Games Like INMOST

Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.9%, Cinematic 13.1%, Dark 12.2%, Platformer 9.4%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, cinematic puzzle-platformer that shares the same sense of dread, environmental storytelling, and vulnerability as INMOST.

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 20.8%, Emotional 17.5%, Dark 15.4%, Horror 12.3%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, cinematic adventure that blends folklore-inspired horror with emotional storytelling and puzzle-platforming mechanics.

Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 36.6%, Dark 15%, Platformer 13.4%, Atmospheric 8%, Puzzle 7%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive atmospheric puzzle-platformer that established the dark, monochromatic aesthetic and silent narrative style found in INMOST.

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Exploration 11.9%, Platformer 11.4%, Mystery 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dense, atmospheric puzzle-platformer that rewards exploration and discovery within a mysterious, interconnected world.

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: Puzzle Platformer 20.5%, Dark 14.3%, Horror 13.8%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Psychological Horror 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar focus on navigating a dark, oppressive world through puzzle-solving while maintaining a constant sense of psychological tension.

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

Why similar: Atmospheric 24.1%, Puzzle Platformer 17.5%, Platformer 16.4%, Story Rich 11.3%, Indie 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An emotionally resonant, artistic platformer that explores themes of grief and trauma through beautiful, atmospheric environments.

Dive into a surreal ocean abyss in an atmospheric puzzle-adventure. Explore dangerous waters, possess sea creatures and solve environmental puzzles to discover what lies deep below the surface…

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.8%, Dark 16.8%, Cinematic 14.3%, Horror 10.5%, Atmospheric 10%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric puzzle-adventure set in an underwater abyss that shares the eerie, cinematic feel of INMOST.

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: Psychological 16%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Story Rich 11.5%, Horror 11.3%, Dark 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply psychological, dark narrative experience that deals with mature themes and trauma through a unique, stylized art direction.

Overcome emotional struggles across a touching narrative filled with twists and surprises. Embark on a dream-like journey, with breathtaking artistic direction and the enthralling voice of Hannah Murray (Game of Thrones, Skins).

Why similar: Psychological 26.8%, Platformer 13.7%, Puzzle Platformer 12.2%, Atmospheric 10%, Puzzle 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological puzzle-platformer that uses light and shadow to explore themes of mental health and emotional struggle.

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 Horror 24.1%, Psychological 16.4%, Story Rich 13%, Dark 12.4%, Horror 10%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, psychological point-and-click adventure that mirrors the dark, unsettling, and story-rich nature of INMOST.

MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Platformer 13.7%, Adventure 8.6%, Atmospheric 8%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art puzzle-platformer that features dark, atmospheric environments and challenging, physics-based mechanics.

The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.

Why similar: Emotional 20.9%, Puzzle Platformer 19.1%, Story Rich 12.3%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Puzzle 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A poignant, puzzle-driven adventure that focuses on themes of hope and finding purpose in a melancholic setting.

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Why similar: Story Rich 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 22.1%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Psychological Horror 9%, Puzzle 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, meta-narrative experience with pixel-art that relies on emotional connection and puzzle-solving.

In this original and adult psychological survival horror, the masked protagonist must escape from a city ravaged by disease, by any means necessary.

Why similar: Horror 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 21.6%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Psychological Horror 11%, Dark 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game with pixel-art aesthetics that emphasizes atmosphere and the protagonist's fragile mental state.

Creepy quest with the atmosphere of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales. Go through a dangerous adventure filled with puzzles and challenges! Perhaps it is you who will be able to solve all the secrets of forest and save the peaceful creatures?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.3%, Dark 13.1%, Thriller 12.4%, Platformer 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, puzzle-adventure game that uses a fairy-tale aesthetic to deliver an unsettling and atmospheric experience.

Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.1%, Platformer 18%, Puzzle 15.2%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Adventure 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines atmospheric puzzle-platforming with a poignant, emotional narrative about memories and connection.

Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.2%, Cinematic 14.3%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A melancholic, atmospheric journey that focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving in a desolate, beautiful world.

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 19.3%, Platformer 17.5%, Exploration 15.7%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Atmospheric 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, pixel-art metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and environmental storytelling in a ruined world.

A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, Story Rich 15.4%, Horror 13.3%, Exploration 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game with a distinct pixel-art style that focuses on exploration and narrative depth.

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: Psychological Horror 25.2%, Dark 17.8%, Mystery 13.8%, Cinematic 13.4%, Atmospheric 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological, atmospheric horror game that uses a retro-aesthetic to tell a deeply emotional and cryptic story.

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: Dark 14.3%, Horror 14.2%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Puzzle Platformer 10.8%, Thriller 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the dark, cinematic puzzle-platforming of its predecessor with even more focus on narrative tension and atmosphere.

DISTRAINT is a 2D psychological horror adventure game for PC. In order to secure a partnership in a famous company, Price seizes the property of an elderly woman. In that very moment, he finds out the price of his humanity.

Why similar: Indie 58.1%, Psychological Horror 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Horror 5.5%, Psychological 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror-adventure that focuses on dark, story-driven gameplay and a heavy, oppressive atmosphere.

Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.4%, Dark 14.1%, Story Rich 12.9%, Emotional 11.7%, Mystery 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-rich adventure that explores psychological trauma and mystery through a unique, episodic narrative.

Shape your fears… Fear the shapes. Embark on a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions in this narrative adventure game with puzzles, stealth and action.

Why similar: Emotional 20.8%, Mystery 14.6%, Horror 14.4%, Exploration 13.4%, Story Rich 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, narrative-driven puzzle-adventure that explores themes of bullying and fear through a cinematic lens.

Experience true psychological horror as you explore nightmares inspired by the creator's struggles with depression and OCD. The defenseless protagonist must avoid monstrous manifestations of what haunts his subconscious in his quest to wake up into reality.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.3%, Horror 24.1%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Indie 7.5%, Psychological 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses a hand-drawn art style to represent the protagonist's descent into mental instability.

Wander a castle built of bitter memories in LOVE ETERNAL, a psychological horror platformer with devious trials and an unsettling, experimental narrative. Find a way out - or live in Shelter forever more.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 13.3%, Dark 11.2%, Cinematic 11.1%, Platformer 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.

Why similar: Exploration 30.7%, Adventure 19.8%, Atmospheric 19%, Indie 12.5%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric exploration and narrative discovery in a world defined by its melancholic beauty.

After decades of toil, an old machinist plots his escape from Communism, through manipulation and scheming. Along the road, he befriends the most unlikely creature, an abandoned robot. Could they solve the puzzles and flee this bleak world together?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.3%, Dark 11.9%, Platformer 11.6%, Cinematic 11.4%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, dystopian puzzle-platformer that emphasizes stealth and environmental manipulation.

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.5%, Story Rich 17.7%, Dark 13.7%, Horror 13.1%, Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-rich adventure that balances a whimsical aesthetic with heavy, emotional, and psychological themes.

In Sound Mind is an imaginative first-person psychological horror with frenetic puzzles, unique boss fights, and original music by The Living Tombstone. Journey within the inner workings of the one place you can’t seem to escape—your own mind.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.4%, Horror 13.9%, Story Rich 13.6%, Puzzle Platformer 12.3%, Atmospheric 9%

Candle is an adventure with challenging puzzles. Play as Teku, a young novice on a dangerous journey to rescue his tribe's shaman from the evil tribe of the Wakcha. But the way is littered with sinister traps and difficult obstacles.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 38.6%, Adventure 16.9%, Indie 14.8%, Puzzle 14.7%, Platformer 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-painted, atmospheric puzzle-adventure that emphasizes exploration and clever environmental problem-solving.

Greak: Memories of Azur is a single-player puzzle platformer adventure. Azur is under threat from an enemy attack who have control of strange creatures infecting the land. Take on the role of three siblings: Greak, Adara and Raydel and utilize their unique abilities to escape the invasion together.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.1%, Cinematic 17.5%, Platformer 11.8%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Pawnbarian is a quick-playing, turn-based puzzle roguelike. Play cards to move your hero like a chess piece, and conquer challenging dungeons full of cunning monsters!

Why similar: Puzzle 84.6%, Singleplayer 15.4%

Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 68.4%, Action 17%, Singleplayer 14.7%

EarthX is a rocket company management game. Go from launching small rockets on Earth to eventually building a colony on Mars. Create your own Internet constellation, develop new technologies, supply the International Space Station and terraform Mars!

Why similar: Atmospheric 53.7%, Indie 30.6%, Singleplayer 15.6%

Explore the strange unknown with Pathway, a strategy adventure set in the 1930s great wilderness. Unravel long-forgotten mysteries of the occult, raid ancient tombs and outwit your foes in turn-based squad combat!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 48.4%, Exploration 37.4%, Adventure 14.2%

"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: Thriller 20.4%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Psychological 11%, Puzzle Platformer 10%, Mystery 7.9%

Insight is a single-player horror story game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them.

Why similar: Thriller 23.2%, Dark 11.6%, Emotional 11%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Story Rich 9.3%

Cast into an ancient crypt, survive the horrors that dwell below, and ascend from despair with your unexpected companion in this short 2D puzzle platformer. Take risks to evade the petrifying gaze from beyond the dark.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.2%, Platformer 17%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Puzzle 8.5%

In Nightmare is a narrative-driven horror adventure game combining sneak action with diverse puzzles. It follows a young boy in search for the last hope of love who is working out his own salvation by navigating through his fear.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.9%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Exploration 14.4%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Adventure 9%

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: Psychological 14.1%, Thriller 13.4%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Cinematic 10.3%, Dark 9.8%

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: Puzzle Platformer 20.1%, Dark 13.7%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Platformer 10.6%, Horror 9.1%

Pikuniku is an absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. Help peculiar characters overcome struggles, uncover a deep state conspiracy, and start a little revolution in this delightful dystopian adventure!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.1%, Platformer 19.4%, Puzzle 17.1%, Adventure 14.6%, Indie 12.5%

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: Emotional 17.5%, Dark 12%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Story Rich 8.4%

A physics-based mining sim, set in the thickest debris field in Sol. Every action has a reaction, lasers are invisible without a medium, and your thrust is a potent weapon. Find trade, adapt your equipment to your playstyle, hire a crew to help. Unravel the mysteries of the rings, or just get rich.

Why similar: Exploration 46.5%, Atmospheric 30.5%, Action 11.5%, Singleplayer 11.5%

Unravel the dark secrets hidden throughout this stirring puzzle platformer about a tormented nobleman confronting the traumas of his past. Use an innovative mirror mechanic to solve challenging puzzle rooms and defeat towering bosses as you strive to piece together the ugly truth.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.9%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Emotional 11.4%, Platformer 10.8%, 2D Platformer 9.9%

Neverout is a 'Escape Room' game with quantum physic and reality bending. Packed with dozens of levels, difficult puzzles, eerie atmosphere and unreal immersion. Every action creates reaction. Nothing is certain, but one thing is known - every lock has a key. And in Neverout, the key - is YOU.

Why similar: Mystery 18%, Dark 15%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Horror 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.8%

A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.

Why similar: Emotional 22.5%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Story Rich 14.2%, Mystery 12.8%

In The Shadows is a puzzle platformer where lights scare away shadows monsters that transform into everyday objects you can use to your own advantage. Confront your fears, solve puzzles, find secrets!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Psychological 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Platformer 10.2%, Emotional 9.3%

A surreal puzzle platformer that's as beautiful as it is challenging – discover two beings entwined by fate, a girl and her soulmate, left to travel through a hauntingly elegant world...

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.4%, Mystery 17.4%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Indie 10.2%, Puzzle 10%

A psychological 2D puzzle platformer. You must switch between two versions of the past: dark & light, positive & negative, hope & despair. Every action is innately tied to this dualistic battle. Traverse a surreal landscape of memory to try and mend a fragile mind.

Why similar: Psychological 22.4%, Puzzle Platformer 17.7%, Platformer 13.8%, Dark 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%

In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.

Why similar: Emotional 19.7%, Cinematic 17.8%, Dark 14.5%, Story Rich 11.6%, Atmospheric 11.1%

Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of Hexologic. Solve challenging, yet rewarding puzzles, listen to relaxing music, dive deep into the game’s atmosphere and fall in love in with Sudoku again!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 56.8%, Puzzle 21.9%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Singleplayer 4%, Indie 3.8%

Two souls are drawn into a mysterious otherworld—and torn apart. In a realm filled with danger and restless spirits, each searches for the other while uncovering hidden truths. A suspenseful multi-ending adventure where every choice shapes their fate.

Why similar: Thriller 22.8%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Mystery 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Horror 8.2%

The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.7%, Mystery 13.2%, Platformer 11.7%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Puzzle 9.4%

It's MIDNIGHT, you're DEAD, and got a bad case of THE MUNCHIES. Chew your way through 120 levels of addictive puzzle gameplay, where your only goal is to devour everything but your own wormy self. It's quick, tasty, and hard to resist. Just like a late-night snack.

Why similar: Horror 34.3%, Puzzle 27.3%, Indie 15%, Action 8.2%, Singleplayer 7.9%

Telefrag VR is a hellishly fast-paced shooter with visceral movement and combat mechanics. Dash, shoot, and teleport around unique arenas that feature impossible geometry where there is no right side up and death can come from any direction.

Why similar: Indie 42.7%, Action 31.1%, Singleplayer 26.2%

Adventures of different characters with their unique atmosphere and puzzles.

Why similar: Platformer 18%, Dark 12.6%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Exploration 11.5%, Mystery 11.5%

Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.

Why similar: Emotional 30.6%, Story Rich 18.1%, Platformer 14.5%, Exploration 12.7%, Atmospheric 10.3%