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 21.8% ★, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Narration 10.3%, Crime 9.1%, Horror 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is another entry in the same episodic series that shares the signature 'true story' narrative style and atmospheric tension.

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 29.9% ★, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Horror 11%, Crime 9.5%, Thriller 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It maintains the series' focus on isolated, job-based horror and realistic, unsettling dialogue.

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 26.4% ★, Horror 18.8%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Crime 10.2%, Conversation 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This entry captures the same vulnerability of being trapped in a house while something is stalking you from the outside.

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 17.7%, Episodic 17.2% ★, Crime 14.6%, Horror 10.6%, Walking Simulator 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the series' tradition of blending mundane exploration with sudden, high-stakes psychological 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%, Thriller 13.9%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This indie title shares the same focus on atmospheric, first-person exploration within a confined, eerie location.

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 38.8%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Horror 17.3%, Exploration 11.3%, Thriller 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: As a staple of job-based horror, it perfectly mirrors the feeling of being alone in a public space while a stalker watches you.

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

Why similar: Horror 32.4%, Psychological Horror 23.6%, Walking Simulator 9%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Mystery 6%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully uses the 'shift-work' mechanic to build slow-burn dread in a familiar, isolated setting.

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.5%, Crime 20%, Horror 15.5%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Mystery 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same feeling of performing routine tasks while being observed by an unseen, malevolent force.

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: Narration 19.8%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Thriller 9.6%, Mystery 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is a psychological horror game that emphasizes exploration and the feeling of being trapped in a domestic space.

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 25.6%, Horror 20.2%, Walking Simulator 16.3%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Realistic 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric indie horror title focuses on the mystery behind a specific house, mirroring the narrative-driven exploration of the seed game.

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

Why similar: Horror 60.3%, Atmospheric 28.2%, First-Person 9.4%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a tense, stalker-focused experience that emphasizes stealth and survival within a home invasion scenario.

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 36.6%, Realistic 10.8%, Adventure 5.1%, Mystery 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This slasher-inspired horror game provides a similar sense of dread and vulnerability when exploring a dark, 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 16.2%, Thriller 13.6%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Walking Simulator 11.3%, Atmospheric 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game directly addresses the fear of being followed, which is a core theme in the seed game's narrative.

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 49.2% ★, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Horror 9.4%, Walking Simulator 8.1%, Exploration 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It uses an episodic structure to deliver short, punchy horror stories centered around residential exploration.

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

Why similar: Crime 20.2%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Conversation 13.9%, Horror 12.2%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven horror game focuses on investigation and story-rich elements similar to the seed game.

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 19.9%, Conversation 15%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Horror 13.3%, Thriller 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines the shift-work mechanic with first-person horror to create a familiar and tense gameplay loop.

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: Narration 17.4%, Crime 15%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Horror 11.3%, Thriller 8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a strong atmospheric experience that relies on exploration and subtle environmental storytelling.

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: Narration 19.5%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Horror 12.1%, Thriller 10.3%, Mystery 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: The title highlights the importance of the setting as a character, much like the house in 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 24.5%, Horror 17.8%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Realistic 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on pure, atmospheric tension and the fear of being watched in a dark, outdoor environment.

The year is 1996 and you’re employed by a science lab called Nova Nexus. You work as a security guard at the front gate to the lab, inside a guard booth. However, tonight it seems something important is happening inside of Nova Nexus and things are... well... a little strange.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.5%, Walking Simulator 16.2%, Mystery 15.8%, Horror 15.6%, Atmospheric 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique shift-based narrative that forces players to make choices while being watched, much like the seed game.

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 24.7%, Horror 16.3%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Thriller 10.7%, Atmospheric 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the psychological aspect of being watched, emphasizing exploration and simulation elements.

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 24.8%, Psychological Horror 22.8%, Horror 21.9%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Casual 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a walking simulator that leans into the interactive-fiction style of horror, focusing on the history of a specific location.

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 15.6%, Walking Simulator 15%, Realistic 10.1%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This walking simulator focuses on the psychological state of the protagonist within a realistic, domestic setting.

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 11.9%, Crime 11.1%, Walking Simulator 10.7%, Thriller 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a realistic, first-person horror experience that centers on the fear of the unknown in a new environment.

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 21.6%, Horror 15.2%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Thriller 12.3%, Atmospheric 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This indie title offers a short, atmospheric experience that prioritizes the feeling of isolation.

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 26.8%, Horror 21.8%, Thriller 18.4%, Walking Simulator 11.5%, Atmospheric 11%

Why You'll Like It: It blends the mundane task of renovation with psychological horror, creating a unique and unsettling atmosphere.

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 15.6%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Mystery 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the mystery and exploration aspects of the seed game through its focus on nocturnal events.

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 30.6% ★, Psychological Horror 10%, Crime 10%, Horror 8.9%, Atmospheric 5.3%

Steve Jackson, a 19-year-old high schooler, 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: Narration 14.9%, Crime 14.5%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Conversation 12.7%, Walking Simulator 10.8%

"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 17.8% ★, Narration 10.6%, Walking Simulator 10.1%, Psychological Horror 10%, Crime 9.5%

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 20.9%, Crime 20.9%, Horror 13.5%, Walking Simulator 11.4%, Mystery 6.4%

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 18.6%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Horror 12.9%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Atmospheric 7%

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 32.3% ★, Crime 11.2%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Horror 8.6%, Thriller 7%

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 33% ★, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Horror 11.8%, Thriller 10.7%, Conversation 9.9%

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: Narration 18.7%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Crime 13%, Horror 11.5%, Walking Simulator 9%

"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 17.9%, Horror 16%, Thriller 13.8%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Atmospheric 9.5%

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 20.5%, Horror 13.3%, Walking Simulator 12.8%, Conversation 6.8%

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: Narration 22%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Horror 15%, Walking Simulator 11.8%, Story Rich 7.5%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.1%, Horror 20.8%, Walking Simulator 16.1%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Realistic 8.5%

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%, Walking Simulator 14%, Thriller 13.7%, Atmospheric 8%

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 23.3%, Psychological Horror 18%, Horror 14.7%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Thriller 9.6%

The Backrooms: 1998 is a first-person found footage psychological horror survival game where it tells the story of a young teen after accidentally falling into the depths of The Backrooms in 1998. Roam freely, mark, explore and try unravel the story - however you are not alone. Don't scream.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 35.7%, Thriller 22.9%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Realistic 12.3%, Atmospheric 8.1%

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 26.9%, Horror 21.8%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Realistic 8.7%

The Gap is a short first-person horror experience taking place in a ghostly abandoned house on a lonely street corner.

Why similar: Narration 19.9%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Horror 16%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Atmospheric 8.7%

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%, Walking Simulator 12%, Realistic 10.4%, Atmospheric 10.1%

ONLY FACES REMAIN is a short psychological horror game focused on exploration and atmosphere. You play as Marlene, a backpacker traveling alone who rents a cheap room to spend the night. What starts as a cheap place to sleep soon turns into a dangerous situation.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.3%, Narration 20.7%, Horror 16.5%, Thriller 9.3%, Mystery 7.5%

PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR // ANTI-DATING SIM about learning to say NO.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.5%, Horror 18.5%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Thriller 7.8%

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: Psychological Horror 22.8%, Horror 18.1%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Thriller 12.4%, Realistic 11.7%

Horror game series about the investigation of missing hikers in the U.S. National Parks. Follow the story of a wannabe reporter who got a job as a ranger to investigate the disappearances - several episodes that tell one story! Based on true events.

Why similar: Episodic 40.9% ★, Psychological Horror 15%, Horror 12.1%, Walking Simulator 9.5%, Atmospheric 5.1%

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 23.4%, Walking Simulator 18.2%, Horror 15.6%, Mystery 11.7%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Walking simulator. Explore, admire and listen. Uncanny. Relaxing. Unnerving. Eerie. Immersive. No monsters chasing you or jumping at your screen, but can feel oppressive at times by invoking fears of getting lost, the dark, tight spaces and liminal space architecture. Inspired by backrooms.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.8%, Walking Simulator 22.4%, Realistic 13.4%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Exploration 8.8%

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 19.9%, Horror 17.9%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, Thriller 16.3%, Exploration 7.9%

NIGHTGHAST is a first-person horror game about wicked witches and sinister widows...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.1%, Horror 20.5%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, Narration 16.4%, Realistic 7.5%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.2%, Horror 13.3%, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Narration 12.1%, Thriller 10.6%

You are an 18-year-old Spanish boy called Antonio who one day went shopping, and when he returned home he noticed things that were somewhat strange...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.1%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Horror 13.4%, Thriller 12.6%, Adventure 12.5%

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 23.2%, Horror 16.1%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Mystery 10.3%

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 19.8%, Conversation 17.1%, Horror 15.2%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Realistic 7.6%

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 23.5%, Horror 21.2%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Realistic 9.1%, Mystery 8%

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 23.7%, Horror 19.5%, Thriller 14.3%, Mystery 11%, Realistic 7.4%

Descend deep into the nightmare that seamlessly blends with reality in this uncanny horror escape room game. Can you find your way out of the horrid mansion or will you succumb to your fears? Can you face and overcome your past, or will it break you?

Why similar: Narration 19.6%, Psychological Horror 18%, Horror 13.5%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Mystery 8.4%