Games Like Light the Candles in Hell

How does Sisyphus feel as he climbs to the top of the mountain? Tired from the weight of the stone, the scorching sun, and the steep climbs, he nevertheless continues on his way up. What awaits him there?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23%, Psychedelic 18.5%, Abstract 14.4%, Cinematic 11.9%, First-Person 9.9%

"Hemera" is a little narrative game blending exploration, symbolic combat, and impactful choices. Immersed in a mysterious forest, you will discover a world where reality and mystery intertwine.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 29%, Psychedelic 21.1%, Abstract 16%, First-Person 11.8%, Supernatural 8.8%

Endless subway rides, void probes, cosmic gardens and the fate of a planet, fiction.colors is a series of short atmospheric experiences to explore at leisure.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 26.9%, Psychedelic 24.5%, Abstract 20.1%, Adventure 11.3%, First-Person 10.3%

Summer Nightmare is a game that shows the life of one of the people, a man who did not love his mother.He was born into a fatherless family, grew up on the streets, and was addicted to gambling.When he found his love, he did not move out from his mother, but brought his beloved to his parents' house

Why similar: Psychedelic 42.4%, Adventure 27.7%, First-Person 17.7%, 3D 11.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Folk Horror Adventure gameGame ConseptThree ritualsNew original languageMysterious Knights

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 36.3%, Psychedelic 22.3%, Abstract 16.6%, Adventure 12.2%, Cinematic 11.9%

A virtual reality experience where you explore mysterious landscapes and meet the entities inhabiting it.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.5%, Psychedelic 22.6%, Abstract 17.9%, Cinematic 15.5%, First-Person 10.4%

Have you set your alarm for 07:00 yet? He was waiting for you too.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.8%, Psychedelic 23.3%, Abstract 18.1%, Adventure 17.9%, First-Person 9.5%

Liminal Death is a first person psychological horror game with liminal space environments where you will expirience what will happened when someone mind after it falls into comma and have to fight to get back to the body.

Why similar: Psychedelic 30.4%, Cinematic 22.4%, Supernatural 14%, First-Person 12.6%, Adventure 11.7%

The goal of the game is to find your favourite room in the catacombs.

Why similar: Psychedelic 48.7%, Abstract 26.7%, Adventure 11.4%, First-Person 7.5%, 3D 5%

'Noosphere' is a first person psychological horror puzzle game about 'Personalities'. Vincent survived a car accident but only to find out that another entity is living within him.

Why similar: Psychedelic 34.9%, Cinematic 19.8%, Abstract 17.4%, First-Person 11.5%, Adventure 9.6%

The sequel to the psychological horror Nomad Nightmare. The protagonist tries to return to a normal life, but the past finds him again. Explore a mysterious house where fear and madness lurk around every corner.

Why similar: Psychedelic 33.4%, Adventure 24.3%, Supernatural 16.2%, First-Person 15.3%, 3D 10%

Heavy Distance is the ground breaking interactive single from Lisle Engle.

Why similar: Psychedelic 46.9%, Abstract 26.3%, Adventure 11.6%, Family Friendly 7.6%, First-Person 6.6%

Maneuver your way through strange worlds and get to experience soundscapes that transport your mind to new dimensions. Prepare to explore 7 abstract environments, while 7 instrumental sound-tracks inspired by Trance, Techno, Hardcore and other dance related music guide you through your journey.

Why similar: Psychedelic 42.2%, Abstract 25.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.8%, First-Person 11.2%, 3D 5.6%

Kamgrad, 1986. A mysterious explosion left a city frozen in death. Years later, a journalist enters the ruins to uncover the truth — and may never return.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 53.4%, First-Person 23.2%, Adventure 21.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%

A surreal interactive experience exploring dementia through FMV storytelling. Navigate a fading mind, make choices that shape reality, and uncover multiple endings in this emotional and psychological descent into memory loss.

Why similar: Psychedelic 26%, Choose Your Own Adventure 25.5%, Abstract 19.8%, Cinematic 18.4%, Adventure 10.3%

Thirty minutes to New Year. You’re a train passenger. Something awful is unfolding- stop the train and survive. Look through the camera- it reveals the truth.

Why similar: Psychedelic 48.1%, First-Person 20.2%, Cinematic 19.3%, 3D 7.2%, Adventure 4%

LoveSim is an immersive MMO relationship simulator where you build meaningful connections with real players. Explore a vast world, attend events, and engage in dynamic interactions. With advanced AI, emotional intelligence, and personalized spaces, LoveSim creates unforgettable, real-life bonds.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 32.7%, Abstract 24.3%, Cinematic 16.8%, Adventure 14.4%, First-Person 11.5%

Shifted is a psychological thriller game where you must search the room for anomalies, but also try to escape from the lab you've been imprisoned.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 24.9%, Psychedelic 24.9%, Abstract 17.8%, Cinematic 16.7%, First-Person 9.6%

“What if every door you opened was a window into your own mind?” Welcome to The Door, a captivating narrative game where exploration and reflection are at the heart of the experience.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 47.4%, Adventure 30.1%, First-Person 21.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Explore strange and abstract worlds filled with equally unusual but deadly beings of many types. Enigmatic Worlds is an FPS inspired by obscure retro-styled FPS games and Amiga games.

Why similar: Psychedelic 46.3%, Abstract 19.8%, First-Person 13.1%, Adventure 13%, 3D 5.7%

TMOY is a series of interactive art installations hidden inside a first person adventure game. Explore the “museum” and the surreal void space it resides in, make choices, discover new worlds, play (or suffer through) a variety of strange minigames - it’s up to you. It is your museum, after all.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 28.2%, Abstract 23.8%, Psychedelic 22.1%, Cinematic 15.3%, Adventure 9.7%

Maneater and the Golden Teacher is a dark and emotional 2D point and click visual novel set in the aftermath of nuclear Armageddon. A post-apocalyptic recon unit recruit makes his first voyage to the surface world and questions the reality of his lifestyle and the underground society he grew up in.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 32.9%, Psychedelic 29.3%, Cinematic 15%, First-Person 13.4%, Adventure 8.5%

Inner Seasons is a first person platformer with speed slide gameplay. Dash, jump, crouch and dodge walls flying at you with precise timing to progress. Slide through the seasons of life playing as River and learn from your mentor, Farley.

Why similar: Abstract 28.4%, Adventure 26.3%, Cinematic 22.1%, First-Person 11.9%, 3D 10.4%

It is the sequel to the game Play with Me: Escape room. Use again the available objects in your room, outwit tricky illusions and optical puzzles and above all, answer the question – will you Play with Me TOO?

Why similar: Psychedelic 23.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.4%, Abstract 17.9%, Cinematic 16.8%, Adventure 9.3%

Aliya’s Ascent is a story about a girl who mysteriously found herself in the middle of a boat towards an unknown land. Embark on a journey in the world of the first Legions and meet familiar faces as you unravel the tales that made the fabric of Bridgeworld. Every choice you make matters!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 42.7%, Cinematic 29.1%, Adventure 26.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%

A stylish single player story-based game, where you win a free weekend at the "Lotus", a luxurious spa resort. But soon, things take a strange and sinister turn.

Why similar: Psychedelic 32.8%, Abstract 16.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.8%, First-Person 14.2%, Cinematic 13%

Embark on a thrilling journey across Russia! From a cozy apartment to the airport, fly to a new city, and ride a train to Vladivostok. Explore, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets along the way!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 39.3%, Adventure 23.6%, First-Person 13.1%, Family Friendly 9.5%, 3D 9.3%

Colourful survival horror first-person shooter with manual weapon reloading and a mystery environment. Discover every secrets in an open world full of diverse enemies and hidden locations.

Why similar: Psychedelic 33.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20%, Abstract 16.3%, First-Person 11.9%, Adventure 11.1%

Parallelia is a first person puzzle game with non-euclidean geometry which tries to offer a less ordinary experience. Take a short walk through this world upside down, made in a minimalist style. Pay attention to details and try to find the right path.

Why similar: Psychedelic 26%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.6%, Abstract 21.4%, First-Person 13.3%, Adventure 11.1%

ColdSide: Retro Edition is a reimagined version of the 2020 indie horror game, recreated in the style of classic retro titles. You once again find yourself in an abandoned bunker where research on anomalous phenomena is underway

Why similar: Psychedelic 32.1%, Cinematic 25.2%, Adventure 20.4%, First-Person 12.9%, 3D 9.4%

In Escape From Hell, navigate through a series of eerie rooms, each unveiling pieces of a tormented soul's past. Solve intricate puzzles to uncover hidden sins and decide their fate. Beware, not all spirits welcome judgment. Can you piece together the truth and escape?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 45.6%, Adventure 28.4%, First-Person 14.6%, 3D 10.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Hang out with your friends and party in this sci-fi music experience! Visit the unique clubs defining Starcade Arcade and enjoy the casual multiplayer party games in each room.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 30%, Psychedelic 26.2%, Abstract 22.9%, Cinematic 20.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%

VEIL is a first-person psychological horror game set on a remote island, where a peaceful weekend trip slowly turns into fear. Explore unsettling places, uncover hidden truths, and survive a nightmare that grows from obsession, dread, and the unknown.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 34.1%, Cinematic 18.7%, Adventure 17.2%, First-Person 11.8%, Supernatural 10.6%

The Ocean Will Have Us All is a first person exploration game.Experience a day in the subatomic life of Moira Leech. Get up, go to work, go home, go back to sleep. Or. Go off the the beaten track! Take charge! Stick your finger in an electrical socket!

Why similar: Psychedelic 26%, Choose Your Own Adventure 25.7%, Abstract 20%, Adventure 10.9%, First-Person 10.7%

A small horror story in the style of old video films, telling about the terrible events that the main character of the game faced, who got a part-time job in a diner.

Why similar: Psychedelic 32.7%, Cinematic 22.5%, First-Person 12.8%, Adventure 12.3%, Supernatural 11.6%

The Sunday is a short walkthrough horror game where the idea of being alone will hunt you, until the drakness settles in your brain. The line between reality and nightmare is razor thin.

Why similar: Psychedelic 53.1%, First-Person 17.6%, Adventure 16.8%, 3D 11.5%, Singleplayer 1%

Welcome to Frutiger Aero, a cozy 2-player puzzle adventure set in the nostalgic future we were promised but never got. Explore dreamy zones of bubbly glass, glowing gradients, and soft retro UI. Solve puzzles, unlock cosmetics, and vibe solo or with a friend in a world made to ease your mind.

Why similar: Abstract 25.3%, Cinematic 23.6%, Adventure 12.9%, First-Person 12.7%, Family Friendly 9.4%

A story-driven indie adventure game. Lead an army of cute blobs into a war they don’t know why they’re fighting. Can you give them PURPOSE? Also what is mi?!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 36%, Abstract 25.1%, Cinematic 22.6%, Adventure 15.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Have you ever wondered what the King's life is like? King's Helper is an extraordinary FPP game in which you have a chance to become his right hand. Travel back to the Middle Ages and assume the role of the King's helper.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 50.7%, Adventure 19.9%, First-Person 15.4%, 3D 12.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%

BlueSuburbia is a haunted world where you explore poems through immersive environments. Seek out dark secrets, confront your demons, and delve deeper into a dream that dances between beautiful and terrible. Explore forgotten dreamscapes and open worlds on your quest to find hope.

Why similar: Psychedelic 26.6%, Abstract 22.2%, Cinematic 20.6%, First-Person 11.7%, Adventure 11.3%

A workplace thriller inspired by Severance (Apple TV) where your job is finding matching values in a pile of matrices to brain map a creature's mind while the creature keeps attacking employees' minds to scare them and stop the process, making it harder to understand what is real and what is not.

Why similar: Abstract 22.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.9%, First-Person 13.4%, Cinematic 13.4%, Adventure 11.9%

An atmospheric first-person VR platformer about precision and challenge: carry a heavy stone through ruins, collapsing platforms, and flying obstacles. Single-player.

Why similar: Psychedelic 30.2%, Abstract 24.5%, Adventure 21.7%, First-Person 12.2%, Cinematic 10.8%

Mystery House is a chilling 3D horror-adventure. Explore a decaying mansion, solve cryptic puzzles, and uncover a deadly secret. Switch between first- and third-person as you navigate a haunting world where every choice could be your last.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 33.8%, Cinematic 22%, Adventure 14.1%, First-Person 12.2%, Supernatural 9.9%

Something goes wrong during your subway journey home, leaving you in quiet darkness. Can you find your way back to reality? And are you sure you're alone? An atmospheric horror game, that will get you consumed…

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 31.4%, Psychedelic 21.4%, Cinematic 17.2%, First-Person 11.4%, Adventure 11.1%

Ready for a wild trip of psychedelic sights and sounds? 0°N 0°W is a chill, first-person walking sim for everyone, where each run is a fresh adventure!

Why similar: Psychedelic 35.8%, Abstract 16.8%, Cinematic 12.4%, First-Person 11.8%, Open World 10.9%

A First-person horror game with multiple endings. Endings and Events might change Every time you Replay it.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 52.6%, First-Person 19.7%, Adventure 14.8%, Supernatural 12.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Geodyssey is a mind-bending first-person adventure game that challenges your perception. Explore spaces that defy logic, Solve perplexing puzzles, and Experience a reality that cannot exist. Immerse in a surreal Non-Euclidean world.

Why similar: Psychedelic 30.5%, Cinematic 20.8%, First-Person 16.3%, Abstract 16.1%, Adventure 12.1%

The Radio Station | 深夜放送 is a Japanese psychological horror game.

Why similar: Psychedelic 30.2%, Abstract 21.2%, Cinematic 20%, First-Person 11.6%, Adventure 9.9%

You are a flower in the office and there are mini games hidden in the office.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 55.6%, Adventure 17.1%, Open World 13.9%, 3D 12.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

A former children's TV show, “Boo Boo Families.” Its characters have begun appearing from “the other side of the screen.” You must endure their visits for five days.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 51.3%, Adventure 34.4%, 3D 12.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%

《The Demon's Room》is a horror suspense interactive video game. Players need to establish a good feeling with the characters, and the plot triggers and selects to influence the story. The game contains many ways of playing. With the deepening of the plot, players can unlock 11 story endings.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 32.6%, Cinematic 24%, Adventure 15.9%, Supernatural 13.9%, First-Person 13.2%

This game is a multi-ending horror game set in Japan. The story branches based on the player's choices, leading to different endings.

Why similar: Psychedelic 45.2%, Adventure 26.8%, Cinematic 26.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%

In Night Trail, you play as Adrian Holt, a 30-year-old man drowning in debt, who takes a job as a security guard at the abandoned Night Trail motel.

Why similar: Adventure 32.2%, Supernatural 24.6%, First-Person 21.1%, 3D 19.4%, Singleplayer 2.7%

THE WORLD IS ENDING AND THE GODS ARE SQUABBLING! Suck up and launch dialogue in a world of puzzles, puppets, and weird gods… or THE RIFT WILL CONSUME US ALL!

Why similar: Psychedelic 44.3%, Abstract 20.3%, First-Person 14.5%, Adventure 14.4%, 3D 6.4%

This short psychedelic visual novel takes place in a strange world inhabited by harrowing creatures shunned by the light. You’ll meet someone who has made this world their own, and in doing so, learn the reason why you shouldn't be there.

Why similar: Psychedelic 34.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 25%, Abstract 19%, Adventure 10.7%, First-Person 10.2%

This software is not a game. A cross between a walking sim and a tarot card reading, TSOTG asks you to find 12 evocative dioramas and answer a single question : What do you see? Answer instinctively and receive one of five different endings and a final reading meant to stimulate self-reflection.

Why similar: Psychedelic 43.9%, Adventure 25.4%, First-Person 18.5%, 3D 11.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Lucid Dreams: Polyventure is a low poly indie game based on lucid dreaming and liminal spaces to concern about endangered species and other problems from the future society. The game mainly consists in exploring the dreamy surroundings of these psychedelic and minimalistic worlds.

Why similar: Psychedelic 33.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.8%, Abstract 22.6%, First-Person 11.6%, Adventure 9.7%

ShapeCycle is a peaceful open-world adventure built on recycling. Collect resources, solve shape-based puzzles, and restore balance to the world. Every copy also includes ShapeRecipe, a free expansion that lets you craft 3D shapes from 2D forms, blending creativity with critical thinking.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 36.7%, Psychedelic 34%, Adventure 21.6%, Open World 7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Backrooms Game Creator lets you build and explore your own liminal horror worlds. Design levels, customize enemies, lighting, and items, and create unique experiences—from quiet, eerie spaces to intense survival scenarios.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 42.5%, Adventure 24.9%, First-Person 13.6%, Supernatural 10.4%, 3D 8.6%

Underponder is a first-person puzzle/platformer PC-game with a weird and haunting atmosphere, invoking feelings of being lost and alone while wandering in a strange “mindspace” only known as The Underponder.

Why similar: Psychedelic 44.3%, Adventure 35.6%, First-Person 18.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%