Games Like 家屋探索 -Japanese House Exploration-

"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: Horror 25.9%, Multiple Endings 17.1%, Dark 16.5%, Survival Horror 13.3%, First-Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Set in 1980s Japan, this game perfectly mirrors the atmospheric, house-based exploration and psychological dread of the seed game.

“FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water” comes to Steam for the first time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the horror-adventure series FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO. The game is set on sacred Mt. Hikami, a site of many mysterious and terrifying incidents.

Why similar: Horror 60%, FPS 14.4%, Survival Horror 10.6%, Dark 7.7%, Story Rich 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive experience for exploring haunted, traditional Japanese environments while uncovering dark secrets.

Onryo | 怨霊 is a survival action horror game set in Japan. Your mission is to lift the curse of a haunted house using your exorcistic camera. As you explore the house and uncover its secrets, you will face enemies and puzzles.

Why similar: Horror 32.1%, Dark 14.9%, Survival Horror 11.4%, Action 10.6%, Realistic 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational Japanese horror experience that focuses on the investigation of a haunted house.

Visage is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore a mysterious ever-changing house in a slow-paced, atmospheric world that combines both uncannily comforting and horrifyingly realistic environments, and enjoy a genuinely terrifying experience.

Why similar: Horror 52.3%, Dark 15.2%, Survival Horror 13.6%, First-Person 8.1%, Realistic 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more intense, it shares the core mechanic of navigating a shifting, haunted house to uncover a tragic history.

Fear and anxiety prevail after the darkest tales from Japanese folklore come to life in this first-person psychological horror game. Set in a feudal era, Ikai revolves around the priestess of a shrine struggling to defeat the spirits of her past and her present.

Why similar: Horror 27.8%, Dark 16.9%, Survival Horror 14.7%, First-Person 10.3%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on Japanese folklore and stealth-based exploration, capturing the same cultural horror aesthetic.

"Disappearance - Takeshi. You were right. That Abandoned Village is Too Bad" is a first-person horror-comedy game in which you search an abandoned Japanese village for your missing best friend.

Why similar: Horror 42.8%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, First-Person 13%, Action 10.5%, Realistic 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the specific vibe of investigating abandoned Japanese locations with a focus on narrative discovery.

Home Sweet Home is a first-person horror adventure game based on Thai myths and beliefs. The core gameplay focuses on storytelling and stealth to avoid perilous spirits hunting you. Moreover, few puzzles are added into the game, making gameplay more various.

Why similar: Horror 59%, Survival Horror 14.6%, First-Person 9%, Dark 7%, Story Rich 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent first-person horror game that relies heavily on stealth and exploration within a claustrophobic environment.

Plunge into the atmosphere of fear and horror,investigate the dark house full of mysteries and danger!

Why similar: Horror 81.4%, Action 12.8%, Indie 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic indie horror title that centers entirely on the exploration of a single, cursed residence.

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: Horror 31.6%, FPS 17.6%, Multiple Endings 14.3%, Survival Horror 13.7%, Dark 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Deeply rooted in Japanese mythology, this game offers a similar blend of exploration and supernatural horror.

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: Hidden Object 32.8%, Horror 25.3%, Survival Horror 11.1%, Dark 9.9%, First-Person 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that utilizes hidden-object mechanics to drive the investigation of a haunted space.

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 34.5%, Multiple Endings 21.8%, Dark 18.6%, First-Person 13.5%, Story Rich 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the psychological degradation of the protagonist while exploring an ever-changing, surreal mansion.

Horror puzzle game with spot-the-difference elements for survival. Complete interesting puzzles throughout your home to gain access to more areas and unlock more of the story all while using your modified camera to survive the threat that is lurking.

Why similar: Hidden Object 31.7%, Horror 21.1%, Dark 13.2%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Realistic 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on puzzle-solving and exploration within a contained, atmospheric environment.

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: FPS 34.1%, Horror 30.7%, Survival Horror 15.8%, First-Person 9.3%, Multiple Endings 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a claustrophobic, surreal exploration experience that prioritizes atmosphere and psychological tension.

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: Horror 40.6%, Dark 17.8%, Realistic 12%, First-Person 11.8%, 3D 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person exploration horror game that excels at making a quiet, abandoned location feel deeply threatening.

Insomnis is a first-person horror game focused on story, exploration and solving puzzles to advance through a terrifying atmosphere. Players take control of Joe Castevet, who will have to deal with a mysterious inheritance he has just received. Discover all the secrets of the Castevet mansion!

Why similar: Horror 27.9%, Action-Adventure 20%, Survival Horror 12.2%, Multiple Endings 12%, Realistic 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven horror game that relies on solving puzzles within a mysterious, shifting house.

Scauage is a short horror experience where you play as a scavenger looting an abandoned house, uncovering its dark secrets and collecting hidden treasures while facing what lurks within.

Why similar: Horror 28.4%, Dark 18.2%, Multiple Endings 18.1%, Survival Horror 15.8%, First-Person 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that emphasizes the feeling of being watched while exploring a dark, confined area.

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: Horror 29.2%, Multiple Endings 20.7%, Story Rich 11.6%, First-Person 10%, Action 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-fidelity atmospheric horror experience that emphasizes investigation and environmental storytelling.

The House of Toys is a horror game in which the player ventures into an old mansion filled with seemingly harmless toys. His mission is to explore each room, searching for clues to discover which of the toys is cursed. To free the soul trapped in this toy, the player must solve intricate puzzles.

Why similar: Horror 45.7%, Survival Horror 17.9%, First-Person 16.5%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on investigation and stealth within a creepy, enclosed setting.

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: FPS 27.6%, Horror 20.9%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Survival Horror 11.8%, Realistic 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features similar first-person exploration mechanics with a focus on survival and atmospheric dread.

Find your missing daughter in the Hospital of Madness. Collect items, fight enemies, and do whatever it takes to reach her!

Why similar: Horror 34.6%, First-Person 12.2%, Hidden Object 11.3%, Story Rich 11.2%, Dark 10%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich horror game that uses puzzle elements to progress through a dark, indoor environment.

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: Horror 27.7%, Hidden Object 15%, Survival Horror 13.2%, Dark 11.7%, Realistic 6.5%

A psychological first-person horror about a house that hides a disturbing truth beneath its walls. Explore, uncover fragments of the past, and decide whether to confront what lies below… or leave it buried forever.

Why similar: Horror 26.2%, Multiple Endings 15.6%, Dark 15.6%, First-Person 10.6%, Realistic 8.2%

This is an exciting adventure in an abandoned house in which you are left alone with ghosts and their heavy stories.

Why similar: Hidden Object 28.9%, FPS 23.5%, Horror 17.3%, Survival Horror 9.3%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines exploration and hidden-object mechanics to uncover supernatural mysteries.

Midnight Prowl is a horror exploration game set in a Japanese town, where you will experience the horror that takes place there.

Why similar: Horror 33.9%, Hidden Object 33%, First-Person 13.3%, 3D 8.1%, Realistic 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A walking-simulator style horror game that focuses on the tension of exploring a dark, first-person environment.

A Japanese survival horror game full of tension, drama, and violence. If you like psychological horror games with exploration, puzzles, and limited resources, you'll enjoy an intense experience where every decision can mean the difference between finding Sayuri or getting lost in the forest forever.

Why similar: Horror 24.9%, Dark 15.8%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Survival Horror 14.9%, First-Person 10.1%

A first-person horror game Incoming Evil, you will explore an unsolved event about 3 missing people. Nobody knows what happened to them, the police could not solve the case. You are an experienced detective; the case handed over to you.

Why similar: FPS 32.2%, Horror 26%, Dark 13.9%, First-Person 11.4%, 3D 7.8%

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: Horror 48.5%, Dark 24.1%, First-Person 10.6%, 3D 9.3%, Story Rich 4.6%

Death lurks in every corner of this journey filled with tension and despair. The brave may not be the smartest here and those who know the time to retreat are more likely to make it out alive in the end ... Find your lost friend in a house that holds unimaginable secrets.

Why similar: Horror 34%, Survival Horror 18.3%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, First-Person 10.4%, Story Rich 10.3%

"Peaceful days full of curses" A heartwarming horror game about exploring in a mysterious company housing and living with a ghost for 7 days

Why similar: Hidden Object 36.5%, Horror 15.7%, Survival Horror 12.4%, Multiple Endings 7.6%, Action-Adventure 6%

Yoko no Hanashi is a first-person survival horror game where you need to survive in an abandoned college with one of your chosen yandere: Yoto (male version) and Yoko (female version)

Why similar: Horror 36.9%, Survival Horror 13.4%, First-Person 13.1%, Story Rich 12%, 3D 11.3%

Seamlessly combining 3D action and point-click adventure, "Kwaidan" provides a nostalgic-yet-new experience. Explore old Japanese manor and solve the clever puzzles set there, and fight against monsters called Yoki.

Why similar: Horror 27.2%, Survival Horror 16.7%, Dark 15.6%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, 3D 10.6%

This is a horror game that asks a friend to find out what happened in an abandoned hospital.

Why similar: Horror 32.4%, FPS 32.3%, Dark 18.5%, Multiple Endings 9.5%, 3D 5.4%

20 years after the birth of the legendary horror game "AOONI"... A completely new first-person, 3D horror stealth action "Absolute Fear -AOONI-" is now available! Players take on the role of a younger sister searching for her older sister in a mysterious mansion where AOONI roam.

Why similar: FPS 22%, Horror 19.4%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Dark 12.1%, Multiple Endings 11.9%

"Niconico-san" is a first-person, fast-paced horror game set in a Japanese residential area. Players must escape from the smiling man of urban legend, "Niconico-san," and find their way out of a terrifying otherworld.

Why similar: Hidden Object 37.7%, Horror 21.8%, Multiple Endings 15.5%, 3D 9%, Realistic 6.9%

Stay alive in this weird and peculiar horror experience. What begins as a game between friends turns into a race for your life. Take a breath and enter the house.

Why similar: Hidden Object 32%, Horror 17.8%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, First-Person 8.2%, Dark 7.9%

Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.

Why similar: Horror 30.7%, First-Person 13.5%, Multiple Endings 12.3%, 3D 12.1%, Realistic 11.5%

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 38.3%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, Horror 12.7%, Dark 10.9%, First-Person 9.3%

House of Evil - atmospheric survival horror with a first-person view, in which you can test your nerves for strength. The events take place in the mansion that exists in reality. The main character is an ordinary philistine, his wife is an exorcist, after an unusual telephone conversation, the protagonist can not call to the spouse, and...

Why similar: FPS 35.6%, Horror 20.1%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, First-Person 8.7%, 3D 8.1%

頭痛【資料館編】 行方不明者を探しに資料館へ... 廃墟の資料館に隠された謎を解く一人称視点の探索系ホラーゲームです。

Why similar: Hidden Object 34.3%, Horror 25.7%, First-Person 9.6%, 3D 8.6%, Survival Horror 7.3%

"I am Sorry" is a game where you investigate objects and solve puzzles to uncover the story. Become a janitor, clean the house, and uncover the hidden truths of the story.

Why similar: FPS 39.4%, Horror 18%, First-Person 15.1%, Dark 13.6%, 3D 9.2%

MATRESHKA is a first-person psychological horror experience, you need find a way to escape from a maze of old soviet building. If you die...

Why similar: Horror 30.9%, Dark 20.3%, Survival Horror 16.8%, Realistic 12.6%, First-Person 9.5%

A psychological horror game where a police officer investigates a cold case in a decaying house, uncovering a strange and haunting tape recorder that reveals a terrible secret.

Why similar: FPS 37.8%, Horror 18.1%, Realistic 9.3%, First-Person 9.2%, 3D 8.9%

Exit From - is a first-person horror-stealth game with quest and procedural generation elements where you have to get out of the old Soviet house, which changes every new game.

Why similar: Horror 28.4%, Multiple Endings 16.8%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Realistic 12.1%, First-Person 10.3%

You wake up on a cold floor in an unknown house, missing a kidney, and realize you’ve been kidnapped. Your one goal is to escape at any cost. Choose where to go, where to hide, and how to build your path to freedom. Every decision brings you one step closer to escape.

Why similar: FPS 31.2%, Horror 18.8%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, First-Person 8.2%, Realistic 8.1%

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: FPS 26.3%, Horror 19.9%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Dark 10.2%, Survival Horror 7.1%

Shinkansen 0 | 新幹線 0号 is a game set in Japan where players are tasked with finding anomalies in the Shinkansen. (Japanese bullet train)

Why similar: Horror 37.8%, Hidden Object 31.5%, Realistic 13.1%, First-Person 7.8%, 3D 7.7%

Okaeri is a VHS Japanese psychological horror game about a middle school girl and her mother who recently moved to a new house.

Why similar: Horror 61.3%, Action 12.9%, First-Person 10.9%, Story Rich 7.5%, Indie 5.9%

First person shooter horror adventure game. As detective C, you arrived at an old friend's home and try to find out what's going on.

Why similar: FPS 45.2%, Horror 33.7%, First-Person 8.4%, 3D 6%, Action 4.3%

The House of E. is a story-driven puzzle game with horror elements and a creepy atmosphere.

Why similar: Horror 33.9%, Dark 18.5%, Multiple Endings 16.2%, First-Person 11.2%, Realistic 8.9%

Curse of Anabelle is a story driven adventure-horror/puzzle game which players can experience in the first person perspective. The storyline is based on real world myths and legends.

Why similar: Action 28.5%, Horror 24.2%, Indie 17.5%, Dark 14.2%, First-Person 8.4%

"A taste of home" is a short 3D exploration horror game set in the Japanese countryside.

Why similar: FPS 36.2%, Horror 29.2%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Action 8.2%, Realistic 6.4%

Hanako | 花子さん is a Japanese survival horror adventure game.

Why similar: Hidden Object 36.4%, Horror 25.1%, Survival Horror 12.8%, First-Person 8.9%, Realistic 8.8%

Mists of Aiden is a first-person story driven horror game. You play as a thief trapped in an eerie mansion. Each choice can open a new mystery of the house and lead to a unique walkthrough and ending. Uncover final secret of the house. Uncover your own secrets.

Why similar: Horror 55.2%, First-Person 11.1%, Dark 10.6%, Action 10.4%, Story Rich 6.8%

Stigmatized Property, 事故物件 (Jiko bukken) is a horror game inspired by haunted apartment rooms in Japan. These properties are known to have cheap rents and you play to find out the exact reason why.

Why similar: Horror 63%, Action 16.7%, Indie 7.4%, First-Person 6.4%, Realistic 5.7%

The Night Way Home is a Japanese survival horror game.

Why similar: Hidden Object 45.4%, Dark 18.2%, Realistic 12.6%, First-Person 12.2%, 3D 11.6%

Zemblanity is an atmospheric first-person horror game. What seemed like a little creepy invitation over from an old childhood friend turns into disturbing uncovering of mysterious forces ruling in the mansion. Will you find a way out?

Why similar: Hidden Object 29.4%, Horror 26.1%, Dark 17.6%, Realistic 9.9%, First-Person 8%

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: Horror 29.7%, Multiple Endings 16.9%, Dark 14.3%, Realistic 13.1%, First-Person 10.7%

Teke Teke - テケテケ is a first-person horror adventure game based on a Japanese myth. The gameplay focuses on storytelling, stealth and decision making, there are also some puzzles for the player to solve, making gameplay more various.

Why similar: Horror 47.6%, Multiple Endings 27.8%, 3D 8%, Action 5.4%, Indie 5.1%