- #1 GYLT
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,297 reviews2023
Dev: Haven MediaPub: Parallel Circles
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Shape your fears… Fear the shapes. Embark on a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions in this narrative adventure game with puzzles, stealth and action.
Why similar: Horror 19.4%, Stealth 17.5%, Exploration 15%, Puzzle 15%, Multiple Endings 12.4%
- #2 Goosebumps Dead of Night
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 83 reviews2020
Dev: Cosmic Forces
Windows
In Goosebumps Dead of Night, the best-selling Goosebumps franchise has been reimagined as a first person spooky survival adventure game for PC. Experience three chapters of gameplay with 3D graphics and chilling AI monsters. Conquer the all new Extreme Mode! With more frights and challenges!
Why similar: Adventure 97.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #3 The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication
95% matchVery Positive94% of 3,327 reviews2024
Dev: SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENTPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Try to escape with your life in a first-person survival horror adventure. Play through the eyes of four distinct characters as you evade and confront terrifying ghosts, unravel mind-bending puzzles, and unearth a sinister conspiracy…
Why similar: Stealth 20.8%, Multiple Endings 19.3%, Mystery 13.8%, Exploration 13.6%, Horror 12.4%
- #4 The Lost Crown
94% matchVery Positive83% of 525 reviews2014
Dev: Darkling Room
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on an eerie ghost-hunting adventure, featuring real evidence of paranormal activity, to solve the mystery of the Lost Crown. Be warned, to seek advice from the dead can have bitter consequences.
Why similar: Horror 46%, Adventure 36.9%, Mystery 10.1%, Atmospheric 7%
- #5 Little Goody Two Shoes
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,553 reviews2023
Dev: AstralShiftPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Venture into the woods as you play Little Goody Two Shoes, a phantasmagorical horror narrative adventure where all your decisions matter!
Why similar: Horror 24.3%, Choices Matter 17.8%, Multiple Endings 17.6%, Exploration 16%, Mystery 9.6%
- #6 Darkness Under My Bed
94% matchVery Positive91% of 96 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 35.1%, Exploration 27.6%, Mystery 16.5%, Adventure 10.2%, Atmospheric 8.9%
- #7 The Midnight Walk
91% matchVery Positive93% of 2,945 reviews2025
Dev: MoonHoodPub: Fast Travel Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Follow The Midnight Walk in a dark adventure from the minds behind Lost in Random. Befriend a lost lantern creature and light your way through a world of wonder and terror. Outsmart monsters and marvel at details in a landscape handcrafted with real clay and animated in a stop motion style.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.6%, Horror 20.3%, Stealth 19.6%, Puzzle 8.5%, Exploration 8.5%
- #8 Tormentum II
91% matchVery Positive94% of 274 reviews2026
Dev: OhNoo Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wake up inside the nightmare world you created in this standalone, hand-drawn dark fantasy point-and-click adventure with psychological horror elements. Explore islands, solve puzzles, and make morally ambiguous choices that lead to multiple endings. Inspired by H.R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Horror 15.9%, Choices Matter 14.9%, Puzzle 11.1%, Exploration 10%
- #9 Westmark Manor
92% matchMixed69% of 78 reviews2020
Dev: Nodbrim Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
What lurks in the darkest corners of the mansion? Westmark Manor is a journey into the occult, a mind-bending survival horror game, with a heavy focus on solving puzzles and exploration, inspired by the formidable H.P. Lovecraft.
Why similar: Adventure 39.7%, Puzzle 22.6%, Horror 16.5%, Mystery 15.2%, Atmospheric 4.9%
- #10 The Third Shift
90% matchVery Positive98% of 62 reviews2026
Dev: Teebowah Games
Windows
In this Game Boy styled horror game, uncover the mystery of the Roanoke Museum of History and Wonder. Get lost in its maze-like exhibits, solve peculiar puzzles, and survive being hunted by grotesque creatures from the controversial Human Body Exhibit. Can you leave the museum alive?
Why similar: Horror 26.3%, Multiple Endings 21.2%, Puzzle 19.6%, Mystery 10.4%, Adventure 10.2%
- #11 Sinheritance
89% matchVery Positive93% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: STIM GAMES
Windows
Sinheritance is a terrifying and mind-bending puzzle game. Explore every corner in an intensely oppressive atmosphere to piece together a chilling story. Every step must be taken with caution, for the deepest fears often stem from your own choices and your gradually crumbling sanity.
Why similar: Exploration 25.8%, Puzzle 22.8%, Multiple Endings 22%, Mystery 18%, Atmospheric 9.2%
- #12 Until Dawn™
88% matchVery Positive83% of 5,319 reviews2024
Dev: Ballistic MoonPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Rebuilt and enhanced for PC – Until Dawn invites you to relive the nightmare, and immerse yourself in a gripping slasher horror where every decision can make the difference between life and death.
Why similar: Choices Matter 26.5%, Horror 24.4%, Multiple Endings 18.9%, Exploration 12.5%, Adventure 6.6%
- #13 Speechless
89% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: BlazingfallgamesPub: TruemotionStudio
Windows
Speechless is a first-person psychological horror experience focused on atmosphere, emotional storytelling, repetition, and environmental transformation
Why similar: Exploration 23.9%, Horror 23.2%, Puzzle 20.9%, Stealth 9%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #14 Joyville
87% matchMostly Positive70% of 348 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: Horror 29.4%, Puzzle 22.2%, Exploration 16.4%, Mystery 13.1%, Adventure 10.9%
- #15 Liminal Shroud
84% matchVery Positive91% of 106 reviews2026
Dev: Everdeep Studios
Windows
A different kind of liminal experience. Explore surreal spaces inspired by nostalgia, discover hidden paths, and unravel a mystery that is shaped by your own mind. No monsters, no combat. Just atmosphere, discovery, and dread.
Why similar: Horror 31.5%, Exploration 26.3%, Puzzle 21%, Adventure 10.2%, Atmospheric 9.2%
- #16 Cursed Mansion
86% matchVery Positive89% of 70 reviews2023
Dev: Dragon Emperors
Windows
Rose must escape the Cursed Mansion - a demonic space that preys and feeds on fear and despair. In this horror RPG you'll solve puzzles and learn the mansion’s history. Mystery, malignant spirits, and misery everywhere. Cursed Mansion brings an eerie atmosphere which leaves one with goosebumps.
Why similar: Horror 18.4%, Multiple Endings 18%, Choices Matter 17.7%, Exploration 12.8%, Puzzle 11.2%
- #17 Horror inside the forest
85% matchVery Positive91% of 90 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: Exploration 51.2%, Adventure 42.6%, Singleplayer 6.2%
- #18 LYSA HORA: The Haunted Hill
84% matchVery Positive82% of 192 reviews2026
Dev: DENYS RUDYI GAMES
Windows
A dark sci-fi horror where ancient rituals intertwine with secret Soviet experiments. Explore atmospheric tunnels, hidden laboratories, and abandoned shrines inspired by real locations—and survive by solving intricate, mind-bending puzzles.
Why similar: Horror 28.5%, Exploration 21.2%, Puzzle 18.2%, Multiple Endings 17%, Atmospheric 8.8%
- #19 Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
86% matchVery Positive82% of 428 reviews2011
Dev: HeR Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Confront Terrifying Secrets in a Haunted Japanese Inn!
Why similar: Exploration 26%, Horror 23.1%, Puzzle 22.5%, Mystery 16.8%, Atmospheric 5.8%
- #20 Care
83% matchVery Positive95% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: The Pocket Dimension
Windows
Care is an atmospheric first person horror game with puzzle elements, where your choices have consequences. Be observant with your surroundings and unravel the horrific secrets that hide within these walls.
Why similar: Horror 20.4%, Choices Matter 16.2%, Puzzle 15.6%, Multiple Endings 14.4%, Exploration 12.8%
- #21 Fear the Spotlight
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,323 reviews2024
Dev: Cozy Game PalsPub: Blumhouse Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Fear the Spotlight is an atmospheric third-person horror adventure with a disturbing mystery to unravel. Sneak into school after hours with Vivian and Amy, survive a séance gone wrong, solve tactile puzzles, and, whatever you do, stay out of the spotlight…
Why similar: Stealth 25.9%, Horror 21%, Exploration 18.6%, Puzzle 17.8%, Adventure 8.6%
- #22 Whispering Lane: Horror
82% matchMixed63% of 171 reviews2024
Dev: Airem
Windows · Mac · Linux
Uncover the dark secrets of the abandoned house on Whispering Lane in this psychological horror game. Navigate through perilous twists, where each turn reveals a blend of horror and mystery. Can you unearth the truth before darkness consumes you?
Why similar: Horror 31.7%, Exploration 24.4%, Puzzle 21.9%, Adventure 11.6%, Atmospheric 10.3%
- #23 Joyville 2
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 218 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 31.2%, Puzzle 22.6%, Exploration 15.8%, Mystery 12.6%, Adventure 10.5%
- #24 Shifting To The Backrooms
79% matchVery Positive87% of 76 reviews2026
Dev: Oopsome Games
Windows
Experience Will's complicated story, find a way out of the nightmare of liminal spaces by solving challenging puzzles and avoiding dangerous entities — all this awaits you in "Shifting To The Backrooms".
Why similar: Horror 31.2%, Puzzle 23.2%, Exploration 23.2%, Mystery 8.1%, Atmospheric 6.2%
- #25 Creepy Tale
81% matchVery Positive86% of 2,984 reviews2020
Dev: Creepy Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Creepy quest with the atmosphere of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales. Go through a dangerous adventure filled with puzzles and challenges! Perhaps it is you who will be able to solve all the secrets of forest and save the peaceful creatures?
Why similar: Stealth 32.5%, Puzzle 25%, Horror 19.3%, Adventure 11.7%, Atmospheric 9.4%
- #26 Benny Bash
80% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Eduardo Scarpato
Windows
Survive this horror/puzzle adventure. Uncover the secrets of a cursed video game from the '80s while a malevolent entity hunts you. Solve escape room-style puzzles, navigate eerie labyrinths, and see how your actions in the game shape the real world. Stay sharp... and stay alive.
Why similar: Horror 36.2%, Puzzle 27.2%, Mystery 15.3%, Adventure 11.3%, Atmospheric 8.2%
- #27 Midnight Swamp
78% matchVery Positive96% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: WildOmul
Windows
Midnight Swamp is a dark point-and-click adventure where you will dive into a world of eerie fairy tales. Play as a tourist who must find a way out of a mysterious swamp, where every corner hides a riddle.
Why similar: Horror 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Exploration 17.7%, Puzzle 15.1%, Mystery 11.4%
- #28 Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes
77% matchVery Positive83% of 195 reviews2026
Dev: ICONIKPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes is a dark atmospheric adventure‑puzzle game where you embody Dark Six, a mysterious figure with the shape of a little girl. Navigate in a disturbing world, solve intricate puzzles, and escape terrifying giant foes in a desperate search to become whole again.
Why similar: Puzzle 22.7%, Stealth 21.5%, Adventure 16.4%, Horror 16.2%, Exploration 13.5%
- #29 Garten of Banban 7
76% matchVery Positive83% of 1,663 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 38.8%, Puzzle 26.8%, Mystery 14%, Adventure 9.1%, Atmospheric 8.3%
- #30 The Strange City
78% matchMixed48% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: Newmatic Co., Ltd.
Windows
Embark on the adventure as Agent G, a lone survivor drawn into a mystery after a brutal car crash. Pursued by relentless monsters and trapped in eerie, shifting environments, you’ll need courage and wit to survive. Can you uncover the secrets at the journey's end—or will the shadows claim you first?
Why similar: Horror 39.3%, Puzzle 29.6%, Adventure 14.5%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #31 EMOTIONLESS : The Last Ticket
76% matchVery Positive81% of 138 reviews2025
Dev: X1 Games
Windows
Step into a liminal, cosmic horror experience set in an abandoned amusement park. Uncover the haunting narrative behind its twisted rides and empty tunnels to discover what lurks within a reality that shouldn't exist…
Why similar: Horror 32.7%, Exploration 14.3%, Mystery 13.9%, Puzzle 13.5%, Multiple Endings 9.1%
- #32 Kraven Manor
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 752 reviews2014
Dev: Demon Wagon Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Turn out the lights, take a deep breath, and prepare yourself. Explore the depths of the immersive, atmospheric world of Kraven Manor. Uncover its secrets, solve its mystical puzzles, and face its growing threat. Face your fears and see if you have what it takes...the doors of Kraven Manor await you.
Why similar: Horror 61.4%, Puzzle 21.2%, Adventure 17.4%
- #33 Greenhouse
75% matchVery Positive90% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: 7D Games Studio
Windows
A psychological horror game where you enter the Greenhouse at your own risk to uncover the truth behind the friendly façade. Change the environment and weather to progress, hoping to get out. Switch off the entities to enjoy eerie serenity.
Why similar: Horror 30.5%, Exploration 24.9%, Mystery 14.2%, Puzzle 14%, Atmospheric 8.7%
- #34 Angels Cove
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 107 reviews2021
Dev: CG Cowboy Studios
Windows
Investigate an abandoned island and its haunted estate in this first-person psychological horror game. Recover paranormal equipment, unlock new areas, follow environmental clues, and uncover the history behind an escalating supernatural presence.
Why similar: Horror 35.7%, Exploration 27.2%, Mystery 17.8%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Adventure 7.8%
- #35 Rehaunted
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 342 reviews2026
Dev: Cauchemar
Windows
Enter a house where every clue feels wrong. Investigate a brutal crime scene, uncover hidden evidence, and use your detective tools to piece together a disturbing truth buried beneath the silence.
Why similar: Horror 37.2%, Exploration 29.5%, Mystery 20.9%, Adventure 12.4%
- #36 Garten of Banban 3
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,977 reviews2023
Dev: Euphoric Brothers
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 39.1%, Puzzle 27.1%, Mystery 13.6%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Adventure 7.7%
- #37 The Inheritance of Crimson Manor
74% matchVery Positive87% of 958 reviews2022
Dev: MediaCity Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.
Why similar: Exploration 23%, Horror 22.4%, Puzzle 20.6%, Mystery 13.2%, Multiple Endings 11.1%
- #38 Bloody Ink
73% matchVery Positive85% of 78 reviews2024
Dev: Daniele Doesn't MatterPub: Doesn't Matter Games
Windows
Dive into a realm where time twists and shadows whisper secrets. Solve enigmatic puzzles, unearth Luca's past, and confront your deepest fears. Engage vocally to shape your destiny. Stay in the light, stay quiet, and survive the relentless pursuit of the Time Man.
Why similar: Horror 32.7%, Exploration 27.3%, Choices Matter 23%, Mystery 7%, Atmospheric 5.6%
- #39 Post Trauma
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 703 reviews2025
Dev: RED SOUL GAMESPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Puzzle Horror game inspired by PS2 era classics. Navigate environments, tackle threats, and meet other lost characters in the depths of the Gloom.
Why similar: Horror 24.1%, Multiple Endings 23.9%, Exploration 20.8%, Puzzle 19.2%, Adventure 8.5%
- #40 DREAM LOGIC
72% matchVery Positive89% of 409 reviews2022
Dev: Teleopsia Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 36%
DREAM LOGIC is a story driven first-person atmospheric horror game which takes place in liminal spaces. Explore various nostalgic, dreamlike, uncanny environments. But don't feel too safe, there's a sneaky creature watching your every move.
Why similar: Horror 25.2%, Exploration 22.3%, Puzzle 17.7%, Mystery 13.5%, Adventure 10.2%
- #41 BOKKIE
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: AJB GAMES STUDIO
Windows
Dare to enter the world of "BOKKIE" where the line between childhood innocence and supernatural terror is blurred, and every corner hides a secret waiting to be unveiled. Will you brave the haunting whispers of the abandoned toys, or succumb to the darkness that lurks within?
Why similar: Puzzle 34%, Horror 28.1%, Adventure 26%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #42 Corrosion: Cold Winter Waiting [Enhanced Edition]
75% matchMixed68% of 267 reviews2015
Dev: Viperante
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Horror adventure awaits as you step into a place nobody knew existed and hunt for clues around every dark corner and in every scribbled notebook. With a twisted past, and a terrible secret just waiting to be revealed, Cold Winter Farm will leave you questioning whether what you know, is really what you know.
Why similar: Horror 48.6%, Adventure 27.8%, Mystery 23.6%
- #43 HELLSEED: All Chapters
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 299 reviews2024
Dev: Profenix Studio SRLS
Windows
HELLSEED is a first-person horror adventure that combines puzzles, action, and a chilling narrative. In a dark world full of supernatural threats, you’ll need to solve complex puzzles and manage your sanity. This isn’t just a fight for survival—it's a journey into the depths of terror.
Why similar: Stealth 23.9%, Horror 22.5%, Puzzle 17.5%, Exploration 17%, Mystery 6.8%
- #44 Necrophosis
69% matchVery Positive90% of 909 reviews2025
Dev: Dragonis AresPub: Dragonis Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Necrophosis is a first-person horror adventure, plunging you into a nightmarish realm teeming with grotesque forms and ominous visuals. Delve into eerie landscapes and uncover secrets in this atmospheric journey through the macabre.
Why similar: Horror 21.3%, Exploration 17.7%, Choices Matter 15.7%, Puzzle 15.6%, Multiple Endings 14%
- #45 Uh Oh!
70% matchVery Positive86% of 111 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: Horror 25.2%, Puzzle 16.6%, Stealth 15.5%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Choices Matter 11.8%
- #46 DARKLIGHT
71% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: polytely games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Are you ready to investigate a mysterious occurrence at a remote lighthouse? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game.
Why similar: Puzzle 35.8%, Horror 30.3%, Adventure 19.1%, Mystery 13.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #47 Mists of Aiden
69% matchVery Positive91% of 1,141 reviews2020
Dev: Steppe Hare Studio
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Mists of Aiden is a first-person story driven horror game. You play as a thief trapped in an eerie mansion. Each choice can open a new mystery of the house and lead to a unique walkthrough and ending. Uncover final secret of the house. Uncover your own secrets.
Why similar: Horror 39.2%, Choices Matter 14.9%, Adventure 11.4%, Puzzle 10.6%, Mystery 9.2%
- #48 Project Liminal 2
68% matchMostly Positive82% of 70 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 32.1%, Exploration 27%, Adventure 23%, Horror 10.9%, Atmospheric 7%
- #49 Dreams in the Witch House
68% matchVery Positive91% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Atom Brain GamesPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Navigate the eerie world of Dreams in the Witch House, a unique blend of point-and-click and RPG-adventure. Unravel occult mysteries in Arkham, maintain your sanity, and survive the May-Eve in this Lovecraftian horror game.
Why similar: Horror 24.4%, Choices Matter 20%, Multiple Endings 18.2%, Mystery 14%, Puzzle 13.7%
- #50 The Empty Eyes
67% matchVery Positive82% of 83 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 50.3%, Mystery 23.1%, Exploration 16.5%, Adventure 8.1%, Singleplayer 2%
- #51 Black Mirror II
70% matchVery Positive90% of 723 reviews2014
Dev: Cranberry ProductionPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Enter a dark, captivating world as the massive evil of Black Mirror Castle is reincarnated with over 100 atmospheric locations to explore and 40 different characters to interact with. Will Darren's search lead him to redemption or the hell of insanity?
Why similar: Horror 34.7%, Adventure 32.5%, Puzzle 14.3%, Mystery 12%, Atmospheric 4.9%
- #52 Jorōgumo - じょろうぐも
69% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: Nyxtales
Windows
Embark on a perilous journey through the haunting depths of the forest in Jorogumo, a gripping stealth and puzzle game. When your brother vanishes in the eerie woods, you must summon your courage and venture into the heart of darkness to unravel the enigma surrounding the ancient legend of Jorogumo.
Why similar: Horror 31%, Stealth 25.4%, Multiple Endings 17.4%, Adventure 10%, Atmospheric 9.4%
- #53 Dark Fall: The Journal
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 311 reviews2013
Dev: Darkling RoomPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 34%
This Myst-style horror-adventure game will bring fear into your heart. From the very beginning you are exposed to an overwhelming but invisible ghost presence – strange calls, footsteps, voices from nowhere. In order to help your brother and survive you will need to solve the mystery of this abandoned, haunted place. And remember!
Why similar: Horror 42.2%, Adventure 22.4%, Puzzle 14.7%, Mystery 13.8%, Atmospheric 6.8%
- #54 Riddlewood Manor
66% matchVery Positive94% of 164 reviews2025
Dev: Peanut Button
Windows · Mac
Riddlewood Manor is a point & click adventure set in a haunted house that will try to kill you each step of your way. Overcome eerie logic puzzles to uncover a maze of mysterious rooms filled with dark secrets, spooky encounters, and hidden pathways. Optional jump scare warning is available.
Why similar: Horror 26.9%, Puzzle 22.5%, Exploration 20.9%, Mystery 14.5%, Adventure 9.8%
- #55 Tales of Fear - Episode Zero
64% matchVery Positive96% of 467 reviews2026
Dev: MediaTale
Windows
Can you tell the difference between truth and tale? Experience three short horror stories and gather clues as to which are true and which are just part of our imagination. Immerse yourself in the protagonist's perspective and discover eerie tales from around the world.
Why similar: Horror 31.1%, Exploration 20.2%, Mystery 15.8%, Adventure 12.5%, Puzzle 10.8%
- #56 SHADOW MANSION
68% matchMixed68% of 115 reviews2024
Dev: NEBULA NOVA GAMES
Windows
A mysterious letter calls you back to your abandoned family mansion. Explore its dark rooms, uncover the bloody rituals buried in your family’s past, and escape the presence lurking in the shadows. Shadow Mansion is a story-driven horror game of atmosphere, exploration, and survival.
Why similar: Horror 27.7%, Exploration 22.7%, Puzzle 21.1%, Mystery 13.8%, Atmospheric 7.6%
- #57 Garten of Banban 2
67% matchMixed67% of 4,562 reviews2023
Dev: Euphoric Brothers
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.6 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 42.1%, Puzzle 27%, Mystery 13.3%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Adventure 5.8%
- #58 The Coma 3: Bloodlines
64% matchVery Positive87% of 421 reviews2026
Dev: Dvora Studio Co., Ltd.Pub: Headup
Windows
Welcome to the world of The Coma 3: Bloodlines. In this realm of shadows rumors and urban legends become reality, and danger lurks around every corner. If a living intruder dies here, their body will be severed from their spirit and never wake again ...
Why similar: Horror 43.9%, Adventure 18.4%, Exploration 14.3%, Mystery 12.4%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #59 CLeM
66% matchVery Positive91% of 300 reviews2024
Dev: Mango ProtocolPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
CLeM is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with a dark twist. Wake up in a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative rooted in alchemy. A voice awakens you. It gives you purpose. To guide you, you find a notebook with mysterious entries and a house to explore.
Why similar: Exploration 19.5%, Multiple Endings 19.2%, Puzzle 17.6%, Horror 16.8%, Mystery 13.7%