Games Like Fears to Fathom - Ironbark Lookout

Noah Baker, an 18 year old highschooler experiences unsettling occurrences while house-sitting for a media personality, little did he know what was about to unfold that night.

Why similar: Episodic 29.9% ★, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Horror 11%, Crime 9.5%, Thriller 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A direct series entry that perfectly captures the same episodic tension and narrative-driven horror style.

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 18.7% ★, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Thriller 13.2%, Horror 12.2%, Walking Simulator 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Another entry in the series that excels at building paranoia and isolation in a grounded, realistic setting.

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 19.2%, Episodic 14.3% ★, Horror 13.7%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Crime 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Maintains the series' signature pacing and focus on psychological dread during a seemingly normal trip.

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 17.7%, Horror 15.9%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Walking Simulator 10.8%, Cinematic 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the atmospheric, narrative-heavy, and claustrophobic horror experience found in the seed game.

This is an indie horror from the first person, in which you find yourself in an area called Kowloon in search of cheap housing. The inhabitants of this place only at first glance seem to be ordinary people, but if we dig deeper, we will see their real faces.

Why similar: Horror 22.2%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Thriller 13.1%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Atmospheric 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar grounded, first-person exploration of an unsettling, confined urban environment.

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

Why similar: Horror 47.1%, Thriller 15.6%, Atmospheric 11.4%, First-Person 7.7%, Realistic 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on performing specific, repetitive tasks while dealing with escalating supernatural threats.

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 23.7%, Horror 19.4%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Thriller 17%, Exploration 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same 'mundane job turned nightmare' vibe that defines the Fears to Fathom series.

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

Why similar: Horror 35.8%, Psychological Horror 21.9%, Walking Simulator 8.8%, Atmospheric 6.8%, Psychological 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A staple of the 'mundane job horror' genre with a similar retro-aesthetic and unsettling tone.

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: Narrative 25.1% ★, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Horror 11.2%, Walking Simulator 9.9%, Thriller 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes atmospheric exploration and a narrative-driven mystery in a lonely, isolated setting.

Unpredictable horrors lurk around every corner, forcing you to find the missing people while desperately clinging to survival. In this experience even your own mind can become your enemy. Stay vigilant and keep your voice hushed, or risk becoming another victim of the forest's darkness

Why similar: Thriller 23.2%, Horror 22.8%, Psychological Horror 22%, Realistic 9.1%, Walking Simulator 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic, first-person horror experience that relies heavily on sound design and environmental atmosphere.

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 25.9%, Horror 22.4%, Walking Simulator 15.2%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Realistic 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a unique mechanic that forces the player to remain calm, matching the high-tension atmosphere of Ironbark Lookout.

Your job at the Cabin Factory is simple: inspect the cabins and decide on whether they’re haunted or not. If you do find any anomalies, get out…immediately.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.8%, Horror 24.6%, Walking Simulator 18.8%, Atmospheric 10%, First-Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that blends immersive simulation with a claustrophobic, isolated setting.

A slow burn retro horror game, in which you arrive at the old lighthouse on a small island near the coast of the United States. After the previous keeper has gone missing, you need to take over his duties and watch after the light.

Why similar: Horror 25.9%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Thriller 14.9%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Atmospheric 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar isolated, lighthouse-based setting with heavy psychological tension and atmosphere.

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 14.5%, Horror 13.5%, Thriller 11.2%, Walking Simulator 9.4%, Cinematic 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the episodic, narrative-focused horror structure and pacing of the seed game.

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 19.2%, Thriller 15.5%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Cinematic 13.8%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven psychological horror game that emphasizes atmospheric tension and exploration.

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

Why similar: Horror 56.3%, Atmospheric 22.9%, First-Person 17.3%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A VHS-style horror game that captures the same gritty, low-fi tension found in the seed game.

"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 21.5%, Horror 18.3%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Atmospheric 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the feeling of being watched, a core element of the Fears to Fathom experience.

Alone on a remote island, you're tasked with keeping a lighthouse. But the horrific events that claimed the lives of previous keepers still whisper through the air. Each day, the line between reality and delusion fades and something in the dark is waiting for the last keeper

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.2%, Thriller 15.8%, Horror 14.8%, Cinematic 12.6%, Walking Simulator 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Explores themes of isolation and psychological dread in a remote, atmospheric setting.

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

Why similar: Horror 18.2%, Walking Simulator 15.4%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Cinematic 13.8%, Thriller 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and psychological horror within a confined, mysterious space.

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 29.1% ★, Psychological Horror 14%, Horror 13.4%, Cinematic 10.1%, Walking Simulator 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the 'ranger' theme with a focus on atmospheric exploration in a wilderness setting.

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

Why similar: Horror 21.9%, Episodic 19.6% ★, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Crime 6.4%, First-Person 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: An essential entry in the series that established the 'home invasion' horror style.

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 22.1%, Thriller 21.1%, Walking Simulator 17.5%, Horror 11.5%, First-Person 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A surveillance-based horror game that mirrors the 'monitoring' aspect of the lookout job.

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: Thriller 22%, Horror 17.7%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Walking Simulator 14.8%, Exploration 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired horror game that captures the specific 'found footage' feel of the seed game.

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: Psychological Horror 13.9%, Horror 13.6%, Thriller 13.2%, Crime 9.9%, Cinematic 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar blend of exploration and atmospheric horror in a narrative-heavy package.

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 21.4%, Horror 16.8%, Thriller 15%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on psychological horror and exploration within a grounded, atmospheric setting.

Last Report is a dark horror game where you play as a night shift park ranger. While monitoring the camera footage, you start noticing strange events. Uncover the terrifying secret of the National Park. Something moved in the window, but don’t worry it’s probably just another deer, right?

Why similar: Horror 32.9%, Psychological Horror 30.1%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Psychological 9.1%, Story Rich 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a unique visual style to deliver a narrative-heavy, atmospheric horror experience.

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%, Horror 24.5%, Psychological Horror 21.4%, Atmospheric 8.9%, First-Person 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines walking-simulator mechanics with immersive horror elements in a domestic setting.

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 21% ★, Narrative 20.1% ★, Horror 9.5%, Psychological Horror 9%, Thriller 7.2%

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 40.6%, Psychological Horror 29.4%, Cinematic 13.4%, Realistic 7.7%, Adventure 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style survival horror game that shares the gritty, narrative-focused tension of the seed game.

Scrap hunting season has gone wrong, VHS slasher survival horror.

Why similar: Horror 19.6%, Psychological Horror 19%, Thriller 17.2%, Crime 12.1%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, intense horror experience that captures the retro-slasher vibe perfectly.

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 19.7% ★, Narrative 18.5% ★, Thriller 9.1%, Psychological Horror 8.9%, Horror 8.2%

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 20.5%, Horror 15.6%, Walking Simulator 13.3%, Crime 13.1%, Driving 10.2%

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: Psychological Horror 17.8%, Horror 15.4%, Thriller 14.8%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Crime 12%

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: Psychological Horror 19.8%, Horror 16.8%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Crime 13.2%, Atmospheric 8%

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: Psychological Horror 20.1%, Horror 18.3%, Thriller 17%, Walking Simulator 15.2%, Atmospheric 9.7%

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 21.3%, Horror 16.3%, Crime 13.8%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Driving 9.7%

Dean Holt, popular Urbex vlogger, sets off on another exploration of an abandoned home but this time things aren't going as planned. Something dark is lurking inside and Dean quickly finds himself in over his head

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.4%, Horror 19.3%, Narrative 13.6% ★, Walking Simulator 12.1%, Atmospheric 9.7%

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 20.8%, Horror 18.2%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Atmospheric 9.3%

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 18.4%, Thriller 17.4%, Horror 14.6%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Confined under house arrest, Cody Harper begins observing his neighbors out of boredom. But what starts as an innocent pastime soon descends into a real nightmare. A true crime horror inspired by the case of a notorious serial killer.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.6%, Thriller 22.2%, Horror 19.7%, Realistic 10.4%, Atmospheric 6.8%

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

Why similar: Horror 31.4%, Walking Simulator 24.5%, First-Person 10.9%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Psychological 9.2%

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

Why similar: Horror 37.3%, Psychological Horror 31.6%, Walking Simulator 6.9%, Atmospheric 6.1%, First-Person 6.1%

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 23.9%, Horror 22.5%, Walking Simulator 16.2%, Atmospheric 8.9%, First-Person 8.5%

You have arrived in a forest where people are rumored to disappear and strange things happen... Locals often see bright flashes and hear strange sounds...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.7%, Horror 15.1%, Thriller 14.6%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Cinematic 12.3%

You find yourself in the center of inexplicable nightmare. Make your way through the horror, come face to face with terrible events. Immerse yourself in the dark mystery of the events in which you found yourself an unwitting participant.

Why similar: Narrative 30.6% ★, Thriller 17.7%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Horror 15.3%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Nick Harrison, a new security guard at the Guadalupe Cemetery, believes he is taking on a peaceful night shift. However, as night falls, he soon discovers he was very wrong. Nick realizes the cemetery holds more than just the dead.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23%, Horror 14.6%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Realistic 11.2%, Exploration 11.1%

From the darkness is a psychological horror game with a scary atmosphere, the game takes place in an old Soviet abandoned apartment.

Why similar: Horror 35.1%, Psychological Horror 28.6%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Atmospheric 7.1%, First-Person 6.9%

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: Thriller 19.3%, Psychological Horror 18%, Horror 16.6%, Exploration 7.3%, Atmospheric 7.2%

WARNING. Stay inside. Lock your doors. Close the blinds. Only let humans in. Eliminate all Visitors. An anxiety horror about paranoia in the End of Times.

Why similar: Narrative 23.8% ★, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Horror 18%, Thriller 14.3%, Atmospheric 7.8%

You are trapped in an endless underground passageway. Observe your surroundings carefully to reach "The Exit 8".

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.6%, Horror 19.3%, Walking Simulator 18.4%, Exploration 9.9%, First-Person 8.8%

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 20.7%, Horror 18.9%, Walking Simulator 15.8%, Exploration 7.6%, Conversation 7.4%

You are a young college student working the night shift as a security guard at a remote cemetery deep in the Arkansas woods. What starts as routine surveillance quickly turns into something far more unsettling.

Why similar: Horror 21.8%, Psychological Horror 21.5%, Walking Simulator 16.1%, Thriller 15.7%, Exploration 7.6%

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 19%, Thriller 17.5%, Horror 15.9%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Atmospheric 8.4%

The Closing Shift | 閉店事件 is a Japanese horror game about a girl on a closing shift.

Why similar: Cinematic 25.4%, Walking Simulator 24.6%, Realistic 13.9%, Exploration 12.4%, First-Person 11.7%

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 16.3%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Horror 13.5%, Walking Simulator 10.8%, Atmospheric 8%

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 17.4%, Walking Simulator 14.5%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Thriller 12.5%, Atmospheric 9.5%

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: Narrative 25.3% ★, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Horror 11.2%, Thriller 9.3%, Walking Simulator 8.5%

This is a first-person indie horror game. A young deliveryman took an unusual order that led him to Night Grove. This place has a dubious reputation among the townspeople, because for many years it has been sent to live with people that society has long since abandoned.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.7%, Horror 16.6%, Thriller 12.8%, Cinematic 11.1%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Unmourned is a first-person psychological horror game where Jason moves into a new house only to be haunted by escalating paranormal events. Driven by fear, he must uncover the truth behind the previous owners' disappearance. Can he solve the mystery before it's too late?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.7%, Horror 15.5%, Cinematic 13%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Thriller 12%

You are trapped on a train that runs forever. Keep an eye out for anomalies and find a way out.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.4%, Walking Simulator 18.2%, Horror 13%, Cinematic 12.7%, Exploration 8%