Games Like Dead Secret

DEAD SECRET CIRCLE is a horror mystery set in Chicago in 1971. In this sequel to the critically acclaimed DEAD SECRET, reality and dreams collide as investigative reporter Patricia Gable sees beyond the flesh to chase a killer with a grisly M.O. Track the killer, narrow the suspects, and above all, stay alive.

Why similar: Mystery 25.9%, Psychological Horror 23.2%, Adventure 15.8%, Story Rich 14.8%, First-Person 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel to the seed game, it continues the narrative and maintains the same core investigation and horror mechanics.

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: Mystery 26.3%, Horror 16.4%, Story Rich 14.1%, Puzzle 9.1%, Exploration 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a pure, immersive detective experience where you must piece together a cold case through exploration and environmental clues.

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 22.9%, Horror 22%, Psychological Horror 21.9%, Adventure 11.6%, Puzzle 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This classic adventure game focuses heavily on detective work and Lovecraftian mystery, mirroring the investigative spirit of Dead Secret.

Don't Knock Twice is a first-person horror game based on a psychologically terrifying urban legend. One knock to wake her from her bed, twice to raise her from the dead. Supports VR on HTC Vive and Oculus Rift for the ultimate horror experience!

Why similar: VR 21.9%, Psychological Horror 21.8%, Horror 13.7%, First-Person 7.7%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that utilizes VR and environmental storytelling to build tension similar to the seed game.

Explore your surroundings as the protagonist of your own horror story as you immerse yourself in this tense VR thriller set in America’s Deep South. Navigate your way through your memories, piecing together the clues and puzzles, to solve the mystery of how you have awoken in the sinister Greenwater Institute, known only as Patient No.

Why similar: VR 34.1%, Horror 22.1%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Story Rich 8.6%, Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the seed game's strength in VR-compatible psychological horror and intense, claustrophobic atmosphere.

Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.

Why similar: Mystery 21.9%, Horror 18.3%, Story Rich 13.2%, Puzzle 10.3%, First-Person 10%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes puzzle-solving and exploration within a mysterious, isolated estate, capturing the 'locked-room' mystery feel.

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: Psychological Horror 25%, Horror 20.3%, Mystery 14.3%, Story Rich 11.8%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep investigative experience centered on uncovering occult mysteries in a dark, psychological horror setting.

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: Mystery 26.7%, Horror 14%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Story Rich 9.8%, First-Person 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar focus on investigating a mysterious disappearance in a secluded, atmospheric setting with strong narrative depth.

Virginia is a single-player first-person thriller set in a small town with a secret. Experience a missing person investigation through the eyes of graduate FBI agent Anne Tarver.

Why similar: Mystery 23.2%, Horror 13.8%, Story Rich 13.3%, Adventure 10%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven mystery that relies on environmental storytelling and cinematic pacing to deliver a tense, investigative experience.

An award-winning narrative thriller about a blind woman’s journey to uncover the truth about the mansion from her nightmares, or else become one of its victims.

Why similar: Horror 34.5%, Adventure 14.5%, Indie 11%, Story Rich 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10%

Why You'll Like It: This unique horror game forces you to navigate a dark house using sound, creating a tense, mystery-focused experience similar to the seed game.

Fear the Spotlight is an atmospheric third-person horror adventure with a disturbing mystery to unravel. Sneak into school after hours with Vivian and Amy, survive a séance gone wrong, solve tactile puzzles, and, whatever you do, stay out of the spotlight…

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.5%, Horror 17.4%, Story Rich 14.9%, Puzzle 9.4%, Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It combines atmospheric exploration with puzzle-solving in a dark, story-rich environment that feels reminiscent of classic horror mysteries.

God's Basement is a first-person, narrative-driven, single player horror game. Uncover the secrets of an afterlife shrouded in mystery, as an entity known as "The Operator" leads you deeper into the fringes of a seemingly eternal purgatory.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.7%, Horror 15.3%, Dark 12.4%, Mystery 12.3%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person psychological horror game that relies on environmental storytelling and mystery to keep the player engaged.

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 96.4%, Mystery 1%, Adventure 0.6%, Psychological Horror 0.5%, Female Protagonist 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: While 2D, this game captures the essence of a gritty, small-town mystery investigation with a strong, determined protagonist.

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 22.5%, Horror 19%, Mystery 19%, Adventure 14%, Indie 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic indie adventure that blends mystery and horror in a cold, isolated setting perfect for fans of the genre.

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: Psychological Horror 21.9%, Point & Click 19.9%, Adventure 17.3%, Horror 16.4%, Indie 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a blend of ghost hunting and mystery-solving in a rural setting, echoing the investigative themes of 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: Horror 24.6%, Psychological Horror 23.8%, Adventure 15.2%, First-Person 9.8%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian-inspired mystery that focuses on exploration and uncovering the truth behind a strange, isolated research facility.

In Fear I Trust is a critically acclaimed first-person horror adventure. Explore eerie locations, solve puzzles and unravel the dark truth behind a secret soviet experiment in this story-driven psychological thriller.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.1%, VR 16.1%, Horror 13.7%, Point & Click 11.8%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on psychological tension and puzzle-solving within a dark, mysterious narrative framework.

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: Horror 14.2%, Point & Click 13.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Story Rich 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric mystery game that uses a 19th-century setting to deliver a compelling, story-rich investigation.

In this first-person horror mystery game, you set out to bury the horrible past of a tyrannical government. Retrieve and destroy the documents that unravel the secrets that lie beneath Oack Grove. Will you discover the terrifying truth and find your way out?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.2%, Mystery 14.4%, Dark 13.1%, Horror 11.2%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a dark, atmospheric detective experience where you must uncover the secrets of a sinister government project.

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 34.2%, Horror 30.6%, Story Rich 20.3%, First-Person 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: This psychological horror game centers on investigating crime scenes and uncovering dark secrets through a first-person perspective.

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: VR 17.5%, Mystery 15.1%, Point & Click 13.9%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Horror 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This point-and-click adventure features a Lovecraftian mystery and a unique, hand-drawn art style that emphasizes investigation.

Uncover the mysteries of Whitehaven Orphanage in this first-person psychological horror game. Explore the place, collect clues and put the pieces together to find out what happened years ago as you delve deep into your mind.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.9%, Horror 18.5%, Dark 14.9%, First-Person 8.9%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, narrative-heavy horror mystery that focuses on uncovering family secrets in a first-person perspective.

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: Psychological Horror 14.8%, Mystery 14%, Horror 11.7%, Adventure 11.2%, Dark 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic first-person adventure experience with a heavy emphasis on horror and mystery-solving.

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 41.8%, Adventure 16.9%, Horror 15.4%, Puzzle 14.7%, Indie 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on escape-room style puzzles and dark, horror-themed environments that require careful observation.

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 21.6%, Horror 14.9%, Mystery 13%, Story Rich 10.2%, Dark 10%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses environmental changes and exploration to tell a dark, mysterious story.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 35.9%, Mystery 23.7%, Adventure 16.3%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Puzzle 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective game that follows a serial killer investigation across two different time periods.

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: Horror 23.2%, Psychological Horror 19%, Adventure 15.3%, Mystery 12.5%, First-Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: It blends cosmic horror with mystery-solving in a first-person perspective, focusing on uncovering the truth behind a Martian base.

After a tragic accident, neurobiologist Dr. David Styles has become a recluse, rarely leaving his home, the Dread Hill House. One day, Samantha Everett, a street magician, appears at Dr. Style's doorstep just as he is seeking a new assistant.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.8%, Adventure 21.2%, Mystery 16.7%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: A sophisticated mystery adventure game that balances puzzle-solving with a compelling, character-driven narrative.

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: Horror 14.9%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, Mystery 10.4%, First-Person 8.7%

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: Psychological Horror 18%, Point & Click 17%, Horror 13.1%, Story Rich 9.4%, Dark 8.2%

Set in 1944 Italy, Martha Is Dead is an award-winning dark psychological thriller where the lines between truth, superstition, and tragedy blur. Explore a haunting countryside, uncover disturbing memories, and peel back layers of mystery. Every choice shapes the nightmare…are you ready to face it?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.8%, Horror 13.7%, Mystery 13.5%, Story Rich 11.3%, Dark 10.1%

Concluse is an atmospheric horror game which features puzzles, outstanding cutscenes, and something a little twisted..

Why similar: Horror 25.1%, Psychological Horror 23.9%, Mystery 17.9%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This PSX-style horror game captures a raw, unsettling mystery atmosphere that rewards careful exploration and observation.

An interactive horror experience of exploring a missing woman’s phone.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20%, Point & Click 17%, Horror 16.4%, Mystery 13%, Story Rich 10.3%

A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23%, Horror 20.3%, Adventure 15.2%, Dark 11.2%, Story Rich 10%

Erin Myers is dead. But how did she die? And why did she die? Find out as you step back into her life and uncover her darkest secrets.

Why similar: Point & Click 22.1%, Mystery 19.2%, Adventure 18.1%, Story Rich 12.5%, Indie 12.4%

Alone with the dead... Embalm corpses, banish demons, save your soul.

Why similar: Horror 36.7%, Mystery 20.7%, Dark 10.1%, First-Person 7.3%, Atmospheric 6.9%

A first-person, story-driven psychological horror game based on the cinematic lore of the Blair Witch. Explore the haunted grounds of the Black Hills Forest in a harrowing investigation that forces you to confront the evil that resides deep in the woods.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.7%, Horror 23.6%, Adventure 10.5%, Dark 9.9%, First-Person 7.8%

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 21.4%, Horror 17.6%, VR 12.4%, Dark 9.4%, Adventure 8.3%

This story-driven adventure follows a mystery of death and despair from reality into the surreal realms of objective memories and subjective experiences. Search the mind, solve puzzles, and unravel the dark truth in this psychological thriller.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26%, Mystery 16.4%, Dark 15%, Story Rich 11.2%, First-Person 7.3%

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: Psychological Horror 19.5%, Point & Click 16.2%, Mystery 14.1%, Horror 13.4%, Dark 10.5%

Family curse is a mystical horror from the first person with a frightening atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the intricate history of the Crouse family and find out the terrible secret of the people who died in the cursed house.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.7%, Horror 20.4%, Story Rich 11.1%, First-Person 10%, Puzzle 9.9%

Abducted with only four hours to live… Learn about your captor, use your knowledge to escape, end the cycle.

Why similar: Mystery 21.2%, Horror 16.2%, Dark 11.3%, Puzzle 10.4%, Point & Click 6.9%

Find your missing friend. Uncover the secrets within. Brave a luxurious and haunting mansion in Dead Take, a first-person psychological horror crafted by Surgent Studios.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.8%, Horror 18.8%, Story Rich 12.6%, Mystery 7.7%, Puzzle 7.6%

The Empty Eyes is a first-person psychological horror experience that immerses you in an investigation steeped in mystery. Every step inside the house brings you closer to a hidden truth, while tension mounts and fear takes root in your mind.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.2%, Horror 18.9%, Mystery 18%, Dark 9.9%, Story Rich 9.5%

'The Guest' is a gloomy adventure full of enigmas where the exploration of your surroundings comes to prominence; puzzles, secrets and riddles will help you discover who has locked you in this somber hotel room and most importantly, why.

Why similar: Mystery 21.6%, Horror 19.7%, Puzzle 13.5%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Adventure 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: Psychological Horror 24.1%, Horror 17.5%, Mystery 15.4%, Dark 13.4%, Adventure 8.5%

Never Again - Horror/first-person Quest. The main essence of the game is research locations and puzzles, plunging in the dramatic story of a little girl suffering from asthma.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.6%, Horror 13.7%, Mystery 12.9%, Dark 9.5%, Story Rich 7.3%

Mists of Aiden is a first-person story driven horror game. You play as a thief trapped in an eerie mansion. Each choice can open a new mystery of the house and lead to a unique walkthrough and ending. Uncover final secret of the house. Uncover your own secrets.

Why similar: Horror 24.4%, Psychological Horror 19.9%, Mystery 11.9%, Adventure 9.3%, Story Rich 7%

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: Psychological Horror 19%, Horror 14.1%, Mystery 13.2%, Story Rich 10.5%, First-Person 8.4%

Investigate an abandoned trading post, explore its surroundings and solve the terrible mystery it holds. The Whisperer is a short story-driven point & click game set in Lower Canada at the beginning of the 19th century.

Why similar: Horror 13.8%, Mystery 12.8%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Story Rich 11.2%, Dark 10.1%

Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir mystery set in 1920s Norway. Explore a forgotten coastal village in your search for your missing sister, accompanied by your independent and enigmatic young ward. Norwegian Game of the Year 2019.

Why similar: Mystery 16.8%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Point & Click 11.7%, Story Rich 11.1%, Horror 9.8%

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: Psychological Horror 21.4%, Horror 15.7%, Mystery 14.5%, Dark 12.6%, Story Rich 8.9%

High School Dirty Secrets is a horror/puzzle adventure where Kasuga wakes up locked inside her high school with no memory of how she got there. As she searches for a way out, strange and unsettling events unfold, leading her to uncover dark secrets hidden within the school's walls.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21%, Mystery 15%, Horror 14.6%, Dark 12.9%, Story Rich 9.4%

Witching Hour is a horror story that takes you out of your family home and across the quiet town of Hollow Hills. Your fate depends on making difficult choices, your relationship with your family, and confrontations with the matriarch of the town’s affliction with witchcraft, Lucilia.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.4%, Mystery 15.8%, Horror 15.4%, Dark 10.9%, Story Rich 8.5%

Sylvio is a psychological horror game set in a tranquil, disturbing atmosphere. Help ghost recorder Juliette Waters face an evil curse and a wicked family cult with her microphone and the voices of the dead.

Why similar: Horror 43.6%, Adventure 33.9%, Indie 22.5%

A story-driven horror puzzle game where the player takes on the role of a resentful ghost, possessing others in order to search for her own corpse.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 34.3%, Mystery 32.1%, Story Rich 22.1%, Adventure 3.7%, Indie 2.5%

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: Mystery 17.2%, Puzzle 10.9%, Horror 10.7%, Story Rich 10.4%, Exploration 9.5%

The Haunting of Joni Evers is a dark supernatural mystery about a broken family from small-town Oklahoma. Haunted by a specter that's hunted her family for generations, Joni must uncover the mysteries of the Cunningham House, dig through lost memories, and face the past to break the curse.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.7%, Mystery 20.1%, Story Rich 13.2%, First-Person 8.5%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Coming back to the family hotel after years, a young woman finds herself trapped with the ghosts from her past and an old cellular telephone as the only way to unveil a terrible truth.

Why similar: Mystery 23.5%, Dark 15.3%, Story Rich 14.1%, Adventure 8.7%, First-Person 8.6%