- #1 Poppy Playtime
97% matchVery Positive88% of 138,123 reviews2021
Dev: Mob Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught.
Why similar: Horror 25.8%, Survival Horror 13.7%, Psychological Horror 8.5%, First-Person 8.5%, Puzzle 8%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the mascot horror genre with a focus on exploration and puzzle-solving in a creepy, abandoned facility.
- #2 Garten of Banban 3
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,909 reviews2023
Dev: Euphoric Brothers
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embrace the horrors of Banban’s Kindergarten. Delve even deeper into the depths of the establishment that was left suspiciously empty. Try to survive the unexpected residents and continue the search for your child…
Why similar: Horror 11.5%, Survival Horror 10.3%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Cartoony 9.5%, Lore-Rich 8%
Why You'll Like It: Directly continues the narrative and gameplay style of the seed game, keeping the same bizarre atmosphere.
- #3 Garten of Banban
96% matchMixed53% of 12,613 reviews2023
Dev: Euphoric Brothers
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Enter Banban's Kindergarten, and you're sure to make some friends. Explore the mysterious establishment and don't lose your life and sanity. Uncover the horrifying truth behind the place, but be careful, as you are far from alone…
Why similar: Horror 10%, Survival Horror 9.8%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Lore-Rich 8.6%, Cartoony 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: The original entry that establishes the unique creepy kindergarten aesthetic and puzzle mechanics.
- #4 Bendy and the Ink Machine
95% matchVery Positive89% of 35,088 reviews2017
Dev: Joey Drew Studios
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Bendy and the Ink Machine® is the first person puzzle action horror game that will forever ruin your childhood love of cartoons.
Why similar: Horror 22%, Survival Horror 13.2%, Cartoony 12.4%, First-Person 10%, Dark 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of cartoon-inspired horror and first-person puzzle-solving in a dark, atmospheric setting.
- #5 Garten of Banban 4
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,887 reviews2023
Dev: Euphoric Brothers
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore the abandoned levels of Banban’s Kindergarten. Survive the residents of the establishment that was left suspiciously empty. Uncover the truth behind the place, and find the whereabouts of your missing child…
Why similar: Horror 12.2%, Survival Horror 10.6%, Psychological Horror 10%, Cartoony 10%, Dark 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the series' lore and puzzle mechanics with new, unsettling environments.
- #6 My Friendly Neighborhood
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,340 reviews2023
Dev: John SzymanskiPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Something scary is happening with everyone's favorite Saturday morning puppet show, The Friendly Neighborhood! Play as Gordon, a repairman sent to get to the bottom of this disturbing dilemma. Fend off puppets and solve puzzles in this survival horror adventure.
Why similar: Survival Horror 20.8%, Horror 17.7%, Lore-Rich 16.6%, First-Person 11.2%, Puzzle 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A mascot horror game that emphasizes puzzle-solving and survival against twisted, puppet-like creatures.
- #7 Bendy and the Dark Revival
93% matchVery Positive93% of 14,911 reviews2022
Dev: Joey Drew Studios
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Bendy and the Dark Revival® is a first-person survival horror game set in the creepiest cartoon studio to ever exist. Discover the truth. Escape the studio. Above all, fear the Ink Demon…and survive.
Why similar: Horror 20.9%, Survival Horror 19.3%, Cartoony 13%, First-Person 11.9%, Dark 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A direct evolution of the Bendy series, offering polished first-person horror and stealth gameplay.
- #8 Choo-Choo Charles
92% matchVery Positive91% of 17,081 reviews2022
Dev: Two Star Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Navigate an open-world island in an old train, upgrade it over time, and use it to fight an evil spider train named Charles.
Why similar: Survival Horror 26.4%, Horror 20.5%, First-Person 11.8%, Dark 11.7%, Psychological Horror 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines mascot horror elements with open-world exploration and survival mechanics against a bizarre monster.
- #9 Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach
91% matchVery Positive86% of 68,916 reviews2021
Dev: Steel Wool StudiosPub: ScottGames
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 30.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
In Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach, play as Gregory, a young boy who’s been trapped overnight inside of Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex. With the help of Freddy himself, Gregory must uncover the secrets of the Pizzaplex, learn the truth, and survive until dawn.
Why similar: Horror 26.9%, Survival Horror 25.7%, First-Person 13.6%, Thriller 7.5%, Cartoony 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a 3D, first-person mascot horror experience with a heavy focus on stealth and navigating a large, hostile environment.
- #10 Garten of Banban 6
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,324 reviews2023
Dev: Euphoric Brothers
Windows
Explore the forgotten levels of Banban’s Kindergarten. Survive the new terrors that reside below. Uncover the truth behind the place, and find the whereabouts of your missing child…
Why similar: Horror 11.9%, Survival Horror 10.5%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Cartoony 10%, Dark 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' trend of introducing new, bizarre characters and increasingly complex puzzles.
- #11 Garten of Banban 7
90% matchVery Positive83% of 1,614 reviews2024
Dev: Euphoric Brothers
Windows
Explore the monster-occupied levels of Banban’s Kindergarten. Survive the dreads that reside below as you are now completely on your own. Uncover the truth behind the place, and find the whereabouts of your missing child…
Why similar: Horror 12.2%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Survival Horror 10%, Cartoony 9.9%, Dark 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Further develops the narrative of the kindergarten with more intense psychological horror elements.
- #12 Garten of Banban 0
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 4,124 reviews2025
Dev: Euphoric Brothers
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Explore the origins of the mysterious Banban’s Kindergarten. Survive the dark past of the establishment. Try to make some friends. Uncover the truth behind the place, and who you are…
Why similar: Horror 13%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Survival Horror 9.9%, Cartoony 9.4%, Dark 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a prequel experience that sets the stage for the series' core mystery and atmosphere.
- #13 Amanda the Adventurer
87% matchVery Positive94% of 7,110 reviews2023
Dev: MANGLEDmaw GamesPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Join Amanda and her pal Wooly on a series of adventures as they explore and learn about our wonderful world! With several NEW play-along, laugh-along, learn-along episodes there's always fun to be had! Just make sure to do everything Amanda says or she might get angry.
Why similar: Horror 26.7%, First-Person 13.7%, Puzzle 11.6%, Mystery 11.6%, Psychological Horror 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar innocent-looking media turned sinister theme that relies on puzzles and psychological tension.
- #14 Egghead Gumpty
89% matchMixed68% of 65 reviews2022
Dev: Euphoric Brothers
Windows
Explore an infinite procedurally-generated abandoned juvie as you try to survive a monstrous egg with legs named Egghead Gumpty that’s hiding in the building. He can watch you from anywhere, so catch him stalking you before it’s too late in this unique horror experience.
Why similar: Survival Horror 10.6%, Horror 9.8%, Cartoony 9.1%, Lore-Rich 9%, Psychological Horror 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the cartoony yet unsettling aesthetic of mascot horror with a focus on survival and exploration.
- #15 Garten of Banban 8: Anti Devil
86% matchVery Positive87% of 1,532 reviews2025
Dev: Euphoric Brothers
Windows
Explore the most obscure levels of Banban’s Kindergarten. Survive the new deceives and mysteries that await you. Uncover the truth behind the place, and find the whereabouts of your missing child…
Why similar: Horror 13.1%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Survival Horror 10.3%, Cartoony 10.2%, Dark 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: The latest installment that pushes the series' surreal horror and puzzle-solving to new heights.
- #16 Joyville
88% matchMostly Positive71% of 339 reviews2023
Dev: KudPlay Games
Windows
Joyville is a horror-puzzle adventure game set in an abandoned children's camp. Brace yourself for a gripping journey through the shadows, solving puzzles, and trying to survive amidst the hidden horrors that await you.
Why similar: Survival Horror 19.4%, Horror 17.5%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, First-Person 10.7%, Puzzle 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-horror game set in an abandoned camp that mirrors the creepy mascot vibe of the Banban series.
- #17 Hello Neighbor
86% matchVery Positive86% of 29,697 reviews2017
Dev: Dynamic PixelsPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hello Neighbor is a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions.
Why similar: Horror 25.2%, Survival Horror 18%, Psychological Horror 15%, First-Person 10.6%, Surreal 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on stealth and puzzle-solving within a strange, hostile environment, sharing the Banban series' sense of mystery.
- #18 Hello Neighbor 2
85% matchMostly Positive80% of 5,356 reviews2022
Dev: Eerie GuestPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Welcome back to the eerie town of Raven Brooks! You play as Quentin, a journalist investigating the bizarre events of the original Hello Neighbor game, uncovering a larger mystery. Sneak into your creepy Neighbors’ houses to dig up the truth.
Why similar: Horror 15.7%, Survival Horror 14.8%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Puzzle 10.5%, First-Person 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Refines the stealth and investigation mechanics of the original, offering a more open-ended puzzle experience.
- #19 Backrooms: Lost Tape
84% matchVery Positive83% of 1,343 reviews2022
Dev: Cortez Productions
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
You work in the cinema as an usher and accidentally fell into the Backrooms, now being trapped, needing to unravel the mysteries of the yellow rooms in order to get out of this place, but be careful, there are entities that will be in your way.
Why similar: Survival Horror 14.2%, Horror 13.4%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Dark 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the atmospheric, psychological horror of navigating a strange and hostile environment.
- #20 Don't Be Afraid 2
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 257 reviews2024
Dev: Eneida Games
Windows
Descend deep into the nightmare that seamlessly blends with reality in this uncanny horror escape room game. Can you find your way out of the horrid mansion or will you succumb to your fears? Can you face and overcome your past, or will it break you?
Why similar: Horror 13.4%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Survival Horror 13.1%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Dark 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that focuses on psychological tension and environmental puzzles.
- #21 Granny
83% matchVery Positive94% of 9,929 reviews2018
Dev: DVloper
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 32.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
You have to escape Granny`s house...You have five days...
Why similar: Horror 30.1%, Survival Horror 26.1%, First-Person 12.9%, Puzzle 10.2%, Dark 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person horror game that relies on stealth and puzzle-solving to escape a hostile, confined location.
- #22 Silence Channel 2
82% matchVery Positive82% of 96 reviews2023
Dev: Lexip Games
Windows
Experience the terror in Silence Channel 2, a first person horror game based on a true story. Navigate through eerie environments, solve puzzles, evade lurking horrors, and even wield firepower in a desperate bid for survival. Can you escape the relentless darkness in this terrifying sequel?
Why similar: Survival Horror 14.1%, Horror 13.5%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Dark 9.8%, Thriller 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a blend of atmospheric exploration and puzzle-solving that mirrors the tension found in the Banban series.
- #23 Inside Depth 6
82% matchVery Positive85% of 247 reviews2021
Dev: Stanislaw TruchowskiPub: TurnVex
Windows
There are 6 depths to descend; the further you go, the more terror you will experience. Uncover mysteries, solve puzzles, and immerse yourself in a dark storyline that Inside Depth 6 has to offer. Journey through all 6 depths to uncover the secrets buried within.
Why similar: Horror 18.7%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Dark 14.1%, Thriller 12.3%, Puzzle 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that emphasizes exploration and uncovering secrets within a dark, mysterious setting.
- #24 Joyville 2
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 208 reviews2024
Dev: KudPlay Games
Windows
Joyville 2 is a first-person horror puzzle-adventure game set in an abandoned children's camp. Explore two parallel worlds where the joy of the past meets present horrors. Uncover the camp's dark secrets, face magical yet dangerous creatures, and discover the truth behind events from decades ago.
Why similar: Horror 20.5%, Survival Horror 17.4%, Dark 13.3%, Puzzle 11.1%, First-Person 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the puzzle-horror experience of the first game with new mechanics and a deeper, more unsettling story.
- #25 Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek
81% matchVery Positive85% of 1,359 reviews2019
Dev: Dynamic PixelsPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek follows the tragic story of the Neighbor’s family in this dramatic prequel to Hello Neighbor. Experience playing a game of hide-and-seek with your brother as you both deal with the loss of a family member.
Why similar: Horror 25.9%, Cartoony 18.7%, First-Person 16.5%, Puzzle 13.7%, 3D 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Explores the backstory of the neighbor through stealth-based puzzles and a unique, stylized environment.
- #26 Mr. Hopp's Playhouse
80% matchVery Positive93% of 1,831 reviews2019
Dev: Moonbit
Windows
Every kid has that one toy that scares them, imagine if it came to life. You play as Ruby, a young girl who has a fear of her handmade toy called Mr. Hopp. Things take a dark turn when Ruby sees that Mr. Hopp, who usually sits motionless in the corner of her room, is gone.
Why similar: Horror 49.4%, Survival Horror 29.7%, Psychological Horror 10%, Dark 5.6%, Singleplayer 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror game that uses a deceptive, child-friendly aesthetic to hide a much darker, terrifying reality.
- #27 Granny: Chapter Two
79% matchVery Positive95% of 1,993 reviews2019
Dev: DVloper
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
You have to escape Granny and Grandpa...You have five days...
Why similar: Horror 33.9%, Dark 19.9%, First-Person 15.9%, Survival Horror 14.9%, Puzzle 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Adds new mechanics and a more challenging environment to the classic stealth-horror formula.
- #28 Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2
79% matchVery Positive94% of 648 reviews2021
Dev: Moonbit
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A young girl needs to find her friends, unravel a dark mystery and escape the clutches of her cursed toys.
Why similar: Survival Horror 47.5%, Horror 38.6%, Adventure 6%, Singleplayer 4.9%, Action-Adventure 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original's creepy toy-themed horror with more complex puzzles and a darker narrative.
- #29 Forest Asylum 2
77% matchVery Positive98% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Michal Piotrowski
Windows
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: Survival Horror 21.5%, Psychological Horror 20.8%, Horror 16.1%, Walking Simulator 10.1%, Dark 10.1%
- #30 MUZY
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 229 reviews2024
Dev: Andrew RybisPub: Galactic Crows
Windows
Explore the mystery behind a once-loved and hugely popular children's toy, also known as MUZY, in this terrifying horror adventure game. Several reports detail frightening incidents connected to accidents. Your job is to solve the puzzles and find the cause of these unsettling occurrences.
Why similar: Horror 13.4%, Survival Horror 11.6%, Psychological Horror 9.4%, Cartoony 9%, Lore-Rich 8.8%
- #31 Amanda the Adventurer 2
77% matchVery Positive83% of 1,486 reviews2024
Dev: MANGLEDmaw GamesPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In Amanda the Adventurer 2, the story continues as Riley encounters a mysterious masked figure after destroying the TV in the attic. Travel to the Kensdale Public Library and dig deeper into the mystery of Amanda the Adventurer.
Why similar: Horror 21.5%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Puzzle 13.1%, Dark 12.9%, First-Person 11.5%
- #32 Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5
78% matchVery Positive87% of 6,203 reviews2020
Dev: Eerie GuestPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Hello Neighbor 2 is a Stealth Horror Game where you’re being stalked by a mysterious creature as you try to track down Mr. Peterson (The Neighbor) who has disappeared after the events of the first game. Play against an advanced, self-learning AI that tracks and adapts to your every move.
Why similar: Survival Horror 20.6%, Horror 16.8%, Cartoony 15.6%, Puzzle 12.4%, First-Person 11.1%
- #33 Backrooms: Exit from Supermarket
75% matchMixed65% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: CGI LAB GAMES
Windows
In the Backrooms: Exit from Supermarket, you find yourself trapped in a labyrinth of endless, flickering aisles. Unearth dark secrets behind every shelf while evading lurking apparitions and supernatural terrors. Can you survive the haunted corridors and escape before the nightmare consumes?
Why similar: Survival Horror 15.6%, Horror 15.4%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Dark 11.9%, Walking Simulator 10.7%
- #34 Hello Neighbor Alpha 2
76% matchVery Positive95% of 4,576 reviews2019
Dev: Dynamic PixelsPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Welcome to Alpha 2 of Hello Neighbor. Play against an advanced, self-learning AI in what eventually became Act 1 of Hello Neighbor - the stealth horror home invasion sim.
Why similar: Survival Horror 16.4%, Horror 14.8%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Cartoony 11.1%, First-Person 9.1%
- #35 Missing Banban
74% matchVery Positive93% of 289 reviews2025
Dev: Simon CarnyPub: Euphoric Brothers
Windows
Grab your weapons and delve into this action side-scroller intense adventure. Jump around and explore the insane levels. Shoot and dodge your way through enemies. Fight to find your friend and solve the disappearance!
Why similar: Horror 42.7%, Cartoony 36.5%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Action 6.5%, Adventure 4.2%
- #36 Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1
76% matchVery Positive85% of 982 reviews2020
Dev: Eerie GuestPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Alpha 1 of Hello Neighbor 2 is back! It is a Stealth Horror Game where you’re being stalked by a mysterious creature as you try to track down Mr. Peterson who has disappeared after the events of the first game. Play against an advanced, self-learning AI that adapts to your every move.
Why similar: Horror 20.4%, Survival Horror 19.9%, Cartoony 14.8%, Puzzle 12.9%, First-Person 9%
- #37 The Empty Eyes
74% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: 99 Grados Games
Windows
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 17.9%, Survival Horror 16.9%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Mystery 9.4%, Thriller 9.3%
- #38 Kindergarten 2
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,652 reviews2019
Dev: Con Man GamesPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Welcome to Kindergarten 2, which takes place on Tuesday! After the events of Monday, you'll find yourself in a new school with new friends...and new ways to get ruthlessly murdered.
Why similar: Puzzle 30.4%, Dark 16.7%, Horror 15.4%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Adventure 9.5%
- #39 Little Nightmares II
73% matchVery Positive93% of 57,181 reviews2021
Dev: Tarsier StudiosPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.
Why similar: Horror 30.8%, Psychological Horror 16%, Dark 15.7%, Puzzle 12.8%, Atmospheric 7.2%
- #40 The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game
73% matchVery Positive85% of 801 reviews2025
Dev: Steelkrill Studio
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
The Backrooms: 1998 is a first-person found footage psychological horror survival game where it tells the story of a young teen after accidentally falling into the depths of The Backrooms in 1998. Roam freely, mark, explore and try unravel the story - however you are not alone. Don't scream.
Why similar: Survival Horror 22.9%, Psychological Horror 20.7%, Thriller 12.7%, Dark 12%, Walking Simulator 10.4%
- #41 Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic
71% matchVery Positive86% of 10,794 reviews2025
Dev: Steel Wool StudiosPub: ScottGames
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Enter the abandoned workshop of Murray’s Costume Manor and unravel the mystery left behind by the reclusive inventor. In Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic, you’ll step into a world where every dark corner holds a secret and every flicker of light hints at an ever-present threat.
Why similar: Horror 32.3%, Survival Horror 19.6%, First-Person 15.4%, 3D 7.2%, Thriller 6.7%
- #42 The Stalked 2
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 244 reviews2025
Dev: Korvinrular
Windows
"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: Horror 19.3%, Psychological Horror 16%, Dark 13.4%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Thriller 11.8%
- #43 The Baby In Yellow
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,275 reviews2023
Dev: Team Terrible
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
You've got a new babysitting job, and things are taking a turn for the weird. Feed him, read him a bedtime story, and try not to fall into his dreams. How long can you stay in control?
Why similar: Horror 18.2%, Lore-Rich 17.6%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Surreal 11.4%, First-Person 11.3%
- #44 Project Liminal 2
71% matchVery Positive90% of 63 reviews2026
Dev: AquaHeaven StudiosPub: TXC
Windows
Explore terrifying liminal spaces. Horror walking simulator with reality-bending platforming and supernatural threats. Get lost between dimensions.
Why similar: Puzzle 21.3%, First-Person 14.8%, Dark 11.2%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Action 9.4%
- #45 File Destined
72% matchVery Positive87% of 438 reviews2023
Dev: Metavision Studio
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Can this last case of Oliver, all be just a small part of a bigger picture? Gather clues, unravel the mystery behind the case and uncover the truth.
Why similar: Survival Horror 17%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Walking Simulator 14%, Dark 11.9%, Horror 11.8%
- #46 Dark Pals: The 1st Floor
69% matchVery Positive89% of 526 reviews2026
Dev: Skunx Games
Windows
In this singleplayer mascot horror game you're trapped in an abandoned children’s asylum. Solve twisted puzzles with your Ink Blaster, evade its disturbing mascots, and uncover secrets you had long forgotten about. Do you remember?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 15.1%, Horror 14.4%, Cartoony 12.7%, Survival Horror 11.9%, Psychological Horror 9.7%
- #47 CAPTURED 2
69% matchVery Positive99% of 406 reviews2026
Dev: Puck RedflixPub: Puck Games
Windows
You're trapped in an apartment with ever-changing rooms. Capture anomalies on camera, survive deadly entities and escape an endless nightmare.
Why similar: Horror 23.7%, Psychological Horror 22.6%, Survival Horror 9.1%, Puzzle 8.4%, First-Person 7.7%
- #48 Evil Nun: The Broken Mask
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,095 reviews2023
Dev: Keplerians
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Enter Evil Nun's nightmare. Trapped in a cursed school, escape from Sister Madeline. She's cunning, searching every corner, luring and talking to you depending on your actions. Solve puzzles, craft items, and uncover the mystery in this horror game with different escape routes.
Why similar: Survival Horror 20.1%, Horror 17.9%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Dark 10.1%, First-Person 9.9%
- #49 Paradise's Secrets
70% matchVery Positive83% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Entry Studios
Windows
After accepting the invitation from the Paradise company following the events we've experienced, nothing on our journey may turn out as we expect. You must be very careful to uncover all the mystery and reveal the truth. Learn everything and expose the true face of the Paradise company.
Why similar: Horror 14.6%, Psychological Horror 12%, Dark 11.3%, Walking Simulator 9.9%, Thriller 9.7%
- #50 Shifting To The Backrooms
69% matchVery Positive85% of 68 reviews2026
Dev: Oopsome Games
Windows
Experience Will's complicated story, find a way out of the nightmare of liminal spaces by solving challenging puzzles and avoiding dangerous entities — all this awaits you in "Shifting To The Backrooms".
Why similar: Horror 18.2%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, First-Person 11%, Puzzle 10.1%
- #51 Bendy: Secrets of the Machine
68% matchVery Positive83% of 2,115 reviews2024
Dev: Gent CorporationPub: Joey Drew Studios
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Some things are better left forgotten.
Why similar: Horror 20.1%, Cartoony 15.9%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Dark 11.2%, Puzzle 10.5%
- #52 Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,238 reviews2023
Dev: Steel Wool StudiosPub: ScottGames
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 is the sequel to the terrifying VR experience that brought new life to the iconic horror franchise. As a brand new Fazbear employee you’ll have to prove you have what it takes to excel in all aspects of Pizzeria management and maintenance.
Why similar: Horror 63.6%, Puzzle 19.1%, Singleplayer 9.3%, First-Person 8%
- #53 Bad Cheese
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 596 reviews2025
Dev: Simon LukasikPub: Feardemic
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Bad Cheese is a psychological horror inspired by the eerie charm of 1920s animation. Step into the tiny paws of a mouse spending the weekend at home with a dysfunctional Dad while Mom's away. Be on your best behavior and KEEP DADDY HAPPY.
Why similar: Horror 15.2%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Cartoony 14.2%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, First-Person 9.6%
- #54 Deathbloom: Chapter 2
70% matchVery Positive85% of 60 reviews2020
Dev: Vincent Lade
Windows
Continue your journey through Bachman Manor as you inch closer to freedom, or towards your mysterious friend Christina and her candle-lit secrets. Going deeper into the estate reveals more locations like the Abandoned Wing, Lower House, and the bunker complex "Salvation".
Why similar: Survival Horror 17.4%, Horror 13.9%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, First-Person 10.1%, Surreal 8.4%
- #55 Uh Oh!
66% matchVery Positive85% of 95 reviews2025
Dev: Wumbo Workshop LLC
Windows · Mac
Play through three VHS tapes, uncovering the mystery of a decrepit facility, eluding tormented beasts, and discovering the truth of the chosen one.
Why similar: Survival Horror 17.5%, Horror 17%, Dark 10.2%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, First-Person 9.1%
- #56 Left Alone
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 643 reviews2016
Dev: SpeedTutor
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Left Alone plunges you into a first-person psychological horror journey, where darkness and memories intertwine. As secrets emerge from shadows, use your wits to solve puzzles and explore haunting, forgotten locations. Every step echoes with the past; can you face the truths that await?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.4%, Horror 13.2%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Survival Horror 11%, First-Person 9.6%
- #57 Visage
68% matchVery Positive84% of 10,723 reviews2020
Dev: SadSquare Studio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 29.5%, Psychological Horror 22.2%, Survival Horror 15.3%, Dark 9.7%, First-Person 7.2%
- #58 MADiSON
67% matchVery Positive87% of 3,329 reviews2022
Dev: BLOODIOUS GAMES
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 22.6%, Psychological Horror 19.9%, Survival Horror 16.3%, Dark 12.4%, First-Person 9.4%
- #59 Scarred
67% matchMixed58% of 123 reviews2025
Dev: KOEX studioPub: iterco
Windows
Scarred is a first-person atmospheric horror puzzle game where you must uncover the truth about one of your schoolmates before it’s too late. Traverse a world of nightmares inspired by nostalgic Singaporean architecture as you fight to survive.
Why similar: Horror 15.3%, Survival Horror 15.1%, Psychological Horror 15%, Dark 12.2%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #60 Inside the Backrooms
66% matchVery Positive80% of 46,110 reviews2022
Dev: MrFatcat
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 28.2%, Survival Horror 18.7%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Puzzle 9.2%, First-Person 7%
