Games Like Hidden: On the trail of the Ancients

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: Point & Click 25.6%, Lovecraftian 23.6%, Horror 19.6%, Adventure 14%, Psychological Horror 11.7%

Darkness Ahead is an adventure game about a man searching for his little brother. A plateau between mountains holds a dark secret about its past. You have to stay alive and collect everything you need to complete your quest.

Why similar: Adventure 33.2%, Horror 28%, Indie 23.9%, Dark 13%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Chronicle of Innsmouth is a point'n'click adventure inspired by Lucas' retro classics from the 90s and H.P. Lovecraft's works. Investigate, gather info and solve enigmas to unveil the secrets of the cursed town of Innsmouth, a forsaken place surrounded by horrifying rumors.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 45.4%, Point & Click 29.4%, Adventure 25.1%

What hides in the depths of the forest?!

Why similar: Horror 35%, Psychological Horror 29.3%, Adventure 19.9%, Dark 13.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Astray is a first-person horror/puzzle game set in an abandoned museum based on unusual cultures, legends, and supernatural themes. But something more sinister lurks beneath the surface..

Why similar: Horror 26.8%, Adventure 22.1%, Lovecraftian 15.2%, Indie 13.1%, Psychological Horror 10.7%

Somewhere deep within the woods of Cornwall, a timeless force is stirring. Unseen beneath the ancient burial mound, known locally as Barrow Hill, a forgotten myth awakens. Use archaeology to discover that the barrow is more than just a collection of forgotten standing stones.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.5%, Adventure 28.5%, Horror 22%, Indie 14%

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: Point & Click 36.5%, Horror 24.6%, Adventure 24.5%, Indie 14.5%

CURSE is a point-and-click horror game that throws the player into the world of paranormal investigations.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.8%, Horror 21.7%, Lovecraftian 19%, Adventure 13.8%, Dark 9%

Vernon's Legacy is an horror adventure with an enigmatic story that takes place nearly a century ago. You are playing as Robert, the new owner of Dunkenhof manor.

Why similar: Adventure 41.1%, Horror 34%, Indie 24.9%

This is a horror adventure game where the player go back and forth in between the real world and the hallucination world. The purpose of this game is to search items and collect scattered documents while solving mysteries and finding out the truth of the abolished hospital.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.4%, Horror 23.2%, Adventure 22.7%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Dark 7.8%

The Land of Pain is a Lovecraftian horror adventure. After something strange appears in the woods, you'll have to learn how to survive as you fend off a dark and disturbing evil. Flee from an unrelenting enemy, solve puzzles, and unravel the ancient mystery that's befallen this land.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.9%, Horror 24.1%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Adventure 14.4%, Dark 11.5%

Explore a remote village and solve complex puzzles in The Whispering Valley, a folk horror point & click game. Delve into guilt and depression to investigate the village's deepest secret.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.3%, Horror 23.8%, Adventure 13.5%, Dark 12%, Psychological Horror 10.8%

A first-person horror adventure game that will take you on a journey through an ancient castle and that lies beneath. Dangers and forgotten horrors await in the dark...

Why similar: Adventure 33.9%, Horror 32.7%, Indie 20%, Psychological Horror 13.4%

Death lurks in every corner of this journey filled with tension and despair. The brave may not be the smartest here and those who know the time to retreat are more likely to make it out alive in the end ... Find your lost friend in a house that holds unimaginable secrets.

Why similar: Horror 45.7%, Psychological Horror 37%, Adventure 17.4%

Echoes Of Dread is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the mansion, solve puzzles, and uncover the secrets hidden within. Prepare for unexpected encounters with terrifying entities.

Why similar: Horror 36.1%, Psychological Horror 28.8%, Dark 12.8%, Adventure 10.5%, Indie 9.1%

A single-player psychological horror game that will take you to the deepest and darkest secrets of the asylum.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.1%, Horror 22.6%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Indie 14.7%, Dark 8.6%

Penumbra: Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore.

Why similar: Horror 39.5%, Adventure 15.2%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Lovecraftian 13.7%, Dark 8.5%

The Derailed is a first-person psychological horror game. Beneath the dusty arches of a nearly forgotten depot, shadows of the past tremble. Whether you want to or not, you will have to uncover the dark secrets of this place.

Why similar: Horror 31.6%, Psychological Horror 23.8%, Adventure 18.4%, Dark 17.6%, Indie 6.4%

[The Paradixion: Son's Room] is a point-and-click adventure game with a mysterious atmosphere.Solve various puzzles with a unique atmosphere and find the hidden elements in the game to gather clues about the story.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.9%, Horror 20%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Adventure 14.3%, Indie 8.9%

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: Point & Click 28.2%, Adventure 26.3%, Horror 18.6%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Indie 12.1%

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 33.5%, Horror 27.3%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Dark 16.2%, Adventure 3.5%

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...

Why similar: Point & Click 36.5%, Horror 21.4%, Adventure 13.9%, Lovecraftian 12.3%, Dark 10.7%

Immerse yourself in the obscure and mysterious autumnal forest, where every wrong step could be your last. As you travel uncover the dark story behind this place, where beauty and danger have become as one.

Why similar: Adventure 31.6%, Horror 30.8%, Dark 23.7%, Indie 11.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%

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 33.5%, Psychological Horror 21.2%, Horror 17.4%, Dark 12.9%, Adventure 11.5%

Hypnosis, memories, delusions and a disturbing secret revolve around silence of mind.

Why similar: Adventure 30.3%, Horror 28.5%, Indie 26.8%, Dark 14.4%

Castle of Secrets is a dark psychological adventure with horror elements. Uncover the mystery behind your family's murder as you journey through the world of the dead, meet strange beings, solve puzzles, and make choices that shape the story.

Why similar: Point & Click 34.2%, Horror 21%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Adventure 11.3%, Dark 9.6%

Do you remember those horror flash games? Early quests? Well this is the idea.

Why similar: Adventure 41.1%, Horror 33.9%, Indie 25%

Tales from Candleforth is a folk horror 2D point and click game with puzzles and escape room mechanics, that narrates the fairy tales from the village. The text contained in this ancient and evil book is now bleeding out, mixing the world of nightmares with the real one through handmade 2D graphics.

Why similar: Point & Click 28%, Horror 27.2%, Psychological Horror 17%, Adventure 13.1%, Dark 12.5%

Get ready for a puzzling journey through the memory of Forgotten Hill, can you survive?

Why similar: Point & Click 36.7%, Lovecraftian 19.8%, Horror 17.4%, Adventure 15.7%, Indie 10.4%

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 25%, Point & Click 23.2%, Psychological Horror 20.4%, Adventure 12.7%, Dark 12.5%

You have been sent photographs of a place where, according to rumors, an artifact of an ancient civilization is hidden... Do you dare to go there?!

Why similar: Horror 32.3%, Psychological Horror 26.1%, Adventure 21.9%, Dark 15.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%

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 40.6%, Psychological Horror 33.4%, Adventure 25.9%

In first-person horror game "Cursed Feed," players embark on a chilling journey with the Thornvale family as they confront a malevolent force unleashed by their own patriarch's archaeological discoveries.

Why similar: Horror 33%, Adventure 26.1%, Psychological Horror 24.3%, Dark 14.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Stranded in the depths of an eerie forest after your car breaks down, you set out in search of help. But as you navigate the darkness, an unseen presence stalks you—until it finally strikes. The adventure begins. First-person horror that will introduce you to Hoia Baciu lore.

Why similar: Horror 30.6%, Adventure 28.1%, Dark 20.8%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Indie 3%

In the winter of 1910, professor Crawford Tillinghast mounted an expedition into the mountains of Europe. He went searching for a lost village shrouded in the myths and rumors of a bygone era. This is his story...

Why similar: Point & Click 33%, Adventure 29.8%, Horror 21.9%, Indie 15.3%

Like Clay is a story driven adventure game with horror elements. Find out what happened to a friend of yours by reading messages and listening to audio files. Search for hidden doors and items, solve light puzzles and survive deadly foes and lethal traps.

Why similar: Horror 37.9%, Adventure 32.3%, Indie 29.8%

Investigate an abandoned trading post, explore its surroundings and solve the terrible mystery it holds. The Whisperer is a short story-driven point & click game set in Lower Canada at the beginning of the 19th century.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.8%, Horror 20.4%, Point & Click 16.7%, Adventure 13.8%, Psychological Horror 11%

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 35.1%, Psychological Horror 27%, Dark 13.5%, Indie 12.7%, Adventure 9.9%

It Lurks in the Woods is a short first-person horror game based on French Canadian folklore.

Why similar: Horror 30.6%, Adventure 28.3%, Indie 24.9%, Dark 16.1%

Alpha Polaris is an oldschool adventure game focusing on slow-burning character driven horror and environmental themes. It draws inspiration from such sources as Inuit legends and Cthulhu mythos.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.1%, Adventure 19.4%, Horror 15.5%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Indie 11%

Dark Fear is a pixel horror game with RPG and adventure game elements. Explore a diverse landscape filled with forests, mountains, lakes and deserts. Make allies in the local village, upgrade your weapon and armor, go hunting/fishing and fight your way to the truth by slaying your foes, solving puzzles and helping people with their...

Why similar: Adventure 31.2%, Point & Click 26.8%, Horror 25.7%, Indie 16.3%

The first three games of the Forgotten Hill series joined together with new contents, new locations, new puzzles and secrets revealed: let's follow Larson's First Steps in Forgotten Hill!

Why similar: Point & Click 29.3%, Horror 19.7%, Lovecraftian 17.9%, Adventure 14.2%, Psychological Horror 13%

NoW YoU SEE is a story driven, first-person, point & click, horror adventure. You must escape!!! Explore the house, solve fiendish puzzles, uncover horrible secrets and get ready to meet the family. STORY. PUZZLES. GORE.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.8%, Adventure 21.4%, Horror 17.1%, Indie 13%, Psychological Horror 12%

Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…

Why similar: Point & Click 44.5%, Adventure 25.2%, Horror 12.3%, Indie 8.7%, Dark 7.4%

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 34.5%, Psychological Horror 23.9%, Adventure 19.4%, Dark 11.8%, Indie 8.8%

You are all alone in this dark and frightening place. Run and hide, hurry to find a way out, because it follows you...

Why similar: Horror 34.9%, Psychological Horror 26.5%, Dark 17.6%, Adventure 14.9%, Lovecraftian 5.6%

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 48.3%, Lovecraftian 25.6%, Dark 13.6%, Horror 11.6%, Singleplayer 1%

Something ancient and evil is stirring in Victorian England. Only you can stop it. Journey to the brink of madness and beyond as you set forth alone into the dark.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.1%, Lovecraftian 25.5%, Horror 19.7%, Adventure 9.4%, Psychological Horror 4.8%

DESOLATIUM: PROLOGUE is a first-person point & click Graphic Adventure based on Lovecraft Mythos. Live this horror story where you will have to visit mysterious locations, face lovecraftian creatures, find clues and combine objects to solve puzzles.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.8%, Lovecraftian 22.2%, Horror 17.5%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Adventure 12.3%

Zemblanity is an atmospheric first-person horror game. What seemed like a little creepy invitation over from an old childhood friend turns into disturbing uncovering of mysterious forces ruling in the mansion. Will you find a way out?

Why similar: Horror 33.4%, Psychological Horror 24%, Dark 20.5%, Adventure 20.1%, Singleplayer 2%

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: Adventure 22.6%, Lovecraftian 21.4%, Horror 17.5%, Indie 13.7%, Psychological Horror 13.3%

Curse of Anabelle is a story driven adventure-horror/puzzle game which players can experience in the first person perspective. The storyline is based on real world myths and legends.

Why similar: Adventure 49.9%, Indie 30.3%, Horror 12.3%, Dark 6.5%, Singleplayer 1%

"Tavern in the Woods" is a first person, single-player interactive fiction story that blends mystery, storytelling, and supernatural horror. Players explore and investigate an isolated environment as the narrative slowly unfolds, gradually uncovering the truth behind the eerie emptiness.

Why similar: Adventure 58.1%, Dark 39.6%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Last Report is a dark horror game where you play as a night shift park ranger. While monitoring the camera footage, you start noticing strange events. Uncover the terrifying secret of the National Park. Something moved in the window, but don’t worry it’s probably just another deer, right?

Why similar: Horror 27.8%, Point & Click 25.3%, Psychological Horror 19.1%, Dark 12.8%, Adventure 9.1%

Research materials about the explorers of the mysterious underground pyramid. An analog horror game about found footage tapes.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.6%, Horror 32.4%, Dark 19.1%, Adventure 15.8%

Children of Silentown is a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a girl growing up in a village deep in a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon here, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.9%, Horror 21%, Adventure 14%, Dark 13%, Psychological Horror 12.4%

Fortuito: Lost History is an indie adventure first-person horror, face the unknown with classic fps mechanics, solve puzzles and immerse in this bad trip!

Why similar: Adventure 37.2%, Horror 25.8%, Dark 20.4%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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: Horror 32.7%, Psychological Horror 28.8%, Dark 17.6%, Adventure 13.3%, Indie 5.2%