’n’click adventure.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 42.1%, Point & Click 19.9%, Detective 14.1%, Horror 10.7%, Atmospheric 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that directly adapts Lovecraftian stories with a focus on mystery and investigation.

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 45.9%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Detective 11.2%, Horror 10.2%, Puzzle 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Blends Lovecraftian themes with a psychological sci-fi setting, focusing on investigation and uncovering hidden truths.

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 47.9%, Horror 18.8%, Adventure 10.9%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Puzzle 5%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person Lovecraftian horror game that combines cosmic dread with puzzle-solving mechanics.

An epic supernatural horror adventure and the spiritual successor to cult classic Scratches set in a massive, decaying mental institute. Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft, Hammer Films and twisted Euro Horror from the 80s.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.6%, Point & Click 22.1%, Horror 18.1%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric point-and-click horror game that focuses on exploration and psychological tension.

What lurks in the darkest corners of the mansion? Westmark Manor is a journey into the occult, a mind-bending survival horror game, with a heavy focus on solving puzzles and exploration, inspired by the formidable H.P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 50.7%, Adventure 27.7%, Horror 10.2%, Puzzle 8.4%, Atmospheric 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy, Lovecraftian-inspired adventure that emphasizes exploration and survival in a dark, mysterious house.

Classified Stories: The Tome of Myrkah is a first-person, micro-adventure game that tells the story of P.I. Jim Morrison's encounters with the occult and the extraordinary. Explore your surroundings and solve puzzles in order to uncover the harrowing story of your friend's descent into insanity.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 34.4%, Detective 14.6%, Horror 12.5%, Adventure 10.5%, Psychological Horror 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that emphasizes investigation and puzzle-solving in a dark, occult-themed environment.

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 47.4%, Psychological Horror 15%, Horror 14.6%, Adventure 6.2%, Puzzle 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person psychological horror game that focuses on narrative and the unraveling of a dark mystery.

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 41.6%, Horror 17.4%, Adventure 13.4%, Puzzle 10.5%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused point-and-click adventure that deals with dark secrets and narrative-driven exploration.

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 35.6%, Point & Click 18.8%, Detective 14%, Horror 12.5%, Psychological Horror 10%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that focuses on Lovecraftian mystery and first-person exploration.

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 44.8%, Horror 33.7%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Adventure 3.7%, Atmospheric 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that explores occult themes and dark mysteries with a focus on narrative discovery.

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 24.3%, Point & Click 23.1%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Detective 13.2%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological point-and-click horror game that deals with mature themes and a haunting atmosphere.

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 41.8%, Point & Click 22%, Horror 14%, Puzzle 8%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully drawn point-and-click adventure that treats Lovecraftian themes with a mix of mystery and narrative depth.

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 35.8%, Lovecraftian 29.9%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Puzzle 6.7%, Atmospheric 5%

A macabre ritual murder puts Arkham PD detectives Jack Foster and Harvey Whitman to the test. As the investigation progresses, they will unveil a disturbing connection between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the end of humankind.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 42.7%, Point & Click 24.1%, Detective 13.9%, Adventure 10.8%, Horror 8.5%

A mining station in the Pacific abyss is no longer responding. As an investigator of the occult, unravel the mysteries of the deep. Test your wits and sanity in this lovecraftian thriller.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 50.3%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Detective 14%, Adventure 7.6%, Atmospheric 5.9%

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 47.5%, Detective 21.6%, Adventure 16.5%, Puzzle 7.4%, Horror 7%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused point-and-click adventure that features a dark, mature mystery and excellent investigative gameplay.

Surrounded by enemies and assaulted by terror from all sides, Philip must collect clues and solve vexing puzzles while combating the gnawing psychological terrors that assail his mind and threaten to strip him of his sanity.

Why similar: Horror 29.1%, Lovecraftian 27.6%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Adventure 8.1%, Atmospheric 4.9%

Magrunner: Dark Pulse is an action-puzzle game in which technology confronts the Cthulhu Mythos, penned by H.P. Lovecraft. Equipped with your Magtech glove, you must harness the ability to magnetically polarize and manipulate objects in the environment to survive and surpass challenging puzzles.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 67.6%, Puzzle 12.8%, Adventure 8.9%, Horror 4.3%, First-Person 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person game that blends Lovecraftian horror with puzzle-solving mechanics in a unique, dark setting.

Insight is a single-player horror story game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 47.8%, Detective 19.7%, Horror 17.3%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Adventure 1.4%

In Rise of Insanity, as a doctor of psychology you will explore the darkest recesses of the human mind. Overcome your fear to find the truth behind the tragedy that has befallen your family.

Why similar: Horror 29.8%, Psychological Horror 22.8%, Adventure 12.4%, Puzzle 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%

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 25.6%, Lovecraftian 23.7%, Horror 19.6%, Adventure 14%, Psychological Horror 11.6%

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: Lovecraftian 38.9%, Point & Click 19.6%, Horror 14.3%, Psychological Horror 7.8%, Adventure 6.4%

Dead Secret is a first-person horror mystery set in rural Kansas in 1965. A reclusive professor is dead and it’s up to you to crack the case before you become the next victim. Investigate the murder and explore the story Time Magazine called “captivating” and “deeply creepy” .

Why similar: Point & Click 22.9%, Horror 22%, Psychological Horror 21.8%, Adventure 11.7%, Puzzle 7.2%

A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.

Why similar: Horror 67.9%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Lovecraftian 6.7%, Atmospheric 3.4%, Adventure 2.4%

The dark will reveal all!Explore the macabre past of an old mansion in the 1930's and solve puzzles of light and shadows in this fully black & white survival horror! Players are trapped in this nightmare where darkness is a constant threat!

Why similar: Horror 50.5%, Adventure 26.4%, Puzzle 18.4%, Indie 4.8%

Explore a remote village and solve complex puzzles in The Whispering Valley, a folk horror point & click game. Delve into guilt and depression to investigate the village's deepest secret.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.5%, Horror 22%, Lovecraftian 17.4%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Adventure 8.1%

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 25.6%, Puzzle 19.5%, Lovecraftian 18.8%, Horror 14.2%, Atmospheric 6%

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 41.2%, Psychological Horror 24.6%, Adventure 13.2%, Indie 5.6%, Puzzle 5.3%

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 52.1%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Horror 12.2%, Puzzle 7.1%, Atmospheric 5.8%

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

Why similar: Horror 51.3%, Adventure 14.1%, Psychological Horror 10%, Puzzle 6.7%, Atmospheric 6.2%

Astray is a first-person horror/puzzle game set in an abandoned museum based on unusual cultures, legends, and supernatural themes. But something more sinister lurks beneath the surface..

Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.2%, Horror 22.9%, Adventure 12.3%, Puzzle 10.3%, Psychological Horror 9.6%

The original first‑person cyberpunk horror detective tale 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 29.7%, Psychological Horror 26.6%, Detective 19.9%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Adventure 7%

A psychological horror of seeking satisfaction on the border of two intertwining worlds. An intriguing plot with erotic and occult themes guides the player's character through the Yelvertons' Victorian mansion and a perverse land inspired by Lovecraft's works and paintings of Zdzisław Beksiński.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 54.8%, Horror 22.1%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Adventure 6.1%, First-Person 2.6%

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

Why similar: Puzzle 32.7%, Atmospheric 22.1%, Detective 14.7%, Adventure 11.8%, Indie 10%

CURSE is a point-and-click horror game that throws the player into the world of paranormal investigations.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 34.8%, Point & Click 19.2%, Horror 17.6%, Adventure 7.3%, Puzzle 6.9%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 37.6%, Detective 27.7%, Horror 25.4%, Adventure 9.3%

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: Detective 26.3%, Lovecraftian 24.5%, Horror 14.4%, Atmospheric 8%, Adventure 5.9%

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 31.3%, Horror 16.9%, Adventure 15.8%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Puzzle 8.1%

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 70.3%, Point & Click 18.5%, Adventure 11.3%

YOU are a psychiatrist, trying to solve a murder whilst treating the unusual patients of the recently deceased Doctor Dekker. Type a question - patients reply in full screen video and have questions for you too but be careful what you say. Your words determine their eventual fates, and your own!

Why similar: Lovecraftian 45.8%, Detective 16.9%, Psychological Horror 12%, Horror 11.9%, Atmospheric 5.4%

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Detective 34%, Horror 23.3%, Puzzle 12.3%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.2%

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 37.3%, Psychological Horror 32.2%, Adventure 16%, Atmospheric 10.8%, First-Person 2.9%

Enter a dark, captivating world as the massive evil of Black Mirror Castle is reincarnated with over 100 atmospheric locations to explore and 40 different characters to interact with. Will Darren's search lead him to redemption or the hell of insanity?

Why similar: Point & Click 49.1%, Adventure 22%, Horror 20.7%, Puzzle 5.2%, Atmospheric 3%

The Demon Within Me is a first-person psychological horror game featuring a dark, lonely, and atmospheric environment that offers an immersive and disturbing experience.

Why similar: Horror 38.2%, Psychological Horror 33.2%, Atmospheric 12.6%, First-Person 10.5%, Adventure 4.5%