Games Like Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike

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 24.2% ★, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Horror 10.3%, Crime 10.1%, Dialogue Heavy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: As part of the same anthology series, it shares the exact narrative structure and psychological horror mechanics.

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 18.7% ★, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Thriller 12.9%, Horror 12.5%, Walking Simulator 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This entry maintains the series' signature focus on isolation and atmospheric storytelling in a realistic environment.

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 22.2%, Horror 12.9%, Walking Simulator 12.8%, Episodic 11.5% ★, Crime 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the anthology's tradition of delivering bite-sized, dialogue-heavy horror stories based on true events.

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 22.5%, Psychological Horror 20.5%, Episodic 17.7% ★, Dialogue Heavy 7.9%, Crime 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the same core gameplay loop of navigating a vulnerable, relatable situation that turns sinister.

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

Why similar: Horror 34.4%, Psychological Horror 26.1%, Walking Simulator 10.7%, Psychological 8.3%, Atmospheric 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes a similar low-poly, atmospheric aesthetic to build a sense of unease in a familiar, everyday setting.

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 20.9%, Thriller 16.2%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Horror 14.9%, Dark 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the grounded, job-based horror and slow-burn tension found in the Fears to Fathom series.

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 20.3%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Horror 14.8%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Psychological 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the 'based on a true story' vibe and the focus on exploration within a confined, eerie location.

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.5%, Horror 19.4%, Crime 15.7%, Walking Simulator 11.5%, Atmospheric 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This Chilla's Art title excels at creating a sense of dread through mundane tasks and atmospheric environmental storytelling.

Carol is down on her luck, hitchhiking across the country. She arrives at a small roadside motel but there's something strange about the owner. As the secrets unravel, she finds herself entangled in a long, DEADLY NIGHT! Can she escape from hellish nightmare or will she die trying?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.4%, Horror 26.2%, Dark 15.3%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Exploration 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines retro visuals with a slasher-thriller narrative that emphasizes the vulnerability of the protagonist.

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

Why similar: Horror 43.1%, Retro 36.8%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a high-stakes, retro-styled stalker experience that feels like a more intense version of the hitchhiker scenario.

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 19.7%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Thriller 14.1%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Retro 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: The game focuses on atmospheric isolation and environmental storytelling in a way that mirrors the tension of Norwood Hitchhike.

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 21.5%, Horror 15.2%, Psychological Horror 13%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Dark 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: The game centers on the fear of being followed, directly mirroring the central theme 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 34%, Psychological Horror 30%, Retro 25.8%, Psychological 4.5%, Investigation 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: The VHS-style aesthetic and slasher-inspired narrative align perfectly with the retro, grounded horror feel of the seed game.

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 47.6%, Psychological Horror 34.2%, Atmospheric 18.2%

Why You'll Like It: It uses analog horror elements to create a grounded, unsettling experience that feels like a modern urban legend.

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 21.2%, Thriller 17.2%, Walking Simulator 16%, Dark 11.5%, Psychological 9%

Why You'll Like It: This psychological walking simulator focuses on narrative depth and atmospheric tension in a domestic setting.

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.1%, Dialogue Heavy 15.7%, Thriller 14.7%, Crime 14.5%, Horror 14%

Why You'll Like It: This investigative horror game focuses on grounded, realistic scenarios that require careful observation and exploration.

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

Why similar: Horror 47.2%, Thriller 19%, Dark 12.3%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Exploration 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It blends narrative-heavy gameplay with intense, atmospheric horror set in a realistic, confined workplace.

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: Walking Simulator 18.2%, Horror 17.7%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Thriller 15.7%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the mystery and atmospheric exploration elements that make the Fears to Fathom series so effective.

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 17.5% ★, Thriller 17.1%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Horror 11.2%, Dialogue Heavy 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: The found-footage, retro aesthetic creates a sense of authenticity that aligns with the 'true story' premise of the seed game.

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: Psychological Horror 21.7%, Thriller 20.4%, Horror 14%, Psychological 11.9%, Dark 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is a deeply psychological, narrative-driven experience that excels at building dread within a grounded, historical setting.

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 22.7%, Horror 18.8%, Dialogue Heavy 16.5%, Thriller 14.4%, Walking Simulator 9%

Why You'll Like It: The dialogue-heavy, mystery-focused gameplay makes it a strong match for those who enjoy the story-rich aspect of the seed game.

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 22.1% ★, Thriller 14.4%, Psychological Horror 14%, Horror 10.6%, Walking Simulator 9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines narrative-heavy dialogue with an atmospheric setting, mirroring the pacing of the seed game.

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 17.8%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Horror 11.9%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Dark 8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a realistic, first-person horror experience that focuses on the unsettling nature of new, unfamiliar environments.

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 16.7%, Thriller 16.2%, Horror 13.5%, Crime 11.2%, Walking Simulator 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes exploration and atmospheric storytelling in a way that feels consistent with the Fears to Fathom experience.

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 34.6%, Horror 23.7%, Retro 15.2%, Psychological 13.5%, Atmospheric 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a claustrophobic, psychological horror experience that leans heavily into retro aesthetics and environmental storytelling.

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 24.6%, Thriller 23.9%, Walking Simulator 19.7%, Horror 10.6%, Dark 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on observation and noticing subtle changes in a mundane environment creates a similar sense of creeping dread.

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 21.5%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Thriller 11.1%, Walking Simulator 11%, Horror 10.1%

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 18.7%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Horror 13%, Crime 11.7%, Dialogue Heavy 10.3%

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 22.1% ★, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Horror 11.4%, Thriller 10.7%, Crime 8.1%

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 19.2%, Thriller 18.5%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Dialogue Heavy 14%, Horror 12.5%

"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 21.7%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Horror 14.9%, Walking Simulator 11.3%, Dark 10.7%

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 23%, Psychological Horror 17%, Walking Simulator 15.4%, Horror 14.9%, Exploration 5.8%

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 20.9%, Dialogue Heavy 17.3%, Walking Simulator 16.1%, Horror 15.7%, Dark 8.7%

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%, Thriller 19.7%, Walking Simulator 15.7%, Horror 14.5%, Dark 8%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.4%, Horror 15.8%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Thriller 11.4%, Psychological 9.3%

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 23.3%, Horror 14.8%, Crime 13.6%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Driving 11.6%

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 18.6%, Thriller 14.6%, Horror 14.2%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Crime 10%

"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: Walking Simulator 16.4%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Episodic 14.7% ★, Dialogue Heavy 12.5%, Horror 11.5%

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 34.3% ★, Psychological Horror 20.2%, Horror 11.7%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Exploration 5.9%

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 23.7%, Thriller 16.8%, Horror 15.2%, Walking Simulator 14.2%, Dark 8.1%

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%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Horror 15.2%, Thriller 14.4%, Dark 10.6%

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 22.4%, Horror 15.1%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Crime 12.7%, Driving 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 25.9% ★, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Horror 13.7%, Driving 12.8%, Walking Simulator 11.8%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.1%, Horror 18.9%, Walking Simulator 18.7%, Thriller 12.2%, Retro 7.3%

Immerse yourself in an atmospheric psychological horror with a haunting VHS aesthetic. As a night-shift waitress at a secluded roadside café, serve strange patrons and feel mounting dread. Each night, the nightmare becomes more real, and someone is watching from the darkness. Can you survive?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.1%, Walking Simulator 21.1%, Horror 19.4%, Driving 7.5%, Exploration 6.3%

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 19.1%, Thriller 14.8%, Horror 14.4%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Crime 9.2%

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 15.6%, Dark 13.4%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Psychological 11.6%

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 27.5%, Horror 18.2%, Thriller 17.2%, Psychological 12.6%, Walking Simulator 8.8%

An unknown actress takes a job at Uncle’s Motel to make ends meet. She’s running from trouble but peace is the last thing she’ll find here. A blend of cozy simulation, horror, and psychological depth, wrapped in a dark, noir-tinged atmosphere.

Why similar: Horror 20%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Noir 18.1%, Psychological 16.5%, Investigation 8.8%

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 18%, Thriller 15.4%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Horror 13.3%, Dark 10.4%

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: Psychological Horror 18.4%, Thriller 16.2%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Horror 14.6%, Crime 14.5%

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 29.3%, Psychological Horror 25.2%, Horror 23.6%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Casual 6.5%

A short, single-sitting VHS-style psychological horror game. Work the night shift at a remote gas station, return home to uncover disturbing clues, and reach one of three endings.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.2%, Thriller 18.1%, Horror 12.3%, Walking Simulator 10.7%, Dark 9%

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: Psychological Horror 19.9%, Episodic 18.8% ★, Walking Simulator 15.8%, Horror 15%, Driving 10.2%

Dread Neighbor is a first-person, multi-perspective psychological horror game. Play as a young woman living alone in an unusually cheap apartment. As the days pass, combat the overwhelming sense of unease, malice, and the unshakable feeling that you’re being watched from every crack in the room.

Why similar: Thriller 19.2%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Walking Simulator 14.5%, Horror 11.4%, Crime 11.1%

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 26.2%, Horror 20.3%, Walking Simulator 15.7%, Psychological 11.5%, Atmospheric 10.3%

Coming back to the family hotel after years, a young woman finds herself trapped with the ghosts from her past and an old cellular telephone as the only way to unveil a terrible truth.

Why similar: Thriller 24.6%, Walking Simulator 18%, Dark 11.6%, Psychological 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.7%

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: Thriller 20.3%, Psychological Horror 17.7%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Horror 13.2%, Dark 9.6%

Missing Hiker is a short indie horror game, where your brother Ethan went missing while hiking and you need to find him.

Why similar: Thriller 18.6%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Horror 15.1%, Retro 11.4%, Walking Simulator 9.5%

Your girlfriend’s sleepwalking is getting worse each night. Find her and bring her back to bed safely.

Why similar: Thriller 22.3%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, Horror 14.8%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Retro 9.3%