Games Like Decarnation

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: Surreal 17.4%, Horror 13.5%, Emotional 13.2%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Dark 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a similar focus on dark, mature psychological themes and a distinct 2D art style that emphasizes emotional trauma.

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 22.8%, Surreal 15.1%, Puzzle 14.3%, Horror 12.2%, Dark 11%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential surreal horror-adventure that mirrors the nightmarish, dream-like transitions found in Decarnation.

In this original and adult psychological survival horror, the masked protagonist must escape from a city ravaged by disease, by any means necessary.

Why similar: Survival Horror 24.6%, Horror 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Psychological Horror 8.4%, Dark 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This pixel-art psychological horror game captures the same sense of isolation and internal struggle against one's own demons.

Join Brian Pasternack on his first working day at Sintracorp. Uncertain, unprepared, and massively unqualified, will Pasternack have what it takes to shine in Sintracorp’s hierarchy? It all depends on how he performs on his first assignment… and whether he survives it.

Why similar: Puzzle 18.3%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Survival Horror 15.1%, Horror 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10%

Why You'll Like It: It combines pixel-art aesthetics with surreal, grotesque horror elements and a strong narrative-driven experience.

Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17%, Emotional 16.3%, Dark 13.1%, Horror 11.6%, Puzzle 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-rich adventure that explores disturbing themes through a unique 2D visual style.

Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Why similar: Horror 19.6%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Surreal 13.4%, Puzzle 11.4%, Dark 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric 2D horror game excels at psychological storytelling and uses its setting to convey deep, historical trauma.

What you are about to do has not been approved by the Vatican. As a young priest, struggle against demons, cultists, and your own weakening faith in this pixel horror game inspired by the era of classic 8-bit gaming and the "Satanic Panic" of the 1980s.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.6%, Lovecraftian 15.8%, Horror 14.8%, Dark 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a retro pixel-art style to create a uniquely terrifying and surreal experience that feels both nostalgic and deeply unsettling.

Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.9%, Story Rich 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Horror 12.1%, Atmospheric 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional and surreal psychological horror game that masterfully explores the intersection of dreams and trauma.

Lamentum is a pixel art survival horror game, set in New England in the mid-nineteenth century.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 19.1%, Psychedelic 14.1%, Survival Horror 12.8%, Psychological Horror 7.8%, Dark 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art survival horror game that features a dark, oppressive atmosphere and exploration-based gameplay.

DISTRAINT is a 2D psychological horror adventure game for PC. In order to secure a partnership in a famous company, Price seizes the property of an elderly woman. In that very moment, he finds out the price of his humanity.

Why similar: Indie 50.5%, Psychological Horror 11%, Horror 9%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Dark 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D psychological horror game that focuses on narrative and atmosphere to deliver a dark, impactful story.

Get lost in a lucid dream, bending the lines between reality and fiction. Utilize the strange camera to navigate through the ghosts' mysterious residence. Find the purpose of your nocturnal visit in a vivid and dreamlike setting.

Why similar: Surreal 21.6%, Emotional 16.9%, Psychological Horror 16%, Horror 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric 2D adventure that blurs the lines between dreams and reality, much like the seed game.

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Lovecraftian 33.6%, Survival Horror 16.7%, Horror 15.5%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, pixelated cosmic horror game that captures the same sense of dread and mystery found in Decarnation.

Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness puts your sanity to the test, challenging you to escape a labyrinth of nightmares and torment. Test your mind against a slow burn of puzzles, light survival mechanics, and methodical action.

Why similar: Surreal 24.3%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Puzzle 11.5%, Horror 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art psychological horror game that focuses on survival and a complex, story-rich narrative.

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: Lovecraftian 27.1%, Survival Horror 20.8%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Dark 10.5%, Puzzle 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: While 3D, its heavy emphasis on psychological horror, surreal imagery, and emotional storytelling makes it a perfect thematic companion.

Immersed in her nightmares, in a chaotic reality, confused and all alone. The only safe place is her room, but not forever... She wanders through an empty city and strange places while fleeing from creatures lurking in the darkness to find out what's going on. You are in the skin of Ana Lúcia.

Why similar: Emotional 15.8%, Survival Horror 13.1%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Dark 9.9%, Horror 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art psychological horror game that focuses on the protagonist's internal struggle and nightmarish environment.

A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.7%, Horror 21%, Emotional 18.8%, Surreal 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A short, intense, and highly surreal psychological experience that mirrors the internal mental state of the protagonist.

"DEAD DREAMS" is a 2D psychological horror game focused on puzzle-solving and atmosphere with a complex non-linear story in which every element has a meaning...

Why similar: Dark 14.6%, Puzzle 14.6%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Horror 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 10%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D pixel-art horror game that emphasizes puzzle-solving and a dark, story-rich atmosphere.

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.4%, Horror 16.3%, Story Rich 14%, Dark 12.4%, Puzzle 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, surreal adventure that balances whimsical art with heavy, emotional storytelling.

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 23.9%, Horror 15.8%, Story Rich 12.7%, Surreal 10.6%, Dark 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: From the creators of The Cat Lady, this game offers a similarly grim, dark, and psychological narrative experience.

A fever-dream-like puzzle horror game. Descend to the depths of a sleeping curse, survive every floor and find your way out of the never ending nightmare.

Why similar: Surreal 24.3%, Psychedelic 14.1%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Puzzle 11.8%, Horror 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses puzzle-solving to navigate the protagonist's fractured mind.

The miserable journey of a broken man...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19%, Dark 17.6%, Horror 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Story Rich 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, emotional, and surreal RPG that explores the depths of human despair in a way that resonates with Decarnation's themes.

Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...

Why similar: Surreal 27.5%, Horror 17.6%, Dark 16.7%, Puzzle 15.1%, Story Rich 13%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, dark, and meta-narrative game that constantly subverts player expectations through its unique puzzle mechanics.

The Lies We Tell Ourselves is an episodic first person psychological action-adventure game with introspective/horror elements and a focus on subtle storytelling and atmosphere. Explore, solve puzzles, survive and uncover truths buried deep within a castle of lies.

Why similar: Surreal 18.4%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Emotional 13.2%, Puzzle 11.2%, Dark 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that focuses on atmospheric storytelling and puzzle-solving.

Tormenture is a psychological horror game where you play as a child trapped in a cursed 8-bit game with a dark secret. To survive, you must find four relics and solve reality-blurring puzzles. But beware—some creatures may escape the game and haunt you in the real world. A game within a game.

Why similar: Surreal 24.6%, Dark 13.6%, Puzzle 12.3%, Horror 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired horror game that uses puzzle-solving and exploration to build a dark, unsettling experience.

Experience the altered memories of a dying man, reliving his entire life as a little boy while lying on his deathbed. Explore the profound depths of his subconscious as you assist Griffin to shed the remains of his miserable life before his impending demise.

Why similar: Emotional 21.3%, Surreal 17.4%, Psychological Horror 8.9%, Puzzle 8.6%, Dark 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, puzzle-platformer that deals with themes of loss and childhood trauma.

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 26%, Surreal 16.8%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Dark 9.3%, Horror 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror adventure that focuses on the protagonist's internal monologue and choices.

BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW is a first-person psychological horror game that explores the impact social media has on mental health through the story of Anne, a victim of bullying trapped in a surreal nightmare where she must solve a dark mystery and confront sinister creatures.

Why similar: Psychedelic 22.2%, Surreal 18.7%, Psychological Horror 11%, Dark 10.6%, Survival Horror 10%

Why You'll Like It: A psychedelic, dark, and psychological horror game that focuses on atmospheric storytelling.

Necrophosis is a first-person horror adventure, plunging you into a nightmarish realm teeming with grotesque forms and ominous visuals. Delve into eerie landscapes and uncover secrets in this atmospheric journey through the macabre.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.5%, Surreal 27.8%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Horror 9.2%, Puzzle 8.9%

Face the fears lurking in the dark. Obscula is a psychological horror experience that tells the story of someone seeking the truth but finding themselves trapped in a nightmare. There's no escape, only answers… but are you ready for the truth?

Why similar: Surreal 26.2%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Dark 13%, Horror 11.7%, Puzzle 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological horror game that emphasizes exploration and a sense of constant unease.

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: Lovecraftian 22.3%, Survival Horror 13.5%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Horror 8.9%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

A 3D-2D adventure where you travel a 3D world and explore 2D dungeons inside of its characters' bodies and minds! In an unforgettable, surreal story, travel the world, meet whimsical denizens, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust.

Why similar: Surreal 33.6%, Emotional 19.9%, Story Rich 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Exploration 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, pixelated adventure that explores themes of identity and internal landscapes.

Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.

Why similar: Surreal 52.8%, Psychedelic 29.1%, Atmospheric 4.8%, Indie 4.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A highly surreal, clay-mation style RPG that shares the dream-like, abstract quality of Decarnation.

Explore a haunted mansion, uncover a killers madness, and enter surreal paintings to relive the twisted mind of a killer. Danger and mystery are lurking behind the screaming walls of this fascinating and frightening horror adventure.

Why similar: Surreal 20.3%, Psychedelic 14.3%, Emotional 12.3%, Psychological Horror 9.3%, Survival Horror 8.9%

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 20.8%, Lovecraftian 17.3%, Survival Horror 12.2%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Surreal 8.6%

Step into a liminal, cosmic horror experience set in an abandoned amusement park. Uncover the haunting narrative behind its twisted rides and empty tunnels to discover what lurks within a reality that shouldn't exist…

Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.1%, Surreal 13.3%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Dark 11.4%, Horror 11%

Psychological single-player first-person horror. Explore dark environments, fight with melee and guns, and solve puzzles in this retro 2000s-inspired nightmare where the truth is more terrifying than the monsters.

Why similar: Surreal 21.1%, Survival Horror 17%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Dark 11.4%, Horror 10.2%

Dark Fracture is a psychological horror experience in which you explore an ever-changing world where reality and nightmares collide. Walk on the edge of madness in the shoes of a tormented soul as you descend into the darkest depths of the human psyche, and question everything you see.

Why similar: Surreal 18.7%, Lovecraftian 18.6%, Survival Horror 12.1%, Horror 9.8%, Psychological Horror 9.4%

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 25.6%, Surreal 17.9%, Emotional 14.1%, Dark 9.8%, Psychological Horror 9.5%

Puzzle Horror game inspired by PS2 era classics. Navigate environments, tackle threats, and meet other lost characters in the depths of the Gloom.

Why similar: Survival Horror 18.2%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Puzzle 13.1%, Horror 12.5%

Lunacy: Saint Rhodes is a first-person psychological horror adventure game. Explore your dark family history, solve puzzles and experience a gut-wrenching feeling of terror. You are being watched; never alone, never safe.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.1%, Surreal 20%, Psychological Horror 9%, Puzzle 8%, Horror 7.8%

Enter the abandoned arcade after your car has crashed, and the shelter you were looking for is trying to eat you alive in this dark mystery-horror adventure. Solve mysteries, keep JANITOR satisfied, and always be aware of what's behind your back.

Why similar: Surreal 28%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Puzzle 11.3%, Horror 10.6%, Dark 9.2%

Chorus of Carcosa is a first-person psychological horror game about an anxious sculptor who is trapped in a dark and ever-changing building. Stay silent, survive its twisted labyrinths and escape the monsters. Just don’t lose your way in the shadows or within your own mind.

Why similar: Surreal 20%, Lovecraftian 16.6%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Dark 9.3%, Survival Horror 8.9%

Step into a Psychological Horror Experience where you live in an apartment complex where the walls between reality and nightmares are crumbling. Run for your life, solve small puzzles and use items to help you survive.

Why similar: Surreal 36.7%, Dark 17.3%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Horror 14.9%, Indie 9.8%

Longing for light, a sunless world begins devouring itself. Every step shifts the landscape beneath you as you search for what remains of her.

Why similar: Surreal 20.6%, Lovecraftian 17.9%, Psychedelic 15.1%, Psychological Horror 9%, Puzzle 7.2%

A uniquely stylised survival-horror adventure game. Explore a dying world, averting enemies, managing your resources, and solving puzzles.

Why similar: Emotional 16.7%, Survival Horror 16.6%, Horror 10.3%, Dark 10.2%, Psychological Horror 9.6%

Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 20.5%, Surreal 15.5%, Horror 13.3%, Puzzle 10.9%, Dark 10.7%

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: Surreal 21.2%, Survival Horror 14.5%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Puzzle 9.8%, Horror 8.8%

Prepare to question what is reality, and what is insanity in one of the scariest psychological horrors in years. The tenants are going missing, screams echo and blood seeps through the walls of Clover Hill.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 25.1%, Survival Horror 15.2%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Horror 10.8%, Puzzle 6.5%

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 28.2%, Surreal 20.9%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Dark 8.6%, Puzzle 8.5%

Explore 12 horror games made in 10 days connected by a meta narrative experience you didn't expect. Step into a world of darkness and discover the secrets you didn't know were right beneath the surface. Find the tapes and unlock the mystery inside the Dread X Collection 2.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.5%, Psychedelic 13.3%, Survival Horror 11.5%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Horror 8.2%

Stranded at an abandoned gas station in the middle of the desert. Losing your grip on reality. Dark rituals. Demonic pursuers. No escape.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 20.4%, Survival Horror 14.4%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Surreal 11.5%, Dark 10.7%

Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh is an Immersive Horror Adventure, featuring a Complex Story and Deep Atmosphere.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.8%, Survival Horror 13.1%, Psychological Horror 11%, Horror 10.7%, Dark 9.7%

"Trapped in a cocoon, the silkworm weaves her final dream." Hollow Cocoon is a first-person horror adventure game set in 1980s Japan. Immerse yourself in meticulously recreated environments as you venture into the depths of unspeakable horrors that await you.

Why similar: Surreal 21.1%, Survival Horror 15.9%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Dark 12.5%, Horror 12.3%

What is inside the Red Fridge? Collection of six episodes of psychological analog horror. Tour through liminal spaces filled with surreal events and uncanny strangers. Inspired by retro horrors of the PSX era.

Why similar: Surreal 21.2%, Psychedelic 15.9%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Puzzle 9.8%, Dark 9.2%

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 35.3%, Survival Horror 13.7%, Horror 11.1%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Dark 8.7%

Step into the role of a faceless detective investigating creatures from Slavic folklore. Explore dialogue-driven mysteries, solve puzzles, and uncover post-Soviet occult secrets in a pixel art housing block full of bizarre residents and hidden truths

Why similar: Lovecraftian 28%, Emotional 10.5%, Dark 10.1%, Puzzle 9.3%, Psychological Horror 9.2%

Echoes Of Dread is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the mansion, solve puzzles, and uncover the secrets hidden within. Prepare for unexpected encounters with terrifying entities.

Why similar: Surreal 18.4%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Survival Horror 14.5%, Horror 13.1%, Puzzle 9.9%

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 29.5%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Surreal 9.9%, Horror 9.6%, Story Rich 7.8%

You awaken in a cold unfamiliar building crawling with grotesque creatures. Stave off terror using your wits and anything you can find, then try to make it out alive in this highly atmospheric environmental horror game.

Why similar: Surreal 25.7%, Survival Horror 15.4%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Dark 11.9%, Horror 10.8%

Welcome to the darkness of the town; here, you walk a fine line between reality and dreams, questioning your sanity. Black Light Kills takes you deep into Aiden’s mind, where nightmares begin as reality fades.

Why similar: Surreal 36.5%, Dark 13.7%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Horror 11.1%