Games Like Echoes of the Living

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 38.9%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Horror 18.3%, Dark 13.9%, Exploration 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a direct love letter to classic survival horror, featuring fixed camera angles and challenging puzzles that perfectly mirror the 90s experience.

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 38.5%, Psychological Horror 20.7%, Dark 14.2%, Mystery 11.1%, Shooter 6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece that blends retro-aesthetic visuals with deep inventory management and psychological storytelling reminiscent of the genre's golden age.

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 36.8%, 1990's 23.6%, Horror 15.2%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Exploration 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the charm of PS1-era survival horror with its unique low-poly art style, exploration-heavy gameplay, and clever environmental puzzles.

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 30.2%, Zombies 22.1%, Horror 15.9%, 1990's 11.2%, Shooter 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore survival horror game that offers both fixed-camera and over-the-shoulder perspectives, heavily inspired by the classic Resident Evil games.

DAYMARE: 1998 is a third-person survival horror game that recreates the mood of iconic titles from the '90s, with a fresh storyline. An incident that turns a small town into a deadly zone, three characters to play with and little time to find the truth, before its mutated citizens abruptly end your mission.

Why similar: Zombies 38.2%, Survival Horror 31.7%, Horror 16.3%, Inventory Management 4.2%, Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: Created by fans of the genre, this title serves as a direct tribute to 90s survival horror with its focus on slow-paced combat and inventory management.

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

Why similar: Survival Horror 38.2%, 1990's 23.6%, Horror 14.3%, Mystery 11%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful recreation of 90s survival horror mechanics, complete with pre-rendered backgrounds and tank controls that feel plucked straight from the era.

A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.

Why similar: Zombies 40.6%, Survival Horror 31%, Horror 15.5%, Dark 6.1%, Shooter 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern reimagining of classic survival horror, balancing intense action with the resource management and exploration that defined the genre.

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: Zombies 22.2%, Survival Horror 19.7%, Inventory Management 14.2%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Psychological Horror 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern survival horror game that utilizes fixed camera angles to create a disorienting and atmospheric experience similar to the classics.

Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.

Why similar: Survival Horror 37.7%, Psychological Horror 29%, Horror 20.8%, Action-Adventure 4.3%, Exploration 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in psychological horror that provides the same sense of dread and mystery found in the best 90s survival horror titles.

The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.

Why similar: Survival Horror 38.3%, Zombies 37.6%, Horror 17.6%, Shooter 3.2%, Adventure 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational classic that established the survival horror tropes of inventory management, puzzle-solving, and atmospheric tension.

A first-person action horror game set in a nightmarish manor infested with zombies, psychotic cultists, and a horde of other horrors. Utilize an assortment of different weapons in a brutal fight for survival as you try to escape from the Nightmare of Decay.

Why similar: Survival Horror 27.8%, Zombies 26.5%, Horror 17.2%, 1990's 16.8%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person survival horror game that effectively translates the classic 'zombie mansion' tropes into a fast-paced, modern experience.

Deep inside a research base, waking up from a cryogenic pod, you find yourself trapped in a living hell, surrounded by zombies. Heaven Dust 2 is a love letter to classic survival horror games featuring exploration, action, puzzles, and resource management.

Why similar: Zombies 32.3%, Survival Horror 22.9%, Horror 14.5%, Resource Management 8.7%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down survival horror game that distills the core mechanics of the genre—puzzles, exploration, and zombies—into a compact, satisfying experience.

Jill Valentine is one of the last remaining people in Raccoon City to witness the atrocities Umbrella performed. To stop her, Umbrella unleashes their ultimate secret weapon: Nemesis! Also includes Resident Evil Resistance, a new 1 vs 4 online multiplayer game set in the Resident Evil universe.

Why similar: Zombies 42.2%, Survival Horror 33.2%, Horror 19.4%, Action 2.9%, Adventure 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a more action-oriented take on the classic survival horror formula, keeping the tension high with a persistent, terrifying pursuer.

Before the mansion, before the destruction of Raccoon City, there was Resident Evil 0. Now remastered with improved visuals and sounds, as well as the all-new Wesker Mode, there's never been a better time to experience the origins of the Resident Evil story.

Why similar: Zombies 38.8%, Survival Horror 33.1%, Horror 20.5%, Adventure 3.5%, Shooter 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: This entry maintains the classic fixed-camera perspective and introduces a unique character-swapping mechanic that adds depth to the survival experience.

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: Survival Horror 29.3%, Horror 15.2%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Inventory Management 12.2%, Action-Adventure 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric survival horror game that captures the mystery and tension of 90s classics through its story-rich, puzzle-heavy gameplay.

Dead Beacon is a first-person survival horror inspired by late 1990s games and taking place in the Beacon manor, a location crawling with zombies and creatures governed by a malevolent will. Survive using the given array of weapons and escape the island.

Why similar: Zombies 20.9%, 1990's 16.6%, Survival Horror 16.6%, Horror 12.2%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy survival horror game that captures the 90s aesthetic and focuses on surviving against overwhelming odds.

Wake up inside an abandoned mansion. Uncover the dark fate of a missing family. Survive the presence that stalks you within these walls.

Why similar: Survival Horror 26.6%, Psychological Horror 19.2%, Horror 18.8%, Hidden Object 11.8%, Dark 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on psychological horror and supernatural elements, providing a tense, atmospheric experience for those who enjoy the mystery aspect of the genre.

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 36.8%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Horror 17.6%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Exploration 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the eerie, low-fidelity aesthetic of 90s horror games while focusing on narrative-driven exploration and puzzle-solving.

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 24.9%, Inventory Management 14.4%, Zombies 13%, Horror 12.9%, Dark 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features the classic inventory management and survival horror mechanics set within a retro-inspired, terrifying carnival environment.

Remorse: The List is a classic survival horror game where the player must figure out what is happening in the little hungarian town of Hidegpuszta, and your only clue is a list that doesn't make much sense. Exploring will be the key to unveiling its secrets and get out of there alive.

Why similar: Survival Horror 27.3%, Psychological Horror 16%, Horror 15%, Dark 13.3%, Shooter 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A survival horror game that emphasizes exploration and inventory management in a mysterious, hostile setting.

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: Zombies 24.9%, Survival Horror 24.8%, Horror 12.9%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Dark 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, atmospheric survival horror game that leans heavily into the classic tropes of limited supplies and terrifying encounters.

The Empty Eyes is a first-person psychological horror experience that immerses you in an investigation steeped in mystery. Every step inside the house brings you closer to a hidden truth, while tension mounts and fear takes root in your mind.

Why similar: Survival Horror 27.9%, Horror 18.3%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Mystery 12.8%, Dark 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused horror game that emphasizes exploration and psychological tension, fitting well within the survival horror sub-genre.

Dive into a hostile world that challenges your very existence, in this survival horror game with RPG elements. Unravel a thousand-year-old mystery, risk your sanity and face the Outer Gods with your skills. Every bullet and every decision counts now, are you up to the task?

Why similar: Survival Horror 27.3%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Dark 14.8%, Horror 14.2%, Mystery 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian survival horror game that forces players to manage resources while making difficult choices in a dark, oppressive world.

A horror game about claustrophobia. During a storm your service dog is forced down a broken sewer drain. You find the nearest sewer entrance and run in after it. Along the way you will meet others that are also stricken by abnormal or psychological fear.

Why similar: Survival Horror 38.4%, Psychological Horror 26.7%, Horror 23.6%, Shooter 11.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A claustrophobic, psychological horror experience that emphasizes the feeling of being trapped in a hostile environment with limited resources.

Cry of Fear is a psychological single-player and co-op horror game set in a deserted town filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions. You play as a young man desperately searching for answers in the cold Scandinavian night, finding his way through the city as he slowly descends into madness.

Why similar: Horror 32.5%, Survival Horror 28.7%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Zombies 13.1%, Shooter 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its gritty atmosphere and intense survival elements, this game provides a harrowing experience that fans of classic horror will appreciate.

Tank controls. Fixed cameras. Pure Terror. Set in a haunting world of twisted experiments and occult nightmares, this game brings back the survival horror mechanics you know and love while pushing the genre into terrifying new depths.

Why similar: Zombies 23.1%, Survival Horror 21.8%, 1990's 14.2%, Horror 10.9%, Psychological Horror 10%

Why You'll Like It: Combines action-adventure elements with zombie-themed survival horror, keeping the focus on staying alive in a hostile environment.

You wake up in a bunker! The Earth became a battlefield. Dangerous creatures at every turn. We give you everything you need: medicine, weapons, shelter. Your task is to find your family. And please try to survive in this post-apocalypse.

Why similar: Zombies 26.7%, Survival Horror 23.8%, Post-apocalyptic 21.8%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Shooter 8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the post-apocalyptic survival aspect, requiring players to manage resources and explore dangerous areas to stay alive.

Iron Blight is a survival horror game set in a cold, rainy Eastern Bloc town. You are trapped in a room as abominations claw at your door, with nowhere to run. You must survive the feverish night, uncover the horrors lurking in the shadows, and above all, find your wife, Valeria.

Why similar: Survival Horror 21.4%, Post-apocalyptic 17.7%, 1990's 13%, Inventory Management 11.6%, Zombies 7.2%

Inspired by old and classic survival horror games, THE MUTE HOUSE combines exploration, management, puzzles and a touch of action. As Emily investigates about her sister's vanishing, she finds herself trapped in a mysterious mansion.

Why similar: Survival Horror 24.2%, Zombies 22.9%, Horror 13.1%, 1990's 10.6%, Resource Management 7.4%

Vomitoreum is an FPS Metroidvania with a focus on atmosphere and horror, inspired by the paintings of Zdzisław Beksiński.

Why similar: Horror 45.1%, Shooter 31.9%, Dark 12.1%, Adventure 4.9%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric game that blends Metroidvania exploration with the oppressive, grotesque horror themes found in classic survival titles.

Explore your decaying mind in this story driven retro survival horror FPS. Manage scarce resources, solve puzzles, and fight your way back to the living.

Why similar: Survival Horror 35.9%, Horror 18.9%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Resource Management 10.4%, Shooter 8.4%

Return to the roots of co-op survival horror as you face monstrous hordes, scrounge for supplies and attempt to survive the nightmare. You have one life. Make it count!

Why similar: Zombies 28.2%, Survival Horror 25.6%, Dark 14%, Horror 13.3%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A survival horror game that brings the classic fixed-camera experience into a cooperative multiplayer format.

A small town is being taken over by ghouls. Solve puzzles, carefully read notes and use various weapons against horrific and evolving enemies to uncover what is behind this gruesome event. Eternal Evil is an old-school survival-horror game.

Why similar: Survival Horror 27.6%, Zombies 26.4%, Horror 14.4%, Dark 10.9%, Psychological Horror 10.6%

EBOLA VILLAGE - this is a classic survival horror game from the 90s with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Solve puzzles, follow the story carefully and use various weapons in a brutal fight for survival. Danger lurks at every turn.

Why similar: Zombies 28.1%, Survival Horror 25.9%, 1990's 18.2%, Horror 14.4%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

Inspired by the classics such as Resident Evil, Silent Hill and Alone In the Dark: Detective Stone investigates a shadow conspiracy. Explore atmospheric levels, fight monsters, and solve puzzles. Unravel a story of twists and turns. Choose classic fixed camera, or over-the-shoulder.

Why similar: Zombies 20.3%, Survival Horror 19.5%, Horror 15.1%, Mystery 13.1%, Psychological Horror 12%

Beneath is a Lovecraft-inspired survival FPS. Scarce ammo, merciless enemies and a sense of the unknown combine in a 10+ hour, story-driven single player campaign, built for both veteran gamers and those seeking a challenging old school experience.

Why similar: Zombies 20.9%, Survival Horror 20.7%, 1990's 15.6%, Psychological Horror 12%, Horror 11.2%

EBOLA 3 - 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 26.6%, Zombies 26.4%, Horror 13.8%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Shooter 6.8%

Dead Format is a survival horror game set in iconic film eras. It's 1990s Scotland, and your brother has gone missing after becoming obsessed with a mysterious new VHS format. Follow his trail through the tapes and uncover why the government wants to ban "Video Ghastlies".

Why similar: Survival Horror 34.6%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Horror 15.7%, 1990's 13.5%, Mystery 8.9%

Battle your way through the dense zombie crowds as you struggle to survive! Inspired by classic zombie movies and FPS games from the 90s, the overwhelming combat will keep you on your toes!

Why similar: Zombies 36.2%, Post-apocalyptic 18.7%, Horror 17.4%, Shooter 16.5%, Adventure 5.4%

An immersive, first-person survival shooter where you step into the boots of Special Agent Aiden Clark. Dive deep into a hazardous underground laboratory, tasked with the perilous mission of neutralizing a biological menace and securing a pathogen sample.

Why similar: Zombies 29.8%, Survival Horror 29.7%, Horror 14.4%, Shooter 10%, Dark 9.5%

Heavy Metal Death Can is an old-school survival horror game set on a Swedish Cold War–era submarine. Trapped beneath the ocean, you must fight against the terrifying Sludge which has turned your crew into Zombies. Look for survivors and uncover the truth behind the madness.

Why similar: Zombies 25.7%, Survival Horror 25.5%, Horror 12.9%, 1990's 11.6%, Dark 8.5%

When you awake, you find yourself in a mansion, where was the secret research center, is now a maze full of horrible zombies and deadly traps. You'll have to escape by overcoming your fears, collecting items, solving innovative puzzles and revealing the cruel truth.

Why similar: Survival Horror 39.6%, Zombies 23.7%, Horror 17.9%, Adventure 12.8%, Action 5.5%

Your main task is to find out who is involved in the spread and experiment on the "E" virus - Ebola, you need to stop the spread of the virus, and at the same time survive yourself! Millions of people may die.

Why similar: Survival Horror 26.9%, Zombies 26.6%, Horror 14%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Dark 9.2%

Uncover the mystery of Archdale Castle in this Indie Action Survival Horror when an explosion threatens to expose a family curse and a new epidemic

Why similar: Zombies 35.7%, Horror 20.6%, Dark 19.5%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Shooter 8.5%

Step into the shoes of Agent Kim, drawn into a chilling mystery deep in the wilderness. Find hidden clues, solve intricate puzzles, and outsmart the relentless zombies that roam the estate. Will you make it out alive, or will you too vanish without a trace?

Why similar: Survival Horror 31.7%, Horror 18.5%, Zombies 16.3%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Mystery 11.4%

In this immersive sci-fi thriller, you will experience the atmosphere of classic 3D games as you solve puzzles, follow an intriguing non-linear storyline, and engage in battles with monsters.

Why similar: Survival Horror 33.6%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Mystery 12.6%, Horror 10.9%, Shooter 10.2%

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 29.3%, Horror 17.9%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Inventory Management 12%, Action-Adventure 11.1%

Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s.

Why similar: Survival Horror 45%, Dark 14.6%, Shooter 11%, Resource Management 9.9%, Mystery 9.5%

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 35.2%, Horror 16.5%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Resource Management 9.8%

Immerse yourself in retro top-down visuals as you face the horrors of Breckenridge Hall through intense first-person combat. Scavenge, solve puzzles, and upgrade your gear. Do whatever it takes to survive—but remember: You Will Die Here Tonight.

Why similar: Zombies 25.9%, Survival Horror 16.7%, Dark 15.4%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Horror 8.9%

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: Post-apocalyptic 30.6%, Psychological Horror 19%, Horror 16.1%, Mystery 14.5%, Exploration 7.2%

Necrosis: Dawn of Dread is a full-length co-op survival horror experience inspired by the golden age of zombies. 15+ hours of missions, vehicles, puzzles, with many playable survivors await across a world consumed by the dead. No microtransactions, no shortcuts: just pure survival.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 26.9%, Horror 16.9%, 1990's 15.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Dark 11.1%

A survival horror game where every breath could be your last. Explore a sinister Antarctic complex, unravel its mysteries, and try to survive before the darkness consumes you.

Why similar: Dark 23.8%, Psychological Horror 20.6%, Horror 16.1%, Mystery 13.4%, Action-Adventure 11%

Sofie: The Echoes™ is a story-driven, third-person action-adventure where you guide Sofie, a determined mother, through combat, exploration, and puzzles in a dark world, unraveling secrets in a quest to save her family.

Why similar: Zombies 27.2%, Horror 20.6%, Psychological Horror 16%, Mystery 13.9%, Action-Adventure 13.4%

Step into the boots of Major Axel Vex in this survival horror descent into deep space. You embark on a mission to investigate a distress signal coming from Cengona Base. What starts off as a simple mission quickly turns into a terrifying, action-packed fight for survival.

Why similar: Survival Horror 23.3%, Horror 16.2%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9%

The Walking Evil takes you to the great classic of the survival horror of the 90s, where you guide the main character with a fixed system of cameras, which enhances the feeling of being in a real horror movie.

Why similar: Survival Horror 25.6%, Zombies 24.8%, Post-apocalyptic 17.6%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Horror 13.4%

The Hotel is an "old style" survival horror game!! Fight zombies and solve puzzles to try to escape!!

Why similar: Survival Horror 47.4%, Action-Adventure 19%, Zombies 16.3%, Adventure 8.3%, Horror 7.1%

Embark on a survival horror saga set in a treacherous world ruled by primal terrors. Scour for invaluable treasures, fortify your arsenal to combat evolving threats, and unravel the chilling mystery shrouding Delta squad's fate. Can you survive amidst the lurking jaws of the ancient predators?

Why similar: Survival Horror 26.2%, Horror 14.3%, Dark 13.7%, Gun Customization 11.2%, Shooter 10.5%

Explore a decadent hotel across different timelines and uncover the dark history of a fanatical cult and your role in their plans.

Why similar: Survival Horror 42.1%, Horror 16.1%, Shooter 13%, Mystery 11.8%, Exploration 7%