Games Like DreadOut 2

Japanese survival horror game "FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse" is back with better graphics.

Why similar: Survival Horror 19.5%, Horror 18.5%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Mystery 10.9%, Action-Adventure 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game serves as the primary inspiration for the ghost-hunting camera mechanics found in the DreadOut series.

The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters is a Korean survival horror-adventure. Venture from your deserted school to survive the horrors of the night. Explore the surrounding Sehwa district and uncover the shadow realm's dark secrets. Use everything at your disposal to avoid a demoness hellbent on killing you!

Why similar: Survival Horror 23.7%, Horror 23.5%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Survival 8.4%, Anime 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes survival horror game that focuses on a student navigating a nightmarish version of her school.

DreadOut is a third person supernatural horror game where you play as Linda, a high school student trapped in an old abandoned town. Equipped with her trusty smart-phone, she will battle against terrifying encounters and solve mysterious puzzles which will ultimately determine her fate.

Why similar: Horror 36.4%, Survival Horror 16%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Third Person 10%, Supernatural 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: The original title provides the foundational lore and ghost-hunting mechanics that define the series.

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: Horror 38.5%, Survival Horror 31.9%, Female Protagonist 6.5%, Anime 6.5%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the high school setting and the intense, supernatural atmosphere of being trapped in a haunted educational facility.

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: Survival Horror 24.5%, Horror 13.6%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Third Person 9.3%, Survival 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a classic survival-horror experience with fixed camera angles and deep puzzle-solving that mirrors the genre's roots.

DreadOut: Keepers of the Dark is a new standalone horror game that takes place in the DreadOut universe. In this missing chapter, you will help Linda face the challenges of the DreadOut world with even more dangers lurking within.

Why similar: Survival Horror 27.7%, Horror 22.2%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Third Person 13.3%, Gore 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This standalone expansion provides additional ghost-hunting scenarios and expands upon the core gameplay loop of the original.

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 31.9%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Surreal 11.1%, Story Rich 9.9%, Survival Horror 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title masterfully incorporates cultural folklore and high school themes into a haunting, story-rich experience.

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: Survival Horror 20.2%, Surreal 14%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Horror 11.2%, Third Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A PS1-inspired horror game set in a school that emphasizes atmosphere and puzzle-solving over pure combat.

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

Why similar: Survival Horror 24.6%, Horror 20.2%, Female Protagonist 19%, Gore 14.2%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tense, third-person stealth-horror game where the protagonist must survive while being hunted by supernatural entities.

A single-player, third person horror action-adventure game set on a remote spiritual island retreat. To survive you must craft, fight, and escape the psychedelic horrors set loose when a spiritual ritual goes wrong and awakens a dimension of cosmic terror.

Why similar: Survival Horror 16.4%, Supernatural 13.5%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Horror 10.1%, Open World 9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a supernatural, third-person action-adventure experience that focuses on survival and psychological horror.

A 3rd person, fixed-camera survival horror adventure. Fear the Presence, a mysterious entity you cannot fight: stay alert, hide, breathe slowly... Explore cursed places where unseen spirits and lost souls linger in a true horror story for the ages.

Why similar: Survival Horror 27.2%, Horror 15.4%, Supernatural 12.8%, Third Person 9.7%, Survival 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy horror game that emphasizes vulnerability and supernatural threats in a third-person perspective.

Alisa is a Horror-themed Action Adventure game and a genuine throwback to the golden age of 90s 3D games.

Why similar: Survival Horror 35.6%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Horror 15.3%, Mystery 10.9%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled survival horror game that features a female protagonist and classic exploration mechanics.

The year is 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, Crow Country. But your arrival has broken the silence, Mara Forest. If you want answers, you’ll have to venture deep into the darkness of Crow Country to find them…

Why similar: Survival Horror 24.8%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Horror 12%, Supernatural 11.4%, Third Person 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at atmospheric exploration and puzzle-solving within a confined, eerie environment.

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: Horror 24.9%, Female Protagonist 23.3%, Third Person 13.4%, Adventure 9%, Gore 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on supernatural exploration and dual-reality mechanics that complement the ghost-sensing themes of DreadOut 2.

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: Survival Horror 40%, Female Protagonist 24.3%, Mystery 12.4%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A critically acclaimed survival horror game with a strong female lead, deep puzzles, and a haunting, surreal narrative.

Shape your fears… Fear the shapes. Embark on a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions in this narrative adventure game with puzzles, stealth and action.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 15.1%, Supernatural 14.8%, Horror 14.2%, Survival Horror 10.4%, Mystery 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven horror game featuring a young female protagonist navigating a dark, metaphorical world.

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: Survival Horror 23.8%, Horror 17.3%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Third Person 13.1%, Exploration 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person survival horror game featuring a female protagonist and intense combat against grotesque enemies.

Silvia never runs from evil—she makes it her business. Eccentric yet warm-hearted, this seasoned modern exorcist has mastered the art of confronting the supernatural, turning haunted places into tangible nightmares. But on this fateful night, nothing goes as planned.

Why similar: Survival Horror 19.4%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Horror 10%, Supernatural 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A survival horror game with a female protagonist that focuses on exploration and mystery in a haunted setting.

Explore a school plagued by unnatural phenomena in this horror-adventure game revolving around the missing girl Misao. Improving upon 2017's "Definitive Edition" with refreshed graphics and support for HD resolutions, you can now experience the terror in a new form.

Why similar: Surreal 17%, Survival Horror 15.7%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Horror 13.4%, Anime 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic school-based horror game that relies on exploration and puzzle-solving to uncover a dark mystery.

You are Youngho, a Korean high school student trapped and relentlessly pursued by a psychotic killer in the hellish corridors of Sehwa High. Run, hide, explore, and survive while piecing together the mystery The Coma in this remastered version of the Korean cult classic.

Why similar: Horror 22.4%, Survival Horror 19.4%, Anime 14.6%, Survival 11%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The original entry in the Coma series that establishes the high-school-horror trope with a focus on stealth and survival.

Maid of Sker is a first-person survival horror, set in a remote hotel with a gory and macabre history from Welsh folklore. Brave the nightmares of the Quiet Ones. Do not panic…don’t even breathe!

Why similar: Horror 17.9%, Survival Horror 17.7%, Gore 14.4%, Mystery 9.7%, Female Protagonist 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric horror game based on Welsh folklore that emphasizes stealth and survival against supernatural entities.

Clea 2 is a jump scare free, skill-based survival horror sequel to the 2019 adventure.

Why similar: Survival Horror 31.3%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Horror 17%, Anime 15.9%, Supernatural 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-focused survival horror game featuring a female protagonist and a unique, anime-inspired aesthetic.

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: Survival Horror 16.5%, Supernatural 13.1%, Open World 12.4%, Horror 11.3%, Survival 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down survival horror game that excels at building tension through atmosphere and exploration.

Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare.

Why similar: Survival Horror 24.3%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Horror 15%, Third Person 12.2%, Survival 9%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional survival horror game that captures the feel of 90s classics with a female lead and third-person perspective.

Shadows Peak is an atmospheric, open-world horror game focused on exploration that doesn't hold your hand. You play as a writer who has decided to visit a mysterious place called Shadows Peak to gather materials for a new book about legends.

Why similar: Survival Horror 20.6%, Supernatural 14.6%, Open World 14.2%, Horror 13.3%, Mystery 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world horror game that focuses on exploration and mystery-solving in a dark, atmospheric 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: Survival Horror 21%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Horror 10.4%, Supernatural 10.2%, Third Person 9.4%

Witch Hunt is a challenging horror themed hunting game that takes place in the 18th century. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linearity, and atmosphere.

Why similar: Survival Horror 20.7%, Supernatural 15%, Open World 14.1%, Horror 13.7%, Survival 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A survival horror game with a focus on atmospheric exploration and hunting supernatural threats.

The Beast Inside is a unique, gripping twist on thriller and survival horror. Immerse in the story of long-buried secrets, personal tragedies, and madness. Play as two protagonists bounded by dark heritage. Combat the enemies, solve riddles and experience real terror in the 3D-scanned environment.

Why similar: Horror 28.1%, Survival Horror 21.3%, Survival 11.5%, Gore 8.7%, Open World 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich horror game that blends exploration and puzzle-solving with a dual-timeline narrative.

Together, always.

Why similar: Survival Horror 22.3%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Supernatural 14.6%, Horror 13.8%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

Hinako's hometown is engulfed in fog, driving her to fight grotesque monsters and solve eerie puzzles. Uncover the disturbing beauty hidden in terror.

Why similar: Survival Horror 23.1%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Horror 16.4%, Story Rich 7.9%, Gore 7%

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 17.2%, Survival Horror 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Third Person 12.3%, Survival 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person exploration game rooted in Norse mythology that emphasizes a mother's journey through a dark, haunted forest.

Unforgiving - A Northern Hymn is a first person horror game heavily inspired by Swedish folklore and the Nordic mythology to create the nightmares that's been haunting Swedish children for many generations.

Why similar: Horror 34.6%, Survival Horror 19.2%, Gore 16.1%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Atmospheric 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A horror game based on Swedish folklore that focuses on exploration and surviving terrifying supernatural encounters.

True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2 is the sequel to one of the best rated horror escape games, acclaimed for its story and the atmosphere of horror mystery.

Why similar: Horror 25.7%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Mystery 14.2%, Exploration 9.8%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy horror game that focuses on uncovering a dark family history through exploration.

A third-person survival horror game featuring non-linear gameplay, puzzles, and enemies from the depths of hell. When Anna's mother passes away from a sudden illness, she receives a worrying letter from her sister suggesting that not all is as it seems. Will she uncover the truth?

Why similar: Survival Horror 23.5%, Horror 15.5%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Third Person 12.1%, Gore 9.4%

Broken Porcelain brings an abundance of welcome changes to the series, introducing new gameplay and storytelling elements that breathe new life into the characters and an unprecedented level of immersion in this haunting adventure – perfect for both new and returning fans to the series.

Why similar: Survival Horror 21.4%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Gore 14.4%, Horror 14.4%, Survival 9.9%

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: Horror 34.7%, Gore 25.6%, Survival Horror 19.8%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 9.3%

A 2.5D horror game inspired by Clock Tower and Fatal Frame, mixing cyberpunk with traditional Cantonese folklore. With careful attention to pacing, atmosphere and storytelling, Sense hopes to return the horror genre to its roots by celebrating visceral horror and the slow, fearful creep of dread.

Why similar: Survival Horror 25.5%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Horror 17%, Anime 12.2%, Exploration 9.9%

A narrative horror game set in the daily lives of Indonesian society. Interact with various mystical objects as you explore haunted places, unravel their lingering mysteries, and experience how Indonesian myth, taboo and culture, combined with your choices, shape the course of your nights.

Why similar: Horror 55.5%, Adventure 21.7%, Story Rich 19.8%, Singleplayer 3%

Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise is an open-world survival horror video game serving as both a sequel and prequel to the original Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut.

Why similar: Mystery 17.9%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Exploration 12.6%, Third Person 11.4%, Story Rich 8.9%

Another chapter of the atmospheric horror series has emerged from the shadows! Eerie sound design and shadowy environments set the stage for gruesome and terrifying ghosts never seen before in the series.

Why similar: Survival Horror 22.5%, Anime 13.9%, Exploration 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Open World 11.3%

Seamlessly combining 3D action and point-click adventure, "Kwaidan" provides a nostalgic-yet-new experience. Explore old Japanese manor and solve the clever puzzles set there, and fight against monsters called Yoki.

Why similar: Survival Horror 23.5%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Horror 14%, Exploration 9.7%, Mystery 8.5%

Don't Knock Twice is a first-person horror game based on a psychologically terrifying urban legend. One knock to wake her from her bed, twice to raise her from the dead. Supports VR on HTC Vive and Oculus Rift for the ultimate horror experience!

Why similar: Survival Horror 29.6%, Horror 21.1%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Exploration 10%, Story Rich 7%

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: Action-Adventure 19.2%, Supernatural 18.5%, Horror 16.8%, Mystery 11.8%, Exploration 11.2%

Fear and anxiety prevail after the darkest tales from Japanese folklore come to life in this first-person psychological horror game. Set in a feudal era, Ikai revolves around the priestess of a shrine struggling to defeat the spirits of her past and her present.

Why similar: Survival Horror 24.3%, Horror 16.8%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Mystery 10.7%, Exploration 9.6%

Eldervale is a Third-Person Survival Horror Adventure game, made in the style of early 2000's classics. Explore a large, interconnected level, solve puzzles, uncover the story and survive the horrors by strategic use of your resources and fight or flight decisions.

Why similar: Survival Horror 23.2%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Survival 13.7%, Horror 12.7%, Gore 8.7%

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: Survival Horror 19.3%, Surreal 15.2%, Supernatural 15%, Horror 12.4%, Third Person 10.1%

Withering Rooms is a challenging 2.5D horror RPG set in a procedurally generated Victorian mansion that changes each night. Explore Mostyn House to collect the perfect items for your build and face a huge cast of overgrown undead, invisible ghosts, devious witches, and more.

Why similar: Horror 36.6%, Mystery 18.8%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Survival Horror 10.9%, RPG 6.8%

Escape from horror anime ghost story in your school's classroom!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.6%, Horror 25.2%, Third Person 16.9%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Exploration 16.1%

DreadEye is a virtual reality experience that allows you to become an Indonesian shaman. Immerse yourself in terrifying experiences set in haunted rural Indonesia, and discover the gruesome horrors lurking in the shadows!

Why similar: Gore 37.1%, Horror 26.7%, Action 19.3%, Adventure 16.9%

BrokenLore: LOW is a psychological horror game set in a mist-covered, beautiful Japanese village, blending hyper-realistic graphics with low-poly elements. The main enemy is the Gashadokuro, a yokai from Japanese folklore.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.2%, Surreal 19.7%, Horror 17.3%, Story Rich 8.6%, Mystery 8.3%

For some time now, Leafmore High School has been the setting for unexplained disappearances. In this survival horror game, you take control of a group of 5 American students. With your friends, you try to unravel the mysterious happenings at this unremarkable-looking school. The night will be long and survival not will not be easy...

Why similar: Survival Horror 36.7%, Horror 28.8%, Third Person 8.7%, Survival 7.5%, Gore 4.3%

A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.

Why similar: Survival Horror 17.1%, Horror 16.5%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Exploration 10.6%, Female Protagonist 9.7%

“FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water” comes to Steam for the first time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the horror-adventure series FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO. The game is set on sacred Mt. Hikami, a site of many mysterious and terrifying incidents.

Why similar: Horror 25.8%, Female Protagonist 23.7%, Survival Horror 12.4%, Mystery 11.4%, Supernatural 7.3%

Phantom Project is a psychological horror game that encourages you to put your deerstalker on and unravel the supernatural mysteries around you. This game is a prototype and is subject to major changes and improvements.

Why similar: Supernatural 22.3%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Third Person 15.1%, Horror 14.2%, Survival Horror 8.7%

Clea is a jump scare free, skill-based survival horror adventure.

Why similar: Survival Horror 30.1%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Horror 16.8%, Anime 14.9%, Mystery 11.4%

Get pulled into the nightmares of reality as you play as an abducted girl from the ger district of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Uncover a secret organization that deals in human trafficking and other horrendous activities. Try to escape from the scariest place on earth!

Why similar: Gore 27.7%, Horror 15.8%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Surreal 14%, Exploration 5.8%

Drawing heavily from classic survival horror tropes, Carnival Massacre takes players on a haunting quest in a cursed theme park. Explore your surroundings, manage your messy inventory, solve puzzles and kill the four ringleaders of the park!

Why similar: Survival Horror 26.3%, Horror 15.9%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Survival 9.3%, Third Person 8.3%

A third person survival horror game. Search for key objects, solve puzzles and face dangers in order to escape. Inspired by the old survival horror, with two playable characters and modern mechanics delve into the narrative story of Selene's Unbearable night.

Why similar: Survival Horror 24.9%, Horror 17.8%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Third Person 12.9%, Action-Adventure 11%

EBOLA 2 is created in the spirit of the great classics of survival horrors. In this game, you will control the main character with a first-person camera which makes you feel like you’re in a real horror movie.

Why similar: Survival Horror 26.8%, Horror 16.2%, Gore 14.5%, Survival 14.4%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Enhanced and updated for modern systems, this is the definitive edition of Rayne’s second adventure: a blood-soaked rampage of vengeance against the Cult of Kagan, a group led by Rayne's half-siblings that seek to carry out their father Kagan's legacy by creating a new era of vampire supremacy.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.4%, Gore 20.7%, Horror 20.3%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Action 7.6%