Games Like Into The Gloom

Concluse is an atmospheric horror game which features puzzles, outstanding cutscenes, and something a little twisted..

Why similar: Horror 22.7%, Psychological Horror 20.5%, Survival Horror 15.6%, Atmospheric 9.5%, First-Person 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same lo-fi, retro-horror aesthetic and sense of isolation found in Into The Gloom.

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 20.6%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Horror 12.4%, Multiple Endings 9.7%, First-Person 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct retro visual style and atmospheric puzzles that mirror the experimental nature of the seed game.

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 24.5%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Horror 14.5%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: Fits the indie, first-person horror exploration vibe with a focus on dark, psychological themes.

A horror game about claustrophobia. During a storm your service dog is forced down a broken sewer drain. You find the nearest sewer entrance and run in after it. Along the way you will meet others that are also stricken by abnormal or psychological fear.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.4%, Survival Horror 17.5%, Horror 16.5%, FPS 12.5%, First-Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in claustrophobic, retro-inspired psychological horror that emphasizes atmosphere over combat.

Smuggle contraband VHS tapes across the border. Discover the remnants of illicit industry. Prepare for an assassination. This is Paratopic, an atmospheric retro-3D horror adventure through a cursed fever dream.

Why similar: Horror 35.2%, Psychological Horror 26.7%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Adventure 8.4%, First-Person 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, lo-fi horror experience that relies on atmosphere and unsettling imagery to build tension.

A short horror game where you pilot a tiny submarine through an ocean of blood on an alien moon.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.1%, Horror 27.1%, Atmospheric 12.8%, First-Person 12.5%, 3D 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a highly limited, claustrophobic visual style to create intense, focused psychological dread.

Ontotis is a psychological horror game crafted by a solo developer focusing on atmosphere, mystery and an engaging story. Uncover scattered clues to unveil the chilling fate of the house's residents, while encountering a mysterious humanlike figure seemingly connected to them in their haunting tale.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.7%, Thriller 17.2%, Horror 11.4%, Story Rich 10.2%, Multiple Endings 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that emphasizes atmosphere and mystery in a first-person perspective.

In this immersive sci-fi thriller, you will experience the atmosphere of classic 3D games as you solve puzzles, follow an intriguing non-linear storyline, and engage in battles with monsters.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.8%, Survival Horror 15.8%, FPS 11.2%, First-Person 9.4%, Multiple Endings 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric survival horror game with a focus on exploration and psychological tension.

A local news team breaks into an abandoned house to chase a salacious ghost story... until a MANIAC chases them! ...VHS era 80's slasher. PS1 style survival horror!

Why similar: Horror 28.1%, Survival Horror 25.9%, Psychological Horror 24.2%, Survival 10.3%, 3D 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Perfectly replicates the PS1-era horror aesthetic with a focus on suspenseful evasion and exploration.

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 19.9%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Horror 14.7%, FPS 11.5%, First-Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror experience that leans heavily into atmospheric tension and first-person immersion.

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 21.5%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Horror 16.2%, Survival Horror 15.9%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie psychological horror title that focuses on mystery and a haunting, atmospheric presentation.

A serial killer is terrorizing the city, and Sara's deadbeat boyfriend hasn't done the laundry. Can Sara survive a late-night trip to the laundromat, or will the Womb Ripper perform an early delivery?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.9%, Survival Horror 17%, Horror 15.7%, Story Rich 11.9%, First-Person 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled horror game that utilizes a unique visual identity and environmental storytelling to keep players on edge.

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: Psychological Horror 18.8%, Survival Horror 14.9%, Horror 13.2%, Thriller 12.9%, Survival 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features shifting environments and psychological horror elements that align well with the seed game's tone.

Doorways is an immersive horror adventure, featuring a complex story and deep atmosphere.

Why similar: Horror 29.7%, Survival Horror 15.2%, First-Person 9.8%, Psychological Horror 8.8%, Survival 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: An early indie first-person horror title that shares the seed game's focus on exploration and unsettling environments.

Echoes Of Dread is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the mansion, solve puzzles, and uncover the secrets hidden within. Prepare for unexpected encounters with terrifying entities.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.9%, Horror 14.9%, Survival Horror 13.6%, Thriller 12.6%, First-Person 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that incorporates supernatural elements and a focus on psychological unease.

Puzzle Horror game inspired by PS2 era classics. Navigate environments, tackle threats, and meet other lost characters in the depths of the Gloom.

Why similar: Thriller 21.7%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Survival Horror 14.8%, Horror 12.4%, Multiple Endings 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on classic survival horror mechanics that maintains a strong sense of dread.

A first-person action horror game set in a nightmarish manor infested with zombies, psychotic cultists, and a horde of other horrors. Utilize an assortment of different weapons in a brutal fight for survival as you try to escape from the Nightmare of Decay.

Why similar: Survival Horror 24.5%, Horror 23%, FPS 21.5%, First-Person 12%, Survival 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired survival horror game that feels like a classic experience updated for modern sensibilities.

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: Thriller 26.5%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Horror 18.1%, First-Person 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, narrative-driven indie horror game that prioritizes environmental storytelling.

Embark on a perilous journey through the haunting depths of the forest in Jorogumo, a gripping stealth and puzzle game. When your brother vanishes in the eerie woods, you must summon your courage and venture into the heart of darkness to unravel the enigma surrounding the ancient legend of Jorogumo.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.4%, Horror 18.6%, Survival Horror 16.7%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Multiple Endings 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric horror game with a unique visual style that complements its psychological horror themes.

Whisperwind is a short psychological horror experience featuring puzzles, multiple endings, creepy ambience and deep storytelling.

Why similar: Horror 18.7%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, First-Person 11.8%, Story Rich 10.7%, Multiple Endings 10%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that focuses on exploration and building a consistent sense of unease.

Abandoned Souls is a horror game, shown through a GoPro lens. You play as a vlogger who specializes in urban exploration.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.4%, Thriller 15.8%, Survival Horror 14.4%, Horror 14%, First-Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A walking-simulator style horror game that excels at building a realistic and atmospheric sense of dread.

Welcome to Stay Still 2, a spine-chilling first-person survival horror game. Based of the Vietnamese culture, this game unfolds as a daring experiment in which survival seems nearly impossible. Engage in a story gameplay, where puzzles are your key to progress, while surviving various threats.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.1%, FPS 16.5%, Horror 14.1%, First-Person 11.2%, Multiple Endings 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive first-person horror experience that emphasizes survival and environmental awareness.

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 23%, Psychological Horror 19%, Horror 13.8%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric psychological thriller that keeps the player engaged through its unsettling environment.

"From the Other Side" immerses you in a chilling first-person psychological horror game. You are Steve, a security guard on his first night at work, tasked with monitoring security cameras and fixing unsettling anomalies that will make you question reality.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26%, Horror 19.7%, First-Person 13.5%, Survival Horror 7.9%, Puzzle 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that focuses on narrative and atmospheric exploration.

Scary Shadow Spot: Last Farewell - Haunted by his past, Mark explores a haunted house where nothing is as it seems. Chilling puzzles and shocking truths await. Are you ready to uncover the mystery hidden in the shadows?

Why similar: Thriller 26.7%, Psychological Horror 20.7%, Horror 15.6%, Story Rich 10.2%, First-Person 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that focuses on suspense and environmental storytelling.

"INDICTED" is a first-person psychological horror game exploring the fears of Arthur, a police investigator with a dark past. With immersive graphics and environments, and a touch of horror from the 80s and 90s. Thus bringing a unique experience of horror and survival.

Why similar: Survival Horror 21.3%, Psychological Horror 20.2%, First-Person 12.6%, Story Rich 11.4%, Survival 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person survival horror game that incorporates action elements while maintaining a dark atmosphere.

The Demon Within Me is a first-person psychological horror game featuring a dark, lonely, and atmospheric environment that offers an immersive and disturbing experience.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.8%, Horror 19.6%, First-Person 15.8%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Thriller 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric first-person psychological horror game that explores themes of supernatural dread.

Psychological single-player first-person horror. Explore dark environments, fight with melee and guns, and solve puzzles in this retro 2000s-inspired nightmare where the truth is more terrifying than the monsters.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.7%, Survival Horror 16.9%, FPS 13.9%, Horror 12.3%, First-Person 8.8%

"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 23.1%, Psychological Horror 18%, Horror 13.9%, First-Person 9.4%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines psychological horror with puzzle-solving elements in a way that feels similar to the seed game.

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 42.7%, Multiple Endings 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Survival Horror 7.3%, Psychological Horror 7.3%

Tormenture is a psychological horror game where you play as a child trapped in a cursed 8-bit game with a dark secret. To survive, you must find four relics and solve reality-blurring puzzles. But beware—some creatures may escape the game and haunt you in the real world. A game within a game.

Why similar: Horror 23.8%, Puzzle 14.8%, Story Rich 13.9%, 3D 9.6%, Atmospheric 9.4%

Plunge into the captivating realm of "Horror Inside the Forest," an exhilarating game that tests your bravery. Explore a mysterious forest, confront supernatural forces, uncover secrets, survive the darkness, and escape its shadowy embrace in this immersive horror experience.

Why similar: Survival Horror 52.5%, Adventure 14.8%, First-Person 12.6%, Singleplayer 6%, 3D 5.8%

it's always monday - is a first person exploration game

Why similar: Adventure 85.1%, Psychological Horror 3.8%, Simulation 3.2%, First-Person 2.2%, Story Rich 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie psychological horror game with a unique, unsettling tone that mirrors the seed game's experimental spirit.

Junji Ito Maniac: An Infinite Gaol is a first-person survival horror game inspired by Junji Ito's psychological horror and eerie aesthetics. This work centers on the twisted potential of human nature and fear of the unknown, taking you on a journey of survival where memory and mystery intertwine.

Why similar: Survival Horror 19.8%, Horror 17.5%, Thriller 14.4%, First-Person 11.5%, Psychological Horror 10.2%

This is a retro horror game about the war in Ukraine and brutalist architecture in Eastern Europe

Why similar: Thriller 19.4%, Horror 12.8%, First-Person 11.2%, Story Rich 10.5%, Multiple Endings 10.2%

Rose must escape the Cursed Mansion - a demonic space that preys and feeds on fear and despair. In this horror RPG you'll solve puzzles and learn the mansion’s history. Mystery, malignant spirits, and misery everywhere. Cursed Mansion brings an eerie atmosphere which leaves one with goosebumps.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20%, Horror 16.4%, Multiple Endings 13%, Story Rich 10.3%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Explore terrifying liminal spaces. Horror walking simulator with reality-bending platforming and supernatural threats. Get lost between dimensions.

Why similar: FPS 19.5%, Puzzle 14.6%, First-Person 11.9%, Adventure 11.6%, Psychological Horror 10.4%

"DEAD DREAMS" is a 2D psychological horror game focused on puzzle-solving and atmosphere with a complex non-linear story in which every element has a meaning...

Why similar: Thriller 21%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Horror 13.9%, Story Rich 10.1%, Multiple Endings 9.4%

Penumbra: Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore.

Why similar: Horror 26.7%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Survival Horror 14.4%, First-Person 11.1%, Atmospheric 6.7%

You just want to play a video game in an old game club, but time passes quickly, and strange noises draw you into a dark nightmare! A nightmare that begins with an old video game... Are you ready to experience a 2D platformer game within the heart of a 3D first person psychological horror game?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.9%, Horror 19.5%, First-Person 14.4%, Multiple Endings 11.2%, Puzzle 11.1%

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 29.7%, Atmospheric 25.8%, Adventure 15.7%, 2D 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%

"Trapped in a cocoon, the silkworm weaves her final dream." Hollow Cocoon is a first-person horror adventure game set in 1980s Japan. Immerse yourself in meticulously recreated environments as you venture into the depths of unspeakable horrors that await you.

Why similar: Thriller 17.1%, Psychological Horror 17%, Survival Horror 14.4%, Horror 13.6%, Multiple Endings 9.1%

MIRROR MIRROR is a first-person psychological horror game. You repeatedly find yourself in a house where you find presence of unknown entities. Go through unreal experiences in the house and uncover the secrets of your fractured mind. Experience the tension and fear in the repeating space.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.6%, Horror 18.9%, First-Person 12.3%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Atmospheric 8.1%

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 35.9%, Horror 31.1%, Atmospheric 10%, Survival Horror 5.7%, Adventure 3.8%

Psychopathy Assessment is a retro-80s V.H.S PS1 style analog horror game that blurs the line between reality and delusion. Step into a universe where you're not just playing a game; you're taking a psychopathy test, but the stakes are considerably higher than a straightforward diagnosis.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22%, Survival Horror 13.9%, Horror 13.9%, Simulation 11.2%, First-Person 9.9%

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: Psychological Horror 19.9%, Thriller 17.7%, Horror 11.3%, Multiple Endings 11.2%, First-Person 9.5%

The 18th Attic is a psychological horror game where you play as a man trapped in the attic with your cat companion, armed only with a camera. Hunt down paranormal anomalies by taking their pictures and detecting their presence to unravel secrets of your past. Each photo unlocks a new memory.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.6%, Horror 17.2%, Story Rich 12.6%, Atmospheric 9%, Survival 8.8%

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 31.5%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Horror 17.5%, Story Rich 13.9%, Multiple Endings 9.4%

The Familiar Stranger is a 3D psychological horror game where twisted memories and nightmares blur. Uncover dark secrets while evading a relentless entity that watches from the shadows. Can you escape the horrors of the past, or will they consume you?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.5%, Horror 27.3%, Story Rich 12.5%, First-Person 10.2%, Adventure 6.9%

MADiSON is a first person psychological horror game that delivers an immersive and terrifying experience. With the help of an instant camera, connect the human world with the beyond, take pictures and develop them by yourself. Solve puzzles, explore your surroundings and most importantly, survive.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.7%, Horror 19.2%, Survival Horror 14.4%, First-Person 9.2%, Survival 7.3%

A retro point-and-click horror adventure game that tests the boundries of the genre! In this "found-footage" horror game you have to navigate the rooms and hallways of the mysterious Narrow Woods Hotel. Collect keys and items and use them to find your way out.

Why similar: Horror 17.2%, FPS 15.5%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Survival Horror 12.7%, First-Person 9.9%

Uncover the dark secrets of the abandoned house on Whispering Lane in this psychological horror game. Navigate through perilous twists, where each turn reveals a blend of horror and mystery. Can you unearth the truth before darkness consumes you?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.8%, Survival Horror 16.9%, Horror 14.5%, FPS 13%, First-Person 8.4%

DREAM LOGIC is a story driven first-person atmospheric horror game which takes place in liminal spaces. Explore various nostalgic, dreamlike, uncanny environments. But don't feel too safe, there's a sneaky creature watching your every move.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.4%, Horror 18.3%, Atmospheric 11%, First-Person 10.7%, Puzzle 9.4%

Dive into a bone-chilling horror experience with PS1-style graphics. Step into the shoes of a Neural Net Solutions employee testing a virtual reality vacation system. Brace yourself for an immersive journey into terror, where the past meets cutting-edge fear.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 34.2%, Survival Horror 23.8%, Horror 21.8%, First-Person 10.7%, Adventure 4.6%

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 19.1%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Survival Horror 16.1%, Horror 14.3%, First-Person 7.9%

Jumpscare Simulator is a sci-fi horror game featuring a story-driven main game and two additional game modes. Pass through doors carefully, battle the simulation, and try to fall from your seat as little as possible!

Why similar: Thriller 18.7%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Horror 12.6%, Survival Horror 12.5%, FPS 10.7%

A first-person horror adventure game that will take you on a journey through an ancient castle and that lies beneath. Dangers and forgotten horrors await in the dark...

Why similar: Horror 27.6%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Adventure 13.6%, First-Person 12.1%, Story Rich 11.9%

Necrophosis is a first-person horror adventure, plunging you into a nightmarish realm teeming with grotesque forms and ominous visuals. Delve into eerie landscapes and uncover secrets in this atmospheric journey through the macabre.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30%, Horror 20.5%, First-Person 13.4%, Multiple Endings 11.1%, Puzzle 11%

A mysterious letter calls you back to your abandoned family mansion. Explore its dark rooms, uncover the bloody rituals buried in your family’s past, and escape the presence lurking in the shadows. Shadow Mansion is a story-driven horror game of atmosphere, exploration, and survival.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.4%, Survival Horror 17.9%, Horror 16.3%, Thriller 15.6%, Puzzle 9%

The Derailed is a first-person psychological horror game. Beneath the dusty arches of a nearly forgotten depot, shadows of the past tremble. Whether you want to or not, you will have to uncover the dark secrets of this place.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 37.4%, Horror 31.4%, 3D 8.9%, Adventure 8.7%, Story Rich 7.3%