Games Like Homebody

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 34.8%, Psychological Horror 27.5%, Puzzle 13.7%, Exploration 12.5%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the exact same third-person survival horror atmosphere with a heavy emphasis on environmental puzzles and resource management.

There’s no way out for Alex Young who wakes up to find herself locked in a strange mansion filled with puzzles, traps, and cameras following her every move. Whether she and her companions live or die, and find the truth behind their abduction, is up to you in this first-person mystery thriller.

Why similar: Escape Room 30.5% ★, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Thriller 12.8%, Choices Matter 8%, Mystery 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the escape-room focus of Homebody, challenging players to solve complex puzzles while trapped in a hostile environment.

Can you escape the home of a cannibal serial killer? It's only a matter of time until you're dinner!

Why similar: Survival Horror 55.7%, Puzzle 20%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Indie 6.6%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a tense, stealth-focused survival horror experience where you must navigate a dangerous home while avoiding a captor.

Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame

Why similar: Survival Horror 27.9%, Violent 26.5%, Psychological Horror 24.2%, Story Rich 6.1%, Atmospheric 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a relentless stalker mechanic and deep puzzle-solving that perfectly aligns with the tension found in Homebody.

A local news team breaks into an abandoned house to chase a salacious ghost story... until a MANIAC chases them! ...VHS era 80's slasher. PS1 style survival horror!

Why similar: Survival Horror 33.5%, Psychological Horror 23%, Violent 20%, Minimalist 13.2%, Mystery 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the 80s slasher aesthetic and the feeling of being hunted by a relentless killer that defines the Homebody experience.

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: Survival Horror 22.3%, Psychological Horror 20.4%, Puzzle 17.1%, Story Rich 11.5%, Exploration 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a surreal, puzzle-filled psychological horror experience that emphasizes narrative depth and emotional impact.

The year is 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, Crow Country. But your arrival has broken the silence, Mara Forest. If you want answers, you’ll have to venture deep into the darkness of Crow Country to find them…

Why similar: Survival Horror 32.5%, Psychological Horror 19.1%, Violent 15.3%, Exploration 11.4%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title masterfully blends classic survival horror exploration with clever puzzle design in a confined, atmospheric setting.

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: Survival Horror 34.4%, Psychological Horror 25.5%, Puzzle 9.1%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes stealth and puzzle-solving while being pursued by a terrifying entity, mirroring the core gameplay loop of Homebody.

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Survival Horror 29.6%, Psychological Horror 22.6%, Violent 14.6%, Mystery 12%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A must-play for fans of puzzle-heavy survival horror, offering a deeply psychological narrative and challenging inventory management.

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 31.8%, Violent 26.7%, Story Rich 11.5%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Exploration 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that focuses on uncovering a dark narrative through exploration and environmental interaction.

Classic survival horror is back! Inspired by the original Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark series, Tormented Souls modernises with a fresh twist on the fixed perspective adventure - as Caroline Walker investigates the mysterious disappearance of twin girls in a terrifying mansion-turned-hospital.

Why similar: Survival Horror 33%, Psychological Horror 22.2%, Puzzle 12.7%, Story Rich 9.4%, Atmospheric 9%

Why You'll Like It: It leans into the classic survival horror tradition of fixed camera angles and intricate puzzles that require careful exploration.

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: Escape Room 34.2% ★, Thriller 16.1%, Survival Horror 13.9%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Puzzle 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines modern survival horror mechanics with classic puzzle-solving elements in a disorienting, psychological world.

"Trapped in a cocoon, the silkworm weaves her final dream." Hollow Cocoon is a first-person horror adventure game set in 1980s Japan. Immerse yourself in meticulously recreated environments as you venture into the depths of unspeakable horrors that await you.

Why similar: Survival Horror 23.8%, Thriller 22.3%, Psychological Horror 20.6%, Story Rich 9.2%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A strong focus on exploration and atmospheric horror makes this an excellent choice for those who enjoyed the investigative side of Homebody.

Insomnis is a first-person horror game focused on story, exploration and solving puzzles to advance through a terrifying atmosphere. Players take control of Joe Castevet, who will have to deal with a mysterious inheritance he has just received. Discover all the secrets of the Castevet mansion!

Why similar: Survival Horror 20.8%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Mystery 15.7%, Puzzle 11.9%, Exploration 11%

Why You'll Like It: It features a heavy emphasis on puzzle-solving within a haunted house, providing a similar investigative horror feel.

Enter the abandoned arcade after your car has crashed, and the shelter you were looking for is trying to eat you alive in this dark mystery-horror adventure. Solve mysteries, keep JANITOR satisfied, and always be aware of what's behind your back.

Why similar: Thriller 27.1%, Psychological Horror 20.2%, Mystery 14.8%, Puzzle 11.7%, Exploration 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique blend of exploration and puzzle-solving within a retro-inspired horror setting.

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 38.5%, Survival Horror 27.9%, Violent 11%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Exploration 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more intense, it shares the psychological depth and exploration-based progression that makes Homebody so engaging.

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 33.8%, Psychological Horror 33.2%, Violent 15.4%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at creating a claustrophobic, psychological horror experience that relies on exploration and surreal puzzle elements.

Closer To Home is a dialogue-focused surreal horror exploration game. Navigate connections between reality and dreams, look for weird stuff and make friends. There is no reason to fear death.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 46%, Story Rich 22.1%, Puzzle 19.7%, Violent 10%, Indie 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures a dark, psychological atmosphere that aligns well with the themes of isolation and past trauma in Homebody.

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 26.2%, Psychological Horror 23.7%, Mystery 13.9%, Story Rich 12.4%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deeply narrative-driven psychological horror experience with a focus on uncovering secrets through investigation.

Ontotis is a psychological horror game crafted by a solo developer focusing on atmosphere, mystery and an engaging story. Uncover scattered clues to unveil the chilling fate of the house's residents, while encountering a mysterious humanlike figure seemingly connected to them in their haunting tale.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.3%, Thriller 19%, Mystery 15.5%, Story Rich 10.3%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on mystery and atmosphere, rewarding players who take the time to explore and piece together the narrative.

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: Escape Room 43.9% ★, Psychological Horror 12%, Point & Click 11.2%, Mystery 9.3%, Puzzle 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the escape-room and puzzle-solving mechanics, providing a fun yet spooky challenge.

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 28.8%, Psychological Horror 20.9%, Survival Horror 16%, Exploration 9.3%, Puzzle 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a focused psychological thriller experience that relies on atmosphere and exploration to build tension.

A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.

Why similar: Puzzle 27.4%, Point & Click 22.7%, Mystery 19.2%, Escape Room 15.3% ★, Atmospheric 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: If you enjoyed the escape-room puzzles of Homebody, this series is the gold standard for tactile, intricate puzzle design.

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 25.7%, Mystery 17.7%, Exploration 12.8%, Puzzle 11.9%, Atmospheric 11%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an adventure-focused horror experience that emphasizes exploration and psychological mystery.

Smuggle contraband VHS tapes across the border. Discover the remnants of illicit industry. Prepare for an assassination. This is Paratopic, an atmospheric retro-3D horror adventure through a cursed fever dream.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.7%, Violent 20.3%, Atmospheric 18.6%, Adventure 10.5%, Indie 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a surreal and atmospheric horror experience that prioritizes narrative discovery through exploration.

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 35.8%, Mystery 22.7%, Story Rich 18.2%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Exploration 6%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the walking-simulator and story-rich aspects of horror, perfect for those who enjoyed the narrative pacing of Homebody.

Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M.

Why similar: Thriller 17.6%, Adventure 17.2%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Indie 11.7%, Story Rich 10%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique puzzle-solving experience that requires players to interact with their environment to survive and uncover a mystery.

"DEAD DREAMS" is a 2D psychological horror game focused on puzzle-solving and atmosphere with a complex non-linear story in which every element has a meaning...

Why similar: Thriller 23.5%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Choices Matter 13.2%, Mystery 13.2%, Puzzle 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D psychological horror game that uses puzzle-solving to drive its story-rich, emotional narrative.

Matthew Nate, a middle-aged man plagued with mental health problems whose home has become a site of unexplainable paranormal activity and a malevolent female entity is pursuing him to his death.

Why similar: Thriller 27.7%, Psychological Horror 21.3%, Mystery 15.3%, Survival Horror 12.7%, Exploration 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a tense, mystery-filled psychological horror experience that keeps the player constantly on edge.

Explore a decadent hotel across different timelines and uncover the dark history of a fanatical cult and your role in their plans.

Why similar: Survival Horror 24.4%, Violent 21%, Puzzle 10.6%, Mystery 9.5%, Thriller 8.7%

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: Narrative 27.3% ★, Survival Horror 15.4%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Thriller 10.9%, Puzzle 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric adventure game that uses psychological horror elements to keep players engaged in its mystery.

HOMESICKNESS is a point-&-click psychological horror indie game exploring the nuances of nostalgia. Play as Theo, trapped in CHILDREEF’s daycare, descending floor by floor; surviving the remnants of time. Use the Kids' multi-tool, listen to obscure tapes, and make your way to the lot. She's waiting.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.6%, Point & Click 25.9%, Story Rich 15.3%, Exploration 14.8%, Survival Horror 6.9%

Find your missing friend. Uncover the secrets within. Brave a luxurious and haunting mansion in Dead Take, a first-person psychological horror crafted by Surgent Studios.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.8%, Survival Horror 16.4%, Narrative 15.8% ★, Thriller 10.2%, Story Rich 9.4%

You've moved to a new house where the previous owner was murdered. They never found his head. But, it has found you.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 38.2%, Visual Novel 26.7%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Story Rich 9.5%, Adventure 9%

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 29.4%, Survival Horror 21.1%, Exploration 14.2%, Violent 13.4%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Fears to Fathom is an episodic psychological horror game where each episode unveils a short story narrated by the ones who survived.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 54.4%, Exploration 13.4%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Adventure 7.2%, Indie 6.2%

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: Survival Horror 28.2%, Psychological Horror 20.4%, Story Rich 12.5%, Puzzle 12.5%, Exploration 11%

A psychological horror experience told through environmental storytelling. Explore a house inhabited by trauma, denial, and fractured memories. Three endings. Multiple interpretations. This is the house that lives inside me.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 39.3%, Visual Novel 30.2%, Atmospheric 17.4%, Adventure 9.5%, Indie 3.6%

It's up to you to decide how far you're willing to go in order to survive in this psychological thriller visual novel about two best friends trapped in an experiment. Can these two men survive their choices between physical and psychological harm long enough to earn freedom?

Why similar: Thriller 22.6%, Psychological Horror 20.9%, Visual Novel 19%, Violent 16%, Choices Matter 9.6%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 42.3%, Puzzle 18.8%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Adventure 7.5%, Choices Matter 7.2%

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 28%, Thriller 14.6%, Violent 12.2%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Atmospheric 9.9%

Experience the psychological horror of being kidnapped by a serial killer. Driven to escape, explore everything around you, use your wits, uncover secrets, and face the unimaginable dread of being in the victim’s place. Inspired by a true story.

Why similar: Escape Room 24.8% ★, Thriller 15.8%, Psychological Horror 14%, Survival Horror 10.8%, Mystery 8.9%

Home is a unique horror adventure set in a beautifully-realized pixel world. It’s a murder mystery with a twist—because you decide what ultimately happens.

Why similar: Thriller 23.3%, Mystery 19.2%, Point & Click 16.9%, Adventure 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.4%

An interactive horror experience of exploring a missing woman’s phone.

Why similar: Thriller 16.9%, Point & Click 16%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Visual Novel 10%

Pink Noise is a nonlinear visual novel in the psychological horror genre, immersing you in the retro atmosphere of the '90s. It tells the tale of a group of teenagers who unknowingly set off a chain of terrifying events. What secrets lie within the mysterious VHS tape they should’ve never played?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.9%, Point & Click 16.9%, Choices Matter 16.4%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Mystery 13.3%

The Beast Inside is a unique, gripping twist on thriller and survival horror. Immerse in the story of long-buried secrets, personal tragedies, and madness. Play as two protagonists bounded by dark heritage. Combat the enemies, solve riddles and experience real terror in the 3D-scanned environment.

Why similar: Survival Horror 28.3%, Psychological Horror 20%, Violent 16.6%, Story Rich 10.5%, Atmospheric 6.7%

Horror/thriller visual novel with RPG elements about two friends that explores guilt, co-dependency, and personal limits being pushed.

Why similar: Visual Novel 34.9%, Violent 26%, Choices Matter 19.9%, Story Rich 12.9%, Indie 3.5%

A psychological home-invasion horror set in the bleak year of 1992, focusing on tension, atmosphere, and an immersive soundtrack. The story involves elements of a cult, rituals meant to reach the dead, and the haunting presence of those who should have remained in the past.

Why similar: Thriller 30.5%, Psychological Horror 24.4%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Mystery 10%, Exploration 8.9%

Fearbonding is a Yandere x Demon BL Horror Visual Novel. Play as Hinata, a demon, and try to tame the deranged Kosuke. Will you get to satisfy your hunger for fear through your new hunting dog or will you be the one to get devoured?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.6%, Romance 21.5%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Mystery 11.4%, Choices Matter 10.9%

If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers is a narrative-driven point-and-click adventure with horror elements that explores the stories of four characters in a masked ball taking place aboard a train in the late 1920s.

Why similar: Narrative 37.6% ★, Point & Click 19.8%, Psychological Horror 13%, Mystery 9.6%, Story Rich 9.2%

Sanctuaries. Secrets. Serious consequences. A solo-developed psychological horror/drama visual novel.

Why similar: Thriller 30.5%, Psychological Horror 27%, Visual Novel 19.2%, Story Rich 13.7%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Horns of Fear is a third-person psychological horror game set in a mysterious mansion...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.3%, Violent 19.7%, Point & Click 13.8%, Mystery 11.3%, Puzzle 9.7%

Scrap hunting season has gone wrong, VHS slasher survival horror.

Why similar: Survival Horror 25.6%, Thriller 20.2%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Mystery 12.2%, Exploration 10.7%

Mysterious deaths. Dreams that are reality, and reality that is a dream. Will Noah be able to move forward and solve the mystery⁠—or will he give in to the demons of his past? A story-rich BL mystery visual novel.

Why similar: Romance 17.8%, Mystery 16.1%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Point & Click 13.6%, Choices Matter 11%

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 34.1%, Psychological Horror 29.7%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Story Rich 9.6%, Puzzle 4.9%

A puzzle-based horror game where the player takes on the role of a building manager who manages a haunted building and its "patients". Through the player's different options will raise or lower the pollution value, thus triggering different endings.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26%, Thriller 19.5%, Story Rich 13.7%, Exploration 12.7%, Visual Novel 10.4%

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: Thriller 23.7%, Survival Horror 22.1%, Psychological Horror 20.2%, Mystery 14.4%, Story Rich 8.1%

An interactive psychological horror drama.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 41%, Visual Novel 25%, Story Rich 21.6%, Indie 6.7%, Adventure 5.7%

One eleven is a dark detective story about twelve lonely people who, by chance, find themselves in the same house with a mad maniac. Who will be the victim and who will be the killer? Be attentive and courageous, and solve the riddles of One Eleven.

Why similar: Point & Click 18.2%, Thriller 17.5%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Romance 15.6%, Visual Novel 11.8%

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: Psychological Horror 37.6%, Thriller 28.5%, Mystery 13.7%, Adventure 7.7%, Atmospheric 6%