- #1 Silence of the Sleep
97% matchMostly Positive75% of 709 reviews2014
Dev: Jesse Makkonen
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You play as a man called Jacob Reeves. A man who has lost his reason to live. He throws himself into a blackness to end his misery, but instead of it being the end he wakes up without a memory of his life before.
Why similar: Horror 22.6%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Dark 9.6%, Psychological 7.6%
- #2 Reflection
96% matchVery Positive84% of 264 reviews2025
Dev: JustTomcuk
Windows
You woke up in some basement and don't remember who you are or how you ended up here... But what you do know is that you need to get out of here...
Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.8%, Walking Simulator 15.2%, Horror 14.7%, Dark 13.6%, Psychological 12.4%
- #3 Caligo
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,077 reviews2017
Dev: Krealit
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Caligo is the darkness everyone descends into one way or another, and to each of us it's something different. For some it's a short but exciting adventure, some will see it as a place to relax. Yet others will be reminded of their worst nightmare, while for a few, it might come as a revelation.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.9%, Psychological 13.9%, Horror 9.2%, Dark 8.6%
- #4 Pleh!
94% matchVery Positive95% of 1,369 reviews2023
Dev: Jester Games
Windows
Pleh! is a short psychological horror walking simulator that tells the story of a depressed game developer, his intrusive thoughts and his dark mysterious secrets.
Why similar: Psychological 16.5%, Psychological Horror 15%, Emotional 13.6%, Walking Simulator 13%, Dark 12.3%
- #5 Darkness Ahead
95% matchMixed52% of 108 reviews2016
Dev: Useless MachinesPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Darkness Ahead is an adventure game about a man searching for his little brother. A plateau between mountains holds a dark secret about its past. You have to stay alive and collect everything you need to complete your quest.
Why similar: Horror 18.6%, Dark 14.8%, Walking Simulator 13.3%, Adventure 12.4%, Indie 10.3%
- #6 The Moon Sliver
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,173 reviews2014
Dev: David Szymanski
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Walking Simulator 16.1%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Horror 11.4%, Dark 9%
- #7 Unanswered
93% matchVery Positive95% of 101 reviews2026
Dev: WhiteRoot Studio
Windows
You wake up in a strange place, not knowing who you are, where you are, or how you got here. Trapped in an environment that twists to break your sanity, your only way out is to delve into the unknown and face the horrors of a past your mind is trying to hide.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.1%, Horror 18.5%, Psychological 11.7%, Walking Simulator 10%, Exploration 7.4%
- #8 The Green Light
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 135 reviews2026
Dev: waleedzo
Windows
A first person horror game. Fred is stuck in a dead-end job, haunted by hallucinations. A voice on the radio speaks of a green light. It promises peace and freedom. A tale of self-discovery where Fred is willing to find freedom, even at the cost of his life.
Why similar: Psychological 15.5%, Emotional 13.5%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Horror 11.6%, Walking Simulator 9.9%
- #9 When the Darkness comes
91% matchVery Positive92% of 8,429 reviews2019
Dev: Sirhaian
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%
When the Darkness comes is a walking simulator whose glitchy and dark tale tries to illustrate the hardships of depression and anxiety through a variety of imaginary digital landscapes.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.8%, Dynamic Narration 15.6% ★, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Horror 10.7%, Psychological 8.9%
- #10 UnderDread
92% matchMixed57% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: Bigzur Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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: Horror 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Psychological 13.1%, Walking Simulator 12%, Adventure 8.6%
- #11 Neverending Nightmares
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,046 reviews2014
Dev: Infinitap Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Experience true psychological horror as you explore nightmares inspired by the creator's struggles with depression and OCD. The defenseless protagonist must avoid monstrous manifestations of what haunts his subconscious in his quest to wake up into reality.
Why similar: Horror 28.5%, Psychological Horror 27%, Walking Simulator 15.4%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Dark 5.1%
- #12 Rise of Insanity
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,285 reviews2018
Dev: Red Limb Studio
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In Rise of Insanity, as a doctor of psychology you will explore the darkest recesses of the human mind. Overcome your fear to find the truth behind the tragedy that has befallen your family.
Why similar: Horror 16.5%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Dark 11%
- #13 Inmates
89% matchMixed60% of 333 reviews2017
Dev: Davit AndreasyanPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 22.1%, Horror 20%, Psychological 19%, Philosophical 12.2%, Adventure 9.9%
- #14 Keep the Lights On
88% matchVery Positive90% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: Light the Lantern Studios
Windows
Keep the Lights On is an atmospheric horror game where you step in the shoes of Edmund Rosental, a private detective, who is tasked with investigating an old abbey and the mystery surrounding it. Will he be able to keep the lights on or will he succumb to the darkness
Why similar: Horror 23%, Emotional 21.5%, Adventure 13.8%, Mystery 12%, Atmospheric 9.5%
- #15 Untold Memories: Potter's Field
87% matchMostly Positive72% of 54 reviews2026
Dev: Huseyin OnurPub: Tyrosine Games
Windows
After a tragic accident, Mark struggles to recover, battling debt and deep psychological scars. One day, a mysterious job offer appears and seems like hope. As the night begins, everything changes. Is this his chance to start over, or his first step into the heart of darkness?
Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.5%, Psychological 13.7%, Horror 13.4%, Emotional 12.6%, Dark 11.8%
- #16 Luto
86% matchVery Positive85% of 1,366 reviews2025
Dev: Broken Bird Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Luto is a psychological horror experience where you take on the role of someone unable to leave their home. Every attempt to escape will lead you deeper into the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and everything will test your senses.
Why similar: Psychological 16.2%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Dark 12.8%, Emotional 10.4%
- #17 Afterdream
86% matchVery Positive93% of 363 reviews2023
Dev: Jesse MakkonenPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Get lost in a lucid dream, bending the lines between reality and fiction. Utilize the strange camera to navigate through the ghosts' mysterious residence. Find the purpose of your nocturnal visit in a vivid and dreamlike setting.
Why similar: Psychological 16.7%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Horror 12.4%, Emotional 10.9%, Walking Simulator 10.3%
- #18 DISTRAINT 2
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,931 reviews2018
Dev: Jesse Makkonen
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
You are Price, a man who sold his humanity to get a partnership from a leading company: McDade, Bruton & Moore. DISTRAINT 2 follows on from the events of the first game. It's a sinister tale about restoring hope and finding your purpose.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.3%, Horror 15.1%, Walking Simulator 14.2%, Emotional 13.6%, Story Rich 10.6%
- #19 Homesick
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,455 reviews2015
Dev: Lucky Pause
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Explore an abandoned building, encountering puzzles and clues to discover what happened, as you try to escape in both your nightmares and the waking world. Be immersed in the hauntingly beautiful 3D atmosphere in this puzzle exploration mystery game.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 20%, Walking Simulator 16.7%, Horror 14.3%, Mystery 11.1%, Atmospheric 10.8%
- #20 God's Basement
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,318 reviews2018
Dev: Erebus
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Psychological 15%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Dark 12.5%, Horror 12.4%, Walking Simulator 12%
- #21 Limoria
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 181 reviews2024
Dev: Farkas Interactive
Windows
Welcome to a world where you are lost between consciousness and dreams. As you wander the dark corridors of an old hotel, face the games your mind plays on you. Your memories linger like a shadow following you. But there's nowhere to escape... Are you ready to confront your darkest fears?
Why similar: Psychological Horror 31%, Walking Simulator 18.5%, Horror 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Exploration 9.8%
- #22 Overcome Your Fears - Caretaker
82% matchMixed69% of 2,372 reviews2025
Dev: markuwaaaaa
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 1.4 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Steve Jackson, a 19-year-old guy, is looking after a friends house and encounters eerie events in a small town. Dive into the dark mystery of the events you unwittingly became a part of. Will you be able to uncover the truth?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.4%, Horror 16.2%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Psychological 14.4%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #23 Is Simon There?
82% matchVery Positive84% of 372 reviews2022
Dev: Stanislaw TruchowskiPub: TurnVex
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A few months have passed since the death of my son, Simon. Ever since that tragic day, I find myself falling into the darkest emotions I could ever imagine. I am haunted everyday with what I have done; But sometimes, I am haunted by more than just my emotions...
Why similar: Psychological Horror 21%, Horror 20.5%, Dark 19.3%, Walking Simulator 16.8%, Story Rich 13.3%
- #24 10:59
81% matchMixed69% of 176 reviews2024
Dev: Beshbarmak games
Windows
You wake up with a bad hangover and don’t recognize your home. You see a boy and you understand... that something is wrong with him. Someone's presence causes anxiety, fear and is about to plunge you into the realm of horror. But you don’t lose hope and try to get out of this nightmare.
Why similar: Psychological 23.9%, Walking Simulator 16.2%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Horror 15.2%, Dark 14.5%
- #25 The Dire
80% matchVery Positive82% of 93 reviews2023
Dev: Grumpi
Windows
Dean Holt, popular Urbex vlogger, sets off on another exploration of an abandoned home but this time things aren't going as planned. Something dark is lurking inside and Dean quickly finds himself in over his head
Why similar: Psychological 21.9%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Horror 18.2%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Atmospheric 7.6%
- #26 NIGHTSLINK
81% matchVery Positive81% of 118 reviews2021
Dev: Noiseminded
Windows
You are the Nightslink. Traverse abandoned roads under cover of night. Deliver cassette tapes in a post-apocalyptic world. An atmospheric retro-3D horror adventure.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.2%, Psychological 14.2%, Psychological Horror 14%, Horror 13.5%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #27 RESTORER
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Beshbarmak games
Windows
RESTORER is a classic walking simulator set in an old, atmospheric mansion. Something roams the halls… It wants to share its secret—with the price being your sanity.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.3%, Walking Simulator 20.5%, Dark 13.9%, Horror 13.4%, Atmospheric 8.3%
- #28 EMOTIONLESS : The Last Ticket
78% matchVery Positive81% of 138 reviews2025
Dev: X1 Games
Windows
Step into a liminal, cosmic horror experience set in an abandoned amusement park. Uncover the haunting narrative behind its twisted rides and empty tunnels to discover what lurks within a reality that shouldn't exist…
Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.8%, Horror 15.1%, Dark 15.1%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Psychological 10.9%
- #29 it's always monday
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 291 reviews2016
Dev: Alon Zubina
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 32%
it's always monday - is a first person exploration game
Why similar: Adventure 82.2%, Great Soundtrack 2.7%, Emotional 2.6%, Psychological Horror 2.5%, Walking Simulator 2.3%
- #30 Lost Child
76% matchVery Positive81% of 118 reviews2025
Dev: ASK GAMES
Windows
Are You Lost? Wander endless corridors where shifting environments, sinister voices, and echoes of real events create a chilling atmosphere. Andrey doesn’t remember who he was, but the walls know the truth. It’s time to remember everything.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 26%, Walking Simulator 23.8%, Dark 17.3%, Story Rich 12.2%, Atmospheric 7.7%
- #31 Infliction
77% matchVery Positive80% of 968 reviews2018
Dev: Caustic Reality
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Psychological Horror 21%, Horror 20.9%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Dark 13.1%, Story Rich 9%
- #32 INMOST
74% matchVery Positive91% of 7,373 reviews2020
Dev: Hidden Layer GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Escape the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth in this cinematic puzzle platformer. Explore a hauntingly beautiful world, with three playable characters, in one dark, interconnected story.
Why similar: Psychological 17.4%, Dark 11.4%, Emotional 11.3%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #33 NineHells
77% matchMixed42% of 434 reviews2024
Dev: caffeineline
Windows
NineHells is a psychological horror first person single player, with an unraveling mystery, enriched with voice acting, and has virtual haunted attraction feeling. You play as Davie a man trying to remember his past while traveling though Hell. Play and find out what in the Ninehells is going on!
Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.3%, Walking Simulator 18.4%, Dark 15.9%, Horror 14.7%, Exploration 7.1%
- #34 Darkness Under My Bed
76% matchVery Positive91% of 96 reviews2021
Dev: Desert Fox
Windows
Wander through intricate maze under the bed, and discover the secrets hidden in the long, dark tunnels. Document the existence of monsters. Retrieve the stolen treasures and memories.
Why similar: Psychological 19.1%, Psychological Horror 16%, Horror 15.2%, Dark 13%, Mystery 9.7%
- #35 My Bones Remastered
78% matchMixed43% of 69 reviews2019
Dev: GDNomaD
Windows
A short classic indie horror about a man who woke up in his own grave in a cemetery. All gates are locked, the is nothing but darkness and emptiness. The only noise is coming from the church on the hill. Find out what really happened and why the main character woke up in the cemetery.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.9%, Horror 28.2%, Story Rich 13.4%, Atmospheric 10%, Adventure 8.9%
- #36 Greed Stays Home
73% matchVery Positive89% of 258 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Basement Games
Windows
A horror walking sim that emphasizes atmosphere, tension, fear, and immersive storytelling, all heightened by well-timed jump scares. The game takes place in a village frozen in time, stuck somewhere in the mid-20th century.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.9%, Walking Simulator 17.5%, Horror 16.8%, Dark 15.8%, Story Rich 10.7%
- #37 Locked in my Darkness
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: Blusagi TeamPub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A tense, atmospheric descent into psychological horror—trapped in a place where reality fades and fear takes hold.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.2%, Horror 19.2%, Walking Simulator 18.8%, Mystery 13.2%, Exploration 9%
- #38 Left Alone
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 646 reviews2016
Dev: SpeedTutor
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Left Alone plunges you into a first-person psychological horror journey, where darkness and memories intertwine. As secrets emerge from shadows, use your wits to solve puzzles and explore haunting, forgotten locations. Every step echoes with the past; can you face the truths that await?
Why similar: Psychological 16.5%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Horror 12.6%, Dark 9.3%
- #39 Don't Remember
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 72 reviews2022
Dev: Boo! Games
Windows
In Don’t Remember, some things are better left forgotten. Fight your amnesia in this atmospheric, first person psychological horror game. Solve the mystery of the old mansion in 1900’s England through the use of your lantern’s various colors and face its hidden grotesque visage.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.4%, Horror 20.8%, Dark 10.4%, Story Rich 9.9%, Mystery 9.1%
- #40 Shifting To The Backrooms
71% matchVery Positive87% of 76 reviews2026
Dev: Oopsome Games
Windows
Experience Will's complicated story, find a way out of the nightmare of liminal spaces by solving challenging puzzles and avoiding dangerous entities — all this awaits you in "Shifting To The Backrooms".
Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.7%, Horror 18.6%, Walking Simulator 15.4%, Story Rich 12.7%, Dark 8.3%
- #41 Just Ignore Them
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,636 reviews2017
Dev: Stranga GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
One night can feel like a lifetime of pain, suffering and horror to a child...do you have what it takes to survive the night? Play as an 8 year old child who is tormented by monsters in his house. Your choices make his future which lives can be saved or ended.
Why similar: Horror 17.1%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Dark 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Story Rich 9.5%
- #42 Portrait of a Torn
72% matchVery Positive86% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Indigo Studios - Interactive StoriesPub: Firenut Games
Windows
As a young soldier returning to an eerily deserted home, you'll explore enigmatic rooms and uncover a haunting, tragic story. Experience an atmospheric journey filled with suspense, mysterious encounters, and a deep narrative.
Why similar: Psychological 16%, Walking Simulator 15.7%, Emotional 13%, Dark 11.7%, Story Rich 11%
- #43 Psych
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 356 reviews2022
Dev: MediaTale
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Experience the story of Alexander Green and find out what happened on the day of the accident in this First Person horror Adventure. Follow the development of Alex, solve puzzles around the event and try not to fall into madness as you search for answers.
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 20.7% ★, Psychological Horror 16%, Emotional 15.5%, Horror 15.1%, Dark 12.7%
- #44 Once Upon A Mind - A Little Too Friendly
70% matchVery Positive91% of 254 reviews2025
Dev: ZealPub: Cardiora Studio
Windows
A story-rich psychological horror inspired by real-life experiences. Follow Emily, 23, as she moves to Brooklyn for a fresh start, but finds herself drawn into a slow spiral of obsession and control. Featuring voice acting, this atmospheric and grounded experience is deeply unsettling.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.9%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Horror 13.9%, Dark 12.4%, Psychological 9.7%
- #45 The Hotel
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 93 reviews2022
Dev: Constant ArtPub: Constant_Art
Windows
The Hotel is a psychological horror thriller in which the player will have to face the evil living within the walls of a lonely hotel. But more importantly, the player will have to decide what this evil is to him. Maybe the nature of this evil is deeper than it seems at first glance.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.2%, Horror 14.5%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Dark 11.9%, Psychological 10.4%
- #46 Unseen
71% matchVery Positive81% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: Redsroll
Windows
It’s an indie horror game where John, a forensic photographer, after an unexpected and exhausting shift, is forced to spend the night away from home. What seemed like a temporary rest soon begins to turn unsettling.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 20%, Horror 16.5%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Dark 11.4%, Psychological 9.7%
- #47 Silent Residence
70% matchVery Positive91% of 110 reviews2025
Dev: Woyboy
Windows
Experience Harry's story of battling multiple personalities and his severe case of schizophrenia. In this First-person horror game, you battle the hallucinations and illusions your mind creates. You misjudge reality and quickly lose control over yourself.
Why similar: Psychological 16.9%, Psychological Horror 16%, Horror 15%, Dark 12%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #48 The Lightkeeper
69% matchVery Positive81% of 1,128 reviews2025
Dev: Darkphobia Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Alone on a remote island, you're tasked with keeping a lighthouse. But the horrific events that claimed the lives of previous keepers still whisper through the air. Each day, the line between reality and delusion fades and something in the dark is waiting for the last keeper
Why similar: Psychological 15.9%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Dark 15.4%, Horror 14.7%, Walking Simulator 12.6%
- #49 House of Lost Souls
71% matchMixed63% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: Arkuda Inc.
Windows
House of Lost Souls is a story-driven horror game about Jack, who returns to his old family home in search of answers. Explore distorted memories, uncover dark secrets, and learn the truth about the tragedy that changed his life forever.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.7%, Horror 16.2%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Dark 12.2%, Story Rich 10.7%
- #50 My Big Sister
69% matchVery Positive93% of 686 reviews2018
Dev: Stranga GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
My name is Luzia...and this story isn't about me, it’s about my sister. Do you still wish to hear it?
Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.6%, Horror 15.7%, Dark 15.1%, Story Rich 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #51 Liminal Shroud
67% matchVery Positive91% of 106 reviews2026
Dev: Everdeep Studios
Windows
A different kind of liminal experience. Explore surreal spaces inspired by nostalgia, discover hidden paths, and unravel a mystery that is shaped by your own mind. No monsters, no combat. Just atmosphere, discovery, and dread.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.9%, Walking Simulator 21.6%, Horror 20.2%, Story Rich 9.6%, Exploration 8.7%
- #52 9 Souls
67% matchVery Positive91% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Sandstorm in a BottlePub: DreamStudios
Windows
An atmospheric horror journey between reality and madness. Three paths lie ahead only one is free of anomalies. Observe closely. Choose wisely. Save the lost souls.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.5%, Walking Simulator 20.3%, Horror 19.1%, Dark 14.1%, Atmospheric 7.3%
- #53 REVEIL
67% matchVery Positive87% of 980 reviews2024
Dev: PixelsplitPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
REVEIL is a narrative first-person psycho-thriller game that focuses on story, puzzles and exploration. Find out what’s going on inside Walter Thompson and what his dark past at the Nelson Bros Circus has to do with it.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.1%, Horror 14.6%, Dark 14.5%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Mystery 10.1%
- #54 Dream Cage
68% matchMixed66% of 335 reviews2025
Dev: Hitori De Productions
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Robert battles early Alzheimer's and nightly sleep paralysis. Each night reveals fragments of his past. Uncover the truth and help him solve the mysteries haunting his mind.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.2%, Walking Simulator 18.9%, Horror 17.5%, Dark 17.4%, Mystery 12.1%
- #55 Firewood
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 159 reviews2017
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Firewood is a 2D adventure game with psychological horror elements. The game tells the story of an old man who has lost his wife years ago and is still having troubles with his past.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 19.3%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Horror 17.5%, Adventure 15.1%, Indie 11.1%
- #56 The Demon Within Me
69% matchMixed65% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: Elite Lords Studios
Windows
The Demon Within Me is a first-person psychological horror game featuring a dark, lonely, and atmospheric environment that offers an immersive and disturbing experience.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.4%, Horror 23.6%, Dark 22.2%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Story Rich 9.1%
- #57 Left Behind
68% matchMixed65% of 93 reviews2024
Dev: SolitaryStudios
Windows
LEFT BEHIND is a hyper-realistic psychological horror game where you take on the role of a real estate agent with a client looking to sell you a property. Instead of a straightforward and quick interaction with the client, you find yourself thrust into a deeply unsettling and frightening situation.
Why similar: Emotional 20.2%, Dark 18.9%, Horror 15.5%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Exploration 10.6%
- #58 HOMESICKNESS
65% matchVery Positive93% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: jnity
Windows
HOMESICKNESS is a point-&-click psychological horror indie game exploring the nuances of nostalgia. Play as Theo, trapped in CHILDREEF’s daycare, descending floor by floor; surviving the remnants of time. Use the Kids' multi-tool, listen to obscure tapes, and make your way to the lot. She's waiting.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.3%, Psychological 17.2%, Horror 16.4%, Story Rich 16%, Exploration 10.2%
- #59 Don't Be Afraid
66% matchVery Positive82% of 1,016 reviews2020
Dev: Limo GamesPub: Eneida Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Don't Be Afraid is an adventure horror game, that allows you to personate a boy, kidnapped by a psychopath. You have to survive, escape and find out how you were kidnapped. Exploring the gigantic, mysterious house of your torturer, you will soon reveal many secrets, hidden inside it’s walls…
Why similar: Horror 19.2%, Walking Simulator 19.1%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Story Rich 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%
- #60 Midnight Crane
65% matchVery Positive85% of 87 reviews2025
Dev: Dekaizen Studios LLC
Windows
A psychological horror game where you spend a night in the shoes of an arcade worker named Marcus. Win prizes on the crane machine and shoot some hoops. Just make sure to keep the doors locked.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Horror 16.7%, Dark 14.1%, Exploration 9.6%