Games Like Draugen

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: Detective 28.7%, Mystery 19.1%, Atmospheric 10.2%, First-Person 8.5%, Horror 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the same atmospheric, first-person investigative focus and a strong sense of place that defines the Fjord Noir experience.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Story Rich 21.4%, Mystery 17.1%, Atmospheric 13.3%, First-Person 10.7%, Psychological Horror 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at intimate, narrative-driven environmental storytelling that mirrors the emotional depth and exploration found in Draugen.

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: Mystery 21.7%, Story Rich 17.1%, Atmospheric 15%, First-Person 13%, Exploration 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Like Draugen, this game features a strong companion dynamic and a slow-burn mystery set in a beautifully realized, isolated wilderness.

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: Detective 21.3%, Mystery 15%, Investigation 13.4%, Story Rich 7.6%, Horror 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: If you enjoyed the detective work in Draugen, this game offers a pure, unguided investigation experience in an abandoned, atmospheric town.

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Mystery 14.1%, Historical 12.2%, Story Rich 11.3%, First-Person 11.2%, Puzzle 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person mystery features a compelling period setting and a narrative-focused journey that feels very similar to the search for a missing person.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 34.5%, Mystery 20.6%, Story Rich 8.8%, Puzzle 8%, Historical 8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a brilliant, deduction-based mystery that rewards keen observation and environmental exploration.

June 7th, 1995. 1:15 AM. You arrive home after a year abroad. You expect your family to greet you, but the house is empty. Something's not right. Where is everyone? And what's happened here? Unravel the mystery for yourself in Gone Home, a story exploration game from The Fullbright Company.

Why similar: First-Person 18.1%, Atmospheric 17.9%, Story Rich 17.5%, Exploration 14.8%, Mystery 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a quintessential narrative-driven exploration game that focuses on uncovering a family's secrets through environmental clues.

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

Why similar: Detective 13.8%, Cinematic 11.2%, Mystery 9.7%, Point & Click 9.3%, Historical 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a rich, story-driven adventure with a strong sense of atmosphere and historical mystery.

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: Detective 34.7%, First-Person 12.5%, Atmospheric 11%, Story Rich 9.7%, Horror 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a snowy, isolated region, this game mirrors the historical setting and investigative gameplay found in Draugen.

Featuring a beautiful, detailed open-world and a haunting soundtrack, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture is non-linear storytelling at its best.

Why similar: Atmospheric 24.6%, Story Rich 18.5%, First-Person 14.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Exploration 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures a similar feeling of exploring a deserted, atmospheric location while piecing together a tragic, personal history.

Rethink human’s dominion in The Invincible: a story-driven adventure set in a hard sci-fi world by Stanisław Lem. Discover planet Regis III as scientist Yasna, use atompunk tools looking for a missing crew and face unforeseen threats. Make choices in a philosophical story that’s driven by science.

Why similar: Mystery 37.3%, Story Rich 22.5%, First-Person 20.6%, Adventure 13.8%, Singleplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a high-fidelity, first-person narrative experience that focuses on exploration and uncovering a mystery in a remote, hostile environment.

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: Detective 24.2%, Cinematic 17.8%, Mystery 15%, First-Person 8.2%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a cinematic, first-person mystery experience that relies on visual storytelling rather than traditional dialogue.

Tacoma is a sci-fi narrative adventure from the creators of Gone Home. Set aboard a high-tech space station in the year 2088, explore every detail of how the station’s crew lived and worked, finding the clues that add up to a gripping story of trust, fear, and resolve in the face of disaster.

Why similar: Story Rich 22.4%, Mystery 20.5%, First-Person 16.1%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Exploration 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a tight, first-person narrative experience that relies on observing past events to solve a central mystery.

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: Detective 24.1%, Mystery 17.4%, Investigation 15.5%, Story Rich 9.5%, First-Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Continuing the themes of the first game, it offers a refined investigative experience in a harsh, snowy, and mysterious landscape.

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 16.6%, Mystery 16%, Story Rich 13.5%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Indie 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a first-person narrative with puzzle-solving and exploration in a lonely, atmospheric setting.

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...

Why similar: Point & Click 17.7%, Mystery 10.8%, Horror 9.9%, Cinematic 9%, Drama 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures a similar folk-horror atmosphere and a slow-burn mystery that feels grounded in a specific, rural location.

Lake Ridden is a story-driven, first-person puzzle game! A cozy supernatural adventure where you unravel a mysterious past, trying to find your sister. Luckily, you are not alone...

Why similar: Mystery 24.3%, Puzzle 23.3%, Adventure 19.8%, Atmospheric 14.6%, Indie 14.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is a first-person puzzle-adventure that focuses on uncovering a mystery in a beautiful, atmospheric, and isolated setting.

Deep in international waters, Tesla’s Helios stands still. An unbound utopia for scientific research, Rose Archer steps aboard in search of her sister, quickly to discover not all is as it seems. A single word covers the entrance… QUARANTINE!

Why similar: Horror 25.7%, First-Person 25.6%, Adventure 21.6%, Indie 15.6%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This period-piece mystery features a strong narrative focus and a tense, atmospheric environment that keeps you guessing.

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: Mystery 17.4%, Cinematic 14%, Investigation 12%, Story Rich 10%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is a walking simulator that emphasizes atmosphere, exploration, and a quiet, reflective narrative style.

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: Psychological Horror 16.9%, Cinematic 16%, Drama 12.4%, Horror 12.3%, First-Person 11%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a high-stakes, narrative-driven mystery in an isolated, atmospheric location that demands your full attention.

Marie's Room is a short story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was twenty years ago. But something’s off. What happened to Marie?

Why similar: Story Rich 22.1%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Mystery 14.2%, First-Person 10.8%, Point & Click 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This short, narrative-focused game is perfect for those who enjoyed the intimate, story-rich nature of Draugen.

Hitchhiker is a mystery game set along lost highways, where your goal is to solve the puzzle of your own backstory.

Why similar: Mystery 22.8%, Story Rich 15%, First-Person 13.9%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Drama 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven experience relies on dialogue and memory to piece together a surreal and compelling mystery.

The Occupation is a fixed-time, investigative thriller set in North West England on Saturday 24th October, 1987.

Why similar: Detective 30.1%, Mystery 17.5%, Story Rich 10.1%, First-Person 9.9%, Puzzle 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a narrative-heavy investigative game that forces you to manage time and gather clues in a detailed, period-accurate setting.

Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.

Why similar: Mystery 14.9%, Cinematic 14.1%, Investigation 10.7%, Point & Click 8.9%, Puzzle 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a thoughtful, atmospheric exploration experience that rewards players for paying attention to their surroundings.

A child is missing. The police are failing. And you're a retired detective with a bit too much time on your hands. Time to throw out the rules & do whatever it takes to bring the child home. From the developers of I AM RIPPER, The Occupation & Ether One.

Why similar: Detective 20%, Cinematic 15.4%, Investigation 11.2%, Mystery 9.9%, Drama 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is a character-focused detective game that emphasizes investigation and narrative progression in a cinematic way.

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: Historical 13.6%, Point & Click 11.7%, Mystery 11.4%, Horror 9%, Story Rich 9%

Venture out into the dark woods where strange creatures roam, on a vision quest set in 19th century Sweden. Solve and decipher cryptic puzzles, listen for clues, and learn about mysterious folklore creatures in the built-in encyclopedia as you seek to foresee your future.

Why similar: Historical 17.4%, Mystery 14%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Story Rich 11.7%, Horror 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game draws heavily on folklore and mystery, creating a dark, atmospheric experience that feels unique and grounded.

12 March 1938, Renée, 16, was ripped out of her world, her only fault was that of not knowing her place in the world.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.9%, Historical 14.5%, Mystery 14.1%, Horror 11.7%, Drama 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is a psychological, narrative-driven game that excels at creating a haunting, grounded atmosphere through exploration.

Ether One is a first person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind. There are two paths in the world you can choose from. At its core is a story exploration path free from puzzles where you can unfold the story at your own pace.

Why similar: First-Person 21.1%, Puzzle 16.3%, Adventure 12.7%, Exploration 12.6%, Story Rich 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends exploration and puzzle-solving with a deeply personal narrative that unfolds as you investigate a fractured memory.

The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.

Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Historical 12.8%, Mystery 11.6%, Investigation 9.5%, Psychological Horror 8%

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

Why similar: Cinematic 30.9%, Emotional 16.9%, Horror 15.2%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Story Rich 9.2%

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 11.6%, Mystery 11.4%, Historical 10.8%, Emotional 9.8%, Drama 9.3%

Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.

Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Mystery 13.4%, Investigation 11.1%, Emotional 9.3%, Story Rich 7.7%

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: Historical 13.8%, Mystery 12.1%, Story Rich 9.9%, Horror 8.9%, First-Person 8.7%

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: Mystery 15.9%, Story Rich 11.6%, First-Person 10.8%, Drama 10.2%, Emotional 10%

Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

Why similar: Mystery 23.1%, Investigation 15.7%, Story Rich 12.6%, Puzzle 10.7%, Atmospheric 10.7%

Dead Secret is a first-person horror mystery set in rural Kansas in 1965. A reclusive professor is dead and it’s up to you to crack the case before you become the next victim. Investigate the murder and explore the story Time Magazine called “captivating” and “deeply creepy” .

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

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: Detective 26.2%, Point & Click 14.5%, Mystery 13.9%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Story Rich 9.5%

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: Cinematic 19.2%, Psychological Horror 15%, Mystery 14.4%, Horror 10.7%, First-Person 10.5%

Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure set in a forest on the western shores of Norway that tells the story of a mother and her missing son.

Why similar: Horror 15.2%, Cinematic 13.1%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Mystery 11.5%, Atmospheric 10%

NORCO is a dialogue-focused point & click adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and industrial swamplands of an increasingly surreal and distorted South Louisiana.

Why similar: Mystery 21.6%, Point & Click 19.3%, Investigation 16.6%, Story Rich 13.4%, Atmospheric 11.7%

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: Mystery 14.8%, Investigation 11.9%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Emotional 11%, Drama 10.6%

You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. Following a legendary creature, you reach a village caught in a time rift. Embark on a magical investigation – travel through time, explore the ancient land, and bond with fire to shape villagers’ fate and uncover the mystery.

Why similar: Detective 21.2%, Mystery 14.4%, Point & Click 10.5%, Investigation 10.3%, Emotional 8%

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: Psychological Horror 21.5%, Horror 12.5%, Story Rich 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Drama 10%

Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.

Why similar: Mystery 21%, Detective 17.5%, Point & Click 16.2%, Story Rich 10.2%, Investigation 8.3%

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: Psychological Horror 13.6%, Mystery 12.2%, First-Person 11.5%, Puzzle 10.7%, Investigation 10.5%

DREAM LOGIC is a story driven first-person atmospheric horror game which takes place in liminal spaces. Explore various nostalgic, dreamlike, uncanny environments. But don't feel too safe, there's a sneaky creature watching your every move.

Why similar: Mystery 16.4%, Psychological Horror 16%, Horror 10.3%, Atmospheric 10.1%, First-Person 8.5%

DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.

Why similar: Mystery 24.3%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Exploration 14.4%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Horror 11.5%

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 21.8%, Drama 14.2%, Story Rich 12.3%, Atmospheric 11.4%, First-Person 11%

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: Cinematic 20.8%, Story Rich 20.8%, Atmospheric 17.2%, Exploration 15%, Adventure 14.1%

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: Detective 20.3%, Point & Click 19.6%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Horror 14.3%, Puzzle 8%

Explore an abandoned building, encountering puzzles and clues to discover what happened, as you try to escape in both your nightmares and the waking world. Be immersed in the hauntingly beautiful 3D atmosphere in this puzzle exploration mystery game.

Why similar: Mystery 18.2%, Atmospheric 16%, First-Person 13.4%, Puzzle 12.8%, Horror 10.7%

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: Mystery 15.8%, Story Rich 12.8%, Emotional 12.5%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Point & Click 9.8%

Lazaret is an atmospheric first-person horror game. You play as a member of a rescue team called out to investigate a distress signal coming from a ship that disappeared 4 years ago.

Why similar: Mystery 17.4%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Investigation 11.4%, Horror 11.1%, Atmospheric 9.8%

UNFORGOTTEN – a story-driven, non-linear visual novel, where you can immerse in the ethnic ambience of Northern myths and horrors. Can you solve the riddles of the past - without ever losing yourself in the present? Your fate is in your hands!

Why similar: Mystery 21.6%, Psychological Horror 20.5%, Story Rich 15.2%, Horror 14.1%, Atmospheric 13.4%

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: Detective 27%, Cinematic 13%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Story Rich 11.6%, Emotional 11.2%

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

Why similar: Mystery 12.9%, Story Rich 12.5%, Emotional 12.2%, Investigation 12.2%, First-Person 11.4%

Darkness Ahead is an adventure game about a man searching for his little brother. A plateau between mountains holds a dark secret about its past. You have to stay alive and collect everything you need to complete your quest.

Why similar: Mystery 14.9%, Horror 14.6%, Adventure 12.4%, Indie 11.5%, First-Person 11.2%