Games Like Knock On The Window

Fears to Fathom is an episodic psychological horror game where each episode unveils a short story narrated by the ones who survived.

Why similar: Horror 32.9%, Psychological Horror 25.1%, Psychological 12.6%, First-Person 9.5%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the anxiety of being left alone in a house while an unknown threat lurks outside.

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: Thriller 17%, Horror 16.9%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Psychological 12.2%, Dark 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An isolated, narrative-driven horror experience that focuses on the protagonist's psychological state in a lonely environment.

You were supposed to have a relaxing cabin trip on a island all alone but after several strange encounters you had a mystery to solve, will you be able to survive a first-person psychological horror game or will you run away?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.9%, Horror 15.9%, Surreal 12.3%, Dark 11.6%, Mystery 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: The game centers on the psychological breakdown of a protagonist isolated in a remote location.

A short interactive first-person horror game. Walk, look around, and talk to people to finish the short story about closing your restaurant. Complete the story with immersive sounds, and spooky tension and jumpscares to keep you focused.

Why similar: Horror 18.2%, Psychological 18%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Dark 14.5%, Thriller 14.5%

Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this title uses a mundane job setting to slowly build an atmosphere of dread and stalking.

Can you escape the home of a cannibal serial killer? It's only a matter of time until you're dinner!

Why similar: Horror 29.2%, 1990's 27%, Atmospheric 11.8%, First-Person 11.1%, Puzzle 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features intense home-invasion mechanics and a dark, claustrophobic atmosphere that mirrors the feeling of being trapped.

Hearing noises? Seeing things? Call Home Safety Hotline! Our operators are standing by, waiting to give you the answers you need to protect your home from all manner of pests and household hazards.

Why similar: 1990's 25.1%, Horror 24.1%, Lore-Rich 17%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Mystery 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a surreal, domestic horror aesthetic that makes the player feel vulnerable within their own living space.

Who Knocks is a first person psychological horror game that will make your nightmares come true. You have just moved into a new home. Welcome the presences that will knock at your door. Solve puzzles, explore the environment and fight your nightmares.

Why similar: Thriller 20%, Psychological Horror 19.9%, Psychological 18.6%, Horror 17.4%, First-Person 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the premise of an intruder or supernatural entity knocking at the door of an isolated home.

A local news team breaks into an abandoned house to chase a salacious ghost story... until a MANIAC chases them! ...VHS era 80's slasher. PS1 style survival horror!

Why similar: Horror 42.2%, Psychological Horror 31.2%, Psychological 7.9%, 3D 7.4%, Mystery 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title delivers a classic slasher-style home invasion experience with a heavy emphasis on atmospheric tension.

Christopher arrives at his grandmother's countryside home late at night for a seemingly ordinary visit. But soon after reuniting, he begins to notice something isn't right. The familiar setting warps into a place of unease, and the mystery that unravels is far more complex than anyone could expect.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 13.3%, Thriller 12.7%, Horror 12%, Psychological 10.4%, 1990's 10%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong focus on narrative-driven exploration within a creepy, isolated domestic setting.

You're working overtime again in your dead-end job, whilst your boss is on vacation. However, strange things are happening throughout the office. Complete your daily work tasks, explore your office, report any anomalies you may find, and you may just find yourself getting a promotion...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.5%, Psychological 14.9%, Surreal 12.9%, Mystery 12%, Horror 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the theme of a workplace-related horror experience that spirals into a surreal mystery.

The protagonist gets into a car accident and is forced to take shelter from the cold in an abandoned house, waiting for warmer temperatures, where it will soon turn out that he is not alone at all..

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.3%, Horror 19.8%, Dark 14.5%, Mystery 10.4%, First-Person 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror game that emphasizes the isolation and harsh conditions of a remote, dark setting.

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 18.5%, Horror 16.4%, Thriller 11.5%, Dark 10.7%, Psychological 9%

Why You'll Like It: A walking simulator that relies on atmospheric storytelling to convey a sense of psychological unease.

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: Psychological Horror 26%, Horror 21.3%, Psychological 17%, Surreal 12.7%, Atmospheric 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at creating a claustrophobic, psychological horror experience that feels deeply personal and surreal.

Alone with the dead... Embalm corpses, banish demons, save your soul.

Why similar: Horror 33.7%, Surreal 12.8%, Mystery 11.5%, Thriller 10%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It traps the player in a solitary, job-based environment where the mundane quickly turns into a nightmare.

A man living in his new apartment finds himself in the center of something much more sinister.

Why similar: Horror 27%, Surreal 19.3%, First-Person 9.9%, Dark 9.5%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the psychological horror of being alone in a new, unfamiliar living space.

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 33.7%, Psychological Horror 29.3%, Dark 10.8%, First-Person 6.9%, Atmospheric 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in psychological horror set within a house that constantly shifts and changes to torment the player.

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 23%, Horror 17.7%, Thriller 14.4%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Dark 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Uses exploration and simulation elements to build a tense, atmospheric horror experience.

MADiSON is a first person psychological horror game that delivers an immersive and terrifying experience. With the help of an instant camera, connect the human world with the beyond, take pictures and develop them by yourself. Solve puzzles, explore your surroundings and most importantly, survive.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.9%, Horror 25.5%, Dark 13.6%, First-Person 8.8%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a first-person perspective to explore a dark, domestic mystery filled with psychological tension.

If you scream, you restart. A jumpscare horror simulator where you walk through a pitch black forest and escape by reaching 8:00 AM.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.2%, Horror 18.1%, 1990's 12.1%, Lore-Rich 11%, Dark 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric immersion and the fear of the unknown in a dark, outdoor environment.

Sebastian is a teenager who is waiting for his parents to come back home on a cold Christmas night. Soon he realizes that there is something evil lurking around. Experience Sebastian 's journey into a surreal world like no other.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.9%, Horror 14.8%, Surreal 9.6%, Dark 9.2%, Thriller 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that pits the player against a supernatural threat within a home environment.

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 Horror 24.4%, Horror 22.6%, Psychological 17.9%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Dark 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features multiple endings and a heavy emphasis on atmospheric, singleplayer psychological horror.

You are trapped in a small house, suffering from psychosis with no memory. Carefully observe your surroundings to distinguish reality from hallucinations, and overcome your illness by taking medication from visitors at the right time.

Why similar: Horror 18.5%, 1990's 15%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Thriller 12.4%, Mystery 9.3%

You play as a young thief who broke into the wrong house, he thought the place was empty because he saw the owners leaving with suitcases, but there was still somebody in the house. It could be dangerous so you have to get out fast.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25%, Horror 22.3%, Lore-Rich 16.6%, First-Person 10.6%, Dark 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the paranoia of living next to someone or something that feels inherently wrong.

Noah Baker, an 18 year old highschooler experiences unsettling occurrences while house-sitting for a media personality, little did he know what was about to unfold that night.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.1%, Horror 21.2%, Atmospheric 12%, Thriller 12%, Story Rich 9.3%

Welcome to your new summer job. Arthur Brooks, a 22 year old, starts a night job at Moon Gas Station. As he settles in, he experiences strange events that unsettle him. The urban legends about the gas station seem to come to life. Dealing with customers at night is deeply unsettling.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.9%, Horror 21.8%, Thriller 16.4%, Atmospheric 12.1%, First-Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a remote, isolated setting with a narrative-heavy approach to psychological horror.

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 Horror 18.8%, Psychological 13.4%, Thriller 13.4%, Dark 11.4%, Story Rich 9%

Jack Nelson, a 24-year-old fire lookout, transferred to a new outpost. As he settled into his new home, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was off, little did he know what was transpiring down in Ironbark State Park.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.1%, Horror 22.7%, Thriller 17.1%, Atmospheric 11%, First-Person 7.1%

Turning onto an old road, the main character gets into an accident due to thick fog. Now he's trying to find someone who can help him. Forced to enter an old house, the main character finds himself trapped, from which it is not so easy to get out.

Why similar: 1990's 16.3%, Psychological 12.6%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Dark 11.2%, First-Person 10.1%

Something has gone terribly wrong in TRAPPED Alaska. Except for you, and a handful of survivors, the whole town has been emptied. Everywhere, what should be water has been replaced by a black semi-sentient sludge that seems to change everything it touches. And it’s rising...

Why similar: Action 42.7%, Adventure 35.1%, Indie 22.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the core experience of being unable to escape a hostile, atmospheric environment.

As an employee of a night security firm, your first night on the job might be your last, as strange events push your sanity to the limit.

Why similar: Horror 31%, Psychological Horror 29.3%, Dark 17%, First-Person 13.1%, Indie 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person indie horror game that captures the feeling of a single, terrifying night.

Autumn, 1992. Anton, a 14-year-old boy, moves with his parents to a small town and is left alone in his grandmother's apartment. Meanwhile, children are disappearing across the town — the police are powerless, and no one knows who's behind it…

Why similar: Thriller 19.6%, Horror 17.4%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, First-Person 8.1%, 1990's 7.8%

After a sudden rent hike, you move into a suspiciously cheap house deep in the woods. The price is absurdly low and there’s work nearby-it seems like a stroke of luck. But you soon realize something is seriously wrong with the place...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.7%, Horror 25.4%, Thriller 14.3%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Adventure 6.3%

Early 90s. You stayed in a quiet hotel for just one night and the next morning you’ve found out that the old world was destroyed. Alien dreams, secrets of your past and other guests that are turning into monsters. This hotel will not let you to check out.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.6%, Horror 20.2%, 1990's 12.2%, Dark 10.6%, Story Rich 9.8%

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: Psychological Horror 19.1%, Horror 18%, Thriller 14.6%, Psychological 11%, Story Rich 8.9%

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 Horror 15.5%, Horror 13.8%, Thriller 13.4%, Dark 10.3%, Psychological 9.8%

A psychological home-invasion horror set in the bleak year of 1992, focusing on tension, atmosphere, and an immersive soundtrack. The story involves elements of a cult, rituals meant to reach the dead, and the haunting presence of those who should have remained in the past.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.2%, Thriller 15.1%, Horror 13.7%, Psychological 12.8%, Dark 8.7%

There is an unusual cabin deep in the woods. It had served as a laboratory and a dwelling for three generations of Lodgers.But as of late the latest Lodger has been noticing weird changes in familiar surroundings; things are missing, noises and rattle heard. Something odd is coming out of the woods.

Why similar: Horror 20.6%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Surreal 17.7%, Story Rich 11.2%, Mystery 10.1%

It's a story about a skeptical detective John who's investigating the abandoned's house massacre where group of teenagers were killed. On early night Detective John arriving to the abandoned house to find out what has happened there but suddenly he realized that he is not alone...

Why similar: Horror 27.8%, Story Rich 10.5%, Dark 10.5%, Puzzle 10.3%, First-Person 10.2%

A slow burn retro horror game, in which you arrive at the old lighthouse on a small island near the coast of the United States. After the previous keeper has gone missing, you need to take over his duties and watch after the light.

Why similar: Horror 20.3%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Thriller 10.7%, Surreal 10.4%, Dark 9.2%

In a lonely station atop a mountain, a train rumbles its precious cargo to places unknown. Now is your shift. Keep the pace. Uncover a mystery. Fight for your last breath. The air is thin up here.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17%, Horror 15.1%, Thriller 12.8%, Surreal 11.3%, Dark 11.1%

An orphan returns to the house of the deceased fortune-teller to uncover the secret of his family's death. He must accept his legacy and become a prognostic before supernatural madness engulfs people of his town.

Why similar: Horror 22.2%, Story Rich 13.1%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, First-Person 11.5%, Atmospheric 9%

You're an ordinary factory worker, whiling away your dreary life in a nondescript small town. You had a stable job, your own apartment, mortgaged at just 89% interest, and everything was going well, until one gloomy evening, an uninvited guest knocked on your door...

Why similar: Horror 23.5%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Thriller 9.4%, Story Rich 8.9%, Atmospheric 7%

Alex wakes up at his grandmother’s, left alone in a silent house. Unsure where his family is, he begins to uncover a dark mystery in an attempt to escape. Facing his fear in an endless nightmare, Alex must survive the dead of night, a cursed forest, and paranormal activities before daylight arrives.

Why similar: Thriller 18.4%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Horror 16.1%, Dark 11.6%, Mystery 9.5%

You come to your senses in this place, you do not understand what is happening, but you know that it is better to get out of here as soon as possible

Why similar: Horror 22.5%, Psychological Horror 20.3%, Mystery 11.8%, Atmospheric 10.8%, First-Person 10.5%

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: Psychological Horror 19.7%, Horror 18.8%, Thriller 17.2%, Mystery 11%, Dark 8.8%

ONLY FACES REMAIN is a short psychological horror game focused on exploration and atmosphere. You play as Marlene, a backpacker traveling alone who rents a cheap room to spend the night. What starts as a cheap place to sleep soon turns into a dangerous situation.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.4%, Horror 16.1%, Psychological 15.6%, Thriller 11.2%, Comedy 10.5%

You were on the brink of becoming homeless, but that's when you found a sewer job application, you got accepted. What seemed like a chill work at first turned quickly in to an unsettling experience.

Why similar: Thriller 21.9%, Horror 19.6%, Dark 13.5%, Mystery 12.7%, Atmospheric 10.6%

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: Horror 26.3%, Psychological Horror 23.5%, First-Person 11.8%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Casual 8.6%

David Hopster, a 15-year-old high school student, has just been left home alone for the weekend while his parents head out of town. At first, everything seemed normal. He had no idea how quickly things would spiral.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27%, Horror 20.4%, 1990's 15.4%, Mystery 9.5%, First-Person 8.7%

Jack Williams, a 26 year old hard-working man, is finally taking a day off after a long week at work. He decides to spend his day off at his quiet cottage for a weekend of relaxation. Little did he know what would happen during his stay there.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.4%, Horror 21.2%, 1990's 16.8%, First-Person 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Clap Clap is a short indie horror game that puts you in the shoes of a house sitter, experiencing strange occurrences in a seemingly ordinary home.

Why similar: Horror 26.2%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Lore-Rich 9%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Dark 8.5%

Haunted by grief and guilt after a tragic accident, you start seeing a house in your dreams. No matter what you do, you can't get its image out of your mind. You feel it calling for you, so you answer it.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28%, Thriller 16.3%, Horror 15.2%, Dark 14.2%, Atmospheric 11.5%

A thrilling psychological horror game. Your job is to look for anomalies in a haunted house. If you see anyhting suspicious (furniture moving, extra objects, intruders), take a photo and send a report. Includes both VR- (windows only) and non-VR (windows, mac, linux)-versions.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.7%, Psychological 17.4%, Horror 15.6%, Mystery 10.8%, Surreal 8.5%

The main character is an experienced journalist who always strives to uncover the truth. He manages to gain access to the house, which is guarded by the police.

Why similar: Thriller 27.1%, Psychological Horror 25.5%, 1990's 12.5%, First-Person 8.6%, Horror 7.8%

You work in the cinema as an usher and accidentally fell into the Backrooms, now being trapped, needing to unravel the mysteries of the yellow rooms in order to get out of this place, but be careful, there are entities that will be in your way.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.4%, Horror 13.5%, Lore-Rich 12.7%, Thriller 12%, Surreal 9.7%

Uninvited Guest is a first-person psychological horror game set in 1930. You play as a villager who was destined to end up in an old mansion.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.9%, Horror 18.8%, Dark 13.1%, Mystery 11.1%, Atmospheric 10%

Holly Gardner, a 19 year old on an interstate drive experiences unusual happenings that leads to an unplanned stay at a motel, little did she know what was transpiring down in Norwood Valley.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.3%, Horror 18.4%, Thriller 17.7%, Dark 10.3%, Atmospheric 9.1%

You're driving away on a forest road, late at night, under a heavy storm. Your car breaks down. Luckily, there might be a gas station nearby. But a misfortune never comes alone. The storm has brought something else, something otherworldly that oddly smells of spilled diesel oil.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.6%, Horror 14.9%, Surreal 13.4%, Dark 11.2%, Psychological 8.4%

At Home is an indie horror where strangers come to your house and kidnap you and then you find yourself in a forest in a locked hut. Your task now is to escape.

Why similar: Horror 23.5%, Psychological Horror 23.4%, First-Person 13.2%, Adventure 12.1%, Atmospheric 10.6%

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 17.1%, Horror 15.5%, Surreal 9.5%, Dark 9%, Atmospheric 8.2%