Games Like Midnight Laundry

r/nosleep is a short horror game series with episodes inspired by and adapted from posts on the r/nosleep subreddit. Night Shift at Paradise Valley Pool episode is the story of a night shift pool maintenance worker and his bizarre experiences during his first day on the job.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 11.1%, 1990's 10.7%, Crime 10.1%, Realistic 9%, Psychological Horror 9%

Immerse yourself in a polished VHS style psychological horror experience, with an atmospheric first person view, branching dialogues, environmental clues, a mystery to uncover and some things that aren't quite right that will keep you questioning what's real and what's not.

Why similar: Crime 26.6%, Psychological Horror 17%, Horror 10.8%, Walking Simulator 9.1%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Atmospheric first-person horror game where you carry an old Polaroid camera. Take the right picture and a way forward emerges.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.3%, Horror 11.7%, Realistic 8.6%, 1990's 7.9%, Walking Simulator 7.9%

David Hopster, a 15-year-old high school student, has just been left home alone for the weekend while his parents head out of town. At first, everything seemed normal. He had no idea how quickly things would spiral.

Why similar: Crime 21.1%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Horror 11.6%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, 1990's 10.3%

Host the graveyard shift at a small-town radio station in 1998. Callers keep describing the same pale man—and every time someone talks about him on air, he seems to get closer.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.3%, Horror 13.9%, 1990's 11%, Supernatural 8.6%, Mystery 8.5%

Jesse Turner, a 29-year-old employee of an insurance company, moves to a neighboring state after being assigned to a local branch. As he settles into his new place, he encounters unusual events that soon turn his life into a real nightmare.

Why similar: Crime 20.8%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Horror 10.2%, Walking Simulator 10.1%, Realistic 8%

After receiving a strange message, Ahmed Raked finds himself at a remote farm with nothing but his phone to guide him. What starts as a simple job slowly twists into a dark, personal mystery—one that may be rooted deep in his past. Some jobs are more than they seem.

Why similar: Crime 27.4%, Psychological Horror 15%, Mystery 11.1%, Horror 8%, 1990's 7.5%

Ryan’s best friend, Ethan, has been missing for days. When a strange email leads Ryan to an old cabin outside town, he sets out to find him, unaware of what’s waiting there.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.3%, Crime 18.1%, Horror 12.9%, Walking Simulator 10.3%, 1990's 8.2%

Sydney Harper, a 23-year-old working at a consulting firm plans a weekend getaway to a Woodbury rental with her college friends. Little did she know what was about to unfold during their stay.

Why similar: Crime 17.8%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, 1990's 12.4%, Walking Simulator 11%, Horror 10.9%

The Last Letter is a short VHS-style horror game about a film student who receives mysterious letters containing coordinates that lead to a house deep in the forest, where the truth about his past awaits.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.7%, Horror 12.5%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Supernatural 11.1%, Realistic 7.6%

The Quiet Flat is a first-person psychological horror game set in an atmospheric Soviet apartment. Uncover the mystery of your father’s death as your familiar home slowly transforms into a nightmare

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.3%, 1990's 14.1%, Horror 12.1%, Walking Simulator 10.8%, Realistic 10%

The game is a test of courage for players who have come to a secluded shrine in the mountains to explore and try to escape from this unusual place. There are numerous horror gimmick elements to torment the player.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.9%, Crime 18.3%, Walking Simulator 15.2%, Horror 13.3%, Realistic 11.3%

A horror game about escaping from a mysterious place after a chilling encounter in the woods. Explore, stay quiet, and make tough choices as you search for a way out.

Why similar: Crime 18.3%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Horror 12.1%, Walking Simulator 10.1%, Realistic 8%

Thomas Hayes, a 63-year-old FBI Special Agent, returns home after his final day of service before retirement. He needs to prepare the documents stored at his home for transfer to the Bureau, but evidence he chose to hide away many years ago turns his evening into a real nightmare.

Why similar: Crime 21.3%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Horror 11.1%, Old School 8.7%

Can you tell the difference between truth and tale? Experience three short horror stories and gather clues as to which are true and which are just part of our imagination. Immerse yourself in the protagonist's perspective and discover eerie tales from around the world.

Why similar: Horror 15.1%, Mystery 15%, Psychological Horror 14%, Supernatural 9.4%, Realistic 8.2%

WARNING: This is not a game, this software was found on the Deep Web and contains interactive material about the phenomenon of backrooms, we have received numerous reports of fatal accidents after its use, many claim that it is cursed so we cannot guarantee your safety.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14%, Mystery 11.8%, 1990's 11.6%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Horror 10.2%

Mayfly is an eerie story-based quiet horror set aboard a narrowboat in Northern England. Upon waking alone to find your husband is missing you find yourself weaving through a shifting, unstable reality as you search your confined surroundings in this focussed narrative exploration game.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 12.3%, Walking Simulator 10.4%, 1990's 9.9%, Supernatural 9.7%, Horror 9.1%

Seven evenings in one house. A tired father, five kids, a wife who counts his pills. Take one every evening and everything is lovely — until the walls start writing back. A short PS1-style psychological horror story. Two endings. What did you do, Arthur?

Why similar: Crime 18.5%, Psychological Horror 9.3%, Old School 9.2%, 1990's 9.1%, Walking Simulator 8.5%

A strange game disc appears at your door. Every difference you spot changes your apartment while something unknown tries to find a way inside.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.9%, Supernatural 11.3%, Horror 11.2%, Mystery 9.6%, Walking Simulator 8.8%

A story-rich psychological horror inspired by real-life experiences. Follow Emily, 23, as she moves to Brooklyn for a fresh start, but finds herself drawn into a slow spiral of obsession and control. Featuring voice acting, this atmospheric and grounded experience is deeply unsettling.

Why similar: Crime 20.5%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Horror 11.3%, Mystery 8.2%

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: Crime 23.3%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, 1990's 11.1%, Walking Simulator 9.5%, Realistic 9.3%

Escaping from a car trunk, you find yourself in the garage of a mysterious house, with no memory of what happened. Step inside this first-person psychological horror experience and uncover the truth hidden inside.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.5%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Horror 12.4%, Supernatural 10.4%, Mystery 10.1%

A short story-driven horror game with a worn VHS finish. Move into the last house on Sycamore Street, unpack, meet the neighbor, and find out why the dog won't go near the attic. After dark, hide in the wardrobe, watch through the slats, and try to get a phone signal.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.6%, Horror 15.9%, 1990's 9.8%, Realistic 8.4%, Mystery 7.9%

"Stories to Tell" Is a psychological horror game series developed by a 15 year old kid were each installment is based on a dream/nightmare me the developer has had. This is a game you wouldn't want to miss...

Why similar: Crime 14%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, 1990's 11.9%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Realistic 10.7%

Trapped in the pitch blackness of your own home, you’re a helpless child, alone and pursued by a sinister entity lurking in the shadows. Solve puzzles, brave ever-shifting environments, and uncover a terrible secret. Your worst nightmares come to life. Can you survive the night?

Why similar: Crime 24.9%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Mystery 11.1%, Supernatural 10.6%, Horror 10%

Experience the liminal world of the backrooms through a VHS camera, immersing into a mysterious story and wandering the dream-like structures... Might there be something following you?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.7%, Horror 15.6%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Realistic 9.6%, Mystery 9.4%

Atmospheric and calm horror, set in an disturbing Italian condominium. A story-driven adventure into the past traumas of Cesare. No hiding or running from monsters! Follow the dreamy shadows of your childhood trough the liminal spaces of your grandma's apartment.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.8%, 1990's 12.6%, Realistic 12.2%, Walking Simulator 11%, Horror 10.7%

Jack Williams, a 26 year old hard-working man, is finally taking a day off after a long week at work. He decides to spend his day off at his quiet cottage for a weekend of relaxation. Little did he know what would happen during his stay there.

Why similar: Crime 19.9%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Horror 12.5%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, 1990's 11.6%

House of Lost Souls is a story-driven horror game about Jack, who returns to his old family home in search of answers. Explore distorted memories, uncover dark secrets, and learn the truth about the tragedy that changed his life forever.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.6%, Walking Simulator 11.5%, Horror 11.3%, Mystery 10.5%, Realistic 8.8%

Japan, September 12, 1999, at 8:00 p.m., Ms. Keiko Haraeda collapsed in her room and was found dead. Although the police have ruled that there is no case and closed the investigation, many puzzling points remain, and the family is still calling for information.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.4%, Horror 15.8%, 1990's 14.7%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Dark 9.2%

Armed with nothing but your camera, investigate the abandoned Gretlow House in this short, atmospheric horror game. Uncover a chilling mystery through a realistic found-footage lens.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.7%, Horror 11.5%, Realistic 11.3%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Supernatural 11.1%

In this horror game, you will follow the story of Andrew as he embarks on a journey to reconnect with his past, revisiting childhood memories of searching for his missing father - a passionate UFO researcher and enthusiast.

Why similar: 1990's 14.2%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Horror 11.7%, Crime 10.8%, Walking Simulator 10.7%

Derek Morgan is a 29-year-old watchman who works at a garage complex. One night, he enters an abandoned carpenter's workshop. Inside, he comes across an old wooden puppet. But soon he realizes that his curiosity has brought nothing good with it.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.8%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, 1990's 12.8%, Mystery 12.3%, Realistic 9.3%

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: Psychological Horror 15.7%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Horror 12.3%, Realistic 11.6%, Supernatural 10.3%

You've been hired by a real estate agency to photograph their listings at night, giving them a unique look online. Grab your camera, explore dark, quiet homes, and capture every required shot before the property notices you. Uncover the truth: why do these listings need to be photographed at night?

Why similar: Mystery 14%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Horror 13.4%, Retro 10.9%, Walking Simulator 9.9%

The Karaoke | ヒトカラ is a Japanese horror game about a high school girl at a Karaoke.

Why similar: Crime 19.6%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, 1990's 11.9%, Horror 9.6%, Realistic 8.2%

You work late at the office not long after the death of a colleague. Throughout the night, all sorts of phenomenon begin to terrorize you, slowly uncovering the death of a fellow colleague. Who killed Joseph Anadam and why must you go through this trial to find out?

Why similar: Crime 23.8%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Horror 11.9%, Hidden Object 8.6%

Let Me In is a psychological indie horror game with a realistic visual style and intense atmosphere. The main character finds himself in an abandoned house on one of the scariest nights of his life. Will he be able to survive? The answer remains unknown...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.6%, Horror 14.1%, Realistic 12.6%, Supernatural 9.9%, Dark 8%

2012. The Arctic research station "Persei" loses contact with the outside world. You are Ethan Miller, a technician sent to the facility to fix the issues. But something here has clearly gone out of control.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.5%, Walking Simulator 16.4%, Horror 9.8%, Realistic 8.3%, Supernatural 7.7%

"9 Hallways: The Anomaly Agent" is a first-person horror game where you explore cosmic passageways connecting all realities. Investigate eerie disturbances, report anomalies, and survive encounters with malevolent entities in a constantly shifting, otherworldly environment.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 13.9%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Horror 10.8%, Supernatural 10.1%, 1990's 8.5%

Delve into a dark tale marked by an ancient curse. Explore a forgotten cabin, uncover the truth behind Henrietta Morrigan, and confront a presence that should never have been awakened. Every secret revealed brings you closer to the darkness… and to your destiny.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.2%, Horror 13%, Walking Simulator 11%, Mystery 9.9%, Supernatural 8.8%

Ethan Reid, a 33 year old man craving a break from his demanding routine, decides to take a much needed trip with his girlfriend. What was meant to be a peaceful getaway quickly takes an unexpected turn, setting events in motion that Ethan could have never anticipated.

Why similar: Crime 24.3%, Horror 12.2%, Walking Simulator 11.8%, 1990's 10.9%, Mystery 9.2%

"The Meaning" is a first-person psychological horror game focused on tense exploration and immersive storytelling. You are Ethen Daniels, a man who is struggling with the loss of his family and is now pursuing the meaning of life once again.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.9%, 1990's 14.2%, Walking Simulator 12.8%, Horror 11.8%, Mystery 11.2%

You stop at a quiet roadside café-but when your payment is declined, you’re forced to work it off. Something about this place isn’t right… and leaving won’t be easy.

Why similar: Crime 23.2%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Horror 7.3%, Realistic 7.2%

The Profaned is an Anomaly-Hunt horror game about a person who's trying to cleanse his sins. The primary task is to investigate the endless forsaken church to find the anomalies and capture them with your camera to cleanse your sins. And if you fail to do so, start again from the beginning.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.2%, Walking Simulator 15%, Horror 12%, Realistic 10.8%, Hidden Object 7.9%

A state machinery plant is haunted by a dismemberment murder. A girl's vanishing and a fatal plunge fuel ghost rumors. Years later, cop Wang Nan uncovers the truth: fates interwoven over a decade reveal human guilt and redemption—not spectral revenge.

Why similar: Crime 21.3%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, 1990's 11.2%, Horror 8.4%

“0.0035%” is a mystery & horror game set in modern Japan. Players piece together fragmented clues and items to uncover hidden truths. No flashy action—only a shocking finale and deep, thought‑provoking exploration with multiple endings.

Why similar: Crime 22.2%, Mystery 14.8%, Horror 14.5%, Psychological Horror 14%, Realistic 8.2%

A dumb Backrooms adventure full of weird rooms, stupid situations, strange characters, and memes. Explore, get lost, and try not to question anything.

Why similar: Crime 31.1%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Mystery 11.9%, Horror 10.8%, Exploration 7.6%

Anna, an 18-year-old university freshman in a different city. Together with her friend, she rented a small apartment in the station district. They had no idea what would happen during their very first week in the new place.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.6%, Horror 15%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, 1990's 10.9%, Exploration 7.6%

A psychological home-invasion horror set in the bleak year of 1992, focusing on tension, atmosphere, and an immersive soundtrack. The story involves elements of a cult, rituals meant to reach the dead, and the haunting presence of those who should have remained in the past.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.7%, Crime 12.8%, Walking Simulator 11.4%, Realistic 11.1%, Horror 10.9%

She Was First is a story-driven psychological horror game set in a quiet 1990s home. You play as Anna, a young girl spending an ordinary evening alone: eating food, feeding the cat, cleaning up, and getting ready for bed. But as the house grows darker, small moments begin to feel wrong.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.8%, 1990's 16.2%, Horror 14.4%, Realistic 12.3%, Mystery 8.6%

Mark Thompson accepts a late-night shift in a mysterious office, but what seemed like a routine night quickly turns into a nightmare.

Why similar: Crime 17.4%, Psychological Horror 14%, Walking Simulator 12%, Horror 11.1%, Mystery 10.4%

Descend into terror in this first-person psychological horror experience as you follow your lost kitten into an ancient pirate crypt. Explore, shoot and dig for clues…literally, while unravelling a chilling mystery, all in a desperate bid to rescue your helplessly curious pet from this dark tomb.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18%, Walking Simulator 14.2%, Horror 12.6%, Mystery 11.8%, Dark 7.8%

Animas is a first-person psychological horror experience that plunges you into the dark secrets of the Blanco family. Explore a cursed house in the Venezuelan mountains, where time unravels to reveal decades of sectarian rituals and familial tragedies.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.8%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Horror 10.5%, Mystery 10.1%, Dark 7.9%

Your real smartphone is your only weapon... Sync your phone with the game and pray it doesn't ring while you're hiding in the closet.

Why similar: Crime 21.8%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Walking Simulator 11.3%, Horror 10.6%, Mystery 7.2%

Mysterious murders are happening in the area where Dave lives. In an attempt to draw attention to these horrific events, he decides to make a short film. As his project becomes known, frightening events begin to happen around him.

Why similar: Crime 21%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Horror 12.5%, Walking Simulator 10.3%, Realistic 8.2%

Escape a distorted version of your own newly rented apartment in this interactive nightmare.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.5%, Horror 13.2%, Realistic 12.9%, Supernatural 10.6%, Atmospheric 9.3%

It is a psychological horror game and walking simulator. Explore a haunted apartment. Monsters jumping towards at your screen.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.7%, Walking Simulator 18.2%, Horror 14.5%, 1990's 9.4%, Realistic 6.8%

The once #1 horror game on the Horror list of Itch is back! Join now and use a variety of repair tools to experience life as a handyman in a haunted house, uncover the terrifying past of this old house and face the terrifying demon baby head-on!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 13%, 1990's 12.5%, Mystery 10.3%, Horror 9.3%, Retro 9.2%