Games Like INDIKA

From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.

Why similar: Psychological 29.3%, Dark 12.2%, Story Rich 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Third Person 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same intense focus on psychological trauma, third-person cinematic exploration, and a protagonist struggling with internal voices.

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 19.7%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Mystery 15.2%, Puzzle 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a deeply surreal, psychological, and oppressive experience that relies on atmosphere and cryptic storytelling.

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 12.7%, Psychological 12.5%, Story Rich 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the high-fidelity, psychologically taxing, and narrative-heavy journey of its predecessor with even more cinematic polish.

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 22.7%, Cinematic 16.8%, Horror 12.2%, Dark 10.5%, Story Rich 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It explores dark, historical, and psychological themes through a lens of trauma and unsettling imagery.

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 43.8%, Story Rich 21.4%, Dark 19.2%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Adventure 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the oppressive, surreal, and philosophical atmosphere of a dark, plague-ridden Russian setting.

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 25.8%, Horror 17.7%, Dark 14.5%, Third Person 12.7%, Story Rich 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the dark, folklore-inspired, and atmospheric third-person adventure style found in Indika.

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 24%, Psychological 19.8%, Horror 11.5%, Walking Simulator 10.2%, Puzzle 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures a specific, folklore-heavy horror aesthetic with a focus on walking-simulator pacing and psychological tension.

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 18.6%, Psychological 13.4%, Third Person 12.6%, Dark 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on dual-reality mechanics and psychological horror, mirroring the visions and spiritual conflict found in Indika.

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 19.6%, Psychological 19.2%, Horror 15.2%, Mystery 12.5%, Exploration 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It matches the surreal, puzzle-heavy, and mysterious narrative structure that keeps the player questioning reality.

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 16.5%, Horror 15.7%, Surreal 14.5%, Puzzle 13.3%, Story Rich 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the surreal, psychedelic, and unsettling nature of a protagonist navigating a world distorted by their own mental state.

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 17.4%, Surreal 16.7%, Psychological 15.6%, Story Rich 11.3%, Dark 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply psychological and surreal narrative adventure that tackles heavy, dark themes with a unique, haunting art style.

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: Dialogue Heavy 26.7%, Walking Simulator 20.6%, Mystery 13.6%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Story Rich 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: It matches the contemplative, dialogue-heavy, and atmospheric exploration style of Indika.

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 28%, Horror 19.3%, Walking Simulator 16.5%, Dialogue Heavy 13.2%, Story Rich 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly intense, psychologically taxing, and atmospheric experience set in a dystopian environment.

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 19.2%, Horror 14%, Dark 10.7%, Walking Simulator 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers an intense, story-rich, and psychologically unsettling experience that focuses on character-driven drama.

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 22.7%, Psychological 20.1%, Horror 13.1%, Third Person 12.2%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar blend of psychological trauma and a surreal, dark, and imaginative world-building.

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 14.1%, Surreal 13.1%, Walking Simulator 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It explores religious themes and psychological horror in a similarly unsettling and visually distinct fashion.

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 16.9%, Cinematic 16.8%, Horror 9.6%, Dark 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It matches the surreal, cinematic, and story-rich nature of the experience with a focus on emotional weight.

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 31.1%, Dark 25.5%, Linear 13.9%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It directly taps into the same Slavic folklore and dark, atmospheric aesthetic found in Indika.

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 19.9%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Dark 13.2%, Mystery 12%, Story Rich 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A strong, atmospheric, and narrative-heavy walking simulator that deals with heavy psychological themes.

Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

Why similar: Horror 27.2%, Dark 18.4%, Puzzle 12.7%, Story Rich 8.7%, Third Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the dark, oppressive atmosphere and third-person exploration of a world that feels inherently wrong.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Story Rich 22.6%, Walking Simulator 19.6%, Mystery 13%, Exploration 8.8%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a similarly poignant, surreal, and narrative-driven exploration of memory and family history.

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

Why similar: Cinematic 21%, Mystery 12.1%, Puzzle 11.8%, Story Rich 11.5%, Third Person 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the narrative-driven, puzzle-heavy, and exploration-focused gameplay set against a rich, historical backdrop.

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 19.5%, Surreal 18.2%, Horror 14.2%, Walking Simulator 10%, Mystery 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features a surreal, dream-like, and psychological narrative that blurs the lines between reality and imagination.

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: Dark 15%, Horror 12.9%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Puzzle 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a dark, female-led, and atmospheric narrative adventure with strong puzzle elements.

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: Horror 32.5%, Stealth 18.9%, Exploration 16.1%, Story Rich 14.8%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a tense, psychological, and claustrophobic experience that emphasizes survival and environmental storytelling.

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 23.9%, Psychological 18.2%, Cinematic 15.5%, Horror 11.2%, Walking Simulator 10.7%

Narin: The Orange Room is a third-person adventure horror game. Play as Narin, a young girl whose sister mysteriously disappeared. Help her find her sister in the twilight dimension, solve the mystery, and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Third Person 13.5%, Horror 12.4%, Dark 10.3%, Puzzle 9.7%, Mystery 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the third-person, puzzle-solving, and psychological narrative focus in a haunting setting.

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 18.5%, Cinematic 16.7%, Horror 16.3%, Walking Simulator 11.3%, Dark 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a short, intense, and atmospheric psychological horror experience that relies on environmental storytelling.

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%, Dark 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Horror 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on surreal, psychological exploration through a unique, dark, and artistic lens.

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: Walking Simulator 22.3%, Mystery 20.9%, Horror 15.6%, Exploration 10.6%, Story Rich 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on atmospheric, narrative-driven exploration of a mysterious and haunting environment.

On their last night together, three friends embark on one final adventure. Play through a mixtape of memories, set to the soundtrack of a generation.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 44.4%, Third Person 17.5%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Adventure 7.5%, Story Rich 5.7%

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 18.1%, Horror 10.6%, Walking Simulator 9.9%, Dark 9.8%

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 19.3%, Cinematic 17.9%, Dark 16.2%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Story Rich 10.9%

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 13.7%, Psychological 12.9%, Dark 12.1%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Story Rich 9.4%

"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 13.8%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Horror 12.6%, Cinematic 12.1%, Dialogue Heavy 11.2%

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: Dark 20.3%, Horror 19.1%, Puzzle 16.9%, Story Rich 15.5%, Female Protagonist 15.2%

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 15.6%, Psychological 13.7%, Surreal 12.3%, Horror 12.2%, Dark 10.7%

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 20.5%, Puzzle 18.2%, Mystery 12.2%, Atmospheric 7%

Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.

Why similar: Cinematic 24.7%, Third Person 16.4%, Dark 14.6%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Exploration 9.3%

"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 25.6%, Horror 13.4%, Psychological 12.3%, Walking Simulator 10.5%, Puzzle 9.3%

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 16.8%, Dark 16.4%, Third Person 15.1%, Puzzle 11.6%, Story Rich 10.7%

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

Why similar: Story Rich 20.1%, Third Person 13.6%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Stealth 11.8%, Dark 11.2%

Follow R.E.A.C.H., an AI trapped in a human body, on a cinematic adventure through an alternate 1980s America. Explore an atmospheric cyberpunk world full of high-stakes action wrapped in a unique 2.5D pixel art style.

Why similar: Cinematic 45%, Dark 22.7%, Story Rich 17.2%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Adventure 4.7%

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 32.2%, Dialogue Heavy 18.7%, Walking Simulator 16.4%, Noir 13.9%, Story Rich 13.3%

Hitchhiker is a mystery game set along lost highways, where your goal is to solve the puzzle of your own backstory.

Why similar: Surreal 17.1%, Dialogue Heavy 14.3%, Psychological 14.3%, Dark 12.7%, Mystery 12%

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 11.6%, Horror 11.5%, Third Person 10.6%, Dark 10.3%

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 24.3%, Walking Simulator 18.9%, Horror 15.7%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Exploration 8.2%

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

Why similar: Horror 25.6%, Walking Simulator 22.3%, Mystery 16.4%, Story Rich 15.9%, Psychological 13.4%

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 19.2%, Dialogue Heavy 17.3%, Walking Simulator 16.3%, Dark 13.2%, Story Rich 10.9%

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

Why similar: Horror 51.2%, Story Rich 36.5%, Adventure 8.1%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond.

Why similar: Surreal 30.4%, Horror 13.3%, Mystery 12.9%, Story Rich 11.4%, Puzzle 10.9%

The creators of Little Nightmares™ I & II have returned to take you on a darker, more terrifying journey than ever before. In this horror adventure game, a brother & sister go through hell to rescue their missing friends and escape the island that they used to call home.

Why similar: Horror 17.8%, Cinematic 16.2%, Surreal 13.3%, Dark 12.9%, Third Person 12.5%

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 16.1%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Mystery 11.9%, Psychological 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

Mundaun is a lovingly hand-penciled horror tale set in a dark, secluded valley of The Alps. Explore various areas full of secrets to discover, survive hostile encounters, drive vehicles, fill your inventory, and solve a variety of handcrafted puzzles.

Why similar: Surreal 18.3%, Cinematic 12.9%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Horror 11%, Dark 10.6%

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 29%, Dark 15%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Psychological 11%, Mystery 9.8%

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 15.8%, Horror 10.5%, Puzzle 9.5%

Fight under the onslaught of mutated monsters, obsessed soldiers and even darker bosses. Just try to survive and find out what to do next in this life, simultaneously tearing your enemies to pieces.

Why similar: Cinematic 28.3%, Horror 23.8%, Puzzle 22.8%, Stealth 17%, Adventure 8.1%

“Black Book” is a dark RPG Adventure, based on Slavic myths, in which you play as a young sorceress. Fight evil forces in card-based battles and explore the world, where humans live alongside mythological creatures.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 53.6%, Story Rich 46.4%

Saint Kotar is a psychological horror detective game set in a cursed valley in rural Croatia. Investigate the disappearance of your relative in the occult-ridden town of Sveti Kotar as you switch between conflicting realities through the eyes of two godly men.

Why similar: Psychological 25.4%, Horror 17.1%, Dark 15.8%, Mystery 12.6%, Story Rich 12.1%

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 10.2%, Horror 9.5%