Games Like Lempo

Unforgiving - A Northern Hymn is a first person horror game heavily inspired by Swedish folklore and the Nordic mythology to create the nightmares that's been haunting Swedish children for many generations.

Why similar: Mythology 36.5%, Horror 31.2%, Survival Horror 12.9%, First-Person 7.1%, Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a deep connection to Nordic folklore and creates a similarly oppressive, dark atmosphere in a forest setting.

One-Eyed Likho is a grim first-person horror adventure set in a world inspired by a dark, Slavic fairy tale. Explore an unsettling and twisted land set in 19th-century Russia in your endeavor to escape your own evil fate.

Why similar: Mythology 35.9%, Walking Simulator 18%, Horror 13.9%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Mystery 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title directly explores Slavic mythology through a first-person horror lens, mirroring the mythological focus of Lempo.

Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure set in a forest on the western shores of Norway that tells the story of a mother and her missing son.

Why similar: Mythology 33.3%, Horror 14.8%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Survival Horror 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on Norse mythology and the terror of exploring a dark, atmospheric forest while searching for a lost loved one.

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

Why similar: Mythology 34%, Horror 16.7%, Dark 12.9%, Lore-Rich 12.7%, Survival Horror 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully adapts dark folklore into a cinematic, atmospheric adventure that captures the same eerie, mythical tone.

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: Walking Simulator 25.3%, Psychological Horror 22.7%, Dark 17.4%, Mystery 14.7%, First-Person 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror experience that leans heavily into the walking simulator genre to create a claustrophobic and surreal narrative.

You are the Mooseman and you have the ability to see all that is hidden to the mortal eye. You are about to visit three layers of this universe - the first one is the Lower World where dead reside…

Why similar: Mythology 83%, Adventure 7%, Atmospheric 2.8%, Great Soundtrack 2.3%, Indie 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game is deeply rooted in Finno-Ugric mythology and offers a unique, atmospheric journey through ancient legends.

A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.

Why similar: Horror 25.7%, Psychological Horror 23%, Dark 15.6%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Adventure 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong psychological narrative and atmospheric exploration that mirrors the otherworldly plane-shifting mechanics of Lempo.

The most terrifying journey of your life set in the beautiful winter scenery of the Ural Mountains. Uncover the horrific mystery behind the Dyatlov Pass Incident. Narrated by the famous Sean Bean.

Why similar: Horror 75.7%, Walking Simulator 5.8%, Survival Horror 4.9%, Psychological Horror 4.7%, Mystery 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the feeling of being lost in a vast, hostile wilderness where supernatural forces and psychological dread collide.

Conarium is a chilling Lovecraftian game, which follows a gripping story involving four scientists and their endeavor to challenge what we normally consider to be the ‘absolute’ limits of nature. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s novella "At the Mountains of Madness", but largely set after the original story.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.4%, Horror 26.6%, Psychological Horror 20.2%, First-Person 9.9%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at building Lovecraftian psychological dread through first-person exploration and environmental puzzles.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.3%, Mystery 25.6%, Horror 15.6%, First-Person 9%, Psychological Horror 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes environmental storytelling and atmospheric exploration in a secluded, mysterious location.

Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.

Why similar: Horror 34.4%, Survival Horror 16.4%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Dark 9.9%, Walking Simulator 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It defined the first-person psychological horror genre with its focus on vulnerability and environmental storytelling.

A psychological horror short story. Explore the untouched wilderness of rural Wales as you uncover the forgotten remains of a mysterious facility and find the truth behind the missing villagers of Hearth.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.5%, Psychological Horror 16%, Horror 14.9%, Dark 13%, Survival Horror 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a narrative-driven horror experience that relies on atmosphere and mystery rather than traditional combat.

Mirror Forge is a first-person psychological survival horror game. Roam between realities of fear, madness & machinery. Solve puzzles, explore an atmospheric world, survive horrifying entities.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.2%, Survival Horror 20%, Horror 17.9%, Walking Simulator 15.7%, Dark 15.4%

Why You'll Like It: This psychological horror game utilizes dark, surreal environments to disorient the player, much like the forest in Lempo.

Overcome fear, solve the mystery behind the story, in this psychological horror game

Why similar: Walking Simulator 39.7%, Survival Horror 32.7%, First-Person 13.4%, Horror 8.7%, Nudity 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game draws directly from regional folklore to build a tense, first-person horror experience.

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: Walking Simulator 20.6%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Horror 17.2%, Dark 15.2%, Mystery 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person psychological horror game that focuses on environmental storytelling and building tension through exploration.

Venture out into the dark woods where strange creatures roam, on a vision quest set in 19th century Sweden. Solve and decipher cryptic puzzles, listen for clues, and learn about mysterious folklore creatures in the built-in encyclopedia as you seek to foresee your future.

Why similar: Mythology 32.9%, Dark 16.4%, Horror 15.4%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Mystery 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is a brilliant exploration of Swedish folklore and supernatural traditions wrapped in an atmospheric, dark adventure.

Implements of Hell is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the mysteries, unlock the secrets, and change the outcome in a slow-paced atmospheric, and extremely horrifying experience.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.1%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Horror 15.7%, Mystery 14.1%, Dark 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: A focused psychological horror game that relies on atmospheric tension and environmental discovery.

Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.6%, Horror 21.9%, Survival Horror 16.4%, First-Person 13.4%, Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines survival elements with a mysterious, atmospheric exploration of a frozen, isolated wilderness.

Explore the truly frightening subway cars and find out what fears the main character will have to face.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.9%, Horror 26.9%, Psychological Horror 21.4%, First-Person 10.4%, Dark 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a surreal, first-person horror experience that prioritizes atmosphere and psychological exploration.

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: Psychological Horror 21.4%, Horror 18.7%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Mystery 14%, Dark 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at using shifting environments and psychological tension to create a disorienting first-person horror experience.

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: Walking Simulator 24.3%, Horror 24.1%, Mystery 17.3%, Psychological Horror 13%, Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes exploration and survival in a dark, mysterious world that feels similar to the isolation of Lempo.

12 March 1938, Renée, 16, was ripped out of her world, her only fault was that of not knowing her place in the world.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.4%, Horror 24%, Walking Simulator 20.1%, Mystery 17.1%, Adventure 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A grounded psychological horror game that uses its environment to tell a deeply unsettling and immersive story.

A slow burn walking sim with an interactive soundtrack and horror vibes. You explore abstract locations and create your own unique sound for each of them by moving around and using Monoliths.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.6%, Psychological Horror 23.8%, Dark 10.4%, Horror 10.2%, First-Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a surreal, walking-simulator experience that focuses on atmosphere and environmental mystery.

The original first‑person cyberpunk horror detective tale set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.4%, Horror 25%, Walking Simulator 21.1%, Dark 9.5%, First-Person 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric horror game that focuses on psychological exploration and uncovering mysteries in a hostile world.

There is one rule in the game. And it needs to be broken. There is one goal. And when you attain it, you die.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 45.7%, Horror 26.2%, Psychological Horror 9.4%, Dark 9.1%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, folklore-inspired walking simulator that focuses on the psychological journey of its characters.

INFRA puts you into the boots of a structural analyst on a routine mission. Quickly though, your task turns into a fight for survival, all caused by deep-rooted schemes of the past. Your tools are simple: your camera and the wits to navigate a labyrinth of debris.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.9%, Mystery 19%, Horror 13.4%, First-Person 11.4%, Psychological Horror 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more grounded, its focus on exploration, puzzle-solving, and atmospheric environments makes it a strong companion for fans of walking simulators.

Lethe is a first person adventure with survival horror elements. Explore an atmospheric and frightening world and uncover the dark secrets of your origins.

Why similar: Horror 47.5%, First-Person 20.5%, Adventure 16.1%, Puzzle 7.5%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that emphasizes puzzle-solving and stealth in a dark, atmospheric environment.

Blasfemia is a first-person horror game. You are trapped in a seemingly normal apartment but realize early on that you're not alone. Explore a handcrafted, detail rich environment in a tense and terrifying atmosphere and try to find a way out before an ominous entity gets to you.

Why similar: Survival Horror 21%, Horror 19.2%, Walking Simulator 18.1%, Dark 17.9%, Psychological Horror 7.6%

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: Walking Simulator 24.4%, Psychological Horror 21.3%, Horror 18.5%, Lore-Rich 15.6%, First-Person 7.4%

A first-person, story-driven psychological horror game based on the cinematic lore of the Blair Witch. Explore the haunted grounds of the Black Hills Forest in a harrowing investigation that forces you to confront the evil that resides deep in the woods.

Why similar: Horror 24.1%, Psychological Horror 23.3%, Walking Simulator 15.4%, Dark 11.2%, Survival Horror 10.2%

Inner Voices is a dark, non-linear adventure game with a pinch of horror, inspired by works of H. P. Lovecraft and E. A. Poe. Find your way through a procedurally generated maze of rooms and solve the mystery of your past.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.5%, Horror 16.7%, Dark 16.3%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Mystery 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses surreal environments and narrative choices to challenge the player's perception.

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 25.3%, Horror 24.7%, Walking Simulator 20.3%, Dark 13.6%, First-Person 7.5%

You've been trapped in a looping Finnish summer cottage. Use your observation and memory to find anomalies and make the right choice to escape the Finnish Cottage 8.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.6%, Psychological Horror 21.1%, Horror 17.1%, First-Person 9.1%, Mystery 8.8%

Silver Chains is a first-person horror game with a strong emphasis on story and exploration. Search for clues within an old abandoned manor to unravel the truth about the terrible events which have happened.

Why similar: Horror 36.9%, Psychological Horror 27.8%, First-Person 8%, Walking Simulator 7.8%, Mystery 7.5%

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: Walking Simulator 27%, Mystery 19%, Horror 18.8%, First-Person 11.1%, Psychological Horror 6.8%

A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.

Why similar: Horror 58.9%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Walking Simulator 11%, Dark 3.6%, First-Person 3.5%

Immerse yourself in the obscure and mysterious autumnal forest, where every wrong step could be your last. As you travel uncover the dark story behind this place, where beauty and danger have become as one.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 34%, Mystery 16.8%, Dark 16.5%, Horror 14.4%, First-Person 6.7%

Subliminal is a psychological horror game inspired by the urban legend of The Backrooms. Bleeding edge lighting and rendering, handcrafted open-ended levels, light and perspective-based puzzles, nostalgic spaces, unfamiliar faces, and a rotting feeling that something is not quite right.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.9%, Mystery 24.4%, Horror 23.3%, First-Person 11.4%, Adventure 4.6%

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: Walking Simulator 20.5%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Horror 13.2%, Survival Horror 13%, Dark 12.5%

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: Walking Simulator 23.3%, Psychological Horror 20%, Horror 18.3%, Dark 14.8%, Mystery 13%

A psychological horror of seeking satisfaction on the border of two intertwining worlds. An intriguing plot with erotic and occult themes guides the player's character through the Yelvertons' Victorian mansion and a perverse land inspired by Lovecraft's works and paintings of Zdzisław Beksiński.

Why similar: Horror 33.4%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Nudity 10.6%, First-Person 7.4%

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: Walking Simulator 19.9%, Horror 19.4%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Survival Horror 14.6%, Dark 11.3%

Play as Gregor, turned into a tiny bug, and set out on an extraordinary journey to unravel the mystery of your transformation. Metamorphosis is a first person adventure set in a surrealist world where your newfound abilities are your last and only hope for redemption.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28%, Mystery 20.7%, Dark 20.5%, First-Person 11.4%, Adventure 5.2%

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: Walking Simulator 25.7%, Psychological Horror 24.5%, Horror 19.6%, Dark 12.7%, First-Person 5.5%

Survive 5 nights in the heart of northeastern Argentina as a local farmer and reveal the truth behind the haunting tales of the Pombero in a world where folklore meets terror.

Why similar: Survival Horror 18.4%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Horror 16.6%, Mystery 13.2%, Lore-Rich 11.6%

Unpredictable horrors lurk around every corner, forcing you to find the missing people while desperately clinging to survival. In this experience even your own mind can become your enemy. Stay vigilant and keep your voice hushed, or risk becoming another victim of the forest's darkness

Why similar: Horror 25.3%, Psychological Horror 24%, Dark 16.6%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Mystery 10.4%

In this first-person horror mystery game, you set out to bury the horrible past of a tyrannical government. Retrieve and destroy the documents that unravel the secrets that lie beneath Oack Grove. Will you discover the terrifying truth and find your way out?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.5%, Dark 22.4%, Mystery 19.5%, Horror 17.8%, Adventure 6.1%

Scarred is a first-person atmospheric horror puzzle game where you must uncover the truth about one of your schoolmates before it’s too late. Traverse a world of nightmares inspired by nostalgic Singaporean architecture as you fight to survive.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.4%, Survival Horror 17%, Horror 16.8%, Dark 16.1%, Mystery 7.7%

Сlassic indie horror for one evening. The game has no tips, you need to solve all the puzzles yourself and avoid the monster that wants to devour your soul. Therefore, you need to be very careful and attentive to escape from the nightmare.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.8%, Psychological Horror 21%, Horror 19.6%, Narration 17.3%, First-Person 7%

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 18.8%, Horror 18.6%, Survival Horror 18.1%, Mystery 15.1%, Dark 10.8%

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 25.4%, Psychological Horror 23.2%, Survival Horror 22.6%, Dark 13%, First-Person 5.2%

Explore and admire while navigate through eerie, surreal environments inspired by the Backrooms lore. Explore this uncanny world lost in time and get lost in the otherworldly architecture in a world where reality bends and your sanity is tested.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 36.3%, Psychological Horror 28.6%, Mystery 18.5%, Dark 8.4%, Adventure 4.9%

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: Walking Simulator 21.1%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Horror 13.9%, Survival Horror 11.9%, Mystery 11.2%

Patrol a haunted forest as a lone medieval guard in this short psychological horror experience. Leave the safety of your watchtower, listen for threats in the dark, and uncover what's lurking beyond the trees—before paranoia consumes you.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25%, Psychological Horror 17.7%, Dark 14.5%, Horror 14.5%, Mystery 13.7%

it's always monday - is a first person exploration game

Why similar: Adventure 80.8%, Walking Simulator 4.7%, Psychological Horror 4.2%, Dark 3.1%, Mystery 3%

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: Walking Simulator 24.6%, Psychological Horror 21.7%, Horror 20.5%, Dark 15.3%, First-Person 7.2%

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 21.6%, Horror 15.9%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Mystery 14.2%, Dark 13.8%

Armed with nothing but your camera, investigate the abandoned Gretlow House in this short, atmospheric horror game. Uncover a chilling mystery through a realistic found-footage lens.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.2%, Psychological Horror 23%, Horror 21.3%, Mystery 13.3%, Dark 11.3%

Lunacy: Saint Rhodes is a first-person psychological horror adventure game. Explore your dark family history, solve puzzles and experience a gut-wrenching feeling of terror. You are being watched; never alone, never safe.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.3%, Psychological Horror 20.4%, Horror 19%, Mystery 14.5%, First-Person 9.4%