Games Like Debris

Survival, horror at the sunless depths of the Pacific Ocean: Stranded on the seafloor with low light and few tools, an industrial diver takes desperate steps to surface before his oxygen — and sanity — give out.

Why similar: Underwater 54% ★, Walking Simulator 9.3%, First-Person 9.2%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Surreal 6.2%

Uncover the mystery of Thalassa, a first-person psychological drama set under the sea. Ill-fate has fallen on your former crew and friends and it’s up to you to find answers onboard the wreckage. Experience the melancholic underwater journey of human stories facing life and loss.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.9%, Underwater 21.7% ★, Psychological 16.7%, First-Person 8.2%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Empathy: Path of Whispers is an atmospheric and story-driven adventure game where you explore a seemingly abandoned world through the emotions and memories of the people who once inhabited it, trying to restore the world’s lost balance by journeying through its past.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.7%, Great Soundtrack 23.8%, Story Rich 12.8%, Adventure 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.8%

The Old City: Leviathan is an experiment in first person exploration that focuses entirely on story. All that exists is you and the world. Set in a decaying city from a civilization long past, The Old City: Leviathan puts the player in the shoes of a sewer dwelling isolationist.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 34.1%, Surreal 13.4%, Philosophical 11.6%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%

Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into our planet’s beating blue heart. Explore the awesome wonder and unbounded mystery that exists within the world’s ocean.

Why similar: Underwater 61.9% ★, Science 13.9%, Nature 5.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%, Adventure 4.7%

Stan, a professional diver in the North Sea, is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss during an extended mission underwater. Stuck in his self-imposed solitude, he starts to experience strange events and will have to make the most significant choice of his life...

Why similar: Underwater 66.7% ★, Story Rich 11.1%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Adventure 8.4%, Indie 3%

A first-person narrative adventure set in the unforgiving Arctic. Your plane crashed in a storm, leaving only your court-mandated therapy bot for company as you journey to find your co-pilot and uncover the mysteries buried beneath the ice.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 34.6%, Choices Matter 14.4%, Story Rich 14.2%, First-Person 12%, Atmospheric 11.9%

Dive into a world of despair in the world of Underwater. Take the role of an unknown inmate entering the a deep sea prison where mutants roam and barely any traces of human life remain. You will have to use all your ingenuity to escape and avoid becoming the meal of the hideous denizens.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.9%, Story Rich 16.4%, Investigation 13.4%, Atmospheric 13.2%, First-Person 11.9%

Dive into a surreal ocean abyss in an atmospheric puzzle-adventure. Explore dangerous waters, possess sea creatures and solve environmental puzzles to discover what lies deep below the surface…

Why similar: Underwater 37.6% ★, Surreal 17%, Philosophical 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.8%, Atmospheric 8%

The Shattering is a first-person, story-driven, psychological thriller. Its defining features are the dynamic environments, beautiful aesthetic and intriguing story. The gameplay is meant to submerge you in the mind of John, as you take each step forward into the twisted mystery of what happened.

Why similar: Psychological 27.5%, Adventure 21%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Indie 12.3%, Atmospheric 9.4%

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: Walking Simulator 34.3%, Great Soundtrack 17.9%, Atmospheric 13.6%, First-Person 12%, Story Rich 10.8%

You are on a bleak, cold, windy island. And you seem to be alone... but fires and candles still burn. As you explore, a story of guilt, loneliness, and faith begins to take shape. And it becomes obvious that something is hunting you...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.8%, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Investigation 15.3%, Story Rich 9.4%, First-Person 9.4%

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 36.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Story Rich 14.8%, Atmospheric 12.5%, First-Person 9.5%

De-Void is a first-person adventure game, where the player unravels the mysterious circumstances surrounding the disappearance of a remote space colony crew.

Why similar: Philosophical 36.1%, Walking Simulator 31%, Story Rich 11.4%, Adventure 8.4%, First-Person 7.1%

Play as an Artificial Intelligence guiding a stranded xenobiologist through a beautiful and mysterious alien ocean. A non-violent sci-fi story, enter a world of wonder, fear and vulnerability, unraveling the history and ecology of an impossible planet. What will you discover together?

Why similar: Underwater 46.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Story Rich 11.1%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Adventure 9.1%

What are the most important moments in your life? Lost At Sea is a game about life and death, about coming to terms with your past and about family. Set on a beautiful island, this game will force you to face your fears and take stock of your life through imaginative puzzles and a relatable story.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.4%, Adventure 17.1%, First-Person 14.4%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Story Rich 12.3%

A short first-person horror game. An accident cripples your submarine while trying to find the wreck of the Titanic. In the darkness, you must restore life-support systems through tense puzzles, only to discover that you are not alone.

Why similar: Underwater 32.9% ★, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Psychological 11.4%, Surreal 9.4%

Atmospheric first person adventure game focusing on immersion and exploration. Meet strange characters, discover secrets and try to unfold the mystery of the Fragmentation.

Why similar: Investigation 24.2%, First-Person 14.2%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Multiple Endings 12.5%, Choices Matter 12.1%

The Fidelio Incident is a single-player, first-person thriller set off the coast of Iceland. Inspired by Beethoven's only opera Fidelio. After a violent plane crash, Stanley must search a desolate frozen island in search of his wife Leonore while covering up any traces of their bloody Irish past.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 45.8%, Great Soundtrack 23.5%, Story Rich 8.8%, First-Person 8%, Adventure 7.7%

Deep Beyond Is a first-person interactive thriller about a sea explorer and the mystery behind her father’s disappearance.

Why similar: Underwater 29.5% ★, Walking Simulator 24%, Investigation 16.8%, Story Rich 9.5%, First-Person 7.4%

Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 47.8%, Nature 30.2%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Adventure 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Quarantined inside an airlock. No memories. No way out. The remaining crew thinks there’s something wrong with you, but the Voice says it’ll help you escape. Navigate volatile conversations & unravel mysteries in this narrative adventure about trust, self-destruction, & shifting identities.

Why similar: Psychological 28.8%, Philosophical 23.7%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Choices Matter 10.1%, Multiple Endings 9.7%

A story-based exploration game about the very far future. With the help of two Artificial Intelligences, explore a universe conquered by humanity, uncover your purpose in it, and try to stop it from falling apart.

Why similar: Philosophical 33.5%, Walking Simulator 25.3%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, First-Person 5%, Multiple Endings 4.9%

Partner up with your friend online and set sail for an unforgettable puzzle adventure in this bite-sized standalone We Were Here experience. Work together to overcome brain-teasing challenges and make fun memories, using your best communication, teamwork and trust skills.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 37.9%, Multiple Endings 13.5%, First-Person 12.3%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Story Rich 12%

Play as Gregor, turned into a tiny bug, and set out on an extraordinary journey to unravel the mystery of your transformation. Metamorphosis is a first person adventure set in a surrealist world where your newfound abilities are your last and only hope for redemption.

Why similar: Philosophical 28.4%, Walking Simulator 20.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Story Rich 9.5%, First-Person 7.9%

THE SHORE is a first person story driven game with an atmospheric environment and narrations, You will encounter mysterious creatures and unravel the secrets behind them. Strong elements of horror, struggle to survive an unknown world that will make you question your own sanity.

Why similar: Underwater 49.6% ★, Philosophical 14.7%, First-Person 11.2%, Story Rich 10.2%, Multiple Endings 7.2%

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 23.1%, Surreal 17%, Walking Simulator 16.7%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Story Rich 7.8%

From the makers of Road 96 comes a groundbreaking narrative adventure. Your choices shape the story for other players! Follow in your friends’ footsteps, face the consequences of their actions and choose the fate of this plasticpunk world.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.4%, Nature 18.5%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Story Rich 10.4%

A story-driven, first-person adventure game offering a cinematic experience. Embark on a journey to HaustVille, an abandoned settlement in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore your surroundings and uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the last survivors.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.2%, Investigation 24.7%, Story Rich 11.5%, Nature 10.1%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Surreal 12.4%, Atmospheric 12.1%, First-Person 12.1%

Trapped in a sinking submarine, two players must communicate through walkie-talkies to solve puzzles, complete tasks, navigate the depths, and escape before time runs out.

Why similar: Underwater 44% ★, First-Person 31.9%, Atmospheric 24%

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: Underwater 25.3% ★, Philosophical 21.4%, Walking Simulator 20.3%, Story Rich 9.4%, Atmospheric 8.2%

Unveil the truth in a genre-blending sci-fi mystery. Awaken from cryogenic slumber you find your shelter damaged by unknown circumstances. Scavenge your surroundings, repair the shelter and explore the ruins in hopes of uncovering – or perhaps avoiding – the uncomfortable truth of what has transpired.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 52.1%, Adventure 19.6%, Story Rich 16.7%, Indie 11.7%

Dive into a realistic, single-player, first-person journey through the harsh northern latitudes as you sail endless waters, searching for a way back to your loved ones. Will you follow the light?

Why similar: Philosophical 26.5%, Walking Simulator 24.8%, Nature 13.3%, Story Rich 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Dear Esther immerses you in a stunningly realised world, a remote and desolate island somewhere in the outer Hebrides. As you step forwards, a voice begins to read fragments of a letter: 'Dear Esther...' - and so begins a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.1%, Interactive Fiction 23.4%, Investigation 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, First-Person 7.5%

As we explore these frozen wastes, misfortune strikes once again. Through the fierce blizzard, a flare lights the sky, followed by a cry for help over the radio - broken, dying... No one else can come to their rescue. Can we make it back - together?

Why similar: Online Co-Op 31.6%, Investigation 25.9%, Story Rich 17.2%, First-Person 8.2%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Explore abandoned biospheres at the bottom of the ocean, alone or with up to 4 friends.

Why similar: Underwater 48% ★, Online Co-Op 19.6%, First-Person 9.8%, PvE 8.9%, Atmospheric 6.5%

CRUSH DEPTH is first-person sci-fi horror game set at the bottom of the ocean. A salvage operation that would set you up for life goes sideways when you realize you're not alone down there. You'll solve puzzles and run from danger as you uncover the mysterious fate of Eclipse Station.

Why similar: Underwater 69.9% ★, Story Rich 10.7%, First-Person 9.8%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Indie 2.1%

1975. Disaster strikes the Beira D oil rig off the coast of Scotland. Navigate the collapsing rig to save your crew from an otherworldly horror on the edge of all logic and reality in this 3x BAFTA Games Award-winning narrative horror experience.

Why similar: Underwater 39% ★, Walking Simulator 26%, Story Rich 10.4%, First-Person 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.9%

You're a Stardiver on a mission. Descend into the depths of an underwater world filled with wonder, mysteries, and peril. Discover the story behind the abandoned base. Explore this submerged planet and learn its history.

Why similar: Underwater 37.2% ★, Philosophical 24.8%, Investigation 17.2%, Story Rich 7.3%, Atmospheric 6.4%

You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.5%, Philosophical 19.7%, First-Person 16%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Surreal 8.2%

An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island's tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley's fate.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.3%, Great Soundtrack 18.2%, Story Rich 12.6%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Investigation 8.1%

Get lost beneath the fog in The Wild Eternal, a reflective first-person exploration game. Embark on a meditative journey to heal the scars of your past. Can you escape the cycle of reincarnation?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.9%, Nature 15.6%, Surreal 8.7%, Story Rich 8.6%

Raft™ throws you and your friends into an epic oceanic adventure! Alone or together, players battle to survive a perilous voyage across a vast sea! Gather debris, scavenge reefs and build your own floating home, but be wary of the man-eating sharks!

Why similar: Underwater 43.5% ★, Online Co-Op 33.8%, First-Person 9.7%, Adventure 9.3%, Indie 1.9%

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.5%, Story Rich 19.7%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Walking Simulator 10.3%, First-Person 8.3%

Take the role of a plane crash survivor stranded somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. Come face to face with some of the most life threatening scenarios that will result in a different experience each time you play. Scavenge. Discover. Survive.

Why similar: Underwater 57% ★, First-Person 19.5%, Adventure 10.6%, Atmospheric 7.2%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Walking simulator. Explore, admire and listen. Uncanny. Relaxing. Unnerving. Eerie. Immersive. No monsters chasing you or jumping at your screen, but can feel oppressive at times by invoking fears of getting lost, the dark, tight spaces and liminal space architecture. Inspired by backrooms.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 34.5%, Surreal 20.6%, Underwater 18.3% ★, Atmospheric 10.9%, First-Person 9.2%

Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.6%, Walking Simulator 28.2%, Atmospheric 17.1%, Adventure 9.5%, Story Rich 6.7%

The Backrooms Experiment is a co-op walking simulator with horror and thriller elements. Find your way in Backrooms, avoid the entities, cheese entities with voices, explore the levels, cooperate with your friends, and most importantly, do not die.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 52.3%, First-Person 15.6%, Adventure 15.6%, Online Co-Op 11%, Indie 4%

As a young soldier returning to an eerily deserted home, you'll explore enigmatic rooms and uncover a haunting, tragic story. Experience an atmospheric journey filled with suspense, mysterious encounters, and a deep narrative.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.7%, Investigation 15.8%, Psychological 15.7%, Story Rich 10.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%

Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.

Why similar: Underwater 75.9% ★, First-Person 8.8%, Atmospheric 6.2%, Adventure 4.9%, Singleplayer 2.3%

The Sojourn is a first-person puzzle game set in an immersive colour-drenched world of light and darkness. Think your way through dozens of puzzles as you traverse parallel worlds, awaken mysterious artifacts and overcome challenging obstacles on an unforgettable journey.

Why similar: Philosophical 25.8%, Walking Simulator 16%, Surreal 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, First-Person 7.9%

Experience liminal spaces like never before. Dreamcore is the ultimate psychological exploration game, set in the largest liminal world ever made. No guides, no path—only intuition. Will you keep your bearings in a world designed to make you lose them?

Why similar: Underwater 32.3% ★, Walking Simulator 19.2%, Investigation 15.9%, Surreal 15%, First-Person 6.5%

In Aphotic Descent, you play as a diver whose submarine crashed at the bottom of the ocean. With no other option for survival, you must make your way to a nearby underwater research facility facing terrifying creatures, all while descending deeper and deeper...

Why similar: Underwater 47.2% ★, Walking Simulator 16.7%, Nature 16.1%, Atmospheric 7.7%, First-Person 6.6%

The Moon has gone dark, cutting off Earth’s last source of energy. As a lone astronaut, you’ll explore abandoned lunar bases, solve intricate puzzles, and navigate stunning zero-gravity environments. Operate advanced vehicles, uncover hidden truths, and survive in this gripping sci-fi thriller.

Why similar: Adventure 25.2%, Walking Simulator 19.6%, Story Rich 18.7%, Atmospheric 17.5%, Indie 12.6%

From the depths of hell, climb chained to your friends through diverse worlds. Solo or co-op, try to reach the summit and discover what awaits you there...

Why similar: Online Co-Op 40.8%, Surreal 30.4%, Adventure 16.1%, Choices Matter 12.7%

Experience an immersive sci-fi adventure. Walk in the footsteps of the ill-fated crew members of the Miranda station. Explore a world cloaked in mystery and danger, solve clever puzzles to help discover the questions that...

Why similar: First-Person 27.5%, Adventure 26.2%, Story Rich 19.4%, Atmospheric 18.2%, Indie 5.9%

The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.2%, Philosophical 12.2%, Story Rich 11.1%, Psychological 11%, Surreal 9.9%