Games Like Enigma of Fear

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: Investigation 22.9%, Detective 20.6%, Supernatural 14.1%, Mystery 13.7%, Open World 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a pure, rewarding detective experience that focuses on environmental storytelling and piecing together a complex mystery.

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 24.4%, Supernatural 17.8%, Mystery 16.7%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D survival-horror game that mirrors the pixel-art style and intense investigation focus found in Enigma of Fear.

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 35.9%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Mystery 18.2%, Psychological Horror 17.7%, Puzzle 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title masterfully blends classic survival-horror mechanics with a haunting, pixel-art aesthetic and deep, cryptic mystery.

CLeM is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with a dark twist. Wake up in a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative rooted in alchemy. A voice awakens you. It gives you purpose. To guide you, you find a notebook with mysterious entries and a house to explore.

Why similar: Investigation 15.4%, Supernatural 14.4%, Detective 13.6%, Mystery 12.7%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy mystery game that requires careful investigation and exploration of a dark, atmospheric environment.

Claire is alone, lost, and hunted. The world has quickly becomes shrouded in darkness with unseen threats stalking Claire from the shadows. Aided by her dog and armed only with a flashlight, Claire must conquer her fear and find her comatose mother. However, there are others lost in the darkness seeking salvation.

Why similar: Survival Horror 35.1%, Female Protagonist 28.5%, Pixel Graphics 19.3%, Psychological Horror 9.1%, 2D 8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D psychological-horror game that captures the same sense of vulnerability and exploration as the seed game.

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: Psychological Horror 27.9%, Puzzle 18.1%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Story Rich 15.5%, Survival Horror 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric 2D horror game is deeply rooted in supernatural mystery and cultural folklore, much like the investigative journey in the seed game.

In this original and adult psychological survival horror, the masked protagonist must escape from a city ravaged by disease, by any means necessary.

Why similar: Survival Horror 55.2%, Pixel Graphics 23.8%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, 2D 7%, Exploration 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 2D survival-horror game that emphasizes psychological tension and resource management in a dark, supernatural setting.

Join Brian Pasternack on his first working day at Sintracorp. Uncertain, unprepared, and massively unqualified, will Pasternack have what it takes to shine in Sintracorp’s hierarchy? It all depends on how he performs on his first assignment… and whether he survives it.

Why similar: Survival Horror 20.9%, Puzzle 14.9%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Multiple Endings 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique pixel-art horror game that combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and a strange, unsettling narrative.

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 29.4%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Puzzle 11.7%, Story Rich 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural-themed adventure that prioritizes puzzle-solving and atmospheric tension over combat.

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 34.9%, Puzzle 19.8%, Story Rich 17.9%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Hand-drawn 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist navigating a surreal and supernatural world through point-and-click puzzle mechanics.

Get lost in a lucid dream, bending the lines between reality and fiction. Utilize the strange camera to navigate through the ghosts' mysterious residence. Find the purpose of your nocturnal visit in a vivid and dreamlike setting.

Why similar: Mystery 23.6%, Psychological Horror 22.9%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Story Rich 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D psychological-horror game that uses a distinct art style to create a surreal and unsettling mystery.

Rose must escape the Cursed Mansion - a demonic space that preys and feeds on fear and despair. In this horror RPG you'll solve puzzles and learn the mansion’s history. Mystery, malignant spirits, and misery everywhere. Cursed Mansion brings an eerie atmosphere which leaves one with goosebumps.

Why similar: Supernatural 22.8%, Mystery 15%, Multiple Endings 11.2%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Psychological Horror 10%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric horror game that relies on multiple endings and choices to drive its mystery-filled narrative.

You control a combat robot. Your task is to go through the maze, destroy all the enemy robots and get to the finish line. The passages to the other rooms of the maze are littered with stones. You need to use bombs to free the passages.

Why similar: Puzzle 64.5%, Exploration 35.5%

Why You'll Like It: This pixel-art adventure focuses heavily on supernatural mystery and atmospheric dread in a Victorian-era setting.

Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.

Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Mystery 18.9%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Supernatural 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective mystery that features a strong female lead investigating dark secrets in a small town.

Immersed in her nightmares, in a chaotic reality, confused and all alone. The only safe place is her room, but not forever... She wanders through an empty city and strange places while fleeing from creatures lurking in the darkness to find out what's going on. You are in the skin of Ana Lúcia.

Why similar: Investigation 23.4%, Survival Horror 19.8%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Psychological Horror 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological-horror game that utilizes pixel-art to convey a sense of dread and survival in a hostile environment.

Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.

Why similar: Supernatural 28.1%, Mystery 21%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Story Rich 11.9%, Puzzle 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure featuring a female protagonist who uses supernatural abilities to uncover the secrets of a haunted estate.

Inspired by Allison Road. SUPERNORMAL is a psychological horror game set in a seemingly ordinary apartment harboring dark secrets. Play as Detective Wyatt, tasked with unravelling the disappearance of Masato Sakamoto's daughter. Search for clues and unravel the sinister truth.

Why similar: Supernatural 19.6%, Detective 18.3%, Investigation 16.5%, Survival Horror 14.2%, Mystery 11%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused horror game that tasks the player with finding clues in a haunted environment.

Open the doors between your everyday reality and a dark unholy world to unveil the mystery of the disappearance of your child. Explore both worlds to find clues, solve puzzles, decide whether you infiltrate or fight brutal enemies and stand up to an aberrant establishment.

Why similar: Mystery 28.5%, Female Protagonist 25.9%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Puzzle 16.8%, Exploration 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person atmospheric horror game that features a female protagonist solving puzzles in a dark, supernatural world.

Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!

Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Supernatural 19%, Mystery 18.1%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused visual novel that tasks the player with investigating supernatural urban legends.

Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 41.1%, Open World 23.3%, Story Rich 21.5%, 2D 14.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D character-driven adventure that blends exploration with a dark, psychological narrative.

Pass through the threshold and enter a world born of memories. Defend yourself with a camera while solving death’s mysteries in a reverent evolution of 90’s survival horror, integrating both fixed cameras and over the shoulder perspectives.

Why similar: Survival Horror 23.3%, Mystery 16%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Multiple Endings 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror game that leans into retro aesthetics and exploration-based gameplay.

DISTRAINT is a 2D psychological horror adventure game for PC. In order to secure a partnership in a famous company, Price seizes the property of an elderly woman. In that very moment, he finds out the price of his humanity.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.1%, Pixel Graphics 22.9%, Story Rich 12.3%, 2D 9.9%, Mystery 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D psychological-horror game that delivers a compact, story-driven experience focused on guilt and supernatural elements.

Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

Why similar: Supernatural 25.9%, Mystery 19.4%, Psychological Horror 17%, Story Rich 12%, Hand-drawn 11%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, 2D narrative-driven mystery that explores supernatural themes through a unique and unsettling art style.

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 29.7%, Isometric 17.5%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Story Rich 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror game that emphasizes story-rich exploration and atmospheric tension.

Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.

Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Investigation 20.6%, Mystery 14.8%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Hand-drawn 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click mystery game that focuses on puzzle-solving and uncovering secrets in a small town.

A group of friends unknowingly perform an occult ritual that traps them in an otherworldly elementary school. Here, the vengeful spirits of young children threaten their lives and their sanity, and the only hope of survival is to uncover the chilling details behind the murders of those trapped before them...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28%, Survival Horror 22.3%, Multiple Endings 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Story Rich 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 2D supernatural horror game that focuses on survival and uncovering the dark history of a cursed location.

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

Why similar: Dogs 55.8% ★, Investigation 14.7%, Mystery 8.4%, Puzzle 6.6%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure game that combines puzzle-solving with a story-rich narrative and a canine companion.

Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

Why similar: Survival Horror 25.4%, Puzzle 24.8%, Psychological Horror 20.8%, Story Rich 15.6%, Female Protagonist 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-platformer that excels at building tension and horror through its environment and creature design.

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.

Why similar: Supernatural 36.4%, Mystery 19%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Story Rich 13.5%, Multiple Endings 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural mystery game that relies on dialogue and exploration to unravel a deep, haunting narrative.

In The Good Dog: Chasing Shadows, play as a dog defending your family from paranormal creatures. Explore the world and solve environmental puzzles to save your loved ones and uncover the mystery.

Why similar: Dogs 39.9% ★, Supernatural 15%, Survival Horror 10.3%, Mystery 8.9%, Investigation 6.8%

What dreams are made of is the stuff of nightmares in this new point-and-click adventure. Delve deep into realms both fantastical and terrifying, and use the power of lucid dreaming to solve puzzles, explore, and contend with eerie adversaries in your search for the brother you thought had died.

Why similar: Supernatural 24.6%, Female Protagonist 11%, Mystery 10.5%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

HOME is a feel-good walking simulator experience in which you create your own poem and music. Embark on a poetic and musical heartwarming journey about what home means to you.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 56.8%, Exploration 43.2%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist pixel-art horror game where player choices significantly impact the mystery and the ending.

Disembodied souls linger in this old estate. To each one, utter their name.

Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Investigation 20.1%, Supernatural 18%, Mystery 13.3%, Female Protagonist 8.3%

A classic platform with a twist: A dynamic soundtrack and funny lyrics that sings the player's actions and responds to what is happening during the adventure.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 39.4%, Story Rich 38.8%, 2D 21.8%

Castle of Secrets is a dark psychological adventure with horror elements. Uncover the mystery behind your family's murder as you journey through the world of the dead, meet strange beings, solve puzzles, and make choices that shape the story.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.3%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Hand-drawn 16.7%, Puzzle 15.9%, Exploration 13.6%

Schizo Dark is a survival horror game where you play as a detective investigating disappearances, encountering nightmares, monsters, and terrible secrets.

Why similar: Investigation 22%, Combat 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Mystery 10.9%, Psychological Horror 9.6%

In 1947, hard-boiled private eye Ben O'Hara is searching for a missing girl in an abandoned hotel. Investigate room by room, piece together clues, and give the living dead lead poisoning in this noir horror. Can you push through your fear and discover what became of her?

Why similar: Detective 22.4%, Survival Horror 19%, Supernatural 17.1%, Investigation 14.9%, Psychological Horror 8.6%

You are a journalist in search of your breakthrough story. A promising lead takes you to the abandoned island of Mythargia where you have to discover its buried history connecting two different dimensions.

Why similar: Investigation 34.4%, Supernatural 16.5%, Mystery 14.1%, Puzzle 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

In this game, you play as Alice, an girl trapped in a twisted, ever-changing world. Survive a frozen orphanage filled with lurking horrors, eerie classical music, and unsolved mysteries. Scavenge, evade monsters, and uncover the truth. But can you face the brutal reality—or remain trapped forever?

Why similar: Survival Horror 23.3%, Supernatural 18.6%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

Rotten Flesh is a cosmic horror survival game where you have just lost your dog named Roy and you have to find him by shouting for "ROY" on your microphone. Venture deep into the sewers where your dog was lost - however, something else can also hear your screams in the tunnels.

Why similar: Dogs 71.8% ★, Survival Horror 11.4%, Psychological Horror 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%, Puzzle 3.6%

You, a normal working Joe, decide to try to solve the mystery of the missing girl... Will you make it out alive? A horror game filled with mystery!

Why similar: Survival Horror 27.9%, Psychological Horror 26.1%, Investigation 24.7%, Mystery 13.8%, Female Protagonist 7.4%

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 26.1%, Mystery 17.2%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Multiple Endings 12.4%, Puzzle 9.2%

Grand Chase is a free side-scrolling online action RPG with anime inspired graphics. Enjoy exciting adventures in dungeons and PvP with unique characters.

Why similar: Story Rich 100%

HorrorVale: A grand Spooktacular adventure about a girl, her dog, and her long journey to save him in a strange and horrifying Underworld.

Echoes Of Dread is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the mansion, solve puzzles, and uncover the secrets hidden within. Prepare for unexpected encounters with terrifying entities.

Why similar: Supernatural 33.6%, Survival Horror 20.5%, Detective 18%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Puzzle 8.2%

A spy-chicken tries to save the world from doom in this runner/shooter game that has a little bit of everything with a touch of chicken and anime girls on top. Run for your life in 6 different worlds and shoot your way through tons of enemies until you become a legend.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 65.9%, 2D 34.1%

A first-person, story-driven psychological horror game based on the cinematic lore of the Blair Witch. Explore the haunted grounds of the Black Hills Forest in a harrowing investigation that forces you to confront the evil that resides deep in the woods.

Why similar: Dogs 71.3% ★, Investigation 9.6%, Psychological Horror 9.1%, Survival Horror 7%, Story Rich 3%

Halt is a pixelated top-down horror where players explore a nightmare world while investigating mysterious disappearances. Limited visibility and intense atmosphere make every moment of the game thrilling.

Why similar: Detective 62.6%, Pixel Graphics 20.5%, Story Rich 16.9%

Subversive Memories is a story driven survival horror set in Brazil during the last military dictatorship. Explore the backrooms of an oppressive regime, escape ominous presences and scavenge every corner of this land in search of your ██████.

Why similar: Survival Horror 26.4%, Mystery 19%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

A wandering soul mistakenly enters a world of strange tales and odd rules. Beware! This place is fraught with danger. To complete reincarnation, you must toe the line. Any soul that dares to go against the system will face correction. Will you comply—or defy?

Why similar: Mystery 21.8%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Puzzle 12.5%, Multiple Endings 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11%

You play as a student named Lisa, who has just moved in with her university friend. But instead of a carefree student life, Lisa faces events full of despair and fear when she is left alone in her apartment number 8...

Why similar: Supernatural 19.7%, Investigation 16.7%, Mystery 14.8%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Psychological Horror 12.5%

A psychological horror game with a chapter-based plot, thriller and unusual elements! You are a novice paranormal detective, exploring secrets and finding ways to escape in an infinite loop of scenes. Many unusual things happen during this process, as if some strange force wants to devour you...

Why similar: Multiple Endings 39.3%, Psychological Horror 36.1%, Exploration 24.6%

Charlotte is missing. Decode an ancient language, investigate a mystery, and stay away from ancient monsters in this compact puzzle thriller.

Why similar: Survival Horror 30.5%, Mystery 22.8%, Psychological Horror 13%, Puzzle 12.8%, Multiple Endings 12.6%

An Adventure game with environmental puzzles. Veloria awakens from a nightmare in an abandoned orphanage. As childhood fears resurface, she must piece together fragmented memories and uncover a dark past. Explore, solve puzzles, and survive this twisted place to reach her true ending.

Why similar: Mystery 24%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Puzzle 13%, Multiple Endings 11.9%

Mosaic of the Strange is a picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring ENORMOUS interlocking puzzles. Help Special Agents Cullen and Brady investigate a bizarre murder, while discovering 144 real-world paranormal case files.

Why similar: Time Travel 17.1% ★, Supernatural 16.6%, Mystery 16.2%, Open World 12.8%, Puzzle 10.9%

Let one of the most thrilling adventures of your life begin!

Why similar: Detective 30.1%, Mystery 26.2%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Puzzle 14.3%, Story Rich 5.8%

Survive a macabre world conjured up by the tortured memories of Angelica.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 46.7%, Mystery 23.5%, Puzzle 10.9%, Story Rich 10.2%, Exploration 8.7%

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Jane wakes up in a crypt as a ghost. You are investigating the death of her family together. Seeking and researching evidences. Building an accusation based on them. You have a laboratory to research evidences. Play and get the feeling of being a true Victorian detective.

Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Investigation 19.4%, Mystery 12.7%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

Step into the shoes of Detective Clay Kriest in "Baisu," a chilling tale of family, art, and the haunting unknown. As you arrive at the secluded residence of Maple Street 22, responding to an eerie call for help, you'll find yourself immersed in a quest shrouded in darkness.

Why similar: Dogs 48.1% ★, Detective 17.4%, Mystery 9.2%, Psychological Horror 8.9%, Multiple Endings 6.6%