Games Like Mezzanine

Not My Floor is a horror game set in the grim stairwell of a Soviet-era apartment block on the outskirts of Kyiv in the early 1990s. After a long shift at the factory, all you want is to get home—but the elevator and the entire building have their own sinister plans, driven by a mysterious entity.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.8%, Visual Novel 13%, Immersive Sim 11.5%, 1990's 9.9%, Puzzle 8.6%

Self-Comb Women: Home Left Behind is a first-person walking simulator where players step into traditional Cantonese architecture and experience the unique cultural heritage of the Pearl River Delta through immersive visuals and storytelling. @Old Media Art x Pu Xiaoyue

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.9%, Immersive Sim 13.8%, Realistic 12.9%, 1990's 11.4%, Life Sim 7.6%

You are trapped in a strange resort, and every night you need to turn on the lights and check the entire room to ensure there is no danger before going to sleep. Once something goes wrong, the long night will loop endlessly.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.7%, Immersive Sim 15.6%, Simulation 12.9%, Realistic 8.1%

Corti Co is a Science Fiction, Visual novel sandbox. Follow several people involved in a conspiracy surrounding Corti Co, an AI development and research firm.

Why similar: Life Sim 17.5%, Conspiracy 15.9% ★, Point & Click 12.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.5%, Immersive Sim 10.7%

Nick Harrison, a new security guard at the Guadalupe Cemetery, believes he is taking on a peaceful night shift. However, as night falls, he soon discovers he was very wrong. Nick realizes the cemetery holds more than just the dead.

Why similar: Life Sim 18.1%, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Immersive Sim 13%, 1990's 11.8%, Realistic 8.6%

Explore the afterlife world of Yomi as a soul sales manager in the Japanese business punk first-person horror adventure "Karoshi Club".

Why similar: Capitalism 16.5%, Walking Simulator 16%, Immersive Sim 13%, 1990's 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.3%

Life Sim is a text-based life simulation where your choices shape your destiny. Manage careers, control the economy, influence politics, and make decisions that affect the world around you. An immersive experience where every choice matters.

Why similar: Conspiracy 23.3% ★, Capitalism 20.4%, Life Sim 20%, Immersive Sim 14.2%, Simulation 7.7%

DREAMSTAIRS is a long-term experimental project that focuses on an atmosphere or a moment. These concepts may not support a full game, or perhaps it is not intended to develop into a complete game.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.2%, Immersive Sim 15.5%, Life Sim 14%, Realistic 12.4%, First-Person 6.9%

Experience the wild internet of 1999: buy darknet databases, validate stolen cards, manage risk, gamble dirty money, and upgrade your hardware. Earn enough to vanish forever. A Windows 98‑style scammer sim.

Why similar: Hacking 34.6% ★, 1990's 18.6%, Capitalism 16.6%, Immersive Sim 11.6%, Life Sim 9.5%

You are trapped in an underground subway. Observe your surroundings carefully and take the correct trains to reach the 'Station 5' and exit the subway.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.3%, Immersive Sim 14.3%, Simulation 13.7%, Puzzle 9.9%, Adventure 8.6%

A psychological exploration game where you navigate confined, surreal spaces while tethered to a mobile IV pole, experiencing the constant tension between freedom and restriction.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.3%, Immersive Sim 17%, Life Sim 14%, Exploration 8.5%, Puzzle 8%

QUARTER FIVE is a linear, 15-30 minute game about Artificial Intelligence taking jobs and the eerie reality of working in a corporate office. In each stage, find the hidden anomalies before time runs out to impress your boss!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.8%, Conspiracy 19.1% ★, Capitalism 17.1%, Puzzle 9.9%, Realistic 8.8%

LOOP 13 is a psychological horror game where you work as a quality control clerk in a dystopian biotech company, inspecting anomalous products and making moral decisions. Every choice changes both your job — and your body.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.4%, Immersive Sim 11.7%, Simulation 11.6%, Conspiracy 11.6% ★

Explore and survive levels based on the popular creepypasta lore. Each level offers various escape routes but also introduces perilous obstacles. Players can immerse themselves in the seemingly boundless and unsettling levels of the backrooms, experiencing the game's eerie and intricate mazes.

Why similar: Illuminati 28.9% ★, Walking Simulator 15.3%, 1990's 12.3%, Lore-Rich 10.7%, Realistic 8.7%

You overslept at work, and when you woke up, everyone was already gone. The office is eerily empty, and strange anomalies seem to have taken over. Explore the office, gather your 29 items, and go home.

Why similar: Life Sim 22.1%, Walking Simulator 21.2%, Capitalism 10.7%, Simulation 9.8%, Puzzle 8.7%

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 18.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.5%, Immersive Sim 14.5%, 1990's 13.8%, Realistic 9.6%

Become a dishonest computer repairman, steal rams. Burn the motherboards!

Why similar: Life Sim 23.9%, Hacking 22.7% ★, Simulation 14.5%, Immersive Sim 12.7%, Realistic 8.1%

The Solitude Project is a complete rework of A Liminal Place Legacy (also known as Remastered). Find your way to the next level, do whatever you want! But remember... you will never find the exit.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.9%, Simulation 14.9%, Immersive Sim 13.5%, 1990's 11.3%, Puzzle 9.6%

Zly.ii The Hacked Station is a first-person sci-fi adventure game made for the 10th anniversary of the Black Cube series (ASA, Myha...). Visit an abandoned space station, and try to get a Black Cube while searching for your lost friend...

Why similar: Hacking 33.6% ★, Point & Click 15.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.8%, 1990's 8.7%, Puzzle 8.3%

Realistic style of firecrackers and fireworks simulator, there are a variety of fireworks types and play, you can use firecrackers and various props such as manhole covers, cow dung to interact, you can also hold a romantic fireworks show, wish you a happy game！

Why similar: Life Sim 19.3%, Walking Simulator 17.1%, 1990's 13.9%, Point & Click 11%, Visual Novel 8.8%

Immerse yourself in an atmospheric psychological horror with a haunting VHS aesthetic. As a night-shift waitress at a secluded roadside café, serve strange patrons and feel mounting dread. Each night, the nightmare becomes more real, and someone is watching from the darkness. Can you survive?

Why similar: 1990's 18.7%, Life Sim 17.6%, Walking Simulator 15%, Immersive Sim 13.9%, Simulation 7.4%

A checkpoint job at a private facility. Verify the documents. Approve or deny. One growing suspicion: what happens to the people you let through?

Why similar: Conspiracy 24.3% ★, Point & Click 20.2%, 1990's 15.5%, Simulation 11.5%, Exploration 8.9%

Trapped in an endlessly-looping underpass, you must stay alert for changes - large or small - to escape.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.6%, Immersive Sim 14.3%, Simulation 13.7%, Puzzle 9.8%, Realistic 8.9%

Years after a tragic expedition, investigator Aleksei Morozov returns to the frozen mountains to uncover the truth. But some trails should never be followed...

Why similar: Life Sim 17.6%, Walking Simulator 16.3%, Immersive Sim 12.8%, Lore-Rich 12.5%, Realistic 9%

You attempt to leave an office building late at night but find yourself trapped in two rooms that repeat endlessly. The office is haunted. Find your way out.

Why similar: Capitalism 18%, Walking Simulator 16.1%, 1990's 12.1%, Immersive Sim 10.7%, Realistic 8.8%

You've returned to your high school classroom, where time seems to stand still. You need to look around and find something unusual to get through the last 30 days of school.

Why similar: Life Sim 17%, Immersive Sim 16.8%, Walking Simulator 15.7%, Realistic 12.3%, Simulation 8.5%

In Lift/Shift, you're a research agent documenting a strange apartment where objects constantly change. Use your specialized camera to stabilize reality across multiple floors.

Why similar: Conspiracy 35.7% ★, 1990's 18.5%, Puzzle 10.3%, Realistic 9.8%, Exploration 9.4%

Kvartal of Sky is a game set in a lost quarter of a post—Soviet metropolis. Everything here is saturated with anxiety: the peeling facades are silent, the streets are forgotten by time, and the sky seems to be watching every step.

Why similar: Capitalism 32%, Walking Simulator 29.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 24.5%, Adventure 7.6%, 3D 6.9%

Furnish, Manage, and Maintain multiple stores in Laundromat Simulator! Collect and Count your hard-earned pennies and improve your stores to keep customers happy and maximize your profits. Expand your business, improve customer experience, and make your laundromat the best in town!

Why similar: Life Sim 25.4%, Capitalism 20.3%, Immersive Sim 17.5%, Simulation 13.9%, Realistic 9.6%

You’re trapped in an endless maze of alleys. Carefully observe your surroundings and complete the Bagua to escape the infinite labyrinth!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.5%, Immersive Sim 17.1%, Simulation 15.1%, Puzzle 9.3%, Realistic 9%

A "mildly infuriating" first person adventure game with humorous narration where you use 90s tech to overcome an evil AI and make it to work on time.

Why similar: 1990's 17.3%, Life Sim 16.4%, Walking Simulator 15.4%, Point & Click 11.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%

Step into the melancholic world of a Russian doomer, living in the bleak confines of a typical post-Soviet Khrushchev. Your life is a cycle of addictions, mundane work, and endless introspection, set against the backdrop of a provincial town that time forgot.

Why similar: Capitalism 17.1%, Life Sim 17%, Walking Simulator 14.9%, Immersive Sim 13.2%, 1990's 9.4%

Backrooms - 2005 is a chapter-based Backrooms exploration game.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.5%, 1990's 16.4%, Realistic 13.5%, First-Person 9.8%, Exploration 9.8%

Survive for 7 days. As the days progress, the zombies grow stronger, the map becomes more dangerous, and resources are scarce. On the final day, there's one last hope for escape.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.3%, Immersive Sim 13.9%, Simulation 9.7%, Puzzle 9.6%

An ancient order that protects a secret, kept hidden for centuries. An unexpected crime that causes you to be accused of the murder of a friend. Solve the mysteries and puzzles of a story full of esotericism to prove the truth about your innocence and hold the real murderer responsible.

Why similar: Illuminati 29.6% ★, Conspiracy 23.7% ★, Point & Click 14.7%, 1990's 13.6%, Puzzle 7.3%

This game is about a person who kept running through his life, never looking back at the past. Once during a trip, he gets into trouble. Now he's lying on the cold ground, buried beneath his bicycle. Slides of various moments fly through his head.

Why similar: Life Sim 18.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.3%, Point & Click 14.5%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Realistic 9.3%

Experience the vibrant streets of Japan in this open-world delivery game! Navigate through neon-lit cities, serene parks, charming villages, and busy construction zones. Complete various missions, from food delivery and spare parts to medical supplies and Yakuza encounters.

Why similar: Life Sim 20.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, Immersive Sim 15.7%, Walking Simulator 12%, Realistic 10.1%

The original 90's Myst style Adventure Game featuring pre rendered graphics, intricate puzzle solving and step through exploration, exactly as it was first released in 1996 but with the post launch patches added. 'Extras' include the original pitch document, pre production art and loads more.

Why similar: Illuminati 33.6% ★, Conspiracy 25.8% ★, 1990's 10.6%, Realistic 7.5%, Puzzle 6.9%

A drunk man returns home, but the familiar stairwell turns into an endless, distorted maze. Floors repeat themselves, doors disappear, and every wrong step takes you back to the beginning. Can you make it to your apartment?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23%, Immersive Sim 18.1%, Simulation 14.7%, Puzzle 10.4%, Realistic 9.6%

Embark on a an unforgettable narrative journey with NoSleep: Nightmare Chronicles, a chilling collection of interactive horror stories from the r/NoSleep subreddit. Explore immersive environments, face grotesque encounters, and fight to survive in this gripping anthology of terror.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 17.2%, Walking Simulator 16.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12%, Immersive Sim 10.6%, Realistic 9.7%

Explore haunted locations with your VHS camera—but stay silent! Any noise could be your last. (Microphone required)

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.4%, Immersive Sim 16.9%, 1990's 14.3%, Simulation 10.3%, Realistic 9.6%

A simulation game where we run a pawn shop. Take the first steps to open a thrift shop in Detroit and discover the experience of running a real thrift shop. Find, restore, and sell amazing items and build your own shop kingdom!

Why similar: Life Sim 24.4%, Capitalism 19.8%, Immersive Sim 17.5%, Simulation 14.3%, Realistic 9.4%

In this game you explore a SCP Facility, while trying to stay sane and finish objectives by completing everything the SCP's have to offer. Interact with anomalous objects; experience, avoid, destroy, and use them. Learn how the facility operates and try to to keep it running as long as you can.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.8%, 1990's 15.4%, Puzzle 11.3%, Simulation 11.3%, Adventure 10.4%

Play as Emily, drawn to a remote Mayan ruin after her brother insists it’s safe, amazing and beautiful. Explore an ancient Mayan site spanning jungle, temple, and catacombs as it becomes clear that he didn’t understand what he uncovered.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.7%, Simulation 17.2%, Lore-Rich 11.9%, Realistic 10%, Adventure 9%

A psychological horror walking simulator set in an endless flooded pool. Explore liminal corridors, notice subtle anomalies, and endure the growing tension as you search for an escape.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.4%, Simulation 14.9%, Puzzle 10.1%, Realistic 9.9%, Adventure 9.3%

Pigeon Flight Simulator offers a peaceful flying experience over the city with relaxing music. Escape stress, feel the freedom of the sky, and enjoy the tranquility!

Why similar: Life Sim 20.9%, Walking Simulator 18.2%, Immersive Sim 13.7%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Realistic 9.4%

You are trapped in a never-ending street loop. Observe your surroundings carefully and identify anomalies. Make the right choice at the end of each street and try to escape the loop.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.9%, Immersive Sim 18.6%, Realistic 11.6%, Puzzle 10.4%, Exploration 9.1%

Calm Before the Storm is a retro japanese themed cleaning simulator game

Why similar: Life Sim 21.2%, Walking Simulator 18.7%, Immersive Sim 14.9%, 1990's 12.2%, Realistic 9.3%

Ichth.ys is a visual novel with turn-based combat where your choices affect the story! You follow Fraser, a hacker who was recently expelled from university, in a tale of mystery, deception, censorship, freedom, and board game cafes!

Why similar: Hacking 22.8% ★, Illuminati 22.4% ★, Conspiracy 20.1% ★, Capitalism 15.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.7%

They lead a very monotonous life. But the destinies are in your hands now. By finishing your todo in different ways, the ending might be different.

Why similar: Conspiracy 25.3% ★, Life Sim 17.3%, Walking Simulator 16.4%, Realistic 8.9%, First-Person 7.5%

Embark on a captivating cruise ship simulation game. Sail through the challenges of running a cruise empire. Navigate stunning waters and create unforgettable experiences. Managing crew dynamics, inventory logistics, and passenger satisfaction. Become the ultimate captain of the seas!

Why similar: Life Sim 20.9%, Capitalism 18.9%, Point & Click 15.4%, Immersive Sim 14.7%, Realistic 9.4%

After her mother's unexpected death, Megan receives a call about a mysterious inheritance awaiting her in the town of Pineville. With her work friend, Lenny, she embarks on a journey that should be simple, but quickly turns into a web of danger and deception.

Why similar: Life Sim 20.8%, Walking Simulator 19.3%, Immersive Sim 14.7%, Realistic 8.9%, Simulation 8.3%

A modern-day narrative mystery where you explore a seemingly ordinary laptop to uncover hidden layers of conspiracy, surveillance, and stolen data, blending investigative gameplay with branching choices and a grounded tech-thriller tone.

Why similar: Conspiracy 23% ★, Hacking 21.8% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%, Illuminati 12.2% ★, Point & Click 8.2%

As a legendary detective, the disappearance of a former mentor provokes a return to your humble beginnings. Every clue reveals the dark secrets that haunt the town. What should have been a quick investigation gradually became a struggle for your life and freedom. Who or what is responsible?

Why similar: Conspiracy 22.4% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.8%, Point & Click 15.6%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Realistic 10.1%

Nightwatch Protocol is a tense CCTV horror game where you must survive until 7:00 AM. An intruder is inside your home, and your only defense is the security system. Watch camera feeds, track movement, and react fast. One mistake could cost you everything. Stay alert and make it through the night.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.2%, Immersive Sim 18.2%, Simulation 17%, Puzzle 10%, Realistic 9.1%

Happy Lane 403 is a first-person psychological horror game set in the nineties in China. Players will play as a child to explore strange things that happen at home and gradually uncover the truth behind the weird events.

Why similar: 1990's 22.4%, Walking Simulator 20.1%, Immersive Sim 14.2%, Realistic 13.9%, Puzzle 10.6%

Build, manage, and grow your own grocery store empire! Step into this exciting retail simulation adventure and experience the challenges and rewards of running your very own store.

Why similar: Life Sim 29.2%, Walking Simulator 24%, Immersive Sim 18.3%, Simulation 17%, First-Person 6.7%

A thrilling puzzle adventure, inspired by hidden object escape room games. Picking up from the radio tower. You discover a remote signal being transmitted from somewhere on the island. Your objective to investigate, along with your continuing mission to discover the missing army personnel.

Why similar: Conspiracy 20.2% ★, Point & Click 14.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.4%, 1990's 12.2%, Realistic 8.6%

High-class virtual museum where every piece of art is given the space and respect it deserves.

Why similar: Life Sim 28.3%, Point & Click 19.4%, Immersive Sim 17.3%, Realistic 9.7%, Exploration 8.7%

Many have vanished without a trace, swallowed by the endless halls of the Backrooms. Now it’s your turn to step inside. Wander through unsettling liminal spaces, guided only by the constant hum of fluorescent lights. Are you the next to disappear?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.2%, Immersive Sim 16.1%, Simulation 12.6%, 1990's 10%, Realistic 8.6%