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Games Like MADiSON

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Psychological Horror.

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 87% — of 3,277 reviews
Released: 2022-07-07
Developer: BLOODIOUS GAMES
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 6.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 7.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 89%

Overview

MADiSON is a masterclass in psychological horror, defined by its claustrophobic atmosphere, intricate puzzle-solving, and the unique use of an instant camera to bridge the gap between the living and the dead. These recommendations focus on titles that prioritize immersive first-person exploration, supernatural mystery, and mechanics that force players to interact with their environment to survive.

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  1. #1 Visage
    97% 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 30.7%, Psychological Horror 25.6%, Survival Horror 14.6%, Dark 10%, First-Person 5.5%

    Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive psychological horror experience that captures the same oppressive, P.T.-inspired atmosphere found in MADiSON.

  2. #2 Infliction
    96% 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 21.6%, Horror 21.2%, Gore 10.5%, Violent 9.8%, Dark 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This title delivers a haunting domestic horror experience centered on uncovering the tragic history of a family through exploration.

  3. #3 Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel
    96% matchVery Positive84% of 2,268 reviews2022
    Dev: Pulsatrix StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Explore a decadent hotel across different timelines and uncover the dark history of a fanatical cult and your role in their plans.

    Why similar: Survival Horror 24.3%, Horror 16.4%, Violent 14.5%, Puzzle 9.3%, First-Person 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This game features a camera-based mechanic used to reveal hidden objects and solve puzzles, mirroring the core gameplay of MADiSON.

  4. #4 Martha Is Dead
    95% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,639 reviews2022
    Dev: LKAPub: Wired Productions
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 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 Horror 29.9%, Horror 23.9%, Dark 16%, Atmospheric 7.6%, First-Person 7.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A deeply psychological horror game that places a heavy emphasis on photography and the development of film to uncover dark family secrets.

  5. #5 Amnesia: The Bunker
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 11,497 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: Survival Horror 18.4%, Horror 17.7%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Survival 10.3%, Stealth 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This game offers high-tension survival horror where puzzle-solving and resource management are essential to surviving a persistent threat.

  6. #6 SONG OF HORROR COMPLETE EDITION
    94% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,017 reviews2019
    Dev: Protocol GamesPub: 🚀 Raiser Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 22.4 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: Survival Horror 22.3%, Psychological Horror 21.1%, Horror 18.8%, Dark 15.4%, Atmospheric 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It captures the feeling of dread and the necessity of careful investigation to survive against an unrelenting supernatural entity.

  7. #7 The Beast Inside
    93% matchVery Positive83% of 11,932 reviews2019
    Dev: Illusion Ray
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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: Horror 30.2%, Survival Horror 15.3%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, First-Person 7.2%, Survival 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A first-person psychological thriller that balances narrative-driven exploration with complex environmental puzzles.

  8. #8 The Mortuary Assistant
    92% matchVery Positive92% of 8,435 reviews2022
    Dev: DarkStone DigitalPub: DreadXP
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Alone with the dead... Embalm corpses, banish demons, save your soul.

    Why similar: Horror 46%, Demons 15.2%, Dark 11.5%, First-Person 8.3%, Atmospheric 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It combines first-person investigative gameplay with intense, puzzle-heavy supernatural horror that keeps the player constantly on edge.

  9. #9 Blair Witch
    91% 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.

    Why similar: Horror 24.1%, Psychological Horror 23.1%, Dark 9.2%, Survival Horror 9%, Violent 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It utilizes first-person exploration and a camera-based mechanic to navigate a disorienting forest, echoing the investigative feel of MADiSON.

  10. #10 Home Sweet Home
    91% 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 35.4%, Survival Horror 15.9%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Gore 6.9%, First-Person 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It features intense stealth and puzzle-solving mechanics set within a terrifying, atmospheric environment inspired by folklore.

  11. #11 Outlast
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 133,959 reviews2013
    Dev: Red Barrels
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Hell is an experiment you can't survive in Outlast, a first-person survival horror game developed by veterans of some of the biggest game franchises in history. As investigative journalist Miles Upshur, explore Mount Massive Asylum and try to survive long enough to discover its terrible secret... if you dare.

    Why similar: Horror 33.8%, Survival Horror 14.5%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, First-Person 7%, Gore 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: The quintessential first-person horror game that relies on a camera to navigate darkness and survive against terrifying foes.

  12. #12 Observer: System Redux
    89% matchVery Positive85% of 2,866 reviews2020
    Dev: Bloober TeamPub: Bloober Team SA
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.3 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: Horror 31.7%, Psychological Horror 27.9%, Stealth 14.8%, First-Person 13.9%, Story Rich 6%

    Why You'll Like It: A deeply psychological experience that focuses on investigating memories and environments to piece together a dark, complex narrative.

  13. #13 Tormented Souls
    88% matchVery Positive90% of 7,787 reviews2021
    Dev: Dual EffectPub: PQube
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Classic survival horror is back! Inspired by the original Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark series, Tormented Souls modernises with a fresh twist on the fixed perspective adventure - as Caroline Walker investigates the mysterious disappearance of twin girls in a terrifying mansion-turned-hospital.

    Why similar: Survival Horror 20.6%, Psychological Horror 17.7%, Horror 17%, Dark 9.8%, Puzzle 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This game blends classic survival horror puzzle-solving with a modern, dark aesthetic that feels both nostalgic and fresh.

  14. #14 Maid of Sker
    89% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,386 reviews2020
    Dev: Wales Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Maid of Sker is a first-person survival horror, set in a remote hotel with a gory and macabre history from Welsh folklore. Brave the nightmares of the Quiet Ones. Do not panic…don’t even breathe!

    Why similar: Horror 19.2%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Survival Horror 12.6%, Violent 10.2%, Gore 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A stealth-focused horror game that emphasizes sound and atmosphere to create a tense, puzzle-filled experience.

  15. #15 Ad Infinitum
    87% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,409 reviews2023
    Dev: HekatePub: Nacon
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    When reality is a nightmare, nightmares become real. In this psychological horror game, you fight the terrifying creatures invading your mind. Can you save your sanity?

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.3%, Horror 16.1%, Survival Horror 14%, Dark 10%, Survival 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game set against the backdrop of war that uses surreal puzzles to represent the protagonist's trauma.

  16. #16 Amnesia: The Dark Descent
    86% 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 31.7%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Survival Horror 13.5%, Gore 7.6%, Dark 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: The foundational title for modern atmospheric first-person horror that prioritizes vulnerability and puzzle-solving over combat.

  17. #17 Among Ashes
    84% matchVery Positive95% of 410 reviews2024
    Dev: Rat Cliff Games
    Windows

    Among Ashes is a terrifying first-person survival horror game. Your friend has sent you a link to a game that someone posted online, but as you play you quickly realise that something is terribly wrong. Whatever you do… K̴͉͚̗̅̃̄E̷͓̤̺̊͠E̴̤̰̿̽P̴̠̳̀́ ̴̨̮̭̕̚P̷̠͇̳͐̓̀L̶̹̔Ả̷̧Y̵̘̺͆̓Ï̸̻̏͂N̷͙̯͊G̵͖̹̠̽̿

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.8%, Horror 16.6%, Survival Horror 16.6%, Dark 12.1%, First-Person 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A meta-horror experience that plays with the concept of playing a game within a game, creating a unique layer of psychological tension.

  18. #18 The Medium
    85% 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 26.4%, Psychological Horror 23.4%, Dark 13.2%, Adventure 7.7%, Atmospheric 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Its dual-reality puzzle mechanics provide a unique way to explore supernatural environments, similar to the spirit-world interactions in MADiSON.

  19. #19 Remothered: Tormented Fathers
    86% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,314 reviews2018
    Dev: Stormind Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame

    Why similar: Horror 22%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Survival Horror 17.8%, Violent 11.6%, Gore 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An intense stalker-style horror game that requires careful investigation and puzzle-solving to escape a dangerous environment.

  20. #20 Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 115,718 reviews2017
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective.

    Why similar: Horror 24%, Survival Horror 20%, Psychological Horror 13%, First-Person 7.9%, Gore 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It sets the benchmark for first-person survival horror in a confined, decaying space filled with puzzles and psychological tension.

  21. #21 Silver Chains
    84% 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 33.1%, Psychological Horror 24.9%, First-Person 6.9%, Survival 6.2%, Gore 5.7%

    Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy horror game set in a decaying mansion that relies on solving mysteries to progress.

  22. #22 SOMA
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 50,500 reviews2015
    Dev: Frictional Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

    Why similar: Horror 17.9%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Survival Horror 14.8%, Dark 11.5%, Gore 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: While more sci-fi oriented, it excels at psychological dread and environmental storytelling that leaves a lasting impact.

  23. #23 The Dark Occult
    83% matchMixed69% of 1,264 reviews2018
    Dev: RYM GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    The Dark Occult is a psychological driven horror game that puts players in a constant state of anxiety that crescendos into raw panic and terror. You will encounter grotesque creatures, who will take your life at any moment.Your only goal -- survive.

    Why similar: Horror 33.2%, Psychological Horror 21.1%, Violent 14.5%, Gore 12.4%, First-Person 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric horror game that focuses on exploration and surviving supernatural entities in a confined, eerie setting.

  24. #24 Mirror Forge
    81% 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 20%, Survival Horror 16.9%, Horror 16.9%, Dark 12.1%, Survival 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that features shifting dimensions and puzzle elements to create a disorienting experience.

  25. #25 Insomnis
    81% matchVery Positive91% of 272 reviews2022
    Dev: Path Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Insomnis is a first-person horror game focused on story, exploration and solving puzzles to advance through a terrifying atmosphere. Players take control of Joe Castevet, who will have to deal with a mysterious inheritance he has just received. Discover all the secrets of the Castevet mansion!

    Why similar: Horror 18.3%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Survival Horror 14.6%, Demons 10.3%, Gore 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-focused horror game set in a mansion filled with dark secrets and atmospheric tension.

  26. #26 Don't Be Afraid
    80% matchVery Positive83% of 944 reviews2020
    Dev: Limo GamesPub: Eneida Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Don't Be Afraid is an adventure horror game, that allows you to personate a boy, kidnapped by a psychopath. You have to survive, escape and find out how you were kidnapped. Exploring the gigantic, mysterious house of your torturer, you will soon reveal many secrets, hidden inside it’s walls…

    Why similar: Horror 16.2%, Survival Horror 15.5%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Survival 9.7%, Violent 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that emphasizes survival and environmental puzzle-solving in a dark, oppressive world.

  27. #27 Call of Cthulhu®
    79% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,295 reviews2018
    Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

    Why similar: Horror 28.3%, Psychological Horror 27.5%, First-Person 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Dark 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: An investigation-heavy horror game that focuses on uncovering cosmic mysteries and managing the protagonist's sanity.

  28. #28 MADiSON VR
    78% matchMostly Positive76% of 208 reviews2024
    Dev: BLOODIOUS GAMES
    Windows

    MADiSON VR now plunges you even deeper into its immersive and terrifying world. With the utilization of an instant camera in your virtual hands, bridge the gap between our world and the unknown. Snap photos, develop them by yourself to solve puzzles, explore the shadows and above all, survive.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.9%, Survival Horror 15.7%, Horror 15.2%, Dark 11.6%, Demons 9%

  29. #29 Mists of Aiden
    77% matchVery Positive91% of 1,138 reviews2020
    Dev: Steppe Hare Studio
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Mists of Aiden is a first-person story driven horror game. You play as a thief trapped in an eerie mansion. Each choice can open a new mystery of the house and lead to a unique walkthrough and ending. Uncover final secret of the house. Uncover your own secrets.

    Why similar: Horror 28.6%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Violent 13.4%, First-Person 6.6%, Dark 6.2%

  30. #30 HELLSEED: All Chapters
    76% matchMostly Positive71% of 281 reviews2024
    Dev: Profenix Studio SRLS
    Windows

    HELLSEED is a first-person horror adventure that combines puzzles, action, and a chilling narrative. In a dark world full of supernatural threats, you’ll need to solve complex puzzles and manage your sanity. This isn’t just a fight for survival—it's a journey into the depths of terror.

    Why similar: Horror 16.5%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Survival Horror 14.1%, Stealth 7.6%, Puzzle 7.1%

  31. #31 Layers of Fear
    76% 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 26.2%, Horror 22.9%, Dark 13.9%, First-Person 10.3%, Atmospheric 6.6%

  32. #32 Doorways: Prelude
    79% matchMixed62% of 634 reviews2013
    Dev: Saibot Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Doorways is an immersive horror adventure, featuring a complex story and deep atmosphere.

    Why similar: Horror 31.7%, Survival Horror 14.3%, Dark 8.8%, Psychological Horror 7.8%, First-Person 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: An early indie horror title that focuses on exploration and environmental puzzles to build a sense of unease.

  33. #33 The Story of Henry Bishop
    77% matchVery Positive83% of 545 reviews2019
    Dev: Blazes Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    The story of Henry Bishop is a first-person psychological thriller, where the player will have to fight, guess riddles, immerse into a mystical plot and an incredible story.

    Why similar: Horror 20.4%, Survival Horror 13.9%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Violent 11.6%, Dark 7.4%

  34. #34 Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul
    78% matchMostly Positive70% of 786 reviews2017
    Dev: VRWERX
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    AVAILABLE TO PLAY IN NON-VR (KEYBOARD/MOUSE AND CONTROLLER) VR HEADSET NO LONGER REQUIRED.“PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE LOST SOUL” immerses you in a terrifying realistic environment with haunting atmosphere, and the need to survive.

    Why similar: Horror 46.6%, Survival Horror 18.1%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Gore 9.7%, Adventure 5.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It uses a camera-like mechanic to reveal supernatural threats, directly mirroring the investigative loop of MADiSON.

  35. #35 The Guest
    75% matchMostly Positive76% of 201 reviews2023
    Dev: 99 Grados Games
    Windows

    The Guest is a first-person psychological horror game that focuses on creating fear and tension for the player.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.2%, Horror 20.8%, Dark 15.3%, Survival Horror 14.6%, First-Person 8.9%

  36. #36 Circus of Pain
    74% matchMostly Positive79% of 68 reviews2025
    Dev: ZV GAMES
    Windows

    Immerse yourself in the terrifying world of Circus of Pain, where you become the main participant in a deadly circus show. Solve dangerous puzzles to survive.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.7%, Horror 22.2%, Dark 16.2%, Gore 10.1%, Violent 9.4%

  37. #37 Blasfemia
    72% 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: Horror 22.3%, Survival Horror 21.9%, Dark 17.2%, Psychological Horror 8.8%, Puzzle 7%

  38. #38 Abandoned Souls
    74% matchMostly Positive73% of 379 reviews2023
    Dev: JustTomcuk
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Abandoned Souls is a horror game, shown through a GoPro lens. You play as a vlogger who specializes in urban exploration.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 22%, Horror 20.2%, Survival Horror 18.3%, Dark 12.6%, First-Person 8.2%

  39. #39 Backrooms Doors
    75% matchMixed68% of 84 reviews2023
    Dev: Performance Artist
    Windows

    Backrooms Doors - This is an atmospheric first-person horror game. Explore spaces that can't exist in the real world and find your way out before the entities find you.

    Why similar: Horror 17.9%, Survival Horror 17.8%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Dark 13%, First-Person 8.1%

  40. #40 Apartament 1406: Horror
    73% matchMostly Positive76% of 698 reviews2023
    Dev: Airem
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Apartment 1406 is an intense horror game, that challenges you to constantly survive in a hostile environment. Collect items to survive against limited ammo and creatures that lurk in the dark. Solve the puzzles and survive in this dark game.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.6%, Horror 17.2%, Survival Horror 16.2%, Dark 13.3%, Violent 9.7%

  41. #41 The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 799 reviews2025
    Dev: Steelkrill Studio
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    The Backrooms: 1998 is a first-person found footage psychological horror survival game where it tells the story of a young teen after accidentally falling into the depths of The Backrooms in 1998. Roam freely, mark, explore and try unravel the story - however you are not alone. Don't scream.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.1%, Survival Horror 21.1%, Survival 12.3%, Dark 12%, Gore 11.3%

  42. #42 Supernormal
    72% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,081 reviews2024
    Dev: Hitori de Productions
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Inspired by Allison Road. SUPERNORMAL is a psychological horror game set in a seemingly ordinary apartment harboring dark secrets. Play as Detective Wyatt, tasked with unravelling the disappearance of Masato Sakamoto's daughter. Search for clues and unravel the sinister truth.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 20%, Horror 18.9%, Survival Horror 18.8%, Dark 13.1%, First-Person 8.9%

  43. #43 Oxide Room 104
    73% matchMixed68% of 254 reviews2022
    Dev: WildSphere
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    A bone-chilling body-horror game with escape room gameplay. Bad decisions have brought Matthew to this terrifying motel. Now it’s up to you to decide how to escape - will you make it out alive?

    Why similar: Survival Horror 16.6%, Horror 16.5%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Gore 9.6%, Survival 9.1%

  44. #44 DOCTOR VISCERA
    69% matchVery Positive100% of 67 reviews2025
    Dev: Liminal RoadPub: Nuntius Games
    Windows

    Trapped in an abandoned asylum with the sinister Doctor Viscera, who will stop at nothing to keep you there as his test subject for cruel experiments. Explore the old GrimmHaus Asylum in this PSX-style survival horror game.

    Why similar: Survival Horror 22.5%, Horror 18.5%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Stealth 8.6%, Puzzle 7.6%

  45. #45 Lunacy: Saint Rhodes
    73% matchMixed59% of 172 reviews2023
    Dev: Stormling StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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: Psychological Horror 22.8%, Horror 21.2%, Demons 12.9%, First-Person 10.1%, Puzzle 9%

  46. #46 Face of Another
    69% matchVery Positive97% of 144 reviews2025
    Dev: MadBug Studio
    Windows

    Use your phone to survive the horrors, capture clues, and solve puzzles in this first-person psychological horror experience. Trapped inside a warped digital nightmare by a mysterious entity, you must navigate a world where technology distorts reality.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.5%, Horror 24.7%, Dark 18.6%, First-Person 11.2%, Puzzle 9.9%

  47. #47 Amnesia: Rebirth
    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 9,173 reviews2020
    Dev: Frictional Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.

    Why similar: Horror 17.5%, Survival Horror 12.1%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, First-Person 9.2%, Dark 8.9%

  48. #48 Echoes of Dread
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 65 reviews2024
    Dev: Reaper GSPub: Kazakov Studios
    Windows

    Echoes Of Dread is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the mansion, solve puzzles, and uncover the secrets hidden within. Prepare for unexpected encounters with terrifying entities.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.9%, Horror 19%, Survival Horror 15.2%, Survival 9%, Dark 8.3%

  49. #49 The 18th Attic - Paranormal Anomaly Hunting Game
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 174 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: Psychological Horror 23.3%, Horror 20.3%, Dark 14.6%, Survival 8.9%, Atmospheric 6.5%

  50. #50 Psych
    71% matchMostly Positive78% of 340 reviews2022
    Dev: MediaTale
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Experience the story of Alexander Green and find out what happened on the day of the accident in this First Person horror Adventure. Follow the development of Alex, solve puzzles around the event and try not to fall into madness as you search for answers.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 22%, Horror 20.5%, Survival Horror 13.3%, Dark 12.5%, Atmospheric 6.5%

  51. #51 Dead Take
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 794 reviews2025
    Dev: Surgent StudiosPub: Pocketpair Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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: Horror 22.9%, Psychological Horror 21.8%, Survival Horror 16.8%, Puzzle 8%, Dark 7.6%

  52. #52 A.I.L.A
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 1,218 reviews2025
    Dev: Pulsatrix StudiosPub: Fireshine Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    A.I.L.A is a first-person horror game set in a near-future filled with immersive technology. Play as the sole game tester for a revolutionary new fictional AI. Survive intense horror experiences that prey on your deepest fears as the lines between virtual and reality begin to blur…

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.7%, Survival Horror 22.5%, Horror 22.4%, First-Person 9.9%, Atmospheric 7.4%

  53. #53 White Room Protocol
    68% 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: Psychological Horror 24.8%, Horror 23.6%, Dark 14.7%, First-Person 7.9%, Atmospheric 7%

  54. #54 Penumbra Overture
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 4,061 reviews2009
    Dev: Frictional Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Penumbra: Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore.

    Why similar: Horror 29.6%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Survival Horror 14.1%, Dark 7.9%, First-Person 7.8%

  55. #55 In Sound Mind
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,654 reviews2021
    Dev: We Create StuffPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    In Sound Mind is an imaginative first-person psychological horror with frenetic puzzles, unique boss fights, and original music by The Living Tombstone. Journey within the inner workings of the one place you can’t seem to escape—your own mind.

    Why similar: Horror 28.7%, Psychological Horror 28.4%, Puzzle 9.6%, First-Person 8.4%, Atmospheric 7%

  56. #56 Necrophosis
    65% 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: Psychological Horror 32.6%, Horror 26.9%, First-Person 11.2%, Puzzle 10.7%, Demons 9%

  57. #57 Layers of Fear (2016)
    67% 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 66%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, First-Person 3.7%, Dark 3.3%, Atmospheric 3.3%

  58. #58 Apparition
    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 102 reviews2018
    Dev: MrCiastkuPub: No Gravity Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    First-person survival horror with ghosts and demons. Find yourself smack in the middle of a haunted forest in the dead of night. Talk to spirits through your Spirit Board. Capture evidence of the paranormal, but beware, fiercely aggressive demons are on the hunt.

    Why similar: Horror 23.1%, Survival Horror 14.2%, Gore 10.2%, Dark 10%, Demons 9.9%

  59. #59 Cursed Digicam | 呪われたデジカメ
    66% matchMostly Positive79% of 634 reviews2025
    Dev: Chilla's Art
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 1.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    You receive a cursed digital camera that captures ghosts from a strange website. The website allows you to liberate your loved ones by uploading images of their spirits using the camera. You decide to go to the nearest park where your girl was last seen.

    Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.9%, Horror 23.1%, Demons 13.6%, Dark 10.2%, Puzzle 7.9%

  60. #60 Moons of Madness
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,891 reviews2019
    Dev: Rock Pocket GamesPub: Funcom
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.

    Why similar: Horror 31.4%, Psychological Horror 20.2%, Survival 10.2%, First-Person 9.7%, Adventure 8.1%

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