Games Like Hollow Cocoon

Night Security | 夜間警備 is a Japanese psychological horror game about night security.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.7%, Horror 16.2%, 1980s 13.5%, Dark 10.7%, Walking Simulator 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar VHS-style aesthetic and slow-burn, narrative-driven horror experience.

Fear and anxiety prevail after the darkest tales from Japanese folklore come to life in this first-person psychological horror game. Set in a feudal era, Ikai revolves around the priestess of a shrine struggling to defeat the spirits of her past and her present.

Why similar: Survival Horror 14.6%, Psychological Horror 12%, Thriller 11.7%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Horror 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Deeply rooted in Japanese folklore and psychological horror, providing a similar cultural immersion.

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: Horror 23.2%, Psychological Horror 20.5%, Survival Horror 15.6%, Dark 9.9%, Walking Simulator 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in psychological horror that emphasizes exploration and environmental storytelling.

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: Stealth 17.2%, Survival Horror 16.9%, Horror 14.9%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Multiple Endings 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Directly explores Japanese urban legends with an atmospheric, first-person perspective.

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 17.6%, Horror 16.4%, Walking Simulator 11.8%, Dark 9.8%, Surreal 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a haunting, narrative-heavy experience centered on domestic trauma and supernatural threats.

A short interactive first-person horror game. Walk, look around, and talk to people to finish the short story about closing your restaurant. Complete the story with immersive sounds, and spooky tension and jumpscares to keep you focused.

Why similar: Dark 23.2%, Horror 21.6%, Thriller 21.3%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Exploration 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the creeping dread of everyday life in Japan, mirroring the grounded horror of the seed game.

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: Horror 15.8%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Thriller 10.5%, Dark 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, narrative-driven exploration game that captures the feeling of being trapped in a hostile environment.

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: Horror 22.4%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, Thriller 10.2%, Dark 9.8%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a unique cultural backdrop and oppressive atmosphere to tell a deeply emotional horror story.

A tech-noir survival horror short story, set in the urban decay of a long abandoned British city. Solve environmental puzzles, manage limited resources and fight for a way to escape beyond the wall.

Why similar: Survival Horror 28.7%, Psychological Horror 21.5%, Dark 10.3%, Realistic 9.9%, Horror 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A survival horror game that captures a similar sense of isolation and atmospheric dread.

A horror game about claustrophobia. During a storm your service dog is forced down a broken sewer drain. You find the nearest sewer entrance and run in after it. Along the way you will meet others that are also stricken by abnormal or psychological fear.

Why similar: Survival Horror 21.8%, Psychological Horror 20.3%, Horror 16.4%, Surreal 11.4%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a claustrophobic, first-person psychological horror experience with a focus on surreal exploration.

Luto is a psychological horror experience where you take on the role of someone unable to leave their home. Every attempt to escape will lead you deeper into the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and everything will test your senses.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.7%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, Thriller 15.4%, Dark 14.3%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Explores themes of domestic dread through a first-person, narrative-focused lens.

Home Sweet Home is a first-person horror adventure game based on Thai myths and beliefs. The core gameplay focuses on storytelling and stealth to avoid perilous spirits hunting you. Moreover, few puzzles are added into the game, making gameplay more various.

Why similar: Horror 30.5%, Survival Horror 19.5%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Walking Simulator 7.3%, First-Person 7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines stealth gameplay with cultural horror themes, requiring players to hide from relentless pursuers.

Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person horror game set in a WW1 bunker. A relentless, AI-driven monster stalks you. Survival depends on finding tools, crafting items, and keeping the lights on.

Why similar: Stealth 21.8%, Survival Horror 20.6%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Horror 13.9%, First-Person 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides intense, stealth-based survival mechanics that reward careful observation and resource management.

Mirror Forge is a first-person psychological survival horror game. Roam between realities of fear, madness & machinery. Solve puzzles, explore an atmospheric world, survive horrifying entities.

Why similar: Survival Horror 15%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Horror 10.5%, Dark 9.9%, Thriller 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Blends psychological horror with dimension-shifting mechanics to keep the player constantly off-balance.

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 16.9%, Walking Simulator 16%, Horror 15.1%, Dark 14.6%, First-Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a first-person perspective to deliver a narrative-heavy horror experience focused on psychological tension.

Unpredictable horrors lurk around every corner, forcing you to find the missing people while desperately clinging to survival. In this experience even your own mind can become your enemy. Stay vigilant and keep your voice hushed, or risk becoming another victim of the forest's darkness

Why similar: Thriller 17.9%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Horror 15.6%, Dark 11.4%, Realistic 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic, first-person horror game that relies on atmosphere and sound design to build terror.

MADiSON is a first person psychological horror game that delivers an immersive and terrifying experience. With the help of an instant camera, connect the human world with the beyond, take pictures and develop them by yourself. Solve puzzles, explore your surroundings and most importantly, survive.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.1%, Horror 18.5%, Survival Horror 17.4%, Dark 13.3%, Stealth 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a first-person perspective and puzzle-solving to create a terrifying, immersive psychological experience.

Junji Ito Maniac: An Infinite Gaol is a first-person survival horror game inspired by Junji Ito's psychological horror and eerie aesthetics. This work centers on the twisted potential of human nature and fear of the unknown, taking you on a journey of survival where memory and mystery intertwine.

Why similar: Survival Horror 23.9%, Horror 17%, Thriller 11.9%, Stealth 9.9%, First-Person 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and atmospheric horror, drawing inspiration from iconic Japanese horror aesthetics.

Paper Dolls Original is a first-person horror adventure game steeped in Eastern culture. You act a man who is separated from his daughter after a car accident. When he awakes, he finds himself in a deserted Asian mansion. Find your daughter and unveil a terrifying story buried for a hundred years

Why similar: Horror 39%, Thriller 36.1%, Adventure 8.8%, First-Person 7.2%, Psychological Horror 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features exploration-heavy gameplay in a traditional setting, emphasizing stealth and puzzle-solving.

Never Again - Horror/first-person Quest. The main essence of the game is research locations and puzzles, plunging in the dramatic story of a little girl suffering from asthma.

Why similar: Survival Horror 16.3%, Stealth 14.1%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Walking Simulator 11.5%, Horror 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy survival horror game that emphasizes exploration and a dark, personal narrative.

You woke up in some basement and don't remember who you are or how you ended up here... But what you do know is that you need to get out of here...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.8%, Walking Simulator 15.3%, Horror 13.7%, Dark 12.1%, Thriller 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, first-person horror game that relies on environmental storytelling to build its narrative.

You are trapped in a memory of your past. Observe your surrounding carefully to end your nightmare.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.2%, Walking Simulator 15.8%, Surreal 14.9%, Horror 12.8%, Multiple Endings 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, walking-simulator style horror game that focuses on unsettling, dream-like sequences.

Abandoned Souls is a horror game, shown through a GoPro lens. You play as a vlogger who specializes in urban exploration.

Why similar: Survival Horror 13%, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Horror 10.1%, Thriller 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic psychological horror game that prioritizes immersion and environmental detail.

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: Psychological Horror 22.1%, Horror 21.1%, Dark 19.2%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Exploration 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused horror game that emphasizes a dark, mysterious atmosphere.

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 19.7%, Horror 14.5%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Thriller 9.3%, Multiple Endings 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person, walking-simulator style horror game that focuses on building tension within a confined space.

Cave Crawler is a short, 2D side-scrolling action platformer. Explore caves filled with interesting enemies and fun platforming challenges.

Why similar: Retro 56.9%, Adventure 30.7%, Singleplayer 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person, atmospheric horror game that emphasizes the feeling of being lost in a dark, hostile space.

ROUTINE is a First Person Sci-Fi Horror set on an abandoned lunar base designed around an 80s vision of the future. Explore and investigate your surroundings as you survive against unknown threats.

Why similar: Stealth 13.4%, Survival Horror 12.1%, Thriller 11.9%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Dark 10.4%

CoRoT is a first-person psychological meta-horror game. Search for cassettes in a transforming house, unraveling its macabre past. A sinister atmosphere surrounds you as you try to understand what's happening and where you really are. Can you discover the truth hidden in its walls?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 13%, Surreal 12%, Thriller 10.9%, Walking Simulator 9.9%, Horror 9.5%

Silent Nights - A short horror game with realistic graphics, touching storyline and scary moments.

Why similar: Survival Horror 15.6%, Thriller 13.6%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Horror 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror game that blends walking-simulator elements with a persistent sense of dread.

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 15.4%, Psychological Horror 15%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Horror 13.5%, Dark 11.1%

Before you realize it, dreams have become a curse. Wander through a darkened room and descend into the depths of her mind. A story-driven first-person horror game that leads you into an abyss of anguish and despair. Dedicated to those who once pursued their dreams—and to those who still do.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.6%, Horror 16.5%, Surreal 11.1%, Walking Simulator 9.7%, Retro 9.5%

Blasfemia is a first-person horror game. You are trapped in a seemingly normal apartment but realize early on that you're not alone. Explore a handcrafted, detail rich environment in a tense and terrifying atmosphere and try to find a way out before an ominous entity gets to you.

Why similar: Survival Horror 21.9%, Dark 15.9%, Horror 15.7%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Psychological Horror 6.5%

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: Psychological Horror 12.5%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Survival Horror 11.3%, Surreal 10.6%, Dark 10.5%

You are trapped in an endless underground passageway. Observe your surroundings carefully to reach "The Exit 8".

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.2%, Psychological Horror 18.8%, Horror 16.2%, Surreal 12.9%, First-Person 10.5%

Shinkansen 0 | 新幹線 0号 is a game set in Japan where players are tasked with finding anomalies in the Shinkansen. (Japanese bullet train)

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.8%, Horror 24%, Walking Simulator 18.2%, Realistic 15.9%, First-Person 7.3%

Night Delivery | 例外配達 is a psychological Japanese horror adventure game.

Why similar: Horror 19.8%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Thriller 13.9%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Multiple Endings 8.9%

A.I.L.A is a first-person horror game set in a near-future filled with immersive technology. Play as the sole game tester for a revolutionary new fictional AI. Survive intense horror experiences that prey on your deepest fears as the lines between virtual and reality begin to blur…

Why similar: Survival Horror 16.5%, Thriller 13.8%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Horror 11.6%, Surreal 11.2%

Cave Crawler is a short horror game where you pilot a drone into a cave and discover something horrible.

Why similar: Horror 19.5%, Walking Simulator 18.5%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Thriller 11.3%, First-Person 8.8%

Navigate 1980s Japan as a schoolgirl in this Junji Ito-inspired horror game. Each choice shapes your fate, leading to safety or deeper into the macabre. Uncover hidden horrors in an urban street filled with sinister details. Will you find your way home, or be consumed by the unknown?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.5%, 1980s 13.7%, Realistic 10.5%, Dark 10.3%, Psychological Horror 9.9%

You step into a street both strange and familiar, where eerie events unfold one after another. The air is thick with lingering spirits and overwhelming resentment, as if something in the shadows is waiting to drag you into the abyss…

Why similar: Thriller 21.1%, Walking Simulator 17.7%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Horror 13.2%, Realistic 8.4%

You find yourself trapped in the endless maze of Kyoto's backstreets, trying to reach the temple of Hōkan-ji before the main tourist rush. Inspect the street for anomalies, choose the right path, and reach your destination... or be trapped forever.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.2%, Walking Simulator 14%, Thriller 13.4%, Survival Horror 12.3%, Horror 11.3%

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: Survival Horror 17.2%, Thriller 15.7%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Horror 13.9%, Dark 8.7%

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: Psychological Horror 16.1%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Horror 14.4%, Dark 13.7%, Surreal 7.5%

Where do you run to when your demons reside within you? Decarnation is a pixel art adventure/action puzzle game with a horrific story inspired by some of the most influential films and novels in the genre. Dive into a breathtaking thriller where nightmares and dreams intertwine…

Why similar: Surreal 21.1%, Survival Horror 15.8%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Dark 12.6%, Horror 12.2%

Hollowbrook is a stylized horror experience told through multiple episodes. Each chapter immerses you in the life of a new character, blending personal backstories with chilling encounters that react to your decisions.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.8%, Survival Horror 16.5%, Walking Simulator 15%, Horror 14.8%, Exploration 7.5%

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: Psychological Horror 20.3%, Horror 16%, Walking Simulator 15.7%, Atmospheric 8.6%, 1980s 8%

A horror walking sim that emphasizes atmosphere, tension, fear, and immersive storytelling, all heightened by well-timed jump scares. The game takes place in a village frozen in time, stuck somewhere in the mid-20th century.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.9%, Walking Simulator 17.7%, Horror 15.7%, Dark 14%, Realistic 9.9%

Walking simulator. Explore, admire and listen. Uncanny. Relaxing. Unnerving. Eerie. Immersive. No monsters chasing you or jumping at your screen, but can feel oppressive at times by invoking fears of getting lost, the dark, tight spaces and liminal space architecture. Inspired by backrooms.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.7%, Walking Simulator 20%, Surreal 14.2%, Realistic 12.3%, First-Person 8.3%

Welcome to Stay Still 2, a spine-chilling first-person survival horror game. Based of the Vietnamese culture, this game unfolds as a daring experiment in which survival seems nearly impossible. Engage in a story gameplay, where puzzles are your key to progress, while surviving various threats.

Why similar: Stealth 14.9%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Surreal 14.1%, Horror 13.2%, Multiple Endings 11.1%

Scarred is a first-person atmospheric horror puzzle game where you must uncover the truth about one of your schoolmates before it’s too late. Traverse a world of nightmares inspired by nostalgic Singaporean architecture as you fight to survive.

Why similar: Survival Horror 16.1%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Dark 13%, Horror 12.5%, Thriller 9.7%

"Exanimum: The Silent Call" is a first-person psychological horror game. In this chilling experience, you will find yourself confronting terrifying mysteries and chilling secrets.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.4%, Horror 19.1%, Thriller 15%, Dark 14.1%, Realistic 10.6%

"Hatch is a single-player, first-person horror game. You find a hatch in your room and strange things start to happen to you. You are the target of psycho killers. You have to find the truth behind the hatch and escape from the crazy world.

Why similar: Stealth 14.3%, Survival Horror 13.7%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Dark 8.6%, Realistic 8.5%

You have wandered into an infinite looping shopping mall in Japan. If you notice changes within the mall, you might be able to escape.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28%, Psychological Horror 22.4%, Surreal 19.3%, Realistic 16.2%, First-Person 6.8%

Jisatsu | 自撮 is a Japanese found footage mockumentary horror game.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.5%, Walking Simulator 14.8%, Horror 14.3%, Realistic 11.8%, 1980s 10.7%

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: Horror 31.5%, Psychological Horror 25%, First-Person 8.5%, Adventure 8.2%, Walking Simulator 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 17.3%, Walking Simulator 17%, Thriller 12.7%, Realistic 10.5%, Horror 10.2%

Early 90s. You stayed in a quiet hotel for just one night and the next morning you’ve found out that the old world was destroyed. Alien dreams, secrets of your past and other guests that are turning into monsters. This hotel will not let you to check out.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.2%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Horror 12.4%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Stealth 9.2%

MIRROR MIRROR is a first-person psychological horror game. You repeatedly find yourself in a house where you find presence of unknown entities. Go through unreal experiences in the house and uncover the secrets of your fractured mind. Experience the tension and fear in the repeating space.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.9%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Horror 11.7%, Surreal 9.9%, Realistic 9.9%