Games Like Darkness Within 2: The Dark Lineage

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 46.5%, Horror 15.4%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Adventure 12.3%, Indie 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it offers the same investigative mechanics and Lovecraftian atmosphere that define the series.

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 59.4%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Horror 13.7%, Adventure 7.8%, First-Person 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the detective-meets-Lovecraftian-horror dynamic, focusing on investigation and sanity-bending revelations.

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 52.3%, Horror 12.4%, Adventure 11.6%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, First-Person 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A strong first-person Lovecraftian adventure that focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving within a haunting, atmospheric setting.

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: Lovecraftian 26.4%, Horror 25.1%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Adventure 12%, First-Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at first-person psychological horror and environmental puzzle-solving, sharing the same tense, claustrophobic feel.

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 57%, Psychological Horror 18.8%, Horror 16.3%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: This remake masterfully blends classic detective deduction with cosmic horror, mirroring the investigative focus of the seed game.

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 33.8%, Lovecraftian 31.3%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Adventure 6.8%, First-Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cornerstone of first-person psychological horror that emphasizes helplessness and Lovecraftian dread through environmental storytelling.

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 29.6%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Horror 19.7%, Adventure 15.6%, Indie 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, atmospheric point-and-click horror game that excels at psychological tension and intricate environmental puzzles.

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: Horror 41.8%, Adventure 31.5%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, First-Person 10.8%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential first-person investigative horror game that relies on atmosphere and slow-burn mystery rather than jump scares.

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

Why similar: Lovecraftian 67%, Horror 20.2%, First-Person 5.5%, Adventure 4.2%, Psychological Horror 3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person experience that leans heavily into detective work and the visceral terror of the Cthulhu mythos.

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: Psychological Horror 28.2%, Horror 25.7%, Adventure 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Indie 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person psychological horror game that mirrors the descent into madness and investigative gameplay of the seed title.

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 57.9%, Horror 15.3%, Adventure 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Despite its pixel-art style, it offers a top-tier Lovecraftian narrative and investigative experience.

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 46.9%, Horror 16.6%, Adventure 16.6%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, First-Person 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines first-person exploration with Lovecraftian themes and psychological horror in a isolated, high-stakes environment.

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 56.5%, Psychological Horror 18.8%, Horror 16.3%, Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world detective game that forces players to piece together clues in a decaying, Lovecraftian-inspired city.

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: Lovecraftian 34.5%, Horror 18.3%, Adventure 13%, First-Person 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on detective-style investigation and atmospheric storytelling in a beautifully haunting, isolated environment.

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: Psychological Horror 40.9%, Horror 40.6%, First-Person 18.4%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused psychological horror game that explores dark, surreal themes through an investigative lens.

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 77.5%, Adventure 22.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated Lovecraftian adventure that leans heavily into the detective and investigative tropes of the mythos.

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 49.4%, Adventure 41.7%, Horror 8.9%

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

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 38.1%, Adventure 18.1%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Horror 12.5%, Indie 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person investigative horror game that focuses on uncovering dark secrets through environmental interaction and puzzle-solving.

You play as a man called Jacob Reeves. A man who has lost his reason to live. He throws himself into a blackness to end his misery, but instead of it being the end he wakes up without a memory of his life before.

Why similar: Horror 31.5%, Psychological Horror 26.5%, Adventure 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Indie 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror adventure that prioritizes atmosphere and narrative depth over traditional combat.

As the consultant for a maverick director's new film: "Old Gods Rising," Professor Tom Winston arrives at Ashgate University to find that things are not quite as they seem. Has he become the unwitting star of Kayfer’s latest project? Or, has he stumbled into something far more sinister?

Why similar: Adventure 43.6%, Lovecraftian 27.3%, Indie 25.1%, First-Person 4%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person exploration game that captures the essence of uncovering ancient, forbidden secrets in a remote setting.

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: Psychological Horror 38.4%, Horror 29.4%, Adventure 18.5%, First-Person 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in psychological horror that uses shifting environments to mirror the protagonist's deteriorating mental state.

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: Psychological Horror 40.3%, Adventure 27.4%, Horror 16.5%, Indie 15.7%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy horror game that emphasizes first-person investigation and escape-room style mechanics.

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 47.1%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Horror 13.1%, Adventure 9.6%, First-Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that focuses on choices and narrative, mirroring the internal struggle of the seed game's protagonist.

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 41.9%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Horror 17.7%, Adventure 8.9%, First-Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven psychological horror game that explores deep, existential dread through exploration and environmental storytelling.

The Consuming Shadow is a procedural survival horror adventure in which you must explore the land, fight your way through randomly-generated dungeons and try to stay sane in your quest to save the world from the invading Ancients.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 65.5%, Adventure 12.8%, Horror 10.1%, Psychological Horror 7.5%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of Lovecraftian horror and investigative gameplay that requires careful resource management and deduction.

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: Lovecraftian 30.3%, Adventure 26%, Horror 20.6%, Indie 14.1%, First-Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: While more puzzle-focused, its tactile, first-person investigation of mysterious objects shares the same meticulous attention to detail.

Psychological horror adventure game from a horror movie director based on dynamic scenario. The Dark Inside Me, is a very unique psychological horror adventure game from a horror movie director Akçay Karaazmak, based on dynamic interactive scenario.

Why similar: Horror 27.7%, Adventure 21.8%, Psychological Horror 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.4%, Indie 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, mature psychological horror game that focuses on narrative choices and disturbing investigative themes.

You are Price, a man who sold his humanity to get a partnership from a leading company: McDade, Bruton & Moore. DISTRAINT 2 follows on from the events of the first game. It's a sinister tale about restoring hope and finding your purpose.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 42%, Horror 31.3%, Adventure 17.1%, Indie 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses a unique perspective to tell a deep, character-driven story about guilt and madness.

A first-person horror adventure game that will take you on a journey through an ancient castle and that lies beneath. Dangers and forgotten horrors await in the dark...

Why similar: Adventure 26.5%, Horror 22.8%, Indie 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Psychological Horror 14%

Why You'll Like It: An indie horror game that emphasizes exploration and the feeling of being watched in a dark, atmospheric world.

A first‑person psychological horror game set on a haunted ocean liner. As an actor summoned by an unorthodox director, you’ll confront twisted memories from your past and learn the price of achieving the perfect performance.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 33.4%, Horror 22%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Adventure 12.4%, Indie 9.2%

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 16%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Adventure 8.6%, Psychological Horror 5.8%

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

Why similar: Lovecraftian 48.4%, Adventure 34.6%, Horror 12.5%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled adventure that focuses on the core tenets of Lovecraftian horror and mystery.

A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 50.7%, Horror 16.4%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Adventure 11.4%, First-Person 8.9%

Silent Decent is a highly-immersive first-person horror game with a rich and engaging atmosphere. Trapped in purgatory, you play as Samuel Harris who roams in an endless loop of anguish, pain and suffering. Can you find a way to save a tormented man's soul?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.6%, Adventure 24.5%, Horror 21.5%, Indie 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%

There is nothing Joe wouldn't do for his wife. But as they try to save their marriage with a romantic getaway, things go from bad to worse, and from worse... to insanity...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.6%, Horror 20.3%, Adventure 20.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%, Indie 11.2%

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: Lovecraftian 26.7%, Adventure 24.5%, Horror 19.9%, Psychological Horror 17%, Indie 11.8%

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: Adventure 64.6%, Horror 35.4%

Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.

Why similar: Adventure 56.1%, Horror 27.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%

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: Adventure 38.1%, Horror 28.8%, Indie 20.2%, First-Person 12.9%

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: Adventure 50%, Horror 38.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%

Scotland, 1926. Following the death of his father, David Gordon visits his ancestral home for the first time in his life. A life that is soon threatened by the dark secrets that claimed the sanity of many Gordons before him. Black Mirror Castle demands an offering.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 45.4%, Adventure 31.6%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Horror 10.6%

Deep Inside - is a first-person psychological horror game! You are a police officer trying to find out who is behind the most high-profile murders in the city and have therefore become the number one target for a maniac!

Why similar: Indie 41.1%, Adventure 21.3%, Psychological Horror 20.3%, Horror 17.3%

True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2 is the sequel to one of the best rated horror escape games, acclaimed for its story and the atmosphere of horror mystery.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 37.5%, Horror 28.4%, Adventure 25.2%, First-Person 8.9%

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

Why similar: Horror 30.1%, Lovecraftian 26.1%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Adventure 13%, First-Person 8.2%

Forest Asylum 2 - An Indie Psychological Horror Game and the sequel to the well-received first part. Embark on a Therapy that will change your life!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 41.3%, Adventure 27.7%, Horror 25.1%, First-Person 5.9%

Taking place in a single mansion in Candlewood, northeast USA, in the early 20th Century, House of Caravan is a sinister adventure filled with dark secrets and vexing puzzles.

Why similar: Horror 39.6%, Adventure 26.9%, Indie 19.5%, First-Person 13.9%

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 45.5%, Horror 23%, Adventure 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Indie 8.1%

Alex wakes up at his grandmother’s, left alone in a silent house. Unsure where his family is, he begins to uncover a dark mystery in an attempt to escape. Facing his fear in an endless nightmare, Alex must survive the dead of night, a cursed forest, and paranormal activities before daylight arrives.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 46.3%, Psychological Horror 20.2%, Horror 18.3%, Adventure 12.3%, Indie 2.9%

The Sherlock Holmes series returns with this updated version of The Awakened, which brings a whole new dimension to the original title developed by Frogwares. The game puts the player into an investigation of the Cthulhu Mythos - as imagined by Father of modern horror, H.P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 64.1%, Adventure 25.9%, Horror 6.5%, First-Person 3.5%

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: Adventure 31.7%, Psychological Horror 21.2%, Horror 19.7%, Indie 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%

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 35.3%, Psychological Horror 26.6%, Horror 22.2%, Indie 15.9%

The Beast Inside is a unique, gripping twist on thriller and survival horror. Immerse in the story of long-buried secrets, personal tragedies, and madness. Play as two protagonists bounded by dark heritage. Combat the enemies, solve riddles and experience real terror in the 3D-scanned environment.

Why similar: Horror 39.8%, Psychological Horror 20.5%, Adventure 15.3%, First-Person 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%

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 32.7%, Psychological Horror 25%, Adventure 24.7%, Indie 13.5%, First-Person 4%

Caligo is the darkness everyone descends into one way or another, and to each of us it's something different. For some it's a short but exciting adventure, some will see it as a place to relax. Yet others will be reminded of their worst nightmare, while for a few, it might come as a revelation.

Why similar: Adventure 23.7%, Great Soundtrack 20.4%, Psychological Horror 17%, Horror 15.9%, Indie 14.5%

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

Why similar: Horror 45.1%, Adventure 21.3%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Indie 11.2%, First-Person 9.8%

Keep the Lights On is an atmospheric horror game where you step in the shoes of Edmund Rosental, a private detective, who is tasked with investigating an old abbey and the mystery surrounding it. Will he be able to keep the lights on or will he succumb to the darkness

Why similar: Adventure 49.7%, Horror 41.4%, Indie 8.9%

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 62.2%, Adventure 25.8%, Horror 12%

INFRA puts you into the boots of a structural analyst on a routine mission. Quickly though, your task turns into a fight for survival, all caused by deep-rooted schemes of the past. Your tools are simple: your camera and the wits to navigate a labyrinth of debris.

Why similar: Adventure 21.2%, Great Soundtrack 20.4%, Horror 18.6%, First-Person 15.4%, Psychological Horror 14.4%

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 47.6%, Adventure 42.8%, Indie 9.7%

Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.

Why similar: Horror 39.4%, Psychological Horror 32.3%, Adventure 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, First-Person 5%