- #1 Expel
97% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: KarashiRenkon Hobbies
Windows
You become a ghost and surprise, attack, and curse the ghost investigators who come to your house. You can scare them however you like, and later replay the game from the investigator's point of view to see what kind of ghost you were.
Why similar: Horror 48.4%, PvE 38.7%, Action 7%, Singleplayer 5.8%
- #2 Inside A Dungeon
96% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: aa11
Windows
A short horror driving-game where you navigate through the darkness on an alien planet.
Why similar: Horror 52.4%, Simulation 26.7%, 2D 9.8%, Indie 7.4%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #3 The Dolls: Reborn
96% matchMixed57% of 386 reviews2016
Dev: HUSH InteractivePub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
In the darkness they sing in the darkness they sway. The toys that had been swept away want to play, And you are now the toy...
Why similar: Horror 48.6%, Simulation 39%, Indie 12.4%
- #4 Paranormal
95% matchMixed56% of 523 reviews2013
Dev: Matt Cohen
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Experience the horrors of a haunting that's never the same twice. Paranormal is a 3D fully dynamic haunting experience. The player takes the role of Mattel Clarke, an artist who has a haunted house. Mattel decides to film the hauntings with his camera, which is the viewpoint of the game.
Why similar: Horror 76.8%, Simulation 14.9%, Indie 5.4%, Action 3%
- #5 Revenis Prologue 01
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Christopher Hyun
Windows
Dreadful, isn't it?
Why similar: Horror 56.7%, 2D 18%, Indie 15.4%, Singleplayer 9.8%
- #6 からぱりうぉーず
94% matchVery Positive98% of 259 reviews2022
Dev: こおりみず
Windows
"Colorful Party Wars" is a RTS (real-time simulation) game based on "Colorful Party" (a.k.a. "Color-pari") the group in the virtual reality social game VRChat ! Select your favorite club and prove you’re the best to the rest of the members in Color-pari!
Why similar: Simulation 26.7%, Real Time Tactics 25.5%, PvE 16.9%, Top-Down 13.5%, 2D 10.2%
- #7 Door Kickers
93% matchVery Positive94% of 9,980 reviews2014
Dev: KillHouse Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Door Kickers is an innovative realtime strategy game that puts you in charge of a SWAT team and lets you command them during a tactical intervention.
Why similar: Tactical 45.9%, Top-Down 19%, Simulation 12.6%, Real Time Tactics 9.2%, 2D 5.2%
- #8 Mysteries of Black Hollow
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Red Ash Studios
Windows
Set in a sunless town cursed by the Architect, Mysteries of Black Hollow is a shop management and extraction game. Ride your wagon into blighted lands, gather relics, and trade dark heirlooms to restore the church. But beware: every fortune has its price.
Why similar: Horror 56%, Simulation 29%, Singleplayer 8.6%, Indie 3.6%, Action 2.8%
- #9 Requiem of Dread
91% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: NikolasPub: ROD
Windows
Requiem of Dread is a single-player Top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements made in a university project. Dive into mysterious dungeons filled with unique monsters and challenging bosses. Shoot your way through waves of enemies, upgrade your equipment and character and travel into the dark.
Why similar: PvE 35.9%, Horror 22.2%, Top-Down 21.4%, 2D 10.4%, Action 4.4%
- #10 The Watcher's Pursuit
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Kyle van RaaijPub: Kyle Ikigai
Windows
You’ve uncovered dangerous secrets, and now the corporation you work for is hunting you down. Survive the night, monitor camera's and find a solution to the problem. Trust no one. Stay sharp. Your life depends on it.
Why similar: PvE 42%, Horror 33.2%, Simulation 10.8%, Action 5.5%, Indie 5.1%
- #11 ANDROMALIUS
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 77 reviews2019
Dev: Unit Zero Studio
Windows
Spending the first night in a new apartment can be quite nervewracking. New sounds, and thin walls that seperate you from others in the complex. Do you trust your new surroundings?
Why similar: Horror 49.9%, Simulation 35.7%, Indie 10%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #12 断罪室
89% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: IEOIPub: IEOIサイコスリラーホラー研究所
Windows
A horror visual novel where you listen to the stories of victims and wrongdoers, and decide whether to allow revenge.
Why similar: Horror 50.3%, Simulation 39.7%, Singleplayer 6.1%, Indie 3.9%
- #13 123 Slaughter Me Street
89% matchMixed69% of 392 reviews2015
Dev: Nate SandersPub: Impulse Game Studios, LLC.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 97.0 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Wounded and on the run, trapped in an abandoned building, armed only with a dying flashlight. Navigate darkness, outsmart lurking horrors, and escape before they reach you. A tense, paranoia-driven survival experience where every moment counts.
Why similar: Horror 78.2%, Indie 9.8%, Action 7%, Singleplayer 5.1%
- #14 P0: Byte-Sized Brilliance
87% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Deadbolt InteractivePub: Perp Games
Windows
P0 is a speed-running anomaly horror where you have just 10 seconds to choose a button to smash. Oh, and grades matter when competing to score a far from average desk job. So, what are you waiting for? Crash through 30 floors and into the career of your dreams! ...Your life may just depend on it.
Why similar: Horror 42.4%, Simulation 42.1%, Indie 8.1%, Singleplayer 7.3%
- #15 Motte Island
88% matchVery Positive81% of 81 reviews2014
Dev: Gamebell StudioPub: One Aperture
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 25%
This is a 2D top-down horror game. If you enjoy adventures, top-down game with a hint of horror in it, Motte Island is for you. It has numerous features including but not limited to various puzzles and mini games contained within. It is as exciting as exploring an actual paradise island.
Why similar: Horror 58.5%, Top-Down 19.4%, Indie 13.6%, 2D 8.6%
- #16 Sleepless Night
86% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Damien Rouzeau
Windows
Your nightmare haunts you every night, but... are they really nightmares? You better survive them!
Why similar: Simulation 42.8%, Horror 42%, Indie 8.5%, Singleplayer 6.6%
- #17 Kingdom of Bees
86% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: HronPub: Lezy Bee
Windows
"Kingdom of Bees" is a game where you try to create a kingdom of bees. Kingdom of Bees is a real-time strategy game where you control a hive of wild bees that are trying to survive in a world full of dangers.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 25.7%, PvE 25.5%, Simulation 15.5%, Top-Down 12.8%, Tactical 10.7%
- #18 Zenith Armada
85% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: FroggNet
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on interstellar conquest in a 2D space strategy game. Command ships, explore galaxies, engage in real-time battles, and customize your fleet. Traverse hazardous star maps, unlock factions, and strategize for victory. Are you ready to conquer the cosmos?
Why similar: PvE 28.1%, Real Time Tactics 24%, Top-Down 17.4%, Tactical 16.4%, 2D 8.3%
- #19 Flappy Smile
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: SmileyDev
Windows
Tap to fly, dodge the pipes, and keep smiling! Flappy Smile is a cute, addictive arcade game with simple controls, polished visuals, and full localization support.
Why similar: Simulation 45.5%, PvE 35%, 2D 14.4%, Singleplayer 5.1%
- #20 Midnight Havoc
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sleepless Howler Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Midnight Havoc is a top-down pixel art game with a simple premise...KILL!!! Play as a recluse who has been cursed with the mark of the beast. Hunt your prey, consume their heart, and grow stronger. Will you be a terrifying predator lurking in the shadows or a bloodthirsty monster tearing apart all?
Why similar: Top-Down 20.2%, Horror 19.1%, Tactical 18.6%, PvE 13.4%, Simulation 11.9%
- #21 The Childs Sight
83% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: HANNMADE StudiosPub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
See the word through the innocent eyes of a small child. Slowly unravel the story of what has happened, while you were laying in your crib, observing the world around you... Something’s may remain faded but one story sticks with you to this very day.
Why similar: Horror 51.1%, Simulation 31.9%, Indie 9.7%, Action 7.3%
- #22 Spectre
82% matchMostly Negative29% of 42 reviews2016
Dev: Proscenium
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fright or be frightened in Spectre, a haunted new multiplayer horror game with full VR integration. Now with Oculus CV1 Support!
Why similar: Horror 48.9%, Simulation 40.5%, Indie 10.6%
- #23 Root Of Evil: The Tailor
81% matchVery Positive83% of 529 reviews2016
Dev: EastFog Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You will play a telepath named James. He has the ability to connect with the soul thus he can understand their past. He was hired to explore what happened in the previous 20 years in a haunted house This is the puzzle game!
Why similar: Horror 57.3%, Simulation 27.9%, Indie 8.9%, Action 5.9%
- #24 幽霊写真-GhostShot
80% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: KarashiRenkon Hobbies
Windows
Photographer player goes for the best shot of a ghost at a haunted site. The camera's eye on the ghosts is a deadly risk! Please go to the scene with an open mind.
Why similar: Horror 44%, PvE 39.2%, Action 10.9%, Singleplayer 5.9%
- #25 Dunthera - Tower Defense
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Vyralide
Windows
Construct your towers, guide your hero, and resist escalating waves of monsters. Collect resources from enemies, select impactful cards, face powerful bosses, upgrade your towers and hero to control the fate of your battlefield !
Why similar: Tactical 25.9%, PvE 23.7%, Real Time Tactics 22.1%, Top-Down 14.3%, 2D 6.8%
- #26 Greetings
79% matchVery Positive84% of 632 reviews2018
Dev: Charlie Behan
Windows
Explore what is around every corner in hopes for answers to where you're going and why.
Why similar: Horror 87.8%, Indie 12.2%
- #27 The Flower Inspector
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quiet Shell GamesPub: INDIETRUCK
Windows
It's time to return that favor. You must inspect flowers and decide where you'll ship them to. There's a long night ahead and some of your choices may haunt you.If you feel you're being watched, turn off the lights and hide.
Why similar: Simulation 45.6%, Horror 44.2%, Singleplayer 6.2%, Indie 3.9%
- #28 Feed The Flames
77% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Winterwood Studio
Windows
A shadowed forest looms, its hostile residents bound to an ancient evil that is rising again. You bear the heavy burden of an age-old ritual—to keep the demon at bay. Keep the sacred flame burning until dawn, or risk the fate of both yourself and the world.
Why similar: Horror 49.4%, PvE 41.1%, Indie 3.4%, Singleplayer 3.3%, Action 2.9%
- #29 Serena
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,550 reviews2014
Dev: Senscape
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 21%
How long has it been? A man sits in a distant getaway cabin waiting for his wife Serena. Where is she? Things in the cabin evoke memories, and the husband comes to a disturbing realization... This short point-and-click adventure is the result of a massive collaborative effort between dozens of fans and designers of adventure games.
Why similar: Horror 99.1%, Indie 0.6%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #30 The Eerie Adventures Of Kally
78% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: DS
Windows
The Eerie Adventures of Kally is a Cartoony Horror Rogue'em up where our characters find themselves in hell, in order to escape, you have to fight against the minions of the Supreme King's Castle. Grabbed By The Ghoulies spiritual successor.
Why similar: Simulation 40.1%, Horror 39.2%, Indie 11.6%, Action 9.1%
- #31 TowerDefense BlobSmash
76% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: SnaxegoPub: Snaxego Studios
Windows
Relaxing, casual single-Player Tower Defense Game for breaks in life.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 24.1%, PvE 22.8%, Tactical 21.5%, Top-Down 18.4%, 2D 9%
- #32 Kholat
77% matchMixed66% of 6,857 reviews2015
Dev: IMGN.PRO
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The most terrifying journey of your life set in the beautiful winter scenery of the Ural Mountains. Uncover the horrific mystery behind the Dyatlov Pass Incident. Narrated by the famous Sean Bean.
Why similar: Horror 98%, Singleplayer 1%, Indie 0.8%, Action 0.2%
- #33 Hazard Protocol
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Andrii TorbenkoPub: TORBA Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hazard Protocol is a cooperative top-down horror shooter where 1–4 players descend into infected facilities, fight off the undead, and solve tense environmental puzzles to survive the outbreak.
Why similar: Horror 29.5%, PvE 25.5%, Tactical 21.9%, Top-Down 17.1%, Action 3.4%
- #34 Security Guard: Supernatural
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Interactive Word
Windows
Patrol a building as a night shift security guard and deal with intruders and supernatural entities using hired guards, surveillance systems, and specialized equipment before everything spirals out of control.
Why similar: Horror 38.2%, Simulation 28.6%, Tactical 23.8%, Action 3.7%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #35 Match3 mania!
74% matchMostly Positive68% of 24 reviews2021
Dev: JapanFRPub: khukhrovr
Windows
Match3 mania! - a hardcore challenge for fans of the genre! Timekiller with a constant race against time, which is always short. Break blocks according to the rules of match3 games and collect big combos for extra seconds to help you reach incredible records!
Why similar: PvE 38.6%, Top-Down 26.5%, Simulation 13.2%, 2D 12.9%, Indie 5.6%
- #36 The Hat Man: Shadow Ward
74% matchMixed65% of 3,324 reviews2016
Dev: Game Mechanics LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Based on a true story, discover the horror of the Canton insane asylum as you attempt to rescue your daughter. Experience the scariest game of 2014.
Why similar: Horror 88.2%, Indie 6.1%, Action 2.9%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #37 No Plan B
71% matchVery Positive87% of 793 reviews2024
Dev: GFX47
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Carefully plan your team's tactics in close quarters battles. Use the timeline to synchronize each door breach, grenade throw and room entry with precision. Watch your team execute your plan autonomously in epic cinematic replays. Take on challenging roguelike campaigns or standalone missions.
Why similar: Top-Down 31.1%, Tactical 26.1%, Simulation 18.6%, Real Time Tactics 11%, Indie 6.2%
- #38 Bad Dream
73% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: DogGottenGame
Windows · Mac · Linux
You're stuck in school. What has trapped you is a non-human creature. Run away from him (her?). Find the key and escape from the school to survive. Use w,a,s,d, ESC, left shift, mouse
Why similar: Horror 35.4%, PvE 32.5%, Simulation 26.4%, Singleplayer 5.8%
- #39 Balkan Shop Simulator
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VankoKN05
Windows
“Balkan Shop Simulator” lets you manage your own store in the Balkans – stock shelves, serve customers, and grow your businesses. From a small local shop to a thriving retail chain, success depends on your skills!
Why similar: PvE 56.2%, Simulation 38.5%, Singleplayer 5.3%
- #40 Firefight
72% matchVery Positive86% of 328 reviews2016
Dev: Sean O'Connor
Windows
Firefight is a World War II real-time simulation game similar in style to the old Close Combat series but brought up to date with better AI, individual soldier modelling, a faster frame rate to give more intense and realistic combat and an easy to use command interface.
Why similar: World War II 25.6% ★, Tactical 20.2%, Top-Down 17.1%, Real Time Tactics 16.5%, Simulation 10%
- #41 The House
73% matchMostly Negative36% of 91 reviews2014
Dev: Konsordo
Windows
Plunge into the atmosphere of fear and horror,investigate the dark house full of mysteries and danger!
Why similar: Horror 85.9%, Indie 8.4%, Action 5.7%
- #42 SCP-087 VR Survivor
72% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: AlexTheCreator
Windows
Virtual Reality survival rogue-like game based on the SCP-087 lore. You are scientist from SCP foundation inside SCP-087. How long you can survive? Can you find the way out?
Why similar: Horror 43.6%, Simulation 40%, Indie 10.8%, Action 5.6%
- #43 TheSpoiler
70% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Regen
Windows
When you come to your senses, you find yourself trapped in a nightmare. The books scattered around will guide you through your future.
Why similar: Horror 53%, Simulation 35.2%, Singleplayer 7.8%, Indie 4%
- #44 nan
71% matchNo user reviews
Windows
Fight against weird purple objects with no end goal!
Why similar: Simulation 43.3%, Horror 39%, Indie 11.7%, Action 5.9%
- #45 不帰上 -Fukiage-
69% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: 翠星開発
Windows
Based on real-life haunted tunnels, this is a first-person horror game. Can you escape the tunnel filled with fear and tension and make it back home safely?
Why similar: Horror 53.1%, Simulation 35%, Singleplayer 8%, Indie 3.9%
- #46 Joutun
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: GreenBranchGames
Windows
Joutun - A 2D pixel top-down game where the player takes on the role of a hero with various skills, from shooting to slowing down time. Fending off waves of enemies and increasing their level, the player must reach their maximum potential, beating their record.
Why similar: PvE 49.1%, Top-Down 28.1%, 2D 13.5%, Indie 5.7%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #47 Daylight
71% matchMixed50% of 1,577 reviews2014
Dev: Zombie Studios
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
You awake, trapped in an abandoned hospital. Your only source of light is your phone. You hit a dead-end and must turn around, but behind you lurks an eerie presence and strange noises... Experience Daylight, a procedurally generated psychological thriller for your PC.
Why similar: Horror 93.3%, Indie 3.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%, Action 1.7%
- #48 The Mine
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 132 reviews2018
Dev: IanPub: M.I.M
Windows
You find yourself lost in a mine, the only objective is to find a way out. But something lurks in the shadows, following. Hunting you. Good luck. It's simply a game of cat and mouse. You can run and hide, but your ultimate goal is to find the key and escape the mine. While avoiding the monsters.
Why similar: Horror 80.6%, Indie 19.4%
- #49 Pineview Drive
70% matchMixed63% of 674 reviews2014
Dev: VIS-GamesPub: United Independent Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A one-of-a-kind horror shocker – a game aware of your fear!Check out the improvements introduced with Update 2.0!
Why similar: Horror 89.6%, Indie 6.4%, Action 4.1%
- #50 Great Toilet Simulator
69% matchVery Positive82% of 534 reviews2019
Dev: Kiddy
Windows
Great Toilet Simulator is a first-person indie horror telling you the story of a man who has his car broken on his way home, in the middle of a thick forest. What makes the situation even worse is that the main character is really in need of a toilet.
Why similar: Horror 49.8%, Simulation 29.5%, Indie 8.4%, Singleplayer 6.4%, Action 5.8%
- #51 DEDA
66% matchVery Positive91% of 558 reviews2026
Dev: deepins corp.
Windows
A small-scale horror escape game that breaks the usual genre mold. The player must escape from a house where a deranged grandfather has locked them in. But the real fear lies not in the jump scares, but in the oppressive reality of the house and its hidden corners.
Why similar: PvE 44.9%, Horror 37.4%, Hentai 5.4%, Action 5.1%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #52 Layers of Fear (2016)
67% matchVery Positive88% of 27,237 reviews2016
Dev: Bloober Team SA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.
Why similar: Horror 96.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%, Indie 1.3%
- #53 Dust to Dusk
68% matchPositive100% of 26 reviews2020
Dev: C3 Games
Windows
An occult mystery ADV set in a modern Japanese office. No chased elements, no surprise images, no game over, and an easy to play horror atmosphere.
Why similar: Horror 48.4%, Top-Down 30.9%, 2D 14.7%, Singleplayer 3.4%, Indie 2.6%
- #54 It's Locked
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Tiny Can of Brains
Windows
A horror game about fumbling with a bunch of keys to try escaping a pursuing monster though a series of locked doors
Why similar: Horror 55.9%, PvE 23.7%, Singleplayer 8.5%, Action 8%, Indie 4%
- #55 Fear of Energy
67% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Elistring Studio
Windows
As a detective following a missing person case, you encounter a mysterious creature. With limited ammo and nowhere to run, can you survive and uncover the truth? A tense and terrifying survival horror experience awaits you.
Why similar: Horror 49%, PvE 33.5%, Singleplayer 8%, Action 5.8%, Indie 3.6%
- #56 Laser Circle
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: GreenBranchGames
Windows
Laser Circle - A 2D pixel top-down shooter game where you play as a spherical blob that destroys enemies with weapons that become more powerful with each level, while the blob itself also gets stronger.
Why similar: PvE 48.4%, Top-Down 28.5%, 2D 13.6%, Indie 5.8%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #57 Fright Animatronics 2
66% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: New Games Corporation
Windows
Fright Animatronics 2 is a first-person horror game where your task is to work in a warehouse for a week. What can go wrong?
Why similar: Horror 35.3%, Simulation 34.2%, PvE 14.1%, Indie 7.7%, Action 6.7%
- #58 悪魔の家 -6 Day Nightmare-
65% matchPositive82% of 48 reviews2024
Dev: BitRockGames
Windows
You are trapped in a nightmare. Observe the house and try to escape from this nightmare.
Why similar: Horror 62.1%, Simulation 24%, Singleplayer 8.8%, Indie 5.2%