Games Like Kuromaku

(BURIED TAPES) is a collection of psychological horror stories recorded on VHS. Each story features paranormal incidents narrated from the perspective of the survivors of these supernatural encounters.

Why similar: Simulation 26.3%, Psychological Horror 25.8%, Walking Simulator 21.3%, FPS 15.1%, Story Rich 5.6%

You lost your passion for crafting small toys. You shifted your focus to working on larger dolls. Cut, paint and attach doll parts to build unique and unsettling sculptures. Ignore any anomalies you see or hear.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.5%, Thriller 27.2%, Simulation 19%, Walking Simulator 10.2%, FPS 8.5%

First-person psychological horror, where nightmares have led you to the apartment of a woman who vanished after a fire. Things take a strange turn when you find yourself trapped inside, compelled to burn dolls in a fireplace to escape.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.5%, Simulation 20.8%, Walking Simulator 18%, Noir 15.7%, Thriller 14.7%

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 28.3%, Walking Simulator 17.4%, Thriller 17%, Psychedelic 16%, Simulation 9%

Monica Jones, a 23 year old on an underground parking lot has lost her car keys, she didn't know what I was going to discover that night.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.3%, Simulation 24.4%, Walking Simulator 20.1%, FPS 14.7%, Indie 6.7%

Mindbound is a short single-player horror game that revolves around uncovering what has happened. After a business trip, Marty returns home eagerly anticipating seeing his wife and daughter. But, things turn out differently than expected. The game emphasizes a deep atmosphere.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 34.2%, Thriller 26.1%, Walking Simulator 19.3%, Simulation 10.4%, Indie 7.5%

I thought that hand was pulling me out of a nightmare and back into reality. Soon, I’ll realize—it only dragged me into another nightmare: “Rosepine Hotel”

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.2%, Thriller 24.6%, Noir 20.7%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Simulation 7.2%

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 27.7%, Psychological Horror 26.2%, Walking Simulator 16%, Simulation 12.7%, Psychedelic 10.1%

You escaped a serial killer. Now you're hiding in a small town, working night shifts at a burger joint. But the hallucinations won't stop. The customers seem to know you. And in three days, seven people will die. A psychological horror narrative where reality itself cannot be trusted.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.9%, Thriller 27.3%, Noir 17.9%, Walking Simulator 10%, FPS 6.1%

An indie horror game about Tom, a man whose reality is beginning to collapse. As he searches for answers, the truth becomes increasingly unsettling, and the nightmare deeper.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.9%, Thriller 24%, Walking Simulator 15.6%, Simulation 13.3%, Psychedelic 6.7%

This is a game where you move 5 boxes. Move it from the first point to the next point, and then back to the first point. That's just the game.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 42.4%, Walking Simulator 31.5%, Simulation 16.7%, Indie 5.7%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Vadim, a maintenance worker in a decaying post-Soviet apartment, leaves town to care for his sick mother, asking his wife to take over his duties. As she settles into the routine, the building begins to feel off quiet in all the wrong ways.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.3%, Thriller 20.3%, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Simulation 10.8%, 1990's 9.2%

You play as the son of a restorer, a museum worker who died tragically. While searching for the memorabilia, the door suddenly closes and strange things begin to happen. The hero is waiting for immersion in the world of art and the paranormal.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 37.2%, Thriller 36.7%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Indie 7.7%, Simulation 5.1%

You are trapped in an endless astral world. Keep a close eye on your surroundings to get out of the astral world.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 64.9%, Walking Simulator 24.7%, Simulation 7%, Indie 3.4%

Screaming In The Basement is an inspired-by P.T. psychological horror game with an immersive atmosphere. You play as Mike, a fearless journalist determined to expose the truth, as he investigates a family brutally killed by a serial killer.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.4%, Thriller 21.6%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Psychedelic 11.1%, Simulation 9.4%

You are in a dark, repetitive hallway without light. This is a walking simulator where you navigate through the darkness using echolocation.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 35.3%, Thriller 21.7%, Walking Simulator 20.4%, Abstract 8.2%, Simulation 7.9%

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 35.1%, Thriller 21.8%, Walking Simulator 16.4%, Simulation 13.3%, Psychedelic 7.9%

Work a 1900s night shift where routine chores meet an oppressive psychological dread. As a lone caretaker, navigate the heavy silence and unsettling shadows of a dark past. In this atmospheric horror, the terror lies in what remains unseen. Complete your tasks before the shift takes its toll.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.7%, Thriller 27.8%, Simulation 13.8%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, FPS 9.1%

You are a young college student working the night shift as a security guard at a remote cemetery deep in the Arkansas woods. What starts as routine surveillance quickly turns into something far more unsettling.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 33.7%, Thriller 21.9%, Walking Simulator 20%, Simulation 13.4%, Story Rich 6.4%

Peril in the Pines is a short & simple first-person horror game where the player is trapped on an island with strange creatures. The player must collect the resources to fix their boat before being caught and getting trapped forever.

Why similar: Thriller 39.5%, Psychological Horror 34.8%, Simulation 10.1%, Story Rich 6.7%, Indie 4.9%

Ethan Cole takes on a temporary night shift at the "Ravenhill" warehouse. What begins as a routine package sorting gradually turns into something far more disturbing. Before long, Ethan realizes that some shipments were never meant to be delivered.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.3%, Thriller 28.4%, Simulation 15%, Walking Simulator 11%, Story Rich 5.7%

何気ない日常、あなたは最後に気づくでしょう。

Why similar: Psychological Horror 40.4%, Simulation 28.3%, Walking Simulator 21.5%, Indie 5.2%, Singleplayer 4.5%

You will undergo trials that your manipulate your past memories into challenges you must complete. Failure will result with your existence eradicated. Each trial takes place in a distinct setting with its own gameplay, guiding you from childhood into adulthood.

Why similar: Thriller 33.7%, Psychological Horror 27.2%, Psychedelic 16.4%, Simulation 15%, FPS 4.2%

When you come to your senses, you find yourself trapped in a nightmare. The books scattered around will guide you through your future.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 42.3%, Simulation 26.2%, Walking Simulator 22.3%, Indie 5.5%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Evil is Near is a game about a young bartender who gets a job at a mysterious bar, where he is visited by the ghost of a former employee. The ghost reveals the secrets of the establishment and warns him to be careful. You will have to mix cocktails, to survive and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Thriller 33.7%, Psychological Horror 28.4%, Simulation 14.9%, Indie 9.1%, Crime 6.9%

Fear Within is a short first-person psychological horror experience where the past lingers, even when its memories are lost. Explore familiar spaces through slow-paced exploration, uncover unsettling fragments of the past, and face a growing sense of fear driven by atmosphere and sound.

Why similar: Thriller 26.6%, Psychological Horror 24.7%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Simulation 13.7%, Crime 12.6%

Enter "Weird Corridor"! Escape horror-filled halls by spotting clues: bloodstains, shadows, eerie sounds. Strategize routes, use resources wisely. Find the exit before terror engulfs you.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 33.5%, Thriller 30.4%, Walking Simulator 17.1%, Simulation 14.1%, Indie 3.3%

Silent Confession is a first-person psychological horror game. Living in a cramped urban village building, You develop a sick obsession with the woman in the opposite building. Voyeurism is your daily routine. But after giving in to your urges one day, something in your room no longer feels right.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 35.6%, Thriller 26.6%, Walking Simulator 20.1%, Indie 6.5%, Story Rich 6.2%

The Past is a story-driven psychological horror and thriller game. Can you solve the events and the mystery underlying the game, which is about the reflection of the events that happened in the past to the present day of a 21-year-old university student named Enes?

Why similar: Thriller 30.7%, Psychological Horror 30.2%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Simulation 10%, Story Rich 7.8%

"Last On Duty" is a first-person psychological horror game. You must carefully observe your surroundings and complete tasks while trying to uncover the hidden truth behind it all.

Why similar: Thriller 33.1%, Psychological Horror 29.5%, Walking Simulator 23.1%, Simulation 7.1%, Indie 5.2%

You visit the tunnels to shoot a psychic video, The deeper you go, the more bizarre sounds begin to echo. What you caught on camera was an eerie human figure.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 37.4%, Walking Simulator 30.1%, Simulation 24.9%, Indie 5.3%, Singleplayer 2.3%

This title is a horror adventure game. The story unfolds mainly through line messages on smartphones. Just like real time, the in-game time is also ticking away, and messages arrive in real time. The player must use mysterious videos and messages as clues to unravel the mystery of the incidents.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 33.3%, Thriller 25.7%, Walking Simulator 20.6%, Simulation 12.5%, Indie 5.2%

You came for loot on Christmas night, but found someone who has no intention of letting you go.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.4%, Thriller 28.1%, Walking Simulator 18.6%, Simulation 15.2%, Story Rich 4.8%

You wake to find yourself trapped inside an experimental machine... A machine built to simulate memories. You no longer recall why you entered, but an AI voice guides you. Trying to escape, you face memories from a past you may not want to remember.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 35.8%, Thriller 34.8%, Walking Simulator 15.2%, Indie 14.2%

You find yourself lost in a mysterious space in the underground shopping area of a certain building while trying to have lunch. Clear the game presented by someone and aim to escape from the eerie underground shopping area.

Why similar: Thriller 36.3%, Walking Simulator 24.1%, Psychological Horror 22.9%, Simulation 9.9%, Indie 4.8%

Following the instructions on your phone, in an infinite loop, find the anomaly and continue moving forward, ultimately "escaping" through the safety exit. But who is instructing you on your phone, and is he really trustworthy? Have you really escaped

Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.7%, Thriller 26.5%, Abstract 22.9%, Simulation 14.6%, Indie 3.4%

The Other Side of the Screen Shows a Truly Disturbing Truth.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.9%, Thriller 30.3%, Walking Simulator 17.7%, Abstract 12.3%, Story Rich 7.3%

A man named Mark, who struggles to make ends meet, receives a letter informing him that his aunt has passed away. Despite their troubled past, Mark decides to investigate what happened, hoping to uncover the truth and perhaps find a chance for a better life.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.6%, Thriller 24.8%, Walking Simulator 16.5%, Psychedelic 12%, Simulation 10%

Again and Again is a first-person psychological horror game. How much can a game affect your real life? Enjoy the terrifying moments of being in a realistic home environment and a suspenseful story.

Why similar: Thriller 40.9%, Psychological Horror 34.4%, Story Rich 9.5%, Walking Simulator 7.5%, Indie 5.3%

Witchblood is a first-person psychological horror game that drags players into the heart of a dark curse. Explore a decaying house where hallucinations and reality intertwine. Uncover the truth behind a forgotten family’s tragedy — observe, survive, and confront what should have stayed buried.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 40.3%, Thriller 34%, Walking Simulator 8.7%, Story Rich 7.8%, Indie 7.5%

Fragments of Dread is an episodic psychological horror series. Each episode tells a self-contained story of dread, fear, and survival.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.3%, Thriller 25.6%, Walking Simulator 18.3%, Simulation 10.8%, Story Rich 7.4%

"Father's Day" - a psychological thriller that is a spin-off and prequel to the game "Find Yourself". The dream of living happily ever after was destroyed after Phil lost his wife and son. Obsessed with the desire to return them, he develops a plan.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.5%, Thriller 27.6%, Walking Simulator 18%, Simulation 14.3%, Indie 7.4%

Every day, you trawl the internet for ghost stories and horror tales. After the usual routine, something feels off...?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 46.8%, Walking Simulator 23.5%, Simulation 21.5%, Indie 5%, Singleplayer 3.3%

"MINDFALL" is a tense first-person psychological horror game that explores the depths of the human mind and its struggle with the unknown.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 33.6%, Simulation 24.9%, Walking Simulator 19.8%, Psychedelic 13%, Indie 3.8%

Alex is supposed to just meet his girlfriend at a club. An ordinary evening, an ordinary city, an important meeting with people who can change his future. But the road to the club turns into a real nightmare.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 33.2%, Thriller 30.7%, Simulation 15%, Walking Simulator 14.8%, Indie 3%

Cases of disappearances have become more frequent in the small town. The tracks lead to an empty house on the outskirts of the city...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.7%, Walking Simulator 23.9%, Thriller 21.9%, Simulation 18.9%, Indie 4.2%

You are an Earworm. You are an underworld contractor who hacks memories for a living. Dive into the memories of your victims in order to unlock the security questions to their bank account.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.5%, Thriller 19.6%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, 1990's 12.2%, Psychedelic 11.7%

Phantom of the Lily is a psychological horror game with a dark narrative. Solve mind-bending puzzles, piece together clues in an eerie atmosphere, and reveal the truth in a terrifying world. Can you preserve your sanity and wake up from this nightmare?

Why similar: Thriller 38.8%, Psychological Horror 29%, Simulation 15.3%, FPS 10.5%, Indie 3.2%

Something lurks on the 10th floor of Hotel Fleur-De-Lys. Anyone trying to reach floor 10 is unable to. As if the hotel was trying to prevent the guests from reaching it. The hallways keep repeating themselves, only subtle signs are your clue forward to discover what lies ahead.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 43.3%, Simulation 25.8%, Walking Simulator 24.5%, Indie 4.4%, Singleplayer 2%

I'm a second-year university student in a paranormal club facing disbandment. In a desperate bid for survival, I sneak into the mysterious "Building Zero" — a place campus whispers warn you never to approach. What awaited me there was a terror beyond anything I'd ever encountered.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 33%, Thriller 29.9%, Walking Simulator 19.6%, Simulation 12.5%, Indie 3.3%

Light all eight candles. Ignite the candles hidden in a haunted midnight maze and escape the sealed space.

Why similar: Thriller 34.3%, Psychological Horror 26.7%, Simulation 15.1%, Walking Simulator 14.8%, FPS 7.4%

Panel houses, snow, overcast sky, tiny kitchen, shabby staircase… It's Winter is an indie game which genre could be classified as sandbox, post-soviet, sad 3d, russian sadness. Nothing awaits you: there is no chance to get out, no room for adventures and breathtaking plot.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 33.5%, Walking Simulator 28.9%, Simulation 22.1%, Indie 12.8%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Scary Shadow Spot: Last Farewell - Haunted by his past, Mark explores a haunted house where nothing is as it seems. Chilling puzzles and shocking truths await. Are you ready to uncover the mystery hidden in the shadows?

Why similar: Thriller 26%, Psychological Horror 25.3%, Noir 22.1%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Simulation 7.3%

Psychological horror where you play as a young high schooler seeking reconciliation with an old friend. Unfortunately it won't be so easy, a perilous journey awaits you before you'll be able to reunite as friends once again.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 44.2%, Thriller 31%, Simulation 16.7%, Indie 4.4%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Ifrit is a first-person psychological horror game. It can impress you with its dark atmosphere, which is realistic and frightening. Are you ready to face the Ifrit demons, the strongest of the demons?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.9%, Thriller 22.7%, Walking Simulator 14.8%, Psychedelic 13.6%, Simulation 10.1%

Embark on an epic adventure to become the greatest magician ever! Master the elements - water, fire, air, and earth. Explore magical worlds, fight with dangerous monsters, gain new elements abilities and solve puzzles.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.5%, Thriller 25.8%, Simulation 16.3%, Walking Simulator 16.2%, Story Rich 5.9%

It’s a story about an 8-year-old boy Kevin who was left alone at home at Christmas. Protect your house from a crazy robber and wait for your parents. Can you handle with it? We’ll find out.

Why similar: Thriller 29%, Psychological Horror 24.1%, Walking Simulator 15%, Simulation 10.6%, Psychedelic 10.5%

You're a horror content creator, venturing into frightening locations to captivate your audience. You're attempting to attract more viewers by recording paranormal events. However, these horror-filled adventures will one day come back to haunt you, at a high cost.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 45.9%, Thriller 36.6%, Indie 9.9%, Story Rich 4.8%, Singleplayer 2.7%

A psychological first-person horror game where you enter a memory-erasing protocol and relive a trauma. Uncover dark secrets, and experience fear through immersive atmosphere.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.2%, Thriller 25.6%, Walking Simulator 18.1%, FPS 11.6%, Story Rich 5%

A rainy night, unfamiliar figures outside your mobile home and the growing feeling that something is terribly wrong.

Why similar: Simulation 33.6%, Walking Simulator 27%, Psychological Horror 25.7%, Story Rich 6.6%, Indie 5.1%