Games Like INDIKA

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: Cinematic 21.2%, Narration 18.1%, Horror 14.4%, Dark 11.9%, Third Person 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, third-person adventure that utilizes surreal folklore and unsettling imagery to tell a mature, emotionally resonant story.

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Psychological 16.6%, Horror 15.6%, Surreal 14.6%, Puzzle 13.3%, Story Rich 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares INDIKA's penchant for surreal, psychedelic horror and a narrative that blurs the line between reality and hallucination.

Pathologic 2 is a groundbreaking open-world horror RPG. Resist the plague. Make medicine. Heal people. Perform an autopsy. Trade to get what you need. Fight and kill if necessary. Survive. Struggle with an outbreak in a secluded rural town that is rapidly turning into hell.

Why similar: Surreal 43.9%, Story Rich 21.3%, Dark 19.2%, Atmospheric 9%, Adventure 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same oppressive, harsh reality and surreal, philosophical atmosphere found in INDIKA's depiction of alternative Russia.

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: Dark 19.9%, Cinematic 19.8%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Mystery 15.3%, Puzzle 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in psychological and existential horror that uses surreal, dreamlike imagery to explore the protagonist's internal struggle.

The five crew members of the Tulpar are stranded in the empty reaches of space, shrouded in perpetual sunset. God is not watching.

Why similar: Surreal 19.4%, Psychological 19.3%, Horror 14%, Dark 10.7%, Walking Simulator 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich psychological horror game that mirrors INDIKA's focus on character-driven narratives and unsettling, surreal environments.

The stage is set. Imagine an old baroque manor, perhaps a hotel or a museum, somewhere in central Europe. A woman wanders in search of answers.

Why similar: Puzzle 20%, Psychological 19.8%, Horror 15.3%, Mystery 12.7%, Exploration 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, puzzle-heavy experience that demands deep exploration and rewards players with a complex, atmospheric narrative.

A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.

Why similar: Horror 16.4%, Psychological 12%, Mature 11.8%, Third Person 10.9%, Dark 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person psychological horror game that utilizes a dual-reality mechanic to explore supernatural and internal conflicts.

One-Eyed Likho is a grim first-person horror adventure set in a world inspired by a dark, Slavic fairy tale. Explore an unsettling and twisted land set in 19th-century Russia in your endeavor to escape your own evil fate.

Why similar: Psychedelic 23.8%, Psychological 19.9%, Horror 11.4%, Walking Simulator 10.3%, Puzzle 8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, mythological, and psychological adventure that shares the folk-horror sensibilities and surreal atmosphere of INDIKA.

There is one rule in the game. And it needs to be broken. There is one goal. And when you attain it, you die.

Why similar: Surreal 24.4%, Walking Simulator 19%, Horror 15.5%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Exploration 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, dark, and symbolic walking simulator that shares the surreal, psychological, and exploration-heavy DNA of INDIKA.

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: Psychological 19.4%, Narration 15.2%, Cinematic 14.4%, Horror 10.3%, Dark 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological, and story-rich game that explores mature themes within a historical setting, much like INDIKA.

Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.

Why similar: Horror 33.2%, Dark 22%, Puzzle 17.5%, Story Rich 12.1%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person, surreal horror game that excels at environmental storytelling and creating a sense of dread through its unique, dark world.

Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness.

Why similar: Surreal 24.5%, Psychological 21.8%, Horror 14%, Third Person 13.1%, Female Protagonist 10%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person game that explores the fractured psyche of its protagonist through a dark, surreal, and highly stylized world.

Rethink human’s dominion in The Invincible: a story-driven adventure set in a hard sci-fi world by Stanisław Lem. Discover planet Regis III as scientist Yasna, use atompunk tools looking for a missing crew and face unforeseen threats. Make choices in a philosophical story that’s driven by science.

Why similar: Narration 20.9%, Walking Simulator 18.9%, Conversation 18.8%, Mystery 12.5%, Female Protagonist 12%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven, atmospheric game that focuses on philosophical exploration and the mystery of an alien, surreal environment.

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: Surreal 26%, Narration 18.3%, Horror 17.8%, Walking Simulator 15.4%, Conversation 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense psychological exploration and surreal, mind-bending sequences that mirror the internal conflict found in INDIKA.

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: Psychedelic 20.2%, Surreal 18.2%, Horror 10.5%, Walking Simulator 10%, Dark 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological, surreal, and story-rich horror game that keeps the player guessing about the nature of its reality.

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: Horror 19.9%, Dark 16.6%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Story Rich 11.6%, Puzzle 11%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on existential and philosophical horror, challenging the player's perception of reality and self in a way that resonates with INDIKA's themes.

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: Horror 15.1%, Surreal 14.6%, Psychological 13.8%, Mature 12.5%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, mature, and psychological narrative game that deals with trauma and surreal visions through a unique, hand-drawn art style.

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 28.7%, Surreal 14.7%, Dark 12.3%, Puzzle 12.3%, Story Rich 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A historical, religious, and psychological horror game that uses its setting to explore deep-seated trauma and supernatural elements.

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

Why similar: Horror 24.5%, Surreal 21.3%, Dark 17.7%, Puzzle 14.6%, Walking Simulator 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A visceral, surreal, and atmospheric experience that prioritizes environmental storytelling and unsettling, dreamlike imagery.

Get lost in a lucid dream, bending the lines between reality and fiction. Utilize the strange camera to navigate through the ghosts' mysterious residence. Find the purpose of your nocturnal visit in a vivid and dreamlike setting.

Why similar: Psychological 17.2%, Surreal 15.9%, Narration 12.6%, Horror 12.3%, Walking Simulator 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, psychological horror game that emphasizes dreamlike exploration and a haunting, atmospheric narrative.

Coming back to the family hotel after years, a young woman finds herself trapped with the ghosts from her past and an old cellular telephone as the only way to unveil a terrible truth.

Why similar: Psychological 17.7%, Mature 17%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Dark 11.6%, Mystery 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, atmospheric, and psychological thriller that focuses on character exploration and a sense of isolation.

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Horror 58.2%, Mystery 24.4%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Adventure 5.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cosmic, surreal horror game that captures the same sense of dread and psychological instability found in INDIKA.

Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...

Why similar: Psychological 21.4%, Surreal 20.7%, Horror 17.5%, Dark 15.1%, Story Rich 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative, surreal, and psychological game that constantly subverts player expectations through its unique gameplay and dark tone.

In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked.

Why similar: Psychological 18.6%, Cinematic 16.8%, Horror 16.1%, Walking Simulator 11.4%, Dark 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological, atmospheric horror game that relies on tension and narrative discovery to build its unsettling world.

1975. Disaster strikes the Beira D oil rig off the coast of Scotland. Navigate the collapsing rig to save your crew from an otherworldly horror on the edge of all logic and reality in this 3x BAFTA Games Award-winning narrative horror experience.

Why similar: Horror 19.9%, Cinematic 18.7%, Dark 17.3%, Walking Simulator 15.2%, Story Rich 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological, atmospheric horror game that focuses on the mental toll of isolation and supernatural dread.

Embark on a terrifying adventure of a priest accused of murdering an altar boy. Gray Dawn is a psychological thriller infused with religious elements and combines story-driven quests with an artistic experience.

Why similar: Horror 16.9%, Psychedelic 15.1%, Story Rich 14%, Surreal 13.1%, Walking Simulator 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A religious-themed psychological horror game that uses surreal imagery to explore the protagonist's guilt and faith.

KARMA: The Dark World is a first-person cinematic psychological thriller set in a dystopian world where the Leviathan Corporation is omnipresent. The year is 1984, the place is East Germany, and things are not quite what they seem.

Why similar: Psychedelic 23.8%, Psychological 18.3%, Cinematic 15.5%, Horror 11.1%, Walking Simulator 10.7%

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: Psychedelic 24.1%, Mature 12.8%, Horror 12.4%, Dark 9.8%, Story Rich 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological, surreal, and story-rich horror game that constantly shifts its environment to reflect the protagonist's mental state.

An adventure game based on the Russian folktale "Vasilisa the Beautiful". A scary story about the journey to the mistress of the forbidden forest for magical powers.

Why similar: Horror 31%, Dark 25.6%, Linear 13.9%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Atmospheric 8.5%

A single-player, third person horror action-adventure game set on a remote spiritual island retreat. To survive you must craft, fight, and escape the psychedelic horrors set loose when a spiritual ritual goes wrong and awakens a dimension of cosmic terror.

Why similar: Third Person 21.1%, Horror 20.1%, Mystery 15.5%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Story Rich 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural, psychological, and action-adventure game that explores cult-like themes and internal trauma.

Journey through a distorted theatre held together by the fragile mind of a grieving puppet master. With only a needle and thread, traverse through this world and evade twisted and terrifying creations. Shatter the delusion and unravel the truth behind it all.

Why similar: Surreal 23.1%, Psychological 17%, Cinematic 16.8%, Horror 9.5%, Dark 9.4%

The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.

Why similar: Cinematic 22.4%, Dark 12.8%, Psychological 12.5%, Story Rich 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

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: Horror 12%, Narration 11.9%, Psychological 11.4%, Dark 10.7%, Walking Simulator 10%

WARNING. Stay inside. Lock your doors. Close the blinds. Only let humans in. Eliminate all Visitors. An anxiety horror about paranoia in the End of Times.

Why similar: Psychological 21.5%, Psychedelic 19.2%, Horror 18.8%, Dark 13.6%, Story Rich 10.8%

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: Narration 15.5%, Psychological 15.4%, Cinematic 15.2%, Dark 11%, Walking Simulator 10.4%

"I hope that someday, you'll dream of me." -- CINERIS SOMNIA is a 3D adventure through a beautifully strange and mesmerizing world - and a young girl's cruel and forlorn dreams.

Why similar: Third Person 14.1%, Walking Simulator 12.8%, Horror 12.4%, Cinematic 12.1%, Conversation 10.7%

Open the doors between your everyday reality and a dark unholy world to unveil the mystery of the disappearance of your child. Explore both worlds to find clues, solve puzzles, decide whether you infiltrate or fight brutal enemies and stand up to an aberrant establishment.

Why similar: Mature 15.4%, Dark 13.9%, Horror 12%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

Lose yourself in the dystopian world of New York, 2329; immortality comes at a price that someone has to pay. In this interactive noir story, lead the investigation using advanced technology, as Detective James Karra who risks it all in pursuit of a serial killer targeting the city’s elite.

Why similar: Psychological 27.6%, Narration 27.5%, Conversation 14.9%, Walking Simulator 14%, Story Rich 11.3%

As punishment for her transgressions, Ingrid is sent to hell. As she struggles through the darkness that hungers to consume her heart, she makes her way toward redemption. Her fate is in your hands.

Why similar: Narration 24.7%, Dark 15.3%, Horror 14.4%, Puzzle 12.7%, Story Rich 11.7%

Tiny Bunny is a non-linear horror visual novel. Those, who have heard the voice of the forest, are beyond help.

Why similar: Horror 26.5%, Dark 24%, Mature 18.8%, Story Rich 18.5%, Atmospheric 8%

Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.

Why similar: Cinematic 16.2%, Psychological 14.5%, Surreal 12.9%, Horror 12.7%, Dark 11.2%

Share thoughts and hot food with your last ever clients, as you wait for the world to end.

Why similar: Horror 25.4%, Walking Simulator 22.4%, Mystery 16.4%, Story Rich 15.8%, Psychological 13.5%

Lucid Dream is the story of little Lucy, who goes on an adventure into the world of dreams with the mission to save her mother.

Why similar: Surreal 20.9%, Psychological 18.1%, Dark 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Horror 8.5%

Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.

Why similar: Narration 15.9%, Cinematic 15.9%, Mature 12%, Mystery 9.2%, Puzzle 8.9%

"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: Psychedelic 29.2%, Horror 15.2%, Walking Simulator 12.1%, Puzzle 10.6%, Mystery 10.3%

Embark on a new narrative journey by the creators of Life is Strange. Film your summer of 1995 and create memories of a lifetime with your new friends. 27 years later, confront the dark secrets that made you all promise to never speak again after that fateful summer.

Why similar: Surreal 16.8%, Cinematic 16.2%, Psychological 15.9%, Mystery 11.4%, Female Protagonist 11.2%

Hinako's hometown is engulfed in fog, driving her to fight grotesque monsters and solve eerie puzzles. Uncover the disturbing beauty hidden in terror.

Why similar: Psychological 19.5%, Horror 18.9%, Cinematic 15.5%, Female Protagonist 13%, Story Rich 11.7%

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: Horror 20.3%, Walking Simulator 17.6%, Conversation 17.4%, Dark 14.1%, Story Rich 11.6%

After a life threatening accident, a young girl is thrown into a surreal world that may not be as beautiful as it seems.

Why similar: Surreal 19.7%, Adventure 11.5%, Horror 11.5%, Third Person 10.6%, Dark 10.3%

Featuring a blend of 2D adventure and visual novel, The Mildew Children is a grim tale about a village inhabited only by children who follow savage pagan traditions. A young witch named Kyrphel, along with her sisters, are bound to perform a macabre Ritual in order to save their village.

Why similar: Surreal 31.5%, Story Rich 12%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Mystery 10.3%, Exploration 9.5%

It Happened At Night is a short horror game where the player must complete basic objectives to advance the story and immerse themselves through the eyes of the protagonist.

Why similar: Horror 16%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Mystery 12%, Psychological 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

The story of a lonely young man named Ignat, who survives in the dangerous and gloomy world of post-apocalyptic cyberpunk. You have to face the trials of a new reality and plunge into the secrets of the surrounding chaos.

Why similar: Cinematic 36.1%, Walking Simulator 20.7%, Puzzle 18%, Mystery 12.2%, Atmospheric 6.9%

In a lonely station atop a mountain, a train rumbles its precious cargo to places unknown. Now is your shift. Keep the pace. Uncover a mystery. Fight for your last breath. The air is thin up here.

Why similar: Surreal 23%, Horror 15.1%, Dark 14.8%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Story Rich 9.6%

Relax, empty your mind, activate your senses and step into the hypnotic adventure of the Path to Mnemosyne in the quest for the lost memories.

Why similar: Psychedelic 22.5%, Surreal 21.2%, Psychological 15.9%, Horror 10.5%, Puzzle 9.4%

An interactive thriller about a man trapped in a time loop. Featuring James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe.

Why similar: Mystery 29.2%, Puzzle 25.6%, Story Rich 21.6%, Adventure 8.2%, Exploration 7%

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: Surreal 28.9%, Dark 15%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Psychological 11.1%, Mystery 9.9%

Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.

Why similar: Third Person 21.5%, Horror 17.6%, Puzzle 16%, Exploration 14.6%, Mystery 11.1%

A dark tale of survival and conscience, blending platforming, puzzles, and haunting beauty. Journey through surreal lands where every choice shapes the fate of a world on the edge of ruin will you restore the light or embrace the darkness?

Why similar: Horror 18.4%, Dark 18.1%, Third Person 16.7%, Puzzle 12.7%, Story Rich 11.8%

You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.

Why similar: Horror 51.2%, Story Rich 36.3%, Adventure 8.2%, Singleplayer 4.3%

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: Psychedelic 18%, Surreal 14.6%, Horror 13.5%, Mature 11.6%, Walking Simulator 9.4%