Games Like Ethel

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: Mystery 17.2%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Horror 12%, Exploration 9.9%, Puzzle 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in investigative exploration that rewards players for piecing together a dark mystery without hand-holding.

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: Walking Simulator 23.1%, Mystery 19.6%, Horror 11.6%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Exploration 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar focus on atmospheric exploration and uncovering a haunting narrative through environmental clues.

The era-defining first-person psychological horror in all its terrifying glory. All of the game’s chapters collected into one convenient package that allows you to plumb the depths of madness in pursuit of artistic revelation.

Why similar: Horror 13.8%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Mystery 10.7%, Walking Simulator 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential psychological horror walking simulator that uses shifting environments to tell a tragic, story-rich tale.

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: Walking Simulator 25.5%, Multiple Endings 20.2%, Horror 14.1%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Exploration 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the same blend of first-person exploration and mystery-solving with multiple branching outcomes.

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: Walking Simulator 24.5%, Story Rich 17.4%, Mystery 14.6%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Exploration 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: An unparalleled narrative exploration game that captures the same sense of uncovering hidden family secrets through interactive storytelling.

Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.1%, Mystery 13.3%, Horror 12.4%, Exploration 10%, Puzzle 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent escape-room style mystery that emphasizes puzzle-solving within a detailed, atmospheric setting.

Visage is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore a mysterious ever-changing house in a slow-paced, atmospheric world that combines both uncannily comforting and horrifyingly realistic environments, and enjoy a genuinely terrifying experience.

Why similar: Horror 38%, Psychological Horror 21.9%, Walking Simulator 9.8%, First-Person 7.2%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deeply unsettling psychological horror experience that relies on exploration and environmental storytelling to build tension.

Luto is a psychological horror experience where you take on the role of someone unable to leave their home. Every attempt to escape will lead you deeper into the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and everything will test your senses.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.7%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Mystery 11%, Psychological 9%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, story-rich psychological horror game that explores themes of grief and mystery in a confined space.

God's Basement is a first-person, narrative-driven, single player horror game. Uncover the secrets of an afterlife shrouded in mystery, as an entity known as "The Operator" leads you deeper into the fringes of a seemingly eternal purgatory.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.6%, Horror 14.3%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Mystery 10.2%, Psychological 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror walking simulator that effectively uses environmental storytelling to build a sense of dread.

Set in 1944 Italy, Martha Is Dead is an award-winning dark psychological thriller where the lines between truth, superstition, and tragedy blur. Explore a haunting countryside, uncover disturbing memories, and peel back layers of mystery. Every choice shapes the nightmare…are you ready to face it?

Why similar: Horror 16.3%, Psychological 14.3%, Mystery 14%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Story Rich 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric psychological thriller that mirrors the story-rich, mystery-focused nature of the seed game.

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: Walking Simulator 13.8%, Horror 13.2%, Hidden Object 12.1%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Mystery 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a realistic, found-footage style of horror that relies heavily on atmosphere and mystery.

Silent Nights - A short horror game with realistic graphics, touching storyline and scary moments.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.7%, Horror 13.2%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Psychological 8.3%, Mystery 7%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror walking simulator that focuses on building an immersive, unsettling atmosphere.

You woke up in some basement and don't remember who you are or how you ended up here... But what you do know is that you need to get out of here...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.6%, Horror 15.3%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Mystery 11.1%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic, psychological horror experience that focuses on atmosphere and the player's perception of reality.

Stories Untold is a compilation tape of four experimental adventures, including a remaster of the original hit episode “The House Abandon”.

Why similar: Horror 32.5%, Psychological Horror 22.1%, Atmospheric 18.2%, Story Rich 10.1%, Puzzle 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique narrative experience that uses experimental mechanics to deliver a series of interconnected, chilling mysteries.

MADiSON is a first person psychological horror game that delivers an immersive and terrifying experience. With the help of an instant camera, connect the human world with the beyond, take pictures and develop them by yourself. Solve puzzles, explore your surroundings and most importantly, survive.

Why similar: Horror 29.8%, Psychological Horror 20%, Puzzle 12.2%, First-Person 9.6%, Atmospheric 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense puzzle-solving and horror mechanics that require careful observation of the environment to progress.

A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.5%, Horror 22.2%, Multiple Endings 15.7%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Story Rich 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a dark, atmospheric setting with deep investigative gameplay and psychological horror elements.

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: Horror 27.5%, Psychological Horror 22.2%, Psychological 16.3%, Atmospheric 15%, First-Person 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A claustrophobic psychological horror game that prioritizes exploration and a surreal, unsettling atmosphere.

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 35%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Puzzle 13.5%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Story Rich 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich horror game that blends historical mystery with supernatural elements in a unique, atmospheric way.

In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked.

Why similar: Horror 13.7%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Historical 8.8%, Psychological Horror 8.5%, Psychological 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, impactful indie horror game that excels at building tension through exploration and mystery.

Concluse is an atmospheric horror game which features puzzles, outstanding cutscenes, and something a little twisted..

Why similar: Horror 28.4%, Mystery 17.9%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Simulation 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric horror experience that focuses on exploration and uncovering a strange, hidden world.

It Happened At Night is a short horror game where the player must complete basic objectives to advance the story and immerse themselves through the eyes of the protagonist.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.5%, Horror 13.8%, Mystery 12.9%, Exploration 8.9%, Atmospheric 8%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused horror game that emphasizes exploration and atmospheric storytelling.

You are alone in a deserted station. Or are you? Take pictures of strange anomalies around the station and you might find a way out.

Why similar: Hidden Object 14.1%, Multiple Endings 12.8%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Horror 11.6%, Mystery 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features multiple endings and a heavy emphasis on interactive fiction and mystery-solving.

Silent Still is a first-person psychological horror game that delves into the terrifying experience of sleep paralysis and nightmares. You will feel the true horror that sleep paralysis can bring and the overwhelming fear it instills in a person.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.7%, Horror 15.5%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Simulation 9.3%, Psychological 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich simulation horror game that prioritizes a slow-burn, atmospheric narrative experience.

A first-person horror adventure game that will take you on a journey through an ancient castle and that lies beneath. Dangers and forgotten horrors await in the dark...

Why similar: Horror 16.8%, Walking Simulator 16.2%, Mystery 12.4%, Historical 10.1%, Exploration 9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that focuses on exploration and survival within a mysterious, atmospheric world.

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: Walking Simulator 44.2%, Horror 29%, First-Person 13.5%, Adventure 7.9%, Atmospheric 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, narrative-driven horror game set in a mysterious, isolated environment that rewards exploration.

MIRROR MIRROR is a first-person psychological horror game. You repeatedly find yourself in a house where you find presence of unknown entities. Go through unreal experiences in the house and uncover the secrets of your fractured mind. Experience the tension and fear in the repeating space.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.3%, Horror 11.6%, Mystery 9.8%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Multiple Endings 9.5%

Step into a liminal, cosmic horror experience set in an abandoned amusement park. Uncover the haunting narrative behind its twisted rides and empty tunnels to discover what lurks within a reality that shouldn't exist…

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.2%, Horror 14.5%, Mystery 11.2%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Atmospheric 6.9%

A storm washed you upon the shore of a mysterious island with a horrific past. A terrifying first-person atmospheric horror game.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.9%, Horror 14.4%, Mystery 11.7%, Exploration 9.5%, Psychological Horror 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy horror game that captures a similar sense of uncovering secrets in an isolated location.

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: Horror 18.2%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Walking Simulator 12.8%, First-Person 9.9%, Exploration 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that centers on uncovering a mystery through environmental interaction and exploration.

Mists of Aiden is a first-person story driven horror game. You play as a thief trapped in an eerie mansion. Each choice can open a new mystery of the house and lead to a unique walkthrough and ending. Uncover final secret of the house. Uncover your own secrets.

Why similar: Horror 27.4%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Mystery 11.6%, First-Person 6.6%

Experience Will's complicated story, find a way out of the nightmare of liminal spaces by solving challenging puzzles and avoiding dangerous entities — all this awaits you in "Shifting To The Backrooms".

Why similar: Horror 15.1%, Walking Simulator 14.9%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Puzzle 9.8%, Story Rich 8.9%

A bad incident is like a tangled knot, It sits there, waiting for someone or something to untie it, but until then… scars may be left behind … are you ready for a First person Psychological Horror game based on a true story?!

Why similar: Hidden Object 12.5%, Horror 11%, Mystery 10.1%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Psychological Horror 8.3%

Subliminal is a psychological horror game inspired by the urban legend of The Backrooms. Bleeding edge lighting and rendering, handcrafted open-ended levels, light and perspective-based puzzles, nostalgic spaces, unfamiliar faces, and a rotting feeling that something is not quite right.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 14%, Mystery 13.7%, Horror 12.7%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Exploration 8.1%

You hear quiet whispers from deep inside the house, but no one sees. You begin to feel that you are not alone in this house. Curse of Elmwood is an atmospheric horror where you find yourself trapped in a gloomy 18th century mansion, steeped in mystery and horror.

Why similar: Hidden Object 16.1%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Horror 9%, Exploration 8.8%, Puzzle 8.4%

Experience the liminal world of the backrooms through a VHS camera, immersing into a mysterious story and wandering the dream-like structures... Might there be something following you?

Why similar: Horror 19.8%, Walking Simulator 15.3%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Mystery 11.2%, Exploration 9.9%

What Happened to Lily? Is a real-time first-person horror game. Discover the secrets and spooky truths behind the mysterious event at Miller Farm.

Why similar: Hidden Object 15.5%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Horror 10.5%, Mystery 9%, Exploration 8.7%

Family curse is a mystical horror from the first person with a frightening atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the intricate history of the Crouse family and find out the terrible secret of the people who died in the cursed house.

Why similar: Horror 20.4%, Psychological Horror 15%, Puzzle 13.7%, Exploration 13.1%, First-Person 9.6%

Implements of Hell is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the mysteries, unlock the secrets, and change the outcome in a slow-paced atmospheric, and extremely horrifying experience.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17%, Horror 12.1%, Mystery 11.1%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Psychological 8.9%

A psychological first-person horror game where you enter a memory-erasing protocol and relive a trauma. Uncover dark secrets, and experience fear through immersive atmosphere.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.5%, Horror 17.7%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Atmospheric 9%, Realistic 8%

This is a first-person Chinese horror game, players will go to a murder building, uncover the truth of the murder, find the missing people..

Why similar: Horror 18.5%, Mystery 14.6%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Psychological Horror 11%, Puzzle 8.5%

A psychological first-person horror about a house that hides a disturbing truth beneath its walls. Explore, uncover fragments of the past, and decide whether to confront what lies below… or leave it buried forever.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.7%, Horror 11.8%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Mystery 10%, Psychological Horror 9.4%

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: Hidden Object 21.4%, Horror 19.4%, Psychological Horror 14%, Puzzle 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.3%

I'M STILL HERE - is a realistic horror game with an interesting plot and horrific screamers.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.7%, Horror 14.1%, Psychological 11%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Atmospheric 7.8%

it's always monday - is a first person exploration game

Why similar: Adventure 71.4%, Simulation 6.1%, Walking Simulator 5.6%, Mystery 3.8%, Psychological Horror 3.5%

Abandoned Souls is a horror game, shown through a GoPro lens. You play as a vlogger who specializes in urban exploration.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.3%, Horror 13.6%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Mystery 9.5%, Multiple Endings 8.7%

Fork Road is a first-person immersive atmospheric game with new gameplay , Be prepared to face fears you've never faced before

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.1%, Horror 22.6%, Psychological 11%, Puzzle 10.1%, First-Person 9.2%

Dire Echo is a psychological horror walking simulator that immerses players in the eerie and oppressive atmosphere of abandoned deep space.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.4%, Hidden Object 15.6%, Exploration 8.4%, Simulation 7.2%, Horror 6.2%

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: Horror 19.7%, Mystery 16.7%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Hidden Object 9%, Walking Simulator 8.1%

Liminal Shift is a unique atmospheric suspense game developed using the latest Unreal Engine 5 technologies such as Lumen and Nanite. With every step you take, Liminal Shift pushes you deeper into an eerie, unsettling experience like no other.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.7%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Horror 10.8%, Psychological 8.4%, First-Person 8%

Step into an uncanny building trapped in endless loops. Use the elevator, uncover unsettling anomalies, and evade the Entity lurking behind you. Liminal Exit is an immersive game inspired by liminal spaces and Exit 8. Explore 3 liminal space floors and track anomalies to escape, but watch your back!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.8%, Multiple Endings 11.8%, Horror 11.3%, Puzzle 9.7%, Psychological Horror 8.5%

Explore and experience this horror story, as you embark on an ghostly adventure unlike anything you have played before. Come face-to-face with terror itself as you look for your missing sister.

Why similar: Horror 25.8%, Simulation 20.2%, Walking Simulator 19%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Puzzle 10.9%

Try to escape with your life in a first-person survival horror adventure. Play through the eyes of four distinct characters as you evade and confront terrifying ghosts, unravel mind-bending puzzles, and unearth a sinister conspiracy…

Why similar: Mystery 16.1%, Multiple Endings 14.4%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Story Rich 8.2%

A psychological horror game where you enter the Greenhouse at your own risk to uncover the truth behind the friendly façade. Change the environment and weather to progress, hoping to get out. Switch off the entities to enjoy eerie serenity.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.5%, Horror 15.8%, Mystery 13.4%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Exploration 10.2%

You wake up in a strange place, not knowing who you are, where you are, or how you got here. Trapped in an environment that twists to break your sanity, your only way out is to delve into the unknown and face the horrors of a past your mind is trying to hide.

Why similar: Horror 18.4%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Walking Simulator 11.8%, Exploration 11.1%, First-Person 8.9%

A first-person atmospheric horror-puzzle game that focuses on the narrative to tie together the gruesome world with creative puzzles. Explore the mind of a twisted serial killer who wants nothing else than to show his work of art as well as tell his story to the world.

Why similar: Horror 20.5%, Puzzle 13.6%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Mystery 12.4%, Psychological Horror 10%

There are 6 depths to descend; the further you go, the more terror you will experience. Uncover mysteries, solve puzzles, and immerse yourself in a dark storyline that Inside Depth 6 has to offer. Journey through all 6 depths to uncover the secrets buried within.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 17.2%, Horror 16.9%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Walking Simulator 9.1%, Puzzle 9.1%

Dive into Madhouse Madness: Streamer's Fate, where your stream turns into a wild, eerie adventure. Uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and expect the unexpected in a haunted asylum where nothing is as it seems. Will you brave the madness and reveal the truth?

Why similar: Mystery 13.6%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Horror 13.2%, Hidden Object 12.1%, Puzzle 8%

"Don't Look Behind" is a first-person psychological horror game , You will experience surprises you have never experienced before.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.3%, Horror 13.4%, Exploration 12.5%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Linear 8.9%

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: Horror 23.9%, Multiple Endings 18.3%, Story Rich 15.5%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Walking Simulator 9%

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: Walking Simulator 14.5%, Horror 13.6%, Mystery 13.2%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Exploration 9.5%