- #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 25.5%, Survival Horror 13.7%, Psychological Horror 8.5%, First-Person 8.5%, Puzzle 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game is the definitive mascot horror experience featuring a mysterious facility and puzzle-solving mechanics very similar to the Banban series.
- #2 Bendy and the Ink Machine
96% 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 21.3%, Survival Horror 13%, Cartoony 12.2%, First-Person 9.9%, Dark 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: It features a classic, unsettling cartoon aesthetic that perfectly mirrors the dark, mascot-driven atmosphere of the Banban games.
- #3 Bendy and the Dark Revival
96% 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 19.8%, Survival Horror 18.6%, Cartoony 12.6%, First-Person 11.4%, Dark 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the original's atmosphere with more refined stealth and survival mechanics in a twisted, ink-filled world.
- #4 Garten of Banban 7
95% 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 10.2%, Cartoony 10.1%, Dark 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: As a direct predecessor in the series, it offers the same core gameplay loop and narrative progression found in the latest installment.
- #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 10.9%, Cartoony 10.3%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Dark 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It maintains the series' focus on first-person puzzle-solving and psychological tension within the iconic Banban setting.
- #6 Garten of Banban 6
94% 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 12%, Survival Horror 10.7%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Cartoony 10.2%, Dark 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This entry continues the exploration of the kindergarten with familiar mechanics and expanding lore that fans of the series will appreciate.
- #7 My Friendly Neighborhood
93% 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 20.5%, Horror 17.2%, Lore-Rich 15.3%, First-Person 11%, Puzzle 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully blends a colorful, puppet-filled world with survival-horror gameplay that feels like a direct thematic cousin to Banban.
- #8 Garten of Banban 3
92% 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 11.6%, Survival Horror 10.5%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Cartoony 9.8%, Dark 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This chapter deepens the mystery of the facility while keeping the signature cartoony yet dark visual style consistent.
- #9 Garten of Banban 2
91% matchMixed67% of 4,421 reviews2023
Dev: Euphoric Brothers
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.5 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 13.1%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Survival Horror 10.3%, Cartoony 10.2%, Dark 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: An essential early entry that established the core puzzle and exploration mechanics that define the series.
- #10 Garten of Banban
91% 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 10.1%, Survival Horror 10.1%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Cartoony 8.8%, Lore-Rich 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: The original game that started the phenomenon, perfect for understanding the roots of the kindergarten's dark secrets.
- #11 Joyville
90% 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 18.7%, Horror 16.8%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, First-Person 10.4%, Puzzle 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a creepy, abandoned summer camp setting with mascot-themed puzzles that align closely with the Banban experience.
- #12 Joyville 2
89% 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 19.6%, Survival Horror 16.8%, Dark 13.6%, Puzzle 10.7%, First-Person 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: The sequel builds upon the first game's mascot horror foundation with more complex puzzles and a continued focus on psychological dread.
- #13 Zoonomaly
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 930 reviews2024
Dev: LIGHTS ARE OFF LLC
Windows
You must survive a monster infested zoo while searching for key shards that unlock the truth to its origin. Collect all the key shards by solving puzzles throughout the grounds and put a stop to the monster mayhem.
Why similar: Horror 30.2%, Puzzle 16.8%, First-Person 16.8%, Survival Horror 8.9%, 3D 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers an open-world take on mascot horror, tasking players with solving puzzles while avoiding terrifying creatures in a zoo setting.
- #14 Choo-Choo Charles
88% 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 26.1%, Horror 20%, Dark 12.1%, First-Person 11.7%, Psychological Horror 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique, terrifying mascot-like entity that stalks the player, blending action and survival elements in a similar vein.
- #15 Garten of Banban 0
87% 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 12.9%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Survival Horror 10%, Cartoony 9.6%, Dark 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This prequel provides additional context and gameplay that fits perfectly into the established lore of the kindergarten.
- #16 Hello Neighbor 2
86% 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 15.3%, Survival Horror 14.6%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Puzzle 10.3%, Dark 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands the scope of the original with more complex AI and a larger, more interactive environment to explore.
- #17 Evil Nun: The Broken Mask
85% 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%, Horror 17.6%, Psychological Horror 14%, Dark 10.6%, First-Person 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a high-tension, first-person survival experience where you must solve puzzles while avoiding a persistent, terrifying antagonist.
- #18 Egghead Gumpty
86% 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 11%, Horror 9.9%, Cartoony 9.4%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Lore-Rich 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A niche mascot horror title that captures the same 'creepy cartoon' aesthetic and first-person exploration found in Banban.
- #19 Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach
84% 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 26.4%, Survival Horror 25.6%, First-Person 13.5%, Cartoony 6.2%, 3D 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: It brings the iconic mascot horror franchise into a 3D, free-roaming environment that feels very similar to the Banban series.
- #20 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 14.6%, Horror 13.7%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Lore-Rich 11.4%, Dark 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly claustrophobic and atmospheric horror experience that relies on exploration and psychological tension.
- #21 Amanda the Adventurer
82% 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 25.9%, First-Person 13.5%, Mystery 11.8%, Puzzle 11.4%, Psychological Horror 11%
Why You'll Like It: It uses a deceptive, educational-show aesthetic to hide a dark, psychological horror story that resonates with the Banban vibe.
- #22 Dark Deception
83% matchVery Positive89% of 23,549 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 36.5%, Survival Horror 17%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, First-Person 11.4%, Dark 7%
Why You'll Like It: This first-person horror game focuses on navigating maze-like levels while being hunted by iconic, mascot-style monsters.
- #23 MADiSON
82% 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 21.9%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Survival Horror 16%, Dark 12.8%, First-Person 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: While more grounded in psychological horror, it shares the intense, puzzle-heavy first-person gameplay loop found in the Banban series.
- #24 Bad Cheese
79% 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 15.5%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Cartoony 14.8%, First-Person 10%, Dark 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title leans into the cartoony, psychological horror aesthetic, making it a strong thematic match for the Banban series.
- #25 Hello Neighbor
81% 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 24.9%, Survival Horror 18%, Psychological Horror 15%, First-Person 10.7%, Puzzle 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the first-person puzzle and stealth-horror DNA, focusing on uncovering the secrets of a mysterious, colorful environment.
- #26 Don't Be Afraid 2
80% 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 13.6%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Survival Horror 13.5%, Dark 10.6%, First-Person 9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a similar first-person horror experience with a heavy emphasis on puzzle-solving and atmospheric dread.
- #27 Uh Oh!
79% 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 17.2%, Horror 16.5%, Dark 10.5%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, First-Person 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror game that emphasizes puzzle-solving and exploration in a way that feels familiar to fans of mascot-themed horror.
- #28 Inside Depth 6
81% 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 18.8%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Dark 15.2%, Thriller 9.7%, Puzzle 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on atmospheric exploration and uncovering dark secrets in a way that mirrors the investigative nature of Banban.
- #29 The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game
78% 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 23.5%, Psychological Horror 21.2%, Dark 13%, Thriller 10%, Puzzle 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: The found-footage style and psychological horror elements provide a similar sense of immersion and unease to the Banban games.
- #30 Dark Pals: The 1st Floor
76% 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: Horror 14.5%, Lore-Rich 14.3%, Cartoony 13.1%, Survival Horror 12.2%, Psychological Horror 9.9%
- #31 Missing Banban
77% 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 39.3%, Cartoony 34.3%, Action 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Adventure 6.6%
- #32 Backrooms Doors
78% matchMixed68% 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 18.3%, Horror 16.6%, Dark 13%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, First-Person 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a 3D, first-person survival experience that captures the same sense of dread and exploration found in the Banban series.
- #33 MUZY
77% 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%, Survival Horror 11.4%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Cartoony 9%, Lore-Rich 8.1%
- #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 15.8%, Horror 15.4%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Dark 12.7%, First-Person 8.9%
- #35 I'm on Observation Duty 8
73% matchVery Positive96% of 219 reviews2025
Dev: Notovia
Windows · Mac · Linux
As an employee of a mysterious organization your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies using your sharp eyes and good memory. Can you survive the entire night shift or will you succumb into paranoia?
Why similar: Psychological Horror 29%, Horror 26.5%, Puzzle 12.3%, Mystery 8.5%, Atmospheric 7.8%
- #36 Cakey's Twisted Bakery
75% matchMixed69% of 1,310 reviews2024
Dev: TinyMindz
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 22.9 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 12.8%, Puzzle 11.8%, First-Person 11.5%, Horror 10.9%
- #37 Hello Neighbor VR: Search and Rescue
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 289 reviews2023
Dev: Steel Wool StudiosPub: tinyBuild
Windows
A suspenseful family-friendly VR experience set in the Hello Neighbor Universe.
Why similar: Survival Horror 23.8%, Cartoony 17.4%, Horror 17%, First-Person 11.8%, Dark 10.4%
- #38 The Empty Eyes
73% 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 18%, Survival Horror 17.2%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Mystery 9.9%, Dark 9.2%
- #39 File Destined
74% 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 17.6%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Dark 13%, Horror 12.1%, Walking Simulator 9.3%
- #40 Bendy: Secrets of the Machine
73% 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 19.8%, Cartoony 15.9%, Dark 11.8%, Puzzle 10.4%, First-Person 10.4%
- #41 Baby Blues Nightmares - Toddler Horror Game
71% 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: Horror 18.4%, Cartoony 17.9%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, First-Person 12.1%, Walking Simulator 9.7%
- #42 Incoming Evil
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 59 reviews2019
Dev: CodelessMan
Windows
A first-person horror game Incoming Evil, you will explore an unsolved event about 3 missing people. Nobody knows what happened to them, the police could not solve the case. You are an experienced detective; the case handed over to you.
Why similar: Horror 20.7%, Psychological Horror 20%, First-Person 14.5%, Dark 13.3%, Puzzle 10.2%
- #43 From The Other Side
70% matchVery Positive83% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Vania Studios
Windows
"From the Other Side" immerses you in a chilling first-person psychological horror game. You are Steve, a security guard on his first night at work, tasked with monitoring security cameras and fixing unsettling anomalies that will make you question reality.
Why similar: Horror 16.8%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Dark 12.4%, First-Person 10.1%, Walking Simulator 10%
- #44 Sparky Marky: Episode 1
72% matchMixed64% of 253 reviews2023
Dev: Clapperheads
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%
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 17.7%, Horror 15.7%, Cartoony 14.8%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, First-Person 9.6%
- #45 The Baby In Yellow
69% 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 18.6%, Psychological Horror 17%, Lore-Rich 17%, First-Person 11.7%, Puzzle 10.9%
- #46 Devil Inside Us: Roots of Evil
71% matchVery Positive96% of 67 reviews2021
Dev: Fernando TittzPub: Mr.Skull Game Studio
Windows
In this story focused horror game, you are a priest! And you need to help a family with their cursed house, explore, follow your visions, find the root, and exorcize it!
Why similar: Survival Horror 18.2%, Horror 16.4%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, First-Person 10.2%, Dark 9%
- #47 Finding Frankie
68% matchVery Positive89% of 1,911 reviews2024
Dev: SUPERLOU
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Finding Frankie invites YOU to a true experience of terror as you compete in a terrifyingly twisted parkour show. Stealthily navigate around horrifying characters and swing through challenging parkour courses. This is one game show you won’t want to miss!
Why similar: Horror 22.4%, Dark 15%, Lore-Rich 14.9%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, First-Person 12.5%
- #48 Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek
71% 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%, Cartoony 18.5%, First-Person 16.1%, Puzzle 13.4%, 3D 7%
- #49 Andy's Apple Farm
70% matchVery Positive89% of 678 reviews2021
Dev: M36 Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 1.1 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Play minigames and discover the hidden truth in this retro-style horror game
Why similar: Horror 23.9%, Psychological Horror 21.5%, Cartoony 21.1%, Walking Simulator 10.4%, Dark 9.8%
- #50 Platform 8
68% matchVery Positive87% of 2,690 reviews2024
Dev: KOTAKE CREATEPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 45%
You are trapped on a train that runs forever. Keep an eye out for anomalies and find a way out.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.1%, Horror 12.5%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Puzzle 11%, Dark 10.3%
- #51 Haus Of Irndrous
69% 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 16.3%, Horror 15%, Dark 11.7%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, First-Person 8.9%
- #52 Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic
66% 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 31.2%, Survival Horror 19.1%, First-Person 15.1%, 3D 7.3%, Atmospheric 5.6%
- #53 The Devil is in the Details
68% matchVery Positive99% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: HideWorks
Windows
A survival horror spot-the-difference game set in a twisted Hell gameshow. Demons will distract you, torment you, or try to kill you. The Arbiter is your mysterious guide—sometimes helpful, sometimes...not so much. Spot the anomalies or suffer the consequences.
Why similar: Horror 22.6%, Survival Horror 18.9%, Puzzle 12.7%, Surreal 11.2%, Mystery 9.8%
- #54 Enter The Backrooms
70% matchVery Positive88% of 1,046 reviews2021
Dev: Justin KrohPub: Cosmic Crow Creations
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 22.5%, Psychological Horror 19.9%, Horror 17.7%, Walking Simulator 10.2%, First-Person 9.9%
- #55 Left Alone
72% 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: Horror 13.4%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Survival Horror 11.3%, First-Person 9.9%, Walking Simulator 9.5%
- #56 Darkness Under My Bed
69% matchVery Positive91% of 95 reviews2021
Dev: Desert Fox
Windows
Wander through intricate maze under the bed, and discover the secrets hidden in the long, dark tunnels. Document the existence of monsters. Retrieve the stolen treasures and memories.
Why similar: Horror 20%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, Dark 13.3%, First-Person 12.5%, Mystery 11%
- #57 Dread Flats
65% matchVery Positive84% of 1,518 reviews2025
Dev: Ghostcase
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
This is a first-person Chinese horror game, players will go to a murder building, uncover the truth of the murder, find the missing people..
Why similar: Horror 17.1%, Survival Horror 14%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Mystery 8.7%, Dark 7.6%
- #58 Ontotis
67% matchVery Positive83% of 115 reviews2023
Dev: Xenoplasis Games
Windows
Ontotis is a psychological horror game crafted by a solo developer focusing on atmosphere, mystery and an engaging story. Uncover scattered clues to unveil the chilling fate of the house's residents, while encountering a mysterious humanlike figure seemingly connected to them in their haunting tale.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.1%, Horror 14.1%, Mystery 11.7%, First-Person 7.6%, Walking Simulator 7.4%
- #59 Project Liminal 2
64% 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 19.3%, First-Person 13.4%, Action 12.5%, Adventure 11.9%, Dark 10.7%
- #60 Horror inside the forest
66% matchVery Positive92% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: Erik García Díaz
Windows
Plunge into the captivating realm of "Horror Inside the Forest," an exhilarating game that tests your bravery. Explore a mysterious forest, confront supernatural forces, uncover secrets, survive the darkness, and escape its shadowy embrace in this immersive horror experience.
Why similar: Survival Horror 53.9%, Adventure 12.5%, First-Person 11.7%, Singleplayer 6.1%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
