Games Like Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise

Play as special agent Francis York Morgan in this open-world action-adventure as you solve the case of the Red Seed Murders and survive in a small, quirky American mountain town where supernatural creatures and a mysterious raincoat-clad, axe-wielding killer seek to end his investigation for good.

Why similar: Investigation 21.2%, Mystery 16.8%, Story Rich 16%, Adventure 14.1%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: As the predecessor to the seed game, it shares the exact same surreal tone, investigative gameplay, and eccentric character-driven narrative.

Pathologic 2 is a groundbreaking open-world horror RPG. Resist the plague. Make medicine. Heal people. Perform an autopsy. Trade to get what you need. Fight and kill if necessary. Survive. Struggle with an outbreak in a secluded rural town that is rapidly turning into hell.

Why similar: Story Rich 33.7%, Atmospheric 27.6%, Adventure 19.8%, Survival Horror 14.8%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the surreal, oppressive atmosphere and high-stakes survival mechanics that make the seed game feel so uniquely challenging.

Enjoy everyday life while solving a murder mystery in Rainy Woods - known as the "happiest town in the world" - in this all-new "Debt Repayment RPG"!

Why similar: Investigation 50.5%, Third Person 15.8%, Mystery 15.2%, Story Rich 11.5%, Adventure 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Another title from Hidetaka Suehiro that emphasizes open-world exploration, investigation, and a deeply eccentric small-town setting.

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

Why similar: Mystery 33.8%, Adventure 17.9%, Third Person 11.3%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural detective story that focuses on solving one's own murder through investigation and interacting with the spirit world.

In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.

Why similar: Investigation 26.9%, Mystery 23.6%, Adventure 12.7%, Story Rich 12.1%, Third Person 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the most robust open-world detective experience, focusing on gathering clues and interrogating suspects in a detailed period setting.

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: Mystery 31.4%, Adventure 18.5%, Story Rich 17.7%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Horror 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the investigative and supernatural mystery aspects, forcing players to navigate psychological horror and complex puzzles.

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: Investigation 49.9%, Action-Adventure 25%, Story Rich 15.8%, Horror 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at atmospheric, surreal investigation, tasking players with exploring the fractured memories of suspects.

Northern Québec, 1970. A bizarre mist —the Brume— is disconnecting a rural mining village from its quiet reality. Step into the shoes of Detective Carl Faubert as he unfolds the mysteries haunting the region while battling for his own survival.

Why similar: Investigation 27.5%, Mystery 22.2%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Exploration 11.9%, Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes exploration and investigation in a snowy, isolated environment that feels very similar to the seed game's setting.

A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face

Why similar: Exploration 30%, Third Person 27.6%, Story Rich 21.7%, Horror 14.5%, 3D 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, surreal mystery game that challenges the player's perception of reality through investigative dialogue and unique mechanics.

DAYMARE: 1998 is a third-person survival horror game that recreates the mood of iconic titles from the '90s, with a fresh storyline. An incident that turns a small town into a deadly zone, three characters to play with and little time to find the truth, before its mutated citizens abruptly end your mission.

Why similar: Adventure 24.7%, Third Person 21.3%, Action 21.3%, Survival Horror 17.3%, Horror 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A survival horror game that pays homage to the 90s era, featuring resource management and a dark, conspiratorial mystery.

Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 19.7%, Exploration 15.1%, Adventure 13.2%, Story Rich 12.9%, Atmospheric 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This top-down survival horror game relies on atmosphere and environmental storytelling to create a deeply unsettling, mysterious experience.

Try to escape with your life in a first-person survival horror adventure. Play through the eyes of four distinct characters as you evade and confront terrifying ghosts, unravel mind-bending puzzles, and unearth a sinister conspiracy…

Why similar: Mystery 28.6%, Investigation 18%, Story Rich 10.8%, Exploration 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich horror game that focuses on investigation and atmospheric tension within a confined, supernatural setting.

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: Mystery 21.4%, Investigation 20.3%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Story Rich 9.9%, Exploration 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It blends traditional detective work with Lovecraftian supernatural horror, creating a compelling mystery-driven experience.

A Single-Player Survival Horror Adventure: play as a cast of characters exploring an isolated village haunted by an ancient ritual—but beware, its labyrinthine roads will change each time you lose all your characters.

Why similar: Investigation 21.3%, Mystery 16.1%, Action-Adventure 15%, Third Person 11.2%, Exploration 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized, third-person adventure that focuses on exploration and investigation within a shifting, mysterious village.

A third-person horror adventure that draws inspiration from Indonesian urban legend. Play as Linda, a high school student with the ability to sense and see ghosts. This spine-chilling sequel expands on the cult hit original, making DreadOut 2 another terrifying addition to the horror genre.

Why similar: Mystery 17.7%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Exploration 12.5%, Third Person 11.5%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A horror-adventure game that uses a camera as an investigative tool, mirroring the supernatural exploration found in the seed game.

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

Why similar: Story Rich 42.1%, Atmospheric 20.2%, Exploration 18.7%, Adventure 15.3%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: While a different genre, it offers the most profound and surreal investigative narrative experience available on Steam.

Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Third Person 20.4%, Story Rich 19.6%, Action 18.3%, Adventure 17.5%, Atmospheric 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a surreal, mysterious world filled with supernatural phenomena that rewards exploration and uncovering hidden lore.

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Mystery 33.4%, Atmospheric 16.2%, Survival Horror 14.7%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Adventure 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric, old-school survival horror that uses cryptic storytelling and puzzle-solving to build a haunting mystery.

Ride and fight into a deadly, post pandemic America. Play as Deacon St. John, a drifter and bounty hunter who rides the broken road, fighting to survive while searching for a reason to live in this open-world action-adventure game.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.5%, Third Person 17.4%, Story Rich 16.9%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world survival game that focuses on narrative and exploration, providing a similar sense of scale and atmosphere.

The sequel to the million-plus selling Dead Rising, Dead Rising 2 takes the zombie survival horror to Fortune City, America’s latest and greatest entertainment playground.

Why similar: Action 34.2%, Adventure 29.2%, Third Person 29.2%, Horror 5.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a campy, open-world survival experience that shares the seed game's willingness to embrace absurdity.

Classic survival horror is back! Inspired by the original Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark series, Tormented Souls modernises with a fresh twist on the fixed perspective adventure - as Caroline Walker investigates the mysterious disappearance of twin girls in a terrifying mansion-turned-hospital.

Why similar: Old School 14.2%, Third Person 13.9%, Exploration 10.8%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Story Rich 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the classic, old-school survival horror feel with fixed camera angles, intricate puzzles, and a dark, mysterious narrative.

RE Revelations 2 continues the series acclaimed essential survival horror experience, while uncovering startling truths.

Why similar: Action 18.7%, Adventure 17.7%, Survival Horror 15.4%, Third Person 14.5%, Horror 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: This episodic survival horror title balances action and investigation with a strong focus on character-driven storytelling.

Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.

Why similar: Psychedelic 26.3%, Story Rich 18.4%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Adventure 14.8%, Third Person 13%

Why You'll Like It: While more lighthearted, it captures the surreal, psychological, and story-rich elements that fans of the seed game's weirdness will appreciate.

Welcome back to the eerie town of Raven Brooks! You play as Quentin, a journalist investigating the bizarre events of the original Hello Neighbor game, uncovering a larger mystery. Sneak into your creepy Neighbors’ houses to dig up the truth.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 25.3%, Adventure 20.1%, Story Rich 12.7%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Action 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on investigative exploration and stealth, tasking players with uncovering the secrets of a suburban neighbor.

The Coma 2B: Catacomb is a Korean survival horror adventure. It is the back story to the previous game, The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters, and a story bridge for the full series. You return as Youngho, the hero from The Coma 1, as you once again venture forth into the terrifying mirror dimension…

Why similar: Mystery 30.2%, Exploration 14.4%, Adventure 13.6%, Story Rich 13.1%, Action 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A story-driven, atmospheric horror game that emphasizes exploration and survival in a supernatural, school-based setting.

Caroline Walker returns in the sequel to the award-winning survival horror classic. Explore the decaying remains of the secluded Villa Hess, use improvised weapons to confront terrifying creatures, and bend the fabric of reality to save your sister from a twisted cult.

Why similar: Mystery 17.1%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Exploration 12.8%, Third Person 11.6%, Story Rich 8.4%

Notorious cult-classic Korean horror. Sneak into school at midnight to return your sweetheart's diary and get caught in a terrifying game of cat and mouse. Explore haunted hallways, solve classic survival horror puzzles and escape the clutches of a killer Janitor who is out for your blood.

Why similar: Adventure 30.6%, Horror 23.8%, Action 17.9%, Survival Horror 15.1%, Atmospheric 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic atmospheric horror game that focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving within a confined, haunted location.

This game serves as a prequel chapter for the upcoming game 'Lake Haven'. Detective Zeke Reynold is called to investigate what he assumes will be another case he'll quickly forget, but what he finds will be sewn into the fabric of his existence forever.

Why similar: Old School 15.9%, Mystery 13.6%, Third Person 13.3%, Exploration 12.1%, Adventure 9.3%

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: Investigation 20.1%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Exploration 12.9%, Third Person 12.1%, Story Rich 11.4%

Return to Yeondu High School and uncover the dark truth that remained hidden in this direct sequel to the Korean horror classic. Investigate bizarre phenomena, evade bloodthirsty killers, and unravel a twisting narrative spread across three unnerving episodes.

Why similar: Investigation 19.9%, Action-Adventure 19.8%, Mystery 16.2%, Exploration 9.6%, Story Rich 7.6%

Escape Dead Island is a Survival-Mystery adventure that lets players delve into the Dead Island universe and unravel the origins of the zombie outbreak.

Why similar: Adventure 30.7%, Third Person 29.9%, Action 19.8%, Horror 9.2%, Atmospheric 4.7%

Continue the story of Banban’s Kindergarten. Delve deeper into the bizarre establishment where the place was left suspiciously empty. Try to survive the unexpected residents, all while uncovering the truth behind the place…

Why similar: Mystery 29.3%, Horror 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Survival Horror 9.8%, Action 9.5%

Sam – with companions by his side – sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected?

Why similar: Exploration 21.5%, Action-Adventure 21.5%, Third Person 16.3%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Adventure 12.1%

Joyville 2 is a first-person horror puzzle-adventure game set in an abandoned children's camp. Explore two parallel worlds where the joy of the past meets present horrors. Uncover the camp's dark secrets, face magical yet dangerous creatures, and discover the truth behind events from decades ago.

Why similar: Mystery 18.2%, Investigation 14.5%, Action-Adventure 13%, Adventure 10.5%, Story Rich 8.5%

Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.

Why similar: Story Rich 17.7%, Atmospheric 14%, Third Person 13.4%, Survival Horror 10.8%, Exploration 9.3%

Room 54 is a first-person survival horror game that focuses on investigation, exploration and hide & seek elements. The story tells of Daniel and his wife, Desirée, in an apparently small, quiet mountain town full of secrets.

Why similar: Investigation 23.1%, Mystery 17.1%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Exploration 9.5%, Adventure 7%

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: Psychedelic 20.1%, Exploration 17.4%, Story Rich 17.2%, Adventure 16.1%, Atmospheric 16%

Sequel to the critically acclaimed action adventure. Experience a gorgeous new third person 3D view and embark on an epic journey that unfolds the mysteries of what happened 1000 years ago.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.3%, Adventure 15.1%, Third Person 14.5%, Exploration 14.3%, Action 11.8%

Explore the mysterious, beautiful, yet dark world of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone in this post-apocalyptic action-RPG. Make your mark on this world, through your character development, choices and playstyle. But remember – everything has a price and consequences.

Why similar: Adventure 21.4%, Third Person 16.2%, Exploration 15.9%, Story Rich 14.6%, Atmospheric 11.1%

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: Adventure 26.1%, Action-Adventure 24.2%, Survival Horror 12.1%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Exploration 10.1%

Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame

Why similar: Adventure 21.4%, Action 19.6%, Horror 16.6%, Survival Horror 12.9%, Story Rich 9.5%

The Outer Worlds 2 is the sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment.

Why similar: Exploration 33.4%, Adventure 19.7%, Action 14.2%, Story Rich 13.8%, Third Person 13.6%

Shame Legacy is a first-person survival-horror, set in a forsaken cultist village. You attempt to survive using stealth and escape. By solving puzzles, you unravel the mystery that's h(a)unting you.

Why similar: America 32.9% ★, Action-Adventure 18%, Mystery 17.4%, Adventure 9.6%, Atmospheric 8.5%

You are Frank West – photojournalist and original hero of the Dead Rising Willamette incident – taking center stage experiencing the re-imagined Fortune City outbreak.

Why similar: Action 37.6%, Adventure 30.4%, Third Person 24.7%, Horror 3.9%, Survival Horror 2.4%

Deep Despair 2 is an open world survival adventure action game with procedural generation and complete freedom of action: building, crafting, hunting, farming, livestock, brewing, cooking, traveling, fight, and more.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 34%, Adventure 24%, Exploration 23.7%, Atmospheric 18.4%

Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.

Why similar: Mystery 22.6%, Investigation 21.7%, Exploration 11.7%, Adventure 11.2%, Story Rich 10.9%

Dead of Darkness is a 2D survival-horror action-adventure. Investigate a mysterious island and unravel its disturbing secret. You’ll have to face grotesque creatures, hurdle deadly traps, solve puzzles, and most importantly, survive.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 24.3%, Story Rich 16.1%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Exploration 12.6%, Survival Horror 10.3%

Terror and mystery meet in Home Sweet Home Sweet Home Episode 2, the sequel to last year’s cult-hit first-person horror game, Home Sweet Home. Immerse yourself in a world where evil hides behind every corner, in a world inspired by Thai folklore and mythology.

Why similar: Adventure 40.8%, Action 33.1%, Horror 17.8%, Survival Horror 8.3%

POSTAL 4: No Regerts is a satirical and outrageous comedic open world first person shooter and the long-awaited true sequel to what’s been fondly dubbed as "The Worst Game Ever™", POSTAL 2!

Why similar: Adventure 24.8%, Action-Adventure 24.4%, Third Person 21.7%, Story Rich 13%, Action 12.5%

Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is a third-person story-driven survival horror game prequel to the critically acclaimed Daymare: 1998. Step into the shoes of agent Dalila Reyes, a former government spy now in the service of H.A.D.E.S. unit and prepare to face the true horror.

Why similar: Third Person 19.3%, Old School 16.1%, Exploration 14.1%, Action 10.9%, Adventure 10.4%

Sorry We're Closed is an eccentric story-driven survival horror game about demons, angels and what happens when both sides collide. A mix of classic fixed-camera exploration and arcade-style shooting where Michelle must use her Third Eye to see between worlds, uncover secrets and solve puzzles.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.6%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Third Person 14.2%, Adventure 13%, Survival Horror 12.2%

Skinwalker Hunt is a horror themed hunting game from the creator of Witch Hunt. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linear gameplay, and atmosphere.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.8%, Exploration 16.2%, Adventure 13.7%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Survival Horror 10.6%

Curse of Anabelle is a story driven adventure-horror/puzzle game which players can experience in the first person perspective. The storyline is based on real world myths and legends.

Why similar: Adventure 43.7%, Action 21.9%, Mystery 13.4%, Exploration 6.5%, Story Rich 5.3%

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 48.9%, Adventure 32.5%, Story Rich 18.6%

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: Adventure 35.9%, Third Person 17.3%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Story Rich 14.2%, Horror 11.4%

The Guest II is a first-person psychological horror experience.

Why similar: Mystery 30.5%, Survival Horror 11.3%, Exploration 11.1%, Horror 11.1%, Action 10.9%

From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded in this definitive DIRECTOR’S CUT. As Sam Bridges, your mission is to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America. Can you reunite the shattered world, one step at a time?

Why similar: Story Rich 20.6%, Exploration 14.9%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Third Person 13%, Adventure 12.8%

Aurora Hills: Chapter 2 is the second part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Follow the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from a national park to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills!

Why similar: Mystery 26.2%, Investigation 23.1%, America 19.7% ★, Adventure 16.8%, Exploration 10.5%