- #1 Visage
97% matchVery Positive84% of 10,777 reviews2020
Dev: SadSquare Studio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.5 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: Psychological Horror 35.1%, Dark 16.1%, Walking Simulator 12%, Horror 7%, Atmospheric 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for house-based psychological horror, featuring shifting environments and intense, personal dread.
- #2 Welcome to Kowloon
96% matchVery Positive82% of 1,903 reviews2023
Dev: a1esskaPub: N4bA
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
This is an indie horror from the first person, in which you find yourself in an area called Kowloon in search of cheap housing. The inhabitants of this place only at first glance seem to be ordinary people, but if we dig deeper, we will see their real faces.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Dark 11.3%, Thriller 11.2%, Atmospheric 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the claustrophobic, unsettling exploration of a confined space that feels increasingly alien.
- #3 MADiSON
96% matchVery Positive87% of 3,345 reviews2022
Dev: BLOODIOUS GAMES
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
MADiSON is a first person psychological horror game that delivers an immersive and terrifying experience. With the help of an instant camera, connect the human world with the beyond, take pictures and develop them by yourself. Solve puzzles, explore your surroundings and most importantly, survive.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.4%, Dark 20.8%, Puzzle 9.8%, Atmospheric 7.5%, First-Person 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at psychological horror through its use of puzzles and a constantly changing, claustrophobic environment.
- #4 Layers of Fear
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,655 reviews2023
Dev: Anshar StudiosPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.3 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 18.6%, Walking Simulator 13.3%, Dark 11.4%, Emotional 9.8%, Mystery 9%
Why You'll Like It: It pioneered the shifting-house mechanic where the architecture changes based on the player's perspective and psychological state.
- #5 Infliction
94% matchVery Positive81% of 951 reviews2018
Dev: Caustic Reality
Windows
Median: 3.7 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 24.3%, Walking Simulator 20.8%, Dark 12.5%, Story Rich 8.3%, Realistic 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply personal, house-based psychological horror experience that focuses on uncovering dark family secrets.
- #6 Martha Is Dead
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,823 reviews2022
Dev: LKAPub: Wired Productions
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set in 1944 Italy, Martha Is Dead is an award-winning dark psychological thriller where the lines between truth, superstition, and tragedy blur. Explore a haunting countryside, uncover disturbing memories, and peel back layers of mystery. Every choice shapes the nightmare…are you ready to face it?
Why similar: Psychological 16.9%, Cinematic 15.1%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Thriller 12.9%, Dark 9%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply cinematic and dark psychological narrative that explores trauma within a confined, atmospheric setting.
- #7 God's Basement
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,316 reviews2018
Dev: Erebus
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 17%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Psychological 12.7%, Dark 11.3%, Mystery 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the feeling of being trapped in a shifting, supernatural environment that tests your senses.
- #8 Chasing Static
92% matchVery Positive87% of 504 reviews2021
Dev: Headware Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 16.2%, Cinematic 14.1%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Dark 9.8%, Thriller 9%
Why You'll Like It: An excellent atmospheric, narrative-driven horror game that emphasizes exploration and psychological mystery.
- #9 Amnesia: The Bunker
91% matchVery Positive93% of 11,937 reviews2023
Dev: Frictional Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person horror game set in a WW1 bunker. A relentless, AI-driven monster stalks you. Survival depends on finding tools, crafting items, and keeping the lights on.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 33.7%, Exploration 14.7%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Story Rich 13%, First-Person 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the intense pressure of being trapped in a confined space with a persistent, terrifying threat.
- #10 The Beast Inside
91% matchVery Positive83% of 12,033 reviews2019
Dev: Illusion Ray
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
The Beast Inside is a unique, gripping twist on thriller and survival horror. Immerse in the story of long-buried secrets, personal tragedies, and madness. Play as two protagonists bounded by dark heritage. Combat the enemies, solve riddles and experience real terror in the 3D-scanned environment.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.1%, Walking Simulator 18.6%, Story Rich 11%, Horror 8.2%, First-Person 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It blends exploration and psychological tension with a shifting narrative that mirrors the feeling of being trapped in a hostile home.
- #11 Reflection
90% matchVery Positive85% of 252 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 19.1%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Dark 10.9%, Thriller 10.1%, Psychological 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Fits the walking simulator and psychological horror niche perfectly with its focus on realistic, unsettling environments.
- #12 Observer: System Redux
89% matchVery Positive85% of 2,948 reviews2020
Dev: Bloober TeamPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story 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: Walking Simulator 41.7%, Psychological Horror 27.8%, Story Rich 15.8%, First-Person 9.4%, Horror 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a heavy, oppressive atmosphere and psychological exploration within a decaying, confined apartment complex.
- #13 The 18th Attic - Paranormal Anomaly Hunting Game
87% matchVery Positive89% of 189 reviews2026
Dev: Steelkrill Studio
Windows
The 18th Attic is a psychological horror game where you play as a man trapped in the attic with your cat companion, armed only with a camera. Hunt down paranormal anomalies by taking their pictures and detecting their presence to unravel secrets of your past. Each photo unlocks a new memory.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.5%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Psychological 13.7%, Cinematic 13.3%, Dark 10%
Why You'll Like It: Fits the exploration and atmospheric horror criteria by focusing on investigating a confined, haunted space.
- #14 Implements of Hell
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 104 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 15.4%, Psychological 11.8%, Thriller 11.7%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Cinematic 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Strong atmospheric horror with a focus on psychological tension and environmental storytelling.
- #15 Unanswered
85% matchVery Positive96% of 67 reviews2026
Dev: WhiteRoot Studio
Windows
You wake up in a strange place, not knowing who you are, where you are, or how you got here. Trapped in an environment that twists to break your sanity, your only way out is to delve into the unknown and face the horrors of a past your mind is trying to hide.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.1%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Psychological 9.1%, Exploration 7.9%, Thriller 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on first-person exploration and psychological dread within a mysterious, isolated environment.
- #16 Omitted
88% matchMixed47% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: PsychoRavens
Windows
Omitted is a first-person psychological horror game. Experience being left alone in an old hospital, discover its secrets and try to survive.
Why similar: Psychological 16.2%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Thriller 13.9%, Dark 9.6%, Cinematic 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Psychological horror that relies on atmosphere and narrative discovery to build a sense of dread.
- #17 Silent Nights
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 215 reviews2023
Dev: JustTomcuk
Windows
Silent Nights - A short horror game with realistic graphics, touching storyline and scary moments.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.1%, Cinematic 13.9%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Thriller 11.6%, Psychological 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar blend of psychological horror and walking simulator mechanics in a dark, domestic setting.
- #18 SONG OF HORROR COMPLETE EDITION
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,049 reviews2019
Dev: Protocol GamesPub: 🚀 Raiser Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A 3rd person, fixed-camera survival horror adventure. Fear the Presence, a mysterious entity you cannot fight: stay alert, hide, breathe slowly... Explore cursed places where unseen spirits and lost souls linger in a true horror story for the ages.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.6%, Dark 22.4%, Cinematic 15.3%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Story Rich 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the dread of exploration and psychological vulnerability through a fixed-camera perspective.
- #19 Summer of '58
84% matchVery Positive89% of 4,892 reviews2021
Dev: EMIKA_GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.1%, Thriller 13.6%, Cinematic 12.6%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Psychological 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the isolation and dread of being trapped in a single location with a mounting sense of unease.
- #20 Fears to Fathom - Home Alone
83% matchVery Positive90% of 10,672 reviews2021
Dev: Rayll
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 14%
Fears to Fathom is an episodic psychological horror game where each episode unveils a short story narrated by the ones who survived.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.4%, Psychological 15.3%, Walking Simulator 11.4%, Cinematic 10.9%, First-Person 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the vulnerability and paranoia of being trapped in your own home while something is wrong outside.
- #21 Remorse: The List
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 311 reviews2022
Dev: Ashkandi
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Remorse: The List is a classic survival horror game where the player must figure out what is happening in the little hungarian town of Hidegpuszta, and your only clue is a list that doesn't make much sense. Exploring will be the key to unveiling its secrets and get out of there alive.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.2%, Dark 17.8%, Story Rich 11.1%, Puzzle 10.2%, Exploration 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Strong psychological horror elements with a focus on uncovering secrets in a confined, eerie area.
- #22 CALLUS
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 374 reviews2026
Dev: EMIKA_GAMES
Windows
Callus is a story about coldness, overprotection, and indifference. It can turn your soul inside out and crawl under your skin, leaving a lasting mark. Or it may simply pass you by. It all depends on where you choose to look… and what you are willing to see.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 25%, Cinematic 21%, Dark 11.8%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Thriller 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Cinematic and atmospheric horror that aligns with the visual style and psychological focus of Luto.
- #23 The Lightkeeper
81% matchVery Positive82% of 1,002 reviews2025
Dev: Darkphobia Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Alone on a remote island, you're tasked with keeping a lighthouse. But the horrific events that claimed the lives of previous keepers still whisper through the air. Each day, the line between reality and delusion fades and something in the dark is waiting for the last keeper
Why similar: Cinematic 14.7%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Thriller 11.6%, Dark 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Atmospheric, dark, and focuses on the isolation of a single location, creating a sense of inescapable dread.
- #24 Scream under the house
80% matchVery Positive82% of 74 reviews2026
Dev: 1ne2wozzzPub: Admia
Windows
A psychological first-person horror about a house that hides a disturbing truth beneath its walls. Explore, uncover fragments of the past, and decide whether to confront what lies below… or leave it buried forever.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 17%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Cinematic 12.6%, Dark 9.5%, Emotional 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Directly addresses the theme of being trapped in a domestic setting with a focus on first-person exploration.
- #25 Lair of Torment
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 198 reviews2023
Dev: Admia
Windows
This is an indie horror game with first-person puzzles. Terror and fear have enveloped the city. The maniac has returned. You sneak into his lair to try and stop him before he goes too far...
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.2%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Thriller 12.3%, Psychological 11.6%, Puzzle 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features the puzzle-solving and walking simulator elements found in Luto within a dark, supernatural setting.
- #26 ROUTINE
76% matchVery Positive92% of 7,448 reviews2025
Dev: Lunar SoftwarePub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
ROUTINE is a First Person Sci-Fi Horror set on an abandoned lunar base designed around an 80s vision of the future. Explore and investigate your surroundings as you survive against unknown threats.
Why similar: Cinematic 17.4%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Thriller 12.1%, Dark 11.2%
- #27 The Park®
82% matchMostly Positive70% of 3,181 reviews2015
Dev: Funcom
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set in a creepy amusement park hiding a dark and sinister secret, The Park is a first-person psychological horror experience focused on exploration and storytelling.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.2%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Psychological 11.4%, Thriller 8.5%, Mystery 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic walking simulator that leans heavily into psychological horror and narrative-driven tension.
- #28 Obey the Voice™
77% matchVery Positive88% of 623 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... Obey the Voice is a pressure-driven psychological horror experience built on constant threats and rule-based challenges, where survival depends on attention, timing, and decision-making under extreme stress.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.7%, Dark 13.7%, Cinematic 12.2%, Psychological 9%, Thriller 8%
- #29 Psalm 2
77% matchVery Positive88% of 416 reviews2026
Dev: NotexPub: N4bA
Windows
First-person psychological horror where the elevator is the only safe place. Each floor is a new reality. Each floor has a new inhabitant. Find it to continue your descent downward.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.5%, Walking Simulator 16%, Thriller 10.1%, Mystery 9.8%, Cinematic 9.1%
- #30 Home Sweet Home
79% matchVery Positive87% of 3,772 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: Psychological Horror 24.1%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Horror 9.4%, Dark 8.6%, Atmospheric 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Intense, claustrophobic horror set within a domestic space that relies on stealth and psychological terror.
- #31 [SUBJECT]
79% matchVery Positive88% of 92 reviews2023
Dev: RUDZKI
Windows
[SUBJECT] is a first-person psychological horror game. You wake up confused in a dark room, not knowing where you are. The last thing you remember is a robotic voice echoing through you ears. How you got here or why is unclear, but you do know one thing: You're being watched.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.6%, Thriller 14.5%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Psychological 12.3%, Dark 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Psychological horror that emphasizes a walking simulator experience in a confined, experimental setting.
- #32 SILENT BREATH
78% matchMixed68% of 1,204 reviews2024
Dev: EXODIAC STUDIOS
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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: Psychological Horror 20.1%, Thriller 20%, Dark 13.6%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Realistic 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Realistic, atmospheric horror that focuses on psychological tension and the fear of the unknown.
- #33 The Hotel
78% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2022
Dev: IL PALA
Windows · Mac
The Hotel is an "old style" survival horror game!! Fight zombies and solve puzzles to try to escape!!
Why similar: Adventure 63.9%, Indie 16%, Singleplayer 10.2%, Horror 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Similar focus on navigating a confined, unsettling environment where the surroundings feel hostile.
- #34 Dire Echo
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: TrueGames
Windows
Dire Echo is a psychological horror walking simulator that immerses players in the eerie and oppressive atmosphere of abandoned deep space.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.3%, Cinematic 16.5%, Psychological 9.9%, Dark 7.9%, Thriller 7.8%
- #35 The Stalked 2
74% matchVery Positive80% of 246 reviews2025
Dev: Korvinrular
Windows
"The Stalked 2" is a standalone horror sequel to "The Stalked", where you play as Rachel, an avid hiker. What begins as a relaxing hike to a cabin turns into a nightmare filled with eerie interactions and unsettling events. Will you survive?
Why similar: Thriller 15.7%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Dark 11.4%, Mystery 7.8%
- #36 Unseen
73% matchVery Positive81% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: Redsroll
Windows
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 18.1%, Walking Simulator 17.2%, Thriller 12%, Dark 8.5%, Psychological 6.8%
- #37 POOLS
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,364 reviews2024
Dev: Tensori
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Walking simulator. Explore, admire and listen. Uncanny. Relaxing. Unnerving. Eerie. Immersive. No monsters chasing you or jumping at your screen, but can feel oppressive at times by invoking fears of getting lost, the dark, tight spaces and liminal space architecture. Inspired by backrooms.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.7%, Psychological Horror 24.1%, Realistic 9.1%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Exploration 7.9%
- #38 CoRoT
74% matchMixed67% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Azteck Game Studios
Windows
CoRoT is a first-person psychological meta-horror game. Search for cassettes in a transforming house, unraveling its macabre past. A sinister atmosphere surrounds you as you try to understand what's happening and where you really are. Can you discover the truth hidden in its walls?
Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.7%, Walking Simulator 17.2%, Thriller 13.1%, Dark 9.6%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #39 Inside Depth 6
75% matchVery Positive85% of 250 reviews2021
Dev: Stanislaw TruchowskiPub: TurnVex
Windows
There are 6 depths to descend; the further you go, the more terror you will experience. Uncover mysteries, solve puzzles, and immerse yourself in a dark storyline that Inside Depth 6 has to offer. Journey through all 6 depths to uncover the secrets buried within.
Why similar: Thriller 19.8%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Dark 14.5%, Walking Simulator 9.9%, Puzzle 6.4%
- #40 Butcherman
71% matchVery Positive95% of 131 reviews2026
Dev: Mounpeak Games
Windows
Experience the psychological horror of being kidnapped by a serial killer. Driven to escape, explore everything around you, use your wits, uncover secrets, and face the unimaginable dread of being in the victim’s place. Inspired by a true story.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 13.2%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Psychological 10.9%, Cinematic 10.9%, Thriller 10.6%
- #41 Don't Play This
70% matchVery Positive84% of 787 reviews2026
Dev: AdmiaPub: Notex
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 1.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Five scary stories, but they all have the same ending. Can you play it? A psychological horror game from the first person, which few will pass.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.2%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Thriller 11.8%, Mystery 9.7%, Dark 8.3%
- #42 White Room Protocol
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 55 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 21.3%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Thriller 15.8%, Dark 12%, Realistic 7%
- #43 Dead Take
70% matchVery Positive88% of 814 reviews2025
Dev: Surgent StudiosPub: Pocketpair Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Find your missing friend. Uncover the secrets within. Brave a luxurious and haunting mansion in Dead Take, a first-person psychological horror crafted by Surgent Studios.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.3%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Psychological 10.3%, Story Rich 8.8%, Thriller 8%
- #44 Left Alone
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 645 reviews2016
Dev: SpeedTutor
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 20.3%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Psychological 13%, Dark 7.8%, Mystery 7.5%
- #45 The Wellmonts Case
69% matchVery Positive95% of 217 reviews2026
Dev: Zakym s. r. o.
Windows
The Wellmonts Case is a first-person psychological horror game set in 1993, Northern Maine. As a private detective, you explore the abandoned Wellmont farm, search for clues, photograph unsettling evidence, and uncover the truth behind a family's unexplained disappearance.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.5%, Thriller 13.7%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Cinematic 10.1%, Dark 9.5%
- #46 Exit Together
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Çınar's Art
Windows
ANOMALY LOOP ADVENTURE Play solo or with up to 6 players. Spot anomalies, solve puzzles, and escape the loop. Will you reach Room 9 or stay trapped forever?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.9%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Cinematic 12.5%, Psychological 9.7%, Thriller 8.3%
- #47 Left Behind
73% matchMixed63% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: SolitaryStudios
Windows
LEFT BEHIND is a hyper-realistic psychological horror game where you take on the role of a real estate agent with a client looking to sell you a property. Instead of a straightforward and quick interaction with the client, you find yourself thrust into a deeply unsettling and frightening situation.
Why similar: Cinematic 21.4%, Dark 10.6%, Psychological Horror 8.9%, Emotional 8.9%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #48 The Hotel
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 92 reviews2022
Dev: Constant ArtPub: Constant_Art
Windows
The Hotel is a psychological horror thriller in which the player will have to face the evil living within the walls of a lonely hotel. But more importantly, the player will have to decide what this evil is to him. Maybe the nature of this evil is deeper than it seems at first glance.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.1%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Dark 10.7%, Psychological 8.8%, Mystery 7.8%
- #49 EMOTIONLESS : The Last Ticket
70% matchVery Positive83% of 137 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 19.4%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Dark 13.1%, Psychological 8.9%, Mystery 8.7%
- #50 Thin Threads
71% matchMixed63% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: SolitaryStudios
Windows
Thin Threads is a first-person psychological horror game about a family's desperate struggle to survive poverty. Step into the shoes of each family member, witnessing their story unfold from different perspectives, immersing you in a truly haunting and disturbing experience.
Why similar: Cinematic 16.4%, Walking Simulator 14.5%, Psychological 13.9%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Thriller 7.9%
- #51 The Green Light
69% matchVery Positive81% of 106 reviews2026
Dev: waleedzo
Windows
A first person horror game. Fred is stuck in a dead-end job, haunted by hallucinations. A voice on the radio speaks of a green light. It promises peace and freedom. A tale of self-discovery where Fred is willing to find freedom, even at the cost of his life.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 12.5%, Psychological Horror 12%, Psychological 11.8%, Cinematic 11.4%, Thriller 9.2%
- #52 Blasfemia
68% matchVery Positive91% of 275 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: Walking Simulator 24.3%, Dark 21.6%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Puzzle 8.8%, Exploration 7.3%
- #53 Don't Be Afraid 2
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 262 reviews2024
Dev: Eneida Games
Windows
Descend deep into the nightmare that seamlessly blends with reality in this uncanny horror escape room game. Can you find your way out of the horrid mansion or will you succumb to your fears? Can you face and overcome your past, or will it break you?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.4%, Psychological Horror 14%, Dark 10.8%, Emotional 8.7%, Mystery 8.6%
- #54 SHE WAS 98
66% matchVery Positive85% of 441 reviews2026
Dev: N4bAPub: Notex
Windows
“SHE WAS 98” - you play as a grandson who returns to his elderly grandmother's home to care for her.....
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.1%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Dark 11.8%, Thriller 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.3%
- #55 The Last Visit: 98th
67% matchVery Positive80% of 198 reviews2025
Dev: Union State GamesPub: Union State Games
Windows
"The Last Visit: 98th" is a psychological indie horror from the first person, in the genre of a walking simulator, in the setting of the post-Soviet winter space. The main focus is on the atmosphere of horror, which is emphasized by realistic 3D graphics.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Dark 11.5%, Thriller 10.9%, Atmospheric 6.5%
- #56 The Stalked
67% matchVery Positive92% of 401 reviews2024
Dev: Korvinrular
Windows
Escaped from Liam's obsession, Kate seeks refuge in her grandpa's mansion. Strange occurrences raise questions about Liam's presence or another figure. Unraveling mysterious letters, Kate embarks on a journey, seeking peace.
Why similar: Thriller 14.2%, Walking Simulator 13%, Psychological 11.2%, Dark 10.4%, Psychological Horror 9.2%
- #57 Everloop
68% matchVery Positive94% of 94 reviews2024
Dev: Infinity Green Game Studio
Windows
You are trapped in an endless hallway. Observe your surroundings carefully to reach your destiny.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20%, Psychological 16.4%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Mystery 9.4%, Puzzle 6.8%
- #58 Who's at the door?
64% matchVery Positive90% of 1,596 reviews2025
Dev: SKONEC Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
You are trapped in a small house, suffering from psychosis with no memory. Carefully observe your surroundings to distinguish reality from hallucinations, and overcome your illness by taking medication from visitors at the right time.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.3%, Thriller 13.1%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Mystery 10%, Realistic 8.1%
- #59 Ontotis
68% matchVery Positive83% of 117 reviews2023
Dev: Xenoplasis Games
Windows
Ontotis is a psychological horror game crafted by a solo developer focusing on atmosphere, mystery and an engaging story. Uncover scattered clues to unveil the chilling fate of the house's residents, while encountering a mysterious humanlike figure seemingly connected to them in their haunting tale.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.6%, Psychological 13.9%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Thriller 11.8%, Mystery 10.3%
- #60 Psalm 5:9-13
66% matchVery Positive84% of 1,919 reviews2024
Dev: N4bA
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 20%
"Psalm 5:9-13" is a first-person psychological horror game with VHS effect. Be careful and attentive, there is something hiding in these rooms, something is watching from the darkness.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.4%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Thriller 13.2%, Dark 9.6%, Mystery 8.8%