Games Like Dream Paralysis

Jeremy, No! Is a spot the difference horror game where you are babysitting a poltergeist named Jeremy. Jeremy isn’t allowed to move stuff around or invite any “friends”, so carefully look at the rooms and call him out if anything has changed. Don’t let Jeremy get away with too many shenanigans...

Why similar: Psychological 21.7%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Horror 12.1%, Hidden Object 8.8%, Supernatural 8.1%

As an employee of a mysterious organization your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies using your sharp eyes and good memory. Can you survive the entire night shift or will you succumb into paranoia?

Why similar: Psychological 20.7%, Psychological Horror 19.2%, Horror 12.4%, Hidden Object 10%, Supernatural 7.8%

🐾 A 2D anomaly-spotting horror. Watch cozy rooms, memorize every detail, and report anything unusual. Watch. Notice. Report. Survive until 06:00 — and don’t trust the cat.

Why similar: Psychological 19.8%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Horror 11.3%, Supernatural 10.2%, Hidden Object 9.8%

“What is going on?” is a anomaly detection & survival horror game. Players take the role of a lone resident who must endure five nights, using limited flashlight and CCTV to survive. Strange anomalies and entities invade the home, and the player must detect, defend, and hide to stay alive.

Why similar: Psychological 18.3%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Horror 13.4%, Hidden Object 12.7%, Mystery 10.2%

A "spot the difference" horror game where you have to monitor cameras in a haunted house and report anomalies. You have no choice but to finish the job. Can you spot every anomaly? Can you survive the night?

Why similar: Psychological 16.3%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Supernatural 11.6%, Hidden Object 10.7%, Investigation 9.8%

Trapped in an endless looping school, can you find your way out by photographing all of the anomalies?

Why similar: Psychological 20.7%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Investigation 12%, Supernatural 11.9%, Horror 11.2%

Armed with nothing but your camera, investigate the abandoned Gretlow House in this short, atmospheric horror game. Uncover a chilling mystery through a realistic found-footage lens.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.8%, Psychological 15%, Supernatural 14.9%, Horror 12.8%, Investigation 9.7%

You were with her. Then you weren't. Push an elderly woman's wheelchair through the shadowed halls of a Croatian monastery turned hospice. She is dying. She sees what you cannot. What do you owe the truth?

Why similar: Psychological 23%, Psychological Horror 21.9%, Horror 14.1%, Mystery 10.3%, Supernatural 8.7%

Full tilt surveillance horror. Keep your eyes locked on security cameras for an outrageous collection of horrific anomalies, suspicious movement, and the occasional T-Rex. Observe, detect, survive!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.1%, Hidden Object 14.5%, Psychological 14.3%, Horror 12.9%, Investigation 10%

Silent Surveillance is a horror puzzle game where you monitor multiple security cameras to find anomalies. Stay vigilant—you wouldn't want to succumb to the lurking terror waiting for a single moment of distraction. Can you survive the night?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.8%, Psychological 17.4%, Hidden Object 13.5%, Investigation 12.6%, Mystery 11.8%

As an employee of a mysterious organization your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies using your sharp eyes and good memory. Can you survive the entire night shift or will you succumb into paranoia?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.7%, Psychological 17.5%, Horror 13%, Hidden Object 12.3%, Supernatural 10.8%

Dive into the supernatural atmosphere of Ghost in the Feed! Monitor cameras to spot spectral anomalies across haunted maps. Test your memory and vigilance to survive the night or succumb to paranormal dread!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.2%, Hidden Object 17.3%, Psychological 14%, Mystery 13.9%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Look for various anomalies happening in your apartment. If you do everything correctly — time will move forward. If not — you will return. Good night.

Why similar: Psychological 18.8%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Hidden Object 12.6%, Supernatural 12.3%, Investigation 12.1%

You came to photograph birds at Kûarasy Park. The deserted park, dead birds, and the locals with secrets suggest something darker lurks in the wilderness. Use your camera to uncover the truth behind the folklore.

Why similar: Psychological 24.9%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Horror 15%, Hidden Object 12.3%, Mystery 10.9%

Step into the shoes of a young girl who must face solitude and mystery while waiting for her mother at the taco stand where she works. It’s a rainy night, but that won’t stop some unwelcome visitors from showing up...

Why similar: Psychological 32%, Psychological Horror 28.6%, Horror 23.2%, Atmospheric 10.8%, First-Person 4.1%

Spot the differences in your apartment while something unknown is trying to get in.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.2%, Supernatural 16.7%, Horror 13.8%, Hidden Object 11.4%, Mystery 10.1%

You are a paranormal detective in an abandoned hospital. Monitor surveillance cameras and use a remote-controlled robot to capture anomalies. Collect evidence, explore your surroundings, make contact with ghosts. Survive seven nights of horror and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.9%, Supernatural 14.4%, Psychological 14.3%, Horror 12.3%, Hidden Object 11.5%

Nightmare: Worlds Collide is a unique horror experience that follows Jessica Redford as she recalls her memories after a horrific event causes her to lose touch with reality. Throughout the experience you will be unravelling the mystery as she tries to escape her dark inner secrets.

Why similar: Psychological 32.1%, Psychological Horror 21.4%, Supernatural 15.3%, Horror 14.2%, Atmospheric 7.3%

A psychological horror puzzle game where forgotten memories, family secrets, and haunting riddles blur the line between reality and madness.

Why similar: Psychological 26.1%, Psychological Horror 24.7%, Horror 14.5%, Hidden Object 11.1%, Mystery 10.7%

Dare you to explore and interact with an innocuous home environment in first person, solving intricate puzzles and a mystery whilst escaping the clutches of a sadistic hag and her morbid son.

Why similar: Psychological 21.3%, Psychological Horror 18%, Horror 12.2%, Mystery 11.8%, Investigation 9%

Valley of Shadows is a short psychological horror set in an ordinary American suburb. Players navigate as James, a family man seeking answers about his missing family, while grappling with paranoia and supernatural forces.

Why similar: Psychological 20.6%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Supernatural 13.3%, Horror 13%, Investigation 11.1%

The Shift is a first-person 3D psychological horror game where you play as a night shift cashier in an isolated gas station, performing routine tasks while uncovering disturbing, unexplained events.

Why similar: Psychological 22.4%, Psychological Horror 22%, Mystery 13.6%, Horror 13.3%, Supernatural 10.4%

Mannequin The Passing is a single-player psychological horror game. Get through the stages watching the mannequins carefully as some show signs of wanting to stop you. Use patience and observational skills to get through and survive the passing mannequin experience.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.4%, Psychological 19.5%, Horror 18.3%, Supernatural 14.2%, Atmospheric 8.6%

psychological survival horror

Why similar: Psychological 20.9%, Psychological Horror 16%, Supernatural 13.9%, Horror 11.3%, Mystery 9.7%

Your car ran out of gas in the wrong place... Escape a bloodthirsty werewolf in an abandoned factory deep in the forest, where darkness is your worst enemy. Survive this night... if you can.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.9%, Psychological 18.4%, Horror 16.3%, Mystery 11.1%, Supernatural 10.4%

A young man discovers through a series of hallucinations that he will grow up to become a violent psychopath. How will he respond to these revelations? Can he change his fate? Can you even... change fate...

Why similar: Psychological 31.7%, Psychological Horror 23.8%, Horror 19.3%, Point & Click 16.4%, Story Rich 5.7%

In the early 2010s, a housewife known as “Dahlia” was reported missing after running away from home. Her husband, Bowo, filed a report with the police, but the investigation yielded no results. With no clear answers, Bowo decided to investigate the case on his own.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.7%, Horror 16%, Hidden Object 13.7%, Investigation 13.6%, Psychological 9%

An action-adventure horror experience across eerie, ever-changing spaces. Solve puzzles, uncover clues, and rely on a mysterious phone to push beyond confinement.

Why similar: Psychological 25.1%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Supernatural 16.4%, Horror 14.6%, Mystery 10.9%

In a remote provincial town, teenagers mysteriously disappear every 25 years. You're a high school student about to turn 18... But what if you become the next victim?

Why similar: Psychological 24.6%, Psychological Horror 20.7%, Horror 13.7%, Supernatural 11.1%, Mystery 8.2%

Last Report is a dark horror game where you play as a night shift park ranger. While monitoring the camera footage, you start noticing strange events. Uncover the terrifying secret of the National Park. Something moved in the window, but don’t worry it’s probably just another deer, right?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.8%, Psychological 18.9%, Horror 18%, Supernatural 11%, Point & Click 10.6%

Whispers of Mexico is a psychological narrative horror game with puzzle elements set in post-revolutionary Mexico in 1930. Follow Manuel as he navigates his mind, where he must recover his memory, unravel the mystery surrounding the town, and redeem his sins.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.9%, Horror 13.6%, Psychological 13.3%, Mystery 11.8%, Supernatural 8.4%

Lost in amnesia, face a horrific past rising from nightmares. Uncover the truth hidden in a diary. In this psychological horror where reality and hallucination blur, piece together memories before madness consumes you. When the truth is out, ask yourself: Who was I?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.4%, Psychological 15.7%, Supernatural 15.3%, Horror 13.3%, Mystery 11.1%

Investigating the mysterious death of his grandmother, a detective breaks into her home to discover the truth, but the dwelling begins to play tricks on him. The space breaks, fears become flesh, and there is still no way out. Every step, every new room, every cycle is a chance to go mad.

Why similar: Psychological 23.7%, Psychological Horror 20.9%, Horror 13.8%, Supernatural 11.2%, Mystery 8.3%

"Mom, Where Are You?" is a psychological horror game that tests your observation, memory, and courage. You play as a little girl left alone by her mother, trapped in a familiar yet terrifying room where reality begins to twist.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.7%, Horror 16%, Hidden Object 13.8%, Supernatural 13.1%, Point & Click 13%

In Silent Walls: Origins is a narrative psychological horror game where you investigate an abandoned mansion through disturbing visions and mysterious objects linked to the past.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.2%, Supernatural 21.3%, Horror 20%, Psychological 18.7%, Atmospheric 6.1%

Midnight watch: When night falls, creepy shadows creep through the halls and unseen spirits roam. Take up your watch and expose the disturbing truths hidden in the darkness. Will you survive the night, or will the midnight terrors consume you?

Why similar: Psychological 22.3%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Supernatural 18.9%, Point & Click 14%, Horror 13.2%

Psychological horror experience where exploration, tension, and environmental storytelling guide you through a decaying world full of secrets best left buried. What was meant to be just another exploration quickly unravels into something far more disturbing.

Why similar: Psychological 22.2%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Investigation 14.3%, Horror 14.1%, Mystery 11.8%

“0.0035%” is a mystery & horror game set in modern Japan. Players piece together fragmented clues and items to uncover hidden truths. No flashy action—only a shocking finale and deep, thought‑provoking exploration with multiple endings.

Why similar: Psychological 26.5%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Horror 17.7%, Mystery 15.4%, Hidden Object 8.3%

This game is a psychological horror in which the main character wakes up in an unfamiliar house and must pass all the levels by solving puzzles.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.8%, Horror 16.1%, Psychological 15.4%, Supernatural 14.9%, Mystery 10.2%

You work for an agency containing supernatural threats. A monitored subject with unusual abilities drew anomalies to his former sites, along with a figure codenamed “Eric.” The subject is being moved to a Safe House. Secure every location and prevent further spread.

Why similar: Hidden Object 21.1%, Supernatural 17.6%, Horror 17.2%, Investigation 16.7%, Psychological Horror 11.2%

Can you endure until morning Monitor Japan's stigmatized properties and report any paranormal activity If you miss a report or make repeated mistakes——

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.4%, Psychological 18%, Supernatural 15.2%, Investigation 12.7%, Point & Click 11.2%

A hitchhiking journey through empty roads where every car could be your salvation… or your end. Walk through desolate places and encounter bizarre strangers along the way. Talk, decide, and survive unpredictable encounters as rumors of a roadside killer spread. While travelling towards the unknown.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23%, Horror 17.9%, Psychological 15.7%, Psychedelic 12.3%, Mystery 11.1%

An observation horror where cameras keep you alive—until they kill you. Hunt anomalies, guard your sanity, and survive a night with the Wendigo stalking behind you.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.1%, Hidden Object 18.8%, Horror 15.7%, Mystery 12.5%, Point & Click 9.3%

A son returns to his childhood home to find his mother. The door is open. The house is frozen. Where is Mother is a harrowing horror walking simulator, oppressive… with every step pulling you further from reality.

Why similar: Psychological 27.2%, Psychological Horror 21.8%, Horror 17.1%, Supernatural 16%, Mystery 8.2%

Jeb, going through a difficult time, decides to return to his hometown. Wanting to hide from dark thoughts among friends and family, he starts having nightmares that haunt him not only in sleep but also while awake. Find out what is the source of Jeb's nightmares.

Why similar: Psychological 23.8%, Psychological Horror 22.1%, Horror 17.3%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Investigation 8.1%

You've been tasked to observe supposedly haunted locations. Observe and log paranormal events and use the tools at your disposal to gather data on any potential paranormal threats and exterminate them if necessary.

Why similar: Psychological 21.5%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Supernatural 15.4%, Horror 12.4%, Investigation 12.1%

"Clandestine: The Hidden Truth" is a first-person psychological horror game. Investigate a family homicide, manipulate reality with polaroids, and solve puzzles to unveil chilling secrets hidden within this enigmatic home of horrors. Will you come back unscathed?

Why similar: Psychological 25.6%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Investigation 14.8%, Horror 13.8%, Mystery 11.7%

Romb is a short psychological horror game set in a mysterious confined room. Follow the voice's instructions each day if you want to make it out alive; no matter how wrong it feels.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25%, Hidden Object 14.7%, Mystery 14.3%, Point & Click 14.3%, Psychological 8.2%

Immerse yourself in the Psychological horror adventure of James Charouz on his way to find his missing wife and uncover the dark secret of his hometown.

Why similar: Psychological 20.2%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Point & Click 12.2%, Investigation 12.2%, Horror 12.1%

Investigate an abandoned game to unravel the whereabouts of its developers. Do stuff. Check your pulse. Escape the rabbit hole.

Why similar: Psychological 16.9%, Psychological Horror 16%, Investigation 12.9%, Supernatural 11.9%, Hidden Object 11.7%

Explore the decayed corridors of a haunted sanatorium, uncover disturbing documents, and face the paranormal horrors and restless spirits that linger within its walls.

Why similar: Psychological 22.4%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Horror 13.9%, Hidden Object 11.6%, Supernatural 9.5%

As an employee of a mysterious organization your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies using your sharp eyes and good memory. Can you survive the entire night shift or will you succumb into paranoia?

Why similar: Psychological 19.8%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Hidden Object 12.5%, Horror 11.5%, Mystery 10.8%

A retro anomaly observation game where a government ministry tasks you with monitoring CCTV feeds and identifying anomalies to construct case files. Missed anomalies corrupt the shift and its case file evidence.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.9%, Hidden Object 17.3%, Supernatural 16.3%, Horror 13.9%, Atmospheric 8.5%

PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR // ANTI-DATING SIM about learning to say NO.

Why similar: Psychological 22.8%, Psychological Horror 22.5%, Horror 16%, Investigation 12.4%, Atmospheric 7.9%

RECursion is a horror puzzle game inspired by liminal spaces and the backrooms lore. Can you survive the eerie environments? is there something in the shadows? Its up to you to escape.

Why similar: Psychological 27.3%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Supernatural 17.2%, Horror 14.8%, Atmospheric 9.4%

You open your eyes in a surreal space, paralysed. The only thing you can do is to scarcely move your right arm, and scribble. Scribble in a notepad before you to move forward. Towards a goal you must reach, despite something horrific trying to reach you. Create the cure. You don't have much time.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.5%, Horror 18.3%, Psychological 16.6%, Point & Click 13.1%, Psychedelic 7.7%

Investigate the sleepy town of Lakewood as you follow the trail of numerous missing person cases and the mysterious cause of the disappearances. Unravel the secret of Lakewood and try to survive its tightening grip.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.7%, Investigation 13.7%, Psychological 13.3%, Horror 12.5%, Mystery 11.7%

Use an instant camera to reveal hidden realities and shape the house itself. Not everything stays where it belongs.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.8%, Supernatural 18.6%, Horror 17.1%, Investigation 13.9%, Hidden Object 9.2%

Bump in the Night is a single player game where strategy meets psychological horror. Confined to one room, you'll use cameras and commands to direct NPC investigators and collect evidence. Each environment offers unique challenges and frights. Can you survive what goes bump in the night?

Why similar: Psychological 19.2%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Supernatural 18.3%, Investigation 14.4%, Horror 12.3%