Games Like From The Darkness

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 26.4%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Dark 10.1%, First-Person 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a similar gritty, urban, and claustrophobic atmosphere set within a dense, decaying residential environment.

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 34.2%, Psychological Horror 23.3%, Dark 8.9%, Survival Horror 8.9%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A premier psychological horror game that excels at transforming a home into a shifting, terrifying labyrinth.

A psychological horror experience set in a forgotten apartment filled with dark memories, eerie puzzles, and emotional scars waiting to resurface.

Why similar: Horror 22.8%, Psychological Horror 21%, Walking Simulator 15.8%, Dark 12.8%, Indie 8%

Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the setting and themes of exploring a derelict, haunted living space.

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 38.4%, Psychological Horror 23.2%, Multiplayer 11.7%, First-Person 6.8%, Walking Simulator 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: An indie episodic horror game that excels at building tension within the familiar confines of a home.

God's Basement is a first-person, narrative-driven, single player horror game. Uncover the secrets of an afterlife shrouded in mystery, as an entity known as "The Operator" leads you deeper into the fringes of a seemingly eternal purgatory.

Why similar: Horror 22.3%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Dark 13.2%, First-Person 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the same walking-simulator mechanics and atmospheric dread found in From The Darkness.

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: Horror 27.4%, Psychological Horror 22.9%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Dark 10%, Violent 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A domestic-focused psychological horror game that explores trauma through the exploration of a haunted home.

Cry of Fear is a psychological single-player and co-op horror game set in a deserted town filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions. You play as a young man desperately searching for answers in the cold Scandinavian night, finding his way through the city as he slowly descends into madness.

Why similar: Horror 44.2%, Psychological Horror 20.5%, Survival Horror 12.2%, Multiplayer 10.3%, First-Person 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic indie horror title that perfectly captures the bleak, urban, and Eastern European-inspired atmosphere.

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: Horror 23.5%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Dark 13.3%, First-Person 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie horror title that emphasizes first-person exploration and psychological tension in a residential setting.

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: Horror 26.8%, Psychological Horror 19.9%, Walking Simulator 14.9%, Dark 10.7%, First-Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric indie horror game that relies on environmental storytelling and psychological tension.

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: Horror 31%, Psychological Horror 29.7%, Survival Horror 15.9%, First-Person 7.7%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A claustrophobic, indie psychological horror experience that emphasizes exploration and deep-seated dread.

MADiSON is a first person psychological horror game that delivers an immersive and terrifying experience. With the help of an instant camera, connect the human world with the beyond, take pictures and develop them by yourself. Solve puzzles, explore your surroundings and most importantly, survive.

Why similar: Horror 30.7%, Psychological Horror 24.6%, Dark 13.4%, Survival Horror 11.1%, First-Person 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person psychological horror game that uses tight, domestic spaces to deliver intense scares.

Home Sweet Home is a first-person horror adventure game based on Thai myths and beliefs. The core gameplay focuses on storytelling and stealth to avoid perilous spirits hunting you. Moreover, few puzzles are added into the game, making gameplay more various.

Why similar: Horror 42.2%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Survival Horror 10.4%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Walking Simulator 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror game that emphasizes stealth and atmosphere within a dark, domestic environment.

A first-person, story-driven psychological horror game based on the cinematic lore of the Blair Witch. Explore the haunted grounds of the Black Hills Forest in a harrowing investigation that forces you to confront the evil that resides deep in the woods.

Why similar: Horror 28.3%, Psychological Horror 22.2%, Walking Simulator 10.1%, Dark 8.7%, First-Person 6%

Why You'll Like It: While set in a forest, it shares the same focus on psychological deterioration and first-person exploration.

Inside the Backrooms is a horror multiplayer game mixed with different mechanics that will make you spend an intense night with friends. Explore, think, interact, but be careful, it is rumored that there are several entities wishing to find you...

Why similar: Horror 34.3%, Psychological Horror 17%, Multiplayer 15.1%, Survival Horror 11.5%, Dark 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar survival-horror experience with a focus on navigating unsettling, liminal spaces.

Silver Chains is a first-person horror game with a strong emphasis on story and exploration. Search for clues within an old abandoned manor to unravel the truth about the terrible events which have happened.

Why similar: Horror 41.8%, Psychological Horror 25.7%, Multiplayer 8.6%, First-Person 6.2%, Walking Simulator 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie horror game that focuses on exploring a dark, atmospheric mansion with strong psychological elements.

The era-defining first-person psychological horror in all its terrifying glory. All of the game’s chapters collected into one convenient package that allows you to plumb the depths of madness in pursuit of artistic revelation.

Why similar: Horror 27%, Psychological Horror 25.2%, Dark 13.1%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, First-Person 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential walking simulator that uses shifting environments to reflect the protagonist's deteriorating mental state.

Paranormal first-person horror, which takes place in an abandoned orphanage. Walk through the corridors of your childhood, but do remember that you're not only one here.

Why similar: Horror 30%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Dark 10.7%, Survival Horror 9.9%, Violent 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror game that utilizes a confined, decaying setting to build constant tension.

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 29.8%, Horror 29.2%, Dark 15.6%, Mystery 6.4%, First-Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric psychological horror game that balances exploration with a heavy, unsettling narrative.

The original first‑person cyberpunk horror detective tale set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Horror 29.6%, Psychological Horror 27.3%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Dark 7.3%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct Eastern European aesthetic and a focus on exploring dark, confined, and decaying urban interiors.

"Exanimum: The Silent Call" is a first-person psychological horror game. In this chilling experience, you will find yourself confronting terrifying mysteries and chilling secrets.

Why similar: Horror 32.4%, Psychological Horror 26.8%, Dark 14.6%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Realistic 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic, indie psychological horror game that focuses on building dread through exploration.

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

Why similar: Horror 21.3%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Survival Horror 11.5%, Dark 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A walking simulator that prioritizes atmospheric horror and environmental storytelling in a dark setting.

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

Why similar: Horror 51.8%, Dark 10.3%, Multiplayer 8.5%, First-Person 6.6%, Mystery 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on maintaining atmosphere and tension within a single, contained, and highly detailed location.

Don't Knock Twice is a first-person horror game based on a psychologically terrifying urban legend. One knock to wake her from her bed, twice to raise her from the dead. Supports VR on HTC Vive and Oculus Rift for the ultimate horror experience!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.6%, Horror 25%, Survival Horror 12.8%, Walking Simulator 10%, First-Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game set in a large, atmospheric house that relies on occult themes and jump scares.

Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.

Why similar: Horror 44.8%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Survival Horror 10.4%, Dark 8.5%, First-Person 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational title for modern first-person psychological horror and environmental dread.

Uninvited Guest is a first-person psychological horror game set in 1930. You play as a villager who was destined to end up in an old mansion.

Why similar: Horror 25.7%, Psychological Horror 22.5%, Dark 14.7%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, First-Person 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game that uses a confined setting to deliver a psychological horror experience.

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

Why similar: Horror 31%, Walking Simulator 21.3%, Psychological Horror 20.2%, First-Person 8.2%, Violent 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A walking simulator that focuses on exploration and psychological themes in a contained environment.

Delirium is a psychological horror game set in a suburban house. After a mysterious explosion, reality begins to unravel.

Why similar: Horror 22.4%, Psychological Horror 21.8%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Dark 11.8%, First-Person 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric walking simulator that uses psychological horror elements to create a sense of unease.

Exit From - is a first-person horror-stealth game with quest and procedural generation elements where you have to get out of the old Soviet house, which changes every new game.

Why similar: Horror 26.2%, Psychological Horror 23.4%, Walking Simulator 15.2%, First-Person 7.8%, Realistic 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused horror game that emphasizes atmosphere and realistic, dark environments.

"The Last Visit: 98th" is a psychological indie horror from the first person, in the genre of a walking simulator, in the setting of the post-Soviet winter space. The main focus is on the atmosphere of horror, which is emphasized by realistic 3D graphics.

Why similar: Horror 23.5%, Psychological Horror 19.2%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Dark 11.5%, First-Person 6.2%

Fear Therapy, is a multiplayer(1-4) and single player psychological horror game.Try to complete the quests and leave the horror house before it is too late! Satan getting angrier every second and nothing holding it back.

Why similar: Horror 45.8%, Multiplayer 18.5%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Dark 3.5%, Survival Horror 3.4%

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

Why similar: Horror 26.2%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Dark 10.1%, First-Person 6.5%

The Guest is a first-person psychological horror game that focuses on creating fear and tension for the player.

Why similar: Horror 21.1%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Dark 12.4%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Survival Horror 8.1%

Occult is a dynamic cooperative game with elements of horror and quest. You are waiting for a variety of opponents, puzzles and endings!

Why similar: Horror 32.3%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Multiplayer 11.9%, Dark 9.1%, First-Person 6.3%

Abandoned Souls is a horror game, shown through a GoPro lens. You play as a vlogger who specializes in urban exploration.

Why similar: Horror 20.2%, Psychological Horror 18%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Dark 10%, Survival Horror 10%

Blasfemia is a first-person horror game. You are trapped in a seemingly normal apartment but realize early on that you're not alone. Explore a handcrafted, detail rich environment in a tense and terrifying atmosphere and try to find a way out before an ominous entity gets to you.

Why similar: Horror 27.9%, Dark 17.2%, Survival Horror 15%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Psychological Horror 9%

Forest Asylum 2 - An Indie Psychological Horror Game and the sequel to the well-received first part. Embark on a Therapy that will change your life!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.2%, Horror 20.6%, Survival Horror 13.8%, Dark 10.3%, Walking Simulator 9.8%

Play through a common childhood fear about turning the lights off and going to bed.

Why similar: Horror 40.5%, Psychological Horror 20.5%, Walking Simulator 11.3%, Dark 9.9%, Multiplayer 9.5%

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: Horror 27.1%, Psychological Horror 23.7%, Walking Simulator 16.8%, First-Person 6.5%, Survival Horror 5%

Escape a distorted version of your own newly rented apartment in this interactive nightmare.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.4%, Horror 25.5%, First-Person 9.7%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Realistic 6.4%

Shattered Lights is a VR psychological horror room-scale experience, which focuses on drawing the player into the game with unparalleled immersion.

Why similar: Horror 27.7%, Psychological Horror 21%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Survival Horror 7.6%, Dark 7.3%

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

Why similar: Horror 23%, Psychological Horror 22.2%, Walking Simulator 16.5%, Dark 9.9%, First-Person 6.1%

A psychological first-person horror game where you enter a memory-erasing protocol and relive a trauma. Uncover dark secrets, and experience fear through immersive atmosphere.

Why similar: Horror 24.2%, Psychological Horror 20.8%, Walking Simulator 16%, Dark 12.1%, First-Person 5.8%

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: Horror 26.1%, Psychological Horror 21.5%, Survival Horror 12.4%, Dark 9.9%, Walking Simulator 6.1%

Christmas Nightmare is an atmospheric horror game about New Year's Eve.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22%, Horror 19.2%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, First-Person 8.8%, Survival Horror 8.5%

This is a first-person Chinese horror game, players will go to a murder building, uncover the truth of the murder, find the missing people..

Why similar: Horror 27.7%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Survival Horror 11.3%, Walking Simulator 10.6%, Dark 9.3%

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: Horror 24.1%, Psychological Horror 21.5%, Walking Simulator 16.7%, Dark 12.9%, Realistic 5.8%

Cave Crawler is a short horror game where you pilot a drone into a cave and discover something horrible.

Why similar: Horror 31%, Walking Simulator 18.2%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, First-Person 7.7%, Dark 6.9%

"Psalm 5:9-13" is a first-person psychological horror game with VHS effect. Be careful and attentive, there is something hiding in these rooms, something is watching from the darkness.

Why similar: Horror 21.6%, Psychological Horror 19.9%, Walking Simulator 14%, Dark 11%, First-Person 6.4%

The story of Henry Bishop is a first-person psychological thriller, where the player will have to fight, guess riddles, immerse into a mystical plot and an incredible story.

Why similar: Horror 28.9%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Multiplayer 11%, Survival Horror 10.8%, Violent 9%

A tense, atmospheric descent into psychological horror—trapped in a place where reality fades and fear takes hold.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.8%, Horror 25.8%, Walking Simulator 17%, Violent 6.2%, Mystery 6%

Deep Sorrow is a horror/adventure game which leads you to a bunker and makes you feel desperate to get out.

Why similar: Horror 22.7%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Dark 11.8%, Survival Horror 9.7%

A free, VHS styled, first-person found footage horror game, which runs exactly for 5 minutes and 30 seconds.

Why similar: Horror 36.5%, Psychological Horror 26.2%, Multiplayer 12.9%, Walking Simulator 6.2%, First-Person 5.2%

Witch's Doll is a first-person psychological horror game with realistic graphics. Beware, something is lurking in the dark. Get ready for intense jumpscares.

Why similar: Horror 23.3%, Psychological Horror 20.9%, Walking Simulator 16%, Dark 10.5%, First-Person 6.6%

What hides in the depths of the forest?!

Why similar: Horror 24.3%, Psychological Horror 21.8%, Walking Simulator 17.4%, Dark 9.1%, First-Person 6.5%

Someone slipped a mysterious videotape under your door... Do you dare watch it?!

Why similar: Horror 23%, Psychological Horror 20.3%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Dark 10%, First-Person 7.2%

Death Motel is a short, intense first-person horror experience about the paranormal events occurring at abandoned Crimson Motel.

Why similar: Horror 37.3%, Walking Simulator 23.9%, Psychological Horror 22.5%, First-Person 9.5%, Adventure 5.7%

A psychological horror game set in a Korean apartment building. Explore eerie occurrences throughout the complex and uncover the truth behind them.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.9%, Horror 27.4%, Walking Simulator 16.5%, First-Person 8.3%, Atmospheric 6.1%

This is an indie horror game with first-person puzzles. Terror and fear have enveloped the city. The maniac has returned. You sneak into his lair to try and stop him before he goes too far...

Why similar: Horror 26.9%, Psychological Horror 23.8%, Walking Simulator 18.3%, First-Person 7.8%, Linear 5.9%

A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.

Why similar: Horror 66.5%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Walking Simulator 6.8%, Dark 2.7%, First-Person 2.6%

When the Darkness comes is a walking simulator whose glitchy and dark tale tries to illustrate the hardships of depression and anxiety through a variety of imaginary digital landscapes.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 34.6%, Horror 20.4%, Walking Simulator 19%, Dark 9.1%, First-Person 7.5%