- #1 The Outer Islands
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cris Robson
Windows
An exploration-driven mystery set on quarantined Scottish islands, where you investigate abandoned settlements, uncover hidden clues, and reveal the truth behind a decades-old government seal.
Why similar: Mystery 17.5%, Detective 15.6%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Adventure 9.6%, Story Rich 9.5%
- #2 Church of Stratum
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Break Even Games
Windows
Church of Stratum is a First-Person, non-horror, exploration, puzzle game about investigating the now abandoned bunker of a religious cult. Explore the Bunker and learn what happened to this place over 40 years ago.
Why similar: Faith 21.3% ★, Walking Simulator 14.8%, Detective 11.3%, Underground 10.2% ★, Dark 7.7%
- #3 Swap lives
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WANG LU QIAN
Windows
Switch between the two perspectives, gather clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth of the ghostly conspiracy to help them break free from fate and achieve self-redemption. The game creates an immersive suspenseful atmosphere with traditional aesthetics.
Why similar: Faith 33.3% ★, Detective 20.9%, Mystery 13.9%, Puzzle 11.3%, Exploration 8.4%
- #4 Ekron
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: True Vine InteractivePub: TBD
Windows
A first-person myst-like exploration adventure. Awaken on a mysterious island that blends puzzles with an enigmatic narrative waiting to be unraveled. Explore an abandoned civilization and uncover a story that challenges the very fabric of time.
Why similar: Faith 30.3% ★, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Mystery 12.2%, Puzzle 10.3%, Exploration 8.4%
- #5 Dimhaven - The Lost Source
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zadbox EntertainmentPub: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Are you ready for an adventure? Challenges, exploration and puzzles in a narrative driven experience, pick up your camera and test your wits in this first-person mystery by the team behind Quern!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.4%, Detective 15.5%, Mystery 12.6%, Drama 8.4%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #6 Point Zero: Victoria
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RosyGame
Windows · Mac
One cold case, four deathbed flashbacks. Every shift in perspective overturns the "truth" you believed. Story-driven, with exploration, deduction, puzzles, and combat. Ready for a mind-bending thrill ride with twists at every turn?
Why similar: Detective 16.9%, Mystery 13.2%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Story Rich 8.5%, Crime 8.4%
- #7 Whispers of Montéiroz
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hawkeye Interactive GamesPub: Hawkeye Interactive Studios
Windows
A call. A secluded mansion cloaked in mystery. A family with deadly secrets. Federal investigator Scott Watkins answers a tip about a missing woman but what he uncovers inside the Monteiroz estate will change everything. Who can you trust? What really happened here How far will you go for the truth?
Why similar: Faith 20.7% ★, Detective 18.7%, Mystery 12.7%, Puzzle 7.5%, Dark 7.2%
- #8 MeiQi 2024
92% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2024
Dev: QZQ Studio
Windows
Meiqi 2024 is a narrative puzzle game and the latest installment in the MeiQi series. Liu Qingchun, the bureau chief, personally takes charge of investigating the cases of the 403 Intelligence Division. This season presents you with six unique cases to solve.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 22%, Detective 12.2%, Mystery 11.9%, Puzzle 11.5%, Drama 9.3%
- #9 The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
91% matchVery Positive88% of 8,931 reviews2014
Dev: The Astronauts
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.
Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Walking Simulator 23.6%, Mystery 18.8%, Exploration 7.7%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #10 Echoes From Ciudadela
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kronos Interactive
Windows
Wield your Balearic sling in a first-person puzzle narrative adventure through ancient ruins. Uncover a lost civilization and reactivate forgotten machines to reveal the secrets buried beneath Ciudadela.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.5%, Puzzle 15.2%, Mystery 13.5%, Exploration 11.4%, Story Rich 11%
- #11 City of Nightmares
90% matchMostly Positive70% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Kizuna Game Studio
Windows
You are a detective who wants to investigate how all the inhabitants of a city died due to a virus. It all started in a hotel that was abandoned along with the city, and it was rumored to be haunted. You are on a quest for answers.
Why similar: Detective 18.1%, Walking Simulator 17.7%, Mystery 9.6%, Drama 7.6%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #12 Heritage
89% matchMixed61% of 33 reviews2024
Dev: Karayolu Games
Windows
Heritage is a psychological horror game where you dive into the dark secrets of a forgotten mansion. Explore shadowy rooms, solve puzzles, and uncover the hidden truth behind a family tragedy, all within a tense and eerie atmosphere.
Why similar: Faith 27.8% ★, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Detective 12.7%, Mystery 12.6%, Dark 9.9%
- #13 The Painscreek Killings
89% matchVery Positive91% of 6,013 reviews2017
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?
Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Mystery 16.3%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Puzzle 8.5%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #14 Within
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MisterT
Windows
Immerse yourself in the atmospheric world of a first-person thriller. You will face a cunning criminal. Explore locations, solve puzzles, and try to escape the nightmare. But be careful: you can become not only the hunter but also the prey.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.4%, Detective 13.8%, Mystery 13.3%, Puzzle 10.1%, Dark 9.9%
- #15 God's Plan
87% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: NeroGameDev
Windows
Dive into a chilling adventure where horror meets imagination in this first-person thriller. Picture yourself in a maze of puzzles, where the story unfolds based on how you see it. It's not just a game; it's your own twisted journey.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.2%, Mystery 12.5%, Dark 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Story Rich 10.6%
- #16 my brother lives in a canyon
86% matchVery Positive93% of 87 reviews2021
Dev: Kenneth Dodrill
Windows · Linux
my brother lives in a canyon is a short adventure game about two brothers reminiscing over short-wave radios.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.4%, Mystery 14.5%, Adventure 13.7%, Exploration 11.7%, Drama 10.2%
- #17 After the Curtain Call
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Curtain Call
Windows
After the Curtain Call is a first-person, narrative puzzle game, which holds the story of Yujin who thinks her life as a play. She uses a special 'dimension camera' to switch the dimension of objects and solve puzzles. Through the journey, she face the truth that was forgotten...
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.2%, Puzzle 14.6%, Adventure 13.2%, Mystery 12.6%, Dark 11.9%
- #18 The Wild Detective: The Hound of the Foggy City
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZombieDogStudio
Windows
The Wild Detective: The Hound of the Foggy City is a classic detective mystery game. You play as Duke, a private investigator, collecting evidence through investigation and interviews, then using deductive reasoning to solve cases and reveal hidden truths.
Why similar: Detective 33.5%, Mystery 14%, Drama 13.6%, Puzzle 13.3%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #19 Dark Memories: Prologue
84% matchMixed64% of 45 reviews2025
Dev: visioxr_studio
Windows
Dark Memories is an episodic psychological horror game based on road thriller, slasher, and survival thriller genres. You are currently viewing the prologue episode of the Dark Memories anthology.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.3%, Detective 15.7%, Mystery 12.7%, Puzzle 9.4%, Crime 8.2%
- #20 Echoes of the Museum
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vania Studios
Windows
"Echoes of the Museum" immerses you in a first-person psychological horror set inside a corrupted museum. You are Alicia, a restoration student drawn into a nightmare where collecting souls opens sealed paths, but slowly erodes your sanity and distorts reality.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.3%, Puzzle 12%, Dark 11%, Adventure 10.7%, Exploration 9.3%
- #21 Burden of Truth
82% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: RobProductions
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Burden of Proof saga continues! Step into the shoes of legendary prosecutor Conrad Cross during a pivotal moment of his journey. Investigate crime scenes, solve mysteries using evidence, and make your case in the courtroom. The burden lies with you to unravel the truth!
Why similar: Detective 17.3%, Drama 10.9%, Mystery 10.8%, Walking Simulator 10.6%, Puzzle 9.9%
- #22 孙美琪疑案:雨儿胡同
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 62 reviews2022
Dev: QZQ Studio
Windows
1992年7月16日,后海湖边槐树下,发现一名女尸,衣着整齐坐在槐树下,颈部缠绕着一根吉他弦,为主要致死原因,双手有被吉他弦勒伤的痕迹,初步判定为自杀。死亡时间约凌晨2点左右,死者叫关雨珑。林警官,请你在错综复杂的线索中,寻找凶案的真相。
Why similar: Detective 15.5%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Mystery 12.2%, Dark 9.9%, Drama 9.4%
- #23 What Remains of Edith Finch
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 49,863 reviews2017
Dev: Giant SparrowPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.9%, Story Rich 19.1%, Mystery 15.1%, Exploration 8.3%, First-Person 6.5%
- #24 Mayfly
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Backyard Zoo
Windows
A story-rich quiet horror set aboard a narrowboat in Northern England. Follow Caroline Miller's descent into an increasingly twisted reality as she searches for her missing husband
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.8%, Mystery 17.4%, Dark 12.3%, Story Rich 10%, Exploration 9.6%
- #25 Stillwater
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Thunder Point Games
Windows
Descend into a vast underground stormwater system to search for a boy who vanished under mysterious circumstances in this atmospheric exploration game.
Why similar: Mystery 21.8%, Underground 20.4% ★, Exploration 13.9%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Puzzle 10.9%
- #26 Unreachable
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 40 reviews2025
Dev: Lost Art Studios
Windows
A first-person investigative thriller where your family is kidnapped and you must carry out various demands from the kidnapper in order to prolong their lives. However, if you are sharp, you might also uncover clues to track down their location and devise a rescue plan.
Why similar: Detective 18.3%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Mystery 14.5%, Puzzle 8.5%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #27 INFRA
81% matchVery Positive88% of 3,554 reviews2016
Dev: Loiste Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
INFRA puts you into the boots of a structural analyst on a routine mission. Quickly though, your task turns into a fight for survival, all caused by deep-rooted schemes of the past. Your tools are simple: your camera and the wits to navigate a labyrinth of debris.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.6%, Mystery 15.9%, Puzzle 15.1%, Exploration 13.3%, Story Rich 9.2%
- #28 A Deep Rest
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: David Wilkie
Windows
A Deep Rest is a collection of short stories about men and their relationship with mental health and depression. Taking control of a different character in each story, you will experience life from their perspective. See the problems and issues they face and help them find ways to be alright again.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.7%, Mystery 16.8%, Story Rich 12.2%, Drama 10.4%, Exploration 9.9%
- #29 Dark Resolve
78% matchMixed61% of 33 reviews2025
Dev: STuNT
Windows
Immerse yourself in a chilling nightmare where the darkest corners of the past come to life to haunt you. This is a tense first-person psychological horror game that transports you to the heart of an abandoned police station. .
Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.2%, Detective 15.3%, Puzzle 11%, Dark 10%, Exploration 9%
- #30 The Letter: Classic Edition
78% matchPositive82% of 38 reviews2022
Dev: TreeFall Studios L.L.C.
Windows
The Letter: Classic Edition is the ORIGINAL experience from the classic title "The Letter", with a few changes and additions. Relive the Wii U game that gathered so much hate it became a cult classic. Embark on a creepy narrative driven tale about a boy in search of his missing father.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.3%, Puzzle 14.2%, Adventure 12.3%, Dark 11.7%, Mystery 10.5%
- #31 Portrait of a Torn
77% matchVery Positive85% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: Indigo Studios - Interactive StoriesPub: Firenut Games
Windows
As a young soldier returning to an eerily deserted home, you'll explore enigmatic rooms and uncover a haunting, tragic story. Experience an atmospheric journey filled with suspense, mysterious encounters, and a deep narrative.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.4%, Mystery 14.8%, Story Rich 10.9%, Dark 10.3%, Drama 9.5%
- #32 Dark Memories: Investigation
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: visioxr_studio
Windows
Dark Memories is an episodic psychological horror game based on road thriller, slasher, and survival thriller genres. You are currently viewing the second episode of the Dark Memories anthology.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.8%, Detective 17.2%, Mystery 14.5%, Puzzle 10.7%, Exploration 9.2%
- #33 Broken Aperture
76% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Dinobyte Softworks LLC
Windows
In Broken Aperture, players explore Freya's emotional journey through beautifully crafted environments, solving puzzles to uncover hidden memories. This narrative-driven game delves into themes of grief, memory, and self-discovery,
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.8%, Mystery 13.7%, Story Rich 11.7%, Puzzle 10.2%, Exploration 8.8%
- #34 Numinous
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bremit Studios
Windows
Investigate a missing content creator in an abandoned kampong in this atmospheric horror game. Explore haunted ruins, uncover dark secrets, and evade the lurking presence of the Pontianak. Will you uncover the truth or become part of the legend?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.7%, Detective 18.7%, Puzzle 10.2%, Exploration 9.8%, Mystery 8.1%
- #35 Camp Hollow
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ThatNerdPunk Games
Windows
A first-person adventure horror game where you play as a night security guard exploring an abandoned summer camp, solving environmental puzzles, and surviving a relentless creature while trying to escape.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.7%, Puzzle 13.7%, Adventure 11.7%, Dark 10.7%, Exploration 10.6%
- #36 House
75% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Yo!Games
Windows
Explore the HOUSE, remember it & spot the changes !
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.2%, Detective 17.5%, Dark 12.4%, Exploration 10.8%, Mystery 8%
- #37 The Waiting
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PuzzLab
Windows
Please make your way to the top floor. Bob is waiting for you.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.7%, Puzzle 13.2%, Adventure 12.2%, Dark 10.9%, Mystery 10.7%
- #38 The Last Case of John Morley
72% matchVery Positive85% of 261 reviews2025
Dev: Indigo Studios - Interactive StoriesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.
Why similar: Detective 18.2%, Walking Simulator 17.1%, Mystery 12.3%, Dark 9.8%, Puzzle 8.6%
- #39 The Peterson Case
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quarter Circle Games
Windows
Once Upon A Time In Roswell is a first-person psychological horror that chronicles the story of the families disappearance in 1947 in Roswell, USA. Explore the home, whilst witnessing horrific flashbacks and otherworldly entities. Conduct an investigation that can only lead to the most terrible of truths
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.4%, Detective 21.4%, Mystery 13.3%, Drama 9.4%, Dark 9.1%
- #40 Karpatia: Order Of The Comet
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Playburner
Windows
Karpatia is a first-person story-driven mystery. Bring pictures to life by matching them with the world, explore an eerie yet home-like castle, unveil its hidden nature and return your lost little brother. If the castle let you.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.9%, Detective 15.7%, Mystery 14.3%, Drama 9%, Puzzle 8.8%
- #41 Charon's Staircase
74% matchMixed63% of 72 reviews2022
Dev: Indigo Studios - Interactive StoriesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
In this first-person horror mystery game, you set out to bury the horrible past of a tyrannical government. Retrieve and destroy the documents that unravel the secrets that lie beneath Oack Grove. Will you discover the terrifying truth and find your way out?
Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Dark 15.4%, Mystery 14.7%, Puzzle 12.3%, Exploration 11.5%
- #42 Detective - The Test
72% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: k148 Game StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Test your detective instincts across three challenging cases. No hints, no help—just you, your intuition, and your ability to piece together the truth. Can you solve the mystery?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.2%, Detective 16.7%, Mystery 15.4%, Crime 11.8%, Drama 7.2%
- #43 Frequency: Chernobyl — First Signal
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Drunkard Raccoons
Windows
An immersive adventure game about the secrets of radio broadcasts. Take a journey to the Exclusion Zone, face the time anomaly, and solve the mystery behind the broadcasts from 1986.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.1%, Mystery 15%, Drama 9.8%, Story Rich 9.5%, Dark 9.1%
- #44 Tomb of Hope
71% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: RustyPallasCats
Windows
Something strange is happening in the newly discovered tomb. One of the archaeologists went missing during the exploration and even a search party was not able to help. Will you find her? What is happening in the dark depths? And are you really the only one here?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.3%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Dark 14.3%, Underground 12.6% ★, Mystery 6.2%
- #45 Kach
71% matchVery Positive81% of 292 reviews2022
Dev: Bhargav ModhaPub: BYGames
Windows · Mac
On a task to find your sister, you find yourself exploring an old abandoned house. But you soon find out that things are not as they seem.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.8%, Dark 15.4%, Adventure 11.2%, Mystery 10.4%, Puzzle 9.2%
- #46 The Ring of Truth
73% matchMixed53% of 30 reviews2019
Dev: Useless MachinesPub: SA Industry
Windows
The Ring of Truth is a short walking simulator game set in an abandoned factory.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.6%, Adventure 15.3%, Mystery 14.9%, Drama 11.3%, Puzzle 9.4%
- #47 Tunnel
69% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: KOMA
Windows
Tunnel is an atmospheric single-player game focused on survival and maintenance in subway tunnels. Step into the shoes of a tunnel worker, keep tunnels in good condition, battle breakdowns, and face mysterious dangers lurking in the darkness. Don’t let the tunnel consume you…or maybe it already has?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.6%, Underground 23.9% ★, Walking Simulator 14%, Mystery 11.7%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #48 Final Remedy
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OznaroxPub: HobOznarox
Windows
You wake up in an unfamiliar, snowy place. You don't know how you got there or who you are. Solve the mystery, avoid or defeat enemies, and escape... An atmospheric, story-rich, post-apocalyptic walking simulator with puzzle elements and crafting mechanics
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20%, Mystery 14.9%, Detective 14.1%, Story Rich 9.7%, Drama 8.7%
- #49 EDENGATE: The Edge of Life
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 224 reviews2022
Dev: 505 Pulse
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Mia Lorenson, wakes up in an abandoned hospital full of questions. What happened to her? What happened to the world? Edengate: The Edge of Life is an interactive experience reflecting on feelings of uncertainty, isolation and hope in the face of devastation.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.4%, Mystery 13.9%, Dark 12.5%, Story Rich 11%, Puzzle 10.3%
- #50 Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn
68% matchVery Positive94% of 372 reviews2025
Dev: hannahontrek
Windows · Mac
A young woman died near the White Oak Inn. Now, her spirit is roaming around, and an employee is receiving strange letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? The clock is ticking and you, as Alex Hill, must uncover the truth before it’s too late.
Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Mystery 17.9%, Exploration 10.7%, Story Rich 9.7%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #51 The Lost Experiment
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NeoPixel Games
Windows
It is 1997. Farhad, an investigative journalist, arrives at an abandoned military base to uncover the truth behind a silenced 1986 meteor crash. But as he delves deeper into the forest, he finds that the debris isn't the only thing buried here. Some headlines are better left unwritten.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.8%, Puzzle 14.8%, Adventure 13.1%, Exploration 11.4%, Dark 10.9%
- #52 Umbral
68% matchPositive83% of 48 reviews2024
Dev: Walter O. M. JuniorPub: Mechanical Souls
Windows
Mateus sought an end, but found the beginning of a nightmare. After his suicide, he awakens in the Umbral: a hostile spiritual dimension inspired by Spiritism and Umbanda. A first-person atmospheric psychological horror journey where death is far from the final rest.
Why similar: Faith 27.7% ★, Walking Simulator 20%, Mystery 14.6%, Dark 11.9%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #53 IFU
69% matchMixed67% of 83 reviews2024
Dev: Setonika GamesPub: Dark Games DGG
Windows
IFU is a psychological horror about a young guy who is forcibly locked in an abandoned mansion of a dead surgeon along with his restless soul.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.4%, Detective 14.6%, Dark 12.4%, Mystery 10.4%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #54 The Forest Watches
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RanSio
Windows
You are the newest member of a forest cult. Complete assigned rituals, obey their rules, and uncover the forest’s unsettling secrets. Every step is watched.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.7%, Faith 14.4% ★, Adventure 12.9%, Mystery 12.7%, Dark 11.9%
- #55 Firewatch
68% matchVery Positive91% of 96,852 reviews2016
Dev: Campo SantoPub: Panic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.5%, Mystery 18.3%, Story Rich 14.5%, Exploration 9.3%, Adventure 8.5%
- #56 The Poisoned Roots
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Artificial Absurdity
Windows
The Poisoned Roots is a narrative driven game about abuse, obsession, and the dark secrets of a troubled American home. It’s a short game, and is intended to be played in a single sitting.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.5%, Mystery 16%, Story Rich 10.6%, Crime 9.5%, Exploration 8.4%
- #57 Unheil
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Evona Games
Windows
You'll witness unprecedentedly chilling events as you try to uncover the dark secrets lurking within a cursed mansion alongside Alexia. This village has never returned any of its visitors. Will you be able to escape the clutches of this cursed village?
Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Walking Simulator 16.1%, Mystery 11.1%, Exploration 9%, Puzzle 9%
- #58 Darkness Ahead
70% matchMixed52% of 106 reviews2016
Dev: Useless MachinesPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Darkness Ahead is an adventure game about a man searching for his little brother. A plateau between mountains holds a dark secret about its past. You have to stay alive and collect everything you need to complete your quest.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.4%, Adventure 15.2%, Dark 14%, Mystery 13.4%, Story Rich 9.2%
- #59 The Puzzler
65% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Light It Up Studio
Windows
The Puzzler is a first-person escape room style puzzle game where you must solve challenging puzzles using a unique spell-casting system.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.6%, Detective 14.3%, Puzzle 13.6%, Exploration 10.6%, Dark 10.2%
- #60 Carcerem
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VLK
Windows
Carcerem is a realistic first-person horror game. You are sent as punishment for a crime into an ancient labyrinth. Solve puzzles and find mysterious items to escape from this place.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.4%, Underground 16.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Dark 11.7%, Mystery 10.7%