- #1 Poppy Playtime
97% matchVery Positive88% of 132,662 reviews2021
Dev: Mob Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.8 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 21.2%, Survival Horror 14.2%, Psychological Horror 8.4%, First-Person 7.7%, Dark 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive mascot horror experience featuring a abandoned toy factory and similar puzzle-heavy exploration mechanics.
- #2 Bendy and the Ink Machine
96% matchVery Positive89% of 34,313 reviews2017
Dev: Joey Drew Studios
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 12.5 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 18.1%, Survival Horror 13.8%, Cartoony 11.4%, Dark 9.6%, First-Person 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully combines a retro cartoon aesthetic with dark, psychological horror and first-person exploration.
- #3 Five Nights at Freddy's
96% matchVery Positive94% of 57,765 reviews2014
Dev: Scott Cawthon
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Welcome to your new summer job at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, where kids and parents alike come for entertainment and food! The main attraction is Freddy Fazbear, of course; and his two friends. They are animatronic robots, programmed to please the crowds!
Why similar: Horror 26.4%, Survival Horror 22.7%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Dark 11.5%, First-Person 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational title of the mascot horror genre that established the trope of seemingly friendly animatronics turning into terrifying threats.
- #4 Hello Neighbor
95% matchVery Positive85% of 27,665 reviews2017
Dev: Dynamic PixelsPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 15.8 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 19.8%, Survival Horror 17.9%, Surreal 15.9%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, First-Person 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar suburban-mystery vibe where you must infiltrate a strange location while avoiding a persistent, intelligent antagonist.
- #5 Garten of Banban 2
94% matchMixed67% of 4,368 reviews2023
Dev: Euphoric Brothers
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Continue the story of Banban’s Kindergarten. Delve deeper into the bizarre establishment where the place was left suspiciously empty. Try to survive the unexpected residents, all while uncovering the truth behind the place…
Why similar: Horror 9.9%, Survival Horror 9.8%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Lore-Rich 8.7%, Cartoony 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel continues the narrative and puzzle-solving gameplay established in the first installment.
- #6 Dark Deception
94% matchVery Positive89% of 23,237 reviews2018
Dev: Glowstick Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Death awaits you in Dark Deception, a story-driven first-person horror maze game. There's nowhere to hide & nowhere to catch your breath. Run or die - it's your choice. Trapped in a realm of nightmarish mazes with a mysterious woman, your only hope of survival is to find a way to escape.
Why similar: Horror 32%, Survival Horror 18.5%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, First-Person 11%, Dark 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style horror game that uses vibrant, cartoony environments to mask intense survival-horror gameplay.
- #7 Amanda the Adventurer
93% matchVery Positive94% of 7,050 reviews2023
Dev: MANGLEDmaw GamesPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 21.4%, Mystery 14%, First-Person 12.2%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Puzzle 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Uses a deceptive, low-budget children's show aesthetic to hide a deeply unsettling and mysterious narrative.
- #8 Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered
92% matchVery Positive93% of 15,106 reviews2022
Dev: Basically GamesPub: Basically Games, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Escape Baldi's schoolhouse again in this new remastered version of Baldi's Basics Classic! Use stealth and strategy to collect all 7 notebooks and win! Featuring three games in one, gameplay improvements, a more authentic art style, accessibility improvements, and brand new ways to play!
Why similar: Survival Horror 26.9%, Horror 25.5%, Surreal 20.1%, First-Person 13.3%, 3D 6%
Why You'll Like It: Uses a parody of 90s educational games to create a stressful, surreal, and highly memorable horror experience.
- #9 My Friendly Neighborhood
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,292 reviews2023
Dev: John SzymanskiPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.0 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 20.7%, Lore-Rich 19.4%, Horror 13.9%, First-Person 9.8%, Puzzle 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality mascot horror game that features puppet-based enemies and a colorful, yet eerie, television studio setting.
- #10 Garten of Banban 3
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,878 reviews2023
Dev: Euphoric Brothers
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.8 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: Survival Horror 9.9%, Psychological Horror 9.3%, Lore-Rich 9%, Horror 8.7%, Cartoony 8%
Why You'll Like It: Expands the lore and introduces new mascot characters within the same familiar, colorful kindergarten setting.
- #11 Bendy and the Dark Revival
90% matchVery Positive93% of 14,556 reviews2022
Dev: Joey Drew Studios
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 10.6 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: Survival Horror 20%, Horror 17.2%, Cartoony 12%, Dark 11%, First-Person 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A direct evolution of the Bendy series that improves upon the first-person stealth and puzzle mechanics of the original.
- #12 Choo-Choo Charles
89% matchVery Positive91% of 16,941 reviews2022
Dev: Two Star Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.7 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 27.2%, Horror 16.8%, Dark 11.9%, First-Person 10.8%, Thriller 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an open-world take on mascot horror where you must survive against a terrifying, monstrous train in a remote location.
- #13 Garten of Banban 4
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,870 reviews2023
Dev: Euphoric Brothers
Windows
Median: 2.8 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: Survival Horror 10.3%, Horror 9.4%, Psychological Horror 9.3%, Cartoony 8.6%, Lore-Rich 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the exploration of the deeper levels of the facility with increased focus on environmental puzzles.
- #14 Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach
88% matchVery Positive86% of 68,416 reviews2021
Dev: Steel Wool StudiosPub: ScottGames
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 30.2 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: Survival Horror 25.5%, Horror 21.1%, Thriller 13.3%, First-Person 11.9%, 3D 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A massive departure for the series that offers a free-roam, first-person experience in a vibrant, neon-lit mall.
- #15 Garten of Banban 0
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,977 reviews2025
Dev: Euphoric Brothers
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.1 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 9.9%, Survival Horror 9.6%, Psychological Horror 9.4%, Cartoony 8.1%, Lore-Rich 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A prequel experience that provides additional context to the origins of the kindergarten's mascots.
- #16 The Baby In Yellow
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,146 reviews2023
Dev: Team Terrible
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Lore-Rich 19.6%, Surreal 18.1%, Psychological Horror 15%, Horror 13.7%, First-Person 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a surreal, babysitting-themed horror premise that relies on bizarre visuals and escalating tension.
- #17 Granny
86% matchVery Positive94% of 9,403 reviews2018
Dev: DVloper
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 33.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
You have to escape Granny`s house...You have five days...
Why similar: Survival Horror 23.5%, Horror 21.4%, VR 18%, First-Person 10.2%, Puzzle 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tense, first-person survival-horror game focused on stealth and puzzle-solving to escape a confined, hostile environment.
- #18 PROJECT: PLAYTIME
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 56,052 reviews2022
Dev: Mob Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 50%
PROJECT: PLAYTIME is a Free-to-Play multiplayer horror game where six players attempt to create one giant toy while surviving a terrifying monster that roams the toy factory. A seventh player controls the monster and is given only one goal: Find and kill everyone.
Why similar: Survival Horror 24%, Horror 17.5%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Puzzle 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer spin-off of the Poppy Playtime universe that focuses on cooperative puzzle-solving and survival.
- #19 Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
85% matchVery Positive94% of 32,569 reviews2017
Dev: Scott Cawthon
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Start your own Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria with Freddy Fazbear Pizzeria Simulator!
Why similar: Horror 31.3%, Survival Horror 30.7%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, First-Person 9.3%, Story Rich 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Blends business management simulation with the classic jump-scare horror the series is known for.
- #20 Hello Neighbor 2
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 5,069 reviews2022
Dev: Eerie GuestPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Survival Horror 14.4%, Thriller 13.7%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Horror 12.1%, Dark 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Refines the stealth-horror mechanics of the original with a larger, more open town to investigate.
- #21 Garten of Banban 6
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,301 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: Survival Horror 10.2%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Horror 9.2%, Cartoony 8.7%, Lore-Rich 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' trend of introducing increasingly bizarre and unsettling creatures to the player.
- #22 Garten of Banban 7
82% matchVery Positive83% of 1,589 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: Survival Horror 9.7%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Horror 9.4%, Lore-Rich 8.8%, Cartoony 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the next chapter of the facility's mystery with updated visuals and new puzzle mechanics.
- #23 Ultimate Custom Night
82% matchVery Positive95% of 61,937 reviews2018
Dev: Scott Cawthon
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Why similar: Survival Horror 28.8%, Horror 25.4%, Dark 11.6%, First-Person 11.1%, Psychological Horror 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an intense, customizable survival challenge that highlights the variety of mascot designs in the series.
- #24 Garten of Banban 8: Anti Devil
81% matchVery Positive87% of 1,468 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 10.1%, Survival Horror 10.1%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Cartoony 8.8%, Lore-Rich 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: The latest installment that pushes the narrative boundaries of the series further into the surreal.
- #25 Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic
79% matchVery Positive86% of 10,209 reviews2025
Dev: Steel Wool StudiosPub: ScottGames
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 11.4 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 21.3%, Survival Horror 16.8%, VR 16.1%, First-Person 11.6%, Thriller 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A recent entry that explores the origins of the series' lore through a new, first-person narrative lens.
- #26 Bendy: Secrets of the Machine
79% matchVery Positive83% of 2,091 reviews2024
Dev: Gent CorporationPub: Joey Drew Studios
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Some things are better left forgotten.
Why similar: Horror 15.6%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Cartoony 14.1%, Dark 11%, First-Person 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A shorter, experimental title that offers a unique perspective on the Bendy universe's lore.
- #27 Egghead Gumpty
81% matchMixed69% of 64 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 9.9%, Lore-Rich 9.8%, Thriller 8.1%, Psychological Horror 7.9%, Walking Simulator 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A lesser-known indie horror title that mirrors the cartoony, surreal atmosphere found in mascot horror games.
- #28 FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 12,944 reviews2019
Dev: Steel Wool StudiosPub: ScottGames
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Experience the horror in flat (non-VR) mode or VR. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are supported. A VR Headset is NOT required to play.
Why similar: VR 25.5%, Horror 18.8%, Survival Horror 15.8%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Dark 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A VR-focused collection of horror scenarios that brings the iconic animatronics into an immersive, terrifying space.
- #29 MUZY
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 215 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: Survival Horror 10.8%, Horror 9.9%, Lore-Rich 9.6%, Thriller 9.2%, Surreal 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: An indie horror game that utilizes a distinct, stylized aesthetic to deliver a creepy, puzzle-driven experience.
- #30 Hello Neighbor VR: Search and Rescue
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 281 reviews2023
Dev: Steel Wool StudiosPub: tinyBuild
Windows
A suspenseful family-friendly VR experience set in the Hello Neighbor Universe.
Why similar: VR 25.6%, Survival Horror 19.3%, Cartoony 12.6%, Horror 11.3%, First-Person 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Adapts the classic stealth-horror gameplay into an immersive VR experience that emphasizes spatial awareness.
- #31 Hello Neighbor Alpha 2
77% matchVery Positive95% of 4,485 reviews2019
Dev: Dynamic PixelsPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.8 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 15.5%, Thriller 12.7%, Surreal 12.2%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Horror 11.1%
- #32 Hello Neighbor Alpha 1
77% matchVery Positive93% of 4,022 reviews2019
Dev: Dynamic PixelsPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%
This is Alpha 1 of Hello Neighbor, 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: Survival Horror 16%, Thriller 13.3%, Cartoony 12.9%, Surreal 12.8%, Horror 11.4%
- #33 The Classrooms
75% matchVery Positive90% of 2,819 reviews2022
Dev: Xefier Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
The Classrooms is a procedural, liminal-space, found-footage, survival horror game. Explore The Classrooms and discover the various anomalies it contains; from malicious entities, to harmless oddities. And remember, it's different every time you play, so your found footage is uniquely yours.
Why similar: Survival Horror 16.7%, Surreal 16.5%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Horror 11%, Dark 9.6%
- #34 Hello Neighbor Alpha 4
76% matchVery Positive84% of 5,831 reviews2019
Dev: Dynamic PixelsPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Alpha 4 of Hello Neighbor was the final alpha during the stealth hit's development. Sneak into your creepy Neighbor's house to figure out what he's hiding.
Why similar: Horror 18.8%, Survival Horror 16.6%, Mystery 16%, First-Person 12.7%, Puzzle 11.8%
- #35 Hello Neighbor Pre-Alpha
76% matchVery Positive91% of 2,360 reviews2019
Dev: Dynamic PixelsPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 39%
The Original Pre-Alpha of Hello Neighbor, 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: Survival Horror 18.4%, Thriller 14.6%, Psychological Horror 14%, Horror 13.9%, Cartoony 10.4%
- #36 Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5
75% matchVery Positive87% of 6,166 reviews2020
Dev: Eerie GuestPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.7 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 21.7%, Cartoony 14.5%, Horror 13.9%, Puzzle 11.3%, First-Person 10.3%
- #37 The Backrooms: Lost Tape
74% matchVery Positive84% of 1,325 reviews2022
Dev: Cortez Productions
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 12.9%, Lore-Rich 12.7%, Thriller 11%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Horror 9.7%
- #38 Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,691 reviews2024
Dev: Mega Cat Studios
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Survive five nights of terror in this chilling adventure game. Travel between time periods to solve puzzles, gather clues, and outrun the threat relentlessly pursuing you. Move swiftly and stay hidden, and you may just survive. But be careful—it's not just your own life that’s on the line this time.
Why similar: Horror 51.3%, Survival Horror 10.7%, Dark 10.6%, Psychological Horror 7.6%, Adventure 7.3%
- #39 Baldi's Basics Plus
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 9,894 reviews2020
Dev: Basically GamesPub: Basically Games, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Baldi's Basics® Plus is an active stealth roguelike that parodies cheap '90s edutainment with a subtle horror twist! Play Hide & Seek with Baldi as he chases you through procedurally generated levels while using your surroundings, items, and game knowledge to shift chaos in your favor.
Why similar: Horror 25.5%, Survival Horror 21.4%, Surreal 20.5%, First-Person 15%, 3D 9.7%
- #40 Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location
74% matchVery Positive90% of 12,409 reviews2016
Dev: Scott Cawthon
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 56.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Welcome to Circus Baby's Pizza World, where family fun and interactivity go beyond anything you've seen at those *other* pizza places! Now hiring: Late night technician. Must enjoy cramped spaces and be comfortable around active machinery. Not responsible for death or dismemberment.
Why similar: Survival Horror 21.8%, Horror 20.6%, Dark 13%, First-Person 10.6%, Psychological Horror 8.5%
- #41 My Singing Monsters
71% matchVery Positive94% of 46,582 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Dive into the Musical World of My Singing Monsters! Breed them, feed them, listen to them sing! Breed & collect a menagerie of Monsters, each a living instrument! Build your paradise across 35+ Islands, customize your world, and enjoy endless music! There's never a dull moment in the Monster World!
Why similar: Cartoony 56.8%, Horror 25.9%, Casual 17.3%
- #42 The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game
70% matchVery Positive85% of 799 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 20.8%, Thriller 20.5%, Psychological Horror 18%, Dark 10.9%, Walking Simulator 10.6%
- #43 Hello Guest: Hello Neighbor 2 pre-alpha
72% matchVery Positive88% of 772 reviews2020
Dev: Eerie GuestPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Hello Guest, beloved Hello Neighbor 2 pre-alpha, a stealth horror thriller with an advanced, self-learning AI. You take the night shift as a security guard at an abandoned Golden Apple Amusement Park where a creature is hiding in the shadows. What can go wrong?
Why similar: Survival Horror 21.6%, Horror 17.7%, Puzzle 11.7%, Thriller 10.5%, Psychological Horror 10%
- #44 Kindergarten
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,143 reviews2017
Dev: Con Man GamesPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 54.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Welcome to Kindergarten! Have fun trying to learn and share...and not die. That's important too. In a school that's just not quite right, it's important to be friendly...and take out those that aren't.
Why similar: Puzzle 25.4%, Mystery 17.8%, Horror 15.6%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Story Rich 10.4%
- #45 Hello Neighbor Alpha 3
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,804 reviews2019
Dev: Dynamic PixelsPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Alpha 3 of Hello Neighbor brought the first iteration of the large house. Hello Neighbor is a stealth horror game about sneaking into your creepy Neighbor's house.
Why similar: Survival Horror 19.5%, Horror 16.4%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Cartoony 11.9%, First-Person 11%
- #46 Fears to Fathom - Home Alone
70% matchVery Positive90% of 10,232 reviews2021
Dev: Rayll
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 14%
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 32%, Psychological Horror 25.5%, First-Person 12.1%, Walking Simulator 10.4%, Atmospheric 6.2%
- #47 Sparky Marky: Episode 1
71% matchMixed64% of 246 reviews2023
Dev: Clapperheads
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Explore an abandoned children's recreational camp and uncover the dark secrets covered up by its founders. Find clues and apply specific commands in the Discord channel to find out what truly happened. But be careful: Sparky has been activated and the monster inside of it never sleeps…
Why similar: Survival Horror 16.7%, Walking Simulator 13%, Cartoony 12.2%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Horror 11.8%
- #48 Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1
70% matchVery Positive85% of 952 reviews2020
Dev: Eerie GuestPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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: Survival Horror 21.1%, Horror 17.1%, Cartoony 13.9%, Puzzle 11.9%, First-Person 8.4%
- #49 Bendy: Lone Wolf
67% matchVery Positive85% of 1,548 reviews2025
Dev: Joey Drew Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Bendy: Lone Wolf™ will tests your ability to survive against ever increasing odds. Monsters and obstacles emerge from every direction as you journey into the rubberhose halls of the world's most evil animation studio. Every day is a challenge.
Why similar: Thriller 19.5%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Cartoony 14.4%, Horror 14.3%, Mystery 11.7%
- #50 Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer
69% matchVery Positive86% of 19,028 reviews2019
Dev: HologryphPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hello Neighbor Multiplayer. Secret Neighbor is a Multiplayer Social Horror Game where a group of intruders try to rescue their friend from the Neighbor's creepy basement. Only problem is one of the intruders is the Neighbor in disguise.
Why similar: Survival Horror 21.4%, Horror 18.1%, Cartoony 16.1%, Mystery 13.3%, First-Person 11%
- #51 Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,195 reviews2023
Dev: Steel Wool StudiosPub: ScottGames
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 10.3 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: VR 55.6%, Horror 27.7%, Puzzle 9%, Singleplayer 4.3%, First-Person 3.4%
- #52 Stumble Guys
68% matchVery Positive85% of 134,609 reviews2021
Dev: Scopely
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Ready for the chaos? Stumble Guys is a 32-player, fast-paced multiplayer party royale where players dash, jump, and fall across hilarious obstacle courses in a fun race to be the last one standing.
Why similar: Action 58%, Casual 42%
- #53 Bad Parenting 1: Mr. Red Face
66% matchVery Positive87% of 2,975 reviews2024
Dev: 2OO2
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 54 min≥1hr: 17%
Mr. Red Face, a fictional character created by adults to teach their children, suddenly becomes real..
Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.2%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Horror 15.7%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Dark 11.7%
- #54 Granny: Chapter Two
69% matchVery Positive95% of 1,909 reviews2019
Dev: DVloper
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
You have to escape Granny and Grandpa...You have five days...
Why similar: Horror 29.2%, Dark 21.4%, Survival Horror 16.1%, First-Person 15.3%, Adventure 8.2%
- #55 Uh Oh!
66% matchVery Positive86% of 90 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 16.9%, Horror 13.1%, Lore-Rich 10.3%, Dark 9.8%, Thriller 9.2%
- #56 Evil Nun: The Broken Mask
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,077 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 19.4%, Thriller 13.8%, Horror 13.6%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Dark 9.7%
- #57 Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek
69% matchVery Positive84% of 1,285 reviews2019
Dev: Dynamic PixelsPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.4 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 21.3%, Cartoony 17.2%, First-Person 15.1%, Puzzle 12.3%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #58 Missing Banban
65% matchVery Positive93% of 285 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 40.4%, Cartoony 38.5%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 7.6%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #59 Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion
68% matchVery Positive93% of 15,344 reviews2015
Dev: Lag Studios
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Can you survive 1000 rooms of cute terror? Or will you break once the cuteness starts to fade off and you're running for your life from the unspeakable hideous beings that shake and writhe in bowels of this house? They wait for you, they wait and hunger for meeting you.
Why similar: Horror 29.9%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, First-Person 10.9%, Survival Horror 9.7%, Dark 9.1%
