Games Like Investigator

Stranded at an abandoned Antarctic research base with no hope of rescue, you must battle a deadly blizzard in a desperate fight to find your way home.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.7%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Simulation 12.1%, Adventure 11.6%, Indie 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the extreme weather and isolation themes of the seed game while focusing on survival in a desolate environment.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 43.2%, Horror 20.5%, Atmospheric 17.1%, Adventure 9%, First-Person 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar focus on atmospheric exploration and uncovering the history of a mysterious, abandoned location.

Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.2%, Horror 24.2%, Atmospheric 16%, Adventure 14.4%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a harsh, snowy landscape, this game emphasizes investigation and environmental storytelling in a way that feels very close to the seed game.

THE LONG DARK is a thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves as they explore an expansive frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster. There are no zombies -- only you, the cold, and all the threats Mother Nature can muster.

Why similar: Atmospheric 19.8%, Walking Simulator 19.5%, Post-apocalyptic 17.2%, Adventure 13.2%, Simulation 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the brutal, post-apocalyptic struggle against extreme weather and isolation that defines the core experience of the seed game.

ColdSide is a psychological horror first-person game. It takes place in an abandoned underground laboratory that studied anomalous phenomena.

Why similar: Horror 33.2%, Adventure 26.7%, Indie 17.5%, Atmospheric 13.8%, First-Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the indie, first-person horror aesthetic and the focus on exploring eerie, abandoned environments.

Featuring a beautiful, detailed open-world and a haunting soundtrack, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture is non-linear storytelling at its best.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 58.9%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Post-apocalyptic 8.9%, Adventure 8%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at the walking-simulator aspect, tasking players with piecing together a post-apocalyptic narrative through environmental clues.

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: Walking Simulator 27.5%, Horror 26.9%, Adventure 19.5%, Indie 12.8%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the same blend of exploration and atmospheric horror found in the seed game.

You are on a bleak, cold, windy island. And you seem to be alone... but fires and candles still burn. As you explore, a story of guilt, loneliness, and faith begins to take shape. And it becomes obvious that something is hunting you...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 35%, Horror 19.7%, Post-apocalyptic 12.5%, Adventure 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, impactful walking simulator that relies on environmental storytelling to convey a sense of psychological unease.

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

Why similar: Horror 31.7%, Walking Simulator 31%, Atmospheric 14%, Adventure 9.8%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a masterclass in atmospheric, first-person psychological horror that emphasizes narrative and isolation over traditional action.

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 44.7%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Adventure 14.6%, Horror 11.3%, First-Person 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: While less horror-focused, it captures the feeling of being isolated in a vast, atmospheric wilderness perfectly.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 49.1%, Atmospheric 19.6%, Adventure 9.7%, Horror 8.5%, First-Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is a premier example of environmental storytelling that encourages players to explore a space to understand the tragic history within.

God's Basement is a first-person, narrative-driven, single player horror game. Uncover the secrets of an afterlife shrouded in mystery, as an entity known as "The Operator" leads you deeper into the fringes of a seemingly eternal purgatory.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31%, Horror 25.5%, Violent 14.1%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes atmospheric, first-person exploration to build tension and psychological horror effectively.

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 37.7%, Horror 29.3%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Adventure 10.5%, First-Person 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into the investigative aspect, requiring players to explore a large, abandoned area to solve a mystery.

Inmates is a story-driven, atmospheric psychological horror game. Featuring interactive exploration in a suffocating location, mind-bending puzzles and disturbing imagery. You wake up in a run-down prison cell and have no clue how you got there. You’ve convinced yourself this is all just a nightmare...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 37.1%, Horror 26.8%, Adventure 16.4%, Indie 10.1%, Atmospheric 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on psychological horror and exploration within a confined, eerie setting, mirroring the seed game's tone.

Ether One is a first person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind. There are two paths in the world you can choose from. At its core is a story exploration path free from puzzles where you can unfold the story at your own pace.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 42.2%, Adventure 19.8%, Horror 11.6%, Indie 11%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It combines exploration with puzzle-solving in a way that encourages players to deeply engage with the game's environment.

Coma:Mortuary is the introduction part of a trilogy about events in the world of the dead. The game`s genre is Adventure-Ambient with Horror-quest element.

Why similar: Horror 48%, Walking Simulator 17.6%, Adventure 14.7%, Indie 10.4%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the low-budget, indie horror aesthetic and the walking-simulator mechanics of the seed game.

Explore a cold, abandoned, and dreary facility to piece together its mysteries and find a means for escape from the horror that lurks within.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 37.2%, Horror 28.4%, Atmospheric 17.2%, Adventure 6.7%, First-Person 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It rounds out the list with its focus on first-person exploration and atmospheric horror in a confined space.

ShadowSide is a First Person Exploration game. A policeman Alex Carter has been watching over the tranquility in the town for many years. He protects the people from robbery and crime. Nothing but a routine.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.7%, Horror 22.6%, Adventure 15.2%, Simulation 15.1%, Indie 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar indie, first-person exploration style that leans into atmospheric horror elements.

Explore a mysterious abandoned bunker and find notes that paint a disturbing picture.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29%, Horror 24.3%, Violent 13%, Adventure 10%, Atmospheric 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic indie walking simulator that uses a minimalist approach to tell a dark, unsettling story.

Blameless is a mysterious first-person adventure with primary focus on puzzle solving and short story. The player will appear in a role of an architect trying to investigate strange happenings, after discovering evidence of an act of violence.

Why similar: Horror 63.4%, Adventure 15.3%, Indie 8.3%, First-Person 5.7%, Atmospheric 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This indie horror title shares the seed game's focus on short, atmospheric, and investigative gameplay.

A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 51.2%, Horror 40.6%, First-Person 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a dense, atmospheric, and unsettling exploration experience within a decaying, futuristic world.

Lethe is a first person adventure with survival horror elements. Explore an atmospheric and frightening world and uncover the dark secrets of your origins.

Why similar: Horror 36.3%, Adventure 25.4%, Indie 16.3%, Atmospheric 15.2%, First-Person 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a first-person horror experience that emphasizes stealth and exploration over direct confrontation.

The era-defining first-person psychological horror in all its terrifying glory. All of the game’s chapters collected into one convenient package that allows you to plumb the depths of madness in pursuit of artistic revelation.

Why similar: Horror 34.8%, Walking Simulator 27.3%, Atmospheric 15.1%, Adventure 13.6%, First-Person 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at shifting environments and psychological tension, making it a strong companion for fans of atmospheric horror.

Among the Sleep: Enhanced Edition is a new and improved version of the award winning first person horror adventure. In the game you play as a small child trapped in a weird nightmare where you go looking for your mom.

Why similar: Horror 51.7%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Adventure 9.2%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique perspective on first-person horror, focusing on vulnerability and atmosphere rather than combat.

Wander through an interactive nightmare set within the confines of a once-happy household. Piece together the mystery behind a harrowing series of events while struggling to survive encounters with an entity that relentlessly stands in the way of finding absolution.

Why similar: Horror 29.2%, Walking Simulator 24.3%, Violent 15%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Adventure 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A strong example of psychological horror that uses environmental cues to build a terrifying narrative.

Conarium is a chilling Lovecraftian game, which follows a gripping story involving four scientists and their endeavor to challenge what we normally consider to be the ‘absolute’ limits of nature. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s novella "At the Mountains of Madness", but largely set after the original story.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.7%, Horror 29.1%, Adventure 16.8%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Indie 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the Lovecraftian, atmospheric horror style that pairs well with the seed game's exploration focus.

Deep in international waters, Tesla’s Helios stands still. An unbound utopia for scientific research, Rose Archer steps aboard in search of her sister, quickly to discover not all is as it seems. A single word covers the entrance… QUARANTINE!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.1%, Horror 21.1%, Adventure 16.2%, Violent 11.1%, Indie 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a highly atmospheric, first-person exploration experience set in a grand, decaying environment.

LiDAR Exploration Program is a relaxing atmospheric game with light horror elements, where you explore in complete darkness using a scanner to reveal the world around you.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.3%, Horror 27.1%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Adventure 13.3%, Indie 6.1%

12 March 1938, Renée, 16, was ripped out of her world, her only fault was that of not knowing her place in the world.

Why similar: Horror 32.2%, Walking Simulator 27.3%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Adventure 12.1%, Indie 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a grounded, psychological exploration game that relies on its setting to tell a heavy, narrative-driven story.

The Descent, a horror walking sim in Rockwell Mine, immerses players in miners' harsh life and unsettling mine encounters. Play as an investigator uncovering a hometown mystery.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.1%, Simulation 21.7%, Horror 19.1%, Atmospheric 10%, First-Person 5.7%

Step into the shoes of a researcher in the depths of the antarctic and uncover the mysteries behind Project Hailstorm.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 43.3%, Horror 27.4%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Adventure 9%, First-Person 6.7%

The original first‑person cyberpunk horror detective tale set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Horror 31.1%, Walking Simulator 26.5%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Violent 10.2%, Adventure 7.8%

"The Last Visit: 98th" is a psychological indie horror from the first person, in the genre of a walking simulator, in the setting of the post-Soviet winter space. The main focus is on the atmosphere of horror, which is emphasized by realistic 3D graphics.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.1%, Horror 26.4%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Violent 10.9%, Adventure 9.6%

The Guest is a first-person psychological horror game that focuses on creating fear and tension for the player.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.4%, Horror 27.7%, Adventure 10.5%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Indie 8.5%

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: Walking Simulator 36.5%, Horror 29.7%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Adventure 6.8%, First-Person 4.6%

Explore and experience this horror story, as you embark on an ghostly adventure unlike anything you have played before. Come face-to-face with terror itself as you look for your missing sister.

Why similar: Horror 26.8%, Walking Simulator 20.9%, Simulation 18.2%, Adventure 16.3%, Indie 11%

A surreal first person walking sim about the end of humanity. Explore magnificent sky-bound ruins, and learn why they were built.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 49.4%, Post-apocalyptic 17.9%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Adventure 12.8%, First-Person 5%

A storm washed you upon the shore of a mysterious island with a horrific past. A terrifying first-person atmospheric horror game.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 34.3%, Horror 26%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Simulation 9.8%, Adventure 8%

Death Motel is a short, intense first-person horror experience about the paranormal events occurring at abandoned Crimson Motel.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.6%, Horror 34%, Adventure 18.6%, First-Person 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Mimic Search is a short indie horror game, in which you take the role of a police officer investigating a recent mimic attack.

Why similar: Horror 37%, Walking Simulator 23.9%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Adventure 12.9%, First-Person 5.4%

A psychological horror game with a chapter-based plot, thriller and unusual elements! You are a novice paranormal detective, exploring secrets and finding ways to escape in an infinite loop of scenes. Many unusual things happen during this process, as if some strange force wants to devour you...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 49.5%, Horror 25.8%, Adventure 10.5%, Indie 6.7%, First-Person 6.5%

Frightence is a short, intense first-person horror experience.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 43.4%, Horror 36.7%, Adventure 17.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%

The main character wakes up in a tunnel of the subway and tries to find out that happened to it and other passengers of the train. To understand that after all it happened to the gone passengers, the player should investigate strange catacombs being deeply underground.

Why similar: Horror 29.7%, Indie 26.8%, Walking Simulator 18.8%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Adventure 9.3%

Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.

Why similar: Horror 35.9%, Adventure 22.2%, Walking Simulator 21.9%, Atmospheric 9.7%, First-Person 5.1%

The Silence After is a first-person atmospheric horror game where you play as a blind sole survivor following a distress signal through an apocalyptic reality, interacting with the environment and using your synesthetic ability to perceive sound as color to progress and avoid death.

Why similar: Horror 79.3%, First-Person 16.8%, Singleplayer 3.9%

On a task to find your sister, you find yourself exploring an old abandoned house. But you soon find out that things are not as they seem.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 34.9%, Horror 32%, Adventure 17.2%, Atmospheric 7.7%, Indie 4%

Deep Sorrow is a horror/adventure game which leads you to a bunker and makes you feel desperate to get out.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.1%, Horror 22.7%, Adventure 22.5%, Indie 14.7%, Atmospheric 9.5%

Faint Call is a psychological horror game about a police officer investigating a distress call from someone at a notoriously cursed house.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.7%, Horror 26%, Adventure 13.2%, Atmospheric 10.8%, First-Person 5.7%

An open-ended, SCP-based, atmospheric, exploration-focused, survival-horror game with puzzle elements and replayability.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.2%, Horror 16.1%, Simulation 12.7%, Post-apocalyptic 11.9%, Adventure 11.5%

Find a way out.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.8%, Horror 23.9%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Simulation 10.2%, Violent 10.2%

The winds of the frozen wasteland are calling in this atmospheric horror game. Operate an aging vehicle to locate the missing driver of the previous expedition. Be careful not to stray from the path...

Why similar: Horror 34%, Post-apocalyptic 29.1%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Adventure 9.8%, First-Person 7.9%

A first-person horror game where you clean up after rowdy high school kids while also keeping a lookout for clues as to their disappearance. Scrub, vacuum, clean... die?

Why similar: Horror 28.4%, Walking Simulator 26.6%, Adventure 25.6%, Atmospheric 16.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Shadow of Pharos is a short first-person horror game.

Why similar: Horror 38.3%, Walking Simulator 29.5%, Atmospheric 17%, Adventure 5.2%, Indie 4.6%

"Tavern in the Woods" is a first person, single-player interactive fiction story that blends mystery, storytelling, and supernatural horror. Players explore and investigate an isolated environment as the narrative slowly unfolds, gradually uncovering the truth behind the eerie emptiness.

Why similar: Adventure 42.1%, Atmospheric 39.8%, First-Person 16.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%

The Silent Snowfall is a first-person horror game.Embark on a dark Christmas journey where the silence of a winter night hides blood-chilling secrets.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 53.9%, Adventure 19.5%, Atmospheric 12.2%, First-Person 7.5%, Indie 5.8%

Silence, cold, solitude… What lies ahead? A small atmospheric adventure about a robot lost in a frozen wasteland.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.7%, Post-apocalyptic 20.6%, Adventure 19.8%, Atmospheric 17.8%, Indie 12.2%

Survive the arctic research base simply known as Base 75, or die from the freezing cold or by the horrors that lurk within the halls?

Why similar: Horror 40.7%, Violent 23.5%, Adventure 16.1%, Indie 9%, Atmospheric 6.6%