Games Like Fears to Fathom - Carson House

Holly Gardner, a 19 year old on an interstate drive experiences unusual happenings that leads to an unplanned stay at a motel, little did she know what was transpiring down in Norwood Valley.

Why similar: Episodic 24.2% ★, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Horror 10.4%, Crime 10%, Dialogue Heavy 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Another entry in the same series that perfectly captures the unsettling, true-story-inspired atmosphere of the seed game.

Jack Nelson, a 24-year-old fire lookout, transferred to a new outpost. As he settled into his new home, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was off, little did he know what was transpiring down in Ironbark State Park.

Why similar: Episodic 29.4% ★, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Horror 11.4%, Crime 9.3%, Thriller 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same episodic, narrative-driven gameplay focused on isolation and environmental storytelling.

Fears to Fathom is an episodic psychological horror game where each episode unveils a short story narrated by the ones who survived.

Why similar: Episodic 26.3% ★, Horror 19%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Crime 10%, Dialogue Heavy 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: The original entry that established the series' signature style of turning a simple house-sitting job into a terrifying ordeal.

Sydney Harper, a 23-year-old working at a consulting firm plans a weekend getaway to a Woodbury rental with her college friends. Little did she know what was about to unfold during their stay.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18%, Episodic 17% ★, Crime 14.2%, Horror 11%, Walking Simulator 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' tradition of blending realistic, mundane settings with psychological tension and stalker-themed horror.

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: Psychological Horror 18.6%, Horror 17.2%, Thriller 13.7%, Walking Simulator 13%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy horror game that relies on environmental storytelling and a realistic, grounded premise similar to the seed game.

A short interactive first-person horror game. Walk, look around, and talk to people to finish the short story about closing your restaurant. Complete the story with immersive sounds, and spooky tension and jumpscares to keep you focused.

Why similar: Crime 38.6%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Horror 17.5%, Exploration 11.2%, Thriller 11%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in mundane horror that shares the same unsettling, first-person, stalker-focused gameplay loop.

The Convenience Store | 夜勤事件 is a J-horror game about a college girl on a night shift.

Why similar: Horror 32%, Psychological Horror 23.6%, Walking Simulator 9.1%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Mystery 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same feeling of dread in a familiar, everyday setting while emphasizing atmospheric exploration.

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: Psychological Horror 25.4%, Horror 20.2%, Walking Simulator 16.2%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Realistic 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: An indie horror title that excels at building tension through exploration and a focus on a specific, creepy location.

Can you escape the home of a cannibal serial killer? It's only a matter of time until you're dinner!

Why similar: Horror 60.1%, Atmospheric 27.2%, First-Person 8.9%, Singleplayer 2%, Indie 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: An intense stealth-horror game that perfectly replicates the feeling of being trapped in a house with a dangerous intruder.

Take on night shifts at a remote motel, handle unsettling guests, and navigate eerie events. Experience Emma’s unnerving apartment life, feel the unease of being watched, and question what’s real as the line between reality and nightmare blurs.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.9%, Dialogue Heavy 15%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Horror 12.7%, Thriller 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A walking-simulator style horror game that emphasizes narrative and the tension of being alone at night.

Night Security | 夜間警備 is a Japanese psychological horror game about night security.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.6%, Crime 19.9%, Horror 15.6%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Mystery 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the isolation and tension of working a night shift, mirroring the vulnerable, solitary experience of Carson House.

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: Psychological Horror 23.4%, Horror 21.3%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Realistic 9.1%, Mystery 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the disorienting and claustrophobic nature of exploration in a realistic, yet eerie, environment.

Psychological horror, which is part of the games CASE: Animatronics and CASE 2: Animatronics Survival.

Why similar: Crime 20%, Psychological Horror 17%, Dialogue Heavy 14.4%, Horror 12.2%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a story-rich, atmospheric investigation style that aligns well with the crime-thriller elements of the seed game.

A local news team breaks into an abandoned house to chase a salacious ghost story... until a MANIAC chases them! ...VHS era 80's slasher. PS1 style survival horror!

Why similar: Horror 42.6%, Psychological Horror 36.3%, Realistic 10.7%, Adventure 5%, Mystery 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled slasher horror game that focuses on the terror of being hunted within a confined, residential space.

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 16.3%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Thriller 13.4%, Walking Simulator 11.3%, Atmospheric 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Centers on the primal fear of being followed, mirroring the core antagonist dynamic found in Carson House.

Hearing noises? Seeing things? Call Home Safety Hotline! Our operators are standing by, waiting to give you the answers you need to protect your home from all manner of pests and household hazards.

Why similar: Horror 39.7%, Psychological Horror 27.6%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Mystery 15.4%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a unique, mundane premise to deliver psychological horror that feels grounded and deeply unsettling.

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: Horror 15.7%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Mystery 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused horror game that relies on exploration and atmospheric tension to drive its narrative.

Alone with the dead... Embalm corpses, banish demons, save your soul.

Why similar: Horror 42.8%, Mystery 13.7%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Thriller 9.9%, Realistic 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines realistic job-based gameplay with escalating supernatural and psychological threats.

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: Psychological Horror 20.5%, Horror 15.7%, Walking Simulator 15%, Realistic 10.1%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic, walking-simulator style horror game that prioritizes psychological tension over jump scares.

Hollowbrook is a stylized horror experience told through multiple episodes. Each chapter immerses you in the life of a new character, blending personal backstories with chilling encounters that react to your decisions.

Why similar: Episodic 48.9% ★, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Horror 9.4%, Walking Simulator 8.1%, Exploration 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: An episodic, exploration-heavy horror game that captures the feeling of being trapped in a residential setting.

Christopher arrives at his grandmother's countryside home late at night for a seemingly ordinary visit. But soon after reuniting, he begins to notice something isn't right. The familiar setting warps into a place of unease, and the mystery that unravels is far more complex than anyone could expect.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.4%, Horror 15.1%, Thriller 12.7%, Mystery 8.7%, Realistic 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the exploration of a single, haunted location, mirroring the house-centric gameplay of the seed game.

If you scream, you restart. A jumpscare horror simulator where you walk through a pitch black forest and escape by reaching 8:00 AM.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.6%, Horror 18.2%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Realistic 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric horror experience that forces the player to remain quiet, heightening the tension of every movement.

Your task today: Memorize your environment and report any anomalies. Good luck with your shift! "Shift 87" is an observation horror game with subtle anomalies and unsettling occurrences.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25%, Walking Simulator 18.8%, Thriller 14.6%, Horror 11.1%, Mystery 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: An observational horror game that requires careful attention to detail in a mundane, repeating environment.

After noticing bone-chilling similarities to an episode of Fears to Fathom, Tessa and Marcus decide to share their own experience. Scratch Creek is an exclusively online co-op experience.

Why similar: Horror 21.4%, Episodic 17.1% ★, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Crime 12.9%, Walking Simulator 9.4%

As an employee of a mysterious organization your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies using your sharp eyes and good memory. Can you survive the entire night shift or will you succumb into paranoia?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 44.7%, Horror 37.6%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Indie 1.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the psychological strain of monitoring a location for subtle, terrifying changes.

The Classrooms is a procedural, liminal-space, found-footage, survival horror game. Explore The Classrooms and discover the various anomalies it contains; from malicious entities, to harmless oddities. And remember, it's different every time you play, so your found footage is uniquely yours.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 33.5%, Horror 21.1%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Exploration 11.5%, Mystery 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A liminal-space horror game that emphasizes the dread of being lost in a familiar, yet distorted, environment.

Steve Jackson, a 19-year-old guy, is looking after a friends house and encounters eerie events in a small town. Dive into the dark mystery of the events you unwittingly became a part of. Will you be able to uncover the truth?

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 25.4%, Crime 14.6%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Horror 11.6%, Walking Simulator 11.2%

A psychological horror game where you take the role of Jonah, an 18 year old trying out a new board game, The Ouija Board, with his friend Emily. Little did they know, it was far from a simple board game.

Why similar: Episodic 28.4% ★, Crime 12.4%, Psychological Horror 8.9%, Horror 7.1%, Walking Simulator 6.2%

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 44.1%, Horror 31.4%, Atmospheric 18.4%, First-Person 4.9%, Indie 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses claustrophobic design to create a sense of intense, lingering fear.

"Stories to Tell" Is a psychological horror game series developed by a 15 year old kid were each installment is based on a dream/nightmare me the developer has had. This is a game you wouldn't want to miss...

Why similar: Episodic 19.8% ★, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Crime 10.5%, Dialogue Heavy 9.9%

David Hopster, a 15-year-old high school student, has just been left home alone for the weekend while his parents head out of town. At first, everything seemed normal. He had no idea how quickly things would spiral.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.2%, Crime 19.9%, Horror 14%, Walking Simulator 11.5%, Dialogue Heavy 6.6%

A story-rich psychological horror inspired by real-life experiences. Follow Emily, 23, as she moves to Brooklyn for a fresh start, but finds herself drawn into a slow spiral of obsession and control. Featuring voice acting, this atmospheric and grounded experience is deeply unsettling.

Why similar: Crime 17.5%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Horror 12.3%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Dialogue Heavy 10.3%

A young and promising boy applies for a job at a AAA game development company. As he starts working night shifts on probation, he experiences a series of events that could lead to no good. As the story unfolds, you will be able to choose what you would do in his place.

Why similar: Episodic 32.1% ★, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Crime 11%, Horror 8.6%, Thriller 6.9%

After a sudden rent hike, you move into a suspiciously cheap house deep in the woods. The price is absurdly low and there’s work nearby-it seems like a stroke of luck. But you soon realize something is seriously wrong with the place...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.3%, Horror 19%, Dialogue Heavy 17.6%, Atmospheric 10%, Thriller 8.8%

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: Psychological Horror 16.4%, Horror 12%, Crime 11%, Walking Simulator 10.7%, Thriller 10.5%

VHS Collection: Goodnight Me is a short horror game where reality blurs with nightmares over five eerie days. Experience strange events, unsettling dreams, and unravel a chilling mystery in a remote house. Can you survive the madness, or will the nightmare consume you?

Why similar: Episodic 32.8% ★, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Horror 11.8%, Thriller 10.5%, Dialogue Heavy 10.3%

"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: Psychological Horror 17.8%, Horror 16.3%, Thriller 13.6%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Atmospheric 9.5%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.9%, Horror 20.8%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Atmospheric 12%, Realistic 8.4%

Open your eyes, get ready for school, and try to follow your usual routine. With your mother away, the responsibility of getting through the day falls on you.

Why similar: Episodic 39% ★, Crime 21.6%, Atmospheric 7.3%, Horror 7.1%, Psychological Horror 5.3%

Mysterious murders are happening in the area where Dave lives. In an attempt to draw attention to these horrific events, he decides to make a short film. As his project becomes known, frightening events begin to happen around him.

Why similar: Crime 17.9%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Horror 13.6%, Walking Simulator 9.6%, Thriller 9.5%

Fragments of Dread is an episodic psychological horror series. Each episode tells a self-contained story of dread, fear, and survival.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.5%, Horror 15.3%, Walking Simulator 15%, Thriller 12.1%, Atmospheric 9.3%

Jack Williams, a 26 year old hard-working man, is finally taking a day off after a long week at work. He decides to spend his day off at his quiet cottage for a weekend of relaxation. Little did he know what would happen during his stay there.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.8%, Crime 19%, Horror 14.6%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Dialogue Heavy 7%

Welcome to your new summer job. Arthur Brooks, a 22 year old, starts a night job at Moon Gas Station. As he settles in, he experiences strange events that unsettle him. The urban legends about the gas station seem to come to life. Dealing with customers at night is deeply unsettling.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.1%, Crime 15.9%, Horror 14.3%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Atmospheric 8.9%

You play as a traveler stranded on a cold, stormy night after your car runs out of gas. With no signal and nowhere else to go, you follow your dying GPS to a small roadside motel— but what seems like a safe place quickly turns into something far more sinister.

Why similar: Crime 17.2%, Psychological Horror 13%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Horror 10%, Walking Simulator 9.7%

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 24.6%, Horror 16.4%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Thriller 10.5%, Atmospheric 9.6%

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: Psychological Horror 23.6%, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Thriller 11.4%, Mystery 8.6%, Atmospheric 8.5%

This is a short, first-person psychological horror game with VHS effects. Be careful, you are facing a terrifying being.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.1%, Horror 21.9%, Walking Simulator 19.7%, Thriller 8.3%, Adventure 7.1%

A new life begins in a low-cost apartment. Strange occurrences at night and the suspicious behavior of neighbors gradually push the protagonist to the edge.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.7%, Psychological Horror 22.6%, Horror 21.9%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Casual 7.7%

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: Psychological Horror 26.6%, Horror 21.9%, Thriller 18.1%, Walking Simulator 11.5%, Atmospheric 11%

The Wellmonts Case is a first-person psychological horror game set in 1993, Northern Maine. As a private detective, you explore the abandoned Wellmont farm, search for clues, photograph unsettling evidence, and uncover the truth behind a family's unexplained disappearance.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.6%, Horror 15.1%, Walking Simulator 14%, Thriller 13.5%, Atmospheric 8%

In Newspaper Day, you take on the role of a newspaper delivery person in a seemingly quiet neighborhood. Every morning, you carry out your job, delivering the day's news to your neighbors' doors. However, you soon realize that things are not what they seem.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.3%, Crime 13.7%, Horror 13.5%, Walking Simulator 11.5%, Thriller 8.1%

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: Psychological Horror 21.3%, Horror 15.3%, Walking Simulator 15%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Mystery 8.5%

In a remote provincial town, teenagers mysteriously disappear every 25 years. You're a high school student about to turn 18... But what if you become the next victim?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.7%, Horror 16.1%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Realistic 10.5%, Atmospheric 10.1%

Autumn, 1992. Anton, a 14-year-old boy, moves with his parents to a small town and is left alone in his grandmother's apartment. Meanwhile, children are disappearing across the town — the police are powerless, and no one knows who's behind it…

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20%, Horror 18.1%, Walking Simulator 16.8%, Thriller 16.1%, Exploration 7.8%

Early 90s. You stayed in a quiet hotel for just one night and the next morning you’ve found out that the old world was destroyed. Alien dreams, secrets of your past and other guests that are turning into monsters. This hotel will not let you to check out.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.7%, Dialogue Heavy 17.6%, Horror 15.2%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Realistic 7.6%

The year is 1998. Step into the shoes of a real estate agent, tasked with photographing a seemingly ordinary house for an upcoming sale. Explore the environment, use your camera to take pictur-- wait, what’s that in the last photo?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.3%, Walking Simulator 18.2%, Horror 15.7%, Mystery 11.5%, Atmospheric 9.8%

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: Psychological Horror 23.1%, Horror 16.1%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Atmospheric 11%, Mystery 10.2%

You work late at the office not long after the death of a colleague. Throughout the night, all sorts of phenomenon begin to terrorize you, slowly uncovering the death of a fellow colleague. Who killed Joseph Anadam and why must you go through this trial to find out?

Why similar: Crime 23.2%, Psychological Horror 18%, Horror 14.8%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Thriller 9.5%

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: Psychological Horror 23.6%, Horror 19.5%, Thriller 14.1%, Mystery 10.8%, Realistic 7.4%