Games Like Father's Day

Explore the truly frightening subway cars and find out what fears the main character will have to face.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.9%, Cinematic 13.4%, 3D Platformer 12.7%, Thriller 11.1%, Psychological Horror 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: As the primary game in the series, it shares the exact same developer, atmosphere, and psychological narrative style.

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: Thriller 17%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Cinematic 10.7%, Psychological 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the indie, walking-simulator approach to horror, focusing on a singular, claustrophobic location and building dread through environmental storytelling.

"September 7th" is a short horror game released for Christmas. The plot of the game is simple to the point of banality, and the gameplay is not delayed.The game also contains some Easter eggs and mentions. The game takes place in 2009.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.8%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, 3D Platformer 12.8%, Cinematic 8.8%, Psychological 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title from the same developer captures the same brand of short-form, high-tension psychological horror and first-person exploration.

A few months have passed since the death of my son, Simon. Ever since that tragic day, I find myself falling into the darkest emotions I could ever imagine. I am haunted everyday with what I have done; But sometimes, I am haunted by more than just my emotions...

Why similar: Thriller 21.3%, Walking Simulator 20.3%, Psychological Horror 19.9%, Realistic 11.1%, Dark 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a short, intense, and story-rich psychological horror experience that aligns perfectly with the pacing of Father's Day.

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: Psychological Horror 36%, Horror 13.5%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Dark 10.5%, First-Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is a quintessential psychological horror experience that excels at creating a suffocating atmosphere through domestic exploration.

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: Psychological Horror 36.8%, Dark 15.4%, Horror 11.7%, First-Person 11.1%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly intense, first-person psychological horror experience that relies on puzzle-solving and environmental narrative.

You play as the son of a restorer, a museum worker who died tragically. While searching for the memorabilia, the door suddenly closes and strange things begin to happen. The hero is waiting for immersion in the world of art and the paranormal.

Why similar: Thriller 30.7%, Psychological Horror 22.7%, Walking Simulator 16.3%, Realistic 9.7%, Horror 7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the indie psychological horror DNA, focusing on environmental storytelling within a confined, eerie setting.

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 17.3%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Thriller 14.2%, Cinematic 13.7%, Psychological 9%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that emphasizes the feeling of being trapped in a space, much like the domestic settings in Father's Day.

Wander through an interactive nightmare set within the confines of a once-happy household. Piece together the mystery behind a harrowing series of events while struggling to survive encounters with an entity that relentlessly stands in the way of finding absolution.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.4%, Walking Simulator 22.3%, Realistic 9.3%, Dark 8.8%, Horror 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the horrors of a broken home, using a similar first-person perspective to explore themes of loss and haunting memories.

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: Thriller 19.8%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Cinematic 15.8%, Psychological 13.8%, Dark 7%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully weaves deep psychological trauma and grief into a dark, narrative-heavy first-person experience.

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.7%, Thriller 15.6%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Cinematic 12.8%, Psychological 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title delivers a focused, atmospheric psychological horror experience that relies on walking-simulator mechanics to build tension.

An orphan returns to the house of the deceased fortune-teller to uncover the secret of his family's death. He must accept his legacy and become a prognostic before supernatural madness engulfs people of his town.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.6%, Realistic 13%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, First-Person 9.3%, Exploration 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends first-person exploration with a dark, narrative-driven mystery that feels right at home for fans of psychological thrillers.

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: Psychological Horror 26.9%, Walking Simulator 18.8%, Dark 10.7%, First-Person 10.3%, Exploration 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic of the genre, it focuses on the descent into madness through a walking-simulator perspective that mirrors the themes of Father's Day.

The Beast Inside is a unique, gripping twist on thriller and survival horror. Immerse in the story of long-buried secrets, personal tragedies, and madness. Play as two protagonists bounded by dark heritage. Combat the enemies, solve riddles and experience real terror in the 3D-scanned environment.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.7%, Walking Simulator 20.2%, Horror 16.5%, First-Person 12.3%, Realistic 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a gripping thriller narrative with first-person exploration and psychological elements that feel very similar to the seed game.

This is a first-person indie horror game. In 9 Childs Street you will find the terrifying atmosphere of a recently abandoned house, and its captive inhabitants, through the eyes of a curious little boy in a red cap.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.7%, Psychological Horror 20.4%, Dark 10.3%, First-Person 7.8%, Horror 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the indie, first-person horror aesthetic with a strong focus on atmospheric exploration and unsettling discoveries.

The main character is an experienced journalist who always strives to uncover the truth. He manages to gain access to the house, which is guarded by the police.

Why similar: Thriller 19.1%, Walking Simulator 16.1%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Cinematic 13%, 3D Platformer 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy thriller that uses cinematic storytelling to explore psychological themes in a first-person format.

"Please, Forgive Me" - is a psychological horror game that tells the creepy story of an overconfident realtor named Pavel. He needs to check the old apartment and rent it to a certain woman. This night will turn into a real nightmare for him.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.6%, Cinematic 16.5%, Dark 11.8%, 3D Platformer 11.2%, Walking Simulator 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the dark, supernatural, and psychological aspects of horror, mirroring the emotional weight found in the seed game.

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

Why similar: Thriller 16.7%, Walking Simulator 16.5%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Psychological 10.5%, Cinematic 10%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the psychological aspect of horror, using a first-person perspective to explore themes of isolation and dread.

Matthew Nate, a middle-aged man plagued with mental health problems whose home has become a site of unexplainable paranormal activity and a malevolent female entity is pursuing him to his death.

Why similar: Thriller 19.5%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, 3D Platformer 11%, Dark 7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a tight, psychological thriller that focuses on mystery and dark themes, making it a great companion to the seed game.

You have to play as the historian-journalist Michael, plunge into the atmosphere of darkness of an abandoned hospital, where you will need to unravel the secrets of the past and try to get out in order to tell the whole world about those terrible events.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.7%, 3D Platformer 16.4%, Cinematic 15.4%, Simulation 9.4%, Psychological Horror 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a walking-simulator that focuses on exploration and psychological themes, fitting the core mechanics of the seed game.

Turning onto an old road, the main character gets into an accident due to thick fog. Now he's trying to find someone who can help him. Forced to enter an old house, the main character finds himself trapped, from which it is not so easy to get out.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17%, Cinematic 13.1%, 3D Platformer 12.7%, Simulation 7.4%, Psychological Horror 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the indie, exploration-heavy, and walking-simulator DNA that defines the Father's Day experience.

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 20.8%, Psychological Horror 17%, Thriller 14.3%, Realistic 9.1%, Dark 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title uses atmospheric, first-person exploration to delve into psychological horror, mirroring the seed game's pacing.

Thin Threads is a first-person psychological horror game about a family's desperate struggle to survive poverty. Step into the shoes of each family member, witnessing their story unfold from different perspectives, immersing you in a truly haunting and disturbing experience.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.1%, Cinematic 15.1%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Thriller 10.8%, Psychological 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a realistic and cinematic approach to psychological horror that aligns with the grounded tone of Father's Day.

It’s an indie horror game where John, a forensic photographer, after an unexpected and exhausting shift, is forced to spend the night away from home. What seemed like a temporary rest soon begins to turn unsettling.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.6%, Walking Simulator 15.6%, Thriller 14.1%, Simulation 6.6%, Exploration 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a focused exploration-based horror experience that emphasizes psychological tension over traditional combat.

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 22.2%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Thriller 15.3%, Realistic 9.1%, Dark 7%

Why You'll Like It: This walking-simulator horror game prioritizes atmosphere and realistic environments to deliver its psychological scares.

“Pieces of Me” is not a classic horror game with jump scares, but a psychological thriller-drama in the walking simulator genre. It is a spin-off of “September 7th”

Why similar: Thriller 17.8%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, 3D Platformer 9.9%, Cinematic 8%

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: Psychological Horror 35.7%, Psychological 20.2%, First-Person 10.3%, Horror 9.5%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a claustrophobic, psychological horror experience that uses exploration to reveal a dark and personal narrative.

“SHE WAS 98” - you play as a grandson who returns to his elderly grandmother's home to care for her.....

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.3%, Psychological Horror 19.2%, Thriller 11.3%, Realistic 7.7%, Dark 7.5%

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 30.4%, Thriller 19.5%, Horror 12.6%, Dark 10%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: While 2D, it is a masterclass in psychological horror and narrative-driven storytelling that explores themes of grief and trauma.

Callus is a short psychological horror (~30 minutes) in the walking simulator genre, featuring jump scares and themes of cruelty and overprotection. It was released as a transitional project between larger releases, with an intentionally simple story and concise gameplay.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.1%, Cinematic 17.7%, Thriller 10.4%, Realistic 8.6%, Dark 7.5%

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: Psychological Horror 33.6%, Walking Simulator 26.1%, Horror 9.3%, Atmospheric 9%, First-Person 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person psychological horror game explores themes of identity and loss in a dark, atmospheric setting.

Christmas Nightmare is an atmospheric horror game about New Year's Eve.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.5%, Cinematic 17.6%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Simulation 9.8%, Realistic 8.3%

"The Stalked 2" is a standalone horror sequel to "The Stalked", where you play as Rachel, an avid hiker. What begins as a relaxing hike to a cabin turns into a nightmare filled with eerie interactions and unsettling events. Will you survive?

Why similar: Thriller 22.9%, Walking Simulator 15.6%, Psychological Horror 15%, Dark 8.4%, Psychological 5.6%

The Dark Gift is a horror game about Christmas and New Year.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.8%, Thriller 16.4%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Cinematic 14%, Realistic 7.8%

A man named Mark, who struggles to make ends meet, receives a letter informing him that his aunt has passed away. Despite their troubled past, Mark decides to investigate what happened, hoping to uncover the truth and perhaps find a chance for a better life.

Why similar: Thriller 16.2%, Walking Simulator 15.7%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Cinematic 8.6%, Psychological 7.1%

Can't revert is a first-person psychological horror game. You repeatedly find yourself in a house where your wife and son are dead. Discover hidden clues in the house and uncover the secrets of their deaths. Experience the constant tension and fear in the repetitive space.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24%, Psychological Horror 20.6%, Indie 12.3%, Realistic 12.2%, Dark 11.2%

A first person horror game. Fred is stuck in a dead-end job, haunted by hallucinations. A voice on the radio speaks of a green light. It promises peace and freedom. A tale of self-discovery where Fred is willing to find freedom, even at the cost of his life.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.9%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Thriller 14.2%, Cinematic 12%, Psychological 9.8%

RESTORER is a classic walking simulator set in an old, atmospheric mansion. Something roams the halls… It wants to share its secret—with the price being your sanity.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.9%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Thriller 15.3%, Realistic 9%, Dark 6.5%

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: Thriller 21.8%, Walking Simulator 15.3%, Psychological Horror 11%, Psychological 9.3%, Dark 8%

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 20.8%, Thriller 19.8%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Realistic 8.6%, Dark 7.7%

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 21.7%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Psychological 11.4%, Dark 9.5%, First-Person 6.7%

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 21.1%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Psychological 9.8%, Simulation 9.5%, Thriller 9%

Realizing that Mark will have to return to his family home, he begins to gradually sort through the family archives. Mark will have to read his parents' old letters, go down into the deepest parts of the house to unravel the secrets that have been hidden from him all these years.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.9%, Thriller 18.6%, Psychological Horror 16%, Psychological 14.1%, Simulation 8.7%

Returning to parents' house for Christmas and a regular holiday dinner turns into a bloody hell filled with horror and death.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.5%, Cinematic 14.3%, 3D Platformer 10.4%, Dark 10.2%, Simulation 9.5%

The Holiday Story is an indie horror game about Christmas and New Year, set in the 80s.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.1%, Thriller 14.3%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Cinematic 13.5%, Realistic 6.7%

DEAD FEED is a psychological ghost-hunting horror game where you control two friends investigating a haunted house. One explores the darkness while the other monitors the feeds, as something unseen and paranormal slowly turns their investigation into a quiet, creeping nightmare.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23%, Simulation 13.7%, Thriller 9.2%, Realistic 8.7%, Psychological Horror 8.3%

MOTHER is a first-person psychological horror game about protecting your children while descending deeper & deeper into madness. Defend them at all costs. Be careful, because their death is permanent!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.5%, Thriller 24.4%, Dark 12.2%, Psychological 11.9%, First-Person 10%

Gift Collector [ギフトコレクター] - this is a New Year's horror game from the first person, in the Japanese style and genre of walking simulator. Collect gifts and make the kids happy on New Year's Eve. But don't forget that Midnight is a time of miracles!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.6%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Thriller 15.8%, Exploration 6.8%, Dark 5.6%

The inheritance following his mother’s death turns into a series of mysterious events for Sam. Neighbors are complaining about strange noises and unexplained phenomena in the empty apartment. Intrigued, he decides to investigate what’s going on there himself.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.2%, Cinematic 14.4%, Thriller 12.6%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Psychological 8.5%

Welcome to a world where you are lost between consciousness and dreams. As you wander the dark corridors of an old hotel, face the games your mind plays on you. Your memories linger like a shadow following you. But there's nowhere to escape... Are you ready to confront your darkest fears?

Why similar: Thriller 25.7%, Psychological Horror 21.8%, Walking Simulator 16.5%, Exploration 7.4%, Realistic 6.9%

He doesn’t just hunt to kill. Manivore is not just a murderer, he is an artist. For him, death is not an outcome but a process. Can you uncover the truth within this twisted game, or will you be the next prey?

Why similar: Thriller 23.8%, Psychological Horror 23%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Realistic 10.7%, Dark 7.1%

House of Lost Souls is a story-driven horror game about Jack, who returns to his old family home in search of answers. Explore distorted memories, uncover dark secrets, and learn the truth about the tragedy that changed his life forever.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Thriller 14.2%, Dark 9.2%, Simulation 8.7%

In Rise of Insanity, as a doctor of psychology you will explore the darkest recesses of the human mind. Overcome your fear to find the truth behind the tragedy that has befallen your family.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.8%, Psychological Horror 23.7%, Simulation 12.2%, Dark 8.9%, Horror 7.7%

You've been trapped in a looping Finnish summer cottage. Use your observation and memory to find anomalies and make the right choice to escape the Finnish Cottage 8.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.5%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Thriller 13.2%, First-Person 6.7%, Realistic 6.3%

The Descent, a horror walking sim in Rockwell Mine, immerses players in miners' harsh life and unsettling mine encounters. Play as an investigator uncovering a hometown mystery.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.1%, Simulation 17.6%, Thriller 17%, Realistic 11.1%, First-Person 8.7%

Sector 404 is a first-person anomaly horror game set in a crumbling Soviet housing block. After taking your medicine, your world begins to fracture. Climb from floor to floor, uncovering distorted anomalies and your own unraveling mind. Miss too much, and reality resets. Will you ever make it home?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.5%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Thriller 13.5%, Psychological 8.9%, Realistic 7.1%

Omitted is a first-person psychological horror game. Experience being left alone in an old hospital, discover its secrets and try to survive.

Why similar: Thriller 19.8%, Psychological Horror 16%, Psychological 12.4%, Cinematic 8.9%, Walking Simulator 7.2%

A psychological home-invasion horror set in the bleak year of 1992, focusing on tension, atmosphere, and an immersive soundtrack. The story involves elements of a cult, rituals meant to reach the dead, and the haunting presence of those who should have remained in the past.

Why similar: Thriller 18.8%, Walking Simulator 16.2%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Psychological 10.1%, Realistic 8.2%

Christmas Story is a horror game filled with Christmas warmth and coziness, where every festive light hides darkness, and the sense of comfort fades with every step you take.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.4%, Thriller 17.5%, Psychological Horror 14%, Cinematic 12.4%, Psychological 9.7%