- #1 Poppy Playtime
97% matchVery Positive88% of 139,299 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 22.8%, Survival Horror 14.3%, Psychological Horror 8.7%, First-Person 8.4%, Puzzle 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game is the definitive mascot horror experience featuring an abandoned toy factory and similar puzzle-solving mechanics.
- #2 Bendy and the Ink Machine
96% matchVery Positive89% of 35,388 reviews2017
Dev: Joey Drew Studios
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 12.8 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 20%, Survival Horror 13.9%, Cartoony 12.2%, First-Person 10.1%, Dark 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same core concept of a corrupted, cartoony world where mascots come to life to terrorize the player.
- #3 My Friendly Neighborhood
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,370 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 21.2%, Lore-Rich 17.2%, Horror 15.5%, First-Person 10.9%, Puzzle 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This survival horror game features puppet-themed monsters in a television studio setting that perfectly mirrors the vibe of Banban.
- #4 Garten of Banban 2
95% matchMixed67% of 4,442 reviews2023
Dev: Euphoric Brothers
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 11.5%, Survival Horror 10.3%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Cartoony 9.5%, Lore-Rich 8%
Why You'll Like It: The direct predecessor provides essential context and continues the established gameplay loop of the series.
- #5 Bendy and the Dark Revival
94% matchVery Positive93% of 15,048 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: Survival Horror 19.9%, Horror 18.7%, Cartoony 12.6%, First-Person 11.7%, Dark 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A more modern, polished take on the mascot horror genre with improved stealth and puzzle mechanics.
- #6 Choo-Choo Charles
94% matchVery Positive91% of 17,195 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 27.1%, Horror 18.3%, Dark 11.9%, First-Person 11.6%, Psychological Horror 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a terrifying, monstrous mascot that stalks the player in an open-world environment.
- #7 Garten of Banban 4
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,890 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: Survival Horror 10.9%, Horror 10.8%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Cartoony 9.6%, Lore-Rich 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the lore and introduces new, bizarre creatures that fit the established aesthetic.
- #8 Amanda the Adventurer
91% matchVery Positive94% of 7,169 reviews2023
Dev: MANGLEDmaw GamesPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 2.9 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 24.3%, First-Person 13.8%, Mystery 11.6%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Puzzle 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: It utilizes the trope of cursed children's media to create a deeply unsettling and psychological horror experience.
- #9 Garten of Banban
92% matchMixed53% of 12,694 reviews2023
Dev: Euphoric Brothers
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 16.2 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: Survival Horror 10%, Psychological Horror 9.3%, Lore-Rich 8.9%, Horror 8.8%, Cartoony 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: The original game that started the franchise, essential for understanding the foundation of the series.
- #10 Baldi's Basics Plus
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 11,064 reviews2020
Dev: Basically GamesPub: Basically Games, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 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 28.7%, Survival Horror 22.2%, First-Person 16.6%, Surreal 14.7%, 3D 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title turns an educational setting into a surreal, fast-paced nightmare that feels very similar to the kindergarten setting of Banban.
- #11 Hello Neighbor
90% matchVery Positive86% of 30,710 reviews2017
Dev: Dynamic PixelsPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 16.1 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 22.2%, Survival Horror 18.3%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Surreal 11.5%, First-Person 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on stealth and puzzle-solving within a domestic, cartoony environment that hides dark secrets.
- #12 Dark Deception
89% matchVery Positive89% of 23,693 reviews2018
Dev: Glowstick Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 34.6%, Survival Horror 18.3%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, First-Person 11.8%, Dark 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It combines arcade-style gameplay with high-stakes mascot horror, forcing players to navigate mazes while being hunted.
- #13 Garten of Banban 6
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,329 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 10.7%, Horror 10.6%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Cartoony 9.6%, Dark 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the narrative arc of the series with the same familiar puzzle-horror gameplay.
- #14 Garten of Banban 7
88% matchVery Positive83% of 1,623 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 10.8%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Survival Horror 10.3%, Cartoony 9.5%, Lore-Rich 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers more of the same exploration and mascot-themed encounters that fans of the series expect.
- #15 Garten of Banban 8: Anti Devil
87% matchVery Positive87% of 1,551 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 11.6%, Survival Horror 10.5%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Cartoony 9.8%, Dark 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: The latest entry provides further depth into the strange world of the kindergarten.
- #16 The Baby In Yellow
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,337 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: Lore-Rich 18.1%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Horror 15.9%, Surreal 13.6%, First-Person 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a creepy, supernatural child-like entity in a domestic setting that evokes similar feelings of unease.
- #17 Hello Neighbor 2
86% matchVery Positive80% of 5,512 reviews2022
Dev: Eerie GuestPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 21.1 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: Survival Horror 15%, Horror 13.9%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, First-Person 10.2%, Dark 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: It refines the stealth-horror formula of the original with more complex AI and a larger environment to explore.
- #18 Backrooms: Lost Tape
84% matchVery Positive82% of 1,382 reviews2022
Dev: Cortez Productions
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.7 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 14.4%, Lore-Rich 12.2%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Horror 11.8%, Dark 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric exploration and psychological dread in a confined, liminal space.
- #19 Egghead Gumpty
85% matchMixed67% of 66 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 10.8%, Lore-Rich 9.3%, Psychological Horror 8.7%, Cartoony 8.6%, Horror 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: An indie mascot horror title that captures the same low-poly, unsettling aesthetic as the Banban series.
- #20 Granny
84% matchVery Positive94% of 10,419 reviews2018
Dev: DVloper
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 31.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
You have to escape Granny`s house...You have five days...
Why similar: Survival Horror 27.6%, Horror 27.5%, First-Person 12.9%, Puzzle 10.1%, Dark 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person escape horror game that relies on tension and puzzle-solving to survive.
- #21 Don't Be Afraid 2
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 262 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: Survival Horror 13.6%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Horror 12%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Dark 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a heavy focus on puzzle-solving and atmospheric horror in a first-person perspective.
- #22 The Empty Eyes
82% matchVery Positive81% of 57 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: Survival Horror 17.4%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Horror 16%, Thriller 10%, Mystery 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: An indie horror game that relies on mystery and psychological tension to keep the player engaged.
- #23 FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 12,998 reviews2019
Dev: Steel Wool StudiosPub: ScottGames
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 15.8 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: Horror 27.3%, Survival Horror 20.8%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, First-Person 11.2%, Dark 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: This collection is the quintessential experience for fans of mascot-based jump-scare horror.
- #24 Bad Cheese
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 619 reviews2025
Dev: Simon LukasikPub: Feardemic
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Psychological Horror 14.6%, Cartoony 13.7%, Horror 13.6%, Walking Simulator 11%, First-Person 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A cartoony horror game that leans into the absurd and grotesque elements of mascot-based scares.
- #25 Forest Asylum 2
79% 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 22%, Psychological Horror 20.6%, Horror 14.3%, Dark 10.4%, Walking Simulator 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a survival-horror experience with a focus on navigating dangerous, enclosed environments.
- #26 Inside Depth 6
81% matchVery Positive85% of 250 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: Psychological Horror 16.8%, Horror 16.6%, Dark 14.5%, Thriller 13.2%, Puzzle 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that emphasizes exploration and uncovering dark mysteries in a strange facility.
- #27 MUZY
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 236 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 11.6%, Survival Horror 11.6%, Psychological Horror 9.1%, Lore-Rich 9%, Cartoony 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: An indie horror title that offers a unique, surreal adventure experience with a focus on atmosphere.
- #28 Garten of Banban 0
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 4,186 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 11.5%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Survival Horror 10.1%, Cartoony 9.1%, Dark 7.9%
- #29 Backrooms Doors
79% matchMixed69% of 85 reviews2023
Dev: Performance Artist
Windows
Backrooms Doors - This is an atmospheric first-person horror game. Explore spaces that can't exist in the real world and find your way out before the entities find you.
Why similar: Survival Horror 19.1%, Horror 15.3%, Dark 12.9%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, First-Person 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror game that emphasizes the feeling of being trapped in a labyrinthine structure.
- #30 Missing Banban
76% matchVery Positive93% of 296 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 38.4%, Cartoony 35.6%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Action 7.7%, Adventure 5.3%
- #31 Granny 3
77% matchVery Positive91% of 1,302 reviews2021
Dev: DVloper
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
You have to escape Granny and Grandpa...You have five days...
Why similar: Horror 25%, Survival Horror 18.5%, First-Person 15.7%, Puzzle 13.9%, Dark 13.7%
- #32 Dark Pals: The 1st Floor
74% matchVery Positive89% of 654 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 15.7%, Horror 12.8%, Cartoony 12.3%, Survival Horror 12.2%, Psychological Horror 9.6%
- #33 I'm on Observation Duty 3
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 364 reviews2020
Dev: Notovia
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
A thrilling psychological horror game. Your job is to look for anomalies in a haunted house. If you see anyhting suspicious (furniture moving, extra objects, intruders), take a photo and send a report. Includes both VR- (windows only) and non-VR (windows, mac, linux)-versions.
Why similar: Survival Horror 18.9%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Horror 14%, Mystery 9.6%, First-Person 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that requires careful observation and pattern recognition to survive.
- #34 Backrooms: Exit from Supermarket
76% 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 16.1%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Horror 13.8%, Dark 12.2%, Walking Simulator 10.5%
- #35 The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game
75% matchVery Positive85% of 817 reviews2025
Dev: Steelkrill Studio
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 22.6%, Psychological Horror 20%, Thriller 13.1%, Dark 11.9%, Walking Simulator 10%
- #36 Left Alone
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 645 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 14.3%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Horror 11.8%, Survival Horror 11.3%, First-Person 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving in a 3D environment, perfect for those who enjoy the pacing of Banban.
- #37 Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic
73% matchVery Positive86% of 10,955 reviews2025
Dev: Steel Wool StudiosPub: ScottGames
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 11.8 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 28.8%, Survival Horror 20.1%, First-Person 15.1%, 3D 7.4%, Thriller 7.2%
- #38 Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach
73% matchVery Positive86% of 69,088 reviews2021
Dev: Steel Wool StudiosPub: ScottGames
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 30.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 26.5%, Horror 24.1%, First-Person 13.5%, Thriller 8.1%, 3D 6%
- #39 Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek
75% matchVery Positive85% of 1,402 reviews2019
Dev: Dynamic PixelsPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.2 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 23.7%, Cartoony 18.6%, First-Person 16.6%, Puzzle 13.5%, 3D 7.4%
- #40 MADiSON
73% matchVery Positive87% of 3,345 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 20.4%, Psychological Horror 20%, Survival Horror 16.9%, Dark 12.8%, First-Person 9.3%
- #41 Five Nights at Freddy's 3
74% matchVery Positive90% of 11,183 reviews2015
Dev: Scott Cawthon
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Thirty years after Freddy Fazbear's Pizza closed it's doors, the events that took place there have become nothing more than a rumor and a childhood memory, but the owners of "Fazbear's Fright: The Horror Attraction" are determined to revive the legend and make the experience as authentic as possible for patrons, going to great l
Why similar: Horror 26.8%, Survival Horror 22.9%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, First-Person 12.1%, Dark 8%
- #42 Cakey's Twisted Bakery
72% matchMixed69% of 1,313 reviews2024
Dev: TinyMindz
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 24%
It's bake or die at Cakey's Bakery, where human children are the secret ingredient to strange monsters' delicious pastries. Find the recipe for survival to escape the bakery and it's sweet and scary staff!
Why similar: Cartoony 17.5%, Dark 13%, Puzzle 11.9%, First-Person 11.9%, Horror 10.3%
- #43 Bendy: Secrets of the Machine
71% matchVery Positive82% of 2,120 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 18.1%, Cartoony 15.5%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Dark 11.6%, First-Person 10.4%
- #44 Granny Remake
71% matchVery Positive82% of 2,076 reviews2023
Dev: FerriteLabs
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Live or die in silence. Granny Remake is a tense first-person survival horror in a reimagined, trap-filled house. Search for keys and tools, stay quiet while Granny reacts to noise, and escape by car, police rescue, the front door — or the hidden UFO route.
Why similar: Survival Horror 20.3%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Horror 15.7%, Dark 12.7%, Thriller 11.3%
- #45 Haus Of Irndrous
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Ryle AfgarnPub: Ryan Afgarn
Windows
Welcome to the Afgarn Mansion. Don’t ask why it’s empty. Nor why the lights flicker. The more you ask, the more they’ll want to answer. Find your father. If you hear voices, don’t respond. The experiments are still inside. They know you entered. And they’re eager to have you close.
Why similar: Survival Horror 16.5%, Horror 13.4%, Dark 11.4%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Thriller 10.7%
- #46 Uh Oh!
70% matchVery Positive86% of 98 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 17.9%, Horror 15.1%, Dark 10.4%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Lore-Rich 9.4%
- #47 Joyville
72% 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 19.9%, Horror 15.6%, Psychological Horror 15%, First-Person 10.6%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #48 Little Nightmares III
70% matchMixed47% of 20,130 reviews2025
Dev: Supermassive GamesPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Little Nightmares III is an atmospheric adventure game in which you follow the journey of Low and Alone, two best friends in search of a way out of the Nowhere. In 2 players online cooperation or solo with an A.I., work together to solve puzzles and survive in this nightmarish world.
Why similar: Horror 30%, Puzzle 16.7%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Dark 12.7%, Atmospheric 9.8%
- #49 Evil Nun: The Broken Mask
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,105 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 20.7%, Horror 16%, Psychological Horror 14%, Dark 10.4%, First-Person 9.8%
- #50 Jumpscare Simulator: System Breach
68% matchVery Positive91% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: Durultay Games
Windows
Jumpscare Simulator is a sci-fi horror game featuring a story-driven main game and two additional game modes. Pass through doors carefully, battle the simulation, and try to fall from your seat as little as possible!
Why similar: Survival Horror 14.5%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Horror 13.2%, Dark 11.6%, Walking Simulator 11.6%
- #51 Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1
70% matchVery Positive85% of 993 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: Survival Horror 20.8%, Horror 18.4%, Cartoony 14.5%, Puzzle 12.7%, First-Person 8.9%
- #52 Joyville 2
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 210 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 18.3%, Survival Horror 17.8%, Dark 13.7%, Puzzle 10.7%, First-Person 10.5%
- #53 Baby Blues Nightmares - Toddler Horror Game
68% matchVery Positive91% of 184 reviews2024
Dev: Steelkrill Studio
Windows
Baby Blues Nightmares is a survival horror stealth game where you play as a toddler going into a little adventure with your tricycle which you can fix, maintain and customize. Paddle, hide and survive but remember; try not to cry when you are scared.. or the monsters will hear you and get you.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.4%, Cartoony 17.1%, Horror 16.6%, Walking Simulator 14.8%, First-Person 11.9%
- #54 Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5
69% matchVery Positive87% of 6,228 reviews2020
Dev: Eerie GuestPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.6 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 21.5%, Cartoony 15.3%, Horror 15.2%, Puzzle 12.1%, First-Person 11.1%
- #55 PROJECT: PLAYTIME
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 57,148 reviews2022
Dev: Mob Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.5 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 23.7%, Horror 18.9%, Lore-Rich 10.5%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Puzzle 9.7%
- #56 Subliminal
66% matchMostly Positive73% of 3,437 reviews2026
Dev: Accidental StudiosPub: Gone Shootin
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Subliminal is a psychological horror game inspired by the urban legend of The Backrooms. Bleeding edge lighting and rendering, handcrafted open-ended levels, light and perspective-based puzzles, nostalgic spaces, unfamiliar faces, and a rotting feeling that something is not quite right.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.8%, Horror 14.5%, Thriller 12.3%, Surreal 12%, Mystery 10.7%
- #57 File Destined
68% matchVery Positive87% of 439 reviews2023
Dev: Metavision Studio
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 17.2%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Dark 12%, Horror 10.4%
- #58 Shifting To The Backrooms
66% matchVery Positive86% of 70 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: Psychological Horror 16.8%, Horror 16.3%, Walking Simulator 13.3%, First-Person 10.9%, Puzzle 9.8%
- #59 Hello Neighbor VR: Search and Rescue
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 294 reviews2023
Dev: Steel Wool StudiosPub: tinyBuild
Windows
A suspenseful family-friendly VR experience set in the Hello Neighbor Universe.
Why similar: Survival Horror 25.6%, Cartoony 17.5%, Horror 16%, First-Person 12.1%, Dark 10.6%
- #60 Enter The Backrooms
67% matchVery Positive87% of 1,057 reviews2021
Dev: Justin KrohPub: Cosmic Crow Creations
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
An indie psychological horror experience about surviving infinity. Navigate an endless expanse of rooms, ascend through various levels, gather items and artifacts, avoid going insane, evade corrupted entities, and see just how deep the realm known as The Backrooms goes.
Why similar: Survival Horror 22.1%, Psychological Horror 19.1%, Horror 15.3%, Walking Simulator 15%, First-Person 9.3%