Games Like IRENE.HOUSE

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 30.8%, Walking Simulator 29.7%, Drama 18.9%, First-Person 10.2%, Casual 5.3%

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 38.6%, Walking Simulator 35.2%, First-Person 12.2%, Casual 6.4%, Atmospheric 5.1%

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 35.4%, Walking Simulator 32.5%, Nonlinear 24.4%, Casual 5.4%, Indie 1.2%

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 38%, Walking Simulator 33.8%, Drama 13.5%, First-Person 12.1%, Indie 1.9%

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 37.2%, Interactive Fiction 33.8%, Nonlinear 9.8%, First-Person 9.6%, Atmospheric 6.6%

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

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.8%, Walking Simulator 28.9%, Drama 17.2%, First-Person 9.9%, Atmospheric 5.1%

"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 40.1%, Walking Simulator 36.6%, First-Person 13.9%, Atmospheric 7%, Indie 1.6%

One night alone at the campground he loved as a kid. Closed for years, chained at the gate, rotting. A friend arrives at sunrise. Episode 2 of The Night Archive.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 46.1%, Interactive Fiction 24.8%, First-Person 15.7%, Casual 5.3%, Atmospheric 4.7%

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 38.7%, Walking Simulator 34.9%, First-Person 10.6%, Casual 8.5%, 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 36.6%, Nonlinear 23.7%, Walking Simulator 19.3%, Drama 10.4%, Casual 4.2%

Adam remembers nothing he doesn't write down. His wife is missing — and so is his memory of tonight. His whole life waits out back in the shed. Step inside his written days, audit his ledgers, pin the marriage to the wall until it says where she went. A first-person mystery on paper.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 41%, Walking Simulator 37.6%, First-Person 13.2%, Atmospheric 5.6%, Indie 1.5%

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.7%, Nonlinear 37.8%, First-Person 18.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%, Indie 2%

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

Why similar: Nonlinear 39.4%, Walking Simulator 33.4%, Casual 10.6%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Singleplayer 3.6%

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 33.9%, First-Person 14.3%, Casual 6.5%, Atmospheric 3.5%

You are an investigator working in a near-bankrupt agency, however a case no-one would take landed on your desk. Disappearances of Ashfield Plains, each case is hauntingly similar, all their final phone calls were traced back to that specific payphone. Short on cash, you took the case.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37%, Walking Simulator 35.6%, First-Person 13.8%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Casual 4.4%

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

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 41%, Walking Simulator 39%, First-Person 13.2%, Casual 6.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Hey Dad, this might be a bit strange, but I’ve made a game for you. It’s about you and me, and the walks we used to take. Could you let me know what you think once you’ve finished it? - Junebug

Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.2%, Interactive Fiction 34.9%, First-Person 13.3%, Casual 4.5%, Atmospheric 4.5%

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

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 39.9%, Walking Simulator 33.9%, First-Person 11.7%, Casual 8.1%, Atmospheric 4.8%

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 32.6%, Walking Simulator 30.4%, Drama 17.4%, First-Person 10.7%, Nonlinear 8.5%

A psychological horror experience set in the Backrooms. Explore a failed government facility, hack corrupted systems, and descend into a story where memory and reality collapse.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 41.3%, Walking Simulator 37.7%, First-Person 13.1%, Atmospheric 5.4%, Indie 1.5%

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 45.5%, Drama 21.6%, First-Person 16.1%, Casual 7.2%, Atmospheric 6.9%

The Night Archive is an episodic first-person horror series where each episode tells a story pulled from the darkest corners of true crime. These are the stories of those who lived to tell about it.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 38.5%, Walking Simulator 36.1%, First-Person 13.7%, Casual 5.4%, Atmospheric 4.8%

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 39.1%, Interactive Fiction 36.9%, Casual 9%, First-Person 8.4%, Atmospheric 4.2%

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 40.2%, Walking Simulator 35.4%, First-Person 11.1%, Casual 10.5%, Indie 1.8%

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 46.3%, Walking Simulator 40.3%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Immerse yourself in the depressing thoughts of Steve Robinson, learn his story and face your fate in this incredible narrative experience.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.9%, Drama 31%, First-Person 12.3%, Casual 10.4%, Indie 2.8%

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 58.8%, First-Person 19.9%, Casual 11.8%, Indie 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 41.3%, Nonlinear 34.7%, First-Person 15.7%, Casual 5.2%, Indie 1.7%

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 39.5%, Interactive Fiction 37.2%, First-Person 12.3%, Atmospheric 5.2%, Casual 3.2%

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

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 44.2%, Walking Simulator 37.5%, First-Person 11.7%, Atmospheric 4.2%, 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 42.1%, Walking Simulator 25.3%, First-Person 21.2%, Casual 7.5%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Your neighbor invites you on a double date, setting you up with the new girl from out of town. After sneaking into an abandoned house, your neighbor suggests everyone play a game, 67 Minutes in Heaven.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 39.8%, Walking Simulator 38.3%, First-Person 10.6%, Casual 6.2%, Atmospheric 5.1%

At AllRisk Solutions, working in insurance has never been so fun! Your new computer assistant will help you sort out clients, making your job totally addictive. Maximize efficiency, earn the best bonus, and spend it online. We are at the dawn of the Internet!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 40%, Interactive Fiction 38.1%, First-Person 14.3%, Atmospheric 5.8%, Indie 1.4%

“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 33.5%, Interactive Fiction 28.3%, Nonlinear 14.5%, First-Person 14.1%, Atmospheric 5.3%

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%, Walking Simulator 35.7%, First-Person 11.8%, Casual 5.6%, Atmospheric 4%

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 42.6%, Walking Simulator 39%, Casual 10%, Atmospheric 5.7%, Indie 1.6%

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 48.5%, Nonlinear 34.3%, Casual 13.2%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

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 58%, First-Person 21.8%, Casual 14.8%, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%

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 40.4%, Walking Simulator 37%, First-Person 11.8%, Atmospheric 5.6%, Casual 2.9%

Fantasy partners are a good medicine for dealing with psychological trauma. But when partners move from behind the scenes to the front stage, it will only add troubles to social interaction.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 53.3%, Drama 33.9%, Casual 9.4%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1.5%

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 33.8%, Interactive Fiction 32.5%, Nonlinear 17.7%, First-Person 11.6%, Atmospheric 3.1%

A short, first-person horror narrative set in the Philippines. While your journalist wife investigates town hall, you start uncovering brutal secrets tying your beloved mayor to local crime. In a place where the powerful control the law, knowing the truth is fatal.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 53.3%, Walking Simulator 42.8%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%

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 37.5%, Interactive Fiction 30.7%, First-Person 13%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Drama 6.4%

이윽고 검은 바다가 밀려왔고, 나를 잠기게 했다. 한 노인의 상처받은 기억에 대한 이야기.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 36.1%, Walking Simulator 34.6%, Drama 20.1%, Atmospheric 6%, Indie 1.9%

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 48.9%, Walking Simulator 39.6%, Casual 6.2%, Atmospheric 3.8%, Indie 1.5%

어느 날 갑자기 말하는 삼색 고양이가 주인공을 찾아옵니다. 평범한 학생인 '세라'는 고양이를 데리고 도시 외곽으로, 그리고 과거로의 여행을 떠나게 됩니다. 어떤 잊힌 이야기와 추억들이 세라를 기다리고 있을까요?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 38.8%, Walking Simulator 36.9%, Drama 17.7%, Casual 4.8%, Indie 1.1%

Eric Stokes, a 27-year-old office clerk, finally found a new job after a long unemployment. As a new father, he eagerly starts his new job, but quickly finds that something about this office is off.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 43%, Walking Simulator 37.5%, Atmospheric 6.8%, First-Person 5.7%, Casual 4.7%

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 33.7%, Walking Simulator 30.6%, Atmospheric 13.5%, First-Person 10.5%, Casual 10.4%

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%, Walking Simulator 27.8%, Nonlinear 25.6%, First-Person 10.6%, Atmospheric 4.1%

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

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 43.4%, Walking Simulator 36.6%, First-Person 10.8%, Casual 6.8%, Indie 1.6%

What if the game console you’ve been playing for ten years has been quietly rewriting reality?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 41.8%, Walking Simulator 36%, First-Person 9.5%, Drama 9.1%, Casual 2.2%

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 54.1%, Interactive Fiction 23.8%, First-Person 12.6%, Indie 8.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%

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 40.9%, Walking Simulator 37.5%, First-Person 10.1%, Casual 9.1%, Indie 1.6%

Tonight, you are not just helping Serena survive. You are deciding whether she will live, lose her mind, or vanish in this hotel forever.

Why similar: Nonlinear 33.9%, Walking Simulator 29.4%, Interactive Fiction 22.3%, First-Person 7.9%, Atmospheric 5.1%

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 32.1%, Interactive Fiction 31.2%, Nonlinear 23%, First-Person 9.3%, Casual 4.4%

Hippocratic is a first-person psychological survival horror where you play as the last doctor in a post-apocalyptic hospital. Diagnose, operate, manage scarce resources, and decide who lives or dies as your sanity slowly unravels.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37%, Walking Simulator 34.1%, Drama 17.7%, First-Person 9.5%, Indie 1.2%

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 48.5%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, First-Person 17.1%, Casual 11.6%, Indie 1.9%

Loutra opens its inaugural group show. Thirteen artists display their work within a world of crude, deteriorating pixels.

Why similar: Nonlinear 28.9%, Interactive Fiction 28.3%, Walking Simulator 25.4%, First-Person 8.2%, Atmospheric 6.6%

"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 41.1%, Walking Simulator 37.8%, First-Person 13.3%, Casual 5.6%, Indie 1.5%