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 22.5%, Psychological Horror 20%, Horror 11.1%, Nudity 10%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a similar focus on historical trauma and religious symbolism within a deeply atmospheric and psychological narrative.

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 46.1%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Horror 10.4%, Story Rich 6.6%, Adventure 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the investigative, Lovecraftian detective elements found in Gray Dawn, focusing on sanity and occult mysteries.

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 19.4%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Gore 12.7%, Nudity 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational title for atmospheric, psychological horror that emphasizes vulnerability and the exploration of dark, historical settings.

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 21.1%, Horror 12.8%, Psychedelic 10.1%, Story Rich 9.5%, Walking Simulator 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly surreal and artistic psychological journey that distorts reality as you explore a haunting environment.

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 18.7%, Gore 16.5%, Horror 12.8%, Violent 12.3%, Walking Simulator 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is a deeply personal psychological horror game that uses family trauma and domestic settings to create a sense of constant unease.

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 7.4%, Walking Simulator 6.8%, First-Person 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a high-intensity psychological horror experience that relies on atmosphere and environmental storytelling rather than simple jump scares.

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%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Walking Simulator 10.4%, Horror 10.4%, Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a direct homage to Lovecraftian fiction, focusing on exploration and atmospheric dread in a way that mirrors Gray Dawn.

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 24.9%, Psychological Horror 18%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Story Rich 7.4%, Surreal 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on surreal investigation and the exploration of the human mind, matching the artistic and psychological depth of the seed game.

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 26%, Nudity 25%, Violent 9.5%, Gore 9.5%, Horror 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It explores cult-like themes and occult horror with a mature, narrative-heavy approach that aligns with the darker elements 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 33.8%, Horror 11.6%, Thriller 11.4%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines sci-fi with Lovecraftian horror, emphasizing the psychological toll of isolation and cosmic dread.

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 16.2%, Walking Simulator 14%, Horror 11.4%, Psychedelic 8.9%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven, surreal walking simulator that focuses on uncovering a dark past through atmospheric exploration.

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 29.5%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Walking Simulator 10.7%, Horror 9.3%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at building a slow-burn, Lovecraftian atmosphere within an isolated, natural setting similar to the exploration in Gray Dawn.

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 17.4%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Violent 11.9%, Horror 11.3%, Gore 10%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that focuses on the afterlife and personal guilt, creating a similar thematic resonance.

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 31.7%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Thriller 9.8%, Horror 9.3%, Walking Simulator 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A strong Lovecraftian experience that focuses on exploration and the discovery of cosmic horrors in a first-person perspective.

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 16.8%, Horror 14.8%, Adventure 9.5%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title leans heavily into the detective-style investigation of occult mysteries, mirroring the investigative quests in Gray Dawn.

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 24.4%, Horror 22.6%, Gore 10.1%, Adventure 10%, Indie 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic gothic horror experience that focuses on exploring a large, mysterious estate filled with dark secrets.

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 32.6%, Thriller 14.8%, Psychological Horror 11%, Walking Simulator 8.6%, Horror 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong Lovecraftian influence and emphasizes exploration in a hostile, mysterious 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 28.8%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Gore 9%, Horror 7.8%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the protagonist's internal struggle and psychological state, offering multiple paths and a surreal atmosphere.

A first-person, story-driven psychological horror game based on the cinematic lore of the Blair Witch. Explore the haunted grounds of the Black Hills Forest in a harrowing investigation that forces you to confront the evil that resides deep in the woods.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.1%, Horror 18.3%, Violent 13.8%, Walking Simulator 10.7%, Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the feeling of being hunted in a forest setting, utilizing psychological tricks and a heavy, oppressive atmosphere.

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 20.6%, Horror 14.9%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Adventure 8.6%, Psychedelic 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a simulation-heavy psychological horror experience that deals with mental instability and dark, hidden truths.

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 15.8%, Gore 14.1%, Horror 12.3%, Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, point-and-click psychological horror experience that excels at building a dense, unsettling atmosphere.

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 32.5%, Psychological Horror 22.1%, Horror 13.7%, Story Rich 7.6%, Supernatural 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features a persistent, supernatural threat and investigative gameplay that rewards careful exploration of occult lore.

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

Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.4%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Gore 13.3%, Horror 9.9%, Walking Simulator 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a disturbing, adventure-focused horror experience that leans into grotesque and occult imagery.

"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 16%, Thriller 13.8%, Horror 11.1%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Gore 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A walking simulator that focuses on psychological tension and the exploration of a haunting, memory-filled environment.

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 23.5%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Horror 10.8%, Story Rich 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A focused, atmospheric psychological horror game that prioritizes environmental storytelling and a sense of dread.

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 18.7%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Gore 11%, Walking Simulator 10.1%, Violent 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It leans into the dark, atmospheric, and surreal side of psychological horror, fitting well with the Lovecraftian themes of the seed game.

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 25.1%, Walking Simulator 22.3%, Horror 19.8%, Story Rich 14.3%, Surreal 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: While set in a cyberpunk world, it excels at surreal, mind-bending investigation that feels very similar to the psychological segments of Gray Dawn.

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 18.1%, Walking Simulator 17.5%, Mystery 10.2%, Horror 9.3%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric, investigative walking simulators that focuses on uncovering a dark, supernatural mystery.

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 35.8%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Horror 9.4%, Surreal 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%, Violent 15.6%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Gore 9.6%, Walking Simulator 7.6%

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 20.9%, Psychological Horror 18%, Walking Simulator 13%, Horror 11.9%, Gore 8.4%

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

Why similar: Lovecraftian 19.1%, Gore 17.8%, Horror 10.8%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Nudity 9.3%

DreadOut is a third person supernatural horror game where you play as Linda, a high school student trapped in an old abandoned town. Equipped with her trusty smart-phone, she will battle against terrifying encounters and solve mysterious puzzles which will ultimately determine her fate.

Why similar: Horror 51.2%, Adventure 12.9%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Indie 8.8%, Supernatural 7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on using investigation and occult knowledge to survive against supernatural entities in a tense, atmospheric setting.

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 30.4%, Lovecraftian 19.5%, Gore 13.2%, Horror 12.8%, Psychological Horror 7.9%

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 17.7%, Thriller 12.7%, Horror 11%, Walking Simulator 9.4%

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 32.2%, Thriller 23.8%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Horror 10.2%, Story Rich 9%

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

Why similar: Thriller 21%, Psychological Horror 18.8%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Horror 11.1%, Story Rich 8.3%

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 32.4%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Gore 11.1%, Horror 8.3%

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 17%, Thriller 13.4%, Horror 13.2%, Gore 10.9%, Walking Simulator 10.5%

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 32.5%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Walking Simulator 11.3%, Horror 10.7%, Story Rich 6%

"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 21.6%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Walking Simulator 10.3%, Horror 10%, Psychedelic 7.8%

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 32.7%, Psychological Horror 23.4%, Horror 15.1%, Adventure 7.6%, Atmospheric 5.8%

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 17.1%, Walking Simulator 15.4%, Psychedelic 10.7%, Horror 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 22.8%, Horror 12.3%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Thriller 12.1%, Violent 7.7%

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Why similar: Lovecraftian 36.7%, Horror 16%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Surreal 9.4%, Walking Simulator 9.2%

"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 17.3%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Gore 12.5%, Walking Simulator 9.9%, Horror 9.3%

Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a free daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 42.1%, Horror 13.3%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Walking Simulator 7.3%, Story Rich 6.8%

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 28.3%, Psychological Horror 20.3%, Walking Simulator 13.3%, Horror 11.1%, Mystery 8.1%

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 20.7%, Horror 17.9%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Gore 12.9%, Adventure 10.6%

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 25.1%, Horror 15.5%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Violent 9.5%, Story Rich 8.6%

Omitted is a first-person psychological horror game. Experience being left alone in an old hospital, discover its secrets and try to survive.

Why similar: Thriller 24%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Gore 12.9%, Horror 11.7%, Mystery 6.1%

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: Thriller 29.7%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Horror 13.5%, Story Rich 7.2%, Adventure 7.1%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.3%, Story Rich 15.4%, Horror 14.9%, Mystery 10.7%, Psychedelic 10.3%

Delirium is a psychological horror game set in a suburban house. After a mysterious explosion, reality begins to unravel.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.6%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Horror 12.1%, Thriller 9.4%, Psychedelic 8%

The Shattering is a first-person, story-driven, psychological thriller. Its defining features are the dynamic environments, beautiful aesthetic and intriguing story. The gameplay is meant to submerge you in the mind of John, as you take each step forward into the twisted mystery of what happened.

Why similar: Thriller 29.7%, Adventure 21.9%, Indie 14.3%, Psychological Horror 6.9%, Horror 6.9%

Narrative-driven first person horror adventure inspired by Lovecraft's short novel "The Nameless City". Explore the ruins of a city that some say they are older than humanity itself. While you delve deeper into the ancient buildings, reality and visions blend into an indistinct haze.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 37.3%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Walking Simulator 13%, Horror 7.6%, Surreal 6.2%

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 24.9%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Walking Simulator 13%, Horror 11.6%, Adventure 6.9%

A first-person atmospheric horror-puzzle game that focuses on the narrative to tie together the gruesome world with creative puzzles. Explore the mind of a twisted serial killer who wants nothing else than to show his work of art as well as tell his story to the world.

Why similar: Thriller 22.4%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Horror 14.5%, Adventure 10.2%, Gore 9.6%

The Works of Mercy is a psychological thriller inspired by the classics of the genre. The game’s plot revolves around mysterious killings committed on seemingly random victims. Only this time it’s the player who becomes the murderer.

Why similar: Gore 20.3%, Violent 20.1%, Thriller 15.6%, Horror 13.1%, Adventure 9%

Classified Stories: The Tome of Myrkah is a first-person, micro-adventure game that tells the story of P.I. Jim Morrison's encounters with the occult and the extraordinary. Explore your surroundings and solve puzzles in order to uncover the harrowing story of your friend's descent into insanity.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.9%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Gore 10.5%, Violent 9.5%, Adventure 8.9%