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Games Like Lempo

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Horror, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric.

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Find your way back home before Metsänpeitto, an otherworldly plane of existence, consumes you. Lempo is a psychological horror game inspired by Finnish mythology with an emphasis on exploration.

Reviews: Very Positive — 84% — of 140 reviews
Released: 2023-09-07
Developer: One Trick Entertainment
Publisher: PID Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

Overview

Lempo is a haunting blend of Finnish mythology and psychological horror that traps players in a disorienting, otherworldly forest. These recommendations prioritize games that emphasize atmospheric exploration, deep-rooted folklore, and the sense of dread found in navigating hostile, supernatural environments.

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    97% matchVery Positive83% of 1,565 reviews2017
    Dev: Angry Demon Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 36.6%, Horror 31.2%, Survival Horror 12.9%, First-Person 7.3%, Adventure 3.9%

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

  2. #2 Through the Woods
    96% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,657 reviews2016
    Dev: AntagonistPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 33.4%, Horror 14.7%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Survival Horror 8.5%

    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.

  3. #3 Bramble: The Mountain King
    95% matchVery Positive95% of 7,288 reviews2023
    Dev: Dimfrost StudioPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 30.3%, Horror 14.8%, Narration 13.5%, Lore-Rich 12%, Dark 11.6%

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

  4. #4 One-Eyed Likho
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 1,090 reviews2025
    Dev: Morteshka
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 35.8%, Walking Simulator 17.9%, Horror 13.8%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Mystery 11.9%

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

  5. #5 Luto
    93% matchVery Positive85% of 1,226 reviews2025
    Dev: Broken Bird Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 21.9%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Narration 16.6%, Dark 15.4%, Mystery 13%

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

  6. #6 The Mooseman
    94% matchVery Positive88% of 1,190 reviews2017
    Dev: Morteshka
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 83.2%, Adventure 6.8%, Atmospheric 2.9%, Great Soundtrack 2.1%, 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.

  7. #7 The Medium
    92% matchVery Positive89% of 9,813 reviews2021
    Dev: Bloober TeamPub: Bloober Team SA
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 25.6%, Psychological Horror 23.1%, Dark 15.8%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Adventure 8.4%

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

  8. #8 Kholat
    91% matchMixed66% of 6,857 reviews2015
    Dev: IMGN.PRO
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 72.2%, Walking Simulator 5.5%, Narration 4.7%, Survival Horror 4.7%, Psychological Horror 4.5%

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

  9. #9 Amnesia: The Dark Descent
    90% matchVery Positive95% of 35,239 reviews2010
    Dev: Frictional Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    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 34.3%, Survival Horror 16.2%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Dark 10.1%, 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.

  10. #10 Conarium
    91% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,240 reviews2017
    Dev: Stormling StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 29.3%, Horror 26.5%, Psychological Horror 20.5%, First-Person 10.1%, Adventure 7.2%

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

  11. #11 Chasing Static
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 501 reviews2021
    Dev: Headware Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 19.3%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Horror 14.8%, Dark 13.2%, 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.

  12. #12 The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
    89% matchVery Positive88% of 8,931 reviews2014
    Dev: The Astronauts
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 32.1%, Mystery 25.9%, Horror 15.5%, First-Person 9.1%, Psychological Horror 6.6%

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

  13. #13 Mirror Forge
    88% matchMostly Positive73% of 179 reviews2022
    Dev: MystiveDevPub: DreadXP
    Windows

    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 21.4%, Survival Horror 19.8%, Horror 17.8%, Dark 15.6%, Walking Simulator 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.

  14. #14 God's Basement
    87% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,314 reviews2018
    Dev: Erebus
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    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 20.4%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Horror 17%, Dark 15.4%, Mystery 12%

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

  15. #15 Find Yourself
    86% matchVery Positive84% of 1,285 reviews2021
    Dev: EMIKA_GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%

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

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.6%, Horror 26.8%, Psychological Horror 21.6%, First-Person 10.5%, Dark 3.3%

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

  16. #16 Pombero - The Lord of the Night
    86% matchMixed64% of 52 reviews2020
    Dev: Inside Studios
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 39.6%, Survival Horror 32.6%, First-Person 13.6%, Horror 8.7%, Nudity 2.6%

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

  17. #17 Year Walk
    85% matchVery Positive90% of 2,014 reviews2014
    Dev: Simogo
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    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 32.7%, Dark 16.5%, Horror 15.3%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Mystery 11.3%

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

  18. #18 Implements of Hell
    84% matchMostly Positive75% of 103 reviews2021
    Dev: PsychoRavens
    Windows

    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 22.8%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Horror 15.6%, Mystery 14.2%, Dark 13.5%

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

  19. #19 Kona
    83% matchVery Positive83% of 3,588 reviews2017
    Dev: Parabole
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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 23.8%, Horror 19.4%, Narration 15%, Survival Horror 14.9%, First-Person 12.3%

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

  20. #20 Layers of Fear
    82% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,582 reviews2023
    Dev: Anshar StudiosPub: Bloober Team SA
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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 21.5%, Horror 18.5%, Mystery 14.2%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Dark 13.8%

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

  21. #21 The Town of Light
    82% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,758 reviews2016
    Dev: LKA
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 23.8%, Horror 22.4%, Walking Simulator 18.6%, Mystery 16.4%, Narration 8.6%

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

  22. #22 Museum of Monoliths
    81% matchVery Positive92% of 90 reviews2023
    Dev: Podoba InteractivePub: Marevo Collective
    Windows

    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 30.3%, Psychological Horror 23.9%, Dark 10.5%, Horror 10.1%, First-Person 7.6%

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

  23. #23 UnderDread
    84% matchMixed57% of 138 reviews2016
    Dev: Bigzur Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 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: Walking Simulator 24.2%, Horror 24.1%, Mystery 17.6%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Adventure 8.2%

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

  24. #24 >observer_
    79% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,884 reviews2017
    Dev: Bloober Team SAPub: Bloober Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 28.7%, Horror 25%, Walking Simulator 20.8%, Dark 9.6%, First-Person 8%

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

  25. #25 The Path
    81% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,022 reviews2009
    Dev: Tale of Tales
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 45.5%, Horror 26%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Dark 9.3%, Adventure 4.5%

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

  26. #26 INFRA
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 3,554 reviews2016
    Dev: Loiste Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 30.1%, 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.

  27. #27 Lethe - Episode One
    79% matchVery Positive85% of 398 reviews2016
    Dev: KoukouStudiosPub: Faber Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    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 47.4%, First-Person 20.6%, Adventure 15.8%, Puzzle 7.3%, Indie 4.8%

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

  28. #28 Finnish Cottage 8
    76% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: Savukivi Games
    Windows

    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 24.4%, Psychological Horror 21.3%, Horror 16.9%, First-Person 9.1%, Mystery 8.9%

  29. #29 Inner Voices
    80% matchMixed53% of 93 reviews2017
    Dev: Sigma GamesPub: No Gravity Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 21.6%, Horror 16.5%, Dark 16.5%, Walking Simulator 15.4%, Mystery 11.4%

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

  30. #30 Home Sweet Home
    77% matchVery Positive87% of 3,748 reviews2017
    Dev: YGGDRAZIL GROUP CO.,LTD
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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 35.6%, Survival Horror 17.8%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Walking Simulator 9.6%, First-Person 6.7%

  31. #31 Infliction
    78% matchVery Positive81% of 936 reviews2018
    Dev: Caustic Reality
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 25.5%, Horror 24.5%, Walking Simulator 20.1%, Dark 13.8%, First-Person 7.6%

  32. #32 Blasfemia
    75% matchVery Positive92% of 262 reviews2025
    Dev: Nakashima Studios
    Windows

    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 20.9%, Horror 19.1%, Dark 18.1%, Walking Simulator 18%, Psychological Horror 7.7%

  33. #33 REVEIL
    74% matchVery Positive87% of 895 reviews2024
    Dev: PixelsplitPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 21.4%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Horror 15.7%, Mystery 14.3%, Dark 13.9%

  34. #34 Lust for Darkness
    77% matchMixed68% of 4,821 reviews2018
    Dev: Movie Games LunariumPub: Movie Games S.A.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Nudity 10.4%, First-Person 7.6%

  35. #35 Reflection
    74% matchVery Positive84% of 230 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: Walking Simulator 23%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Horror 18.2%, Dark 15%, Mystery 13.1%

  36. #36 Homesick
    76% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,436 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: Walking Simulator 26.9%, Mystery 19.3%, Horror 18.7%, First-Person 11.2%, Psychological Horror 6.8%

  37. #37 Rise of Insanity
    75% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,266 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 20.2%, Walking Simulator 20.2%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Survival Horror 15.1%, Dark 12%

  38. #38 Metamorphosis
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 640 reviews2020
    Dev: Ovid WorksPub: Untold Tales
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    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 27.9%, Mystery 20.9%, Dark 20.8%, First-Person 11.4%, Adventure 5%

  39. #39 Layers of Fear (2016)
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 27,237 reviews2016
    Dev: Bloober Team SA
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 58.8%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Walking Simulator 10.9%, Dark 3.7%, First-Person 3.5%

  40. #40 Blair Witch
    73% matchMostly Positive79% of 7,865 reviews2019
    Dev: Bloober Team SAPub: Bloober Team NA
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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.

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  41. #41 9 Souls
    71% 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: Walking Simulator 25.5%, Psychological Horror 24.7%, Horror 19.4%, Dark 12.9%, First-Person 5.5%

  42. #42 EMOTIONLESS : The Last Ticket
    70% matchVery Positive82% of 136 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: Walking Simulator 20.6%, Psychological Horror 19.1%, Horror 17.7%, Dark 15.8%, Mystery 13.5%

  43. #43 The Cursed Forest
    72% matchVery Positive89% of 876 reviews2019
    Dev: KPy3OPub: Grable Team
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 34.5%, Mystery 17.2%, Dark 17.1%, Horror 14.6%, First-Person 7%

  44. #44 The Empty Eyes
    70% matchVery Positive80% of 51 reviews2026
    Dev: 99 Grados Games
    Windows

    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 18.9%, Horror 18.4%, Survival Horror 17.8%, Mystery 15.5%, Dark 10.8%

  45. #45 Pomberito
    68% matchVery Positive94% of 447 reviews2024
    Dev: Lara the Pitbull
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    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%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Horror 16.3%, Mystery 13.3%, Lore-Rich 12%

  46. #46 Obey the Voice™
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 475 reviews2026
    Dev: svklmrtPub: Patchwork Interactive
    Windows

    You are here to listen to The Voice, do what he says. But don't listen to other voices...

    Why similar: Horror 27.9%, Dark 21.4%, Walking Simulator 20.1%, Psychological Horror 8.9%, First-Person 8.9%

  47. #47 Left Alone
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 641 reviews2016
    Dev: SpeedTutor
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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  48. #48 The Land of Pain
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 737 reviews2017
    Dev: Alessandro Guzzo
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    The Land of Pain is a Lovecraftian horror adventure. After something strange appears in the woods, you'll have to learn how to survive as you fend off a dark and disturbing evil. Flee from an unrelenting enemy, solve puzzles, and unravel the ancient mystery that's befallen this land.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.7%, Survival Horror 15.6%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Horror 14.7%, Mystery 13.7%

  49. #49 Jorōgumo - じょろうぐも
    68% matchVery Positive87% of 53 reviews2024
    Dev: Nyxtales
    Windows

    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 25.3%, Psychological Horror 23.4%, Survival Horror 22.4%, Dark 13.2%, First-Person 5.2%

  50. #50 One Wish
    72% matchMixed58% of 196 reviews2018
    Dev: GDNomaD
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 25.2%, Psychological Horror 22.6%, Horror 20.8%, Narration 11.8%, First-Person 7.5%

  51. #51 Gray Dawn
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 1,173 reviews2018
    Dev: Interactive Stone
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Embark on a terrifying adventure of a priest accused of murdering an altar boy. Gray Dawn is a psychological thriller infused with religious elements and combines story-driven quests with an artistic experience.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.2%, Horror 19.5%, Walking Simulator 18.6%, Mystery 11.6%, First-Person 6.3%

  52. #52 Silver Chains
    70% matchMixed69% of 1,327 reviews2019
    Dev: Cracked Heads GamesPub: Headup
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 34.7%, Psychological Horror 26.5%, First-Person 7.6%, Walking Simulator 7.3%, Mystery 7.1%

  53. #53 Liminalcore
    66% matchVery Positive83% of 652 reviews2024
    Dev: Shadow Owl Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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 35.9%, Psychological Horror 28.7%, Mystery 18.7%, Dark 8.6%, Adventure 4.7%

  54. #54 Visage
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 10,620 reviews2020
    Dev: SadSquare Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 29.7%, Psychological Horror 25.2%, Survival Horror 15.6%, Dark 11.9%, Walking Simulator 8.1%

  55. #55 Charon's Staircase
    69% matchMixed63% of 72 reviews2022
    Dev: Indigo Studios - Interactive StoriesPub: SOEDESCO
    Windows

    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: Dark 22.7%, Psychological Horror 22.7%, Mystery 19.7%, Horror 17.4%, Adventure 5.9%

  56. #56 White Room Protocol
    66% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2025
    Dev: Lefto Studio
    Windows

    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 24.5%, Psychological Horror 21.7%, Horror 20.3%, Dark 15.6%, First-Person 7.2%

  57. #57 Necrophosis
    64% matchVery Positive90% of 752 reviews2025
    Dev: Dragonis AresPub: Dragonis Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Necrophosis is a first-person horror adventure, plunging you into a nightmarish realm teeming with grotesque forms and ominous visuals. Delve into eerie landscapes and uncover secrets in this atmospheric journey through the macabre.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.1%, Psychological Horror 19.1%, Mystery 16.5%, Horror 15.5%, Narration 11.9%

  58. #58 Whispering Lane: Horror
    67% matchMixed65% of 156 reviews2024
    Dev: Airem
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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: Walking Simulator 19.8%, Survival Horror 18.3%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Horror 16%, Soundtrack 11.7%

  59. #59 it's always monday
    69% 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 80.2%, Walking Simulator 4.8%, Psychological Horror 4.3%, Dark 3.3%, Mystery 3.1%

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