Games Like Frequency: Chernobyl

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 10.7%, Thriller 10.4%, Investigation 7.7%, Drama 7.5%, Mystery 7.1%

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 15.8%, Thriller 10.8%, Investigation 10.2%, Drama 10.1%, Mystery 9.7%

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 15.2%, Investigation 14.6%, Thriller 13.1%, Mystery 10.1%, Drama 8%

“I Have No Change” is a first-person narrative game that immerses players in the atmosphere of a night kiosk filled with stories, melancholia, and the reflections of residents from Russia’s regions.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 12.9%, Drama 11%, Realistic 8.8%, Mystery 8.2%, First-Person 8%

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 23.4%, Mystery 12.5%, Story Rich 9.9%, Atmospheric 9%, First-Person 7.7%

Far into the future, in the year 1999: David, a systems operator, runs from his troubles by taking a job on a space station. After arriving, his mundane work turns into a struggle for his very life as he makes a shocking discovery.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21%, Thriller 18.2%, Conversation 17.2%, Mystery 13.3%, Story Rich 8.2%

“Pieces of Me” is not a classic horror game with jump scares, but a psychological thriller-drama in the walking simulator genre. It is a spin-off of “September 7th”

Why similar: Thriller 19.6%, Walking Simulator 14.5%, Drama 13.1%, Mystery 9.4%, Dark 9%

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 17.2%, Walking Simulator 15.8%, Drama 11.1%, Mystery 10.6%, Dark 7.7%

Wild West, ancient magic, non-linear plot, puzzles and colorful characters are all waiting for you in “The Dancing Bones”! Deep drama and humor intertwine in a unique world where every choice you make changes the story. Are you ready to uncover secrets, break curses, and change your destiny?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.1%, Conversation 13.6%, Mystery 12.6%, Comedy 9.4%, Story Rich 8.3%

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: Thriller 17.7%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Investigation 11.5%, Dark 8.6%, Mystery 7.4%

r/nosleep is a short horror game series with episodes inspired by and adapted from posts on the r/nosleep subreddit. Night Shift at Paradise Valley Pool episode is the story of a night shift pool maintenance worker and his bizarre experiences during his first day on the job.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.1%, Thriller 13.1%, Conversation 10.3%, Realistic 9.4%, Mystery 8.9%

Nightwatch is a first-person mystery game that plays out in the woods of Rivertidecreek, a walking simulator that features choices of dialogues and different puzzles. The artwork will make you feel absorbed in the game.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.9%, Thriller 13.3%, Mystery 12.7%, Comedy 8.8%, Story Rich 8.3%

VHS-style single-player horror part-time job simulator. Endure the night shift at a remote gas station/convenience store, then return home and collect hidden clues. As the days pass, nightmares bleed into reality—and depending on the clues you uncover, the ending changes.

Why similar: Investigation 17.1%, Thriller 15.8%, Mystery 12%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Dark 7.4%

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: Thriller 19.6%, Walking Simulator 14.8%, Drama 10.8%, Mystery 10.6%, Realistic 7.7%

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 16.1%, Investigation 15.2%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Story Rich 8.7%, Exploration 8.5%

Dive into Madhouse Madness: Streamer's Fate, where your stream turns into a wild, eerie adventure. Uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and expect the unexpected in a haunted asylum where nothing is as it seems. Will you brave the madness and reveal the truth?

Why similar: Thriller 18.5%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Mystery 12.1%, Funny 8.4%, First-Person 7.9%

A deadly search for a grandmother in the village. Can you escape the loop? Unpredictable horror.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24%, Thriller 13%, Realistic 9.6%, Exploration 8.6%, First-Person 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: Thriller 21.3%, Walking Simulator 17.7%, Investigation 11.6%, Mystery 9.7%, Dark 9.6%

Investigate a mysterious old museum as an agent of the Anomalous Research Bureau. Identify strange anomalies, file accurate reports, and endure the nights until your investigation is complete.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.3%, Investigation 18.9%, Mystery 12.4%, Dark 8.9%, Exploration 7.6%

Step into ZAAM's surreal world, a bone-chilling psychological thriller that will leave you questioning your sanity. Unravel a complex story in search of a missing daughter, with choices determining her fate. A must-play for fans of the genre.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.9%, Mystery 11.8%, Realistic 11.8%, First-Person 11%, Exploration 8.1%

At 3:12 AM, someone knocked. The door was locked from the inside. A story-rich psychological horror where you explore and investigate a Kolkata home as reality begins to repeat, change, and remember.

Why similar: Investigation 16.7%, Thriller 15%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Mystery 8.9%, Drama 8.1%

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: Investigation 19.6%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Mystery 12.9%, Thriller 9%, Realistic 6.6%

Uncover your grandfather's sinister experiments in "Shattered Reflections." Dive into a twisted Mirror Realm, face every-minute terrors, collect Soul Essence, and shape your fate. Are you ready for a psychological descent into darkness?

Why similar: Thriller 20.6%, Walking Simulator 16.4%, Realistic 9.2%, Dark 7.6%, Mystery 7.4%

my brother lives in a canyon is a short adventure game about two brothers reminiscing over short-wave radios.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.7%, Drama 12.9%, Mystery 11.4%, First-Person 10%, Adventure 9.4%

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 14.2%, Mystery 11%, Puzzle 10.7%, Investigation 10.1%, First-Person 9.9%

Inheritance can be different, and it is not always pleasant, right?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.7%, Thriller 11.8%, Drama 11%, Realistic 9.2%, First-Person 7.5%

A Murmur in the Trees is a short adventure mystery in prohibition-era America. Explore the forest on your quest to unravel the mystery of the Moonshine Murders.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.1%, Mystery 13%, Comedy 10.6%, Investigation 10.4%, Conversation 10.1%

The Past is a story-driven psychological horror and thriller game. Can you solve the events and the mystery underlying the game, which is about the reflection of the events that happened in the past to the present day of a 21-year-old university student named Enes?

Why similar: Thriller 22.6%, Drama 13.9%, Mystery 12.5%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Story Rich 7.6%

Venture into the enigmatic Luminora Hospital, where, as an investigator on the brink of ruin, you take on a case that will test your courage. Amidst dark rumors, you'll uncover terrifying secrets that have caused those who ventured too far to disappear.

Why similar: Thriller 23.7%, Investigation 16.2%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Mystery 10.6%, Dark 8.2%

The Accumulation of Evil is an ancient book stating that if enough evil energy is concentrated in a single area, a dark force may be born.Humans can sometimes be very horrible creatures - but sometimes, it is taken a bit too far.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.8%, Mystery 12%, Thriller 11.4%, Realistic 11.2%, Dark 9.8%

The Immemorial Order II Sisters of Darkness is primarily a spooky, atmospheric, first-person walking simulator that doesn't take itself too seriously.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.1%, Thriller 13.8%, Investigation 13.3%, Comedy 12.4%, Mystery 11.1%

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 13.1%, Drama 12.1%, Mystery 10.6%, Investigation 9.9%, Dark 9.2%

"Will you be the next one to get out of here alive?" GalleryX, a horror game that focuses on observation and memory.In the dim environment, there are 86 anomalies, 2 endings, different experiences,waiting for you to explore.Please watch out for enemies.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.2%, Thriller 12.6%, Drama 11.7%, Comedy 10.6%, Realistic 10%

Wake up in a closed mall and you are alone.. or maybe not? With no way out but going down, you must descend using elevator through each floor.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.1%, Thriller 16.8%, Investigation 9.8%, Realistic 9.6%, Mystery 8.9%

When his daughter is captured by the formidable Maze Meister, a fast-thinking father finds himself on an unexpected journey through many maddening mazes to save her!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.7%, Investigation 13.4%, Comedy 10.3%, Mystery 7.4%, First-Person 7.1%

After living in your new house for a few months, you discover the previous owners have left behind some items that were never meant to be found.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.2%, Mystery 16.8%, Comedy 14.9%, Funny 8.1%, Atmospheric 7.6%

«Echoes in the White» is a psychological horror from the first person. Return to the apartment of your childhood to uncover the dark secret of the family. The action takes place 10 years later. A creepy and tense atmosphere, a deep plot and riddles - all this awaits you in this game.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.6%, Thriller 17.5%, Simulation 10.7%, Realistic 9.5%, Exploration 8.5%

You awaken in a mysterious room and promptly clear items from the desk. The individual behind this watches in surprise on the monitor. "Hey! What are you doing? Let me play my game!" "Escape Escape" is an adventure where you explore, interact, and advance through maps and characters.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.9%, Comedy 15.3%, Mystery 13%, First-Person 9.8%, Puzzle 7.9%

A psychological challenge on a dark island where every step tests you. You are alone; the light is your only ally. Will you be able to withstand the pressure and uncover the secret behind the veil?

Why similar: Investigation 14.9%, Drama 13.1%, Thriller 13%, Realistic 10.5%, Mystery 9.4%

Altitude's Toll is a short walking simulator mystery set in Himalayas. Deliver packages as sherpa and uncover possibly the biggest Himalayan secret in history.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.6%, Mystery 14.3%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Drama 8.4%, Story Rich 8.1%

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: Walking Simulator 17.9%, Thriller 15.3%, Dark 9.7%, Mystery 9.3%, Drama 8.9%

Implements of Hell is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the mysteries, unlock the secrets, and change the outcome in a slow-paced atmospheric, and extremely horrifying experience.

Why similar: Thriller 19.9%, Walking Simulator 19.2%, Mystery 10.5%, Realistic 9.6%, Dark 8.8%

Disturbing Forest is a first-person adventure game set in a picturesque fantasy world filled with danger. Fight monsters, solve original puzzles, and get carried away by the rapid flow of the story that you co-create through numerous in-game choices.

Why similar: Drama 17.2%, Comedy 14.9%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Funny 9%, Mystery 8.2%

Investigate the country of Vera Cruz in this journalistic first-person adventure! Solve puzzles, take photos of clues and report news exposing the horrific truths behind General Galba and his bizarre government!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.8%, Investigation 16.6%, Conversation 10.8%, Mystery 10.8%, Comedy 10.3%

Got it! You're asking me to generate a short Steam description for a FPS that's dramatic, with shades of comedy, suspense, thrills, soft horror, emotional moments, and bombastic action. "[INSERT GAME HERE] is a-

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.7%, Comedy 15.2%, Drama 13.5%, First-Person 9.4%, Funny 9.3%

A pig farmer decides he no longer wants to dispose of bodies for the mob. What follows is a discussion between him and his would-be killer.

Why similar: Thriller 17.9%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Drama 11%, Conversation 11%, Mystery 10.7%

Embark on a journey through the underground of an 18th-century abbey. As you explore the abbey, you'll encounter a series of puzzles that reveal its mysterious past. Unravel the secrets that led to the abbey's demise in this atmospheric adventure.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.4%, Realistic 9.3%, Drama 9.3%, Puzzle 8.7%, Simulation 8.1%

You were on the brink of becoming homeless, but that's when you found a sewer job application, you got accepted. What seemed like a chill work at first turned quickly in to an unsettling experience.

Why similar: Thriller 20.4%, Investigation 13.6%, Mystery 11.4%, Walking Simulator 10.3%, Dark 9.4%

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

Why similar: Thriller 19.7%, Walking Simulator 19.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Dark 7.7%, Story Rich 7.5%

Beyond the Evil is an psychological horror game that places the player to a hard experience to find who created one supposed plague that might doom the world.

Why similar: Investigation 18.2%, Thriller 17.7%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Mystery 11.9%, Realistic 8.4%

Sneak, create distractions, use parkour and solve puzzles to escape this First-Person survival horror slaughterhouse. Trapped in a factory farm for humans you must survive being hunted by your captors.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.6%, Thriller 16.6%, Mystery 8.7%, Realistic 8.7%, Exploration 7.8%

An unknown disease, a dark past and a little girl named Katya, what the outcome will be depends on you, because sooner or later we all have to make a choice and live with it. Are you ready to do your own to achieve the goal at any cost, regardless of the consequences?

Why similar: Thriller 18.4%, Drama 14.7%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Dark 10.4%, Realistic 8.9%

The Descent, a horror walking sim in Rockwell Mine, immerses players in miners' harsh life and unsettling mine encounters. Play as an investigator uncovering a hometown mystery.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.9%, Thriller 15.8%, Realistic 12.6%, Simulation 11.6%, First-Person 10%

Ramona is a first-person psychological horror set in the 1970s. Use a camera to reveal the invisible, follow Ramona’s rules, and explore rooms filled with puzzles and disturbing memories in a house haunted by secrets and remorse.

Why similar: Thriller 19.8%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Drama 11.9%, Realistic 10.5%, Investigation 9.8%

Night Plane is a thrilling airborne hospitality simulator that costs way less than a plane ticket! It's your first night on the job: Board passengers, assist with their struggles, and resolve emergencies all by yourself. Also, please don't let the psychopomp fly the aircraft.

Why similar: Thriller 18.1%, Conversation 13%, Investigation 12.6%, Mystery 10.3%, Dark 9.4%

Solve five mysteries in 15 minutes and aim for Class 1-A. Be especially careful around the students you encounter along the way.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.2%, Drama 21.7%, Story Rich 10.1%, Simulation 9.4%, Realistic 8.9%

In the end, everybody gets what they deserve. The sins of the past always manifest within the minds of the sinners. An eternity of suffering awaits, welcome to The Survey.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.2%, Dark 12.2%, Mystery 11.5%, Thriller 11.3%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Atmospheric first-person horror with exploration, notes, and multiple endings. Discover what lies beneath and what was never meant to be found.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.6%, Thriller 17.9%, Investigation 14.2%, Dark 12.2%, Adventure 7.1%

Jesse Turner, a 29-year-old employee of an insurance company, moves to a neighboring state after being assigned to a local branch. As he settles into his new place, he encounters unusual events that soon turn his life into a real nightmare.

Why similar: Thriller 20.6%, Walking Simulator 16.1%, Investigation 12%, Mystery 9.1%, Realistic 8.6%

My name is Lorena. I don’t know where I am or how I got here. I just woke up in a bathroom, locked in, but I will escape this place and figure out what’s happening.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.7%, Thriller 13.4%, Drama 13.3%, Realistic 10.2%, Puzzle 8.3%