- #1 Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic
96% matchVery Positive86% of 10,794 reviews2025
Dev: Steel Wool StudiosPub: ScottGames
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Enter the abandoned workshop of Murray’s Costume Manor and unravel the mystery left behind by the reclusive inventor. In Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic, you’ll step into a world where every dark corner holds a secret and every flicker of light hints at an ever-present threat.
Why similar: Robots 28.7%, Horror 24.3%, Thriller 12.7%, First-Person 12.3%, 3D 7.5%
- #2 Sivi's Factory
97% matchMixed61% of 171 reviews2024
Dev: Quad Labs
Windows
Sivi's Factory is a single player first-person horror game in which you play as Felix. You are looking for your brother on the scientific factory. Solve puzzles on the locations, explore new rooms, fight your enemy and go deeper into factory.
Why similar: Robots 31.5%, Horror 19.2%, Mystery 13.2%, First-Person 11%, Dark 10.9%
- #3 s.p.l.i.t
96% matchVery Positive93% of 3,443 reviews2025
Dev: Mike Klubnika
Windows · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%
A short psychological horror game, where you attempt to gain root access into an unethical superstructure.
Why similar: Thriller 36.2%, Horror 18.3%, Dark 15%, Investigation 7.1%, 3D 6.9%
- #4 Poppy Playtime
95% matchVery Positive88% of 138,123 reviews2021
Dev: Mob Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught.
Why similar: Horror 34.7%, Thriller 13.2%, Mystery 12.5%, First-Person 12.1%, 1980s 9.6%
- #5 The Cabin Factory
94% matchVery Positive91% of 3,623 reviews2024
Dev: International Cat StudiosPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Your job at the Cabin Factory is simple: inspect the cabins and decide on whether they’re haunted or not. If you do find any anomalies, get out…immediately.
Why similar: Horror 44.1%, First-Person 21.1%, 3D 12.9%, Dark 8.2%, Atmospheric 7.8%
- #6 Haus Of Irndrous
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Ryle AfgarnPub: Ryan Afgarn
Windows
Welcome to the Afgarn Mansion. Don’t ask why it’s empty. Nor why the lights flicker. The more you ask, the more they’ll want to answer. Find your father. If you hear voices, don’t respond. The experiments are still inside. They know you entered. And they’re eager to have you close.
Why similar: Thriller 21.3%, Robots 19.1%, Horror 12.8%, 1980s 12%, Dark 9%
- #7 Empty Gauge
93% matchNo user reviews96% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: Playnova Studio
Windows
A short, single-sitting VHS-style psychological horror game. Work the night shift at a remote gas station, return home to uncover disturbing clues, and reach one of three endings.
Why similar: Thriller 22.8%, Mystery 19.4%, Horror 14.8%, First-Person 11.4%, Dark 9.9%
- #8 ROUTINE
91% matchVery Positive92% of 7,023 reviews2025
Dev: Lunar SoftwarePub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
ROUTINE is a First Person Sci-Fi Horror set on an abandoned lunar base designed around an 80s vision of the future. Explore and investigate your surroundings as you survive against unknown threats.
Why similar: Thriller 28.3%, Horror 17.2%, Dark 15.6%, First-Person 11.9%, 3D 7.8%
- #9 Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,793 reviews2024
Dev: Mega Cat Studios
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Survive five nights of terror in this chilling adventure game. Travel between time periods to solve puzzles, gather clues, and outrun the threat relentlessly pursuing you. Move swiftly and stay hidden, and you may just survive. But be careful—it's not just your own life that’s on the line this time.
Why similar: Horror 47.3%, 1980s 18.3%, Alternate History 12.3%, Dark 7.7%, Exploration 4.8%
- #10 Inside Depth 6
92% matchVery Positive85% of 247 reviews2021
Dev: Stanislaw TruchowskiPub: TurnVex
Windows
There are 6 depths to descend; the further you go, the more terror you will experience. Uncover mysteries, solve puzzles, and immerse yourself in a dark storyline that Inside Depth 6 has to offer. Journey through all 6 depths to uncover the secrets buried within.
Why similar: Thriller 35.3%, Horror 21.3%, Dark 15.4%, First-Person 7.4%, 3D 5.7%
- #11 Dollmare
90% matchVery Positive94% of 2,064 reviews2024
Dev: Alex GradePub: Almost Done Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You've accepted a shady job offer at a doll factory. Inspect dolls for defects and anomalies. Follow strange protocols. Don't get fired and stay alive.
Why similar: Horror 23%, Thriller 21%, First-Person 15%, Hidden Object 14.3%, 3D 10.5%
- #12 [SUBJECT]
89% matchVery Positive88% of 92 reviews2023
Dev: RUDZKI
Windows
[SUBJECT] is a first-person psychological horror game. You wake up confused in a dark room, not knowing where you are. The last thing you remember is a robotic voice echoing through you ears. How you got here or why is unclear, but you do know one thing: You're being watched.
Why similar: Thriller 24%, Robots 18%, Horror 14.5%, Mystery 11.4%, Dark 9.4%
- #13 Creepy Shift: House For Sale
88% matchVery Positive93% of 344 reviews2025
Dev: Night Shift TeamPub: Red Limb Studio
Windows
Handyman needed - ASAP! The investor’s coming in the morning, and the house still isn’t ready! Take on an extra shift where horror meets simulation. Tackle the chaos, uncover dark secrets, and finish everything before dawn.
Why similar: Horror 28.6%, First-Person 18.8%, Mystery 18.7%, Dark 11.4%, Action 6.5%
- #14 Days Without Incident
87% matchVery Positive94% of 553 reviews2025
Dev: We Create StuffPub: Black Lantern Collective
Windows
It has been -̷̯͙̔̈́-̴̱̽̓͝-̷̍̊̕͠ days without incident. Your investigation has brought you to an old metalworks factory, abandoned after a series of mysterious deaths. But something’s been growing in the quiet. A short first-person survival horror experience.
Why similar: Horror 31.2%, Mystery 25%, First-Person 11.1%, Dark 10.9%, Action 10.3%
- #15 The Empty Eyes
86% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: 99 Grados Games
Windows
The Empty Eyes is a first-person psychological horror experience that immerses you in an investigation steeped in mystery. Every step inside the house brings you closer to a hidden truth, while tension mounts and fear takes root in your mind.
Why similar: Thriller 25.3%, Horror 19.4%, Mystery 17.3%, Dark 8.8%, Hidden Object 7.9%
- #16 Omitted
89% matchMixed46% of 56 reviews2022
Dev: PsychoRavens
Windows
Omitted is a first-person psychological horror game. Experience being left alone in an old hospital, discover its secrets and try to survive.
Why similar: Thriller 29.1%, Horror 18.9%, Mystery 16.1%, Dark 12%, First-Person 6.5%
- #17 Synthesis of Corruption
86% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2026
Dev: VidyGames
Windows
Emergency Protocol activated: Dark Energy Particle Synthesis failed. Now you – late and alone – must navigate a facility where science and sanity have collapsed. Face entities born from the corruption of dark energy in this atmospheric FPS-horror hybrid, where human ambition meets primal terror.
Why similar: Horror 39.4%, First-Person 25.7%, 3D 12.9%, Exploration 10.2%, Atmospheric 7.3%
- #18 Vigil
84% matchVery Positive86% of 2,103 reviews2025
Dev: Singularity Studios
Windows
Vigil is a short Narrative Horror Game that takes place in an unsettling underground facility. Your job is to dispose of boxes, however, you’re not alone. A terrifying automaton roams the facility, moving only when you look away or when you blink in real life.
Why similar: Horror 30%, 1980s 18.5%, First-Person 17.7%, Dark 17.7%, Action 6.8%
- #19 The Closing Shift
85% matchMixed67% of 117 reviews2025
Dev: Bird Box Games
Windows
A short interactive first-person horror game. Walk, look around, and talk to people to finish the short story about closing your restaurant. Complete the story with immersive sounds, and spooky tension and jumpscares to keep you focused.
Why similar: Thriller 23.2%, Horror 20.4%, Dark 15.9%, 3D 11.9%, Action 8.8%
- #20 Salvage Protocol
83% matchVery Positive100% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: IAmDirt
Windows
A short horror about exploring abandoned space stations and collecting junk in order to pay off your S.R.P.O debt.
Why similar: Horror 25.5%, Dark 18.7%, First-Person 16.4%, 3D 10.8%, Exploration 7.4%
- #21 Cave Crawler
84% matchVery Positive85% of 579 reviews2023
Dev: Technomancy Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Cave Crawler is a short horror game where you pilot a drone into a cave and discover something horrible.
Why similar: Horror 32.9%, Thriller 22.7%, First-Person 16.7%, 3D 11.6%, Dark 9%
- #22 Uh Oh!
82% matchVery Positive85% of 95 reviews2025
Dev: Wumbo Workshop LLC
Windows · Mac
Play through three VHS tapes, uncovering the mystery of a decrepit facility, eluding tormented beasts, and discovering the truth of the chosen one.
Why similar: Horror 25.4%, Thriller 20%, Mystery 17.3%, Dark 14.5%, First-Person 14.4%
- #23 It Reaches
81% matchNo user reviews76% of 85 reviews2026
Dev: Emberflight Games
Windows
It Reaches is a first person horror game, captured through the lens of a police officer’s body cam. Trapped inside the facilities of an abandoned hospital, find a way to escape the horrors lurking underground. Uncover a dark mystery left behind and don't get caught! They will reach for you…
Why similar: Horror 24.2%, Mystery 18.9%, Thriller 18.2%, Dark 14.2%, Action 6.7%
- #24 White Room Protocol
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Lefto Studio
Windows
A psychological first-person horror game where you enter a memory-erasing protocol and relive a trauma. Uncover dark secrets, and experience fear through immersive atmosphere.
Why similar: Thriller 31.9%, Horror 23.9%, Dark 14.3%, First-Person 11.6%, 3D 8.1%
- #25 Implements of Hell
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 103 reviews2021
Dev: PsychoRavens
Windows
Implements of Hell is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the mysteries, unlock the secrets, and change the outcome in a slow-paced atmospheric, and extremely horrifying experience.
Why similar: Thriller 29.2%, Horror 17.8%, Mystery 17.2%, Dark 11.9%, First-Person 8.3%
- #26 Frightence
80% matchVery Positive82% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Playstige Interactive
Windows
Frightence is a short, intense first-person horror experience.
Why similar: Horror 87.4%, Singleplayer 12.6%
- #27 Albert Innovation
79% matchVery Positive91% of 174 reviews2022
Dev: Delirium Den
Windows
Albert Innovation is an immersive, narrative, atmospheric semi-horror game, where you will attempt to unravel the mysteries of what was once the most brilliant technological innovation company of the olden days. Manipulate machines, run away, and put an end to this nightmare.
Why similar: Mystery 27.5%, Horror 20.9%, Dark 18.5%, 3D 8.4%, Exploration 7.4%
- #28 JANITOR BLEEDS
79% matchVery Positive87% of 270 reviews2022
Dev: KorpusPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Enter the abandoned arcade after your car has crashed, and the shelter you were looking for is trying to eat you alive in this dark mystery-horror adventure. Solve mysteries, keep JANITOR satisfied, and always be aware of what's behind your back.
Why similar: Thriller 24.9%, Mystery 15.3%, Horror 15.2%, First-Person 10.8%, Dark 8.9%
- #29 SCP – Containment Breach
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 942 reviews2026
Dev: Undertow GamesPub: SCP-CB Community Preservation Project
Windows
A procedural first-person horror adventure. You are on your own after something goes terribly wrong in this top-secret containment facility. Collect items to aid in your escape and try to uncover the truth, as horror lurks behind every door. Can you make it out alive?
Why similar: Horror 25.8%, Mystery 18.9%, First-Person 10.9%, Dark 10.8%, 3D 8.2%
- #30 MATRESHKA
76% matchVery Positive86% of 84 reviews2026
Dev: Megame LLC
Windows
MATRESHKA is a first-person psychological horror experience, you need find a way to escape from a maze of old soviet building. If you die...
Why similar: Thriller 20.6%, Mystery 16%, Horror 15.7%, 1980s 14.4%, Dark 11.1%
- #31 Lost Alone Ultimate
78% matchVery Positive90% of 113 reviews2023
Dev: Daniele Doesn't MatterPub: Doesn't Matter Games
Windows
Lost Alone Ultimate is a first-person psychological horror game designed to convey anxiety, distress, and terror. You will have to explore three different houses, avoid staying in the dark, and face moments of fear that will not give you respite.
Why similar: Thriller 24.3%, Horror 14.6%, Hidden Object 13.3%, 1980s 12.1%, First-Person 7.6%
- #32 Cartier 06
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: CowardlyKnights
Windows
After a long day at work, all you want is to relax on the couch—but the night has other plans. Step into the shoes of a Romanian engineer in the mid-2000s and survive a harrowing night as something hunts you in the shadows.
Why similar: Thriller 29.6%, Mystery 22.5%, Horror 21%, First-Person 9.5%, 3D 5.6%
- #33 Mirrored Phantoms
75% matchMixed69% of 226 reviews2025
Dev: SMU Guildhall
Windows · Linux
Trapped in a nightmarish mannequin factory where reality itself is shattered, unravel the secrets of Mirrored Phantoms. Explore a deeply atmospheric world, solve the mystery of the mirror shards, and survive the terrors that await in this slow-burning, first-person horror experience.
Why similar: Horror 32.4%, First-Person 17.6%, Dark 14.2%, Mystery 13.2%, 3D 8%
- #34 Into The Gloom
78% matchVery Positive81% of 294 reviews2015
Dev: earrgamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
It's a retro horror game featuring eerie black, white, and red visuals. Embark on an exciting adventure across 18 suspenseful levels while evading "The Shadow" and discovering five possible endings. Immerse yourself in a chilling atmosphere with haunting environments and unsettling sounds.
Why similar: Thriller 34.1%, Horror 23.2%, First-Person 16.1%, 3D 9.9%, Atmospheric 5%
- #35 Apartament 1406: Horror
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 715 reviews2023
Dev: Airem
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Apartment 1406 is an intense horror game, that challenges you to constantly survive in a hostile environment. Collect items to survive against limited ammo and creatures that lurk in the dark. Solve the puzzles and survive in this dark game.
Why similar: Horror 22.9%, Mystery 20.5%, Dark 16.9%, First-Person 15.1%, 3D 9.5%
- #36 Hotel Remorse
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 345 reviews2018
Dev: Charlie Behan
Windows
Wander long creepy corridors in search for answers in this short and jumpscare filled game.
Why similar: Horror 26.6%, First-Person 16.7%, Mystery 14.8%, Dark 10.9%, 3D 9.2%
- #37 Unsorted Horror
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,414 reviews2023
Dev: Mike Klubnika
Windows
A collection of 5 short first-person horror games, that revolve around detailed machinery and dread.
Why similar: First-Person 19.4%, Thriller 18.5%, Dark 18%, 3D 9.3%, Horror 9.2%
- #38 ORDER 13
71% matchVery Positive86% of 1,427 reviews2025
Dev: Cybernetic WalrusPub: Oro Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
You wake up in a dark warehouse, tasked with packing orders while something lurks in the shadows. Work fast, stay safe, and protect your cat. He’s all you’ve got.
Why similar: Horror 22.9%, Mystery 19.7%, First-Person 16.4%, Dark 14%, 3D 8.8%
- #39 The Anomalous Hour
73% matchVery Positive92% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: Gambir Studio
Windows
You are alone in a deserted station. Or are you? Take pictures of strange anomalies around the station and you might find a way out.
Why similar: Hidden Object 21.8%, Horror 20.4%, Mystery 16.4%, First-Person 11.5%, 3D 8.1%
- #40 Hex Bots
72% matchVery Positive88% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Skaar Game Productions
Windows
You are hunted by a rogue computer program. Avoid the bot either by yourself or cooperate with others while attempting to collect electrical components around the world to activate beacons to open the escape hatch.
Why similar: Mystery 23.1%, Horror 21.9%, First-Person 15.1%, Dark 14.6%, Exploration 6.9%
- #41 The Shedding
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 64 reviews2019
Dev: Gem Rose Accent
Windows
The Shedding is a first person horror game.An unsettling dark and disturbing game set in an abandoned prison. The game is short, about 15 minutes.Will you be able to make it through or will The Shedding be a nightmare of terror for you?
Why similar: Action 69.8%, Simulation 30.2%
- #42 Mirror Forge
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 183 reviews2022
Dev: MystiveDevPub: DreadXP
Windows
Mirror Forge is a first-person psychological survival horror game. Roam between realities of fear, madness & machinery. Solve puzzles, explore an atmospheric world, survive horrifying entities.
Why similar: Horror 26.2%, Thriller 25.1%, Dark 17.9%, First-Person 15.2%, 3D 7.9%
- #43 異ノ故リ-Isolated Hours-
71% matchVery Positive89% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Byking RooKIESPub: Byking Inc.
Windows
A 3D horror game where your only goal is to finish your work… and survive the night. Unnatural anomalies creep into the office as you complete your tasks. Can you make it to the end of your shift alive.
Why similar: Horror 24.8%, Hidden Object 23.2%, Thriller 18.8%, First-Person 8.8%, Atmospheric 5.3%
- #44 INDUSTRIA
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 4,117 reviews2021
Dev: BleakmillPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Robots 24%, Alternate History 20%, Mystery 18.1%, Horror 14%, First-Person 10.7%
- #45 Voyager-19
70% matchVery Positive88% of 978 reviews2024
Dev: MizizizizPub: Deep Root Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short horror game where you control a decaying spacecraft exploring distant star systems.
Why similar: Horror 49.2%, 3D 13.9%, Exploration 12%, Dark 9.4%, Singleplayer 8.2%
- #46 Scauage
69% matchVery Positive91% of 815 reviews2024
Dev: KREIDPIX
Windows
Scauage is a short horror experience where you play as a scavenger looting an abandoned house, uncovering its dark secrets and collecting hidden treasures while facing what lurks within.
Why similar: Thriller 25.3%, Horror 15.7%, Mystery 15.1%, Dark 10.8%, First-Person 9.4%
- #47 Death Motel
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 79 reviews2024
Dev: Playstige Interactive
Windows
Death Motel is a short, intense first-person horror experience about the paranormal events occurring at abandoned Crimson Motel.
Why similar: Horror 56.7%, First-Person 29.3%, Action 8.5%, Singleplayer 5.5%
- #48 Midnight Monitor: Aldercourt
69% matchVery Positive94% of 139 reviews2024
Dev: Viexi Games
Windows
Lost in a series of endless train station hallways, find your way to the exit Platform in this First-Person Anomaly Spotting game set in the Midnight Monitor universe. Watch out for anomalies - If you see any, turn back immediately! Can you find your way out of Aldercourt Station?
Why similar: Conspiracy 29.4% ★, Alternate History 15.2%, Hidden Object 13.4%, Horror 12.2%, First-Person 8.9%
- #49 123 Slaughter Me Street
73% matchMixed69% of 392 reviews2015
Dev: Nate SandersPub: Impulse Game Studios, LLC.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 97.0 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Wounded and on the run, trapped in an abandoned building, armed only with a dying flashlight. Navigate darkness, outsmart lurking horrors, and escape before they reach you. A tense, paranoia-driven survival experience where every moment counts.
Why similar: Horror 78.2%, Action 16.4%, Singleplayer 5.4%
- #50 Project Hailstorm
67% matchVery Positive84% of 683 reviews2025
Dev: Imbrium
Windows
Step into the shoes of a researcher in the depths of the antarctic and uncover the mysteries behind Project Hailstorm.
Why similar: Conspiracy 21.8% ★, Alternate History 16.9%, Horror 11.5%, 1980s 10.4%, Mystery 10.3%
- #51 Project Liminal 2
67% matchVery Positive90% of 63 reviews2026
Dev: AquaHeaven StudiosPub: TXC
Windows
Explore terrifying liminal spaces. Horror walking simulator with reality-bending platforming and supernatural threats. Get lost between dimensions.
Why similar: First-Person 19.3%, Action 18.3%, 3D 14.8%, Dark 13.3%, Horror 11%
- #52 墙之恐惧: The Walls Still Stand
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 84 reviews2024
Dev: Starpixel Studios
Windows
Step into the eerie Kowloon Walled City in 墙之恐惧: The Walls Still Stand, an indie horror walking simulator. Complete daily tasks, uncover dark secrets, and explore with 3D spatial sound. Think critically to unlock all six endings in this 1-2 hour journey. Can you escape the city's grip?
Why similar: Thriller 25.9%, First-Person 21.8%, Horror 19.9%, Dark 16.8%, Simulation 7.4%
- #53 SILENT BREATH
68% matchMixed69% of 1,189 reviews2024
Dev: EXODIAC STUDIOS
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Unpredictable horrors lurk around every corner, forcing you to find the missing people while desperately clinging to survival. In this experience even your own mind can become your enemy. Stay vigilant and keep your voice hushed, or risk becoming another victim of the forest's darkness
Why similar: Thriller 32.1%, Horror 24.4%, Dark 12.9%, Mystery 10.9%, First-Person 10.8%
- #54 Hospital 666
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,377 reviews2024
Dev: Lokin
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Hospital 666 is a 1-4 player horror escape game. Traverse through eerie hospital levels while observing the occurrence of anomalies and choosing the correct elevator. Some abnormal bosses will chase you to death, and you must find the right way to escape them.
Why similar: Thriller 33.8%, Horror 31.9%, Mystery 14%, First-Person 7.6%, 3D 5.4%
- #55 It follows you
71% matchMixed51% of 51 reviews2022
Dev: Boom Games
Windows
You are all alone in this dark and frightening place. Run and hide, hurry to find a way out, because it follows you...
Why similar: Horror 26.1%, Hidden Object 24.1%, First-Person 17.4%, Dark 15.6%, Action 5.5%
- #56 Liminal Exit
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2025
Dev: LittleRedDread
Windows
Step into an uncanny building trapped in endless loops. Use the elevator, uncover unsettling anomalies, and evade the Entity lurking behind you. Liminal Exit is an immersive game inspired by liminal spaces and Exit 8. Explore 3 liminal space floors and track anomalies to escape, but watch your back!
Why similar: Horror 29.4%, Mystery 23.1%, First-Person 21.2%, 3D 14.8%, Atmospheric 5.6%
- #57 The Shadow Over Route 80
68% matchVery Positive96% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: the ito project
Windows
Alone at night, working at a petrol station deep in the American wheat belt. Something feels off... are you sure you're alone? A short 10-15 minute horror game with multiple endings.
Why similar: Hidden Object 24.7%, Horror 17.2%, Mystery 16.1%, First-Person 14.5%, 3D 10.1%
- #58 Unwilling Host
64% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2026
Dev: HeZhiQiang
Windows
This is a short, first-person psychological horror game with VHS effects. Be careful, you are facing a terrifying being.
Why similar: Horror 36.4%, Thriller 24.8%, First-Person 11.6%, Dark 9.6%, Singleplayer 6.2%
- #59 10 Seconds
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 113 reviews2025
Dev: ithinknotM8!
Windows
Time loop puzzle horror, where you're stuck in a failed experiment and must escape or face being eaten for eternity.
Why similar: Horror 41.2%, First-Person 15.8%, 3D 15.1%, Dark 13.5%, Atmospheric 8.5%
- #60 Stay Out of the House
66% matchVery Positive95% of 1,805 reviews2022
Dev: Puppet Combo
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Can you escape the home of a cannibal serial killer? It's only a matter of time until you're dinner!
Why similar: 1980s 33.7%, Horror 30.6%, First-Person 14.7%, Action 6.2%, Atmospheric 5.4%