Games Like Gray Dawn

Set in 1944 Italy, Martha Is Dead is an award-winning dark psychological thriller where the lines between truth, superstition, and tragedy blur. Explore a haunting countryside, uncover disturbing memories, and peel back layers of mystery. Every choice shapes the nightmare…are you ready to face it?

Why similar: Thriller 22.2%, Psychological Horror 19.9%, Horror 11.2%, Nudity 10.4%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Like Gray Dawn, it explores heavy psychological themes and religious guilt within a dark, atmospheric historical setting.

Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.1%, Horror 19.6%, Thriller 13.6%, Story Rich 9.1%, Gore 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully blends religious symbolism and historical trauma with psychological horror in a narrative-heavy experience.

A psychological horror of seeking satisfaction on the border of two intertwining worlds. An intriguing plot with erotic and occult themes guides the player's character through the Yelvertons' Victorian mansion and a perverse land inspired by Lovecraft's works and paintings of Zdzisław Beksiński.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 25.7%, Nudity 25.5%, Violent 9.5%, Gore 9.5%, Horror 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the cult-themed, Lovecraftian, and sexually charged psychological horror elements present in Gray Dawn.

The era-defining first-person psychological horror in all its terrifying glory. All of the game’s chapters collected into one convenient package that allows you to plumb the depths of madness in pursuit of artistic revelation.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21%, Horror 12.9%, Psychedelic 10.2%, Story Rich 9.5%, Walking Simulator 9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the artistic, surreal, and shifting environment design that defines the psychological journey in Gray Dawn.

Wander through an interactive nightmare set within the confines of a once-happy household. Piece together the mystery behind a harrowing series of events while struggling to survive encounters with an entity that relentlessly stands in the way of finding absolution.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.6%, Gore 16.7%, Horror 12.7%, Violent 12.5%, Walking Simulator 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A domestic psychological horror game that uses intense, story-driven exploration to uncover dark secrets.

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 46.3%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Horror 10.4%, Story Rich 6.5%, Adventure 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the Lovecraftian investigative dread and psychological instability found in the more surreal moments of Gray Dawn.

Visage is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore a mysterious ever-changing house in a slow-paced, atmospheric world that combines both uncannily comforting and horrifyingly realistic environments, and enjoy a genuinely terrifying experience.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 33.5%, Horror 27.8%, Violent 7.6%, Walking Simulator 6.8%, First-Person 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deeply unsettling, slow-burn psychological horror experience that relies on atmosphere and narrative discovery.

This story-driven adventure follows a mystery of death and despair from reality into the surreal realms of objective memories and subjective experiences. Search the mind, solve puzzles, and unravel the dark truth in this psychological thriller.

Why similar: Thriller 24.7%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Story Rich 7.5%, Surreal 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a surreal, investigative experience that dives into the human psyche, matching the abstract nature of Gray Dawn.

Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 33.9%, Horror 11.6%, Thriller 11.2%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Adventure 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines Lovecraftian cosmic horror with psychological thriller elements in a first-person narrative format.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 18.3%, Walking Simulator 17.6%, Mystery 10.1%, Horror 9.4%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar focus on investigative gameplay within a haunting, surreal, and highly atmospheric environment.

Inner Voices is a dark, non-linear adventure game with a pinch of horror, inspired by works of H. P. Lovecraft and E. A. Poe. Find your way through a procedurally generated maze of rooms and solve the mystery of your past.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 28.9%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Gore 9.1%, Horror 7.8%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on psychological instability and surreal environments, mirroring the internal struggle of the protagonist.

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.5%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Gore 11.9%, Horror 10.1%, Walking Simulator 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at blending philosophical questions with intense psychological horror and a strong, story-driven narrative.

God's Basement is a first-person, narrative-driven, single player horror game. Uncover the secrets of an afterlife shrouded in mystery, as an entity known as "The Operator" leads you deeper into the fringes of a seemingly eternal purgatory.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.3%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Violent 12%, Horror 11.4%, Gore 10%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses a walking-simulator structure to explore themes of guilt and the afterlife.

Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.

Why similar: Horror 20.3%, Lovecraftian 19.5%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Gore 12.9%, Nudity 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive psychological horror game that emphasizes vulnerability, atmosphere, and uncovering a dark past.

A cursed legacy awakens something ancient, revealing a terrifying reality never meant for human eyes. Follow your missing uncle’s trail, uncover forbidden secrets, and face a Lovecraftian cosmic horror in this first‑person adventure.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.9%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Thriller 9.7%, Horror 9.3%, Walking Simulator 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian-inspired horror game that relies on atmospheric exploration and surreal, dreamlike imagery.

Silver Chains is a first-person horror game with a strong emphasis on story and exploration. Search for clues within an old abandoned manor to unravel the truth about the terrible events which have happened.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.2%, Horror 22.6%, Adventure 10.3%, Gore 10.2%, Indie 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic horror game that focuses on exploration and uncovering a dark mystery within an atmospheric, haunted setting.

REVEIL is a narrative first-person psycho-thriller game that focuses on story, puzzles and exploration. Find out what’s going on inside Walter Thompson and what his dark past at the Nelson Bros Circus has to do with it.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.1%, Walking Simulator 14%, Horror 11.4%, Psychedelic 9%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a surreal, narrative-driven experience that blurs the lines between reality and psychological torment.

Conarium is a chilling Lovecraftian game, which follows a gripping story involving four scientists and their endeavor to challenge what we normally consider to be the ‘absolute’ limits of nature. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s novella "At the Mountains of Madness", but largely set after the original story.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 45.1%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Walking Simulator 10.4%, Horror 10.4%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a direct homage to Lovecraftian themes, focusing on atmospheric puzzle-solving and psychological dread.

"The Last Visit: 98th" is a psychological indie horror from the first person, in the genre of a walking simulator, in the setting of the post-Soviet winter space. The main focus is on the atmosphere of horror, which is emphasized by realistic 3D graphics.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.8%, Thriller 13.6%, Horror 11.2%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Gore 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on psychological tension and investigative exploration within a confined, atmospheric space.

Lunacy: Saint Rhodes is a first-person psychological horror adventure game. Explore your dark family history, solve puzzles and experience a gut-wrenching feeling of terror. You are being watched; never alone, never safe.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.9%, Thriller 14.7%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Walking Simulator 8.6%, Horror 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines Lovecraftian investigation with intense, unpredictable horror elements in a small, isolated town.

An epic supernatural horror adventure and the spiritual successor to cult classic Scratches set in a massive, decaying mental institute. Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft, Hammer Films and twisted Euro Horror from the 80s.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 19.1%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Gore 14.3%, Horror 12.3%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, point-and-click psychological horror game that emphasizes atmosphere and a deep, unsettling narrative.

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

Why similar: Gore 27.4%, Horror 26.7%, Adventure 14.8%, Story Rich 12.5%, Atmospheric 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: While folklore-based, it captures the dark, narrative-driven, and atmospheric horror feel of Gray Dawn.

Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 19.3%, Gore 17.9%, Horror 10.7%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Nudity 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a purely atmospheric and surreal horror experience that relies on environmental storytelling rather than dialogue.

A Victorian mansion. A cult worshipping an otherworldly erotic deity. Among all that - you. Explore a world inspired by the works of Lovecraft, Giger, and Beksiński. See for yourself that there are no limits to dark ecstasy.

Why similar: Nudity 30.9%, Lovecraftian 19.2%, Gore 13.2%, Horror 12.7%, Psychological Horror 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A more intense, cult-focused Lovecraftian horror experience that shares the thematic darkness of Gray Dawn.

Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 46%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Horror 15%, Adventure 9.7%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic Lovecraftian investigative game that relies on reading and deduction to piece together a psychological mystery.

In Rise of Insanity, as a doctor of psychology you will explore the darkest recesses of the human mind. Overcome your fear to find the truth behind the tragedy that has befallen your family.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.5%, Horror 14.9%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Adventure 8.8%, Psychedelic 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the psychological breakdown of the protagonist through narrative-heavy exploration and horror elements.

A 3rd person, fixed-camera survival horror adventure. Fear the Presence, a mysterious entity you cannot fight: stay alert, hide, breathe slowly... Explore cursed places where unseen spirits and lost souls linger in a true horror story for the ages.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 36.4%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Horror 11.5%, Story Rich 9.8%, Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes investigative gameplay and the constant threat of a supernatural entity, creating a tense, atmospheric experience.

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.2%, Horror 21%, Story Rich 15.9%, Adventure 10.5%, Surreal 7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological, and story-rich adventure that explores themes of death and trauma through a unique artistic lens.

A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.9%, Walking Simulator 22.4%, Horror 19.9%, Story Rich 14.3%, Surreal 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features surreal, investigative gameplay that explores the fractured minds of its characters in a dark, atmospheric setting.

You’ve discovered evidence of a cosmic presence influencing humanity since its origins. Now something born in the depths of the cosmos is calling again. Investigate, uncover forbidden knowledge and survive a disturbing first person Lovecraftian horror adventure.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 33.8%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Horror 10.8%, Walking Simulator 9%, Story Rich 7.3%

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 16.3%, Violent 15.8%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Gore 9.7%, Walking Simulator 7.6%

12 March 1938, Renée, 16, was ripped out of her world, her only fault was that of not knowing her place in the world.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.5%, Horror 14.3%, Nudity 11%, Walking Simulator 10.8%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game based on historical events that focuses on the trauma and isolation of its protagonist.

A psychological first-person horror game where you enter a memory-erasing protocol and relive a trauma. Uncover dark secrets, and experience fear through immersive atmosphere.

Why similar: Thriller 20.6%, Psychological Horror 18%, Walking Simulator 13%, Horror 12%, Gore 8.5%

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: Lovecraftian 36%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Horror 9.4%, Surreal 7.3%

Insight is a single-player horror story game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.4%, Thriller 23.6%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Horror 10.2%, Story Rich 9%

Paranormal VHS is a horror game that features a VHS tape-inspired aesthetic. The game's story revolves around a popular vlogger who spends a night in haunted locations in search of paranormal activity. Brace for intense jumpscares.

Why similar: Gore 24.1%, Thriller 12%, Walking Simulator 9.5%, Adventure 8.7%, Psychological Horror 8.5%

Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh is an Immersive Horror Adventure, featuring a Complex Story and Deep Atmosphere.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.5%, Gore 13.5%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Horror 9.9%, Walking Simulator 9.6%

GORE is a Lovecraft-inspired horror experience set deep in the Rocky Mountains. Explore the wilderness and uncover the origins of the fleshy entity.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.2%, Gore 12.8%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Walking Simulator 11.4%, Horror 8.3%

Witch's Doll is a first-person psychological horror game with realistic graphics. Beware, something is lurking in the dark. Get ready for intense jumpscares.

Why similar: Gore 16.7%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Thriller 11.7%, Walking Simulator 10.6%, Horror 8.7%

First-person psychological horror where the elevator is the only safe place. Each floor is a new reality. Each floor has a new inhabitant. Find it to continue your descent downward.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.5%, Gore 17.5%, Thriller 12.7%, Horror 11.2%, Walking Simulator 9.6%

Fragments of Dread is an episodic psychological horror series. Each episode tells a self-contained story of dread, fear, and survival.

Why similar: Thriller 20.9%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Walking Simulator 13.3%, Horror 11.2%, Story Rich 8.4%

Chorus of Carcosa is a first-person psychological horror game about an anxious sculptor who is trapped in a dark and ever-changing building. Stay silent, survive its twisted labyrinths and escape the monsters. Just don’t lose your way in the shadows or within your own mind.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 18.8%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Gore 11.1%, Walking Simulator 10.1%, Violent 8.8%

"INHUMAN" is an independent horror game. The story takes place in the conspiracy of an ancient clan, and the protagonist is in a psychedelic state and can't even distinguish herself. With further exploration and confrontation with all kinds of ghosts, the puzzle will be solved step by step...

Why similar: Thriller 21.4%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Walking Simulator 10.4%, Horror 10.1%, Psychedelic 7.9%

Witchblood is a first-person psychological horror game that draws you into the heart of a dark curse. Explore a decaying house where reality begins to unravel. Uncover the truth behind a forgotten family’s tragedy and face what should have remained buried.

Why similar: Thriller 24.1%, Psychological Horror 20.9%, Horror 11.4%, Gore 8.9%, Violent 8.2%

Experience the story of Alexander Green and find out what happened on the day of the accident in this First Person horror Adventure. Follow the development of Alex, solve puzzles around the event and try not to fall into madness as you search for answers.

Why similar: Thriller 32.4%, Psychological Horror 23.4%, Horror 15.2%, Adventure 7.8%, Atmospheric 5.8%

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: Lovecraftian 32.6%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Walking Simulator 11.3%, Horror 10.7%, Story Rich 6%

Implements of Hell is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the mysteries, unlock the secrets, and change the outcome in a slow-paced atmospheric, and extremely horrifying experience.

Why similar: Thriller 23.4%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Horror 10.9%, Story Rich 6.7%

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: Thriller 22.7%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Horror 11.2%, Story Rich 6.3%

This is an indie horror from the first person, in which you find yourself in an area called Kowloon in search of cheap housing. The inhabitants of this place only at first glance seem to be ordinary people, but if we dig deeper, we will see their real faces.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.9%, Thriller 13.2%, Horror 13.2%, Gore 11%, Walking Simulator 10.5%

The original first‑person cyberpunk horror detective tale set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25%, Horror 15.4%, Walking Simulator 11.8%, Violent 9.6%, Story Rich 8.5%

A dark murder mistery game combined with a visual novel revolving around a disturbing plot. Embark on the frightening adventure of a young priest entangled in a forbidden affair with a beautiful lady who meets a gruesome end. Lust, wrath, murder, despair.

Why similar: Thriller 28.1%, Psychological Horror 20.2%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Horror 11.2%, Mystery 8.1%

The well has gone dry. It's up to you to find out why. Traverse through abandoned tunnels. Discover remnants of a ritual never meant to be seen. Power dying machinery to bring light into darkness. Dig into broken earth and crawl your way out. Down here you’re not exploring... you're trespassing.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 18.1%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Gore 12.2%, Thriller 9.9%, Horror 8.9%

A psychological horror game set in a Korean apartment building. Explore eerie occurrences throughout the complex and uncover the truth behind them.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.7%, Horror 12.4%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Thriller 11.9%, Violent 7.9%

"Psalm 5:9-13" is a first-person psychological horror game with VHS effect. Be careful and attentive, there is something hiding in these rooms, something is watching from the darkness.

Why similar: Thriller 17.2%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Gore 12.6%, Walking Simulator 10%, Horror 9.3%

RESTORER is a classic walking simulator set in an old, atmospheric mansion. Something roams the halls… It wants to share its secret—with the price being your sanity.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.8%, Thriller 17%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Psychedelic 10.9%, Horror 9%

Without a Dawn is a dark, psychological, and philosophical visual horror novel featuring hauntingly beautiful pseudo-ASCII art.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.4%, Story Rich 15.3%, Horror 15.1%, Mystery 10.6%, Psychedelic 10.3%

Something strange appears in the woods. Lost in a dark and unknown place, survive an unrelenting enemy, solve puzzles, and uncover the ancient mystery that’s befallen this land in this Lovecraftian Cosmic Horror adventure.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.7%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Walking Simulator 10.8%, Horror 9.3%, Story Rich 5.7%

House of Lost Souls is a story-driven horror game about Jack, who returns to his old family home in search of answers. Explore distorted memories, uncover dark secrets, and learn the truth about the tragedy that changed his life forever.

Why similar: Thriller 18.7%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Horror 10.7%, Story Rich 8.3%

The story of Henry Bishop is a first-person psychological thriller, where the player will have to fight, guess riddles, immerse into a mystical plot and an incredible story.

Why similar: Violent 21%, Horror 17.9%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Gore 13%, Adventure 10.8%

The Wellmonts Case is a first-person psychological horror game set in 1993, Northern Maine. As a private detective, you explore the abandoned Wellmont farm, search for clues, photograph unsettling evidence, and uncover the truth behind a family's unexplained disappearance.

Why similar: Thriller 24.6%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Walking Simulator 13%, Horror 11.7%, Adventure 7.1%