Games Like Jacaro: Looming Dread

Read the streets, follow the signals, and survive what your mistakes awaken.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27%, Hidden Object 19.1%, Mystery 12.6%, Psychological 10.9%, Choices Matter 10%

You are trapped at home in an endless loop. Remember your surroundings and watch out for anomalies, if you ever want to leave.

Why similar: Hidden Object 24%, Psychological Horror 22%, Psychological 17.3%, Choices Matter 16%, Mystery 9.2%

A variation on classic memory game in horror setting. Cards can change, you have to stay focused, catching replaced card is a life or death situation. Play the cards. Track the changes. Survive the week. Collect your pay check.

Why similar: Card Game 29.5%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, Board Game 11%, Psychological 10.9%, Mystery 8.2%

Dive into the supernatural atmosphere of Ghost in the Feed! Monitor cameras to spot spectral anomalies across haunted maps. Test your memory and vigilance to survive the night or succumb to paranormal dread!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.2%, Hidden Object 30%, Mystery 16.5%, Psychological 12.1%, Dark 5.6%

A short Japanese-style horror game in which you explore a ryokan where the proprietress is trapped and sever the forces that bind her.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.3%, Psychological 21.4%, Mystery 14%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Hidden Object 10.3%

A twisted cinema where familiar halls shift each time. Someone may be changing the path. Clues hide in posters, seats, and sounds. Watch closely. Silence, echoes, and the projector’s hum create a tense atmosphere that pulls you in—and keeps you on edge.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.9%, Hidden Object 26.8%, Choices Matter 18.6%, Mystery 15.4%, Horror 5.4%

Observe your surrounding and be confident there is or is not a anomaly to progress.

Why similar: Hidden Object 23.2%, Psychological Horror 21.3%, Psychological 18.5%, Choices Matter 13.9%, Mystery 13.3%

Step into the shoes of Subject 35452 in a claustrophobic psychological horror experiment. Navigate a compact testing facility, identify anomalies, and survive the unpredictable environment.

Why similar: Hidden Object 24.7%, Psychological Horror 22.4%, Choices Matter 15%, Mystery 11.4%, Psychological 11.3%

You came to photograph birds at Kûarasy Park. The deserted park, dead birds, and the locals with secrets suggest something darker lurks in the wilderness. Use your camera to uncover the truth behind the folklore.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.9%, Psychological 22.2%, Hidden Object 21.9%, Mystery 13.4%, Horror 7.6%

Romb is a short psychological horror game set in a mysterious confined room. Follow the voice's instructions each day if you want to make it out alive; no matter how wrong it feels.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.8%, Hidden Object 24.5%, Mystery 16.4%, Retro 7.2%, Psychological 6.8%

Don't miss the slightest sense of unease. In an infinitely looping casino, your observation is the only key to escape.

Why similar: Hidden Object 33.5%, Psychological Horror 27.6%, Mystery 17.4%, Dark 9.3%, Horror 6.8%

Build a time machine to see your deceased mother one last time.

Why similar: Hidden Object 20.6%, Psychological 16.8%, Mystery 13.6%, Choices Matter 11.9%, Old School 10%

You are trapped on an abandoned space station, developing a bio-weapon that makes the infected hallucinate demonic entities. Spot any anomalous signs of infection before they kill you, complete your research, and unmask the conspiracy that brought you here.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.6%, Mystery 20.2%, Hidden Object 13.6%, Psychological 10.5%, Dark 9.5%

In Anomaly Street you must look around for anything that doesn't seem quite right. Once you've decided if there's an anomaly or not, continue down the road you think is right.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.7%, Hidden Object 30.3%, Psychological 10.4%, Mystery 8.1%, Horror 7%

Explore a mysterious place and an atmospheric world filled with horrifying and unusual environments in this first-person psychological horror game. Find hidden objects, solve puzzles, hide from darkness, and enjoy a unique experience in the horror genre.

Why similar: Hidden Object 21.9%, Psychological Horror 20.8%, Psychological 19%, Mystery 10.1%, Gore 7.5%

Lunatix is a funny First Person Horror game where you do work for your horrible boss and solve puzzles in a world that fades into dreams... or dreams that fade into reality?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.8%, Psychological 20.7%, Hidden Object 18.6%, Mystery 16.2%, Horror 8.1%

A first-person grindhouse survival horror ride where you hunt cursed objects with a paranormal camera as a cannibal family’s dark attraction changes around you. Randomized runs, killer animatronics, and instant-death encounters across three deadly loops.

Why similar: Hidden Object 33.7%, Psychological Horror 22.1%, Choices Matter 12.8%, Gore 10.1%, Horror 7%

In this Easter Horror Game compete in the mini games, solve puzzles, and escape the Easter Bunny. PS1 style survival horror!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.4%, Psychological 20.9%, Gore 12%, Mystery 10.2%, Retro 10.2%

A 3D version of the classic game Mine Sweeper.

Why similar: Board Game 34.1%, Hidden Object 31.3%, Mystery 17.3%, Choices Matter 14%, 3D 2.4%

A psychological horror puzzle game where forgotten memories, family secrets, and haunting riddles blur the line between reality and madness.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.8%, Psychological 23.5%, Hidden Object 20%, Mystery 13.3%, Horror 7.4%

A normal story about Charlotte's ex.

Why similar: Card Game 33.2%, Psychological 19.7%, Hidden Object 15.5%, Mystery 9.3%, Dark 7.2%

The Cube summons you. A sentient structure of many floors where every mistake drags you farther from the exit. Detect the bad sectors, climb through the levels… and try to break the cycle.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.3%, Hidden Object 22.8%, Psychological 14.1%, Mystery 13.3%, Horror 8.5%

Assessment is a short psychological horror experience focused on tension, atmosphere, and player choice. You are trapped in a confined environment where you must read, think, and respond under pressure. As the test progresses, the situation becomes more disturbing, unpredictable, and dangerous.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 36.3%, Psychological 28%, Mystery 10.9%, Horror 9%, Dark 8.1%

A first-person dark horror game essentially tells about mental suffering, overcoming fears, and the power of true love.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.9%, Hidden Object 19.5%, Psychological 19.4%, Choices Matter 10.5%, Mystery 8.7%

You wake up as a test subject. A panel gives orders. Obey them — or be executed. Subject 404 is a fast-paced psychological horror experience.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.3%, Psychological 24.5%, Mystery 15.3%, Retro 10.7%, Old School 8.5%

A big secret hidden in a small room. "1K - Small Room -" is a first-person horror adventure game set in a single apartment room. Explore the confined space and uncover the hidden truth.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.4%, Hidden Object 27.3%, Mystery 13%, Dark 9.8%, Horror 9.6%

To escape from a hospital whose roof is underground, you must descend to the deepest level. At every step, you need to endure witnessing the results of horrific experiments. And rest assured, you will never predict the end of the story.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.2%, Psychological 17.9%, Choices Matter 15.9%, Mystery 11.4%, Gore 9.1%

“What is going on?” is a anomaly detection & survival horror game. Players take the role of a lone resident who must endure five nights, using limited flashlight and CCTV to survive. Strange anomalies and entities invade the home, and the player must detect, defend, and hide to stay alive.

Why similar: Hidden Object 26.2%, Psychological Horror 26%, Psychological 18.9%, Mystery 14.5%, Horror 7.8%

This is an anomaly game set inside a mall. Several Jump scares. Fun little "Spot the difference game" with a touch of horror. Get it correct 10 times in a row and you win. You can consider this "Early Release" But the first store is done and if this does well I'll add more in the future :)

Why similar: Hidden Object 40.9%, Psychological Horror 33.2%, Choices Matter 10.1%, Horror 8.8%, First-Person 3.6%

EYES BEHIND is a retro-style FPS survival horror inspired by the classics. Can you survive a deadly game of hide-and-seek with a sinister stranger? Use your wits and courage to stay alive in this tense psychological thriller.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.4%, Psychological 25.6%, Hidden Object 17.2%, Horror 9.1%, Mystery 6.8%

A bite-sized psychological horror game about a wayward soul who seeks transformation through a sinister ritual.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 34.5%, Psychological 15.5%, Choices Matter 13.8%, Horror 11.8%, Mystery 9.8%

WARNING. Stay inside. Lock your doors. Close the blinds. Only let humans in. Eliminate all Visitors. An anxiety horror about paranoia in the End of Times.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.9%, Psychological 15.9%, Choices Matter 15.5%, Mystery 10.5%, Gore 8.4%

“0.0035%” is a mystery & horror game set in modern Japan. Players piece together fragmented clues and items to uncover hidden truths. No flashy action—only a shocking finale and deep, thought‑provoking exploration with multiple endings.

Why similar: Psychological 23.7%, Psychological Horror 22.9%, Mystery 19%, Hidden Object 14.8%, Horror 9%

Choose your path: play as Detective Mick, determined to uncover the town’s buried secrets, or survive as Alex, focused only on escaping the horror with their life intact. Make Items, solve puzzles, choose to save or abandon the people of this town. Whatever it takes to see the end of this nightmare.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.3%, Hidden Object 19.7%, Choices Matter 14.2%, Psychological 13.5%, Mystery 10.2%

Blackjack and a loaded revolver. What can go wrong ? Deal, hit or stay on your card combination ! Choose wisely your life depends on it !!

Why similar: Card Game 40.7%, Psychological Horror 24.7%, Psychological 17.2%, Strategy 5.7%, Dark 3.3%

A bad incident is like a tangled knot, It sits there, waiting for someone or something to untie it, but until then… scars may be left behind … are you ready for a First person Psychological Horror game based on a true story?!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.9%, Hidden Object 19.9%, Psychological 15.5%, Mystery 12.6%, Gore 8.8%

An exploration adventure game where you search for a way to escape a building that traps you at dusk.

Why similar: Hidden Object 43.8%, Psychological Horror 37.4%, Horror 9.7%, First-Person 6.2%, Indie 1.9%

Full tilt surveillance horror. Keep your eyes locked on security cameras for an outrageous collection of horrific anomalies, suspicious movement, and the occasional T-Rex. Observe, detect, survive!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.8%, Hidden Object 28.7%, Psychological 14.1%, Mystery 10.1%, Dark 9%

Are you ready to face your nightmares?

Why similar: Hidden Object 20.2%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Mystery 13%, Psychological 12.2%, Retro 8.9%

A girl. A store. A silence that never ends. The world outside is broken, but the paths within are worse. Every choice feels right. Until it’s too late.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.8%, Psychological 20.8%, Mystery 17.1%, Choices Matter 12.4%, Gore 6.4%

深夜、あなたは一人、呪われた家にいる。 カメラを設置するだけの簡単な仕事のはずだった。

Why similar: Psychological 29.1%, Psychological Horror 27.7%, Hidden Object 19.9%, Dark 10.6%, Horror 9.3%

Silent Surveillance is a horror puzzle game where you monitor multiple security cameras to find anomalies. Stay vigilant—you wouldn't want to succumb to the lurking terror waiting for a single moment of distraction. Can you survive the night?

Why similar: Hidden Object 26.8%, Psychological Horror 25.7%, Psychological 17.3%, Mystery 16.1%, Horror 6.5%

Indie anomaly-detection game set in a bleak Eastern-European stairwell. 11 floors, 40+ anomalies, minimal horror, maximal tension.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.1%, Hidden Object 23.1%, Psychological 21.4%, Choices Matter 11.4%, Dark 8.1%

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: Hidden Object 21.5%, Psychological Horror 20.6%, Psychological 16.7%, Mystery 11.9%, Gore 9.5%

A Russian Roulette duel twisted with Cards and Rock–Paper–Scissors.

Why similar: Card Game 34.4%, Psychological Horror 22.5%, Board Game 16.3%, Psychological 8.7%, Strategy 5.6%

A Horror Story: The Trailer Park is a first-person psychological horror game where players explore a mysterious trailer park, uncover secrets, and face tense, immersive moments driven by narrative and player choice.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.1%, Psychological 19.2%, Retro 11.5%, Old School 9.6%, Horror 8.2%

An observation horror where cameras keep you alive—until they kill you. Hunt anomalies, guard your sanity, and survive a night with the Wendigo stalking behind you.

Why similar: Hidden Object 33.9%, Psychological Horror 26.4%, Mystery 15.5%, Horror 8%, Gore 5.9%

Sector 404 is a first-person anomaly horror game set in a crumbling Soviet housing block. After taking your medicine, your world begins to fracture. Climb from floor to floor, uncovering distorted anomalies and your own unraveling mind. Miss too much, and reality resets. Will you ever make it home?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27%, Psychological 18%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Mystery 10.7%, Hidden Object 8.7%

'Veronica' is a first person psychological horror game based on the events that occur after your movie is interrupted by an alert due to sighting reports of a 7 year old girl, Veronica, who went missing 3 years ago. Why does it seem like you know more about it than you're sharing?

Why similar: Psychological 21.4%, Psychological Horror 21.3%, Mystery 16.8%, Gore 14.9%, Dark 10.1%

You are a broken ex–police officer haunted by your partner’s disappearance. A mysterious clue drags you into decaying places infected by a devilish presence, breathing, waiting, watching from the dark. Solve cryptic puzzles, face buried guilt, and uncover a truth that was never meant to surface.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.1%, Psychological 22.2%, Hidden Object 20.2%, Horror 7.6%, Mystery 6.9%

Play a game of luck and strategy against an entity claiming to be a tribal god. Toss tokens, use voodoo magic, ask questions and try to keep your life away from getting snuffed out...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26%, Board Game 23.8%, Mystery 16.6%, Card Game 16.1%, Horror 7.7%

No Nap November is a short psychological horror game set in a kindergarten during an endless nap time. Observe each loop carefully, spot anomalies, and survive an entire month without sleep to save yourself and the children from a strange presence.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.1%, Hidden Object 25.1%, Psychological 13.7%, Choices Matter 12.8%, Mystery 10%

Jeremy, No! Is a spot the difference horror game where you are babysitting a poltergeist named Jeremy. Jeremy isn’t allowed to move stuff around or invite any “friends”, so carefully look at the rooms and call him out if anything has changed. Don’t let Jeremy get away with too many shenanigans...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.5%, Psychological 25.9%, Hidden Object 21.1%, Mystery 8.3%, Horror 8.2%

You wake up in your room after being passed out from drug abuse. As you wander the house, you start to find that things aren't what they seem. Your mother is missing and something is in the house with you... Escape the house or get sober before it's too late...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.6%, Psychological 26.5%, Hidden Object 22.5%, Horror 7.6%, Dark 6.4%

You were with her. Then you weren't. Push an elderly woman's wheelchair through the shadowed halls of a Croatian monastery turned hospice. She is dying. She sees what you cannot. What do you owe the truth?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.4%, Psychological 23.8%, Mystery 14.6%, Choices Matter 8.4%, Horror 8.3%

BARABIZNA is a atmospheric horror game set in a creepy old house. Find and collect all the hidden items before it's too late. But beware... you're not alone.

Why similar: Hidden Object 27.2%, Psychological Horror 21.6%, Psychological 18.5%, Mystery 12%, Dark 8.8%

Deckline is an atmospheric war-horror card game. Out of ammo and encircled, you play one last game of Durak to distract from the inevitable. Experience the grit and dread of modern combat through the lens of a board game.

Why similar: Card Game 26.7%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Board Game 19.7%, Psychological 13.1%, Dark 6%

Fulfill the requests of the abyss entity. Overcome your fears and survive long enough to solve the mystery. Abyss Chamber is a lore-rich, first-person psychological Horror game that takes place in an underground research facility.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25%, Psychological 18%, Hidden Object 15.2%, Mystery 14.8%, Horror 7.5%

Spot the differences in your apartment while something unknown is trying to get in.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.9%, Hidden Object 21.9%, Mystery 13%, Dark 9.9%, Psychological 9%

The Anomaly Protocol – Something is wrong with the building. Floors repeat, reality shifts, and you’ve been assigned to investigate. Use your checklist to track anomalies—but the deeper you go, the more the truth slips away.

Why similar: Hidden Object 29.4%, Psychological Horror 28.2%, Choices Matter 18.2%, Horror 8.2%, Dark 8.1%