- #1 Discolored
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 694 reviews2019
Dev: Jason Godbey
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Locals whisper of a roadside diner that’s lost its color. You are sent to investigate.
Why similar: Point & Click 20.4%, Horror 15.6%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Mystery 13.5%, Puzzle 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle-adventure that shares the compact, atmospheric investigation style of the seed game.
- #2 SIGNALIS
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 32,665 reviews2022
Dev: rose-enginePub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 32.6%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, Mystery 12.6%, Dark 12.1%, Puzzle 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A masterful blend of survival-horror, complex puzzles, and a deep, cryptic mystery that mirrors the intensity of Exiled.
- #3 Rusty Lake Hotel
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,215 reviews2016
Dev: Rusty Lake
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Are you ready to serve the guests in the Rusty Lake Hotel? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game. Rusty Lake Hotel is a point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.
Why similar: Point & Click 27%, Puzzle 17.2%, Horror 15.4%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Mystery 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game features the same surreal, point-and-click puzzle-solving and dark, unsettling atmosphere found in Exiled.
- #4 Whitehaven
95% matchMixed62% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: Somnambulist Games
Windows
Uncover the mysteries of Whitehaven Orphanage in this first-person psychological horror game. Explore the place, collect clues and put the pieces together to find out what happened years ago as you delve deep into your mind.
Why similar: Survival Horror 22.8%, Horror 15.9%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Dark 13.3%, Thriller 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person psychological horror game that relies on investigation and puzzle-solving to uncover a family's dark past.
- #5 Fran Bow
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 22,182 reviews2015
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Point & Click 22.3%, Psychological Horror 22.2%, Horror 15.4%, Puzzle 11.7%, Dark 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological point-and-click adventure that focuses on uncovering a disturbing mystery through exploration and puzzle-solving.
- #6 Children of Silentown
93% matchVery Positive87% of 1,521 reviews2023
Dev: Elf GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Children of Silentown is a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a girl growing up in a village deep in a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon here, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.
Why similar: Point & Click 16.5%, Horror 12.6%, Mystery 12.2%, Dark 11%, Puzzle 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich point-and-click adventure that uses puzzles to explore a dark, mysterious, and atmospheric world.
- #7 The Room
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 31,189 reviews2014
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
Why similar: Puzzle 30.5%, Point & Click 24.4%, Mystery 21.9%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Horror 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: An essential puzzle-focused mystery game that emphasizes tactile interaction and uncovering secrets within confined spaces.
- #8 The Corruption Within
91% matchVery Positive94% of 166 reviews2021
Dev: Cosmic Void
Windows
The Corruption Within is a psychological thriller first-person point & click adventure game set in the Victorian era, with an emphasis on strong narrative, intriguing characters and puzzle-solving.
Why similar: Point & Click 23.7%, Mystery 16.7%, Horror 10.6%, Thriller 10.3%, Puzzle 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy point-and-click mystery that emphasizes exploration and uncovering secrets in a dark, unsettling environment.
- #9 JANITOR BLEEDS
91% matchVery Positive87% of 270 reviews2022
Dev: KorpusPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Enter the abandoned arcade after your car has crashed, and the shelter you were looking for is trying to eat you alive in this dark mystery-horror adventure. Solve mysteries, keep JANITOR satisfied, and always be aware of what's behind your back.
Why similar: Horror 14.5%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Mystery 13.1%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Puzzle 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that uses puzzle-solving and exploration to build a unique, surreal atmosphere.
- #10 Detention
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,710 reviews2017
Dev: RedCandleGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 24.6%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Point & Click 12.6%, Dark 9.3%, Puzzle 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A chilling point-and-click horror game that uses atmospheric storytelling and puzzle elements to explore psychological trauma.
- #11 Our Secret Below
90% matchVery Positive87% of 121 reviews2020
Dev: DarkStone Digital
Windows
Abducted with only four hours to live… Learn about your captor, use your knowledge to escape, end the cycle.
Why similar: Mystery 18.2%, Horror 16.5%, Puzzle 14.4%, Thriller 13.5%, Dark 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging puzzle-horror game that requires players to navigate a surreal and mysterious environment.
- #12 The Stalked
88% matchVery Positive92% of 396 reviews2024
Dev: Korvinrular
Windows
Escaped from Liam's obsession, Kate seeks refuge in her grandpa's mansion. Strange occurrences raise questions about Liam's presence or another figure. Unraveling mysterious letters, Kate embarks on a journey, seeking peace.
Why similar: Horror 19.9%, Mystery 15.8%, Dark 15.3%, Thriller 11.6%, Psychological Horror 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric horror game that emphasizes mystery and the feeling of being hunted in a dark environment.
- #13 The Cat Lady
89% matchVery Positive94% of 6,142 reviews2013
Dev: Harvester GamesPub: Screen 7
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...
Why similar: Horror 21.3%, Point & Click 19%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Dark 11.7%, Story Rich 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological horror adventure that prioritizes story-rich investigation and mature themes.
- #14 Little Nightmares
87% matchVery Positive95% of 115,868 reviews2017
Dev: Tarsier StudiosPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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: Horror 27.6%, Dark 16.4%, Puzzle 11.5%, Survival Horror 11.5%, Psychological Horror 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of survival-horror, puzzle-solving, and a dark, mysterious world that requires careful navigation.
- #15 Layers of Fear
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,635 reviews2023
Dev: Anshar StudiosPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 16.9%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Mystery 12.5%, Dark 11.7%, Multiple Endings 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses environmental puzzles and shifting perspectives to tell a dark, personal story.
- #16 Amnesia: The Bunker
85% matchVery Positive93% of 11,778 reviews2023
Dev: Frictional Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person horror game set in a WW1 bunker. A relentless, AI-driven monster stalks you. Survival depends on finding tools, crafting items, and keeping the lights on.
Why similar: Survival Horror 34.3%, Horror 22%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Atmospheric 9%, Story Rich 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on survival-horror mechanics and environmental puzzles within a confined, terrifying space.
- #17 >observer_
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,906 reviews2017
Dev: Bloober Team SAPub: Bloober Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The original first‑person cyberpunk horror detective tale 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: Horror 29.9%, Psychological Horror 28.2%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Dark 10.6%, Story Rich 10%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, mystery-driven horror game that tasks players with investigating crime scenes through puzzle-solving and psychological exploration.
- #18 Psych
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 346 reviews2022
Dev: MediaTale
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Experience the story of Alexander Green and find out what happened on the day of the accident in this First Person horror Adventure. Follow the development of Alex, solve puzzles around the event and try not to fall into madness as you search for answers.
Why similar: Horror 18%, Survival Horror 17.3%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Dark 12.5%, Thriller 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses atmospheric adventure elements to build tension and mystery.
- #19 Mystery of the Malign
82% matchVery Positive94% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
Windows
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Mystery 35.4%, Puzzle 22.5%, Story Rich 15.9%, Atmospheric 13%, 3D 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused puzzle game that encourages exploration and uncovering dark, story-rich secrets.
- #20 Kathy Rain
84% matchVery Positive92% of 3,954 reviews2016
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Point & Click 97.8%, Mystery 0.8%, Psychological Horror 0.3%, Adventure 0.3%, Puzzle 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: A compelling point-and-click mystery that focuses on detective work and uncovering dark secrets in a small-town setting.
- #21 Partum Artifex
81% matchVery Positive97% of 156 reviews2023
Dev: DalaKoala Games
Windows
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 13.4%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Mystery 11.8%, Atmospheric 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: An adventure game that blends atmospheric horror with narrative-driven puzzle-solving.
- #22 Penumbra Overture
82% matchVery Positive91% of 4,100 reviews2009
Dev: Frictional Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Penumbra: Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore.
Why similar: Horror 30.6%, Survival Horror 21.8%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Dark 9.3%, Puzzle 6%
Why You'll Like It: A pioneer in physics-based puzzle-solving within a survival-horror framework, perfect for fans of Exiled's mechanics.
- #23 Dark Fall: The Journal
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 298 reviews2013
Dev: Darkling RoomPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 35%
This Myst-style horror-adventure game will bring fear into your heart. From the very beginning you are exposed to an overwhelming but invisible ghost presence – strange calls, footsteps, voices from nowhere. In order to help your brother and survive you will need to solve the mystery of this abandoned, haunted place. And remember!
Why similar: Point & Click 37.8%, Horror 25.2%, Mystery 14.3%, Adventure 7.6%, Puzzle 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click horror mystery that relies heavily on solving ancient puzzles to progress.
- #24 Tatari: The Arrival
81% matchMixed66% of 307 reviews2023
Dev: Hidden Tower StudiosPub: TheGamesFortress
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Take the role of a detective from Tokyo who tries to solve the mysterious case of the disappearance of a young camper. You will try to follow the trail of evidence to guide you through an enigmatic and paranormal case connected with a Japanese urban legend. Can you help until the end?
Why similar: Point & Click 20.7%, Horror 15.8%, Mystery 12.5%, Dark 12.1%, Puzzle 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click horror game that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a dark, mysterious setting.
- #25 Echoes of Dread
79% matchVery Positive86% of 77 reviews2024
Dev: Reaper GSPub: Kazakov Studios
Windows
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: Survival Horror 22.4%, Horror 18.7%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Dark 9.4%, Puzzle 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person psychological horror game that uses hidden-object and puzzle mechanics to drive its supernatural narrative.
- #26 Call of Cthulhu®
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,561 reviews2018
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.
Why similar: Horror 23.2%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Mystery 13.5%, Story Rich 8.8%, Atmospheric 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: An investigative horror game that emphasizes detective work, mystery, and psychological tension.
- #27 ZERO PROTOCOL
78% matchVery Positive84% of 597 reviews2024
Dev: R_Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 21.1%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Mystery 10.6%, Multiple Endings 9.5%, Horror 8.1%
- #28 Outlying Islands
77% matchVery Positive96% of 92 reviews2025
Dev: 九指画尸Pub: 2P Games
Windows
A story about discovering anomalies, finding strange energy sources, and the intertwining of peculiar spaces. Get ready to uncover hidden stories, delve into a horrifying narrative and unveil the most fundamental truth!
Why similar: Point & Click 19.2%, Horror 17.5%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Mystery 13.9%, Thriller 11.8%
- #29 Insight
78% matchVery Positive86% of 115 reviews2021
Dev: maou
Windows
Guess the rules, divide shapes, solve puzzles. 49 variants with consistent rulessets.
Why similar: Puzzle 61%, Stylized 31.5%, Singleplayer 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich thriller that focuses on detective work and Lovecraftian horror elements.
- #30 Scarred
77% matchMixed58% of 123 reviews2025
Dev: KOEX studioPub: iterco
Windows
Scarred is a first-person atmospheric horror puzzle game where you must uncover the truth about one of your schoolmates before it’s too late. Traverse a world of nightmares inspired by nostalgic Singaporean architecture as you fight to survive.
Why similar: Survival Horror 18.4%, Horror 13.6%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Dark 12.4%, Multiple Endings 8%
- #31 The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication
74% matchVery Positive94% of 3,064 reviews2024
Dev: SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENTPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Survival Horror 17.7%, Mystery 15.7%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Thriller 8.4%
- #32 The Inheritance of Crimson Manor
76% matchVery Positive88% of 904 reviews2022
Dev: MediaCity Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Mystery 20.1%, Horror 19.7%, Puzzle 15.4%, Story Rich 9.5%, Multiple Endings 8.2%
- #33 Abnormal1999:Sector 49
75% matchVery Positive96% of 140 reviews2024
Dev: QZQ Studio
Windows
Abnormal1999: Sector 49 is a challenging mystery puzzle game. You play as Sam, searching for your daughter in the abandoned Sector 49. Collect 10 consciousnesses to open the portal and escape.
Why similar: Puzzle 23.3%, Horror 19.3%, Mystery 17.2%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Adventure 11%
- #34 Hidden Shelter
79% matchMixed56% of 61 reviews2021
Dev: White Vortex Games
Windows
Death lurks in every corner of this journey filled with tension and despair. The brave may not be the smartest here and those who know the time to retreat are more likely to make it out alive in the end ... Find your lost friend in a house that holds unimaginable secrets.
Why similar: Survival Horror 21.3%, Horror 14.6%, Psychological Horror 13%, Mystery 12%, Cinematic 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich survival-horror game that focuses on cinematic presentation and psychological tension.
- #35 Uh Oh!
75% matchVery Positive85% of 95 reviews2025
Dev: Wumbo Workshop LLC
Windows · Mac
Play through three VHS tapes, uncovering the mystery of a decrepit facility, eluding tormented beasts, and discovering the truth of the chosen one.
Why similar: Survival Horror 21.5%, Horror 15.3%, Dark 10.4%, Mystery 9.4%, Puzzle 8.6%
- #36 Insight
76% matchVery Positive87% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: GravelRoadPub: PaperPixel Games
Windows
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 19.1%, Dark 16.1%, Psychological Horror 15%, Thriller 13.3%, Multiple Endings 10.5%
- #37 Thekku Island
74% matchVery Positive87% of 136 reviews2026
Dev: Ales Devs Games
Windows
A chilling psychological horror set in 1980s Kerala. After weeks of silence, you arrive on a remote island to search for your missing wife. Explore an abandoned house, uncover local folklore, survive haunting encounters, and unravel the island’s buried secrets.
Why similar: Horror 18.1%, Survival Horror 17.1%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Mystery 12.6%, 3D 9.4%
- #38 Escape from Mutation Station
73% matchVery Positive97% of 100 reviews2025
Dev: Jay Marksman
Windows
A short, unconventional escape room experience. You are the candidate. You must find a way out of this room. Things are not as they seem.
Why similar: Mystery 22.2%, Point & Click 20%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Dark 16.8%, Puzzle 14.5%
- #39 Crossroad OS
72% matchVery Positive99% of 300 reviews2023
Dev: GuyPub: Martin Games
Windows · Linux
Explore the mysterious operating system Crossʀoad OS. Adventure through its decaying programs, solve puzzles, collect items and meet strange creatures.
Why similar: Mystery 17.7%, Point & Click 15.7%, Horror 15.5%, Dark 11.4%, Stylized 10.2%
- #40 Upstairs
71% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2026
Dev: Karellen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short classic point-and-click adventure with a verb-based interface and dialogue choices, where you explore a strange building, meet unsettling characters, and slowly uncover a dark, ancient secret.
Why similar: Point & Click 22.3%, Horror 15.4%, Mystery 12.6%, Puzzle 11.8%, Dark 11.1%
- #41 Follow the meaning
70% matchVery Positive94% of 998 reviews2024
Dev: HiKing Mind StudioPub: Second Maze
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…
Why similar: Point & Click 24.5%, Mystery 15.9%, Puzzle 14.1%, Multiple Endings 12.5%, Horror 7.9%
- #42 SIMULACRA
72% matchVery Positive90% of 4,633 reviews2017
Dev: Kaigan Games OÜ
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
An interactive horror experience of exploring a missing woman’s phone.
Why similar: Point & Click 15.3%, Horror 13.6%, Psychological Horror 11%, Choices Matter 9.3%, Multiple Endings 9.2%
- #43 Unusual Tales: Deep Below
69% matchVery Positive97% of 78 reviews2026
Dev: Jall
Windows
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: Horror 23.5%, Psychological Horror 20.6%, Survival Horror 19.8%, Mystery 7.5%, Adventure 5.5%
- #44 The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
69% matchVery Positive92% of 3,087 reviews2022
Dev: Cloak and Dagger GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...
Why similar: Point & Click 24.7%, Horror 16.8%, Dark 11.8%, Mystery 10.7%, Puzzle 10.5%
- #45 Chasing Static
71% matchVery Positive87% of 504 reviews2021
Dev: Headware Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A psychological horror short story. Explore the untouched wilderness of rural Wales as you uncover the forgotten remains of a mysterious facility and find the truth behind the missing villagers of Hearth.
Why similar: Survival Horror 16.6%, Horror 14.5%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Dark 12%, Mystery 11.3%
- #46 The Empty Eyes
69% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: 99 Grados Games
Windows
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 22.1%, Horror 17.1%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Mystery 13.8%, Dark 9.3%
- #47 Joy Land
70% matchMixed67% of 58 reviews2024
Dev: MK Creations
Windows
Lewis, an intelligent detective, finds himself on a mission to uncover the truth behind the many disappearances including his sister's. With the help of Joy, Lewis is going to explore what lies behind these walls. only to realize that there's much more to discover than he initially thought.
Why similar: Horror 20.8%, Survival Horror 18.3%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Mystery 14.7%, Puzzle 11.8%
- #48 Hidden: On the trail of the Ancients
73% matchMixed65% of 85 reviews2015
Dev: Lost Spell
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Immersed into dark and unexplored ancient woods in a search of the almost forgotten "Legend of the Ancients". But not everything goes as planned as the place keeps a never revealed horrifying secret. Hidden is a first person horror point n' click adventure game, with focus on story, puzzles and exploration.
Why similar: Point & Click 32.5%, Horror 26.5%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Dark 13.3%, Adventure 9.5%
- #49 THRESHOLD
67% matchVery Positive85% of 1,261 reviews2024
Dev: Julien EveilléPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
In a lonely station atop a mountain, a train rumbles its precious cargo to places unknown. Now is your shift. Keep the pace. Uncover a mystery. Fight for your last breath. The air is thin up here.
Why similar: Horror 13.3%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Dark 11.4%, Survival Horror 11%, Mystery 9.2%
- #50 The Room Two
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,377 reviews2016
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Unique events transport you to the halls of a long-forgotten crypt. The only means of escape lies locked within a stone pedestal, along with a note from your mysterious ally. His words promise assistance, but only serve to entice you into a compelling world of mystery and exploration.
Why similar: Puzzle 24.4%, Point & Click 21.2%, Mystery 20.3%, Horror 12.5%, Atmospheric 6.5%
- #51 Left in the Dark: No One on Board
71% matchVery Positive84% of 782 reviews2014
Dev: Moonrise InteractivePub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Discover what connects a lost ship’s disappearance with Devil’s Island and a local family’s unsolved murder.
Why similar: Point & Click 28.7%, Mystery 24.7%, Puzzle 15.9%, Horror 12.9%, Adventure 7.9%
- #52 Care
67% matchVery Positive96% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: The Pocket Dimension
Windows
Care is an atmospheric first person horror game with puzzle elements, where your choices have consequences. Be observant with your surroundings and unravel the horrific secrets that hide within these walls.
Why similar: Horror 19%, Mystery 17.3%, Dark 15.2%, Puzzle 12.5%, Choices Matter 12.3%
- #53 Incoming Evil
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 59 reviews2019
Dev: CodelessMan
Windows
A first-person horror game Incoming Evil, you will explore an unsolved event about 3 missing people. Nobody knows what happened to them, the police could not solve the case. You are an experienced detective; the case handed over to you.
Why similar: Horror 24%, Psychological Horror 21.4%, Dark 16.4%, Puzzle 13.4%, Atmospheric 6.9%
- #54 Horror Tale 1: Kidnapper
68% matchVery Positive83% of 71 reviews2023
Dev: Euphoria Games
Windows
Uncover the mystery behind a terrifying kidnapper in this story-driven horror adventure. Solve puzzles, explore eerie locations, and help Tom and his friends survive in 1990s America. Horror Tale is a creepy escape game full of twists and suspense.
Why similar: Survival Horror 22%, Horror 14.3%, Dark 10.7%, Mystery 10.6%, Psychological Horror 10.5%
- #55 Dead Format
65% matchVery Positive83% of 163 reviews2025
Dev: KatanalevyPub: Oro Interactive
Windows
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 31%, Horror 16.6%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Mystery 10.6%, Dark 6.3%
- #56 DARKLIGHT
67% matchPositive86% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: polytely games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Are you ready to investigate a mysterious occurrence at a remote lighthouse? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game.
Why similar: Point & Click 31.1%, Puzzle 19.9%, Horror 19.6%, Mystery 14.6%, Adventure 7%
- #57 Project Liminal Redux
68% matchMixed63% of 109 reviews2023
Dev: AquaHeaven StudiosPub: Piece Of Voxel
Windows
Project Liminal Redux is a first-person horror made in realistic 3D graphics. The gameplay consists of collecting notes, solving riddles and escaping from various entities. The main goal is to survive and escape.
Why similar: Survival Horror 28.7%, Horror 19%, Mystery 17.8%, Puzzle 9.6%, Stylized 8.2%
- #58 Darkness Under My Bed
67% matchVery Positive91% of 95 reviews2021
Dev: Desert Fox
Windows
Wander through intricate maze under the bed, and discover the secrets hidden in the long, dark tunnels. Document the existence of monsters. Retrieve the stolen treasures and memories.
Why similar: Horror 18.7%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Mystery 15.2%, Point & Click 14.9%, Dark 13.2%