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 20.6%, Survival Horror 15.5%, Atmospheric 9.6%, 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 21.2%, Psychological Horror 17%, Horror 12.7%, Multiple Endings 10%, First-Person 9.9%

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 24.6%, Psychological Horror 17.7%, Horror 14.4%, 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 23.5%, Survival Horror 17.4%, Horror 16.5%, FPS 12.3%, First-Person 9.1%

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 34.8%, Psychological Horror 26.9%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Adventure 8.4%, First-Person 7.7%

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 31.6%, Horror 28.3%, Atmospheric 13.4%, First-Person 13.1%, 3D 5.9%

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 17.3%, 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.

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 21.6%, 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.

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 17.2%, Survival Horror 16%, FPS 11.3%, First-Person 9.6%, Multiple Endings 9.3%

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

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

Why similar: Horror 29.7%, Survival Horror 15.1%, First-Person 9.8%, Psychological Horror 8.9%, 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.

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%, Survival Horror 25.8%, Psychological Horror 24.2%, Survival 10.2%, 3D 6.9%

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 19.7%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Horror 14.7%, FPS 11.4%, First-Person 7.8%

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

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 14.7%, 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.

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 18.9%, Survival Horror 14.8%, Horror 13.1%, 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.

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 16.9%, Horror 15.7%, Story Rich 11.9%, First-Person 10.8%

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

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 21.4%, 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.

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 19%, Horror 14.9%, Survival Horror 13.5%, Thriller 12.8%, First-Person 10.3%

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

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 17.9%, First-Person 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.4%

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 20.5%, Horror 18.5%, Survival Horror 16.7%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Multiple Endings 8.5%

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

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 18.5%, Thriller 15.8%, Survival Horror 14.3%, Horror 13.9%, 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 18.2%, FPS 16.3%, 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.

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

Why similar: Horror 19.2%, Psychological Horror 19.1%, First-Person 12.1%, Story Rich 11%, Multiple Endings 10.3%

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

"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 22.5%, Horror 17%, Drama 13.8%, First-Person 11.6%, Survival Horror 6.8%

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

"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 20.2%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Drama 12.6%, Horror 12.1%, First-Person 8.2%

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

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 23.1%, Psychological Horror 19.1%, Horror 13.7%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Story Rich 7.6%

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

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 22.6%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Drama 15.7%, Horror 13.1%, Story Rich 8.6%

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

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 22.3%, Horror 16.9%, First-Person 13.6%, Drama 13.6%, Atmospheric 9.1%

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

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 17.6%, Horror 15.8%, Thriller 13.1%, Drama 10.6%, First-Person 10.2%

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

Why similar: FPS 17.9%, Drama 13.7%, Puzzle 13.3%, First-Person 11%, Adventure 10.7%

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 52.4%, Adventure 14.8%, First-Person 12.6%, Singleplayer 6.1%, 3D 5.9%

"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 21.2%, Psychological Horror 20.3%, First-Person 12.6%, Story Rich 11.4%, Survival 9.2%

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

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

Why similar: Adventure 82.9%, Psychological Horror 3.7%, Simulation 3.1%, Drama 2.5%, First-Person 2.1%

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

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

Why similar: Thriller 19.7%, Horror 12.9%, First-Person 11.3%, Story Rich 10.6%, Multiple Endings 10.3%

"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 17.2%, Psychological Horror 17%, Survival Horror 14.4%, Horror 13.5%, Multiple Endings 9.1%

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 25.2%, Puzzle 15.6%, Story Rich 14.8%, 3D 10.3%, Atmospheric 10%

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 27.7%, Horror 18.8%, First-Person 12.3%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Atmospheric 8.1%

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 32.7%, Horror 27.3%, Story Rich 12.5%, First-Person 10.2%, Adventure 6.8%

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 27.8%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Drama 15.7%, Horror 15.3%, Story Rich 12.2%

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 26.5%, Horror 18.2%, Atmospheric 11%, First-Person 10.7%, Puzzle 9.3%

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 23.8%, Horror 17.1%, Story Rich 12.7%, Atmospheric 9%, Survival 8.7%

"A Demon's Game" is a very unique title, but keeps true to its horror roots, the game focuses on creating a terrifying atmosphere, rewarding exploration, and engrossing players in the rich lore of its world, moving away from the trend of incessant jump scares and low production quality is our main goal.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.3%, Horror 18.8%, First-Person 12.1%, Survival 11.3%, Puzzle 10.1%

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 37.5%, Horror 31.2%, 3D 8.9%, Adventure 8.6%, Story Rich 7.3%

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 18.9%, Survival Horror 16.9%, Horror 14.5%, FPS 12.9%, First-Person 8.4%

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 46.7%, Multiple Endings 10%, Survival Horror 8%, Psychological Horror 7.8%, Adventure 7.3%

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 18.8%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Horror 12.6%, Survival Horror 12.4%, FPS 10.6%

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 21.4%, Survival Horror 14.8%, Horror 13.5%, Simulation 11.4%, First-Person 9.6%

Black Sheep" is a 2D story-driven adventure game, you will play a high school student who explores the flooded school ruins, trace the shadow of the past, and unveil the evil those buried in the bottom of the river to see the light of day.

Why similar: Thriller 26%, Psychological Horror 24.6%, Horror 21.2%, Story Rich 7.4%, Adventure 6.8%

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 23.8%, Horror 20.2%, First-Person 14.9%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Puzzle 11.4%

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 18%, Adventure 13.5%, First-Person 12.1%, Story Rich 11.9%

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 19.5%, Survival Horror 17.8%, Horror 16.2%, Thriller 15.7%, Puzzle 8.9%

Relive the nostalgia with OYASUMII, a horror and exploration game inspired by PSX and N64 classics. Enter liminal spaces and face surreal terrors in an adventure that challenges your skills and sanity. Are you ready to relive the golden age of video games with OYASUMII?

Why similar: Thriller 19.6%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Horror 13.1%, Survival Horror 12.3%, Survival 8.6%

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 24.4%, Psychological Horror 21.6%, Horror 15.4%, Atmospheric 8.2%, First-Person 5.8%

Experience the terror in Silence Channel 2, a first person horror game based on a true story. Navigate through eerie environments, solve puzzles, evade lurking horrors, and even wield firepower in a desperate bid for survival. Can you escape the relentless darkness in this terrifying sequel?

Why similar: Thriller 18.5%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Survival Horror 12.8%, Horror 11.8%, Story Rich 8.5%

Embark on the adventure as Agent G, a lone survivor drawn into a mystery after a brutal car crash. Pursued by relentless monsters and trapped in eerie, shifting environments, you’ll need courage and wit to survive. Can you uncover the secrets at the journey's end—or will the shadows claim you first?

Why similar: Survival Horror 19.3%, Horror 17.7%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Anime 10.5%, Atmospheric 9.8%

A regular night shift turns into a chilling fight for survival. Explore a bustling rest stop, uncover dark secrets, and face the haunting legacy of a tragic accident in PASSENGER 23.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.4%, Horror 16.3%, Thriller 15.6%, FPS 13.1%, First-Person 7.8%

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: Drama 33.6%, Puzzle 22.6%, Atmospheric 19.9%, 2D 12%, Adventure 12%

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 15.3%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Survival Horror 12.6%, First-Person 9.9%

Experience Will's complicated story, find a way out of the nightmare of liminal spaces by solving challenging puzzles and avoiding dangerous entities — all this awaits you in "Shifting To The Backrooms".

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.9%, Drama 17.5%, Horror 16.8%, Story Rich 12.2%, First-Person 11.7%

You awaken in a cold unfamiliar building crawling with grotesque creatures. Stave off terror using your wits and anything you can find, then try to make it out alive in this highly atmospheric environmental horror game.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.3%, Survival Horror 19.8%, Horror 16.9%, Anime 12.5%, Puzzle 8.8%

Fortuito: Lost History is an indie adventure first-person horror, face the unknown with classic fps mechanics, solve puzzles and immerse in this bad trip!

Why similar: FPS 25.1%, First-Person 16.4%, Puzzle 14.3%, Horror 12.2%, Psychological Horror 11.8%