Games Like IRENE.HOUSE

An immersive storytelling experience that gives you the freedom to roam and explore a large and mysterious building at your own pace while an interwoven narrative plays out around you. Rewind time and watch each story from every angle.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.4%, Interactive Fiction 30.9%, Drama 9.5%, Nonlinear 8.9%, First-Person 8.8%

You investigate a secluded rural home of an old friend that's gone missing, abandoned under mysterious circumstances. You begin to uncover a haunting trail left behind by a man consumed by paranoia, isolation, and something far more disturbing.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 38.8%, Walking Simulator 34.8%, First-Person 12.3%, Casual 6.5%, Atmospheric 5.2%

A stylish post-apocalyptic road trip with a killer soundtrack - endless driving sprinkled with some gentle walking. No stats. No combat. No progression. No puzzles. Just drive and vibe.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.6%, Walking Simulator 32.2%, Nonlinear 24.3%, Casual 5.4%, Indie 1.2%

One Last Memory is an emotional story driven exploration game about an old man who re-discovers his own past and lost memories on his journey through the beauty of nature. It is an adventure filled with joy, sadness and breathtaking locations and environments that are waiting to be discovered.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.4%, Walking Simulator 31.7%, Drama 12.5%, First-Person 11.1%, Casual 5.8%

"Enthralled" is a short game about a man possessed by a demon. It takes place in a desolate world where you balance between looking for a way out, stopping the demon from killing innocent people, and not being completely devoured yourself. Explore the world and find a way to deal with your curse.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 40.2%, Walking Simulator 36.2%, First-Person 13.9%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Indie 1.6%

Brinkmanship is a first person sci-fi mystery about greed, manipulation, and trust. As a spaceborne colonist 20 years into your voyage you’ve just discovered that your ship has secretly altered its heading. Your parents give you a gun. The ship goes into lockdown. What do you do? Who will you trust?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 40.3%, Walking Simulator 35.3%, First-Person 12.8%, Drama 8.7%, Indie 2%

A new life begins in a low-cost apartment. Strange occurrences at night and the suspicious behavior of neighbors gradually push the protagonist to the edge.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 39%, Walking Simulator 34.6%, First-Person 10.4%, Casual 8.6%, Atmospheric 4.6%

Narrative experience from the mind of Thomas Hunt. Skateboarding Cows? Sentient boxes? A deep, emotional melodrama about the video games industry? Yep, it's got it all! NOT FOR YOU is a collection of short experiences, which you can play in any order you would like!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 38.4%, Nonlinear 24.5%, Walking Simulator 19.9%, Drama 6.6%, Casual 4.4%

Explore a surreal dream world built from one man’s memories in this remastered story-rich first-person mystery/adventure.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.2%, Walking Simulator 30.6%, Drama 11.3%, First-Person 10.7%, Atmospheric 5.6%

Dark Shrine is a short horror game set in a japanese shrine.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.5%, Nonlinear 37.7%, First-Person 19.1%, Singleplayer 2.6%, Indie 2.1%

Discover the peaceful beauty of Chromatic Isle, a 30-minute getaway where music and puzzles unite in the four seasons. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to puzzles, this harmonious journey awaits. Unveil the secrets of each season in Chromatic Isle.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 39.3%, Nonlinear 34%, First-Person 14.2%, Casual 6.6%, Atmospheric 3.6%

The Augury House is a shifting collection of short experiences and exhibitions. Contents change weekly.

Why similar: Nonlinear 39.2%, Walking Simulator 33.1%, Casual 10.7%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Singleplayer 3.7%

A single player exploration game, with audio-reactive elements set to the music of MYRNE's Circles EP

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 40.1%, Walking Simulator 33.5%, First-Person 11.8%, Casual 8.1%, Atmospheric 4.9%

Unable to sleep, you navigate a quiet condo complex. There's no rush - just you, the building, its inhabitants, and the stories they hold.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 47.9%, Interactive Fiction 23.9%, First-Person 15.5%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%

This is a First Person Story Adventure video game with Walking Simulator mechanics. The main character can interact with different objects and can add it to her inventory. Collect letters, explore areas and enjoy the scenery. Solve the mystery and find the truth.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 40.4%, Walking Simulator 35%, First-Person 11.2%, Casual 10.6%, Indie 1.8%

A small "horror" narrative game about isolation and depression.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 41.3%, Walking Simulator 38.6%, First-Person 13.3%, Casual 6.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

A failed experiment has unleashed the Overblooming, threatening to consume the world. Explore abandoned ruins overtaken by nature, uncover the fate of those who lived here, and push forward to stop the spreading disaster.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.7%, Interactive Fiction 37.1%, Casual 9%, First-Person 8.5%, Atmospheric 4.3%

Play, no game. Put on your headphones, listen and imagine what exists in the dark. Did Lovecraft expose the most insidious Outer in his last story? Plunge into the Dormitory of Horror for answers. Oh, not sure if it's a one-way path…

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 46.5%, Walking Simulator 39.9%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Enter a world where books spring to life. A beautiful Journey about forgiveness and Books awaits you.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32%, Walking Simulator 30.6%, Drama 14.4%, First-Person 12.6%, Atmospheric 6.7%

Embark on a journey of Zen koans in a Buddhist mandala space Reach Nirvana with a 1 in 8192 chance in a mystical world adorned with tombstones and Buddha statues.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 57.7%, First-Person 20.4%, Casual 12.1%, Indie 7.8%, Singleplayer 2%

At AllRisk Solutions, your mission is to keep our most valued clients happy while boosting company success. Use our powerful software to make smart decisions, settle claims, and climb the ranks. Play it right then enjoy free time at home. Strategy, balance, and rewards, it’s all in your hands!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 39.6%, Interactive Fiction 38.3%, First-Person 14.4%, Atmospheric 5.8%, Indie 1.4%

Exploration-focused walking simulator. Traverse abstract worlds. Interact with enigmatic characters. Collect memories from the one who came before you.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 41%, Nonlinear 34.6%, First-Person 15.9%, Casual 5.3%, Indie 1.7%

THOHH is a first-person narrative game in which you play a food delivery guy. Through a series of vignettes, you cross paths with the residents of a beautiful house on Holland Hill road, where you make frequent deliveries. In the wake of tragedy, something ominous looms behind their front door.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.9%, Walking Simulator 32.9%, First-Person 13%, Drama 8.2%, Casual 5.7%

A psychological exploration through a liminal dreamscape: no guides, no paths, just you and small environmental mysteries.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 44.4%, Walking Simulator 37.1%, First-Person 11.8%, Atmospheric 4.3%, Indie 1.6%

Prepare yourself for a journey as Hemlock, a dedicated carrier. navigate through the large Maze of Jordan to deliver a crucial message. This maze-based adventure offers a unique blend of exploration, strategy, and storytelling.

Why similar: Nonlinear 41.9%, Walking Simulator 25.1%, First-Person 21.4%, Casual 7.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Get out of an underground research facility, but beware, don't get killed by the mysterious creatures. They hear you move. When they are close, hide and try not to breath. Avoid detection to get out of the facility.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 42.9%, Walking Simulator 38.6%, Casual 10%, Atmospheric 5.8%, Indie 1.7%

Tapes of Entities 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: Interactive Fiction 41.2%, Walking Simulator 35.3%, First-Person 11.8%, Casual 5.7%, Atmospheric 4.1%

The Undying Sea is a first-person exploration title about dealing with death, exploring a city in decline, and reaching out a hand to those who need it on a long-decaying oceanic city filled with once immortal beings now way too aware that they aren't immortal anymore...

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.2%, Walking Simulator 32.3%, First-Person 11.6%, Drama 11.5%, Nonlinear 9.1%

“I hope she’s ok” is a single-player first-person atmospheric mystery inspired by Nordic folklore. Set around a beautiful lakeside cabin in the heart of Finland during the midsummer solstice, the idyllic scene takes a turn for the worse when you discover that your friend is missing.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.2%, Interactive Fiction 28.5%, Nonlinear 14.5%, First-Person 14.2%, Atmospheric 5.4%

Venture into a haunted valley to retrieve a priceless artifact at any cost. A lurking creature stalks you, booming footsteps, a quickening heartbeat, and an angelic statue left by long-gone inhabitants pointing the way. Survive and complete your mission… whatever it takes. Get in. Get out. Alive.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 48.2%, Nonlinear 34.3%, Casual 13.3%, Indie 2.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%

A story-driven interactive game about a sweet old lady and a mysterious figure. Follow her daily routine by completing a simple task list, until it’s time to make an unusual deal with the One Who’s Waiting. And please, do not say “goodbye.”

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 40.6%, Walking Simulator 36.6%, First-Person 11.8%, Atmospheric 5.7%, Casual 2.9%

An The Exit 8 inspired anomaly game run through the hallways of a school spotting anomalies, turn back when you spot an anomaly, and level 0 will always be safe.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 57.6%, First-Person 22%, Casual 15%, Indie 2.8%, Singleplayer 2.7%

The Place Beneath the Mind is a first-person game inspired to the "Backrooms" centered on the exploration of liminal and surreal environments, combining Metroidvania, puzzle, and mystery elements with a background story gradually uncovered through exploration, notes, and player exploration choices.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.4%, Interactive Fiction 32.7%, Nonlinear 17.6%, First-Person 11.7%, Atmospheric 3.1%

7th Chance is a short (20-30 minute) story-based exploration adventure game. Waking up from a night of heavy drinking ... something isn't right.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 38.3%, Walking Simulator 34.5%, First-Person 11.7%, Drama 7.8%, Atmospheric 5%

"Diatribes" is a poetic VR interactive experience that explores the internal conflicts that arise when we’re confronted with the reality of climate change.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 41.3%, Walking Simulator 37.4%, First-Person 13.4%, Casual 5.6%, Indie 1.5%

Dear Esther immerses you in a stunningly realised world, a remote and desolate island somewhere in the outer Hebrides. As you step forwards, a voice begins to read fragments of a letter: 'Dear Esther...' - and so begins a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.5%, Interactive Fiction 38.1%, First-Person 12.4%, Atmospheric 5.1%, Casual 3.2%

Imprint is an atmospheric adventure which traps you inside a decaying family computer. Navigate forgotten photo albums and abandoned programs from the past. Solve puzzles in binary and hexadecimal; think like the machine. Can you find your way out? Or will you be trapped forever in the files?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 49.2%, Walking Simulator 39.2%, Casual 6.2%, Atmospheric 3.9%, Indie 1.5%

The bus to the suburbs suddenly exploded, the scene was a mess, the sales staff, including all 10 people on board died. Lin Shanhai led the scene investigation team to conduct a detailed investigation and visited all the families and friends of the deceased, but the case is still no clue.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.2%, Walking Simulator 29.2%, Nonlinear 18.6%, Drama 11%, First-Person 9.9%

Young Saif loved going for walks with his dad in the forests of Bangladesh. On one of these walks, however, they became separated and Saif was left alone. What he encountered that day would reveal secrets about his home that, sooner or later, would need to be confronted.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.9%, Walking Simulator 30.2%, Atmospheric 13.7%, First-Person 10.5%, Casual 10.5%

Slip into the silence of the suburbs - break into houses, outsmart wary residents, and find unconventional paths to your objectives.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 43.7%, Walking Simulator 36.2%, First-Person 10.9%, Casual 6.8%, Indie 1.7%

You've mysteriously awoken on an isolated island on an unknown world. A corrupting force spreads through the island, leaving only a short amount of time to learn about the islands mysteries... Who will you meet? What will you learn? Are you ready to see the world die?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.2%, Walking Simulator 27.5%, Nonlinear 25.5%, First-Person 10.7%, Atmospheric 4.2%

A short narrative and exploration game about Zach, June, and a strange phenomenon. You're Zach and, stuck in your home, you will do everything to keep hearing June's voice messages. What is happening out there?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.9%, Walking Simulator 34.8%, First-Person 20.2%, Indie 7.2%

The media is quick to put figures to death tolls in such disasters, and 9.03m tries to remind people of the individuals behind those figures. 9.03m is set on Baker Beach in San Francisco, where debris from the tsunami has washed ashore in the years following the tsunami. To play, you must find the butterflies.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 53.6%, Interactive Fiction 23.9%, First-Person 12.7%, Indie 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%

In Elevator Zero, a first-person exploration and puzzle game, you find yourself trapped in an otherworldly dimension. Escape is possible only through the elevator.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 48.1%, Interactive Fiction 19.7%, First-Person 17.3%, Casual 11.6%, Indie 1.9%

IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY!!! and nobody came to celebrate with you… Hell of a Birthday is a First-Person comedic horror game where you play as the Birthday Boy trying to survive your special day. From the maker of Bite Night and Invasion of the Halloween Fiends comes another unique adventure.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 41.5%, Walking Simulator 36.5%, First-Person 10.3%, Casual 9.2%, Indie 1.7%

my brother lives in a canyon is a short adventure game about two brothers reminiscing over short-wave radios.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 49.2%, First-Person 17.7%, Drama 14.5%, Casual 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.7%

An interactive VR comedy about the Taiwanese faking a moon-landing, in which you play the first Taiwanese astronaut on the moon. Follow instructions from the director to give your most heroic performance… until you watch the finished video and realize how outrageous it all has become.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 58.8%, First-Person 21.8%, Casual 14.8%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%

You find yourself alone in a place that feels familiar… but not quite right. Wander aimlessly or with purpose, it won’t matter. Is there an end? Has anyone been here before you? Time feels slow. Or maybe it's frozen. Or maybe… you’re not meant to leave.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38%, Interactive Fiction 31.6%, First-Person 13.4%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Drama 4%

June 7th, 1995. 1:15 AM. You arrive home after a year abroad. You expect your family to greet you, but the house is empty. Something's not right. Where is everyone? And what's happened here? Unravel the mystery for yourself in Gone Home, a story exploration game from The Fullbright Company.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 75.2%, First-Person 9.4%, Interactive Fiction 6.2%, Atmospheric 6%, Indie 2.5%

Sir Bucket is a choose-your-own-adventure game set in a fantasy world with over 30 different endings. Explore the world and have your story told by a wisecracking narrator.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.2%, Walking Simulator 31.9%, Nonlinear 28%, Casual 3.3%, Indie 1.5%

John, a single father, inherits a collection of arcane objects from his mysterious relative named Mo. Over time, John and his daughter Charlotte begin to realise that these objects have unusual properties: the more they are exposed to them, the more their reality and memories appear to change.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.8%, Nonlinear 40.5%, Indie 8.7%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Set in Berlin, Germany, Time in Place is a game about life, love, chores, and morning coffee. Explore a cozy apartment, play musical instruments, make coffee, and work on your novel. No timers, no pressing needs, just relaxing mornings to explore, experience, and exist in.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.8%, Interactive Fiction 31.4%, Nonlinear 22.9%, First-Person 9.4%, Casual 4.5%

In 2082, the human species lives in peace, and its technological and societal evolutions are exponential.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 49.4%, Interactive Fiction 34.4%, Casual 9.7%, Indie 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Tiara is an exploration-focused narrative game where you play through a number of days (and dream through a number of nights) to uncover the story of Tiara's life.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 35.8%, Nonlinear 26.7%, Interactive Fiction 23.8%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Explore and solve your way through the gloomy halls in which you find yourself stuck. Thinking symmetrically will be key! Isolated and environmental puzzles feature in this first-person puzzle experience.

Why similar: Nonlinear 33.3%, Walking Simulator 33%, First-Person 16.3%, Atmospheric 6.3%, Casual 6%

A small-scale, lightweight platformer, solo-dev game. You need to open locked doors by collecting ID cards, and then escape this strange place.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 47.8%, First-Person 31%, Casual 14.2%, Singleplayer 3.9%, Indie 3.1%

I wolf down a cold, lonely meal. Work's wearing me down, and money's shaky. The syrup I pour into my cold coffee never mixes, no matter how much I stir. So I figure I'll just wander around in my dreams.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 65.3%, First-Person 20%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Narrative-driven psychological horror set in a confined apartment. Explore, interact with everyday objects, and notice increasingly unsettling changes around you. Your small, everyday choices will shape your future and define your ending. A debut title created by a solo developer.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 41.1%, Walking Simulator 31.6%, First-Person 10.9%, Drama 9.6%, Atmospheric 5.2%

A third-person psychological exploration game where you relive fragmented memories in three distorted variations: idyllic, mundane, or horrific -- before escaping the loop to make a choice that affects more than just the past.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 47.9%, Walking Simulator 40.9%, Casual 5.8%, Atmospheric 3.4%, Indie 1.5%