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 28.8%, Dark 12.2%, Female Protagonist 12%, Story Rich 11.7%, Third Person 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Like INDIKA, this game features a deeply personal, psychological journey with a strong focus on mental health and cinematic, third-person exploration.

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 21.2%, Dark 19.1%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a surreal, oppressive version of Russia, this game shares INDIKA's philosophical depth, dark atmosphere, and focus on existential dread.

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 26.1%, Horror 17.5%, Dark 14.4%, Third Person 12.7%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, cinematic, and atmospheric adventure that mirrors the unsettling folklore and emotional weight found in INDIKA.

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%, Horror 13%, Third Person 12.1%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the surreal, dark, and psychological nature of INDIKA through its twisted, imaginative world and third-person perspective.

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 17.1%, Dialogue Heavy 12.8%, Story Rich 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a surreal, psychological investigation into the human mind, matching the unsettling and investigative nature of 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 30.6%, Dark 20.3%, Puzzle 16.8%, Story Rich 11.3%, Stealth 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at surreal, dark storytelling through environmental puzzles and a haunting, cinematic atmosphere.

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 16.8%, Psychological 15.4%, Story Rich 11.3%, Dark 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply psychological and surreal horror game that tackles heavy, dark themes with a unique, story-driven approach.

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 18.3%, Psychological 13.3%, Third Person 12.5%, Dark 12.1%, Female Protagonist 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the intersection of two realities with a focus on psychological horror and a third-person perspective.

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: Cinematic 19.9%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Dark 19.5%, Mystery 14.9%, Puzzle 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological, sci-fi horror game that uses surreal imagery and a deep, cryptic narrative to create a haunting experience.

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 19.4%, Horror 11.3%, Walking Simulator 10.6%, Puzzle 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological horror game rooted in folklore that captures the oppressive and surreal tone of 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 20.2%, Psychological 18.8%, Horror 15.2%, Mystery 12.3%, Exploration 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, puzzle-heavy adventure that rewards exploration and deep engagement with its cryptic, cinematic narrative.

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 14.2%, Dark 10.6%, Walking Simulator 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that prioritizes a dark, story-rich narrative and intense, surreal atmosphere.

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 22.3%, Cinematic 16.9%, Horror 12.2%, Dark 10.4%, Story Rich 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological, and story-rich experience that deals with trauma and reality in a similarly grounded yet haunting way.

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 15.5%, Surreal 14.5%, Puzzle 13.5%, Story Rich 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a young protagonist navigating a surreal and disturbing world, mirroring the psychological exploration found in INDIKA.

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 26.7%, Horror 13.6%, Dark 10.7%, Story Rich 8.6%, Mystery 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the crumbling psyche of its protagonist through surreal, shifting environments that feel very similar to INDIKA's dream sequences.

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 19.7%, Dark 16.5%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Story Rich 11.5%, Puzzle 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in philosophical and psychological horror that forces players to confront uncomfortable truths about existence and reality.

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 30.4%, Dark 25.4%, Linear 14%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into dark folklore and atmospheric exploration, providing a similar sense of dread and discovery.

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

Why similar: Horror 24%, Surreal 21.6%, Dark 17.6%, Puzzle 14.7%, Walking Simulator 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, surreal puzzle game that relies on environmental storytelling to convey a dark, unsettling, and abstract 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 20.2%, Surreal 18%, Horror 10.4%, Walking Simulator 10.2%, Dark 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, story-driven horror game that focuses on the protagonist's fractured psyche and mysterious past.

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 16.7%, Psychedelic 15.1%, Story Rich 13.9%, Surreal 13%, Walking Simulator 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that heavily incorporates religious themes and surreal, dreamlike sequences.

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 35.4%, Female Protagonist 34.3%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Adventure 10.5%, Singleplayer 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more puzzle-platformer focused, it shares the cinematic, atmospheric, and emotional storytelling style of INDIKA.

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

Why similar: Cinematic 21.1%, Mystery 11.9%, Puzzle 11.9%, Story Rich 11.4%, Third Person 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully crafted, story-rich adventure that focuses on exploration and deep, cinematic narrative threads.

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 24.2%, Cinematic 23.9%, Horror 16.7%, Story Rich 12.6%, Exploration 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a third-person, lore-rich, and emotional narrative that deals with the supernatural and the weight of moral choices.

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 14.9%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Psychological 10.8%, Mystery 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: An investigative, psychological thriller that explores the surreal landscapes of the human mind.

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...

Why similar: Horror 17.5%, Dark 14.2%, Puzzle 12.5%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Cinematic 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, folklore-inspired adventure that excels at building an unsettling atmosphere through its 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 19.6%, Walking Simulator 14%, Dark 13.1%, Mystery 11.9%, Story Rich 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tense, atmospheric walking simulator that explores dark secrets and psychological isolation.

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 17.8%, Cinematic 15.7%, Horror 11.1%, Walking Simulator 11%

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 25.3%, Walking Simulator 21.5%, Mystery 13.5%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Story Rich 11.6%

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 13.1%, Horror 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Puzzle 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric adventure that blends puzzle-solving with a surreal, unsettling narrative.

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 21.9%, Horror 18.1%, Puzzle 16.6%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Story Rich 14.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, puzzle-heavy game that explores grim themes through a unique, story-rich perspective.

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 25.9%, Walking Simulator 16.2%, Third Person 11.8%, Story Rich 11.5%, Linear 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, narrative-driven experience that focuses on isolation and mystery in a dark, atmospheric setting.

"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 25.7%, Horror 13.2%, Psychological 12.1%, Walking Simulator 10.8%, Puzzle 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that emphasizes a dark, thriller-like narrative and puzzle-solving mechanics.

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%, Cinematic 17%, Psychological 16.7%, Horror 9.5%, Dark 9.4%

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 24.3%, Walking Simulator 18.1%, Horror 12.4%, Story Rich 12%, Female Protagonist 11.7%

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%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Third Person 16.2%, Adventure 7%, Story Rich 5%

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 13.5%, Psychological 12.6%, Dark 12%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Story Rich 9.3%

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 20.6%, Third Person 19.1%, Story Rich 18.9%, Cinematic 17.9%, Mystery 13.9%

"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 13.7%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Horror 12.5%, Cinematic 12.2%, Dialogue Heavy 10.6%

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 19.2%, Surreal 18.1%, Horror 14%, Walking Simulator 10.3%, Mystery 8.1%

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 30.3%, Horror 13.1%, Mystery 12.8%, Story Rich 11.2%, Puzzle 11%

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: Dialogue Heavy 31.7%, Story Rich 31.4%, Exploration 19.3%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Adventure 7.1%

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 13.4%, Horror 12.3%, Dark 10.2%, Puzzle 9.8%, Mystery 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 16.6%, Dark 16.3%, Third Person 15.1%, Puzzle 11.8%, 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 24.9%, Third Person 16.2%, Dark 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Exploration 9.2%

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 25.1%, Horror 17%, Dark 15.8%, Mystery 12.6%, Story Rich 12%

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 30.6%, Puzzle 25%, Story Rich 24.6%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Adventure 6.3%

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 20.8%, Psychological 17.7%, Dark 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Horror 8.4%

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 19.6%, Adventure 11.9%, Horror 11.4%, Third Person 10.5%, Dark 10.2%

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 22.5%, Dark 12.6%, Psychological 12.4%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Story Rich 10.5%

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: Surreal 29.9%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Story Rich 12.2%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Dark 12.1%

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 18.3%, Cinematic 16.9%, Horror 16.2%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Dark 10.3%

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 19.1%, Cinematic 18.1%, Dark 15.9%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Story Rich 10.9%

Forge powerful builds with endless loot in this relentless combination of Roguelike and ARPG. Blast through dungeons and unleash inhuman powers in a dark fantasy twist on Brazil’s War of Canudos.

Why similar: Dark 38.5%, Horror 27.8%, Story Rich 20.6%, Atmospheric 10%, Singleplayer 3%

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 15.9%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Mystery 11.8%, Psychological 10.6%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

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 13.9%, Dark 12.7%, Mystery 12%

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

Why similar: Psychedelic 20.7%, Psychological 15.7%, Horror 12.1%, Dark 11.8%, Story Rich 10.7%

The Bookwalker is a narrative adventure in which you play as Etienne Quist, a writer-turned-thief with the ability to dive into books. Use your powers to journey between reality and book worlds, and steal legendary items like Thor's Hammer and Excalibur to restore your ability to write.

Why similar: Surreal 32.2%, Mystery 13.2%, Story Rich 11.9%, Noir 11.3%, Puzzle 11.1%

If hell is a state of the soul, these are the steps that will lead you to its gates. Dark Atlas: Infernum is a disturbing first-person story where an esoteric end of the world meets psychological survival horror with a strong narrative component.

Why similar: Psychological 22%, Horror 15.9%, Dark 12.4%, Story Rich 10.7%, Mystery 9.7%

Castle of Secrets is a dark psychological adventure with horror elements. Uncover the mystery behind your family's murder as you journey through the world of the dead, meet strange beings, solve puzzles, and make choices that shape the story.

Why similar: Surreal 26.3%, Horror 13.8%, Puzzle 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Dark 10.2%

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 24.1%, Walking Simulator 19.4%, Horror 15.5%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Exploration 8.1%