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 28.9%, Dark 12.2%, Story Rich 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Third Person 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the most DNA with INDIKA through its intense focus on psychological trauma, internal voices, and a cinematic third-person journey.

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 22.2%, Dark 12.7%, Psychological 12.6%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Story Rich 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the high-fidelity, psychologically charged narrative style of its predecessor, mirroring the cinematic intensity of 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 25.7%, Horror 17.7%, Dark 14.5%, Third Person 12.7%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, cinematic, third-person adventure that explores folklore and psychological trauma through a haunting, atmospheric lens.

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 44%, Story Rich 21.2%, Dark 19.1%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Adventure 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the bleak, surreal, and philosophical atmosphere of a distorted, historical Russia with a heavy emphasis on survival and existential dread.

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 22.4%, Cinematic 16.7%, Horror 12.3%, Dark 10.5%, Story Rich 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological, and grounded historical narrative that explores trauma and reality with a heavy, atmospheric tone.

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 17.3%, Surreal 16.9%, Psychological 15.4%, Story Rich 11.3%, Dark 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply psychological, surreal, and dark narrative experience that deals with heavy themes and unconventional storytelling.

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 18.5%, Psychological 13.4%, Third Person 12.6%, Dark 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique dual-reality mechanic that mirrors the religious and supernatural themes explored in INDIKA.

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 19.8%, Cinematic 19.5%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Mystery 15.3%, Puzzle 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric, psychological, and surreal sci-fi horror game that excels at abstract storytelling.

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 20.2%, Psychological 18.8%, Horror 15%, Mystery 12.5%, Exploration 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, puzzle-heavy, and highly atmospheric game that rewards exploration and deep narrative engagement.

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 16.2%, Horror 15.7%, Surreal 14.6%, Puzzle 13.5%, Story Rich 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, dark, and puzzle-heavy narrative that explores the fragile boundary between reality and hallucination.

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 19.5%, Horror 11.5%, Walking Simulator 10.5%, Puzzle 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A mythology-heavy, psychological horror game that captures a similar sense of dread and isolation.

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 19.3%, Psychological 19.1%, Horror 14.1%, Dark 10.7%, Walking Simulator 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological, story-rich horror game that delivers an intense and oppressive atmosphere similar to INDIKA's darker moments.

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 22.8%, Psychological 19.9%, Horror 13.1%, Third Person 12.1%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features a surreal, psychological, and third-person action-adventure structure that mirrors the distorted reality found in 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 30.9%, Dark 20.3%, Puzzle 16.6%, Story Rich 11.3%, Stealth 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a masterclass in atmospheric, surreal, and third-person horror-adventure that relies on visual storytelling.

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 30.9%, Dark 25.5%, Linear 14%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A folklore-inspired, dark, and atmospheric adventure that shares the Slavic-influenced aesthetic of INDIKA.

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 19.8%, Dark 16.5%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Story Rich 11.5%, Puzzle 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: An existential, philosophical, and psychological horror game that challenges the player's perception of reality and self.

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 23.7%, Psychological 18%, Cinematic 15.5%, Horror 11.2%, Walking Simulator 11%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that features a surreal, oppressive, and highly detailed atmosphere.

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

Why similar: Cinematic 20.8%, Mystery 12.1%, Puzzle 11.8%, Story Rich 11.5%, Third Person 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a strong, narrative-driven experience with deep exploration and puzzle-solving in a rich, historical setting.

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 16.8%, Psychedelic 14.9%, Story Rich 14%, Surreal 13.1%, Walking Simulator 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A religious-themed psychological horror game that blends exploration with a tense, story-driven narrative.

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%, Surreal 18.2%, Horror 10.5%, Walking Simulator 10.1%, Dark 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological, surreal, and narrative-driven game that focuses on the protagonist's unraveling mental state.

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 26.2%, Walking Simulator 21.2%, Mystery 13.7%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Story Rich 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, narrative-driven, and philosophical sci-fi adventure that prioritizes world-building and mystery.

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 28.1%, Horror 19.2%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, Dialogue Heavy 13%, Story Rich 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological, surreal, and investigative game that delves into the fractured minds of its characters.

Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?

Why similar: Third Person 24.3%, Cinematic 23.5%, Horror 16.9%, Story Rich 12.6%, Exploration 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A lore-rich, emotional, and supernatural adventure that deals with the intersection of the living and the dead.

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 19.3%, Surreal 18.2%, Horror 14.1%, Walking Simulator 10.2%, Mystery 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, psychological, and atmospheric adventure that blurs the line between dreams and reality.

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 10.2%, Puzzle 9.7%, Mystery 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person, puzzle-heavy, and story-rich game that explores psychological themes through a unique lens.

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 19.6%, Walking Simulator 14%, Dark 13.1%, Mystery 12.1%, Story Rich 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, narrative-driven, and psychological thriller that focuses on isolation and past 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 23.2%, Psychological 16.7%, Cinematic 16.7%, Horror 9.6%, Dark 9.4%

You control a combat robot. Your task is to go through the maze, destroy all the enemy robots and get to the finish line. The passages to the other rooms of the maze are littered with stones. You need to use bombs to free the passages.

Why similar: Puzzle 47.8%, Exploration 24.9%, Adventure 18%, Atmospheric 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, religious, and atmospheric narrative game that focuses on mystery and the supernatural.

Satellite Odyssey: Prologue is a short first-person story-driven adventure with horror elements. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of classic science fiction and retro-futurism inspired by Soviet sci-fi films. Your partner is Zarya, the artificial intelligence.

Why similar: Cinematic 24%, Walking Simulator 18.1%, Horror 12.6%, Story Rich 12.1%, Female Protagonist 11.5%

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 13.2%, Mystery 13%, Story Rich 11.3%, Puzzle 11%

Why You'll Like It: A dystopian, atmospheric, and story-driven game that shares a similar sense of isolation and mystery.

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 46.1%, Third Person 16.9%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Adventure 7.1%, Story Rich 4.9%

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 21.1%, Horror 19.2%, Psychedelic 18.9%, Dark 13.7%, Story Rich 10.8%

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 13.6%, Psychological 12.7%, Dark 12%, Walking Simulator 11.5%, Story Rich 9.3%

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: Dark 22.1%, Horror 18.3%, Puzzle 16.4%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Story Rich 14.9%

"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 13%, Horror 12.6%, Cinematic 12.1%, Dialogue Heavy 11%

When Max Caulfield finds her friend Safi dead in the snow, she tears open the way to a parallel timeline. Here, Safi is still alive - and still in danger! With her new power to Shift between two timelines – can Max solve and prevent the same murder?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.3%, Third Person 19.4%, Story Rich 19%, Cinematic 17.6%, Mystery 14.1%

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 31.9%, Dialogue Heavy 18.4%, Walking Simulator 16.8%, Noir 14%, Story Rich 13.3%

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 14.8%, Walking Simulator 13%, Horror 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Puzzle 11.4%

"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 25.5%, Horror 13.3%, Psychological 12.1%, Walking Simulator 10.7%, Puzzle 9.4%

A Beholder series spin-off. Become a conductor of the Determination Bringer train: monitor passengers, report incidents, and carry out important Ministry assignments — whose level of secrecy depends only on your loyalty. And remember: mission success is very important to you!

Why similar: Dark 32.9%, Puzzle 26.4%, Story Rich 26.3%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Singleplayer 4%

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 16.7%, Dark 16.3%, Third Person 15.1%, Puzzle 11.7%, Story Rich 10.6%

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 24.5%, Third Person 16.5%, Dark 14.5%, Female Protagonist 11%, Exploration 9.3%

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 19.2%, Cinematic 17.7%, Dark 16.1%, Walking Simulator 14.5%, Story Rich 10.9%

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 15.5%, Psychological 13.6%, Surreal 12.4%, Horror 12.2%, Dark 10.6%

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 11.6%, Horror 11.5%, Third Person 10.5%, Dark 10.2%

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 14.9%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Psychological 10.8%, Mystery 9.9%

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 21%, Psychological 17.8%, Dark 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Horror 8.5%

Without a Dawn is a dark, psychological, and philosophical visual horror novel featuring hauntingly beautiful pseudo-ASCII art.

Why similar: Psychedelic 20.5%, Psychological 15.8%, Horror 12.2%, Dark 11.9%, Mystery 10.8%

A dice-driven RPG, in a human and heartfelt sci-fi world. You are an escaped android, with a malfunctioning body, a price on your head and no memory of your past. Get a ship, find a crew, and take on contracts while you navigate across the Starward Belt.

Why similar: Story Rich 35.2%, Dialogue Heavy 30.7%, Exploration 18.3%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Adventure 5.7%

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 14.7%, Walking Simulator 13.3%, Story Rich 9.5%

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 35.6%, Walking Simulator 20.9%, Puzzle 18.1%, Mystery 12.2%, Atmospheric 7.1%

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%, Psychological 14.1%, Dialogue Heavy 14%, Dark 12.7%, Mystery 12.1%

Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.

Why similar: Puzzle 26%, Female Protagonist 22.1%, Walking Simulator 20.9%, Atmospheric 14.6%, Adventure 14.2%

In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.

Why similar: Puzzle 35.6%, Female Protagonist 34%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Adventure 10.4%, Singleplayer 4.9%

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 14.1%, Mystery 12%, Psychological 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

Answer the call from a mining base on Mars as engineer Jack Leary and search for the missing crew. Fort Solis will immerse you with cinematic visuals powered by UE 5 and voice acting of Roger Clark and Troy Baker. Explore the mining complex and reach climax of this narrative thriller experience.

Why similar: Cinematic 25.5%, Walking Simulator 16.2%, Third Person 12%, Story Rich 11.7%, Linear 10.1%

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 19.3%, Horror 15.6%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Exploration 8.1%

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 44.7%, Dark 22.7%, Story Rich 17.3%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Adventure 4.7%

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 18.4%, Cinematic 16.6%, Horror 16.3%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Dark 10.3%

The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.

Why similar: Story Rich 29.6%, Mystery 26.6%, Exploration 20.9%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Adventure 6.8%